The merchants in Hongmeng City do indeed wish for the city to thrive. A strong city will attract more cultivators, allowing them to profit handsomely.
However, expecting these merchants to feel a strong sense of belonging to Hongmeng City is unrealistic. It's unlikely they would collaborate with Jing Yan to build Hongmeng City. In fact, even if Hongmeng City were destroyed, as long as their interests are preserved, they wouldn't care.
So, when the tax policy was announced, the merchants were displeased.
Nie Quan is the Store Manager of Jade Flame Treasure Light, one of the largest shops in Hongmeng City, mainly selling magic treasures, as well as materials that cultivators can directly use, such as edible Divine Grass, Immortal Herbs, and other items with special properties.
