The test of the Lou Gao Quan Yi's Gear Bicycle, was designed as early as a year ago.
Due to the absence of competitors until now, he had not released it.
However, now a competitor has emerged, one that threatens their leading position.
Therefore, Quan Yi directly chose to take action to suppress them.
However, Quan Yi did not go too far, but rather, appropriately increased the technical difficulty to test the opponent's level.
However, his gentle probing was a heavy burden for the other side.
"According to the report received today, Lou Gao and the others directly lowered the price by five thousand Gold Soul Coins to barely sell today's quantity."
Quan Yi flicked the report in his hand, explaining the situation to Blacksmith Yuan.
Blacksmith Yuan said, "It's truly terrifying. Master Lou's products are clearly of very good quality, but the price has been directly cut in half."
Quan Yi said, "People who can afford high-end bicycles care about nothing more than two things: quality and reputation.
Lou Gao's products are inferior imitations of ours, not only is the quality slightly worse than ours, but also, in people's minds, there is a sense of inferiority.
Before, they could still attract customers with similar quality.
But now, we are selling new products with stronger functions for 10,000 Gold Soul Coins, so of course they cannot maintain their current price."
Business is cruel. Quan Yi's method of selling at the original price will cause losses for them, but the losses for the other side will be even greater.
Quan Yi was not only not troubled by such competition, but was even more delighted.
Because the current situation is exactly what Quan Yi was expecting.
He desperately needs advanced blacksmiths like Lou Gao.
The various researches, experiences, and wisdom they carry are indispensable to Quan Yi. They can not only greatly increase the foundation, but also accelerate the research on ironware.
Now that they have willingly walked into the trap, Quan Yi will of course accept them all.
However, before subduing them, Quan Yi still has to test them well. He doesn't just look at skills, but also at character and integrity.
Most importantly, they must join the Quan Family and obey the Quan Family's orders.
To this end, Quan Yi launched the first round of testing against Lou Gao.
After the Gear Bicycle went on sale, the popularity of Quan Yi's Bicycle shop soared again.
Including customers who had previously purchased the original version, they also came specifically to buy the new product.
The top speed of the Gear Bicycle is twice as fast as the original, and it can also adapt to complex terrain by changing gears.
The powerful features attracted everyone's attention.
Conversely, Lou Gao's bicycle shop was also equally prosperous.
However, the level of customers has been greatly reduced. The middle and lower Nobles who could not afford huge amounts of money can now buy very good quality bicycles at low prices.
If it weren't for being in Saus City, Lou Gao could actually sell at a higher price elsewhere.
However, Lou Gao did not choose to retreat, but continued to stay in Saus City.
A week passed, and Lou Gao finally launched a counterattack.
Lou Gao's shop.
Today, they actually launched a brand new Gear Bicycle.
Although, this is just a simple Gear Bicycle with low, medium and high three gears.
However, being able to replicate it to this extent in just one week, the strength of the Divine Blacksmith should not be underestimated.
In the Forging Room, after hearing the information that the Lou Gao Brand Gear Bicycle priced at 6,000 Gold Soul Coins had been sold, Lou Gao's body collapsed directly on the wooden chair, and he breathed a long sigh of relief.
Lou Gao's fair and plump body had directly lost a circle in just one week, and his eyes were also covered with bloodshot.
In his pupils, there was not a trace of joy, only suspicion and loneliness.
Lou Gao was so weak because, for this week, he had been working day and night on research and personally forging.
Although, it was just a simple addition of a few gears, the complexity was far beyond imagination.
Besides Lou Gao himself and a few of his disciples, other blacksmiths couldn't complete such a precise project.
After personally forging it, Lou Gao had a deeper understanding of the difficulty involved, which made him realize the enormous gap between them.
Including research, it took him a week to barely imitate a crude copy.
At that moment, he began to seriously doubt his own forging skills.
He collapsed into his chair and muttered, "There are people beyond people, and heavens beyond heavens. I never expected that there would be such a skilled blacksmith on Douluo Continent."
Seeing Lou Gao somewhat dejected, Si Long hurriedly comforted him, "Master, we're just a step behind others. As long as we continue to research, it won't be long before we can create a bicycle even better than the one opposite us."
At this moment, Lou Gao seemed to have thought of something. Suddenly, he burst out laughing and said, "Si Long, I'm not feeling dejected, but happy! I never thought that I could see the hope of blacksmiths rising at this age.
I'm too busy laughing, why would I be sad?"
Si Long looked at Lou Gao's unusual emotional fluctuations and couldn't help but worry about Lou Gao's mental state.
After all, Lou Gao was old and his energy was not as good as before. Si Long was worried that Lou Gao would react too strongly after being frustrated.
However, Si Long underestimated Lou Gao. Lou Gao's love for forging was unmatched. A setback not only did not make him sink, but instead, his enthusiasm became even higher.
At this moment, a youthful voice came from the Forging Room.
"Hahaha, as expected of Divine Blacksmith Lou Gao, his heart is like a piece of steel that has been tempered a thousand times."
"Who is it!"
Lou Gao quickly got up and looked around vigilantly.
Si Long also reacted quickly, quickly stood beside Lou Gao, and guarded Lou Gao's safety.
The speaker's age didn't sound very old, but to be able to clearly transmit his voice into his ears amidst the noisy sound of forging iron, this skill was not something ordinary people could do.
At this moment, a tall figure suddenly appeared at the door of the Forging Room.
Lou Gao's pupils shrank, but a huge wave was set off in his heart, and he thought to himself, "I clearly confirmed the door just now, when did this guy appear at the door?"
"Haha, didn't Master Lou come to this city to find me? Why, aren't you welcoming me when I come to your door myself?"
The speaker was Quan Yi.
Lou Gao's expression changed drastically upon hearing this, and his heart became extremely uneasy.
You must know that although he was the president of the Blacksmith Association, he was powerless to resist when facing a truly powerful Soul Master family.
"Is Your Excellency from the Quan Family?" Lou Gao asked cautiously.
Quan Yi smiled faintly and said, "Indeed."
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I am Lou Gao, the president of the Blacksmith Association. May I know, what is the purpose of Your Excellency's visit?" Lou Gao took a step forward and asked with cupped hands.
Quan Yi said, "Since Master Lou asked, then I will get straight to the point.
I am here this time to invite Master Lou to join our Quan Family."
Quan Yi's words were like a thunderbolt from the blue, causing the noisy Forging Room to fall into silence.
Only the crisp sound of the fire burning in the stove was particularly clear.
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