Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 268: Naturally

The Wanbao Tower is a three-story building with simple yet elegant interior furnishings, exuding an ancient charm.

The shopkeeper, Jin Dabao, is a late-stage Foundation Building cultivator. He fits the general image people have of a businessman, with a round face adorned with a friendly smile, a stylish mustache, and a plump figure.

With his presence, there is an air of prosperity.

The Wanbao Tower operates in the same way as the Yunsuilou, targeting the high-end market.

Even the lowest-ranked items here are Rank Two treasures, with a focus on Rank Three spiritual objects, pills, Law Weapons, and talismans, and even some Rank Four treasures.

Gao Xian is very interested in the Wanbao Tower and asks many questions. Jin Dabao is able to explain everything clearly and appears very sincere and generous.

Occasionally, Lu Jingxu interjects a few words, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Jin Dabao has long heard of the rising star, Azure Cloud Sect. Seeing him in person today, Jin Dabao believes that Gao Xian's reputation is well-deserved, as his manner of speaking and demeanor are extraordinary.

In this generation of Azure Cloud Sect, Yun Qingxuan and Yun Qiushui are the leaders. However, both of them are too arrogant and unknowingly offend people.

Gao Xian, on the other hand, is also outstanding but lacks that arrogance. After interacting with him, people find him very pleasant and capable.

Lu Jingxu sees that the two of them are getting along well and finds an excuse to leave.

After Lu Jingxu leaves, Gao Xian gets to the point, "Shopkeeper Jin, have you read 'The Legend of the White Snake'?"

Jin Dabao chuckles, "I have read that masterpiece. It's wonderful, truly wonderful."

As he speaks, he raises his plump thumb, showing admiration on his chubby face.

"What do you think about selling 'The Legend of the White Snake' to the outside world?" Gao Xian asks.

Jin Dabao's smile fades. It's fine to say a few flattering words, but when it comes to business, he can't speak recklessly.

After pondering for a moment, he says, "Fellow Daoist's books are all excellent, but these kinds of books are very easy to duplicate, and their intrinsic value is low. We don't have a library in the Wanbao Tower..."

Jin Dabao looks troubled. He hasn't made a definitive statement, but he believes Gao Xian can understand his meaning.

Gao Xian smiles. He had already anticipated Jin Dabao's refusal before coming here and was prepared for it.

"Shopkeeper Jin, have you ever wanted to know the rest of the story in 'The Legend of the White Snake'?"

"Yes, it's very enticing." Jin Dabao speaks honestly. He couldn't stop reading 'The Legend of the White Snake' and is eagerly anticipating the rest of the story.

Gao Xian says, "A continuous and interesting story creates a kind of stickiness that attracts a large number of loyal readers. When we have the rights to publish the continuous story, we can charge reasonable fees through various distribution channels..."

As a salesperson, Gao Xian may not have achieved great results, but he has learned various sales theories.

He talks about using content as the core to open up channels, establish a brand, and cultivate user stickiness, among other things.

Jin Dabao, as the shopkeeper of the Wanbao Tower, has seen a lot. However, in this closed-off world, the business model is simple and straightforward.

Although Jin Dabao has his own understanding of the market and users, it is not as clear and concise as Gao Xian's.

It is precisely because Jin Dabao has his own understanding that he can understand Gao Xian's persuasion.

With some vague understanding, Gao Xian's words suddenly become clear and enlightening.

Jin Dabao listens with fascination, deeply admiring Gao Xian's wisdom and insight.

Gao Xian is not entirely deceiving him. He has turned 'The Legend of the White Snake' into a serialized novel to enhance reader stickiness.

It is easy to duplicate a novel, but the cost of duplicating a serialized novel is much higher.

As long as Jin Dabao has control over the serialized novel's content, he can establish stable distribution channels for external sales.

A small number of novels may not sell for much, but if they sell ten thousand copies in each of the thirty-six counties of Wanfeng County, it would be a considerable sum.

As Jin Dabao said, the cost of duplicating novels is very low. They can easily control one or two bookstores and sell a large quantity through the advantage of being the first to release.

Gao Xian has racked his brains to sell books and has designed this sales plan based on the information he knows.

The key is that the cost of trial and error is very low, but the subsequent benefits are significant.

Jin Dabao is persuaded, but he still hesitates, "It doesn't sound good for the Wanbao Tower to sell novels..."

Gao Xian smiles, "Brother Jin, it is indeed inconvenient for the Wanbao Tower to engage in this kind of small business, but you, as an individual, can do it."

Jin Dabao falls silent. He needs to rely on the Wanbao Tower's branches spread throughout various places to carry out this endeavor. With Gao Xian's words, he suddenly sees the light.

Indeed, he doesn't necessarily have to do this under the name of the Wanbao Tower.

He also has some friends, and selling a few books privately is not a big deal.

As the person in charge of the Wanbao Tower in Qingyun County, he knows the leaders of each county in Wanfeng County.

Selling books in each county of Wanfeng County alone could bring in several thousand spirit stones per month, which is quite lucrative.

Gao Xian took out two books and placed them in front of Jin Dabao. He smiled and said, "Jin Ge, I'm not in it for the money, I just want some reputation. These are the two sequels to 'The Legend of the White Snake.' I hope Jin Ge can help me give them a try."

Jin Dabao was even more moved. Looking at Gao Xian, who clearly had a business opportunity, he still presented himself in such a humble manner, as if he was begging for his help.

"Alright, I'll give it a try."

Jin Dabao said, "But let's make it clear in advance, it's hard to say how much we can earn. Don't blame me later, Gao Xian."

"It's all thanks to Jin Ge's help."

Gao Xian only wanted to sell the books, he didn't care too much about how much money he could make.

So the main reason for asking for money was to prevent the other party from suspecting his motives. Only when he asked for money would the other party believe him.

After negotiating the cooperation, both sides were very happy and felt a closer connection.

Jin Dabao enthusiastically brought out the picture albums for Gao Xian to review.

Gao Xian was also curious about what treasures the Wanbao Tower had. What kind of things did this high-end business have?

The picture albums were neatly categorized into Law Weapons, Talismans, Sword Artifacts, Elixirs, Spiritual Objects, and Secret Techniques.

Flipping through the Sword Artifacts album casually, the lowest rank was Rank Three, with hundreds of flying swords and sword artifacts.

However, the prices were very high. A normal Rank Three flying sword would cost three to four hundred thousand low-grade spirit stones.

The price of a fully restricted Law Treasure flying sword skyrocketed five to six times. A Spiritual Weapon flying sword increased in price by seven to eight times.

Gao Xian, who considered himself wealthy, couldn't help but be amazed when he saw the Rank Three Spiritual Weapon flying swords.

In comparison, the prices of Rank Three Spirit Swords were even more expensive.

Looking at various treasures, they were divided into categories such as defense and attack. The thick albums contained thousands of items.

Talismans and elixirs were relatively cheaper, after all, they were consumables and wouldn't sell if they were too expensive.

Gao Xian saw Rank Three Talismans and Spiritual Talismans for the first time, with prices ranging from tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands.

These talismans and spiritual talismans were easier to activate than Law Weapons, and their power was stronger, making them suitable for low-level cultivators.

For example, a Gold Core cultivator could use Rank Four Talismans and Spiritual Talismans. However, the prices of Rank Four Talismans and Spiritual Talismans were extremely exaggerated, and even a Gold Core cultivator would hardly be able to afford them.

Gao Xian casually flipped through the albums for a while and suddenly saw a Dragon Elephant Palace Master's relic, priced at ten thousand high-grade spirit stones.

According to the customs of Buddhism, only Nascent Soul realm experts were qualified to be called Masters.

In other words, this was a relic left behind by a Nascent Soul realm True Immortal.

Gao Xian was greatly tempted, but the price was also terrifyingly high.

Ten thousand high-grade spirit stones would be equivalent to one billion low-grade spirit stones.

Not to mention that he couldn't afford it, even the vast Azure Cloud Sect probably had very few people who could afford it.

Having ten thousand high-grade spirit stones and using them to buy a relic were two different things.

"Jin Ge, what is the use of this relic? Why is it so expensive?" Gao Xian asked casually.

Jin Dabao didn't think too much about it either. Such a rare item, and so expensive, anyone would be curious.

He said, "This item has a long history. A few hundred years ago, the Green Leaf True Immortal traveled across the Nine Continents and happened to encounter the Purple Abyss Monk from the Dragon Elephant Palace who was bullying others in Haizhou. The Green Leaf True Immortal couldn't stand by and killed the Purple Abyss Monk with his sword. The relic left behind by the Purple Abyss Monk is now being consigned at Wanbao Tower."

"The relic is expensive, and ordinary cultivators can't afford it. The cultivators who can afford it don't dare to offend the Dragon Elephant Palace..."

Gao Xian couldn't help but yearn for it. Traveling across the Nine Continents with a sword, resolving all injustices. Only when a cultivator reached this level could they truly be carefree.

He wondered when he would be able to reach such a cultivation level.

He immediately thought of the main matter and asked again, "So what is the use of this thing?"

Jin Dabao smirked, "That's hard to say. It is said that the relic contains the residual Spiritual Ascension consciousness of a high monk's lifetime, and it may also contain some Divine Abilities. If you're lucky, you might even obtain a complete secret technique inheritance from the relic. The specific situation varies from person to person."

"The relic of a high monk cannot be found elsewhere. Its rarity alone makes it valuable."

Jin Dabao kindly added, "Whether it's cheap or expensive, it's not something we should be concerned about. Let's just enjoy the spectacle and not worry about it."

Gao Xian nodded. Even if he had ten thousand high-grade spirit stones, he wouldn't be willing to buy such a thing.

After leaving Wanbao Tower, Gao Xian didn't return to the sect, but went home again.

He called Zhou Ye and asked the old man to inquire about the Nine Leaf Lingzhi, to see if he could buy it with money.

Zhou Ye had been in Azure Cloud City for three to four years and was good at dealing with people. He must have known many miscellaneous friends.

The southern district was so chaotic, there was definitely no way to hide information. Gao Xian asked Zhou Ye to gather information and see what the situation was.

Today, I took a stroll around Wanbao Tower and Gao Xian was amazed. Especially the relics left by Master Ziyuan, the exaggerated price left a deep impression on him.

Regarding what Wei Cheng said about the Vajra Relic, he felt a strong desire to obtain it.

The Vajra Staff's cultivation has reached the level of a grandmaster and cannot be further improved.

According to what he heard, the Vajra Staff is a unique skill of the Dragon Elephant Palace. It is not surprising to cultivate it to the Nascent Soul stage. It is impossible to be unable to improve at the Foundation Building stage.

This Vajra Relic might be able to help him break through the bottleneck of the Vajra Staff. Even if there is only a possibility, he must try it before he can be satisfied.

Gao Xian doesn't necessarily have to snatch it by force, he can buy it with money, that's not a problem.

With the character of the cultivators in the southern district, it is impossible for them to peacefully conduct business. Once they make a move, he can punish the evil and promote the good, acting righteously!

He can save money, get the item, and kill the bad guys, perfect.

Taking advantage of the remaining time, Gao Xian returned to his quiet room and took out the Qingfeng Sword. He was ready to take action, it's also good to sharpen the sword temporarily.

Qingfeng Zhenjun has been dead for two thousand years, but this sword is preserved very well, and it is impossible to tell that it has been passed down for a thousand years.

Drawing the sword from its sheath, Gao Xian could sense the scent of Li Ye on the blade.

It's not strange that there is no scent of Li Ye on the Qingfeng Sword. Even if Li Ye left behind Sword Intent, it cannot compare to Qingfeng Zhenjun.

He gently shook the sword, and the blade emitted a faint vibration, and the sword qi radiated outward with the conversion of mana.

Gao Xian had a sense of enlightenment. The Qingfeng Sword is only Rank Three, it should be the sword Qingfeng Zhenjun used in his early years.

Only by using his Sword Intent to control the Qingfeng Sword, and obtaining a deeper resonance, can he stimulate the Sword Intent of Qingfeng Zhenjun.

Gently brushing the willows, light as a breeze... Gao Xian displayed every move of the Qingfeng Sword one by one.

With the guidance of Li Feihuang's "Qingfeng Sword Manual," he has reached the level of a grandmaster in the Qingfeng Sword technique. Combining the two, he has completely mastered the essence of the Qingfeng Sword Manual.

In terms of proficiency in the Qingfeng Sword Manual, Gao Xian is not inferior to Li Ye, and in some aspects, he is even better.

At this moment, Gao Xian displayed every move of the Qingfeng Sword Manual, and when he performed the "Spring Breeze and Rain" move, the room was filled with the brilliance of the sword.

The Sword Intent of "Spring Breeze and Rain" that Gao Xian comprehended even surpassed the original Sword Intent of the Qingfeng Sword Manual.

When this move's Sword Intent was displayed, Li Ye's Sword Intent on the Qingfeng Sword was gradually dissolved, and the purest Sword Intent emerged from the depths of the blade.

In an instant, Gao Xian Sword Intent and this pure Sword Intent collided, like two invisible sword blades clashing, creating sparks of electric light.

In this state of extreme mystery, Gao Xian felt as if some invisible barrier had been opened. He suddenly had a completely new understanding of the various Sword Intents in the Qingfeng Sword Scripture, and various subtle changes in the sword scripture naturally unfolded in his sea of consciousness.

The Qingfeng Sword in Gao Xian's hand shone with divine light, gentle as water, and the sword light lingered for a long time before slowly dissipating.

Gao Xian opened his eyes, and a fleeting sharp and agile sword light flashed deep within his eyes.

Through resonance with the Qingfeng Sword, he completely comprehended the true meaning of the various Sword Intents in the Qingfeng Sword Scripture, breaking through the bottleneck of his sword technique.

He took out the Wind Moon Treasure Mirror, and sure enough, the Fengyun Sword Scripture had reached the realm of mastery.

At this point, he had fully comprehended the Wind Gate Sword Intent, one of the six Sword Intents in the Fengyun Sword Scripture.

The Fengyun Sword Scripture used the wind to drive the changes in the other five gates, with the Cloud Gate Sword Intent as the foundation and the Wind Gate Sword Intent as the essence of the sword scripture.

Mastering the Wind Gate Sword Intent allowed Gao Xian to break through the bottleneck and elevate the Fengyun Sword Scripture to the realm of mastery.

This made his Sword Intent even more exquisite, allowing him to truly unleash the power of his sword technique.

His mana, divine consciousness, and physical body had not improved in any way, but his combat power had truly gained a tremendous boost.

Not to mention others, just compared to himself, Gao Xian was confident that he could kill his yesterday's self within ten moves. Well, not counting any clones or anything, only in terms of sword technique.

This is the brilliance of the sword scripture, the power of the sword path.

Gao Xian put away the Qingfeng Sword, drew out the Azure Lotus Sword, and under the urging of his Sword Intent, the Azure Lotus Sword silently transformed into a sharp green rainbow light.

The Azure Lotus Flying Rainbow Sword was still lacking in some aspects, but if it were stronger, Gao Xian had the confidence to instantly penetrate all the defenses of a Gold Core cultivator like Li Ye.

This was not arrogance, but the confidence that naturally arose after a great improvement in sword technique.

Gao Xian glanced at the Six Harmonies Armlet. He had been in seclusion in the quiet room for twenty-four hours, a full two days.

When Zhou Ye saw Gao Xian appear, the old man hurriedly approached. He had been inquiring about the Nine Leaf Lingzhi for the past two days and had obtained some scattered information.

As for who exactly had the Nine Leaf Lingzhi, he hadn't figured it out.

Gao Xian was not surprised by this. The southern district was already very deep, and Zhou Ye, an outsider, was fortunate to have obtained some information.

He said to the old man, "Go and invite Wei Cheng and his wife from next door."

Zhou Ye didn't know what Gao Xian meant, and he didn't dare to ask too much, so he hurriedly left.

In no time, Zhou Ye returned with Wei Cheng and his wife.

Gao Xian sent Zhou Ye away and smiled at Wei Cheng and his wife, "Fellow Daoists, I am interested in the Nine Leaf Lingzhi and the Diamond Relic. I would like to ask for your help in contacting them..."

Wei Shuangshuang was slightly startled. Did Gao Xian want to buy something? This was different from what they had in mind.

However, Wei Cheng immediately understood and bowed, saying, "I am willing to assist Fellow Daoist."

Gao Xian nodded. Wei Shuangshuang seemed clever, but Wei Cheng was truly intelligent.

"Then I will trouble you, Fellow Daoist."

Wei Cheng said seriously, "It's just a small matter, not troublesome at all. We will go and make the arrangements."

After leaving the Gao family's gate, Wei Shuangshuang looked at Wei Cheng with some confusion, "What does he mean?"

Wei Cheng shook his head and said, "We only need to help with the contact, we don't need to interfere with anything else. Fellow Daoist Gao has his own plans."

They had been doing business in the southern district for many years and had connections in various aspects. Although they had been ambushed by the Five Poison Gang once, these connections were not something the other party could eliminate in a short period of time.

Wei Cheng worked efficiently. By dusk, he had already made the arrangements for Gao Xian to meet at the Prosperous Wine Shop in Yonghe Lane in the southern district.

Of course, he couldn't use Gao Xian's real name, so he used a commonly used fake identity.

Gao Xian was satisfied with Wei Cheng's efficiency. He changed into a Qingyuan Ruyi robe and transformed into a middle-aged man in a gray robe, following the map drawn by Wei Cheng to Yonghe Lane.

Yonghe Lane was located next to the southern city wall and was the largest and most chaotic lane in the southern district.

After entering the southern district, the streets became noticeably more disorderly. Pedestrians passing by had a cautious and vigilant look, and their clothing was noticeably more worn-out.

Gao Xian felt as if he had returned to Feima Market, except that it was livelier here and the cultivators' levels were obviously higher. Along the way, Gao Xian had already seen several Foundation Building cultivators.

Yonghe Lane was even more chaotic, with traces of spells everywhere. The mottled bluestone pavement was covered in large patches of dark bloodstains. Several drunks were lying on the side of the street, sleeping soundly. Their faces and bodies were covered in dirt and filth, making it impossible to recognize them.

Groups of cultivators gathered together, their eyes filled with hostility as they observed the pedestrians on the street. It was as if a pack of hunting wolves were selecting their targets.

Gao Xian had never encountered this situation in Feima Market. It seemed that this place had become an unruly wilderness.

The distance between Yonghe Lane and Anshan Lane was only a little over ten miles, but the difference was so huge that it was beyond Gao Xian's expectations.

The real people of Azure Cloud Sect should have no trouble governing this place. The behavior of Yonghe Lane should be intentionally indulged.

Gao Xian had to release the aura of a Foundation Building cultivator in order to avoid trouble. Although those cultivators were fierce, they were not fools, and no one dared to provoke a Foundation Building cultivator recklessly.

After walking for a while, Gao Xian finally found Xinglong Wine Shop in a deep alley. By now, it was completely dark.

The wine shop was not big, with a red lantern hanging in front. Inside the shop, there were five or six tables, and two of them were occupied by customers.

The smell of alcohol inside the wine shop was strong and pungent. The rough wooden tables were stained with wine and oil. Most of the customers were dressed in crude clothes, with swords hanging from their bodies. A rough-looking man sat there, swearing and behaving rudely.

When Gao Xian entered, everyone's gaze fell on him.

Facing the gaze of the crowd, Gao Xian calmly said, "I'm here to find Han Wu. Who is he?"

A man in a black robe snorted, "That's me. What do you want?"

"I'm here to buy something. We agreed on it beforehand," Gao Xian said, his gaze falling on the man in the black robe.

This person had messy hair and a thick beard, but his gaze was gloomy. There were three strands of spiritual light shining quietly in his body, indicating that he was a cultivator in the later stage of Foundation Building.

Gao Xian used the Flower Discerning Mirror to survey the surroundings. There were two Foundation Building cultivators hiding in the kitchen behind the main hall, and another one next door.

In such a small place, there were actually four Foundation Building cultivators. It was unclear what kind of Law Weapon they used to conceal their aura, but their spiritual power was well hidden.

Unfortunately, no matter how well they hid, they couldn't escape the Flower Discerning Mirror.

Gao Xian could use his divine sense to observe, but divine sense detection was mutual. The other party's divine sense was far inferior to his, but they had a Law Weapon to conceal themselves.

Forcibly scanning with divine sense would easily be detected by the other party.

Gao Xian was very satisfied with the situation. The four Foundation Building cultivators staying together meant that they must have something good on them.

Of course, if the other party was willing to trade peacefully, he would also abide by the rules.

"Do you have the spirit stones?" the man in the black robe asked.

Gao Xian countered, "What about your goods?"

The man in the black robe coldly looked Gao Xian up and down. He thought Gao Xian should be in the mid-stage of Foundation Building. The lookout outside had been silent all along, and this guy really came alone.

He couldn't help but sneer. Coming to take advantage at this time, he was either stupid or malicious. Regardless of which side he was from, he would eat first and then talk!

Gao Xian noticed the fierce gleam in the man's eyes, but instead, he smiled. If you want to make a move first, I will naturally retaliate, and no one can find fault with me...

(End of this chapter)