Great Immortal With Boundless Mana

Chapter 39: Business is Business

"Wow, little brother, you're amazing..."

Huang Ying wanted to grab Gao Xian's hand, but her body was so weak that she couldn't exert any strength. Her tone of voice was unusually soft and gentle.

She knew that Gao Xian's massage technique was powerful, but this time he had completely drained her soul. She had no idea where she was, only feeling as if she had ascended to heaven.

Gao Xian handed Huang Ying a cup of warm tea. "Sister Ying, have some water."

The Master-level Electric Light Dragon Palm was too strong, causing Huang Ying's whole body to perspire. She was definitely thirsty at this point.

He had originally wanted to take the opportunity to talk to Huang Ying about Zhu Zhanggui's matter, but Huang Ying seemed to be in a daze and not suitable for discussing business.

After chatting with Huang Ying for a while, when her sweat had dried up and her drunkenness had mostly dissipated, Gao Xian finally got to the point. "Sister Ying, Zhu Zhanggui is investigating the Tian Gui Pill. I'm afraid he'll find out about me soon."

Huang Ying furrowed her brows slightly. "Zhu Hong'an is a greedy person. It's troublesome if he finds out about our situation."

She had actually anticipated this. After all, Feima Market was small, and as the sales of the Tian Gui Pill increased, how could Zhu Hong'an, as the owner of a medicine shop, turn a blind eye?

According to the rules, only Changsheng Hall was qualified to sell pills in Feima Market. She had actually crossed the line.

This time, it was recommended by Zhu Qiniang, and she thought this matter was tacitly approved. At least Zhu Qiniang could handle it.

Now that Zhu Hong'an was causing trouble, it was indeed troublesome.

Gao Xian was also brought by Zhu Hong'an. Both parties had signed a pill refining contract, and Zhu Hong'an could use this as leverage. She didn't have the qualifications to intervene.

However, the profits involved in the Tian Gui Pill were significant, and she didn't want to let go easily.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Stone-Cutting Sword can sell for a hundred spirit stones. This price of a sword can't even sell a few pieces in a month.

Moreover, Bai Bingtang is a business of Lianyun Sect, and the Huang family can take five percent of the profit.

On her personal account, there wouldn't be much left. By using all means, she could only earn sixty to seventy spirit stones in a month.

But the Tian Gui Pill was different. All the spirit stones earned would be hers. With ten Tian Gui Pills, she could earn one spirit stone.

With the Tian Gui Pill selling well, she could earn at least one hundred low-grade spirit stones in a month, which is equivalent to one medium-grade spirit stone!

This was more than what she earned as a boss, and it was also easier.

No matter who she sold the Tian Gui Pill to, she would gain a favor. By controlling the Tian Gui Pill, she had already become a prominent figure among the female cultivators in Feima Market.

Therefore, the intangible benefits brought by it were difficult to measure in spirit stones.

After thinking for a while, Huang Ying said, "Don't worry, if Zhu Hong'an really causes trouble for you, I will definitely stand up for you."

"I'm worried that he will go to my master." Gao Xian wasn't really afraid of Zhu Zhanggui, but he was somewhat afraid of his master.

This fear mainly stemmed from the deep respect the original owner had for Xu Mingyuan.

"Your master is in Lianyun City, far away. He can't control you." Huang Ying said, "Your alchemy skills have greatly improved now. If your master finds out, he will definitely protect you and won't side with outsiders."

"And you still have Zhou Ye on your side. If anything happens, the two of us will protect you. We can definitely keep you safe!"

Gao Xian was slightly disappointed. Huang Ying's response plan wasn't wrong, but it was too passive and lacked a detailed plan.

However, he didn't say anything and chatted with Huang Ying for a while before saying goodbye and leaving.

After leaving Bai Bingtang, Gao Xian went to Lingfu Hall to meet Zhou Ye.

Taking Deer Horn Powder every day had made the old man's face flush with redness, full of vitality, and he looked ten years younger.

Zhou Ye was very happy to see Gao Xian. Recently, the sales of Deer Horn Powder had been increasing, to the point where they were almost unable to meet the demand.

The income from selling Deer Horn Powder was even more than what he earned from selling talismans.

After all, talismans were expensive and consumable. Ordinary casual cultivators would only buy two or three for self-defense and wouldn't use them unless absolutely necessary.

But Deer Horn Powder was different. A lustful man would want at least one pill a day.

Just as Gao Xian had said before, he could easily sell a thousand pills of Deer Horn Powder in a month.

Drawing talismans required his careful attention, but Deer Horn Powder was just a matter of reselling. The difficulty between the two was worlds apart.

Zhou Ye now looks at Gao Xian, closer than he looks at his own daughter. He brings Gao Xian to the main house in the backyard, preparing tea and snacks to warmly entertain him.

If it were Zhou Yuling, Gao Xian would have been tired of being with her all day. But with this old man, Gao Xian gets straight to the point and tells him about Zhu's situation.

"Zhu Hong'an, there's nothing to be afraid of. If he dares to cause trouble, I will definitely stand up for you. Both the Elder of Foundation Building in his family and I are old acquaintances."

As it concerns the ownership of the Deer Horn Powder, Zhou Ye immediately promises to help Gao Xian.

Zhou Ye's attitude is the same as Huang Ying's; they both don't want to take the initiative to resolve this matter.

Gao Xian probably understands their attitude. There should be clear division of labor within the Yun Zong, and they would be overstepping their boundaries by interfering in the medicine business. They dare not exert strong pressure on Zhu Hong'an.

Furthermore, Huang Ying and Zhou Ye probably can't suppress Zhu Hong'an either.

Changsheng Hall is the largest store in the Feima Collection, while Baibing Hall is one level below, and Lingshu Hall is even worse.

It's already good enough that Zhou Ye is willing to help him. Gao Xian shouldn't ask for more.

Leaving Lingshu Hall, Gao Xian sighs inwardly. It seems that he will have to rely on himself for this matter.

The most urgent task is to arm himself as much as possible.

Gao Xian goes directly to Yun Yifang, a ready-to-wear shop that sells clothes, shoes, and hats.

Yun Yifang has a nice name, but the actual storefront is not big. Various Dao robes, inner garments, shoes, belts, and other ordinary clothing items are displayed in the front.

These clothes are not expensive, and you can buy three or four sets for one spiritual stone. You can also buy them individually, and the shopkeeper will give you change in talisman coins.

One spiritual stone can be exchanged for ten talisman coins.

Talisman coins are coins made of gold, the same size as copper coins, with the words "Lian Yun" on the front and the Lian Yun symbol on the back.

The unique rune aura on the talisman coins can only be created by the Lian Yun Zong and effectively prevents cultivators from counterfeiting them.

Because the talisman coins are made by the Lian Yun Zong, they can only be used within the Lian Yun Zong's sphere of influence.

Most cultivators prefer to use spiritual stones for transactions and rarely use talisman coins.

Especially in a place like the Feima Collection, cultivators consider spiritual stones to be more reliable.

The shopkeeper of Yun Yifang is good at doing business. The prices of the clothes are written on paper, saving the process of asking for prices.

Now that Gao Xian has money, he is not interested in ordinary clothes. He enters and says to the shop assistant, "I want to buy something good."

The shop assistant's face immediately becomes more enthusiastic. "Please come inside, Daoist."

In a room inside, there are seven or eight Dao robes, several styles of shoes, belts, and so on. However, all these items have long chains to prevent theft.

A middle-aged man with a happy and amiable face approaches Gao Xian. "Fellow Daoist, what would you like to see? I can recommend something for you."

The middle-aged man is obviously a cultivator, and he is in the late stage of Qi Refining. Although he is plump, his eyes are bright and full of energy.

Gao Xian nods. "Boss, I want a pair of good shoes."

"Haha, Fellow Daoist, you've come at the right time. I just received a pair of Water and Fire Lotus Silk Boots."

The boss takes out a pair of black boots. They have a simple design and a delicate and glossy texture.

"Look at the surface of these boots. They are made of silk extracted from the Water and Fire Lotus, which is impervious to water and fire, and difficult for poisonous insects to penetrate. The soles are made of tanned double-headed crocodile skin, which is puncture-resistant and slip-resistant. They are also engraved with the Wind Control Technique, which can be activated three times a day."

The boss smiles and says, "For this first-grade medium-quality Water and Fire Lotus Silk Boots, I can sell them to you for eighty spiritual stones. Isn't that too much?"

Gao Xian is quite satisfied with these boots. He asks, "I don't know if they will fit me."

"I can adjust the size for you to ensure a perfect fit."

"Can I try them on?"

"That's not possible. But you can touch them with your hands and see the material and craftsmanship. You won't find a second pair like this in the Feima Collection!"

The boss is indeed good at doing business, making the boots sound extraordinary.

Gao Xian is also tempted by his words. However, he is not the same person he was two months ago. Back then, he had no experience and was extremely timid and nervous.

After interacting with Huang Ying and Zhou Ye frequently, Gao Xian realized that these Qi Refining cultivators are just like that. At least their intelligence, abilities, and personalities are not much stronger than ordinary people.

He adopts the attitude he had when buying things from roadside stalls in his previous life. "Twenty spiritual stones, and I'll take them."

The smile on the boss's face disappears instantly, and he coldly says to Gao Xian, "Fellow Daoist, I don't like jokes!"

(End of this chapter)