Starting from the two realms, cultivating immortality by taming beasts

Chapter 48 Price Differences

Upon entering the market, an incredibly rich spiritual energy permeated the air. With just a breath and a breath, Chen Beiwu felt much lighter.

"The spiritual energy concentration in the market is mostly close to level three," he thought to himself in admiration.

This market already possesses a second-tier superior spiritual vein. With the help of a second-tier spirit-gathering formation to concentrate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and prevent it from dissipating, the concentration of spiritual energy within the market can be raised to a level close to the third tier.

In the Immortal Alliance, such a place, brimming with spiritual energy, is a cultivation ground that Foundation Establishment cultivators crave but cannot obtain; only Golden Core cultivators are qualified to occupy it.

However, in the Southern Wilderness Realm, even a small Foundation Establishment family can occupy such a rare spiritual land. It's truly a case of the rich dying of thirst and the poor dying of floods.

Chen Beiwu remained expressionless, thinking to himself, "This is the difference between two worlds."

"Senior, do you need a tooth remedy? It only costs one spirit stone for three days." A sweet voice suddenly rang out.

Chen Beiwu looked down and saw a short figure wearing a gray-blue Taoist robe.

She was slender and petite, with a string of pearls hanging from her full breasts, and a thin silver-plated belt around her waist that accentuated her exaggeratedly curvaceous buttocks.

Her embroidered shoes were worn high on her toes, and her carefully applied makeup revealed a flattering smile, but it couldn't hide her overly youthful face.

"Okay." Chen Beiwu nodded slightly.

Although a spirit stone is not insignificant, it is far less valuable than market information.

Through the intermediary's explanation, he was able to gather enough information in the shortest amount of time to understand the price differences between the two sides.

"Senior, do you wish to purchase spiritual materials and pills, rent shops and cave dwellings, or buy servants and Daoist companions?" Wanwan asked enthusiastically.

"Take me on a tour of the market first," Chen Beiwu said succinctly.

Upon hearing this, Wanwan immediately understood and led the way.

Too much talk leads to mistakes. Most of the cultivators willing to spend spirit stones to find intermediary services are outsiders who are visiting Biyuan Market for the first time. She was already used to this indifferent attitude.

Ignoring the bustling street stalls on the corner, Wanwan whispered, "Most of the cultivators who set up stalls in the market are independent cultivators. The quality of the goods they sell varies greatly, and it's hard to guarantee that the quality will be guaranteed. Often, cultivators get ripped off but can't find the sellers."

After saying that, she turned and stepped into an antique-style shop called Wanfa Pavilion.

The shop's interior space is not large, with bookshelves on both sides displaying martial arts manuals, exuding the scent of ink.

"Wanfa Pavilion is the library with the most information and the most complete collection of cultivation techniques in Biyuan Market..." Wanwan began her introduction in a long and enthusiastic manner.

[Alchemy Technique]: A mid-grade Qi cultivation method, suitable for body cultivators. It can refine the Qi of metal and iron into the flesh and bones, forging an invulnerable body. It can be cultivated up to the ninth level of Qi cultivation.

Price: 300 low-grade spirit stones

【Water Transformation Technique】: A mid-grade Qi cultivation method. It allows one to visualize the force of a waterfall to accelerate cultivation and develop a continuous and inexhaustible water elemental power that can be condensed into soldiers.

Price: 400 low-grade spirit stones

【Earth Mountain Technique】: A superior Qi cultivation method that can absorb the Qi of the earth's veins to condense pure and powerful Earth Mountain magic. Fighting while standing on a mountain can quickly replenish magic power and make one unafraid of being surrounded.

Price: 500 low-grade spirit stones

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Seeing these dazzling array of Qi cultivation techniques, Chen Beiwu was somewhat surprised and casually picked up one to browse through it.

To prevent anyone from stealing the techniques, the books on the bookshelf only contain a portion of the information; the true transmission of techniques is kept in jade slips that guests cannot touch.

"This..." Chen Beiwu was increasingly surprised as he looked at it.

Apart from a few Five Elements Qi Cultivation Techniques that were barely complete, the rest of the techniques were incomplete and flawed, yet they still managed to sell for high prices.

In the Immortal Alliance, these second-rate Qi cultivation techniques would only be rated as the lowest-grade mortal techniques. They wouldn't sell for even 30 spirit stones, let alone 30. They might not even pass the test if they were put on the official website for cultivators to read for free.

Seeing this, Wanwan was secretly pleased, but she didn't show it on her face.

Earning one spirit stone every three days isn't much.

The most lucrative part of the brokerage business is the commission earned by bringing customers to the store and closing deals, and Wanfa Pavilion is the shop that offers the most generous commissions in the market.

Of course, she didn't bring just any outside cultivator to the Myriad Laws Pavilion.

Customers like Chen Beiwu, whose temperament, cultivation, and attire are all extraordinary and who look somewhat like second-generation cultivators, are the main consumers of Wanfa Pavilion.

As time passed, Chen Beiwu flipped through dozens of books on cultivation techniques and spells.

However, to Wanwan's disappointment, Chen Beiwu had looked through so many cultivation manuals but hadn't found a single one that appealed to him.

"Is there something you're not happy about, senior?" she asked cautiously.

"These are all pretty average." Chen Beiwu shook his head and put the [Little Palm Thunder] back on the bookshelf.

Understanding the implication, Wanwan looked troubled. "Senior, Foundation Establishment techniques are quite rare. They can easily fetch a price of several thousand spirit stones and usually only appear in auctions held once every five years."

Upon hearing this, Chen Beiwu's heart stirred.

In the cultivation world of the Southern Wilderness, people cherish their possessions and place great importance on the inheritance of cultivation techniques. Even a complete Foundation Establishment cultivation technique is worth thousands of spirit stones.

However, in the information-saturated Immortal Alliance, this level of foundation-building cultivation technique is considered a miscellaneous technique that doesn't even require restrictions on sharing, and it's no exaggeration to say it's worthless.

If Chen Beiwu wanted, he could download dozens of completely different miscellaneous cultivation techniques from the Immortal Alliance in a single night.

The only problem is that the Foundation Establishment cultivation technique is too valuable in the Southern Wilderness cultivation world. It can benefit future generations and is a treasure that even Foundation Establishment experts would covet. Even if he put it up for auction, he might not be able to hold onto it.

Witnessing the scene at the entrance of the market, Chen Beiwu dared not believe the credibility claimed by the market.

Unless he is a Foundation Establishment expert, Biyuan Market would most likely resort to underhanded tactics to obtain Foundation Establishment techniques if the profit is high enough.

As for reputation, as long as Biyuan Market acts cleanly and ruthlessly enough, the dead cannot make a sound, let alone affect business.

"Let's explore other places," Chen Beiwu suggested.

The fact that miscellaneous cultivation techniques cannot be sold does not mean that ordinary cultivation techniques are inferior. A single Qi cultivation technique is not enough to tempt Biyuan Market.

But before selling the cultivation technique, he needs to continue gathering intelligence.

Wanwan didn't say much and obediently led the way.

A cultivator who can disregard even Qi cultivation techniques is likely to have an extraordinary background, and is not someone she can afford to offend.

After leaving Gongchanzhai, Wanwan bypassed the street vendors and made several turns. First, she led Chen Beiwu to Baidan Pavilion, which sold spiritual materials and pills. Next, she went to Qianqizhai, which sold magical artifacts. Then, she went to Feifuxuan, which sold talismans. Finally, she went to Canzhenzhai, which sold array plates.

To Wanwan's dismay, Chen Beiwu hadn't bought a single item after browsing through all the shops in the market.

This means that she worked herself to the bone all day but didn't receive a single penny of commission.

"Not bad, here's your reward." Chen Beiwu casually tossed out a spirit stone.

After a day of exploration, he has found the fastest and safest way to earn spirit stones.

(End of this chapter)