Starting from the two realms, cultivating immortality by taming beasts

Chapter 64 Dendrobium Chamber of Commerce

"This...this is the power of the Heavenly Market Big Dipper Formation!"

"What's going on? Could it be that a Foundation Establishment cultivator has invaded the market?"

The Qi Refining cultivators in Biyuan Market all changed color, and some even considered fleeing when they sensed the danger.

Fortunately, the Big Dipper Array of the Heavenly Market was only activated for a moment and quickly returned to calm, indicating that the threat to the market had been eliminated.

Meanwhile, the masked monk coldly observed the tragic scene inside the cave.

If he hadn't used the array's power in time, his cultivators might have been wiped out.

Even so, he still lost three subordinates at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

"Call Li Tiansheng over." The masked monk's eyes blazed with killing intent.

There is no doubt that the monks who set the trap had fled the market some time ago.

If he wants to hunt down Chen Sheng now, he must collect the opponent's aura before he can perform the Thousand-Mile Soul Lock.

After an incense stick had burned, Li Tiansheng opened his eyes, looking helpless.

"The energy of this cave has been disrupted by the power of the great formation and the ice blade talisman. The energy is scattered and disordered, almost imperceptible. I am truly powerless to help."

Upon hearing this, the masked cultivator's expression changed slightly, and he looked in the direction of the Myriad Laws Pavilion.

The criminals may have escaped, but someone has to take the blame for this loss, otherwise he won't be able to explain it to the Shen family.

……

An unnamed mountain range, a simple cave dwelling.

Chen Beiwu stared intently at the ten spirit stones on the table.

"Woof?"

Tie Dan tilted his head, looking concerned.

"I'm fine, just a little disappointed." Chen Beiwu exhaled a breath of stale air, looked towards the direction of Biyuan Market, and sighed, "I just threw out a miscellaneous cultivation technique to test the waters, but I didn't expect the shortsightedness of the cultivators in the Southern Wilderness to be far beyond my imagination."

At this point, Chen Beiwu's smile turned cold. "Of course, it's also possible that they think they have me cornered, so they act recklessly."

"Or perhaps they think I'm hiding something, leaving behind a legacy of foundation-building techniques."

To determine which specific situation it was, he specially set up a talisman array in the cave before leaving.

If the talisman array is triggered, it means that the Biyuan Market is too unsafe and is not suitable for continuing to buy, sell, or cultivate.

"Gurgle." The golden egg blew out bubbles and opened its mouth wide.

Of all the words Chen Beiwu said, it only heard the most crucial one: "eat".

So it should be almost time to eat now.

"Woof."

Iron Egg stretched out its claws and pushed Golden Egg away in disgust.

All this guy does is eat, he can't even understand cultivation.

"There's no need to worry too much," Chen Beiwu glanced at Tie Dan.

The Southern Wilderness is full of cultivation markets.

Even if he can't go to Biyuan Market, he can still go to other markets to buy Phoenix Yellow Orchids and then resell them.

"The Shen family of Zeguo." Chen Beiwu put away the spirit stones, his eyes revealing a murderous aura.

Even without using his brain, he could tell who was behind Wanwan.

The Shen family is powerful, with three Foundation Establishment experts in charge, so he can't afford to offend them for the time being, but that doesn't mean he can't afford to offend Biyuan Market.

After all, destruction is always easier than creation.

If he were determined to take revenge, he could at least paralyze several trade routes in Biyuan Market, but Chen Beiwu had no intention of doing so.

The reason is simple: although he was tricked, he didn't suffer a major loss.

The Hidden Abyss Technique that Chen Beiwu gave only had the first three levels. Even if the technique was leaked and every rogue cultivator in the Southern Wilderness practiced it, the value of the subsequent levels of the technique he kept would not only not decrease, but would instead skyrocket.

Because demand determines value.

Of course, the more important reason is that Chen Beiwu and Jin Dan are currently at a critical stage of transitioning to new cultivation techniques, and it is not advisable for them to engage in combat, as it could easily damage their foundations.

"Enough. A gentleman takes his revenge, even after ten years."

Thinking of this, Chen Beiwu activated the Ten Directions Gate and took Jin Tie and the other two eggs back to his home cultivation room.

The conversion of magical power does not require a high concentration of spiritual energy from heaven and earth; on the contrary, it requires a safe environment.

"Buzz!"

An hour later, Chen Beiwu's phone vibrated, and a message popped up.

He finished circulating his energy, unlocked his phone, and saw that it was a strange message from the Yuankong County Zihu Chamber of Commerce.

"A gentleman loves wealth, but he acquires it in a proper way."

Chen Beiwu frowned upon seeing the news.

There are four chambers of commerce in Yuankong County that sell medicinal herbs, and the Dendrobium Chamber of Commerce is one of them.

Several Foundation Establishment cultivators were stationed within the association, monopolizing the Dendrobium business in the entire Yuankong County.

Such a force is not unusual within the Meteor Dragon Palace; it doesn't even qualify as a Foundation Establishment family.

However, if placed in a county, it would be a behemoth that ordinary Qi Refining cultivators would not dare to offend.

Upon thinking of this, a solemn expression appeared in Chen Beiwu's eyes.

What does it mean to acquire things in a proper way?

A little thought reveals how arrogant the other party's intentions are.

He sold Dendrobium nobile online without paying any visits to the local authorities, which likely infringed on the interests of the Dendrobium Chamber of Commerce.

"Bang bang bang".

Just then, there was a loud knocking on the downstairs door.

When Chen Beiwu went downstairs and opened the door, he found no one outside, but an exquisite gift box was left at the door.

He glanced at the gift, then carefully opened it with his magic, finding inside a letter from the Purple Dendrobium Merchant Guild and a bloodstained needle, carrying a strong warning.

"Phew." Chen Beiwu exhaled a breath of stale air.

Someone once said on the Wanling app that success in business within the Immortal Alliance has nothing to do with business acumen, but is determined by one's strength and realm of cultivation.

Now it seems this statement is true. No wonder the students of Shouhe No. 2 Middle School all say that the merchants who can do business in Yuankong County are more or less related to powerful cultivators.

Even if a small business owner like him with no connections manages to build a successful business, he is easily targeted by those who covet it.

The warning issued by the Dendrobium Chamber of Commerce is proof of this.

Chen Beiwu picked up the letter, opened it, and took out the papers from the envelope.

"Monthly salary of thirty spirit coins, and by being listed as a member of the Zihu Chamber of Commerce to sell goods via live streaming, you can receive half of the online sales revenue."

Upon seeing these words, Chen Beiwu smiled.

No wonder the Zihu Chamber of Commerce can only develop in Yuankong County; this kind of "punishment followed by reward" approach is really hard to resist.

If you're going to give me these dates, then give me a lot.

If he were to settle accounts based on half of the online sales, what difference would there be between him and someone else working at their own expense? He might as well give up the Dendrobium nobile business.

Thinking of this, Chen Beiwu continued reading.

"It is permissible to refuse, but those within Yuankong County who have not been granted the Purple Dendrobium Trade Seal are prohibited from selling Yellow Dendrobium. This is a one-time exception."

"To express our apologies, we are offering you a first-grade high-level magic weapon, the Corrosive Needle, to compensate for your loss."

Chen Beiwu put away the papers.

By presenting a threat as a gift, the Zihu Chamber of Commerce is truly meticulous in its actions.

The Corrosive Needle is a unique weapon of both wood and water elements. Once it hits the target, it can penetrate the body and erode the cultivator's meridians and magical power. Within three breaths, it will multiply and grow into a thorny flower that devours the cultivator's essence and blood. It is an extremely vicious magical weapon.

Because this magical artifact can damage a cultivator's dantian foundation, it is also known as the Genius-Suppressing Needle.

Therefore, the purpose of the Zihu Chamber of Commerce in presenting this magical artifact is quite clear.

The Zihu Chamber of Commerce doesn't care about a single live-streaming sales event, nor does it care about so-called Qi Refining geniuses; they have only one goal.

That is, Chen Beiwu is not allowed to intervene in the Dendrobium market and take away their profits, unless Chen Beiwu can offer enough leverage.

(End of this chapter)