Six Realms Immortal Emperor

"Oh, really free?" Xu Jingtian sneered. This guy's face changes so quickly, from arrogant to obsequious. He must have something up his sleeve.

The man in blue suddenly paused, then said somewhat embarrassedly, "Forget about rewards, just give me what you think is appropriate. I'll show you around first. If you find me useful as your guide, reward me more; if you think it's unnecessary, you don't have to. Of course, young brother wouldn't do that, would he?"

"This guy really knows how to calculate," Xu Jingtian said with a smile. "You're really good at business. There must be hundreds of people entering Wanhe Valley City every day. With this business that requires no capital, you must be making a fortune."

The man in blue shook his head and laughed, "Young brother, you flatter me. I'm just asking for payment based on my work. If you feel it's not worth it, you don't have to pay me."

"Alright, lead the way!" Xu Jingtian said irritably.

The man in blue smiled knowingly and pointed to the stalls on the ground, saying, "Hehe, young brother, you really have an eye for things. Don't be fooled by the cheap items these stalls sell; there might be some rare materials for sale here. Some stall owners don't know the value of those treasures and sell them cheaply. But young brother, you come from a major sect and are well-informed. If you come across one, you'll definitely be able to tell the difference. Buying low and reselling high can make you several times, even dozens of times, more. So this is where you can make the most money."

This person went to great lengths, but in the end, it was all for the sake of earning more money.

Xu Jingtian cursed inwardly, then said seriously, "Alright, stop flattering me and get down to business."

The man in blue then became more restrained, leading him through the various stalls and occasionally offering his opinions to demonstrate his importance.

According to the man in blue, transactions here generally take two forms.

One is the most primitive form of barter, where some cultivators hope to exchange things they don't need for items they urgently need. However, this method of trading is extremely inefficient, and it usually takes a long time to sell a single item.

Another, more widely accepted method is to use something called "spirit stones" as a form of currency for buying and selling items among cultivators.

"Spirit Stones" are stones in the world that are full of spiritual energy. They contain some pure spiritual energy that can be directly absorbed by cultivators and are the most common consumables in cultivation.

The man in blue led him to several stalls, but Xu Jingtian usually only glanced at them and didn't look at them much, showing no particular interest in any items. He tentatively asked, "These are all cheap, low-quality goods; the better items are in those shops over there. Would you be interested in taking a look, young man?"

Xu Jingtian said, "Okay, let's find a shop and sell that beast horn."

The man in blue responded and led the way toward the city center.

Although this place is in the city center, the number of cultivators has decreased significantly. In particular, many people hesitate to enter the large shops.

Moreover, most of the shops here occupy a large area and are decorated in an extremely luxurious manner, some even using low-grade magical artifacts to adorn their facades. The man in blue led him all the way towards the city center. When they passed a shop, Xu Jingtian couldn't help but take a few more glances at it. There were several beautiful women specially serving customers in front of its tall and luxurious door.

Seeing Xu Jingtian and his companion intently examining the shop and their attire, one of the women, dressed in a charming manner, stepped forward and said softly, "My name is Wen Xiaoyan. This young man seems to be visiting Wanhe Valley for the first time, doesn't he?"

Xu Jingtian was taken aback, then laughed and said, "Oh, how did you know?"

Wen Xiaoyan smiled charmingly and said, "In this Valley of Ten Thousand Ravines, any cultivator who has come here, if they don't have much capital, will linger in the bustling market, picking and choosing; while those with ample funds will either go straight to the shops or wait until the auction begins. There are still two days until the auction, and this young man seems to need someone to guide him, as if he's selecting a shop he likes. He must be a newcomer. Am I right?"

Xu Jingtian chuckled and said, "That's right, we're selecting shops that we like."

Upon hearing this, Wen Xiaoyan chuckled and approached them, saying even more enthusiastically, "Then you've chosen the right place! This shop is owned by our Valley Master, and it's the largest in the entire city. It has all sorts of magical treasures, and the prices are reasonable. They're also very trustworthy. Why don't you two go inside and take a look?"

Wen Xiaoyan is quite eloquent; even Xu Jingtian was quite tempted and wanted to go inside for a look.

Just as he was about to follow Wen Xiaoyan inside, the man in blue hesitated. He frowned and gave Xu Jingtian a wink.

Xu Jingtian turned around and glanced at the other women, then smiled and said, "It's alright, feel free to go in and take a look."

Wen Xiaoyan, who was leading the way, turned around and sneered, "Look at you two, so burly and strong, how come you're so timid? Come in and take a look, we won't eat you, and it's fine if you don't buy anything."

The man in blue then followed from behind. As they walked, Wen Xiaoyan explained, "Don't be fooled by the lower prices of the magical artifacts sold in those free markets. Many are of inferior quality, and it's hard to tell the real from the fake. If you accidentally buy a counterfeit, you can only lament your bad luck. You can't go wrong by coming to our Valley Master's shop. All items are guaranteed to be sold fairly, no cheating the young or old!"

Seeing that the man in blue remained silent, Wen Xiaoyan turned to Xu Jingtian and said, "Young brother, do you need magic weapons, pills, or magical techniques?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Jingtian asked in surprise, "This shop sells magic spells?"

Seeing that Xu Jingtian had finally taken the bait, Wen Xiaoyan dismissed the man in blue beside her and stepped forward, saying, "Of course, spells, like pills and magic treasures, can aid in cultivation. If you have any spells you don't need, you can carve them into bamboo slips and sell them in your shop. It's simple, and you can exchange them for pills. Why not? However, these spells for sale cannot be common ones; they must be rare and unusual, some even on the verge of being lost. Naturally, these spells will be priced according to their efficacy. If you two seniors have spells to sell in the future, please choose our shop. We can offer the highest price."

Xu Jingtian smiled slightly upon hearing this; this woman certainly had a knack for attracting customers. He casually asked, "How do you purchase materials?"

Upon hearing this, Wen Xiaoyan smiled and said, "I wonder what kind of materials you two are selling? Our shop's prices are absolutely reasonable. For the same items, I guarantee that no one in the city can offer a higher price than us."

Xu Jingtian, of course, wouldn't reveal his entire fortune right away. He simply said "Oh," and continued forward, following the woman into the shop. Inside, all sorts of magical treasures were displayed in dazzling array, hanging on the surrounding walls and glittering brightly. He was momentarily dazzled by the sight.

This was the most luxurious shop in Wanhe Valley. It was the first time the man in blue had entered. Seeing so many magical treasures, his eyes revealed a greedy look.

Wen Xiaoyan explained to the two of them, "The magic treasures sold on this floor are at least mid-grade magic artifacts, and they are priced at least ten Spirit-Stabilizing Pills."

Xu Jingtian only observed for a short while before noticing a strange phenomenon. He smiled and asked, "The magical treasures sold here don't require any protective array. It seems you trust your customers quite a bit. Aren't you afraid they'll be stolen?"