Trading system, I exchanged vegetables for golden pills.

This stone is priced at 68, which may seem expensive based on its appearance, but Ye Chen thinks it's incredibly cheap.

If nothing unexpected happens, the green color inside is what's known as Imperial Green.

It's about the size of a bowl.

Just then, a staff member walked by, and Ye Chen casually pulled him over: "Handsome, I'll take this rock, help me carry it!"

The staff member looked at the stone, then at Ye Chen's cart, and paused for a moment.

"Sir, are you sure you want to buy so much material?" the staff member asked.

Ye Chen nodded: "Yes, can you help me lift it?"

This rock weighs at least a ton, which Ye Chen can move, but there are other people here, and he can't act too different.

If he were to lift a ton-weight rock, wouldn't that scare everyone around him to death?

So they immediately called over staff for help.

After receiving a positive answer, the staff member immediately started calling for more people. How could he move it by himself? Even with Ye Chen, there were only two of them, and they couldn't even push it.

Let's just call someone directly.

"Look, that rich guy bought another stone; this is his fifth one."

"They're rich, they can do whatever they want. Maybe they're just here to generate revenue for the stone factory owner!"

"Heh, I'd like to see what he'll come up with next."

"Maybe it's a shill; we'll put the stone back later!"

"Uh—, you know, that's actually a possibility."

Ye Chen ignored the whispers around him and continued looking around, then found two more stones and came back.

The stones we brought back this time weren't big, about the size of a small watermelon.

There are now seven stones on the cart, enough for him to conjure up one or two formations.

However, this stone factory is so big, and it's a rare opportunity to come here. I feel like it would be a hassle if I didn't buy a lot.

Finally, Ye Chen picked out two more pieces to settle the bill, bringing the total cost to 268 million.

If we calculate based solely on the value of the material, even adding two zeros wouldn't be enough to buy it, so overall it's definitely a profit.

Especially that patch of green; if it were to be found, it would be worth at least seven figures!

However, Ye Chen still wanted to keep it for himself.

Good quality jade will produce better results when used to carve array patterns.

Normally, he wouldn't be willing to spend a lot of money to buy a piece of imperial green for engraving; even a tycoon probably wouldn't be willing to spend that much.

It's only because you don't feel bad about buying this kind of stone that you're willing to use it.

"Sir, do you want your stone cut? Our boss said if you want it cut, we can round down the price for you."

A staff member stepped forward and asked.

Ye Chen was not surprised by this situation. Cut stones are highly ornamental and can stimulate people's desire to buy stones.

If Ye Chen buys so many stones, and uses them for cutting, at least there will be something to watch in the afternoon, preventing a lull in the viewing experience.

After all, the stone-cutting area isn't always filled with stone cutting.

Although there are many shop owners watching the spectacle, the number of stones actually purchased is limited.

It's especially rare to see someone like Ye Chen who bought nine stones at once; we need to create an atmosphere to encourage them to spend more.

Cutting the stone is undoubtedly the best method.

However, Ye Chen shook his head and politely declined: "No need, I'll just use it as a landscaping decoration, so I won't cut it!"

The staff member was surprised that Ye Chen would refuse. Before he could say anything, Ye Chen had already pushed the cart away.

Several people who follow Ye Chen were at a loss for words.

They wanted to watch Ye Chen cut the stone, but it turned out that Ye Chen didn't intend to cut it; he just bought it to use for landscaping.

Holy crap, there are all sorts of ruthless people out there these days, it's like they have money but nowhere to spend it.

Of course, some people also come to the raw stone market to buy stones to use for landscaping, so Ye Chen's approach is not unique.

It's not like no boss has ever done this before.

They want to go back and leave something for their descendants to remember them by.

So everyone just sighed and lamented a bit; unable to enjoy the excitement here, they went to see other exciting things.

As Ye Chen pushed his cart past a corner, he overheard a conversation between two people, one of whom sounded familiar to him.

It was Master Yuan's voice.

"Master Yuan, I'm counting on you this time. My fate, Sun's fate, hinges on today!"

A somewhat disheveled-looking boss spoke earnestly, like a devout believer.

Master Yuan, still exuding an air of absolute confidence and condescension, said in a haughty tone, "Hmm—it's just picking a stone. With my third eye, it'll be a piece of cake. Don't worry, Boss Sun!"

"Thank you very much, Master Yuan. I will repay you handsomely once this is done!"

"Um--"

This conversation felt so familiar that Ye Chen couldn't help but shake his head.

Stone cutting should be a leisure activity, but some people treat it as their whole life and a means to get rich.

Can hiring a so-called master really make you a discerning eye for talent and turn your life around in one fell swoop?

Coincidentally, the stone merchants thought the same thing...

So if these people don't lose money, who does? Do you think the stone merchants lose money?!

Ye Chen smiled and left, even though he knew that Master Yuan was a swindler.

But since both parties were willing to give and take, Ye Chen decided not to meddle in their business.

Even if he meddles in other people's business, they might not appreciate it, so why bother!

From another perspective, it is also a skill that Master Yuan can gain the trust of so many people.

This is the result of their years of hard work.

As the saying goes, hard work pays off, and Master Yuan is working so hard...

He can't exactly criticize them, can he?

Yesterday they were still taking orders at the antique market, but today they've moved to another location.

Even at his age, he still has this drive to make money; he can succeed at anything!

Making 100 million a day, they only need to complete 32 orders a month. After a few years, their grandson could retire!

......

When Ye Chen returned to Longjin Residential Area, A Long and the others were still cultivating.

"Master, I've broken through again!" Xiao Qi exclaimed excitedly as if showing off a treasure when he saw Ye Chen return.

Ye Chen was slightly taken aback: "You broke through?"

"Yes, Master, I just broke through!" Xiao Qi raised his chin, a little proud.

Ah Long, Dongzi, and Da Huang all had sour and resentful expressions on their faces!

Xiao Qi only broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining in a short time, damn, he's a monster.

Ye Chen would be lying if he said he wasn't shocked. What a joke! He had only been browsing the stone market for a short while when Xiao Qi broke through to a new level.

So, if you have talent, you can break through boundaries so recklessly?

This cultivation speed is something even Ye Chen can't quite match.

What does it feel like when a master is jealous of his apprentice? That's exactly what it feels like.

Ye Chen felt that under the same resource conditions, Xiao Qi would probably have already reached the Foundation Establishment stage, while he was still cultivating Qi...

That's talent, you can't argue with it, it's so damn infuriating.

"Fine, you say you're going to break through, but we can't absorb any spiritual energy while we're right next to you!"

Dongzi spoke with a hint of resentment.

Xiao Qi stuck out his tongue: "Hehe, sorry Dong Ge and Long Ge, it's probably because the breakthrough was out of control and my body absorbed it on its own..."