Cultivation: I Studied Abroad in the Modern Era
Chapter 114

The Human Heart

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Zheng Fa didn't know that Nine Mountains Sect and Nascent Soul were chanting his names overnight.

After he returned home, he has been concentrating on practicing.

Since adjusting Upright Shadowless Talisman and Frost Blade Talisman, he feels that his practice has become a little smoother, and he has a vague feeling that he is about to break through Qi Refinement Third Layer.

Zheng Fa has learned about various Spirit Root's cultivation speeds.

The difference between Single-Spirit Root and Dual-Spirit Root is actually very big--

Generally speaking, Single-Spirit Root can reach the tenth level of the Qi Refinement Realm in about one year and impact Foundation Establishment.

But for Dual-Spirit Root like Zheng Fa, if you are more diligent, it will take three to five years to reach the tenth level of Qi Refining.

If you are busy making a living and doing so many things, it is common for eight or nine years to be consumed.

This is a very common thing - Single-Spirit Root's disciples often have the support of their masters and only need to concentrate on their cultivation, but Dual-Spirit Root hardly has such treatment.

After the tenth level of the Qi Refinement Realm, there is another hurdle to Foundation Establishment - Foundation Establishment needs the Foundation Establishment elixir, which is also in short supply and is worth a lot of money.

Qi Refining Realm disciples who want to buy this kind of elixir are really unable to do so, and it often takes many years of hard work to save.

If you think about it this way, thinking about Foundation Establishment for ten years is actually extremely difficult.

Therefore, Nine Mountains Sect only gives entry-level disciples a ten-year subsidy, which is actually not enough for Dual-Spirit Root disciples, let alone Three-Spirit Root Four-Spirit Root disciples.

The time limit of the Nine Mountains Sect is equivalent to leaving only a window for the disciples of Dual-Spirit Root, and not even a crack for other disciples with lower qualifications.

For example, Han Qi and Three-Spirit Root had the dream of becoming Foundation Establishment when they started.

As time goes by, in fact, Immortal Sect can only be busy for survival.

As for Foundation Establishment, it's like a fantasy that I had when I was young.

Most of the disciples at the bottom are like Han Qi, who are either numb or angry.

However, Zheng Fa's cultivation speed is much faster than that of ordinary Dual-Spirit Root disciples, and his progress is only a little slower than that of Single-Spirit Root disciples.

For example, Zhou Ganyuan cultivated to Qi Refinement Second Layer in more than thirty days.

Zheng Fa has only been used for more than forty days and less than fifty days.

At first, Zheng Fa himself didn't understand the reason for this.

Later, through observation, he understood.

On the one hand, it is of course because of <Talisman Dao Foundation Establishment Method>. According to his current estimation, the speed at which he absorbs Spiritual Qi is almost 20 to 30% faster than the ordinary Dual-Spirit Root.

On the other hand, we have to thank Hyundai.

There is no Spiritual Qi in modern times, but Zheng Fa is diligent by nature and will still operate his spiritual power according to <Scarlet Firmament Formula> every day.

At first, it just became a habit for him, but later he discovered the benefits. In modern practice, his spiritual power will certainly not increase, but it can gradually become purer, laying a very solid foundation for him.

Others have to practice for a period of time and have to adapt to the increase in spiritual power before they can continue to breathe Spiritual Qi.

There is no need for Zheng Fa, but for the Xuanwei Realm, just dash and dang.

He had a feeling that he could catch up with the training speed of Zhou Ganyuan without even having to practice Origin Talisman Dao Foundation.

As he practiced, Zheng Fa felt his Dantian drum up, and a feeling of fullness came from inside Dantian.

From an internal perspective, his Dantian is already filled with spiritual power. Compared with the trickle when he first started practicing, the spiritual power at this time is like a surging river.

Qi Refinement Third Layer, arrived.

Zheng Fa opened his eyes, a shallow smile appeared on his face, and he celebrated a little -

After all, we see Golden Core like Senior Sister Zhang and Senior Sister Yuan every day.

Even among the disciples of Marketplace, there are also many disciples of Foundation Establishment.

Qi Refinement Realm level breakthrough seems to be nothing.

Maybe people don't even bother to look at it.

"Zheng Fa has made a breakthrough!" Above Eighth Peak of Nine Mountains, Pang True Person's eyes glowed with silver. He looked at Zheng Fa's yard from a distance and exclaimed loudly as if he had never seen anyone break through, "The talent is really extraordinary!"

"Um... Master, I also made a breakthrough some time ago." Zhou Ganyuan stood beside him and reminded him in a low voice.

"You also made a breakthrough?" Pang True Person was stunned, glanced at him, and curled his lips. "Qi Refinement Third Layer, what can you say?"

Zhou Ganyuan:"...?"

The next day, Zheng Fa could no longer practice at home all day.

The Jieyin Ship sent before is back.

There were quite a few people on the boat - the guiding boat went to three nearby sects and two markets where casual cultivators gathered, and more than a hundred people came back with the boat.

With so many customers coming in, Marketplace suddenly had a lot of chores to do.

Zheng Fa spent two days squatting in Marketplace, dealing with various problems with Senior Sister Yuan:

Some merchants saw that these customers were not members of the same business and were ready to cheat them.

Some people came here to take the boat for free, but they couldn't afford to buy anything and instead acted like scoundrels and made trouble in Marketplace.

There are also some merchants who have no confidence in Zheng Fa's idea. After selling out the goods, they beg Zheng Fa for help in finding the source of goods.

For a time, Marketplace was also very anxious.

Not just Zheng Fa and Senior Sister Yuan.

Those Marketplace disciples on duty were also running around without stopping.

After all the customers left, the others could take a break, but Zheng Fa was still busy - he wanted to calculate the income of Jieyin Ship's round trip.

"The tax we collected on this trip is about twenty Spirit Stone, plus the profit from reselling Talisman on board - there should be a total of fifty Spirit Stone."

After finishing the calculation, Zheng Fa said to Senior Sister Yuan who was waiting aside.

The rent cannot be changed temporarily.

Zheng Fa What they can get from Jieyin Ship is Spirit Stone except for the price difference from reselling the talisman.

It all comes from transaction taxes.

The tax rates for various transaction taxes vary, but on average they range from 10% to 20%.

Senior Sister Yuan was very happy when he heard this number. "Two trips a month, that's one hundred Spirit Stone!"

"Senior sister, we have to eliminate Jieyin Ship's consumption and give wages to the senior brothers on board - Marketplace's disciples on duty are also very busy these two days, so I'm afraid we need to give some bonuses to appease them."

"... How much does this cost?"

Zheng Fa is not accurate, I just made a rough estimate in my mind. "The remaining net profit will be around twenty Spirit Stone."

"That's a little less..."

Zheng Fa nodded.

Less is one thing.

The main reason is that everyone is busy and seems to have no results - I'm afraid some people will say weird things.

The three of Han Qi were walking towards Marketplace, preparing to go on patrol - they were now considered to be Zheng Fa's subordinates, and also part of Marketplace's disciples.

There were also some other senior brothers walking towards Marketplace along the way.

Some of them were fellow seniors who got to know each other gradually on Jieyin Ship. The three of them greeted each other all the way and soon walked together and formed a group.

"Have you heard? After all this hard work, I just made twenty yuan Spirit Stone."

"... I think this Jieyin Ship can't go on anymore." One disciple curled his lips and said.

"After a hard work, we lost all our smiles on the way, and we were still exhausted when we came back... In the end, we only earned twenty yuan Spirit Stone... Why can't we earn so much?"

Others were also talking a lot. Although their voices were low when they said some indecent words, they were still heard by Han Qi.

Han Qi The three of them were a little embarrassed and angry.

After all, they consider themselves to be Zheng Fa's people.

Now this group of people are a little dissatisfied with Zheng Fa in their words. Although they didn't name him by name, everyone can hear it.

The tall and thin man opened his mouth, as if he wanted to speak, but Han Qi pulled his sleeve to stop him.

The three people's footsteps gradually slowed down, watching the group of senior brothers gradually walk away.

"Brother, why don't you let me scold them..."

"What did they say?" Han Qi glared at him. "What are you going to scold them for?"

"..."

"Besides, these people are very respectful in front of Junior Brother Zheng."

"The man who hides his sword in his smile!"

The tall and thin man cursed bitterly.

"Junior Brother Zheng's foundation is still shallow, and his cultivation level is also low." Han Qi sighed, "These people are afraid of Junior Brother Zheng, just because of Senior Sister Zhang and Senior Sister Yuan, but there are still many people who don't Qi Ingestion in their hearts."

"Then Junior Brother Zheng also earned Spirit Stone this time!"

"We have made money, but the noise has been so big..." Han Qi sighed, "I'm afraid they will feel that they can make more money by giving them such great power."

The tall and thin man stopped talking.

Han Qi continued, "Moreover, this Jieyin Ship can't always go to the same place. This time it is close, but if it is far away in the future - then it will make less money."

"This...Senior Sister Zhang will blame Junior Brother Zheng?"

"I'm sure I won't be blamed, but I'm afraid we have to wait and see whether we can continue to do this."

Han Qi's face was also full of worry.

With a not so happy mood, Han Qi and the other two came to Marketplace.

As soon as they entered the market, the three of them felt something strange.

"Brother! You've worked hard these two days! Eat some cake!"

When the three of them walked by, a meat pie vendor stuffed three pieces of meat pie into them and said with a smile.

"You didn't eat anything this morning! Get a jujube cake as a cushion!"

"You're going to choke just from eating. Three brothers, please drink some water!"

After walking only one street, the three of them had a lot of things in their arms.

Not only them, but the senior brothers who had arrived earlier and were on duty were also stuffed with a lot of miscellaneous food.

A group of people were stunned, confused by the behavior of these vendors.

I didn't even understand why these vendors were so enthusiastic.

"Senior Brother... When we saw the disciples on duty before, we couldn't even hide in time. Now they are..."

Han Qi blinked and suddenly laughed, "Marketplace didn't make any money, but the vendors made money!"

"Ah?"

Han Qi turned around and looked towards the small building where the manager Marketplace was.

In the small building, Senior Sister Zhang also said this to Zheng Fa with a smile on his face, "The stalls that could not be rented out before today are now being rushed to rent."

"More than that... the most important thing is people's hearts." Senior Sister Zhang gave Zheng Fa a meaningful look, and then said firmly, "Jieyin Ship must continue to distribute, even if it doesn't make money!"

Zheng Fa nodded, knowing exactly what Senior Sister Zhang meant.

Now among the Nine Mountains Sect, the most aggrieved are these low-level disciples - these are the same people who set up stalls.

After a trip to Jieyin Ship, almost every vendor made a small profit.

This amount of money is not much to Zheng Fa, but to these people, it may be the profit of the previous month.

For Senior Sister Zhang, if the top management of the Nine Mountains Sect is asked to share more of the cake with the bottom level, she cannot do it and will not agree to it.

But picking up people from other sects and Marketplace for consumption - this is cutting a piece of someone else's cake and sharing it with the Nine Mountains Sect disciples.

The more the merrier!

Senior Sister Yuan walked up from the first floor with a bunch of things in her arms. She looked a little confused. "Junior brother Zheng, these are the ones placed by the vendors at the door of the first floor. They all have your name written on them - there are so many more, I can't hold them!"

(End of chapter)

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