Trading Spirit Rice for Spirit Stones

This place, although still within the Heavenly Xuan Sect's territory, has its entire market's security handled by Heavenly Xuan Sect disciples.

However, it gathers all sorts of rogue cultivators from within a thousand miles, as well as those ruthless and unrestrained individuals in the martial world.

If one carelessly flaunts wealth here, it's practically like lighting a lamp in the toilet—courting death!

"If it really doesn't work out, I'll just go to the Heavenly Xuan Sect's shops to exchange for Spirit Stones. Although the price is lower, at least it's safe. If anyone asks, I'll just say I found them by chance in the field. Anyway, I've already left the location of the spirit field, so there's no way to verify!" Shen Fan mused to himself.

Just then—!

"Brother! Looking to buy something?"

A voice suddenly rang out in his ear, startling Shen Fan.

He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a youth about one and a half meters tall, with a pointy mouth and monkey-like cheeks. His beady green eyes darted around, revealing a greedy look, as he stared intently at Shen Fan.

"Judging by your appearance, you must be visiting the market for the first time, and you're also a disciple of my Heavenly Xuan Sect?"

As he spoke, the youth deliberately showed off his sect badge.

"I'm also a Heavenly Xuan Sect disciple. Feel free to ask for any help you need!"

This introduction immediately dispelled some of the wariness in Shen Fan's heart.

"I'm new here and want to buy some medicinal herbs."

As he spoke, Shen Fan handed over the list he had prepared in advance.

"So many?"

The youth looked at the densely packed list of medicinal herbs and couldn't help but ask in surprise.

"Are you a menial disciple from Elixir Forging Peak?"

"That's right. A senior brother needs these medicinal herbs, and I'm helping him run errands. After it's done, he promised to give me a Qi Induction Pill."

Shen Fan said after a moment of thought. In this way, borrowing the senior brother's influence might make the other party wary.

"So, you're the one paying for it?"

The youth sneered and pointed at Shen Fan.

"You're such a fool. These are all ordinary medicinal herbs and aren't worth a Qi Induction Pill at all. You've been tricked, kid. Just wait and see if he gives you the Qi Induction Pill when you get back!"

Shen Fan raised an eyebrow, not expecting the other party to say this.

But he pretended to be angry and said, "That can't be. Senior brother promised me!"

"Kid! I'm also a member of the Heavenly Xuan Sect. I've seen this kind of thing too many times. Those senior brothers just want to exploit you like chives, always ordering you menial disciples around!"

After saying that, the youth took the list and led Shen Fan forward.

"I'm too lazy to explain it to you. So many medicinal herbs will cost at least three low-grade Spirit Stones. I want a 10% errand fee, and three hundred low-grade White Jade Spirit Rice. You just need to wait here, and I'll help you find them. No need for you to worry!"

Shen Fan's eyes widened. "That's so expensive!"

"Are you talking about the medicinal herbs or the errand fee?"

"Both are expensive!"

The youth wasn't in a hurry and said slowly, "To be honest, I'm just earning some hard-earned money. If you don't believe me, go ask around. With so many medicinal herbs, and you not being familiar with this place, it'll take you at least a few hours. And since it's your first time here, people will definitely rip you off. In the end, you won't be able to get these medicinal herbs without five low-grade Spirit Stones!"

Looking at the other party's confident appearance, Shen Fan believed him a little.

That's just how the world is. Money makes the world go round, and money can solve 99% of the problems in the world.

"Alright, alright!"

Shen Fan was too lazy to haggle any further and waved his hand in agreement.

He thought to himself, if this person is trustworthy, I'll look for him again next time; if he's not trustworthy, I just won't look for him next time.

"Pay up!"

The youth stretched out his hand and said.

Shen Fan was amused. "You haven't given me anything yet. What am I paying you for?"

"You can ask around this area. Everyone knows that Baishitong is a man of his word!"

The guy who called himself Baishitong patted his chest and said.

"Besides, how am I supposed to buy medicinal herbs for you without money?"

"What if you run off with my money?"

"Impossible!"

Baishitong said confidently.

"Since you're not sincere, I'll just go look around myself!"

Shen Fan didn't want to argue with him any further. Without another word, he turned around and left.

"Fine, fine, fine! You wait here for me. In the time it takes to burn an incense stick, I'll bring you everything. If you can't come up with the money by then, I'll take you to your supervisor!"

As he spoke, Baishitong directly called someone over.

"Keep an eye on him for me. Don't let him run away. I'll bring you the stuff here after an incense stick!"

Having said that, he hurriedly left.

Shen Fan looked at the person Baishitong had called over and said, "Are you just going to stand there?"

"What else would I do?"

"If you're worried about me running away, you can come with me while I look around. It's my first time here, so you can introduce me to the place!"

Shen Fan said as he started walking forward.

Seeing that the man was still standing there like a log, Shen Fan said speechlessly.

"I won't make you come with me for nothing. How about I give you ten Spirit Rice grains later?"

The man's eyes lit up instantly!

"Oh, right, brother, I don't have any Spirit Stones on me..."

Before Shen Fan could finish speaking, the man angrily retorted, "What's the point of saying anything if you don't have money!"

"But I have Spirit Rice!"

"Let's go! Keep going!"

The man immediately stepped forward and put his arm around Shen Fan's shoulders.

"Where do you want to go? I'll lead the way, but you're paying!"

"How do you exchange Spirit Rice for Spirit Stones?"

"Generally speaking, one low-grade Spirit Stone can be exchanged for ten thousand low-grade White Jade Spirit Rice grains, which is about half a kilogram!"

The young man explained.

"But here, the price might fluctuate a bit..."

"Huh?"

Shen Fan was immediately stunned.

He only had a dozen Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice grains on him.

Those medicinal herbs just now were worth three low-grade Spirit Stones, and with the errand fee for that Baishitong, he didn't know if these Spirit Rice grains would be enough.

But then he heard the man continue, "Some merchants are black-hearted, and they might only give you one low-grade Spirit Stone for half a kilogram!"

Shen Fan continued to ask, "What about mid-grade, high-grade, and Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice?"

"Those things are worth a lot. A thousand mid-grade Spirit Rice grains, which is about fifty grams, can be exchanged for one low-grade Spirit Stone. A hundred high-grade Spirit Rice grains can be exchanged for one, and Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice is even more valuable. One grain can be exchanged for one low-grade Spirit Stone, but basically no idiot would be willing to exchange Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice for low-grade Spirit Stones. That stuff basically doesn't circulate in this kind of market!"

"They're that valuable?"

Shen Fan was immediately surprised.

Didn't that mean he was currently carrying wealth equivalent to a dozen low-grade Spirit Stones?

After understanding the market prices, Shen Fan didn't exchange the Spirit Rice in front of the man.

Instead, he went to a shop and told the young man, "Wait for me here. I'm going in to take a look!"

The man didn't suspect anything and stood at the entrance waiting for Shen Fan.

After Shen Fan went inside, he immediately went to the counter and said, "Shopkeeper, can you exchange Spirit Rice for Spirit Stones here?"

The shopkeeper narrowed his eyes and said with interest, "Of course, but the price is a bit higher than outside, but we can guarantee your safety. You know, it's troublesome if you're targeted in the market. Inside the market, we have people from the Heavenly Xuan Sect protecting you, but what about outside the market?"

"What's the price?"

"Ten thousand low-grade Spirit Rice grains for one low-grade Spirit Stone, one thousand mid-grade Spirit Rice grains for one low-grade Spirit Stone..."

The price was ten percent higher than outside.

Shen Fan anxiously asked, "What about Supreme-Grade?"

"No idiot would exchange Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice for Spirit Stones. Would someone who can afford to eat Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice care about a mere low-grade Spirit Stone?"

Shen Fan's mouth twitched. "I'm that idiot. Just tell me, how do you exchange Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice?"

After saying that, he directly took out a Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice grain and placed it on the counter.