Chapter 39: The Xuan Shi Sect's Spirit Cuisine Supplier Clan
Bai Heyu held Yang Shi in high regard.
Beyond the Demonic Cultivator Kill, he also saw a unique charm in Yang Shi.
A mere mortal had managed to become the host of the new Rogue Cultivator Market through his own means, earning the respect of countless rogue cultivators.
Even many martial Innate Grandmasters could not achieve this.
Because cultivators looked down on martial artists from the bone.
Moreover, he could vaguely sense that Yang Shi's son had great talent and would likely accomplish much in the future.
The path of cultivation was long, and leaving behind a few good connections was necessary. So he gifted the child a Protective Magic Item, one that could save the boy's life at a critical moment, thus planting a seed of good karma that might one day benefit himself.
Now, hearing Yang Shi inquire about trade matters, he did not find it abrupt.
"Heh~ We Xuan Shi Sect disciples don't need to trade supplies among ourselves like this. The sect has a place called Xuan Bao Town. From small things like grain, fruit, beasts, and tools, to large items like pills, talismans, and formations—all Cultivation supplies are available. We can buy whatever we need at any time."
"Oh, and any spiritual items we no longer need can also be sold to Xuan Bao Town, all converted into Spirit Stones."
Bai Heyu spoke with great pride. In his eyes, this Rogue Cultivator Market was nothing more than a bunch of poor cultivators setting up street stalls—no different from how Yang Shi might look at a beggar outside a teahouse.
"That's incredibly convenient! But how does the Xuan Shi Sect obtain such abundant supplies? Enough to support so many disciples' purchases?"
"Our Xuan Shi Sect governs all the spiritual fields of the entire Great Nai Dynasty. Hundreds of cultivation families supply us—spirit plants, spirit ores, Spirit Cuisine, Spirit Brew, beast taming. The Hundred Cultivation Arts are all covered. Countless disciples explore the outside world. Why worry about a lack of Cultivation supplies?"
Bai Heyu's face brimmed with confidence.
"Sigh~ I see. I am truly enlightened."
Yang Shi drew a sharp breath, sensing from Xuan Bao Town the immense power of the Xuan Shi Sect, this behemoth.
A super-sized sect that gathered all the Cultivation supplies of an entire dynasty for its own use.
Yang Genshuo also reassessed the Xuan Shi Sect's strength. Terrifyingly strong!
He had to maintain good relations with the Xuan Shi Sect and keep the title of Xuan Shi Walker. At least within the bounds of the Great Nai Dynasty, anyone who wanted to touch the Yang Family would have to consider the Xuan Shi Sect's face.
This was like draping himself in a tiger's skin.
"Brother Yang, why the sudden questions about this? Do you have some treasure you need me to purchase on your behalf? With our relationship, just say the word."
"I do have a matter I wish to consult Senior Brother Bai about, but it's not about buying—it's about selling."
"Oh? What is it? If it's an ordinary item, Xuan Bao Town won't accept it."
"A new type of Spirit Cuisine. It's still in production. You'll see it when you come next year, Senior Brother Bai."
"Good. If it's a valuable new Spirit Cuisine, I can recommend your Yang Ji as a Spirit Cuisine Supplier Clan for the Xuan Shi Sect. That way, I can also complete a sect task and earn some Spirit Stones."
"Thank you, Senior Brother Bai. See you next year!"
With the Qingshi Marketplace concluded, Yang Shi had found a new channel to sell his Grain-abstinence Biscuits.
Clap! Clap! Clap!
Yang Genshuo couldn't help but applaud Yang Shi.
"This kid's got it. Doing business directly with the Xuan Shi Sect—that's way more reliable. After all, they're the only major cultivation Sect in the Great Nai Dynasty."
If the Yang Family could become the Xuan Shi Sect's Spirit Cuisine Supplier Clan and gain the sect's protection, then there would be no need to fear the Ge Family.
"Too bad I can't give him the Grain-abstinence Biscuits until this year's sacrifice."
As Yang Genshuo thought this, Xu Mengqi called.
"Old classmate, I've brought your samples. I don't know where your house is, so come out and meet me."
"Alright!"
Yang Genshuo had been waiting for this. There were only a few hours until the ancestor worship. He hadn't slowed down his pace; the Yang Family's situation was currently stable and slowly developing, basically not requiring his intervention.
Going out for a meal and coming back would be just in time for the ancestor worship.
Just as Yang Genshuo finished changing his clothes, urgent knocking came at the door.
"Eh? Didn't she find my house?"
But when he opened the door, it was the Kidney-Deficient Young Master Zhao Tianci, who grabbed Yang Genshuo's hand immediately.
"Godfather! It works so well! I've never been this strong!"
"Ah? Looks like it's been like this for a while. No wonder you're so deficient."
Zhao Tianci wasn't old, but his "track record" was quite long. No wonder he was in this state at such a young age.
This must be the trouble of being a rich second generation. Yang Genshuo curled his lip, feeling no envy at all.
But this time, Zhao Tianci's face wasn't so pale. His complexion had improved a lot, meaning the medicine was working.
"Godfather, I feel the Medicinal Potency wearing off, but my overall condition is much better than before. Give me another pill, please, I beg you, just one. I can't stand it without this stuff."
"Oh, and Godfather, I brought my family's lawyer this time. He'll handle transferring the car to your name."
"Hello, Mr. Yang. The transfer documents are here. You just need to sign a few things, and I'll take care of the rest."
Gold-rimmed glasses, a small suit—a textbook slickster. Yang Genshuo nodded. Now this was professional.
"The car doesn't matter—what matters is I can't stand to see a fine young man like you wasting away. My family made this medicine to spare people the misery of kidney deficiency. How could I stand by and watch you die?"
Yang Genshuo signed the document with heartfelt sincerity.
"Wait here. I'll get you another [Gu Jing Hui Yuan Pill]."
Yang Genshuo returned to the study and fetched a small celadon bottle. Young Master Zhao poured out a pill and swallowed it on the spot.
A fresh, herbal fragrance wafted out, making even the lawyer beside him sense the pill's extraordinary quality.
It was nothing like the pungent smell of traditional Chinese medicine.
"Here it comes—I can feel it! I could take on ten men! Godfather, I'll come back another day!"
"Go ahead. One pill a week, and in a month you'll fully recover your function—maybe even get a slight boost."
This Bentley Bentayga was more than enough to cover his medicine fee.
Yang Genshuo still had 106 bottles of [Gu Jing Hui Yuan Pill] left. And this stuff was actually just a few kidney-strengthening herbs from the Cultivation World, bought with silver.
The Yang Family wasn't short on silver now. He could have as much as he wanted.
"Farewell, Godfather!"
Zhao Tianci's Porsche sports car shot off like a rocket.
Yang Genshuo watched the car's sleek silhouette for a long time, then couldn't help sighing: "It really does look just like a Xiaomi SU7."
"Young people should follow Young Master Zhao's example—just buy a Porsche to drive around. No need to force yourself into a Xiaomi SU7 for face."
"Right, what was I about to do earlier?"
"Damn it. Xu Mengqi."
Vroom!
The engine roared as the car burst out of the courtyard, pulling up to the road beside the subway station where Xu Mengqi was waiting with a large box of samples.
Her makeup was delicate, her face like a blooming peach, her figure full and graceful. Passing cars couldn't help slowing down for a second look.
"Sorry I'm late—something came up and held me up."
Even though Yang Genshuo was half an hour late, Xu Mengqi still wore a bright smile as she got into the Bentley.
"It's fine. I figured you had something unexpected. It wasn't long."
"So, what are we eating?"
Yang Genshuo thought for a moment. "Up ahead, there's a Tianshui Malatang place that's pretty good."
"How did you know I've been craving that for ages? Let's hurry—I'm starving!"
Since it was close by, he could eat and then head home to check on the Cultivation World's progress. Yang Genshuo couldn't stand being away from it for even a moment now—he felt antsy, like ants were crawling all over him, even starting to fret over whether Yang Shi might miss some opportunity while he was gone.
He parked the Bentley at the entrance of the malatang shop. The Boss insisted on personally showing off his cooking skills for Yang Genshuo.
Xu Mengqi reminisced about the sparse interactions they'd had in college, finding endless topics to talk about.
She also mentioned that none of the people she'd met over the years had caught her interest, and she'd been alone all this time.
When she got emotional, tears streamed down her face.
After eating, Yang Genshuo said he'd rushed out today and forgotten his phone, so he'd treat her next time.
"Just take a cab back. I've got some things to handle at home. Later, old classmate!"
Yang Genshuo sped off in the car, leaving Xu Mengqi standing there, utterly stunned.
"Time to go home and gnaw on a Grain-abstinence Biscuit!"
The effect of this Grain-abstinence Biscuit would determine how many Spirit Stones he could sell it for.
More to come.
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