Bai Heyu thought highly of Yang Shi.
Aside from Demonic Dao Kill, he had also seen a distinctive charm in Yang Shi.
A mere mortal had actually managed, through his own means, to become the organizer of the new Rogue Cultivator Market and earn the respect of countless rogue cultivators.
Even many martial artists of the Innate Grandmaster Realm could not accomplish that.
Because cultivators looked down on martial artists from the bottom of their hearts.
What was more, he could vaguely tell that Yang Shi's son was highly talented and would likely achieve great things in the future.
The path of cultivation was long. It was necessary to leave behind a few good karmic ties, so he gifted the child a protective artifact. If it could save the child's life at a critical moment, it would bear a good fruit that might one day help him in return.
Now that Yang Shi had asked about trading, Bai Heyu did not find it abrupt.
"Hehe~ we disciples of the Blackstone Sect do not need to trade resources with one another like this. There is a place within the sect called Mystic Treasure Town. From grain, fruit, beasts, and tools to pills, talismans, formations, and cultivation supplies, it has everything. We can buy whatever we need at any time."
"Oh, and any Spirit Objects we do not need can also be sold to Mystic Treasure Town, where they will be converted into Spirit Stones."
Bai Heyu spoke with great pride. In his eyes, this Rogue Cultivator Market was merely a group of impoverished cultivators setting up roadside stalls, no different in essence from the beggars Yang Shi saw asking for food outside teahouses.
"That is far too convenient! But how does the Blackstone Sect obtain such abundant supplies? Enough to provide for so many disciples?"
"The Blackstone Sect governs all the Spirit Fields in the Great Nai Dynasty. Hundreds of cultivation lineages supply us with spirit plants, spirit mines, Spirit Meals, Spirit Brews, beast taming, and every one of the Hundred Arts of Cultivation. Countless disciples explore outside as well. Why would we ever lack cultivation supplies?"
Bai Heyu's face brimmed with confidence.
"Hiss~ I see. I have learned much."
Yang Shi sucked in a cold breath. From Mystic Treasure Town alone, he could sense the power of the colossal Blackstone Sect.
A super sect that gathered the cultivation resources of an entire dynasty for its own use.
Yang Genshuo also reassessed the Blackstone Sect's strength. It was terrifyingly powerful!
They had to maintain good relations with the Blackstone Sect and preserve the title of Blackstone Walker. At the very least, within this little patch of the Great Nai Dynasty, anyone who wished to touch the Yang Family would first have to consider the Blackstone Sect's face.
This was like wearing a tiger's skin.
"Brother Yang, why did you suddenly ask about this? Is there some treasure you need me to purchase on your behalf? Given our relationship, just say the word."
"I do indeed have something I would like to ask of Senior Brother Bai, but it is not about buying a treasure. It is about selling one."
"Oh? What is it? Mystic Treasure Town does not accept ordinary items."
"A new kind of Spirit Meal. It is currently being made. Senior Brother Bai will be able to see it when you come next year."
"Good. If it is a valuable new Spirit Meal, I can recommend Yang's Shop as a Spirit Meal supplier lineage for the Blackstone Sect. It just so happens that I can complete a sect task and earn some Spirit Stones as well."
"Many thanks, Senior Brother Bai. Then, see you next year!"
The Bluestone Market came to an end, and Yang Shi found a new channel through which to sell Fasting Cakes.
Clap clap clap!
Yang Genshuo could not help applauding Yang Shi.
"This kid has got it. Going straight into business with the Blackstone Sect is much more reliable. After all, it is the Great Nai Dynasty's only major cultivation sect."
If the Yang Family could become the Blackstone Sect's Spirit Meal supplier lineage and receive the sect's protection, then they would not need to fear the Ge Family.
"What a pity. I can only give him my Fasting Cakes during this year's sacrificial ceremony."
As Yang Genshuo was thinking this, Xu Mengqi called.
"Old classmate, I brought your samples over. I do not know where your home is, so could you come out and meet me?"
"Okay!"
Yang Genshuo had been waiting for this. There were only a few hours left until the ancestral sacrifice. He had not slowed down time, since the Yang Family's situation was currently fairly stable and it was gradually developing. He basically did not need to intervene.
He could go out for a meal and return just in time for the ancestral sacrifice.
Yang Genshuo had just changed clothes when hurried knocking sounded at his door.
"Huh? She found my place after all?"
But when he opened the door, it was Kidney-Deficient Young Master Zhao Tianci. The moment the door opened, Zhao Tianci grabbed Yang Genshuo's hand.
"Godfather! It worked too well! I have never been this strong!"
"Ah? Looks like it has been like this for a long time. No wonder you are so deficient."
Zhao Tianci was not very old, but his time spent firing shots was certainly not short. No wonder he had ended up this way at such a young age.
This was probably the trouble of a rich second-generation heir. Yang Genshuo curled his lip, not envious in the slightest.
But this time, Zhao Tianci's face was no longer so pale, and his complexion had improved considerably. It seemed the medicine had hit the mark.
"Godfather, I can feel the medicine wearing off, but my overall condition is much better than before. Give me another pill, please. I only want one. I really cannot stand it without this thing."
"Oh, right, Godfather. I brought my family lawyer this time. He is here to transfer the car into your name."
"Hello, Mr. Yang. The transfer documents are here. You only need to sign a few times, and I will take care of the rest."
Gold-rimmed glasses and a small suit—at a glance, he was a refined scoundrel. Yang Genshuo nodded. This was quite professional.
"The car is not important. I simply cannot bear to watch such a fine young man wither away day by day. My family makes this medicine to spare people the suffering of kidney deficiency. How could I possibly stand by and watch you die?"
Yang Genshuo signed the papers with heartfelt sincerity.
"Wait here. I will get you another Essence-Sealing Rejuvenation Pill."
Yang Genshuo returned to his study and took out a small celadon bottle. Young Master Zhao immediately poured one out and swallowed it.
A fresh, fragrant scent of plants drifted out, making even the lawyer beside him feel that the medicine was extraordinary.
It was completely unlike the pungent smell of traditional Chinese medicine.
"It is here, I can feel it! I am going to take on ten! Godfather, I will come again another day!"
"Go on. One pill a week, and you will fully recover in a month. You may even be slightly enhanced."
This Bentley Bentayga was more than enough to cover the cost of his medicine.
Yang Genshuo still had 106 bottles of Essence-Sealing Rejuvenation Pills. Moreover, this stuff was actually made from several kinds of herbal medicine from the cultivation world that replenished and strengthened kidney qi, all of which could be bought with silver.
The Yang Family did not lack silver now. He could have as much as he wanted.
"Farewell, Godfather!"
Zhao Tianci drove off in his Porsche sports car with a whoosh.
Yang Genshuo stood behind him, admiring the sports car's dashing form for quite a while before sighing. "It really looks like a Xiaomi SU7."
"Young people should be like Young Master Zhao and just buy a Porsche to drive. There is no need to insist on getting a Xiaomi SU7 for the sake of face."
"Oh, right. What was I about to do?"
"Fuck, Xu Mengqi."
Vroom!
The engine roared as he shot out of the courtyard, picking up Xu Mengqi beside the subway entrance, where she was guarding a large box of samples.
With delicate light makeup, a face like peach blossoms, and a full figure, she made passing cars slow down for another look.
"Sorry, I am late. Something held me up just now."
Though Yang Genshuo had been half an hour late, Xu Mengqi still wore a smile as she got into the Bentley.
"It is fine. I guessed you had something come up. It was not that long."
"What are we going to eat?"
Yang Genshuo thought for a moment. "Up ahead, there is a Tianshui Mala Tang place that is pretty good."
"How did you know I have been craving that for ages? Let's hurry, I am starving!"
Because it was close by, and once we finished eating, I could go home and check on the cultivation world's progress. Yang Genshuo was now so restless whenever he did not look that it felt as though ants were crawling all over him. He had even begun worrying over gains and losses, afraid Yang Shi might miss some opportunity while he was away.
After parking the Bentley outside the mala tang restaurant, the owner insisted on personally showing Yang Genshuo his cooking skills.
Xu Mengqi recalled the little interaction they had shared in college and found that they had endless topics to talk about.
She also said that none of the people she had met these past years had suited her, and that she had always been alone.
When she reached the emotional part, tears streamed endlessly down her face.
After finishing his meal, Yang Genshuo said that he had left home in a rush today and had not brought money on his phone, so he would treat her next time.
"Just take a taxi home in a bit. I still have something to handle at home, so I'm heading out first, old classmate!"
Yang Genshuo drove away, leaving Xu Mengqi standing there with a blank expression.
"Time to go home and munch on Fasting Cakes!"
The effect of these Fasting Cakes would determine how many Spirit Stones he could sell them for.
There was still more to come.
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