The Landlord's House Has No Surplus Grain

To leave that troublesome place as quickly as possible.

As the group sped up their journey, Wu Family Market, which was originally expected to take three days to reach, was arrived at by the afternoon of the second day.

Although Wu Family Market was named as a "market," it sounded like some rural town, with a rustic atmosphere hitting you in the face.

But in reality, Wu Family Market was not rustic.

From afar, its tall city walls and magnificent gates appeared before their eyes, and the sounds of bustling activity from within the city could faintly be heard.

On the wide, gravel-paved roads on both sides, teams of merchants from various villages came and went, flowing endlessly.

Entering the city gate, a broad street paved with huge bluestones stretched out before them, extending into the distance. Shops lined both sides of the street, with shouts and bargaining sounds filling the air.

Its prosperity was no less than that of important county towns in some feudal eras of his previous life.

But it made sense, after all, it was a territory occupied by cultivators; no matter how remote, it wouldn't be too bad.

However, most of the shops on both sides of the street sold items for mortals, catering to the large number of mortal guards and martial artists who followed the merchant caravans from various villages.

Occasionally, items used by cultivators would also flow out of these shops, exchanged for treasures that mortals had obtained by chance from those mortal martial artists.

After all, even though they were mortal martial artists, with a large enough base, they would inevitably have some good items in their hands by chance.

As for the market catering to cultivators, it was located in the northern designated market area.

That place was almost a forbidden zone for mortals, a place mortals called a forbidden land of immortals, where only those with cultivation could enter.

All the business conducted there was for cultivators.

Every market day, large merchant caravans from Qing City would travel from afar and gather here.

At the same time, it attracted a large number of traveling merchants, who wanted to share in the feast of this rare grand event.

Shen Changchuan and his group arrived at just the right time.

When they arrived, the major merchant caravans from Qing City had already appeared.

A huge square was filled with dense individual stalls, and within the rows of buildings on both sides were the storefronts of merchant teams from various factions.

Looking around, the crowds were like flowing water.

And these people, were all cultivators.

Although their cultivation levels were not high, most were at the third or fourth level of Qi Induction, and there were even many who had just successfully entered Qi Induction and were doing odd jobs or manual labor.

But no matter what, the scene of so many cultivators gathered together, with thunderous noise, was still extremely shocking.

This was the first time Shen Changchuan had seen such a scene.

Because during the two and a half years in Tiannan City, in order to avoid entanglement with the outside world as much as possible, he had never even visited the nearby market area.

"I didn't expect it to be so prosperous. This way, the possibility of me achieving my goal within this market area has greatly increased."

Looking at the numerous cultivators in the vast market area, Shen Changchuan's mood was lifted.

With more merchant caravans, the goods would be even more abundant.

The possibility of fulfilling his needs would be greater.

Perhaps he could even get lucky and find treasures like in old fantasy web novels.

Although it was just a fantasy, it didn't prevent Shen Changchuan from daydreaming.

However, he also knew that

the foundation for all of this was money!

Or rather, spirit stones!

Shen Changchuan quickly suppressed his thoughts and decided to sell the spirit grain first to exchange it for spirit stones.

The group arrived at the area where the grain merchants were located among the Qing City merchant caravans.

Shen Changchuan casually found a grain merchant's stall and inquired about the grain price.

However, the other party's answer made him widen his eyes.

"What? Ten catties of spirit grain for one spirit stone? Wasn't it said to be ten catties of spirit grain per spirit stone?"

"Esteemed young master, spirit grain is a commodity, so naturally, its price fluctuates. It's impossible for it to have a fixed price."

"Moreover, there are risks in transporting large quantities of spirit grain. There are transportation costs, and we also have to pay a portion of rent to the Wu Family for trading here. Not to mention our time costs, and all these miscellaneous expenses. Charging you ten catties of spirit grain for one spirit stone is already a generous price."

"If you don't believe me, feel free to ask at other shops. We're not arbitrarily setting this price."

The shop assistant explained meticulously, a hint of helplessness on his face.

However, only heaven knew how much of that "helplessness" was genuine.

Shen Changchuan couldn't help but furrow his brow.

Although he hadn't visited many cultivator markets, some principles were universal. His past experience buying and selling things could be applied to this world.

Since the other party said so, the price offered by other grain merchants would likely be the same.

It was just that he had chosen to pay the 100 spirit stones upfront to avoid the 5% transfer loss fee from Shen Shiying.

Now, the price of grain wasn't ten catties of spirit grain for one spirit stone, but rather ten catties and five taels for one.

When he calculated it, hadn't he just wasted his effort?

"Sigh, forget it. Anyway, it's roughly the same as that transfer loss,"

"Selling one jin is selling, selling two jin is selling. Let it be."

Shen Changchuan chuckled bitterly in his heart, consoling himself.

He thought about it, the value of the Azure Origin Purifying Spirit Pill he obtained far exceeded the value of this spirit grain.

Was there any need to be so meticulous, calculating the profit or loss of those ten-odd spirit stones?

No need!

Completely unnecessary!

Among cultivators in the Qi Gathering realm, his assets already made him a wealthy man.

There was no need to quibble over these small matters.

Thinking this, Shen Changchuan felt much more relaxed.

However, his brow had only relaxed slightly, and a trace of sighing regret still lingered on his face.

"Then..."

Just as Shen Changchuan was about to say something to the assistant, preparing to sell all the spirit grain he had on hand.

At this moment, Guo Cheng and the other Patriarchs behind him, observing his expression, stepped forward and tugged at him.

"Young Master Shen, perhaps we could speak privately?"

"What is it?"

Shen Changchuan, feeling a bit strange, followed them out of the shop to a corner.

"Young Master Shen, these shop assistants are all opportunistic. If it's an outsider they don't recognize, they'll offer the same low, standardized price. But if it's someone they know, they can get a higher internal price for acquaintances."

"I, Guo Cheng, have some connections through years of dealing in charcoal. I can probably get you an internal price. If you find it troublesome, Young Master Shen, you can leave the selling of the spirit grain to us."

Guo Cheng stammered slightly.

However, even with that said, securing an internal price wasn't that easy.

But they had all seen Shen Changchuan frown after asking for the price.

And two days ago, when they encountered the attackers in black, they had fled before engaging in combat. From any perspective, this wouldn't leave a good impression on this incredibly powerful young man.

Along the way, every Patriarch had felt a sense of unease.

If they didn't seize this opportunity to proactively help Young Master Shen resolve a minor trouble and make a good impression, when would they?

"Is that so?"

Shen Changchuan was taken aback.

He couldn't help but curse inwardly, Damn it,

Even in a world of cultivation, business still involves human relationships and social maneuvering!

"Wait a minute, are you guys going to pay the difference out of your own pockets to trick me with this 'acquaintance' internal price?"

"If you feel guilty about fleeing that day and want to compensate me with the price difference, you really don't have to."

Shen Changchuan suddenly thought of something and glanced at them.

He said directly.

"I didn't blame you that day. After all, you are only at the Qi Gathering Third Level and Fourth Level. Staying there wouldn't have made much difference."

"In fact, if the enemy were too strong, I would also flee without hesitation."

"Oh, Young Master Shen, what are you saying?!"

Shen Changchuan's words moved Guo Cheng, the Patriarch of the Li Family, and the others present.

"Don't worry, Young Master Shen. Our families have been operating in the borderlands for decades, even centuries. We have our connections and are sure to get a good price."

"Then I'll trouble all of you."

At this point, Shen Changchuan no longer refused and accepted the offer.

What?

You're saying he traded one Azure Origin Purifying Spirit Pill for an amount of spirit grain worth countless times more? That he's so rich that a dozen spirit stones are nothing?

Don't be ridiculous, Even the richest landlord runs out of grain sometimes!