Butting In
The monk selling Jade Shell Fruit was dressed in a black Daoist robe and wore a veil that obscured his face.
This is one of the few people in the market who wear veils. Almost everyone here is Lineage cultivator, and they all know each other very well. They also all have elders here.
Jade Shell Fruit were also displayed separately on a piece of golden brocade.
It was placed upside down in a translucent jade bowl.
Through the jade bowl, you can see that the Jade Shell Fruit are pale yellow all over and still have some fresh soil on them.
It was clearly only recently started mining.
Unlike ordinary spiritual fruits that grow on the ground, these Jade Shell Fruit grow underground. Those who do not understand their habits or recognize their stems and leaves often miss out on this spiritual fruit.
Ye Jingcheng looked at the cultivator, then asked if he could get a closer look.
After receiving an affirmative nod, the jade bowl was slightly lifted, revealing tiny roots growing on the spiritual fruit.
"Fellow Daoist, how much are your Jade Shell Fruit?"
"Fellow Daoist, you truly live up to your reputation as a scion of a great Lineage. You've already become a Grand Alchemist at such a young age!" the black-clad cultivator exclaimed in admiration of Ye Jingcheng.
"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me. I have only read a few books on alchemy. Seeing how precious this Jade Shell Fruit, I would like to offer it to my elders if possible!" Ye Jingcheng squinted his eyes, ignoring the praise, and spoke eloquently and calmly.
This cultivator wanted to see through Ye Jingcheng's background and raise the price, but Ye Jingcheng naturally wouldn't let him have his way.
In these unregulated markets, prices are extremely arbitrary, and prices are set at will.
Ye Jingcheng didn't want to be taken advantage of.
"Fellow Daoist is truly filial. Rest assured, this Jade Shell Fruit is not expensive. However, there are two brothers, and one of us has already been injured in the process of obtaining this Jade Shell Fruit." The black-clad cultivator said, his tone becoming somewhat somber.
"Fellow Daoist, please take it if you offer three hundred Spirit Stones!"
"Two hundred Spirit Stones!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head; he wasn't going to listen to this black-clad cultivator's story.
No matter how touching it is, it's useless. This Bigen fruit is indeed worth 260 Spirit Stones, but that's at an auction, and auctions take a cut.
Moreover, this cultivator clearly wanted to make a move as soon as possible, probably because he had damaged Spirit Talisman Law Artifacts or Spirit Talisman and wanted to buy some new Law Artifact.
After all, they had the protection of the Taiyi Sect when they arrived, but once they left the island, these Rogue Cultivators could easily become new prey.
Without sufficient means, one might end up doing all the work for someone else's benefit.
"Fellow Daoist, this is too little!"
"At least two hundred and sixty Spirit Stones, that's the price in this market, and this fruit is very rare!" The black-clad cultivator shook his head.
"Two hundred and ten Spirit Stones, fellow Daoist, you are mistaken. The market is the market, this is Jade Dragon Valley!" Ye Jingcheng shook his head.
"Alright, fellow Daoist, add another ten Spirit Stones!" The black-clad cultivator remained silent for a moment, clearly backing down.
However, just as Ye Jingcheng was about to close the deal, a voice suddenly rang out from behind.
"Two hundred and sixty Spirit Stones, I'll take them!"
Ye Jingcheng's face darkened, and he looked behind him, only to see Li Xiangcai wearing the Li Family's Pill Furnace robe, walking over unhurriedly.
He then took out a bag full of Spirit Stones directly from his Storage Bag.
The stall owner in black didn't take it, and Ye Jingcheng involuntarily took two steps to the left, blocking the way.
In the street market, it's not allowed for two people to ask about prices together, let alone interrupt others when they're negotiating.
This violates the rules for street vendors.
This also violates a major taboo that is generally accepted in the Cultivation World!
Otherwise, if everyone did this, wouldn't street stalls turn into auctions?
Judging from the other party's arrogant expression, he probably couldn't wait for Ye Jingcheng to make a move, since Qian He and the Li Family had powerful backing.
If Ye Jingcheng were to take action, he would be Qian He.
As for Li Xiangcai, doing this would at most incur Ye Jingcheng's resentment, and the relationship between the two families was already extremely hostile.
So the other party acted like a complete scoundrel.
"I'm offering a high price, you should sell to me. And if you don't, I'll remember you!" Li Xiangcai ignored Ye Jingcheng's murderous gaze and only looked at the black-clad rogue Rogue Cultivator.
The threats in their words were blatant and unbridled!
These words were extremely effective, and the black-clad cultivator visibly trembled.
However, to Ye Jingcheng's surprise, the black-clad cultivator still spoke to him:
"Fellow Daoist, let's return to the same question: do you want two hundred and twenty Spirit Stones?" the black-clad cultivator persisted.
Upon hearing this, Ye Jingcheng was somewhat surprised, but he quickly recovered and immediately took out two hundred and twenty Spirit Stones!
It was handed over to the other party.
The Jade Shell Fruit fell into Ye Jingcheng's hands and he quickly put them into his Storage Bag. He breathed a sigh of relief, while Li Xiangcai was furious.
He hadn't expected that even with an extra forty Spirit Stones and his threat of the Li Family, he still couldn't threaten the other party!
After completing the transaction, the black-clad cultivator secretly transmitted his voice to Ye Jingcheng:
"Fellow Daoist Ye, when you depart, would you be so kind as to offer me a ride? I, Hei, am willing to contribute ten Spirit Stones."
"There's no need to board the Spirit Boat. I have my own Law Artifacts. Just let me hang behind you!" The black-clad cultivator added, worried that Ye Jingcheng might refuse.
Ye Jingcheng hesitated for a moment after hearing this, then replied:
"This matter needs to be discussed with the elders of the clan. Leave me a communication Spirit Talisman. If I contact you within three days, this matter can be accomplished!" Ye Jingcheng also felt quite favorably disposed towards the other party because he saw that the other party was following the rules.
But just because he has a lot of goodwill doesn't mean he's unguarded!
Moreover, he really couldn't make that decision.
Next, Ye Jingcheng continued browsing the street stalls and night market, with Li Xiangcai following him like a persistent leech, which greatly annoyed Ye Jingcheng.
Finally, Ye Jingcheng took a fancy to another spirit medicine and casually made a bid. Li Xiangcai raise the price by fifty.
This time, the cultivator hesitated again, but Ye Jingcheng simply left.
The stall owner quickly made the deal!
This made Li Xiangcai even more furious. He knew perfectly well that he had fallen for Ye Jingcheng's trick again.
So he continued to follow Ye Jingcheng like a leech.
Ye Jingcheng wasn't annoyed; he casually asked the price and told him to follow.
As an Alchemist, even just looking at the medicinal properties of spirit medicine and learning more about them would be a good gain for him.
As for Li Xiangcai, Ye Jingcheng had only one thought in mind: don't let him find an opportunity to be alone.
After looking around most of the area, Ye Jingcheng retreated back to the Ye Family's residential complex.
Meanwhile, in the cave abode behind Jade Dragon Pool Mountain, Qian He Master Luoyuan also gathered together.
In front of the two were many spirit eggs and Jade Dragon Grass.
Among them, three are the most dazzling.
"You said you suspect someone went to Jade Dragon Pool before you?" Qian He asked with slight doubt.
"That's right, the Ye Family is the most suspicious, but Ye Xingliu of the Ye Family, and even the two Foundation Establishment Spirit Beasts of the Ye Family, haven't made a move, and no one else has the strength to do so!"
"Those are the Xu Family and the Mo Family!" Qian He asked.
"The Li Family is also a possibility!" Master Luoyuan sneered.
Upon hearing this, Qian He's expression changed, but he had to acknowledge the other party's words; after all, it was the Li Family that had attracted away the Purple Mansion Demon Beast!
"Assign the Li Family more work, and continue to observe them for the next few days!"