Fengyang Market
She paused, then continued, "In my opinion, of the hundred or so Foundation Establishment cultivators in the entire Border Province, only about ten have the potential to break through to the Purple Mansion in the future."
"Chen Changxuan and Chen Nianzhi from the Chen Clan are both among the dozen or so people. They might have to live under their thumb in the future, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to be on good terms with them beforehand."
"You always only see the surface of things," the Liu Clan family matriarch shook her head and said helplessly, "That's why my uncle passed the position of matriarch to me instead of you."
"..."
Chen Nianzhi rode his flying sword to Fengyang Market, pondering the Liu Clan family patriarch's intentions along the way.
The female patriarch of the Liu Immortal Clan was indeed a seasoned and capable woman. Liu Jueyan wanted to befriend the Chen Clan, but instead of being humble or arrogant, she acted in a perfectly appropriate manner.
Strictly speaking, the Liu Clan suffered a great loss just like the Chen Clan seventy years ago, and they even joined forces to oppose the Azure Sun Sect at that time.
However, this shrewd and calculating patriarch of the immortal clan actually disregarded the Azure Sun Sect cultivators and insisted on selling the treasure to him, which was beyond his expectations.
What he didn't know was that the reason Liu Jueyan was determined to sever ties with the Azure Sun Sect was actually the fact that Chen Qingyuan had passed away after taking the Foundation-Building Pill.
This matter may seem insignificant, but it reveals the true nature of things from a single leaf. To those with a discerning eye, it has thoroughly exposed the cold-heartedness of the Azure Sun Sect's higher-ups, dispelling their unrealistic fantasies.
This incident chilled the hearts of many, and more than one Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan felt the same way, prompting the various Lineage, who had long harbored resentment, to finally make up their minds.
People can start over after being hurt or defeated, as long as they regain their confidence. But when people's hearts are scattered, it is difficult to go back to what it was before.
"It seems that the Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan of Feng Commandery, at least the Liu Clan, intends to form an alliance."
Chen Nianzhi thought to herself, the Chen Clan is now the number one immortal clan in Yu Commandery. The six major immortal clans jointly govern Yu Commandery, and they are all one in the face of common interests and crises.
To some extent, the Chen Clan can now speak on behalf of the major Lineage in Yu Commandery.
The Beast Turmoil is about to strike in twenty years, and no single prefecture in the Border Province will be strong enough to fight against the Demon Beast under the command of the Heavenly Python Demon King.
Liu Jueyan may be trying to establish a relationship with me first, and in the future she will probably discuss the possibility of forming an alliance with the major Lineage of Feng Commandery.
"Maybe I'm overthinking it."
"The relationships between the major Lineage in the three Border Province are complex and intertwined. There are many grudges and hatreds among them, stemming from their struggle for interests."
"Unless Beast Turmoil uprising is imminent, it's unlikely that we can abandon our hatred and form an alliance."
Thinking this, Chen Nianzhi suppressed her thoughts and continued flying on her sword towards Fengyang Market.
Just two days later, he flew more than 10,000 miles and arrived at the largest Cultivation Market in Feng Commandery.
Compared to Yu Commandery, which is closer to the Ten-Thousand-Li Great Wilderness, Feng Commandery's cultivation Immortal Realm is more prosperous. If you count, there are about seven or eight more Foundation Establishment cultivators than in Yu Commandery.
Most importantly, the Xu Clan, a member of the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan, is stationed in Feng Commandery.
The Xu Immortal Clan has existed for over eight hundred years, until it rose to prominence three hundred years ago, producing its first Purple Mansion cultivator.
After advancing to the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan, the Xu Clan cultivated a Third-Order Spirit Vein. In addition, they also occupied a third-order Underground Earth Vein in Feng Commandery.
That Underground Earth Vein is only a third-grade low-level vein, but it can nurture some earth-attribute heavenly materials and earthly treasures every once in a while. Most importantly, it can also nurture a Wutu Crystal every hundred years.
The Wutu Crystal is a precious heavenly materials and earthly treasures nurtured within the Underground Earth Vein. Like the Blazing Fire Crystal, it contains a trace of Power of Creation and can assist cultivators with earth- Spirit Root in breaking through to the Purple Mansion Realm.
In addition, they can also get a share of the profits from the only small Spirit Stone mine in Border Province, the Bianshan Ore Vein.
Small mineral veins can transform the Earth Mother Qi to nurture Spirit Stone. They are renewable resources, and with continuous investment and maintenance, they can be mined for thousands of years.
This mine can produce more than 10,000 Spirit Stone every year. After the profits are divided between the Xu Clan and the Yang family of the Spirit Commandery Yang Clan, the two Purple Mansion Immortal Clan, there is still an average income of more than 7,000 Spirit Stone per year.
Relying on the Spirit Stone mine and the third-order Underground Earth Vein, the Xu Clan has cultivated three Purple Mansion cultivators in the past three hundred years. Apart from the first Purple Mansion Ancestor who passed away and the Purple Mansion who died in the Beast Turmoil seventy years ago, there are two still alive today.
"Underground Earth Vein, Border Province Spiritstone Mine."
"Leaving aside the Underground Earth Vein, the dividends from the Spirit Stone mines alone exceed the annual revenue of the entire Yuyang Market. The profits that the Purple Mansion Immortal Clan can seize far surpass those of us Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan."
As Chen Nianzhi walked into Fengyang Market, he couldn't help but sigh.
With the Purple Mansion Lineage in charge, Fengyang Market is much more bustling than Yuyang Market.
Tier 2 Magical Tool- Tier 2 Magical Tool artifacts are almost impossible to buy in Yuyang Market, but a small number of them can be purchased in the shops run by the Xu Clan in Fengyang Market.
Based on this alone, it is second only to Heavenly Ruins Mountain Market, and even among the Three Provinces under the rule of the Azure Sun Sect, it can be considered a respectable Marketplace.
With more than ten days to go before the trade fair, Chen Nianzhi didn't just wait around; she decided to stroll through Fengyang Market.
Fengyang Market is jointly managed by the Xu Immortal Clan and the six Foundation Establishment Immortal Clan of Feng Commandery, with the Xu Immortal Clan alone accounting for 50% of the Fengyang Market share.
In Fengyang Market, the only place where you can buy Tier 2 treasures is the Xu Clan's shop.
As soon as Chen Nianzhi entered the Xu Clan's shop, Fengyang Pavilion, the Foundation Establishment cultivator in charge came out with a smile.
This man was a middle-aged man with a refined appearance. Upon seeing Chen Nianzhi, he smiled and said, "My Xu Mingyang. Greetings, fellow Daoist."
As he spoke, he invited Chen Nianzhi into the inner chamber, had a cup of tea brewed for her, and then said...
"I see that you are a stranger, and I wonder where you are from."
"I am Chen Nianzhi from Qingyuan Mountain." Chen Nianzhi cupped his hands in greeting and said, "This is my first time visiting Fengyang Market. It's understandable that you find me unfamiliar, fellow Daoist."
"So it was Fellow Daoist Chen in person."
Xu Mingyang's expression turned solemn, revealing a look of deep respect. "I've heard that you, Fellow Daoist, Self-Foundation Establishment, and even defeated Lin Baixi in the Sword Duel at Qingyuan Mountain. Seeing you today, I can confirm that your reputation is well-deserved."
"Fellow Daoist, you flatter me," Chen Nianzhi quickly replied. "It's just a little bit of empty fame."
After exchanging pleasantries, Xu Mingyang asked, "What would you like to buy, friend?"
"This is a list of the treasures in this shop," he said, handing over a list.
Chen Nianzhi took the list and saw that most of the items were Tier 2 heavenly materials and earthly treasures and Law Artifact.
Most of these heavenly materials and earthly treasures are earth-attribute treasures. Chen Nianzhi saw Azure Void Soil, Black Cloud Stone, and other heavenly materials and earthly treasures suitable for refining Tier 2 Life-bound Magical Treasure.
There are also some Law Artifact, most of which are earth-attribute treasures.