Spirit Wine Snatched Up in a Frenzy, Encountering an Array Master
Riding their Flying Paper Crane, the two gradually approached the Red Maple Valley Market.
This is Xu Changqing's second time here.
Compared to the first time, the foot traffic is indeed much greater.
Every now and then you can see a shuttle, a flying boat, or a spaceship.
Of course, the most common were Flying Paper Crane.
After all, the price isn't high, and the speed isn't slow either.
It offers excellent value for money.
After landing, Hu Bugui asked, "Should we find a stall first?"
Xu Changqing carefully put away the Flying Paper Crane, then pointed to the Farmer's Heart Society building not far away and said, "Let's sell some of my stored Spirit Rice Grain and Premium Vegetables first, and exchange them for some Spirit Stone."
Hu Bugui nodded upon hearing this. "Alright, let's go at your pace."
Immediately, the two headed towards Farmer's Heart Society's trading point.
As it gets closer and closer.
You can see many cultivators.
Various Spirit Root came and went.
It was a sea of heads.
After all, there is only one year left until the Formal Disciple Grand Competition.
Everyone wants to take this opportunity to make a fortune.
Even if they don't shine brightly, they can still improve their ranking.
Xu Changqing and Hu Bugui quickly entered the first floor of Farmer's Heart Society.
Both of them looked at today's market ratio without prior arrangement.
The Second-Grade Spirit Rice remains stable.
Inferior 1:1.7.
Premium 1:1.6.
Top-quality 1:1.5.
There are occasional fluctuations, but the changes are not significant.
However, the price of First-Grade Spirit Rice has rebounded.
From the previous 1:6 or 1:7.
The ratio has now reached 1:8.
This ratio is acceptable to most people.
It's neither high nor low.
Therefore, most people are now buying First-Grade Spirit Rice.
Hu Bugui said gloatingly, "It's definitely because of the impact of the Rogue Cultivator Market that even a behemoth like Farmer's Heart Society has to compromise."
Xu Changqing neither confirmed nor denied this. "Perhaps."
Then, he found a window with fewer people and queued up.
The exchange was completed shortly afterward.
A 500-jin (approximately 250 kg) Grade-Two Spirit Field yielded Supreme-Grade Spirit Rice, resulting in 3 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone and 33 Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
Several hundred kilograms of Premium Vegetables, combined, barely amount to one Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
There's no way around it; the market has no shortage of Premium Vegetables right now.
Because many Spirit Farmer grow it, the price is particularly stable.
Fortunately, this was due to our previous efforts.
Xu Changqing already has more than 20 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
Inviting a formation master to install the formation is absolutely no problem.
Moreover, there are still 500 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine that haven't been sold.
Once things were settled, the two immediately left the trading point.
Once outside, Hu Bugui took the lead in setting the pace.
Xu Changqing had only been here twice before.
Moreover, there was a year's gap in between.
On the other hand, Hu Bugui was more familiar with the place because he had visited more often.
The two walked towards a street with more pedestrian traffic, talking as they went.
"These stalls are divided into free and paid sections."
What's the difference?
"Free stalls can only be set up on streets with low foot traffic."
"Understood. Paid stalls can be set up on streets with high foot traffic."
"Yes, so you can come with me. The two of you can rent a bigger place!"
Under Hu Bugui's guidance, they quickly found the manager of the rented stall.
The more people on a street, the higher the stall fee.
The minimum requirement is 10 Low-Grade Spirit Stone, and the maximum can reach 1 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
Before long, Hu Bugui found a suitable stall for two people.
The stall fee is 30 Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
If it were just one person, it would indeed be quite tall.
But if the cost is split between the two of them, it's barely acceptable.
Moreover, the street where this stall is located has a high volume of pedestrian traffic.
It's located right next to an intersection.
People come and go in an endless stream.
Xu Changqing only sells Spirit Rice Wine, so one table is enough.
Hu Bugui, however, was different; he sold spirit beasts, which required a larger space.
Xu Changqing picked up the prepared paper and pen and wrote down the price of the Spirit Rice Wine.
20 Low-Grade Spirit Stone per jin (500g), no bargaining.
This price is a bit expensive.
Normal Spirit Rice Wine costs 1 Low-Grade Spirit Stone per pound.
Some inferior ones can sell for 2 or 3 jin (1 catties) or more.
Even 5 jin (2.5 catties).
But Xu Changqing was genuinely confident that he could sell it.
After all, this is not just Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine.
It is, however Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine of Expert Tier.
"20 Low-Grade Spirit Stone per pound? Are you out of your mind?"
"Yeah, it's not like we haven't tried it before. Who would sell it for such an exorbitant price!"
"This is definitely their first time selling something; they're so inexperienced."
Passersby glanced at it, but were all deterred by the price.
Many people were even angry, feeling that the price was impolite.
Xu Changqing remained silent, but instead pulled out another piece of paper.
Six large characters: [Free 1-cup trial]
Even a small glassful of wine quickly fills the air with its rich aroma.
The passersby, who had initially expressed disdain, anger, and contempt, suddenly froze.
Many people twitched their nostrils.
I kept sniffing and eventually got closer to the stall.
One of the men, a rather thick-necked man, couldn't help but swallow hard. "Fellow Daoist, your Spirit Rice Wine tastes so unique! What grade of Spirit Rice Grain was it brewed from?"
"Second rank." Xu Changqing held up two fingers of his right hand.
Everyone was taken aback by what they heard.
They've had their Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine before.
Most of the Spirit Rice Wine on the market is brewed from Second-Grade Spirit Rice.
It definitely doesn't smell like alcohol.
Finally, the burly man couldn't resist any longer and asked, "Can I really try a cup?"
Xu Changqing nodded. "Of course."
"Then I won't be polite." The other person immediately grabbed the wine glass and brought it to their lips.
But she didn't drink it right away.
Instead, they inhaled deeply the pervasive aroma of alcohol.
Gradually, I became completely absorbed in the experience.
After a long while, she cautiously took a sip.
The moment it touched my taste buds, my eyes widened in surprise.
The liquor wasn't very strong, but it had a wonderful aftertaste.
After sliding into the abdomen, it immediately transformed into a warm current that flowed throughout the body.
I felt refreshed from the inside out.
She even unconsciously let out a groan.
Xu Changqing observed the other party's reaction and asked with a smile, "How was it?"
"I'll buy 10... no, I'll buy 20 jin!" The burly-necked man immediately pulled out his money.
"Huh?" The people around were completely dumbfounded.
"Could this be a plant?" someone wondered.
However, ignoring the suspicious looks from those around him, the burly man flashed a fawning smile at Xu Changqing and asked, "Fellow Daoist, could you give me one of your Communication Talisman?"
Xu Changqing shook his head and said, "Sorry, I don't like being disturbed."
Just kidding, I have so many secrets about myself.
If people keep coming to buy alcohol, it will be easy to be discovered.
"What a pity." The burly-necked man turned and left with a hint of regret.
"Is it really that good?" People around them started trying it.
However, everyone who had drunk it had the same reaction as the burly-necked man from earlier.
That means paying money.
Some people buy 5 jin (2.5 catties).
Some people buy 10 jin (5 catties).
In just a short while, 100 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine were sold.
It's important to know that 1 jin (500g) costs 20 Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
100 jin is equal to 2000 Low-Grade Spirit Stone.
This is equivalent to 20 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
"Hiss!" Hu Bugui, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but gasp.
I haven't even opened for business yet.
They earned 20 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
The differences between people are just too great.
However, this is just the beginning.
As more and more people buy, a herd mentality is triggered.
As a result, not only did more people buy them, but word of mouth also began to spread.
Xu Changqing started as an ordinary Spirit Farmer.
He suddenly became a somewhat well-known winemaker.
Luckily, he was cautious.
They did not take out all 500 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine.
Otherwise, it will lead to two outcomes.
First, it caused a looting frenzy.
Second, it attracts attention.
Of course, this has already happened.
Fortunately, it's a small-scale operation.
Within a controllable range.
They watched as 200 jin of Second-Grade Spirit Rice Wine were sold.
Received 40 Mid-Grade Spirit Stone.
It's sufficient for both daily life and finding a formation master.
Therefore, Xu Changqing decided to close up shop.
Just then, someone squeezed through the crowd.
Wearing a sun hood.
She has a curvaceous figure.
She was clearly a female cultivator.
They weren't wearing the robes of formal disciple, so their Spirit Root and origins were unknown.
Han Xin, smelling the lingering scent of alcohol in the air, immediately looked up and asked, "Is there any more?"
Looking at this fairly delicate face, Xu Changqing felt he had seen it somewhere before, and asked in return, "How many do you want?"
Han Xin licked her lips and said, "I'll take as many as you have."
Xu Changqing took out 5 jin (2.5 kg) and handed it over. "That's all I have left."
Han Xin tossed out a Mid-Grade Spirit Stone, saying generously, "Keep the change."
Then, under the astonished gazes of Xu Changqing and those around her.
He poured it directly into his mouth and drank it like a guzzler.
Glug glug glug~~~
It took a full ten seconds to stop, and then he let out a burp.
Hu Bugui nearby, exclaimed in surprise, "Wow, she's actually a female drunkard!"
Xu Changqing was also surprised; he hadn't expected the other person to love drinking so much.
"Wait a minute." Han Xin savored the taste, then suddenly felt it was familiar. She quickly remembered something, and couldn't help but look at Xu Changqing in front of her before tentatively asking, "Do you know Pei Mo?"
Xu Changqing paused for a moment, then nodded. "Yes."
Han Xin then asked, "Do you know Li Lingbi?"
Xu Changqing remained silent, only nodding repeatedly.
Han Xin finally remembered, and exclaimed with wide eyes, "So this wine tastes just like the one Pei Mo gave me! It's you who brewed it!"
At this moment, Xu Changqing finally remembered who this woman was, and exclaimed, "I remember now, you also attended Senior Brother Li Lingbi's birthday banquet, you were that formation master!"
Five people stayed behind after attending Li Lingbi's birthday banquet.
Myself, Li Sancai, Pei Mo, and Li Lingbi.
The fifth person is the one standing right in front of us.
A female array mage who awakened the Earth Spirit Root!!!