(The shopkeeper's surname in the previous chapter was incorrect and has been corrected.)
When he had first refined the Nine-Pattern Indestructible Pill, Lin Yi had secretly estimated that, with three times the medicinal potency of an ordinary Indestructible Pill, it should sell for at least one hundred thousand Void Crystal Coins each.
But after specifically inquiring into the market prices for Indestructible Pills, he learned that his idea had been nothing more than wishful thinking.
The auxiliary ingredients for Indestructible Pills were all controlled resources, long monopolized jointly by the Emperor Alliances of several major cities in the Source Realm, with market prices tightly controlled. Even if ordinary cultivators could refine Indestructible Pills, the inconsistent quality of pills sold individually gave buyers ample room to drive down prices, and they often could not fetch much.
Thus, when Shopkeeper Fang quoted a purchase price of eighty thousand Void Crystal Coins per pill, Lin Yi instead found it rather unexpected.
This price far exceeded the reasonable range he had anticipated, clearly demonstrating Myriad Treasures Pavilion's sincerity in seeking cooperation.
However, while the price pleased him, Lin Yi did not immediately agree.
After all, only he could refine Nine-Pattern Indestructible Pills. Although he only had two left at the moment, if he could use this opportunity to establish a long-term partnership with Myriad Treasures Pavilion, the future gains would far surpass the short-term value of these two pills.
Naturally, he had to seek more long-term benefits rather than simply sell the pills in a one-time transaction.
Lin Yi changed the subject and looked at Shopkeeper Fang. "Does your pavilion sell Indestructible Substance? If so, what is the price?"
"Indestructible Substance?"
Shopkeeper Fang was initially stunned, then a trace of surprise flashed through his eyes. "Could it be that Lord Lin can continue refining