Chapter 196 Money can make all the difference!
Panlong Mountain.
Fire Dragon Cave.
The Fire Dragon Cave is located in the northwest of Panlong Mountain. It experienced great wars in the early years and was devastated. The ground fire spewed out and the fire clouds were dense all year round.
It is difficult for ordinary monks to survive, and only a handful of fire magic monks with higher cultivation levels often come here to practice.
More than three thousand years ago.
Six good casual cultivators made an appointment to come here to restrain the earth fire, contain the fire cloud, and set up numerous formations.
They turned a bad place into a blessed place and named it 'Fire Dragon Cave'. These six casual cultivators were also called the 'Sixth Patriarch of Fire Dragon Cave'.
The Sixth Patriarch originally wanted to use the Fire Dragon Cave as a place to practice and stay.
But as the six people gradually became famous, the Fire Dragon Cave gradually attracted casual cultivators and mortals to gather. Some want to worship the Sixth Patriarch as their teacher, some are interested in the practice environment of Fire Dragon Cave, and some see business opportunities here.
Because the Sixth Patriarch was kind.
Over time.
The Fire Dragon Cave actually became a gathering place for casual cultivators, and many casual cultivators spontaneously established markets here, honoring the Sixth Patriarch. With the Sixth Patriarch in charge, Huolongkufang City is naturally stable.
Probably hundreds of years passed.
The six patriarchs sat down and left, and left. But among the disciples they had accepted in the past, there were some who were outstanding, with not weak cultivation and not little ambition.
Relying on the prestige of the master, he established a sect. Relying on the Huolongkufang Market to make money, it turned out to be prosperous.
Three of them continue to this day——
……
"Fire Cloud Sect."
"Shenqimen."
"Seven Xuanmen."
"In the realm of Fire Dragon Cave, these three sects are headed. The Fire Cloud Sect is inherited from ancestor Huoyun and is proficient in alchemy and weapon refining. The Shenqi Sect is inherited from the ancestor of Demon Refining and is proficient in formations, the 'Ten Directions True Fire Demon Refining Array' 'The Qixuan Sect has a great reputation, inherited from the Qixuan Ancestor, and everyone in the sect practices swords."
In the two and a half years since he came to the Fire Dragon Cave, Chen Jichuan has become more and more familiar with the Fire Dragon Cave.
The various sects and major forces did not dare to explain everything in detail, but at least I had inquired about 70% to 80% of them. There is no need to pay attention to the various casual cultivators, only the three major sects such as Huoyun Sect, Shenqi Sect, and Qixuan Sect need to pay attention.
And in fact.
Although Chen Jichuan has only been in Huolongkufang City for just over two years, he has already dealt with the three major sects.
"The three major sects co-manage Huolongkufang City, with the purpose of 'harmony generates wealth' and 'fairness and justice'."
"Therefore, Huolongkufang City has always had few troubles."
"At least that's the case on the surface."
Chen Jichuan is proficient in alchemy and weapon refining. In order to earn spiritual stones and obtain cultivation resources, he worked very hard, and gradually gained a reputation in Huolongkufang City.
Known as ‘Master Chen’.
The three major sects are looking for talents. In the past year or two, they have invited Chen Jichuan to join their sect many times, but Chen Jichuan declined them all.
He is self-sufficient and certainly does not want to be bound by a sect.
However, the recent acquisition of materials for constructing the teleportation array has not gone smoothly. Chen Jichuan has no choice but to place his hope in the three major factions.
……
This day.
Huolongkufang City, Chen's Alchemy Shop.
Luo Ming arrived and found Chen Jichuan. After chatting for a while, he changed the subject and asked, "I heard that Master Chen has been purchasing materials such as dock stone, Geng gold, and Wuguang wood these days?"
When Chen Jichuan heard this, his heart moved.
This Luo Ming was one of the stewards of the Shenqi Sect in Huolongkufang City among the three major sects. Chen Jichuan didn't know what specific affairs he was responsible for, but Luo Ming often wandered among various casual cultivators and independent shops. The Shenqi Sect recruited Chen Jichuan several times, but Luo Ming always came forward.
He is a well-rounded character.
His arrival this time is most likely for solicitation purposes. But starting with this topic made Chen Jichuan a little moved.
Chen Jichuan's thoughts were flowing, and for just a moment, he shook his head at Luo Ming and smiled bitterly: "Fellow Daoist Luo's information is indeed well-informed. Yes, Chen is collecting these materials and wants to study the teleportation formation. However, these materials are too scarce. , and found nothing after several months.”
dock stone.
Geng gold.
Five light wood.
Fire sun stone.
One dollar of heavy water.
These five materials are each according to the five elements. They are necessary materials for constructing and upgrading the teleportation array. They are also precious materials for refining second- and third-level magic weapons.
The second reason is that the price is high. The key is that the quantity is scarce. If you want to spend a lot of money to buy it, there is nowhere to go.
Chen Jichuan kept the news of the acquisition in the Alchemy Workshop for several months and told many regular customers, but after several months, there was no progress at all.
"These materials are the main materials for refining teleportation formations. The major sects in Panlong Mountain value them very much. They collect them all year round and cannot get in or out. Rogue cultivators have no way of doing it. They may not be able to do it even in decades, let alone months. Get it together.”
Luo Ming smiled and explained to Chen Jichuan: "To be honest with Master Chen, once such materials appear in Huolongkufang City, monks from our Shenqi Sect will immediately come forward and purchase them at large prices. Very few of them flow into the market. ”
After saying that.
Seemingly worried that Chen Jichuan would misunderstand, Luo Ming added: "This is not directed at Master Chen. In fact, not only our Shenqi Sect, but also the Fire Cloud Sect and Qixuan Sect are doing this for more than a thousand years."
Luo Ming is extremely magnanimous.
"As expected!"
Chen Jichuan's heart sank after hearing this, and he couldn't help but secretly thought.
The teleportation formation can be said to be big or small to a monk.
But for a sect, the significance is really not small.
These sects often occupy many mineral veins and operate many medicine gardens, animal gardens, and shell fields.
Or there are other courtyards and other buildings.
In addition to being guarded by experts, these places must also be able to call in support at any time.
But whether you are cultivating elixirs, raising spiritual beasts, or opening a Beppu villa, you need a specific environment and abundant spiritual energy.
It is impossible to gather in one place.
If they are spread out, how to support them is a big problem.
But with the teleportation formation, all problems are easily solved.
Not only that.
There are various dangerous places in Panlong Mountain. The situation inside is complicated and dangerous, but there are often many resources and various opportunities. Getting in and out is a hassle, along with casualties.
If you build a teleportation array, you can overcome the dangers of entry and exit and explore at any time.
All of the above are numerous.
The teleportation array has so much strategic significance, and the materials for refining the teleportation array have long been exploited by previous monks and sects.
As time went by, various materials became extremely rare in this era. Even if there are, most of them will be defeated by the major immortal cultivating sects with large numbers of people.
Even though Chen Jichuan was capable of refining elixirs and weapons, he couldn't compete with sects like Shenqi Sect and Huoyun Sect for financial resources and connections.
"The Shenqi Sect has a great cause, so how could they target a small casual cultivator like Chen?"
"Fellow Daoist Luo was joking."
Chen Jichuan's mind turned around and he figured out the reason. He waved his hand to Luo Ming, shook his head and laughed, and then followed the words: "Since your sect has been collecting these materials for more than a thousand years, there must be a lot of them in stock."
As Chen Jichuan spoke, he held Luo Ming with both hands, handed over a jade bottle from his sleeve, and whispered: "A bottle of 'Jade Spirit Pill' is disrespectful. Please ask fellow Taoist Luo to help me get one. Chen Thank you very much!”
Jade Spirit Pill.
This is a first-level elixir, which is no less valuable than the 'Wind and Thunder Pill'. They are both top-grade elixirs for late-stage Qi refining and can increase mana.
A bottle of twelve pills is priced at around 240,000 spirit stones, even if the cost is 30,000 to 40,000 spirit stones.
Chen Jichuan spent a lot of money on the teleportation array!
"A bottle of Jade Spirit Pill?!"
Luo Ming himself came with a mission and kept his thoughts hidden.
But Chen Jichuan's first move was the Jade Spirit Pill worth 240,000 spirit stones. Even Luo Ming, who had been promoted to Qi Refining and had been hanging out in Huolongkufang City for many years, couldn't help but feel his heart tremble and his mind wavered.
“What a big deal!”
Luo Ming barely managed to calm down.
Then he looked much more sincere, holding the jade bottle in his hands, and looked around. Seeing that there was no one else around, he moved closer to Chen Jichuan and lowered his voice: "Master Chen is so sincere, and Luo will not lie to the master. To be honest, Luo came here because he actually wanted to invite the master to join us." Qimen. Use the master's alchemy skills to become a noble guest. More than enough. Not only will there be no need to worry about the sales of elixirs and magic weapons in the future, but there will also be no need to worry about various refining materials and cultivation resources. It will also be a good thing for the master to use the dock stone from the door when the time comes. These materials are also much easier.”
This is true.
The Shenqi Sect recruited Chen Jichuan because of his ability in refining alchemy and weaponry. He wanted to use the high-quality elixirs and magic weapons refined by Chen Jichuan to improve his own disciples and open up markets outside of the Fire Dragon Cave to drive the rest of the Shenqi Sect. Sales of elixirs and magic weapons.
And Chen Jichuan joined the Shenqimen.
First, with the protection of Shenqimen, personal safety is guaranteed.
Secondly, you don’t need to bother collecting various materials by yourself, leaving a lot of time.
Thirdly, there are various classics on alchemy and weapon refining available for study in Shenqi Sect.
There are many benefits.
Only the profits from refining elixirs and magic weapons will be reduced by one layer in the future.
But overall, it’s a win-win situation.
From this point of view, although Luo Ming was recruiting talents for the sect and accumulating achievements for himself, he could not be said to be cheating Chen Jichuan.
But Chen Jichuan is also worried.
There are too many secrets in him. If he rashly joins the Shenqi Sect or other sects, it will be a fatal disaster if they are exposed. Or it may arouse the suspicion of the senior officials of the Shenqi Sect or even the cultivators of the Kaiqiao Realm, and there is no guarantee that they will not be discovered.
Compare with that.
Although it takes more effort to open a store in Huolongkufang Market, this market is one of the foundations of the three major sects. Chen Jichuan is impartial and does business honestly. There is no reason for the three major sects to spy on him, an alchemist like him. Weapon Master, let alone harming him rashly.
The reputation of Fire Dragon Cave City is far more important than any alchemist or weapon refiner.
Of course, it was hard to tell Luo Ming about these difficulties. Chen Jichuan just smiled bitterly: "Chen is used to being at home, not used to joining a sect."
Thousands of people, thousands of people.
Everyone has different personalities, especially monks.
There are many Xiaoyao cultivators who don't want to join the sect. Even if Chen Jichuan doesn't give a reason, Luo Ming can understand.
Feeling the jade bottle in his hand, Luo Ming whispered: "Master doesn't like to be restrained. Luo understands and won't persuade him anymore. As for the dock stone and other materials, I also ask the master to give me three to five months. By then, the quality and quantity will be guaranteed." These materials are sent, but in terms of price, maybe——"
A bottle of ‘Jade Spirit Pill’.
It was enough to bribe Luo Ming. Since Chen Jichuan was determined not to enter the Shenqi Gate, Luo Ming stopped trying to persuade him. Chen Jichuan wanted dock stones and other materials, and Luo Ming was willing to take some risks and go through some tricks to help collect them.
“Price is not a problem!”
Chen Jichuan was overjoyed when he heard this and said quickly: "Brother Luo, let me know in advance when the time comes. It doesn't matter whether you use spiritual stones, elixirs or magic weapons to settle the settlement."
Money can make the world go round.
Chen Jichuan felt it now. However, he possesses the ability to refine alchemy and weapons, has a steady stream of wealth, and is extremely wealthy. He doesn't care at all whether he is taken advantage of and slaughtered.
"If you can get the dock stone and upgrade the teleportation array as soon as possible, what does a few spiritual stones and elixirs mean?"
Chen Jichuan was happy.
"Of course it's best to use elixirs."
"Master Chen is extremely accomplished in alchemy, and the elixirs he refines are hot commodities."
"As for the specific pills and quantity, we will discuss them later."
Luo Ming said with a smile.
Like spiritual stones, elixirs are also hard currency in the spiritual world. And the high-quality elixirs refined by alchemy masters like Chen Jichuan are even more hard currency among hard currencies!
"Okay."
"Then I'm sorry for you, Brother Luo. It's been a hard work, and when it's done, Chen will definitely be grateful!"
Chen Jichuan rushed to Luo Ming and cupped his fists.
"You're welcome, Master."
The smile on the latter's face became even bigger, and he bowed his hand to Chen Jichuan, then hurriedly left the alchemy workshop and ran for Chen Jichuan.
...(End of this chapter)