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Chapter 1069: The Merchant Guild's Plan
Chapter 1069: The Merchant Guild's Plan
"It's been several decades since our last meeting at the Thunder Fire Star Cave. Your cultivation has improved even more, Senior."
Lu Xuan smiled and welcomed the two into his Daoist Mansion.
"Old man, it's time for the younger generation to take over."
"After being apart for several decades, I never imagined that you've already begun preparing to breakthrough to the Primordial Spirit Realm."
The Wood Clan Patriarch sighed lightly, expressing his admiration.
"Senior, you're too kind. There's still much I need to learn from you."
"Here are three types of Fifth Rank Spirit Brews: Zhen Jian Liquid, Green Condensed Dew, and Heart Flame Wine. They were all personally brewed by me, please try them."
With the arrival of the Primordial Spirit True Monarch, Lu Xuan dared not show the slightest negligence and promptly presented three bottles of Fifth Rank Spirit Brews.
"Thank you for your warm hospitality, Fellow Daoist Lu."
The Wood Clan Patriarch's face lit up with a broader smile.
"This time, I've benefited from Wood Senior's presence, and I get to enjoy three types of Fifth Rank Spirit Brews simultaneously."
Zhang Jiuzong said with a smile as Lu Xuan poured him a full cup of Spirit Brew.
The three casually chatted about some matters related to the merchant guild.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, this way please."
Zhang Jiuzong led Lu Xuan to a secluded area.
"Here are eighteen Starfruit Spirit Seeds. After the guild estimated the approximate maturity time of the previous batch of Starfruits, they made preparations in advance, and as a result, they collected more Starfruit Spirit Seeds than before."
He took out eighteen dazzling spirit seeds from his storage bag.
"I'll have to trouble you again, Fellow Daoist Lu, for the cultivation of these seeds."
Lu Xuan reached out and took them, "This is my responsibility, and it's my pleasure to contribute to the guild. It's not a hardship."
With a thought, the sixteen Starfruits he had previously harvested flew out and floated before Zhang Jiuzong.
"Sixteen fruits, which means that the previous batch of spirit seeds all matured successfully!"
A hint of joy appeared on Zhang Jiuzong's face.
"Not only that, Fellow Daoist Zhang, take a closer look."
Lu Xuan smiled.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Jiuzong carefully examined the Starfruits floating before him.
"Sixteen Fifth Rank Spirit Fruits, not only did they all mature successfully, but five of them are of good quality."
"Fellow Daoist Lu, you truly deserve the title of the Spirit Plant Master who achieved the First-Class Rating in the Sword Sect's competition!"
Zhang Jiuzong's expression was filled with delight.
Successfully cultivating a Fifth Rank Spirit Plant was no easy feat, comparable to refining a Fifth Rank Magical Tool or Fifth Rank Pill, and there was a certain probability of failure.
Ordinary Spirit Plant Masters would never be able to achieve a 100% success rate, let alone cultivate such rare high-quality Spirit Fruits.
Good quality Fifth Rank Spirit Fruits were significantly more potent than ordinary ones, and their selling price would increase accordingly.
"Sixteen Starfruits, one hundred Medium-grade Spirit Stones each as a reward, and an additional hundred for each level of quality improvement."
"A total of two thousand one hundred Medium-grade Spirit Stones, does Fellow Daoist Lu have any objections?"
Zhang Jiuzong asked with a smile.
Lu Xuan nodded lightly, "None, I'm very satisfied."
This was the promised reward, and he naturally had no objections.
Even for his current stage, over two thousand Medium-grade Spirit Stones were not a small sum, let alone as a mere side reward. He had already obtained more valuable treasures from the Light Orb.
"Good, Fellow Daoist Lu, please take a look."
Zhang Jiuzong delivered a pile of Medium-grade Spirit Stones overflowing with spiritual energy to Lu Xuan.
Lu Xuan's Spirit Sense swept over them briefly to confirm the quantity before storing them in his bag.
"Fellow Daoist Zhang, we've known each other for many years, and our friendship runs deep. This time, you must tell me the real reason."
He transmitted his voice to Zhang Jiuzong.
"Why has Wood Senior come to my Daoist Mansion? I must understand the purpose of his visit."
With a Primordial Spirit True Monarch visiting his Daoist Mansion, Lu Xuan needed to know the reason to feel at ease.
"I can't disclose that, but I can assure you, Fellow Daoist Lu, that it will only bring you benefits and no harm." Zhang Jiuzong said earnestly.
Lu Xuan finally felt completely at ease and returned to the courtyard with Zhang Jiuzong.
"Senior Mu, please excuse my negligence."
He greeted the Wood Clan Patriarch, who had been silently savoring the spirit brew.
"It's no trouble. Jiuzong came here with a purpose." The Wood Clan Patriarch paused.
"To be honest, I also have a matter to discuss with you, young friend."
"Please, Senior, tell me." Lu Xuan said, bowing his head.
"After joining the Cave Profound Sword Sect, you must have rarely returned to the Liyang Realm, right?"
"Indeed, the distance between the Sword Sect and the Liyang Realm is too vast, requiring passage through numerous realms. The void is filled with various risks, and with my limited strength, I can only make the trip every once in a while." Lu Xuan replied, half-truthfully.
"I understand." The Wood Clan Patriarch nodded slowly.
"Once you break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, your status within the Sword Sect will greatly increase, and the number of times you return to the Liyang Realm will likely decrease even further."
"The Chamber of Commerce has been very considerate towards me. If I'm fortunate enough to break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, there won't be any significant changes."
"I will strive to visit more often and fulfill my obligations as a guest scholar."
Lu Xuan guessed the old man's thoughts and solemnly promised with a serious expression.
"It's very considerate of you to have such intentions, young friend." The Wood Clan Patriarch nodded in satisfaction.
"However, after discussing with several merchants in the guild, we've come up with a solution that benefits both parties."
"If you successfully break through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, the Chamber of Commerce plans to establish a new branch office near the Sword Sect and invite you to join that branch. What do you think?"
A smile appeared on his face as he asked Lu Xuan.
"You want me to join the branch office?" Lu Xuan was taken aback, his expression filled with confusion.
"Yes, after you advance to the Primordial Spirit Realm, the Chamber of Commerce intends to further strengthen our connection with you."
"Once a branch office is established near the Sword Sect, we will require your frequent attention. In return, a fixed portion of the branch office's profits will be allocated to you."
Lu Xuan nodded subconsciously and asked tentatively, "Is this the Spirit Tool Senior's idea?"
"This is a decision made jointly by the major merchant families in the Chamber of Commerce, and it naturally requires the Spirit Tool Senior's approval." The Wood Clan Patriarch spoke in a deep voice.
Upon learning of Lu Xuan's exceptional performance in the Sword Peak Competition and his achievement of the Perfect Core Formation Realm, this idea gradually emerged within the Chamber of Commerce.
With Lu Xuan's current expertise in spirit plants, he has already attained an extremely high status within the Sword Sect. If he breaks through to the Primordial Spirit Realm, his rise will be even more remarkable.
At that time, it won't be him needing the Chamber of Commerce, but the Chamber of Commerce needing him.
Therefore, the Chamber of Commerce intends to deepen their bond by leveraging their connection, even offering to share a portion of their profits with Lu Xuan, solely to bind him tightly to the Chamber of Commerce's grand vessel.
Lu Xuan lowered his head in silence, deep in thought.
Indeed, the Chamber of Commerce's proposal was beneficial to him without any harm. The so-called 'attention' was just a way of putting it; if they were to establish a new branch office near the Sword Sect, there would be no need to worry about safety.
Given the capabilities of the Chamber of Commerce, they were also qualified to open a branch office near the Sword Sect.
By inviting him to join, to put it bluntly, it was an investment in him, providing him with spirit seeds and spirit stones.
Lu Xuan quickly weighed his options and made a decision.
"I have no objections."
(End of Chapter)
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