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Chapter 15: Killing and Plundering, Finally My Turn?
Chapter 15: Killing and Plundering, Finally My Turn?
Repeat customers have always been highly valued by Luo Chen!
He has always made efforts to cultivate his own repeat customers, rather than relying on Daoist Chen’s connections every time.
However, for a common commodity like the Qi Refinement Pill, even if he managed to refine mid-grade pills, it wouldn't attract many repeat customers, and he was also limited by production capacity.
The Wondrous Elixir, on the other hand, gave him an opportunity.
After a brief chat, Luo Chen laid out all his elixirs.
Daoist Chen glanced over, noting the increasing number of elixirs. He inwardly acknowledged that Luo Chen’s alchemy skills had indeed improved.
Each time Luo Chen set up his stall, the number of elixirs he displayed grew.
Of course, part of this was thanks to the "spirit stone loan" he had taken out.
As the sun rose, more and more cultivators gathered at the market, and Luo Chen and Daoist Chen opened for business.
"Little Daoist Luo, what a coincidence!"
"Yes, indeed!"
Luo Chen warmly greeted Zeng Wen, pointing to the bottles and vials in front of him. "Ready to buy?"
"Ready!"
Zeng Wen picked up five bottles of Qi Refinement Pills, examining them. "Your skills are truly remarkable. The last time I tried one of your Qi Refinement Pills, it was of superior quality, far better than others."
"As long as it satisfies the hunger, I thank you for your praise."
"Two bottles of Wondrous Elixir as well!"
"Sure."
Luo Chen skillfully handed over the two bottles of Wondrous Elixir to Zeng Wen, and they shared a knowing smile.
A cultivator nearby, who seemed to know Zeng Wen, chimed in.
"Brother Zeng, the striped tiger butchered at Li’s place yesterday was your trophy, right? You must have had a fruitful trip to the mountains!"
"Heh, the tiger was a menace to the world. I was merely carrying out the will of heaven. It’s nothing, really."
"You’re too modest. What are you buying?"
Zeng Wen discreetly stored the Wondrous Elixir in his storage bag and held up a bottle of Qi Refinement Pills.
"Stocking up on Qi Refinement Pills for the next trip to the mountains. Brother Duan, I have to go, some urgent business. See you later."
Zeng Wen hurried off.
The cultivator he called Brother Duan looked puzzled.
Then he noticed Luo Chen pulling out two more exquisite jade bottles from his bag and placing them on the stall.
Zeng Wen had bought the same thing, hadn’t he?
"What kind of elixir is this?"
Luo Chen’s eyes lit up. "The Wondrous Elixir. Interested to learn more?"
Customers came and went, but the conversation was always the same.
He would boast about the quality of his goods, while they would nitpick and find numerous faults.
Eventually, they would agree on a price both could accept, and a deal would be made.
Unlike the aloof and cold-hearted cultivators who sat in meditation while running their stalls, Luo Chen’s and Daoist Chen’s stall was much livelier. Both were thick-skinned and quick-witted.
Occasionally, when Luo Chen had a moment to spare, he would help Daoist Chen sell a few talismans.
Perhaps because it was a busy market day, Luo Chen’s elixir business went well.
By midday, he had sold almost everything.
Thirty bottles of Qi Refinement Pills, earning him six low-grade spirit stones.
Twenty bottles of Wondrous Elixir, earning him one hundred low-grade spirit stones.
The difference in price was immense.
But in terms of profit, the Wondrous Elixir was currently breaking even.
On the other hand, the Qi Refinement Pills, after deducting costs, netted him three spirit stones in profit.
With his Master-level proficiency in Qi Refinement Pills, Luo Chen could increase production and potentially earn even more.
However, the market for Qi Refinement Pills was limited, and the consumption rate was fixed. Even if he increased production, he would only earn a few more spirit stones.
This was a good opportunity to build up his proficiency in the Wondrous Elixir, which would lead to greater profits in the future.
A transition in his business, opening new channels.
A brief period of discomfort, but it was acceptable!
Daoist Chen kept urging him to repay the loan, and Luo Chen, with a sigh, paid back fifty spirit stones.
Then, after paying, he spent a long time convincing Daoist Chen to lend him the money again.
"Don't worry, I'll definitely pay you back. You've seen my recent earnings. Just consider it a donation to a poor cultivator's practice. Once I make it big, I'll repay you tenfold!"
"Here's the deal: my elixirs are sold out. I'll work for you this afternoon and help you sell talismans!"
"Trust me, I'll get your talismans sold faster. You can go back and draw a few more, and you'll earn even more."
After some persuasion, Luo Chen managed to keep his 106 spirit stones.
The cost was an afternoon of temporary labor.
"Huh? What's going on over at Brother Wang's stall?"
Luo Chen, who was selling talismans, looked up and saw a crowd gathered around Wang Yuan's stall.
Curious, he wanted to go see what was happening, but Daoist Chen held him back.
"Don't go!"
"Why not?"
"Have you forgotten what happened the last time something like this occurred?"
Luo Chen stopped in his tracks, remembering a scene from two years ago, as seen through the original owner's memories.
The situation was eerily similar.
"Is it a vendetta?"
Daoist Chen looked at the crowd with a complicated expression. "Most wandering cultivators are loners, but some still have family and friends."
"Death is one thing, but when someone's magical weapons and robes are put up for sale, it can stir up a lot of resentment."
Luo Chen realized the tension in the crowd was palpable.
It seemed like a fight could break out at any moment.
Wang Yuan was a Seventh Stage Qi Condensation cultivator. Those surrounding him were likely not far behind in cultivation.
If a fight did break out, Luo Chen could easily get caught in the crossfire just by being there.
"Don't worry, it won't come to that. Fighting is strictly prohibited in the inner city."
Daoist Chen shook his head. He had seen such scenes too many times.
It was only a matter of time before someone like Wang Yuan, who lived on the edge, ran into trouble.
Sure enough, after a few harsh words, the three cultivators left the market, fuming.
Wang Yuan remained with his usual indifferent expression, sitting cross-legged at his stall, his eyes half-closed as if he hadn't slept well.
"Selling bloodstained magical weapons is very risky!" Luo Chen muttered. "Why not just sell them to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion?"
Daoist Chen snorted. "The Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion buys them at half price, repairs them, and resells them at a higher price. Why would he make less money that way?"
That made sense!
Luo Chen understood that the quality of magical weapons in the wandering cultivator market varied greatly, depending on the buyer's discernment.
Moreover, without being repaired, they were too recognizable and could easily be identified by the original owner's friends.
The only advantage was that they were much cheaper than official prices.
"I only have a low-grade magical sword, and it's rusty."
"Once I have more money, should I look for a better one in the market or buy from the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion?"
Luo Chen rubbed his chin, thinking about whether to buy a BMW or a Mercedes, just like in his previous life.
Daydreaming was temporary.
Working, however, was for the afternoon.
After helping Daoist Chen sell his talismans, Luo Chen hurried to purchase the raw materials he needed.
He had negotiated with the sellers to keep the materials for him, so despite the short time, he managed to spend all 106 spirit stones.
Not a single stone was left!
Going all in was a form of wisdom.
Luo Chen never lacked the courage to go all in, especially in the early stages. Even if he lost everything, he could always start over.
By the time he returned home with a large bag of materials, the sky was dark again.
Luo Chen strode down the dirt road of the outer city, occasionally humming a tune.
"I can't just float with the tide. I must strive for my beloved immortality."
Suddenly, Luo Chen stopped.
Under the moonlight, four people blocked his path.
A dark and windy night, perfect for murder and robbery. Was it finally his turn?
Luo Chen's heart sank to the bottom of the Lancang River.
(End of Chapter)
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