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Chapter 226: Sage of Fragrance, Three Fragrances and Four Flavors
Chapter 226: Sage of Fragrance, Three Fragrances and Four Flavors
"Do you know where in the city I can find a cave mansion for rent?"
He didn't ask if there were any available; instead, he asked directly about the location.
This was normal; the Heavenly Wave Immortal City was a grand metropolis, rumored to be a gathering place for millions of cultivators.
It was inevitable that there would be suitable places for cultivation.
And without a doubt, these places were jointly controlled by the seven major sects.
However, the Heavenly Wave Immortal City was not the sacred land of the seven sects, and leaving these spirit-rich lands unused would be a waste.
Therefore, "renting" was undoubtedly the most suitable solution.
Xu Xiaoliu wasn't surprised.
She immediately replied, "I know about that. Do you want to go and take a look, Senior?"
Luo Chen turned around and took a look. Indeed, the inn that Xu Xiaoliu had found was excellent value for money.
It could accommodate over a hundred people with room to spare.
Most of the cultivators from Luo Tianhui had already been settled.
The Nan Gong family had also made arrangements.
Only the Li family was still unsettled, and Li Yixuan's face turned red as he negotiated with the innkeeper alone.
Seeing this, Xu Xiaoliu sighed, "It's not my fault. This is already the cheapest inn in the city. It's only five spirit stones per person for ten days, and they even provide a free meal of spirit rice."
"Senior Li's group is large, and this expense might be a bit much for them!"
Luo Chen remained silent.
He was aware of the Li family's situation.
Their foundation was relatively decent.
However, Li Yixuan had spent a significant amount to purchase an Inferior Magical Treasure to face the danger, emptying half of their family's assets.
The remaining spirit stones should still be substantial.
But now, since arriving in the Heavenly Wave Immortal City, spirit stones were being spent like flowing water, disappearing without a trace.
Even if she didn't manage the finances, she knew that if this continued, they would eventually run out of resources.
He had no idea how to increase their income.
However, they had already started cutting costs.
It was just that she had grown up under the care of her family and only knew how to cultivate.
When it came to haggling over prices in the mortal world, she was at a loss.
After talking for a while, she ended up annoying the innkeeper.
Even Li Ao, standing nearby, turned red with embarrassment, looking like a parent haggling over prices while their child watched on, feeling ashamed.
In the end, the negotiation failed.
They had no choice but to accept the innkeeper's price and accommodate all the Li family members.
This meant spending several hundred more spirit stones.
Li Yixuan was well aware that many people were watching this scene.
But...
"Please forgive me, Fellow Daoist," Li Yixuan said with a bitter smile to Luo Chen.
Luo Chen shook his head, showing no trace of ridicule.
Instead, he admired her willingness to put aside her pride.
When one is in a humble position, dignity is often the least valuable thing.
He, too, had once haggled over half a spirit stone at a street stall, like a chatty housewife.
As Nan Gong Jin approached, Luo Chen directly said, "I plan to go and take a look at the cave mansions. Do you want to come along?"
"Cave mansions?"
"Second-tier spirit vein land?"
In response to their gazes, Luo Chen nodded.
Nan Gong Jin immediately replied, "Of course we'll go together!"
Li Yixuan thought for a moment and then gritted her teeth, "Let's go and take a look!"
However, before they left, she turned back and transmitted her voice to Li Ao.
Li Ao, who was about to step out of the inn to take a stroll, heard the transmission and his face turned as bitter as a bitter gourd.
He was being asked to stay at the inn and look after the family.
On Luo Tianhui's side, Sima Huiwang had already issued the rules.
On the first day, everyone was prohibited from going out, and they were to rest well.
Starting from the second day, they would send out groups to explore the Heavenly Wave Immortal City, but only under the guidance of Xu Xiaoliu, their tour guide, to ensure safety.
...
"The vehicle is here!"
Xu Xiaoliu jumped out from under a pavilion and waved vigorously outside.
After a colorful giant tiger vehicle stopped, Xu Xiaoliu turned around.
"Please board, Seniors!"
Luo Chen looked at the giant tiger vehicle with a hint of surprise.
Unlike the fully enclosed Black Python Vehicle, this vehicle was open-air, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenery outside.
However, there were only a few seats, accommodating about a dozen people.
The current passengers curiously examined the three of them.
Without hesitation, Luo Chen paid two spirit stones and boarded the vehicle.
Xu Xiaoliu was in the back row, wiping the soft chair with her sleeve.
"Senior, sit here!"
"Mhm, thank you."
Luo Chen sat down, and Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin took their seats in the same row.
"The Ice Palace we're heading to is quite far from Yuelu Street. There are only two vehicles that go there, and this giant tiger vehicle is one of them."
Luo Chen curiously asked, "Why aren't the vehicles in the Heavenly Wave Immortal City standardized?"
Xu Xiaoliu scratched his head, "I don't know about this."
"How many of these vehicles are there in total in Heavenly Wave Immortal City?"
"Ah, I know this! There are five beast vehicles, two Black Python Vehicles, three Great Tiger Vehicles, and these are puppet vehicles from Luoyun Sect. Additionally, there are three Flying Cloud Long Vehicles, magical tools produced by the Flame Alliance, and two Iron Mountain Seat vehicles from Ailao Mountain."
Luo Chen was stunned for a moment, then rubbed his smooth chin thoughtfully.
This meant that the transportation business in Heavenly Wave Immortal City was currently controlled by these three sects.
Although the ticket fees didn't seem expensive, the spirit stones collected from multiple trips each day would amount to a substantial profit.
He glanced at the two others traveling with him out of the corner of his eye.
Nan Gong Jin had his eyes closed, seemingly disinterested in anything outside.
But Luo Chen knew that he had suffered severe injuries before.
What he needed most now was a safe and spiritually abundant spirit land to recover.
Li Yixuan gazed out the window, her eyes shimmering with curiosity, and her face occasionally showing surprise.
She looked so lively, just like a little girl visiting a big city.
It was a stark contrast to her previous self when she haggled with the innkeeper, appearing like two completely different people.
Perhaps this was the real her.
At this moment, Luo Chen also began to take an interest in the scenery outside the vehicle.
Especially those tall buildings and shops.
"So many magical robes?"
"Senior, that's the Heavenly Clothing Tower, specializing in selling magical robes, especially those for female cultivators. Behind it is the Chen Family's Heavenly Clothing Workshop."
"The Chen Family's Heavenly Clothing Workshop?"
"Yes, it's a cultivation family. Inside, there are three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and they have a deep connection with the Ice Fortress. As they are also close to Heavenly Wave Immortal City, they were able to open this Heavenly Clothing Tower in such a prime location."
Luo Chen suddenly understood.
This cultivation family was similar to the Huo and Duan families, who had some connections with the Flame Alliance and Luoyun Sect, more or less.
However, the strength of the Chen Family's Heavenly Clothing Workshop was not comparable to the other two families.
His gaze fell on a building, and faintly, a pungent yet refreshing scent wafted over.
"What are they selling?"
"The Sage of Fragrance Tower, a force dedicated to researching various exotic fragrances. Their Three Fragrances and Four Flavors are widely popular among cultivators."
"Three Fragrances and Four Flavors?"
"The three fragrances are the Soul Summoning Incense, Fiery Divine Incense, and Alien Fragrance."
Luo Chen became interested.
"What are these three fragrances used for, and why are they so popular among cultivators?"
Li Yixuan, who was also browsing the sights of the immortal city, listened with curiosity.
Even Nan Gong Jin opened his eyes.
Being stared at by three Foundation Establishment Cultivators, even Xu Xiaoliu, who usually had thick skin, felt a bit of pressure.
He took a deep breath and explained carefully, "The Soul Summoning Incense, as the name suggests, can summon souls."
"Generally speaking, after a cultivator dies, if they haven't reached the Nascent Soul Stage, their soul will dissipate in the external environment."
Luo Chen nodded.
This was common knowledge in the cultivation world.
Once a cultivator dies, their soul returns to the Nine Underworlds and re-enters the cycle of reincarnation.
Only after reaching the Nascent Soul Stage can they barely break free from this shackle, forming an immortal soul and an undying body.
The other exception is dying in a special environment.
For example, during the battle at Da He Fang, the simultaneous destruction of the three Ghost Kings turned the area into a Ghostly Abyss.
The souls of cultivators who died in the Ghostly Abyss, due to the special environmental restrictions, would transform into evil spirits and vengeful ghosts, allowing them to remain in the world.
"However, if you have the Soul Summoning Incense, by igniting it with your own blood, there's a high chance of summoning back souls related to your bloodline or those with a deep connection to you."
"Usually, it's the cultivator's family who purchases this incense."
"If a family member dies in battle, they ignite the incense and, relying on the shared bloodline, bring the soul back to the family's spirit land to dissipate."
"This greatly increases the chances of the cultivator being reborn into the family in their next life."
"If their fate is profound, they might even awaken some memories from their previous life!"
After explaining, Xu Xiaoliu heaved a sigh of relief.
Nan Gong Jin's eyes lit up, "Is it truly that effective?"
He pursed his lips and said, "I only heard about this from rumors. For the specifics, you'll have to ask the elders yourselves when you visit the shop."
Nan Gong Jin turned his head and stared deeply at the location of the Sage of Fragrance Tower.
It was as if he wanted to memorize the shop's location.
Xu Xiaoliu glanced at Luo Chen, who nodded.
So, he continued, "As for the Fiery Divine Incense, I'm quite certain about this."
"It's a cultivation aid similar to the Peaceful Spirit Incense."
"However, unlike the one from the Spirit Herb Pavilion, which is balanced and peaceful, the Fiery Divine Incense has a powerful effect. Only those with a deep foundation in their soul can use it."
"Generally speaking, only Foundation Establishment Cultivators in the later stages would purchase this item."
A cultivation-assisting resource similar to the Calming Incense?
Luo Chen muttered this phrase, planning to check it out when he had the time.
He boasted that his soul foundation was not weak and far surpassed those of the same stage.
He just didn't know if he could compare to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the later stages and whether he could use the Fiery Divine Incense.
"The Alien Fragrance is simpler; it's unrelated to cultivation. It's just that after using it, it will produce the most harmonious scent according to the cultivator's physique."
"Female cultivators are the main buyers."
"It's said that the body fragrance it produces can linger for several months without fading!"
Li Yixuan's eyes lit up.
Then, as if he thought of something, his expression dimmed again.
"Three fragrances and four flavors, the three fragrances are mentioned. The four flavors refer to sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy..."
"Although most of them aren't cultivation resources, due to their special effects, the items from the Sage of Fragrance Tower are quite popular in Heavenly Wave Immortal City."
Xu Xiaoliu made a concluding remark.
After listening to Xu Xiaoliu, Luo Chen, and the others became very interested.
These things were not something they could come across in Da He Fang, a remote place.
Among them, there were several that piqued the interest of the three, and they wanted to get their hands on them.
Not to mention the others, just the Soul Summoning Incense alone was already on Li Yixuan and Nan Gong Jin's must-buy list!
Luo Chen curiously asked, "Listening to you, the Sage of Fragrance Tower is doing extremely well, earning several hundred thousand spirit stones annually. Is there no one who covets it?"
By 'covets,' he meant things like invasion, plunder, imitation, and competition.
Such things were not uncommon.
Take his own example.
Because of the high profits from medicinal pills, even during the middle-grade Jade Marrow Pill period, he could earn a gross profit of over ten thousand spirit stones in a year.
As a result, almost all the Foundation Establishment Cultivators in Da He Fang were extremely envious.
It was unimaginable that the Sage of Fragrance Tower could do even better business than him.
Unexpectedly, Xu Xiaoliu just smiled.
"Who dares!"
"No one dares."
"The Sage of Fragrance Tower is the industry of the Sage of Fragrance."
Sage!
Luo Chen's expression turned solemn.
After Xu Xiaoliu's explanation, he learned that the Sage of Fragrance Tower was the private business of a Golden Core Elder from Hundred Flowers Palace.
She was an extremely powerful female cultivator with the Dao name 'Sage of Fragrance.'
In the entire Jade Cauldron Region, aside from the current two Nascent Soul True Men, most had to give her some face.
Next, as the giant tiger vehicle moved forward, Luo Chen and the others saw even more diverse and unique existences.
Among them were the industries of Nascent Soul Supreme Sects like Ten Thousand Treasure Tower and Spirit Herb Pavilion!
However, unlike the previous shops that specialized in a certain type of resource, the Ten Thousand Treasure Tower and Spirit Herb Pavilion in Heavenly Wave Immortal City were undoubtedly colossal giants!
Just the building itself occupied several acres of land!
Luo Chen compared them and concluded:
Feather Clothing Tower and Sage of Fragrance Tower were like specialty stores, selling only a certain "single" resource.
On the other hand, Ten Thousand Treasure Tower and Spirit Herb Pavilion were like comprehensive supermarkets, not limited to a particular specialty resource.
If cultivators had specific needs, they would naturally choose specialty stores.
But if they didn't and just wanted to choose something relatively suitable for themselves, they would go to the supermarket to browse, look around, and buy.
A question arose in the minds of the three.
"If I were to settle down in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, how would I make a living?"
Nan Gong Jin remained unperturbed; his family had only a dozen or so people left, so it was easy to make arrangements.
If all else failed, he could arrange for his clan members to find some odd jobs to do, just to survive for the time being.
Li Yixuan's expression turned extremely gloomy.
The Li Family's specialty was undoubtedly taming spirit beasts.
But along the way, they had seen several businesses in Heavenly Wave Immortal City already doing this.
Some sold monster beast meat, some dealt in monster beast pelts, and some even sold young spirit beasts directly.
As for Luo Chen, his expression was one of hesitation and uncertainty.
It wasn't that he felt lost or confused.
He was skilled in pill refinement, and under him were many cultivators from Luo Tianhui who served him.
If he were to refine pills on a large scale, supporting himself would not be a problem.
The only thing that made him hesitate was what kind of pills to refine and sell! After all, he hadn't done any market research.
His specialty, the Jade Marrow Pill, might not be popular in Heavenly Wave Immortal City, and this was an unknown factor.
"When we return, I'll have Huiwang go and inquire about it."
Conducting research first and then developing accordingly would ensure they didn't end up losing everything.
As the three of them were deep in thought, time passed quickly.
The giant tiger puppet vehicle had already traveled through half the city and arrived in front of a white palace.
Xu Xiaoliu jumped off the vehicle.
"Senior, Bing Lan Palace is here!"
After getting off the vehicle, they raised their heads and looked at the palace before them, which exuded a chilling aura, as if it were made entirely of thousand-year-old ice. Luo Chen slightly straightened his clothes.
Then, he stepped forward.
(End of Chapter)
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