Immortal Path Space

Chapter 388: Operation

In the current camp of the East Zhou Trading Company, Yan Ran had transformed it into a small-scale marketplace, becoming the favorite place for all cultivators to visit in their leisure moments between battles.

"Come and take a look, everyone! This is a broth made from the meat of a top-tier Demonic Beast, combined with thirty rare Spiritual Herbs. It takes a whole day to brew."

Drinking it can replenish your strength, assist in cultivation, enhance physical prowess, and even aid in recovering spent Spiritual Energy.

Exclusive recipe! Rare opportunity! Act fast!"

Shi Yang stood in front of a tent, loudly promoting the goods. Since joining forces with Wang Hong during the last breakout, he had become a member of the Outer Valley.

Due to his quick wit, he had caught the eye of Hu Jian, who enlisted his help with various tasks. This time, Yin Ze had summoned him to help sell the broth.

Before him lay a heap of sealed earthen jars, with only the lids of the top few jars opened, revealing the creamy soup inside, emitting a tantalizing aroma that attracted the passing cultivators, some of whom even discreetly swallowed a few mouthfuls of saliva.

"How much for a jar of this soup?" asked a red-faced cultivator from the crowd.

"Ten Spirit Stones for one jar, all jars are only ten Spirit Stones each. For just ten Spirit Stones, you can take a jar of this spirit broth home," Shi Yang replied loudly.

"Ten Spirit Stones are too expensive; a Condensing Qi Pill is also ten Spirit Stones. How can this compare to a Condensing Qi Pill? I'll buy a jar for eight Spirit Stones, how about that?"

"Can you still buy a Condensing Qi Pill for ten Spirit Stones now? Those prices are from several years ago. Besides, this broth was carefully crafted by our East Master over several years, and it contains over thirty types of Spiritual Herbs. Its effects are no worse than a Condensing Qi Pill."

Shi Yang said confidently. He knew that regardless of the quality of the product, he had to exude confidence to make people believe in it, even though he was feeling a bit uncertain himself. He wasn't lying about the thirty-plus types of Spiritual Herbs, but they weren't particularly valuable, and the quantity added was minimal.

"Um... can I taste some? Just a small sip."

"Of course."

Shi Yang took out many simple-looking bamboo bowls, arranged them in a row, and said, "Come, come, come! You're all welcome to taste it for free..."

This was just a corner of the camp, and in the East Zhou Trading Company's camp, there were many places dedicated to selling various items.

There were talismans made from animal hides, as well as various types of Spiritual Weapons and Magical Weapons crafted from Demonic Beast materials. These were all essential items in warfare, prone to quick wear and tear, which made their businesses extremely profitable.

When East Zhou Trading Company sold these items, their prices were reasonable, without taking advantage of the situation.

What impressed the cultivators the most was that East Zhou Trading Company accepted Spirit Stones of the following grades for all their goods, making it incredibly convenient for the majority of cultivators. Otherwise, many of them might not have been able to afford these items.

At the same time, East Zhou Trading Company also purchased Demonic Beast materials from the outside, providing great convenience to many stationed cultivators.

Many cultivators, upon seeing the lively atmosphere in the East Zhou Trading Company camp, decided to set up their own stalls nearby, displaying items they no longer needed. This attracted even more nearby cultivators, making this area increasingly resemble a bustling marketplace.

Regarding the actions of the East Zhou Trading Company, both Gu Yuan and Sloppy Old Daoist observed but didn't say anything, silently approving of their actions.

Meanwhile, Wang Hong had been busy these days, not participating in battles but rather working diligently on refining the Flying Boat.

The refinement of the Flying Boat was now in its final stages, with just a few components left to complete the process. Unfortunately, Wang Hong had yet to master the refinement of the Spirit Energy Cannon. The Spirit Energy Cannon was a rare item that only a few factions could refine, and the refinement methods were closely guarded secrets.

Wang Hong had searched the entire Scripture Tower but had only found fragments of information without grasping the full picture. He knew that the Spirit Energy Cannon was the result of combining refining tools and formations. With his current knowledge of refining tools and formations, if he devoted himself to studying it within his secluded space, he might be able to replicate it. However, he had many responsibilities at the moment and lacked the time for such research, so he would have to revisit it later.

Just as Wang Hong had successfully refined a component of the Flying Boat, he received a Transmission Talisman. Surprisingly, it was from Sloppy Old Daoist and Gu Yuan, both of whom were coming to see him.

Naturally, he couldn't afford to delay and quickly made his way to a reception hall.

"Disciple Wang Hong pays his respects to the two Senior Martial Uncles!"

"Rise, young man! We heard that your business is thriving!" Gu Yuan scrutinized Wang Hong with a half-smile.

Wang Hong didn't quite understand the intentions of the two Golden Core Elders, so he responded, "You overestimate me, Senior Martial Uncles. Everything I do is for the great cause of our Human Clan's resistance against the Demon Clan. Leading my fellow cultivators, day and night, collecting various Demonic Beast materials and processing them—my only goal is to strengthen our Human Clan's meager power. In these dire times, every cultivator has the responsibility to defend our homeland against the demons and shed every drop of blood if needed."

Wang Hong's words were filled with righteousness, and even the two crafty Golden Core-stage elders were almost convinced.

"Enough with the act, young man. We just wanted to have a meal with you," Sloppy Old Daoist chimed in.

Wang Hong didn't feel embarrassed by being exposed and quickly changed his tune, saying, "I see! Senior Martial Uncles, please rest assured that I will serve the finest food and wine to satisfy you both."

"Young man, you indeed have a knack for business. You've only been here for a few days, and you've already made quite a name for yourself. On this point, I truly admire you," Gu Yuan said in a more relaxed tone, revealing that their previous intimidation was intentional.

Wang Hong then fetched several bottles of Spirit Wine from his Storage Bag and some exquisite spirit dishes. "Please, Senior Martial Uncles!"

The two elders didn't stand on ceremony and started enjoying the food and wine. Wang Hong joined them in drinking some Spirit Wine.

He had brought out bottles of one-tier Spirit Wine that had been aged for over a hundred years. With various resources in short supply, he didn't dare to use better Spirit Wine. He rarely drank this kind of Spirit Wine himself, usually preferring thousand-year-old fine wines. Suddenly switching to this type of wine made it taste quite unpleasant to him.

However, the two Golden Core Elders were savoring it, thoroughly enjoying the drink. They saw Wang Hong sipping the wine in small sips and thought he was being frugal.

"Excellent! This is good wine! I can't remember the last time I had Spirit Wine of this quality," Sloppy Old Daoist exclaimed after taking a sip.

"It is indeed a fine wine. Wang nephew, the reason we came today is to discuss something with you," Gu Yuan said after finishing a glass.

"I am at your service, Senior Martial Uncles. What can I do for you? Your presence is an honor," Wang Hong knew that these two were not here just for a meal.

"Well, you see, we noticed that you have two Flying Boats that you alternate using. We would like to borrow them for a few days each month. As you have observed, our Flying Boat has already sustained considerable damage after just a few days of use and is in urgent need of repair. Of course, we won't interfere with your own use; we only require them for a few days each month," Gu Yuan explained.

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