I Am Evergreen In the World of Cultivating Immortals - Chapter 136

  Chapter 136 Trading Doors

  Chirp~

  The leading second-order black bird reacted sharply, and instinctively stopped the moment the killing array was activated.

  It neighed angrily, and a cloud of light burst out from its body, shaking the surrounding water brake waves.

  With a swipe of the black feather, more than a dozen arc-light feather blades cut in all directions.

   There are a few slashes towards Lu Changan and Xuanshuigui, and more slashes towards the illusory blue moon above.

   “Not stupid.”

  Lu Changan asked Guan Qiaozhi to retreat to the cave, and sacrificed the top-quality magic weapon 【King Kong Bell】 that he had bought in Huanglong Immortal City.

  The five-foot-long golden bell flew over the pool, turning into a big bell several feet wide, and condensed into a translucent golden cover to help the black water turtle block the attack.

  Actually, it’s just a show.

   A little attack from the second-level monsters can’t hurt the black water turtle retracted into its shell.

  clang! Weng!

  Lu Changan’s mana in the mid-stage of foundation establishment was injected into the [Diamond Bell], and the roaring sound waves and light patterns shook the second-order black bird that was trying to break through the formation and leave.

  The second-order black bird flickered in the sky, bleeding from its mouth and nose, and its speed was greatly reduced.

  [Diamond Bell] In addition to defending and trapping the enemy, it can also launch sound waves, shake the blood, and shock the mind.

   Squeak!

  A vigorous orange squirrel demon leaped out of the cave.

  The sharp claws shone with a layer of dull yellow light, and cut off the head of the second-order black bird.

  Lu Changan stopped the spell he was preparing to deal with.

   The difficulty of the demon bird lies in its high mobility. In the middle stage of foundation establishment, it is difficult to kill this kind of early-stage bird of the second stage.

  With the help of Xiaoguifeng’s formation, Lu Changan was able to deal with second-order late-stage monsters with only superficial conventional methods.

  Decades ago, the Sky Moon Wolf in the Black Mist Mountains could barely reach the second-order late stage under the boost of the full moon.

   Finish processing the materials of the second-order monster.

  That night, Lu Changan had an extra meal and had a feast of monsters and birds.

  Ye Fei from Xiaodan Peak was invited to come and enjoy.

   “Fellow Daoist Lu, the scale of the beast horde has exceeded expectations. Will there be a small group of monster beasts coming?”

  Satisfied with wine and food, Ye Fei wiped the oil stains from the corners of his mouth, his tone slightly worried.

  Wicked beasts have strong physiques, so the effects of poison techniques will be much worse.

  He didn’t want to be ravaged by monsters as soon as he found a suitable spiritual vein dojo.

“not sure.”

   Lu Changan shook his head and said.

   “Wuqi Mountain is some distance away from the front line. As long as there is no huge beast tide, the real threat will not be these monsters.”

  Even if a small-scale monster came to kill him, he thought he could advance and retreat freely.

  On Xiaogui Peak, there are spiritual wood herbs that Lu Changan has planted for decades.

  This kind of opportunity to make a fortune silently will not make him give up this place and run away.

  …

   Half a month later.

  Lu Changan’s expected deliverer came.

   The first one is the Beastmaster Zhou family.

  The Foundation Establishment Cultivator who represents the cooperation is a middle-aged and elderly scholar, who is Zhou Jingxuan who talked with him in Huanglong Fairy City back then.

  Zhou Jingxuan’s cultivation was in the middle stage of foundation establishment, with a few wisps of hair dotting his temples, and his age was much older than that of Lu Changan.

   “I haven’t seen you for many years, but fellow Daoist Lu’s cultivation has improved further. He is indeed an inspirational example of a late bloomer.”

  This meeting, the change in Lu Changan’s cultivation made Zhou Jingxuan feel complicated and mixed.

  Decades ago, when he was in the early stage of foundation establishment, he came to Zhuye Mountain to participate in the auction. Lu Changan was still a little-known talisman master in the middle stage of Qi refining.

   Unknowingly, this person took one step at a time, steadily and diligently, and even equaled him.

   “Zhou Daoyou praised it, Lu was just lucky, and didn’t wear out at the bottleneck. He was only promoted to the middle stage of foundation establishment when he was more than a hundred years old, and he was extremely mediocre.”

   Lu Changan smiled and said modestly.

  The reason why Zhou Jingxuan was caught up by him was not because Lu Changan practiced fast.

   It is the dilemma faced by most of the foundation-building stage, and it is difficult to advance to the later stage for a lifetime.

   Zhou Jingxuan stayed for dozens of years in the middle stage of foundation establishment.

  In the cave, the host and guest are seated.

   “Miss Zhou of the aristocrat, is it possible to fight against monsters on the front line?”

  During the chat, Lu Changan mentioned Zhou Qingxuan.

   “That’s right. Qingxuan’s role in guarding the clan area is much greater than that of my uncle.”

   Zhou Jingxuan seemed to be self-deprecating, and his tone contained pride and praise.

   “Miss Zhou’s talent for controlling beasts can really play a big role in the beast tide.”

  Lu Changan also praised.

  He couldn’t help thinking that Zhou Qingxuan had gained a lot in Qingming Secret Realm, and had a chance encounter.

   Later, I learned from Zhou Jingxuan that Zhou Qingxuan had been tempered by the beast tide and was recently promoted to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

  Lu Changan couldn’t help being moved.

   After estimating her age, Zhou Qingxuan was about 20 years younger than herself.

   “Late foundation establishment under the age of ninety.”

  Lu Changan couldn’t help but overestimate this woman.

  Zongmen elites like Zhao Siyao and Zhang Tieshan set their goals only at the late stage of foundation establishment before the age of a hundred, and hope to form alchemy in the future.

  Zhang Tieshan has a strong will, and he seems to have a chance, and he has achieved a lot in the Qingming Secret Realm, which is worthy of achieving his goal.

  Zhao Siyao has only been promoted to the late stage of Foundation Establishment in the past two years. He is over a hundred years old and has not reached his goal.

  Of course, neither Zhao Siyao nor Zhang Tieshan can be regarded as the top geniuses of the sect.

  Earth spirit root geniuses are found in several major sects of the Liang Kingdom.

   It is not ruled out that there are hidden heavenly roots.

  The contemporary Yuanying Zhenjun of Lihuo Palace is the cultivator of Tianlinggen.

   Zhou Qingxuan’s progress like this, if it is normal, Lu Changan will feel abnormal.

  However, this woman participated in the Qingming Secret Realm, got a chance, and was honed by the beast tide, so she was able to advance to the late foundation establishment stage so smoothly, which can be regarded as a trace.

  …

   “Fellow Daoist Lu, can you eat this batch of Zhou’s ingredients?”

  Zhou Jingxuan took out several storage bags and put them on the table.

  Lu Changan inspected them one by one, showing surprise.

  These storage bags are filled with monster materials suitable for drawing symbols.

  Actually, before the beast tide, the cooperation between Lu Changan and the Zhou family gradually decreased.

  Because, the Zhou family invited second-level talisman masters to enshrine, and the new generation also cultivated talisman master talents.

  However, there are too many materials obtained in the beast tide, and it is difficult for this family to digest.

   The animal horde is under too much pressure and cannot stock up.

  Monster materials must be converted into spirit stones immediately to obtain combat preparation resources such as pills, talismans, and magic weapons.

   Fighting against the beast horde, caring for the tribe, and recruiting monks all need to consume a huge amount of spirit stones and combat preparation resources.

   “Lu Mou only needs the second-order talisman material.”

  Lu Changan looked embarrassed.

  In these storage bags, most of them are first-order monster materials.

   “The price can be lower, and it can be sold with excellent second-order talisman materials.”

   Zhou Jingxuan added.

  After some haggling, the two negotiated a deal for tens of thousands of spirit stones.

  Lu Changan used the market price of spirit stones and second-order talismans to deduct the market price, and bought first-order monster materials and relatively cheap second-order monster materials from the Zhou family at a low price.

  Among them, the first-order materials are mainly middle-to-high grade, and the price is only half of that before the beast tide.

  Second-order materials are mainly middle and low grade materials. 30% off low-grade, 20% off mid-grade, 10% off top-grade.

   During the beast tide, these materials will not reduce the price of Talismans.

  The current market situation is: materials are abundant, craftsmen are not enough, talismans are consumed quickly, and demand exceeds supply.

  …

  The amount of this transaction is very large. Lu Changan proposed to do it twice, saying that during the period, he would cash in through symbols.

  As expected, Zhou Jingxuan readily agreed.

  Actually, Lu Changan’s current reserve of spirit stones can be easily consumed at once.

  After the first transaction, Zhou Jingxuan left in a hurry without staying for a moment.

   Fly out of Xiaoguifeng.

  Outside Wuqi Mountain, a black-skinned old man with a strong figure and a fierce face came head-on.

   “Elder Zhou.” Centipede Zheng smiled and cupped his hands.

  Back then, before the Zheng family in Zhuye Mountain was destroyed, they had a good relationship with the Zhou family of Yushou. They once married their daughters to the Zhou family as concubines.

  Zheng Centipede and Zhou Jingxuan also know each other. After being promoted to Foundation Establishment, he once visited the Royal Beast Zhou’s house, but was dismissed casually.

   “So it’s Brother Zheng.” Zhou Jingxuan responded simply, passing by without stopping.

   Centipede Zheng, who was left out in the cold, was not dissatisfied.

  He flew to Little Turtle Peak, and after the notification, he was allowed to enter.

  …

  In the cave mansion, facing Lu Changan in the middle stage of foundation establishment, Centipede Zheng looked more respectful than before.

  After exchanging pleasantries, Zheng Centipede tentatively said:

   “You can let Zhou Jingxuan come to visit in person, but fellow Daoist Lu has made a big deal with Zhou’s family?”

   “It’s just some monster materials for drawing symbols.”

  Lu Changan didn’t mention much.

  The cooperation between him and the Zhou family of Yushou over the years cannot be hidden from those who are interested.

   “It’s a coincidence that Mr. Zheng has some second-order monster skins in his hand. Is fellow Daoist Lu interested?”

   Zheng Centipede laughed, the scars on his face squeezed together, a little creepy.

   “Tier 2 monster skin? How does Brother Zheng want to trade it?”

   As for the second-order talisman materials, Lu Changan naturally did not refuse.

   “It is best to trade with second-order talismans. It is better to have second-order middle-grade talismans. Zheng can offer a lower price.”

   Zheng Centipede presented a storage bag.

   “Second-level talisman? I heard people say that the Zheng family ‘hired’ a second-level talisman master to help draw the talisman.”

  Lu Changan’s tone was teasing.

   Zheng Centipede smiled awkwardly and sighed:

   “Oh, that bastard, barely considered a second-tier talisman master, his skills are terrible! He wasted a lot of good materials by Mr. Zheng.”

  The **** he mentioned was naturally Chen Sheng.

  In the first two years, Zheng Centipede and Chen Sheng had a conflict of interest, involving a disputed industry near the original Chen family land.

   Centipede Zheng removed one of Chen Sheng’s legs.

  After the incident, no one spoke up for Chen Sheng, and Fairy Shi only said that he would keep one alive.

   Zheng Centipede is looking for an opportunity to abolish Chen Sheng’s cultivation.

  Chen Sheng is not stupid, he hid outside for a while.

   Until the beast tide came, the supply of talismans was in short supply, and talisman masters were in high demand.

  Chen Sheng wanted to go outside to buy some talisman materials and take the opportunity to earn some spiritual stones, but was caught by Zheng Centipede.

  In order to protect himself, Chen Sheng endured humiliation and worked as a coolie for the Zheng family.

  However, Chen Sheng’s talisman art has been abandoned for a long time. It is no problem to draw first-order talismans, but the success rate and quality of painting second-order talismans are appalling.

   “A second-tier talisman master is also considered a rare talent. Brother Zheng must take good care of this person in the house.”

  Lu Changan said kindly.

   “Zheng understands.” Centipede Zheng laughed.

  In the subsequent transactions, Lu Changan traded with second-tier talismans, mainly second-tier low-grade talismans, and only gave one second-tier middle-grade talisman, under the pretext that it was bought by the Zhou family.

   The second-order animal skins purchased from Zheng Centipede are a little cheaper than those from the Zhou family.

  Where did the materials come from? Lu Changan didn’t ask carefully.

  The Tiexing Villa where the Zheng family is currently located is located on the east side of Wuqi Mountain, closer to Huanglong Immortal City.

   Zheng Centipede obtains materials for monsters, he can purchase them from Huanglong Fairy City, and he can also personally participate in hunting monsters.

   Even, if you kill people and seize treasures on the road, there is a high probability that you can get monster materials.

   Lu Changan’s heart moved, and he asked Zheng Centipede about the specific situation of Huanglong Xiancheng and the frontline beast horde.

   Zheng Centipede is extremely sensitive to news, and knows the surrounding area of ​​Huanglong Fairy City like the palm of his hand.

  In the beast tide, which city wall was breached, and who was killed in Huanglongshan’s direct line, all of them can be said clearly and logically.

  Lu Changan suddenly discovered that Centipede Zheng was useful to him.

  He didn’t want to leave Wuqi Mountain to take risks in Huanglong Immortal City, and at the same time, he had to beware of Kong Mao and Xiaoxiao’s gangsters coming to Wuqi Mountain.

  There is just a lack of eyes, ears and errands around.

  (end of this chapter)