March 12, 2024 Author: True Person Tashue
Chapter 21 Technological Advantage
Relying on key technologies, establishing high thresholds, achieving technological monopoly.
In the previous life of Gao Xian, this was the most common business tactic.
His master-level Deer Antler Powder, who can compare to him with the small Feima Collection!
In this aspect, he is capable of achieving technological monopoly.
Deer Antler Powder is quite common, but master-level Deer Antler Powder is absolutely rare.
Whether it's Zhou Ye or Lao Wang, master-level Deer Antler Powder is very important to them.
Just like Zhou Ye easily earned ten low-grade spirit stones using the Three Yang Talisman, it also relies on technological monopoly.
Zhou Ye, who has lived for over seventy years and has rich experience, can tell from Gao Xian's appearance that this kid is scheming.
He clicked his tongue in admiration, "I really can't tell, your alchemy level is so high. Talented and impressive..."
Praise costs nothing, Zhou Ye is generous with compliments, and indeed, Gao Xian's alchemy level is truly high.
To refine Deer Antler Powder, such a low-grade pill, to this level is truly remarkable!
"Gentleman, you flatter me, I dare not accept such praise."
Gao Xian modestly replied, then shifted the conversation, "However, I have put a lot of effort into Deer Antler Powder, improved the prescription, added high-grade medicines, and refined all the medicinal toxins."
"This pill can be taken regularly, strengthening the body without worrying about accumulating medicinal toxins."
He sighed again, "Refining this pill is extremely complicated and prone to failure. Even I don't have many on hand."
"Here are a few pills, all for the gentleman."
Gao Xian said sincerely, "For the gentleman's depleted qi and blood due to drawing talismans, this pill is just right for you."
"You can try it for a few days first, and if the effect is good, come find me."
Zhou Ye looked at a box of blue pills, with nine pills left.
He was a bit surprised, this kid is quite generous.
Generosity is quite rare in the Feima Collection.
Cultivators require a lot of resources for cultivation.
Not just ordinary things, but anything related to cultivation such as items, spells, etc., all need to be fought for with all their might.
Every cultivator is used to tightly holding onto everything, seizing every bit, in order to accumulate little by little, to seize every opportunity.
Those in business are even more so.
If those selling pills keep giving them away for free, how can they make money?
Even if it's baiting fish, there's a bit too much bait!
Zhou Ye smiled, "Alright, I'll accept your kindness."
Gao Xian was very happy, "Gentleman, your favor is truly my honor..."
Receiving the box of Deer Antler Powder for free, Zhou Ye's attitude towards Gao Xian also became much closer.
"Sir, my house was burned down, I want to borrow a place to stay for a night from you."
Gao Xian wanted to stay at Zhou Ye's place mainly out of fear of evil spirits, it had nothing to do with the old man's beautiful daughter.
Seeing Gao Xian's pitiful look, and having just received Deer Antler Powder, Zhou Ye, who was also somewhat acquainted with him, felt it was not appropriate to refuse.
Moreover, he also wanted to sell the True Yang Spear to Gao Xian, so he had to give the other party some benefits.
"Alright, there's a vacant room in the east wing, you can stay there for a night."
Leading Gao Xian to the back door, Zhou Ye entered the main courtyard.
The moonlight was like water, illuminating the courtyard brightly.
Gao Xian then realized that Zhou Ye's house was a courtyard-style building.
The front building was used as a storefront, passing through it led to a courtyard with three main rooms, and there were wing rooms on the east and west sides.
All were brick and tile houses, with the ground paved with blue bricks, looking very neat.
The room to the west of the main building still had lights on, it should be the beautiful lady's chamber.
Gao Xian felt a wave of envy, living in a bustling area with a storefront, a main courtyard at the back, a peaceful environment amidst the hustle and bustle, truly a good life.
In comparison, the adobe house he lived in was like a pigsty.
Making talismans really makes money!
"I also want to earn more money, buy a big house, and then get a couple of beauties, one to cook and do laundry, and one to light fires and refine pills..."
Gao Xian originally thought he was living quite well, much better than the likes of Lao Wang.
The problem is, comparisons are odious.
Seeing Zhou Ye's mansion, he suddenly felt inadequate.
The east wing had two rooms, one filled with various tanned leather, emitting a strong smell.
The other room was cleaner, with a wooden bed and table and chairs.
It seemed like no one had lived there for a long time, Gao Xian smelled a strong musty odor as soon as he entered.
Gao Xian shamelessly asked for a bucket and cloth to clean the room twice, finally managing to make it clean.
There were no bedding on the wooden bed, just a hard bed board.
Since Zhou Ye didn't mention it, Gao Xian didn't feel comfortable bringing it up again.
It was already summer, so not having bedding wasn't cold, just not very comfortable.
Staying at someone else's place, it's better to keep a low profile and not cause trouble.
Gao Xian reminded himself in his heart, lying on the bed with his clothes on, without a pillow, it was hard to get comfortable.
After lying down for a while and still unable to sleep, he sat up and circulated the Thirty-Six Heavenly Circulations Five Elements Technique.
Then, he went to find Lan Jie to practice the Great Occasional Divine Art.
Gao Xian had tried many times, his practice of the Great Occasional Divine Art was a kind of meditation, with no movement in the body.
Practicing here wouldn't reveal any abnormalities or loss of composure.
After practicing with Lan Jie, Gao Xian felt refreshed, his mind calmed down.
After tossing and turning all night, he was really tired, and with his eyes closed, he quickly fell asleep.
In a daze, Gao Xian felt someone opening the door and entering from outside.
He was startled, all drowsiness gone in an instant, he cautiously opened his eyes to look outside.
It was faintly bright outside the window, it should be around five in the morning, the sun was about to rise.
The bedroom door was gently pulled open, and a figure walked in lightly.
The window was covered with thick mulberry paper, very poor in light transmission, making the room very dim.
Just by seeing the graceful figure, he knew it was Zhou Ye's beautiful and charming daughter.
Gao Xian couldn't see the subtle expressions on her face, but he could feel the joy from her sparkling eyes, and the cheerfulness from her light steps.
Gao Xian hurriedly closed his eyes, he didn't remember her, and didn't know how to respond, so it was better to pretend to be asleep.
Ling'er came to the bedside and quietly looked at Gao Xian, but her fragrance began to fill the room.
The fragrance was fresh like grass and wood, yet lively and pure like flowing spring water, Gao Xian felt the faint fragrance seemed to penetrate straight into his heart through his nose.
Then, Gao Xian felt a slight coolness on his face, he knew Ling'er was gently touching his face, he didn't dare to move but felt itchy inside.
Ling'er saw that Gao Xian was still not awake, she leaned close to his ear and exhaled hot breath, "Bad boy, still pretending to sleep..."
Her sweet and moist voice made Gao Xian's blood heat up, he involuntarily wrapped his arms around her slender waist.
Ling'er chuckled, and she took the initiative to bring her red lips closer.
Gao Xian obediently opened his mouth.
His thoughts were simple, it's foolish not to take advantage of a good opportunity.
Besides, such a beautiful young lady, one must not go against a woman's will.
Ling'er suddenly raised her head, she forcefully patted Gao Xian's chest and said coquettishly, "Don't stick out your tongue!"
A beautiful young lady, but her delicate hands were full of strength.
Gao Xian was patted on the chest and felt stuffy, almost spitting out blood.
His mind shook, and suddenly many memories of Ling'er surged forth...
(Double monthly ticket period, seeking monthly tickets~ seeking to catch up~)
(End of this chapter)