In the Southern Wilderness of the Cultivation World.
Qingzhu Mountain.
In a hidden underground chamber in the shack area.
The interior of the chamber is intricate, with seemingly secret passages leading to the outside world.
The figure of Fang Xi quietly appeared, looking at a package of demon beast meat beside him, his expression slightly excited: "Indeed... the artifacts from this side can be taken over there, and the resources from there can be brought back, as long as I can carry them..."
The idea of interrealm trade is quite feasible.
"In the early stages, I can carry it myself, and in the later stages, it's just a matter of a storage bag... Well, Fang Xi, you're floating away. Even the smallest storage bag on the market costs twenty low-grade spirit stones!"
As for the body of the robbed cultivator, Fang Xi also searched through it, but alas... he was practically a pauper.
He only had about a hundred and eighty silver taels on him, like a beggar, without even carrying his own martial arts secret manual. It's a wonder he had the nerve to go out and rob!
"Wait, if he really had money, why would he go out and rob?"
Fang Xi complained, and also checked his own possessions.
His cultivation level is still at the third level of Qi Refinement, currently consolidating his foundation.
The low-grade wood attribute spiritual root he possesses truly makes cultivation a bit difficult.
Apart from that, the most valuable item in his possession is the low-grade artifact - the Green Wheat Sword.
Under the Green Wheat Sword is a manual called 'Changchun Jue', which can be cultivated to the peak of the tenth level of Qi Refinement, a common item in the market that must be replaced with a new technique after Foundation Establishment.
"There are also 22 spirit crystals, 60 catties of spiritual bamboo rice, 1 medium-grade 'Small Thunder Talisman', 1 low-grade 'Golden Light Shield Talisman', 2 'Cold Ice Talismans', 5 'Protective Talismans', as well as several life talismans like 'Dust Removal Talisman', 'Fire Repelling Talisman', 'Water Repelling Talisman'..."
"I always feel like crying when a robber comes..."
Fang Xi let out a long sigh, looking at the demon beast meat, murmuring to himself, "Perhaps, I should sell it... No, I can't take the risk until I reach the middle stage of Qi Refinement!"
He had inquired at the White Cloud Martial Hall, and the demon beast meat sold by Han Fatty was called 'Tai Sui Meat', looking exactly like this, and not even tasting fishy.
Moreover, it has the effect of invigorating blood and qi, even Mu Miaomiao dared not eat it during those special days...
Although he already knew the specific situation, Fang Xi still wasn't prepared to consume the demon beast meat immediately.
"Cultivators often cook demon beast meat, which can replenish spiritual energy and is an excellent elixir for body cultivation. There are naturally ways to discern the quality..."
Fang Xi looked at the Tai Sui Meat, thought for a moment, and cast a spell.
Hum!
A halo appeared above the Tai Sui Meat, its color changing continuously, finally settling on a dark green hue.
"It's mostly harmless, but it may also cause harm to the body..."
Fang Xi nodded slightly.
"Cultivators have many ways to identify poisons and even methods of treatment... To be safe, I should prepare a detoxification pill and an additional Revitalization Talisman."
Thinking about the talisman issue, Fang Xi immediately decided to seek help from his new neighbor, Chen Ping.
This new spiritual farmer seemed to have a knack for drawing talismans, which could lead to closer ties.
Moreover, this could also expand the original owner's social network.
The original Fang Xi was solely focused on cultivation, with no friends other than his neighbors and no access to any circles.
But the current Fang Xi had already decided to slightly expand his social network, which would also pave the way for future sales of demon beast meat and the purchase of rare resources.
Thinking about it, he decided to act on it!
Early the next day, Fang Xi was already waiting at the door, waiting for Chen Ping to leave: "Friend Chen... going out?"
"Indeed."
Chen Ping looked like any other spiritual farmer, honest and timid, and asked, "Friend Fang... is there something you need?"
"Indeed... Friend Chen, are you a talisman master? I would like to purchase a Revitalization Talisman, I wonder..."
Fang Xi asked tentatively.
Chen Ping's expression changed slightly, then he smiled bitterly, waving his hand repeatedly, "The way of talismans is vast and profound, how dare I call myself a talisman master? I've only studied under Master Zong for a few days, still in the introductory stage, even drawing a first-grade low-level talisman is difficult... "
Cultivators have four arts: alchemy, formations, artifacts, and talismans, each requiring great effort.
Even though the way of talismans is relatively simple compared to others, it is still difficult to master.
If drawing talismans is difficult, it means that the benefits do not outweigh the costs, resulting in losses.
"It's already good enough. Do you happen to have a Revitalization Talisman, friend?"
Fang Xi added, "I'll purchase it at the market price."
"Well... there is one."
Mentioning the average market price, Chen Ping couldn't help but reveal a green talisman.
Seizing this opportunity, the two chatted for a few more moments before Chen Ping took his leave.
"I didn't expect to have even half an acquaintance, studying under Master Zong for a few days?"
Watching Chen Ping leave, Fang Xi suddenly thought of the couple selling talismans, feeling that the world was indeed small.
Of course, perhaps it was because the market in Qingzhu Mountain was already small, and there were only a few talisman masters.
In any case, this action yielded quite good results.
"I already have the Revitalization Talisman, now I just need a detoxification pill..."
Muttering to himself, Fang Xi entered the market in Qingzhu Mountain.
Pill Cauldron Pavilion!
A six-story wooden building intricately constructed, emitting a faint fragrance of herbs and plants between the eaves.
For items like pills that need to be ingested, Fang Xi has always been cautious.
Although the pills on the stalls of wandering cultivators are cheaper, they may not guarantee complete safety.
On the other hand, the pill shops of major powers are usually more reliable.
Pill Cauldron Pavilion has had a reputation and reputation for hundreds of years, with a backing even stronger than the Situ Family.
For them, maintaining their reputation and fame is the greatest benefit, so the quality of the pills is relatively trustworthy.
Of course, it's only relatively trustworthy, and one still needs to inspect carefully after purchase.
"Friend, what kind of pill are you looking to purchase?"
As Fang Xi was admiring the Pill Cauldron Pavilion, a young woman in a green dress approached him, saying, "I am Zhuo Luting, and I know a thing or two about ordinary pills."
She had peachy cheeks and almond eyes, with a very good appearance, not even concealing her cultivation aura, making Fang Xi realize that she was a mid-level Qi Refinement cultivator.
"Darn, the pills at Pill Cauldron Pavilion are quite something, even the salesperson is at mid-level Qi Refinement..."
"Well, she's impressive."
Feeling a bit bitter, Fang Xi smiled wryly, "I need a detoxification pill."
"For detoxification pills, we have a first-grade low-level Clear Spirit Pill in the Pavilion, which is quite effective against various toxins. If you find the effect unsatisfactory, there is a first-grade mid-level Detoxification Pill, or even a first-grade high-level 'Ten Thousand Spirit Pill', but the price..."
Zhuo Luting answered with a charming smile.
"I have a friend who accidentally consumed some strange demon beast meat..."
Fang Xi began to 'make friends out of thin air'.
Zhuo Luting pondered for a moment, "Generally speaking, demon beasts do not poison their blood and flesh, so as long as they didn't ingest a poison sac, the poisoning shouldn't be too severe. The Clear Spirit Pill is quite effective in alleviating beast toxins. You can buy one to try, and if it doesn't work, you can bring that friend over for our Pavilion's apothecary to take a look..."
"Alright, how much is a Clear Spirit Pill?"
Fang Xi nodded.
"One low-grade spirit stone."
Zhuo Luting replied with a smile.
"So expensive!"
"Outside, you can get one for just seven or eight spirit crystals!"
Fang Xi had many thoughts in his mind, but he remained expressionless as he exchanged the spirit crystal for a small jade bottle.
"Do you have any other needs, friend?" Zhuo Luting was in a good mood after making a sale.
"Let me see..."
Fang Xi walked around the first floor of the Pill Cauldron Pavilion with his hands behind his back.
Soon, he stopped at a counter.
On the wooden shelves of this counter were bottles of spirit wine, some sealed in jars, some in bottles.
"This is spirit wine, mainly made from spirit rice, mixed with various spirit herbs, and aged in a cellar..."
Zhuo Luting explained to Fang Xi, "Among us cultivators, many appreciate this drink, and many spirit wines have multiple effects. For example, this 'Abyssal Wine' can be used as a spiritual food, drinking a mouthful means not needing food or water for three days... and this 'Hundred Flowers Brew', not only tastes excellent, but is also beneficial for female cultivators in Qi Refinement... If your friend is poisoned by a snake, then this 'Hundred Snakes Brew' is quite effective in detoxification!"
"I see..."
Fang Xi remained expressionless, exuding an air of a big shot.
In the cultivation world, besides the four arts of cultivation, there are other sidelines.
Such as physicians for treating injuries, spiritual chefs for making various spiritual foods, as well as brewers, spiritual vein experts, mineral prospectors, and so on...
This brewing skill can be considered a sideline, or even a branch of alchemy.
Fang Xi looked at the prices, then bid farewell directly.
Even if he staked all his assets now, he might not be able to afford a jar of spirit wine.
"As for brewing techniques, that's even more out of reach..."
Fang Xi lamented inwardly, as a spiritual farmer, he was quite compatible with brewing.
"Or... since I can't afford Pill Cauldron Pavilion, should I go around the stalls and try my luck?"
With this thought in mind, he began to stroll among the various mobile stalls.
Since crossing over, Fang Xi had also been brainwashed by novels, coming to these market stalls to try his luck.
The results were self-evident.
In novels, it's all a lie!
Let alone picking up heaven-defying opportunities, not even a small leak has occurred!
Not to mention himself, even observing for a year, there wasn't a single wandering cultivator who picked up a leak at the stalls.
On the contrary, he felt like he was losing out, and even saw many cultivators who were swindled and left penniless.
Some of them even wanted to cause trouble in the market, only to be thrown out by the Situ Family's enforcement team... How tragic was that?
Thanks to the leader of the Cramping Night Alliance for the reward on the night of cramps, the extra update after the shelves, thank you!
(End of this chapter)