Chapter 317: Stocking Up on Local Goods

Chapter 317: Stocking Up on Local Goods

Today, Chen Xun was shopping at a branch of the Sansheng Pavilion, accompanied by a few Golden Core cultivators who attended to him with utmost respect.

Occasionally, cultivators passing by on the third floor would catch a glimpse of the scene, their eyes flashing with surprise, though they offered respectful nods. Yet they couldn’t help but feel puzzled. Even for a Nascent Soul cultivator, such special treatment from Sansheng Pavilion seemed unusual—especially since a Deity Transformation Stage master backed the pavilion. Not even their own masters received such a grand reception.

"Folks, I was wondering if you could offer a better price on these pill formulas. I need to purchase quite a few of them."

Chen Xun walked along the aisles, carefully examining the merchandise. "I imagine you can make copies of the pill recipes, right? And I’ll need quite a few herbs as well, so we’re talking at least a million low-grade spirit stones here."

The Golden Core cultivators winced at the figure, bowing politely. “Senior, as a valued guest of the Sansheng Pavilion, you’re already receiving the lowest price we can offer...”

They exchanged worried looks, wondering why such a wealthy senior was bargaining. After all, revealing his identity alone had made it clear he possessed both power and wealth. So why haggle?

"Lowest price? Hardly," Chen Xun said, his gaze steady and calculating as he clasped his hands behind his back. “You’re charging at least forty percent more than other shops. But I trust in the quality here.”

The cultivators hesitated before one of them, a woman in a green dress, furrowed her brow, biting her lip as if making a tough decision. “One more ten percent discount, but that’s as low as we can go. We’ll forgo any profit, just for you.”

The others held their breath, admiring the manager’s bold move but figuring they’d still make some profit on the sale.

"Excellent! For that, I’ll take all the pill formulas and herbs you have here!"

Chen Xun grinned, his voice booming. "Prepare everything for me, please. Payment and goods will be exchanged in one go."

The women couldn’t hide their surprise, their expressions lighting up with excitement as they bowed. “Yes, Senior.”

Half an hour later.

Chen Xun walked out, satisfied, having spent two hundred thousand mid-grade spirit stones on treasures that couldn’t even be found in Qian Country.

If he got into the trading business, he’d be swimming in wealth.

The group of women saw him off, nearly escorting him all the way to the end of the street. Their enthusiasm drew the envy of other cultivators nearby, as if Chen Xun were the hero of some grand parade, surrounded by celestial maidens!

At the edge of the street, Chen Xun suddenly stopped, an idea flashing in his mind. “Wait a minute... As a traveling trader, with Brother Ox’s Five Elements Teleportation Array, I’d practically eliminate all travel costs!”

“With storage rings, there’s no shipping cost either. The Three Thousand Great Worlds... haha!!”

Excitement gleamed in his eyes at the thought of endless possibilities, and with a flash, he vanished into the crowd.

...

Three days later, on the edge of Heaven’s End Ravine.

They rushed over, with Brother Ox eagerly nudging Chen Xun, who laughed heartily and gave the ox’s head an affectionate hug, the atmosphere warm and joyful.

“Brother Xun, you bought so many things, but they don’t seem that useful for you,” Xiao Chi remarked, tilting his head in confusion. “Most of this is meant for Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators.”

“Moo!” Brother Ox snorted, giving Xiao Chi a sharp swat with his hoof for questioning Big Brother Xun.

“Eheh.” Xiao Chi let out a nervous laugh, realizing he’d almost forgotten Brother Xun’s pride as a dignified person.

“These are for the folks back home. You’ll understand when the time comes,” Chen Xun replied, waving his hand in good spirits, saying nothing about his dealings with the three major factions. “Brother Ox, when will the teleportation array be ready?”

“Moo moo~”

“Two days? Perfect. Right now, all of Da Li’s factions are in war preparation mode, and it’s intense.”

“Brother Xun, let’s hurry back to Qian Country!” Xiao Chi’s voice trembled slightly with worry. “With human cultivators preparing for war, who knows how many spirit beasts will be hunted and used as resources?”

“No need to worry. I spoke to the Bai Li Clan, and they won’t be targeting the Flameglow Ancient Lions any longer. Xiao Chi, you’re safe now.”

“Moo?!”

“Brother Xun... really, truly?”

“Heh, don’t believe in my reputation?”

“Of course I do, Brother Xun!”

Xiao Chi’s joy was palpable, his paws dancing in excitement. From now on, he wouldn’t have to worry about human cultivators hunting him, or constantly running and hiding.

He moved closer, placing a paw on Chen Xun’s arm, gratitude filling his gaze. Brother Xun probably hadn’t just gone out shopping.

Chen Xun gave a soft smile, patting Xiao Chi’s head, though its texture wasn’t quite as smooth as Brother Ox’s.

“Moo?”

Brother Ox’s eyes showed a mix of curiosity and admiration before he nodded firmly. “Moo!”

In his heart, Brother Ox thought that with the heavens, celestial beings, and deities all honoring Big Brother Xun, those human cultivators had no choice but to follow suit.

With that, they resumed their preparations, their movements brisk and confident under Big Brother Xun’s presence. His return filled them with a sense of security, making their tasks fly by.