93: Pills for sale

Jiang Xun didn't know what to say for a moment.

Should he blame Wei Tuo?

But joining the Demon Suppression Division was his own choice; he couldn't blame anyone else.

However, he hadn't expected that the Blood Refining Old Monster would be a disciple under Jiang Hongyuan's sect.

Jiang Xun sighed.

He truly didn't want to have any direct or indirect connection with Jiang Hongyuan.

He only wanted to live in perfect parallel to her.

Without a single intersection.

It seemed he could only hope that nothing would go wrong at Musong Mountain in three days' time.

He stopped dwelling on the problem.

Jiang Xun looked back at Wei Tuo: "Lord Wei, is there a market nearby where Cultivators trade?"

Wei Tuo thought for a moment upon hearing this: "The nearest market is in Baotian City, six hundred miles away."

“It’s not close. If you have a flying Magic Treasure, a round trip would take three or four days.”

He looked at Jiang Xun, "Is Brother Jiang looking to purchase something?"

Jiang Xun shook his head and said with some embarrassment:

“Money has been tight lately, and I have a few things I'd like to sell for some Spirit Stones.”

“But I didn't expect it to be so far...”

Jiang Xun felt a bit dejected.

Six hundred miles—with his current cultivation, a round trip would take at least four days.

And since they were going into Musong Mountain in three days, there wasn't enough time.

Jiang Xun felt a surge of frustration that it had to be at this time.

One full meal for Long Ninger could last her seven days, so originally, there should have been plenty of time.

Who would have thought a demonic Cultivator would disrupt his plans?

Wei Tuo suddenly said curiously:

“If Brother Jiang trusts me, why not let me have a look? If it's suitable, I'll just buy it from you.”

Zhao Xu also leaned in, his eyes shining: "Brother Jiang, what good stuff do you have?"

Jiang Xun remained silent for a moment before taking out four jade bottles from his Storage Ring.

Two were white porcelain bottles, slender in shape.

Two were green jade bottles, slightly thicker.

The mouths of the bottles were all sealed with lids, but a faint medicinal fragrance seeped out. It was subtle, but since everyone present was a Cultivator, the scent drifting through the air was still very clear.

These were graded Medicinal Pills.

Wei Tuo stood up immediately.

He stared at the four bottles, pleasantly surprised: "This is..."

“Two bottles of spirit gathering pills, and two bottles of Body Tempering Liquid.”

Jiang Xun spoke casually, "Low Grade pills. I want to exchange them for some Spirit Stones for an emergency."

As soon as he finished speaking, both Wei Tuo and Zhao Xu crowded in front of Jiang Xun.

Two pairs of eyes stared intently at the four bottles of pills on the table.

“Low Grade?”

Zhao Xu cried out in disbelief, "Brother Jiang, these are spirit gathering pills! Treasures that can help Cultivators like us break through a Bottleneck!

In Qinghe County, they've always been in high demand but short supply. One bottle could be sold for..."

“Ahem.” Wei Tuo coughed heavily.

Zhao Xu shut his mouth, but his eyes remained glued to the bottles.

He wondered suspiciously; if such pills were merely 'Low Grade' in Jiang Xun's mouth, what kind of life had this person led before?

To be so extravagant?

Wei Tuo walked to Jiang Xun's side, "Brother Jiang, I'll take all four bottles. Name your price."

Jiang Xun was somewhat surprised.

He hadn't expected the Low Grade pills given by the System to be so sought after here.

“Lord Wei, at least leave some for me!” Zhao Xu grew anxious and turned to Jiang Xun, “Brother Jiang, I want some too! Spare me two bottles!”

Jiang Xun looked at the two of them.

The truth was, he didn't know the market price. If he asked for too much, he'd look greedy; if he asked for too little, he'd be the one losing out.

After thinking for a bit, he spoke:

“I obtained these pills by chance, and they are of no use to me. My Lord, just give me whatever you think is fair.”

Jiang Xun threw the difficult problem back at them.

He knew Wei Tuo was embezzling salaries, so he certainly wasn't short of Spirit Stones. A three-man office had been claimed by him to have thirteen people.

Jiang Xun wouldn't believe it for a second if the man didn't have some savings.

Now it mainly depended on the other party's character and whether his heart was black or not.

If the price didn't meet his expectations, Jiang Xun wouldn't mind committing insubordination.

Two juniors at the Qi Refining stage.

He could handle them with one hand; otherwise, he wouldn't have taken out the pills so calmly.

Let alone try to sell them.

Wei Tuo gave Jiang Xun a deep look.

Originally, he had thought that no matter what kind of junk Jiang Xun brought out, he would buy it at a high price.

It was meant as both a form of appeasement and a way to win him over.

After all, what good things could a Qi Refining junior possibly have?

At most, it would be some miscellaneous pills or useless treasures.

But he hadn't expected that what Jiang Xun brought out were actually good things.

Wei Tuo reached out and pulled one white porcelain bottle and one green jade bottle toward himself.

“I’ll take these two bottles.”

He said briskly, “Two hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, how about it?”

Zhao Xu, who was beside him, gasped: "Two hundred?!"

Mid-Grade Spirit Stones! Not Low Grade?

Wei Tuo smiled, his expression carrying a certain profound meaning: "Zhao Xu, don't say I didn't give you a chance."

“I’ve left the items for you. It just depends on whether you're willing to take them.”

Zhao Xu's face twitched.

Having known Wei Tuo for over a decade, how could he not know the man's little schemes?

Wei Tuo was driving up the price, wanting him to back down so that he could naturally pocket everything himself.

On the market, a bottle of spirit gathering pills was only worth about eighty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Even with a bottle of Body Tempering Liquid, the two items combined wouldn't exceed a hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

But as they said, that was the market price.

spirit gathering pills were a hot commodity that could only be bought in the provincial capital. After circulating to the county town and being marked up several times, the price would soar to a hundred and eighty Spirit Stones.

The same went for the Body Tempering Liquid.

Two hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones was actually a fair price.

He stared at the remaining two bottles on the table and gritted his teeth.

“I want them!”

Zhao Xu took the two porcelain bottles into his hands.

He had thought Wei Tuo would use the market price to cheat Jiang Xun, but it turned out the man still had a bit of a conscience.

However, while it was fair for Wei Tuo, it was a bit painful for Zhao Xu's wallet.

Four hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Jiang Xun did a quick calculation in his head.

One meal for Long Ninger cost fifty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, so this was enough for eight meals.

“Fine,” Jiang Xun nodded, “we’ll go with that price.”

Wei Tuo took a Storage Pouch from his waist and poured out a pile of Spirit Stones.

Various lusters instantly covered half the table, and Spiritual Qi filled the air, making even the atmosphere feel fresh and pure.

“Two hundred stones, count them.”

Seeing this, Zhao Xu also gritted his teeth and pulled out a coin pouch.

The Spirit Stones he poured out were clearly fewer; he counted them again and again, adding a few more before reaching the full two hundred.

Compared to Wei Tuo's decisiveness, Zhao Xu was a bit hesitant.

Jiang Xun didn't count them.

With a sweep of his sleeve, all four hundred Spirit Stones were swept into his Storage Ring.

“Brother Jiang isn't going to count them?” Zhao Xu couldn't help but ask.

“I trust you both,” Jiang Xun said.

Wei Tuo laughed loudly and patted Jiang Xun on the shoulder:

“Since Brother Jiang trusts me, I won't mistreat a brother. Starting next month, your salary will also be paid as a double portion.”

Jiang Xun looked puzzled: "Double portion?"

He knew Wei Tuo was lining his own pockets, but he hadn't expected the man to share some with his subordinates.

“In our Demon Suppression Division, the official staff count is thirteen people.”

Wei Tuo lowered his voice and whispered, “But in a small place like this, we can't get enough people. However, the imperial court's salary is still sent for thirteen people.”

“If I don't give everyone a bit more, what else can I do?”

Wei Tuo spoke with a look of helplessness, as if he were forced into it.

“Zhao Xu, and Old Zhou who is at home recovering from injuries, both take double portions. Now that Brother Jiang is here, you naturally get a share too.”

His tone was low, as if warning him not to spread it around.

“From now on, you will also receive twenty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones every month.”

Jiang Xun's face showed an expression of pleasant surprise: "Then thank you, My Lord."

He knew that this was likely a way to drag him into the same boat.

If there was an investigation in the future, everyone would be implicated.

But for now, they truly considered Jiang Xun one of their own.

Jiang Xun lamented—truly, there are no fish in water that is too clear!

“It’s only right,” Wei Tuo said with a beaming smile.

Afterward, Jiang Xun took out several more bottles of pills he didn't need. Wei Tuo and Zhao Xu bought them all at fair prices.

In the end, his Storage Ring had an additional five hundred and fifty Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

The feeling of getting rich overnight was truly great.

Jiang Xun thought that he should exploit the System more in the future.

After Wei Tuo gave instructions regarding Musong Mountain for three days later, he departed.

Zhao Xu left happily with his newly acquired pills, saying he would treat Jiang Xun to drinks tomorrow.

Jiang Xun didn't return to his quarters.

It was still early, and he had nothing to do back there.

He walked into the quiet room in the backyard of the Demon Suppression Division.

It was originally meant for daily cultivation, but now it lay abandoned.