89: Chapter 89 Foundation Building Monk Trade Fair

You dead girl! Don't interrupt here; can't you see how anxious your aunt is?

Du Juan’s eyes widened with anger, as if they could shoot fire. She glared fiercely at Du Xiaoyue, her vexation boundless.

She truly wished she could immediately raise her hand and give this unfilial niece, who couldn't be serious at such a critical moment, a solid flick on the forehead.

The matter of her own Cultivation was already pressing, yet Du Xiaoyue still had the leisure to joke. How could this not enrage Du Juan?

Wang Bin, meanwhile, leaned back slightly with a relaxed expression, his index and middle fingers unconsciously tapping lightly on the armrest of the chair, one tap after another. The rhythmic tapping seemed to be the metronome of his inner thoughts.

His mind was immersed in dissecting this matter.

To be honest, the amount of Spirit Stones required to help Du Juan Breakthrough to the Golden Core Realm was not a very large number—only eighty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

For Wang Bin, who possessed unique methods, this was not out of reach.

The compressor he made was a wealth-creating Divine Artifact, capable of consistently producing one drop of Spirit Liquid every day, and one drop of Spirit Liquid was worth one hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

By this calculation, relying solely on this single compressor, he could earn thirty-six thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones in a year.

If he created one hundred such compressors, and the Spiritual Qi supply was sufficient, then the amount of Spirit Stones earned in a year would be an astronomical figure: a full three million six hundred fifty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

By then, cultivating hundreds of Golden Core cultivators would be effortless.

This was precisely the confidence that allowed him to entertain the idea of establishing a Family.

However, there is often an insurmountable chasm between ideal and reality.

The realization of all these seemingly beautiful plans was premised on his ability to smoothly exchange Spirit Liquid for tangible Spirit Stones and various resources for Cultivation.

When he calmed down and considered the stakes, he regretfully discovered that this was almost an impossible task, fraught with numerous complex problems.

After all, in this Cultivation World, the iron rule of 'rarity makes value' was deeply ingrained. If he acted rashly and dared to sell large quantities of Spirit Liquid in a short period, it would undoubtedly cause a huge stir in West Sea City, attracting the high alert and close attention of powerful Golden Core Families and Nascent Soul Families.

Once that happened, his situation would become precarious, and he would be close to death.

However, whenever he thought of the crucial step of selling Spirit Liquid, Du Juan's position in his heart would involuntarily become prominent.

However, how to discuss selling Spirit Liquid with Du Juan was also a problem.

Moreover, he didn't know much about Du Juan, but the fact that she, a woman, could be a manager in the fiercely competitive Four Seas Commerce League indicated that she was definitely not an ordinary person who could be easily fooled.

After a brief period of thought, Wang Bin finally made up his mind.

He planned to first test Du Juan's true ability and potential through some trials and his own observation, to determine whether she was worth him risking eighty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

After all, eighty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones was not a small sum; it could buy several Magic Treasures, and Wang Bin himself didn't even have a decent Magic Treasure yet, which frustrated him.

“Aunt, based on my current Cultivation progress, I estimate I can reach the Golden Core Realm in about twenty years.

However, even among Golden Core Stage Cultivators, few can instantly produce eighty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.”

Wang Bin said calmly, his eyes fixed on Du Juan.

The full expectation on Du Juan's face instantly vanished, and Du Xiaoyue's smile also faded significantly, replaced by a hint of worry.

“But don't be discouraged. It's not that I can't help you reach the Golden Core Realm; it's just that to gain something, you must first give something, and to gain, you must first prove your worth.

Don't think about romance for now; I'm not an animal that thinks with its lower body.

This is eighty thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, not Low-Grade Spirit Stones. Even if you sold your entire self, you wouldn't be worth that many Spirit Stones.

And I don't have that many resources to give you directly right now. You help me handle this transaction first.

I will observe you in the future. If you can prove your worth and ability, I will consider providing you with Cultivation resources to reach the Golden Core Stage.

You don't need to worry about where my resources come from. Believe it or not, it's up to you; I'm not in a hurry.”

“Ah! You're not trying to trick me, are you?”

Du Juan subconsciously retorted, then immediately regretted her Gaffe.

Although she had some doubts in her heart about whether Wang Bin could produce so many Cultivation resources, this was still a hope.

Moreover, his request for her to prove her ability was reasonable. If she didn't have corresponding value, even if she was Du Xiaoyue's aunt, he wouldn't just give her tens of thousands of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones for free, would he?

“Since Senior Brother Qingmu is talking about business, let's discuss your current transaction.

Your purchases this time totaled sixteen thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

As a Disciple of the Four Seas Commerce League, you are entitled to a 5% discount with your waist token, but your annual discount quota is only one thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, so the other fifteen thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones have no discount.

This is to prevent Disciples within the School from reselling the School's Cultivation resources using their identity.

However, I can sell all the items to you at a 10% discount. You just need to give me fourteen thousand four hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.”

“Oh? Aunt, do you have that much authority in the shop?”

Wang Bin asked curiously. This could save over a thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, which was no small amount.

He suddenly remembered how he had misappropriated one thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones from White Cloud City's protective formation a few years ago and thought that he must remember to replenish it when he returned, or there would be trouble sooner or later.

Du Juan saw Wang Bin's curiosity and felt a little smug, but still whispered:

“My authority is actually only slightly greater than yours. I only have a 10% discount quota for one thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones worth of items per year.

However, I also have my own methods. As long as it's not too excessive, no one will say anything.”

“Alright! But I don't have enough Spirit Stones on me.”

Before Wang Bin could finish speaking, Du Xiaoyue became anxious.

“Junior Martial Uncle, if you don't have Spirit Stones, why are you buying so many things?

Don't buy that Talisman Treasure; it's too expensive.

It costs ten thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. Golden Core cultivators don't need it, and Foundation Establishment Cultivators can't afford it, so it's always unsold.”

Du Juan also looked at Wang Bin doubtfully, thinking, he doesn't even have over ten thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, yet he claims he wants to subsidize me tens of thousands of Mid-Grade Spirit Stones?

Wang Bin hesitated for a moment, then took out one thousand fire-attributed Mid-Grade Spirit Stones from his Storage Pouch, and then took out a jade bottle, pouring fifty drops of Spirit Liquid from it into an empty bottle.

These fire-attributed Spirit Stones were spoils of war obtained from an Azure Flame Bird, and the Spirit Liquid was part of the one hundred drops of Spirit Liquid given to him by the Chu Family.

“Here are fifty drops of Spirit Liquid and one thousand fire-attributed Mid-Grade Spirit Stones. That should be equivalent to fifteen thousand Mid-Grade Spirit Stones, right?”

Du Juan was surprised and shocked after seeing Wang Bin's entire operation, thinking that Wang Bin had a truly deep Family background, as he seemed to take out so many things with ease.

After carefully checking and confirming it was real, she said happily:

“The exchange rate for Mid-Grade fire-attributed Spirit Stones in the shop is usually one to ten, meaning one stone for ten Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

I can exchange them for you at one to eleven. The shop's single-attribute Spirit Stone inventory is low, and they are also very sought after.

The shop's acquisition price for Spirit Liquid is one hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones per drop. Since you are Xiaoyue's husband, we are Family, so I won't earn any price difference from you.

Actually, Spirit Liquid is very popular in West Sea City. Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment Cultivators love to keep some on hand. You must know its various uses.

Tomorrow night, there's a small Foundation Establishment Cultivator trade fair. I suggest you take the Spirit Liquid there to sell. Each drop of Spirit Liquid should be able to sell for two to three hundred Mid-Grade Spirit Stones.

Do you want to attend in person? I can get an invitation.

This trade fair is organized by a certain Young Master of the Chu Family; it's very safe. We've cooperated for many years, and no one dares to kill and rob in West Sea City.”