Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 98: What If the Saintess Gets Pregnant?
"5000 Spirit Stones?!"
Qin Gengyun immediately widened his eyes.
Although now he’s dealing with trades that easily reach over a thousand Spirit Stones, business worth 5000 Spirit Stones in a single transaction was something he had never seen before.
So many Spirit Stones could already buy a small Spirit Vein Immortal Mansion in Zhenyang City!
But he was just a Second Tier Alchemist in Yunling Town, how could such a big deal come to him?
When something unusual happens, there must be something strange, so it’s best to be cautious.
His emotions quickly calmed down; he spoke to Shopkeeper Tong:
"Shopkeeper Tong, surely someone willing to pay 5000 Spirit Stones for pills isn’t looking for low-grade Spirit Pills, right? I’m just a Second Tier Alchemist, I fear I don’t have such luck."
Shopkeeper Tong laughed heartily, stood up and walked to the door, checked to ensure no one was eavesdropping outside, then walked back, cautioned:
"Taoist Friend Qin, to be honest, I’ve always seen great potential in you; that’s why I came to you for this deal. What I say next, you absolutely must not spread, or there will be trouble."
Qin Gengyun nodded solemnly: "Rest assured, Shopkeeper Tong."
Only then did Tong Jinjin speak: "Ye Xiyue of Zhenyang Sect was severely injured at Celestial Ridge Mountain, and her master Elder Sang Yue has also fallen. The elder position originally belonging to Ye Xiyue has now become uncertain."
Qin Gengyun asked: "Isn’t Ye Xiyue the universally respected senior sister of Zhenyang Sect?"
Tong Jinjin laughed dismissively: "In the cultivation realm, what matters is not virtue, but strength."
Qin Gengyun laughed along: "I was indeed naive. Shopkeeper Tong is right, but how does this relate to the 5000 Spirit Stones business?"
Tong Jinjin continued: "Zhenyang Sect has Six Peaks, Ye Xiyue is from Xiyue Peak, which has always suppressed the other five peaks. Now that Ye Xiyue is weakened, those five peaks have seized the opportunity to propose an early sect-wide competition, with the winner becoming the new elder."
Such scheming and infighting are common everywhere; Qin Gengyun finally felt at ease, then asked:
"Are the peaks of Zhenyang Sect preparing for the sect-wide competition, thus they’re making large purchases of Spirit Pills?"
Shopkeeper Tong said: "Taoist Friend Qin is indeed perceptive. The other day, the owner of Pill Talisman Tower and I had already negotiated with Xiyue Peak and Jade Cloud Peak. They require a total of 20 Continuing Soul Revival Pills and 20 Shattered Jade Fury Divine Pills."
Qin Gengyun shivered: "Third Grade Spirit Pills?"
The Continuing Soul Revival Pill’s effect is to rapidly reattach severed limbs and restore vitality; even if one has sustained severe injuries, there is still a chance for recovery.
The Shattered Jade Fury Divine Pill is a strengthened version of the Red Fury Pill, capable of quickly boosting strength. The cost of using it, however, is damage to one’s cultivation. The "Shattered Jade" implies "willing to be shattered jade rather than remain as mundane shards."
It seems this time Zhenyang Sect’s internal affairs are exceedingly turbulent, even such life-risking pills are being considered.
However, these affairs of big figures have nothing to do with Qin Gengyun; his concern is only earning Spirit Stones.
"Yes, Third Grade Spirit Pills, ordinary quality ones are priced at 100 Spirit Stones each, whereas high-quality ones are 130 Spirit Stones each."
Shopkeeper Tong smiled: "Now, is Taoist Friend Qin interested?"
Qin Gengyun now understood why Tong Jinjin sought him out.
Most likely, Pill Talisman Tower negotiated with Xiyue Peak and Danxia Peak for high-quality Spirit Pills.
The quantity is probably far more than 40 pills; the Pill Talisman Tower is spread across Zhenyang Sect’s major towns. Tong Jinjin is likely to handle just this many.
And in Yunling Town, the only person capable of refining high-quality Spirit Pills is Qin Gengyun.
Thus, Tong Jinjin can only collaborate with him.
Having understood this, he had the capital to negotiate the price.
Qin Gengyun pondered for a moment, then smiled and asked: "Shopkeeper Tong, what is the delivery deadline?"
Shopkeeper Tong laughed heartily: "Taoist Friend Qin need not rush, the sect-wide competition of Zhenyang Sect is in three months. Provide me a few sample pills within a month, and if the quality is satisfactory, the deal is yours!"
Qin Gengyun quickly calculated in his mind. Currently, he can gain 28 points daily from dual cultivation; if all invested in alchemy, it would take at most 18 days to reach Third Tier.
He would still have over ten days left to attempt refining Continuing Soul Revival Pills and Shattered Jade Fury Divine Pills.
Now, with a Spirit Fan Medicine Officer, refining several sample pills should be sufficient.
He agreed immediately: "No problem, just as Shopkeeper Tong said!"
"Great! I await good news from Taoist Friend Qin!"
Qin Gengyun cupped his hands: "In ten days, I’ll deliver 30 Second Grade Spirit Pills first."
"Good, I’ll escort you out."
The two chatted and laughed along the way, Shopkeeper Tong escorted Qin Gengyun to the entrance of Pill Talisman Tower, smiling brightly as he watched him depart, then returned to the counter.
His smile was even more radiant.
"This deal is extremely profitable, hahaha!"
In truth, his Yunling Town branch received an order for 100 Spirit Pills, including 60 ordinary quality and 40 high-quality ones.
He did not choose to entrust everything to Qin Gengyun; this is also the business path, one cannot leave oneself with only one supply source, lest an unforeseeable event puts one at a disadvantage.
Those 40 high-quality Spirit Pills are purchased from Qin Gengyun at 130 Spirit Stones and sold to Zhenyang Sect for 200 Spirit Stones.
Each pill nets a profit of 70 Spirit Stones!
pills make a total profit of 2800 Spirit Stones!
Profits gained with ease, effortlessly.
As for those 60 ordinary quality Spirit Pills, they can only be sold for 140 Spirit Stones, with a profit margin far below Qin Gengyun’s high-quality pills. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
This deal promises abundant profits once more.
Shopkeeper Tong hummed a tune from Yihong House, thinking to himself that Qin Gengyun is truly a treasure, must hold on tight, cannot let him seek others!
Qin Gengyun left Pill Talisman Tower and went to Immortal Treasure Pavilion.
Previously, he had 3400 Spirit Stones; he used 700 Spirit Stones to help Qiu Zhihe with household expenses, just spent 700 to purchase "Golden Dawn Fist," leaving him with 2000 Spirit Stones.
His cultivation and alchemist progress are currently:
Qi Cultivation Fifth-Layer, 345/2000.
Second Tier Alchemist, 1/500.
Daily dual cultivation yields 28 points, all invested in alchemy, can reach Third Tier in 18 days.
Daily absorption of Spirit Marrow plus Susu’s help can improve cultivation by 24 points.
After reaching Third Tier in alchemy, the 28 points from dual cultivation can all be invested in cultivation, improving by 52 points daily.
Thus, it takes at most forty-two days to reach the Qi Cultivation Sixth-Layer.
He also needs to spend four two-hour periods on alchemy to earn spirit stones to ensure the daily consumption of six pieces of Spirit Marrow.
Calculating thus, six two-hour periods for cultivation, four two-hour periods for alchemy, dual cultivation, every other day heading to Yunling Mountain to learn Magical Combat.
He has less than one two-hour period per day to rest.
Over ten days is manageable, but if enduring over a month, would his energy keep up?
This kind of matter is useless to think about now; he can only exert himself and try.
Qin Gengyun bought 150 pieces of Spirit Marrow, leaving 500 Spirit Stones in his purse for emergencies, then returned to Narrow Rain Lane.
During dinner, he shared his plan with Qiu Zhihe and Liu Su.
Qiu Zhihe didn’t mind, but Liu Su immediately protested, putting down her bowl and shouted:
"What?! Another forty days of hard labor? I’m not doing it!"
Qin Gengyun corrected: "Not forty days; it’s daily until I establish my foundation."
"I can’t take this!" Liu Su widened her eyes: "What do I get in return for working like a beast for you?"
"Mist Spirit Eye is a natural talent, but also requires honing. Hasn’t your Mist Spirit Eye improved substantially during this time?"
Qiu Zhihe said calmly.
Liu Su was speechless, pitifully looking at Qiu Zhihe:
"Miss, why don’t you help me?"
Qin Gengyun chuckled: "Zhihe is my wife; why would she help you?"
"You black-hearted man, don’t go overboard!" Liu Su jumped up.
"Susu." Qiu Zhihe said calmly:
"He must deliver 30 Second Grade Spirit Pills in ten days, better hurry."
"Oh." Liu Su immediately wilted, following Qin Gengyun into the Alchemy Room.
The Saintess is truly too kind to this jerk.
That’s right!
Liu Su suddenly thought of something, if the Saintess is engaging with this guy daily, what if... she becomes pregnant?
