Immortality and Cultivation: I Have Too Many Talents

Chapter 576 Purple Immortal City (Seeking Subscriptions)

Upon hearing this, Shen Xuan remained calm and unconcerned.

This made Zhuo Qingning feel ashamed.

Actually, we can't blame him.

This is a Tier 3 Ice Spirit Tea.

It can slightly increase spiritual power and has a slight effect on nourishing the mind and comprehending the Dao.

This is a high-grade, special spiritual tea.

Even as the president of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce, he was not entitled to enjoy it.

Shen Xuan took a sip of spiritual tea and began exchanging pleasantries with Zhuo Jincheng.

Both of them were at the Golden Core stage.

Zhuo Jincheng is also a rare Golden Core cultivator among independent practitioners.

The two chatted about their insights into spiritual practice, each taking what they needed, and found themselves quite compatible.

In the end, Zhuo Jincheng couldn't help but reveal his intentions.

"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Xuanbing is on very good terms with the Purple Essence Tree Emperor. Starshine Island and Sunset Island are planning to engage in large-scale trade."

"I am not very talented, but I have some knowledge of business and some business channels. I am willing to advise Fellow Daoist Xuanbing and plan this matter together."

Zhuo Jincheng's eyes were fixed on Shen Xuan, revealing a hint of anticipation.

Even Tier 3 Ice Spirit Tea can be traded.

The wilderness is teeming with natural treasures.

The same cultivation-related spiritual items have vastly different prices between the demon race and the human race.

Once Shen Xuan opens up this trade route, an inexhaustible supply of cultivation resources will flow in.

Tongxin Chamber of Commerce followed Shen Xuan, acting as his purchasing and sales agent. Even if they only got a small share, they could still make a fortune.

"Master Zhuo is too modest. With Master Zhuo's help, this matter is very promising."

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

He had planned this for a long time.

The benefits of Tongxin Chamber of Commerce joining outweigh the drawbacks.

After all, Starshine Island is short-handed.

Moreover, there was no commercial network that spanned the entire Song Dynasty.

The Qingyun Sect can only provide support secretly and should not make a public appearance.

Externally, he still conducted large-scale trade with the Demon Emperor of the Wilderness in Shen Xuan's personal name.

Of course, such trade should aim to achieve a win-win situation for both parties from the very beginning.

According to Shen Xuan's plan.

Starshine Island trades for scarce items urgently needed by the demon race, such as demon beast elixirs, various obsolete magic weapons, and second-tier talismans, with spiritual herbs, demon beast materials, and weapon-refining materials from the Wilderness.

As for the rare third-tier natural treasures, they were traded privately between True Immortals and Demon Kings.

All transactions must be conducted near Yingxia Lake.

With the Purple Cloud Tree King guarding the area, it's safe and secure.

This also ensures the fairness of the transaction.

Shen Xuan will definitely be present for the previous transactions.

After that, it can be handed over to Master Xuanyuan and Zhuang Xueqin for processing.

As one of the highest-ranking merchants in the Song Dynasty, Zhuo Jincheng's involvement can provide many conveniences.

They acquire medicinal herbs for monster elixirs and secondhand magical artifacts, and sell some of the spiritual herbs and monster materials from the wilderness.

As for the materials for refining weapons, Shen Xuan plans to build some refining workshops on Starshine Island to process and refine the raw materials before selling them to the outside world.

Some elixirs are produced in the same way.

On Starshine Island, a spiritual plant garden was established, and some of the wild and untamed medicinal herbs were transplanted.

The monster materials undergo initial processing.

According to Shen Xuan's plan, Starshine Island will become a processing base for demon race spiritual resources.

In this way, not only can the employment and income problems of the cultivators on Starshine Island be solved.

It can also cultivate various cultivation professionals such as alchemy, array formation, talisman, artifact, and plant cultivation.

The addition of the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce will accelerate the commercial development of Xinghui Island.

Shen Xuan lived a long life.

As long as everything is peaceful and nothing happens, continue your practice steadily.

With the mysterious jade talisman in hand, there are no bottlenecks in cultivation.

Reaching the peak of the Golden Elixir stage is a foregone conclusion.

Even the path to Nascent Soul, though distant, is not without its opportunities.

"Alright then, Master Zhuo. Let's each make our own preparations. A month from now, we'll head to the Wilderness together. Could you help me decide which trading instruments to choose first?"

Shen Xuan pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, if we join forces, we will surely open up many sources of wealth! I will certainly accompany you."

Having achieved his goal, Zhuo Jincheng couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Shen Xuan took out a jade slip.

Inside are various spiritual herbs for refining elixirs for demonic beasts.

"We urge Master Zhuo to mobilize the entire Tongxin Chamber of Commerce to purchase these medicinal herbs."

"If the price isn't too outrageous, I'll take as many as I can get."

Zhuo Jincheng took the jade slip and, after just one glance, understood Shen Xuan's intention.

"Leave this to me, Mr. Zhuo. The Chamber of Commerce still has some stock; I'll have them send it over right away."

"That's good."

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Master Zhuo, we are both Golden Core cultivators. Don't be so petty and make a fool of yourselves in front of others."

Shen Xuan gave Zhuo Jincheng a warning.

This means that the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce should not go too far in making profits.

Otherwise, Shen Xuan would abandon the cooperation and part ways with the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce.

"Fellow Daoist Xuanbing, rest assured. The Tongxin Chamber of Commerce has a good reputation and has always been committed to its duties."

"It's best to stay within your bounds!"

Shen Xuan remarked with emotion, "Only when everyone fulfills their responsibilities can we achieve win-win cooperation and lasting success. Master Zhuo, what do you think?"

"That's how it should be!"

Zhuo Jincheng immediately expressed his opinion.

This long-term, large-scale transaction was very profitable.

Of the three parties, the demon race and Shen Xuan are indispensable.

The Tongxin Chamber of Commerce is the one that can be replaced at any time.

It was only because the Qingyun Sect couldn't show its face that they were able to get such an advantage.

Zhuo Jincheng was well aware of the situation and adopted a humble attitude.

With spirit stones to earn, saving face and such are completely unimportant.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while longer.

Zhuo Jincheng and Zhuo Qingning bid farewell and left.

……

a few days later.

late at night.

A streak of blue light sped to the small island in Luoxia Lake.

The milky-white demonic mist and illusionary arrays surrounding the island were completely ineffective against this person. In the center of the island, the ancient divine tree flourished with lush, verdant branches and vibrant life.

The blue light dissipated, revealing the face of a young and handsome cultivator.

It was Shen Xuan.

A month later, he, along with Xuan Yuan Zhenren from the sect, Zhuo Jincheng from the Tongxin Chamber of Commerce, and others, came to Luoxia Lake to discuss large-scale trade between the two clans.

That was official business.

His visit today is for personal reasons.

Shen Xuan distinguished them very clearly.

Public interests should not be neglected for private ones.

"Young friend Shen, you've arrived."

An old Taoist priest in purple robes, with an air of otherworldly wisdom, appeared beneath the ancient Purple Essence Divine Tree.

Shen Xuan bowed respectfully.

"Shen Xuan greets Senior Purple Cloud Tree Emperor."

There's no need for formalities between us.

The Purple Tree King said with a smile.

He had a friendly and approachable demeanor.

"I wouldn't dare; proper etiquette must be observed. Has Senior fully recovered?"

"almost."

The Purple Tree King waved its hand.

"I am already blessed by the heavens to be alive. I can't worry about cultivation and such."

Shen Xuan nodded in agreement.

As for the Purple Essence Divine Tree, a kind of plant spirit.

As long as no heavenly tribulation descends, I can live for tens of thousands more years without any problem.

"These are the repaired lightning rods and spirit-replenishing arrays. You might need them in the future."

Shen Xuan presented it with both hands.

"Yes, thank you for your kindness, young friend Shen."

Even after the demon race takes human form, they cannot rest easy.

Fourth-tier demon cultivators may attract heavenly tribulations if their karma and sins of killing are too heavy, or if their bloodline karma is too heavy, or if their cultivation level increases significantly.

Every few years, fourth-tier demon cultivators must face a heavenly tribulation.

Divine lightning is the most common method.

The so-called Heavenly Way refers to the laws governing the evolution and operation of this Xuan Yuan Continent.

Human cultivators, after condensing their nascent souls, will also be subject to heavenly tribulations by the Heavenly Dao.

"Senior Purple Tree Emperor, may I ask if your territory has been divided up?"

"It's divided up."

The Purple Tree King casually waved his hand.

A huge map of the wilderness was displayed in front of Shen Xuan.

The entire wilderness is divided into eight colors, representing the eight demon emperors.

A narrow strip of land near the State of Song was transformed into a deep purple color.

Its area is the smallest among the eight demon emperors.

"That's good. So, shall we assign the four demon kings—Crimson Flame Tiger, Howling Moon Fox, Three-Tailed Tabby Cat, and Flowing Frost Snow Wolf—to your command, Senior?"

"Not bad. There are also two demon kings, the Earth Bear and the Flying Cloud Leopard."

Shen Xuan smiled and said, "Six demon kings, have you thought about how to command them, senior?"

The Purple Tree King shook its head slightly.

"I don't need them to do anything."

He is a tree spirit; he can cultivate simply by absorbing the essence of the sun and moon.

"You are mistaken, senior!"

Shen Xuan looked directly at the Purple Essence Tree King and explained his reasoning.

"Our human sages said, 'Preparation is the key to success, and lack of preparation leads to failure.'"

"If a senior ruler needs spiritual treasures for cultivation, does he have to go out and collect them himself?"

The spirits of plants and trees have a fatal weakness.

That means the main body cannot move.

Therefore, the Purple Cloud Tree King's activity range is limited to the vicinity of Yingxia Island.

If you are too far away, and someone raids your home and digs up your body, you will surely die.

"Senior should know that anyone who breaks through to the fourth rank, whether human or demon, will be subject to divine punishment from time to time."

"Like you, senior, the more Emperor's Dew and high-grade wood spirit stones you prepare, the better."

The Purple Tree King remained silent for a while.

After a long pause, he slowly said, "Young friend Shen, I know you are exceptionally intelligent."

"If you have anything to say, just say it."

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

"I have a solution. Just like cutting tofu with a knife, both sides are smooth. If we cooperate, we can all benefit from it."

Shen Xuan briefly explained his idea.

Near Yingxia Lake, a new immortal city will be built, named after the Purple Cloud Tree King, and jointly managed by demon cultivators as the main force and human cultivators as the auxiliary force.

The most important function of the Immortal City was to acquire cultivation resources from the Wilderness and sell them within the territory of the Song Kingdom.

At the same time, it sells various elixirs, talismans, magic weapons, and various inheritances that the demon race urgently needs.

The Purple Tree King asked, "Building a celestial city must require a lot of resources, right?"

"You're overthinking it, senior!"

"The residents of Purple Cloud Immortal City are mainly demons. They don't need third-tier spiritual veins or city-protecting formations. It's just some civil engineering. How much resources can it consume!"

"The Purple Cloud Immortal City is protected by the senior. All trades that take place within it, both buyers and sellers, must pay taxes to the senior."

"Pay taxes?"

Upon hearing this word, the Purple Tree King's eyes lit up.

How much can you accept?

He is a spirit of plants and trees, so he doesn't really need spirit stones.

But who would complain about having too many spirit stones!

"In my opinion, the tax rate should be set so that both the buyer and seller pay 5% of the value of the goods, totaling 10%."

"One percent?"

The Purple Tree King asked doubtfully, "Isn't it too high? I've heard that the commercial tax in the mortal world is one-thirtieth."

"One-tenth is just right. If it's too heavy, we can adjust it later."

In Shen Xuan's opinion, each paying five percent was not excessive at all.

The price of the same cultivation item can differ by several times between the demon race and the human race.

"Taxation is a minor issue. The important thing is the entry mechanism."

"All items traded among the demon race must be approved by the senior or a demon king designated by the senior."

"Similarly, items traded by humans are limited to those carried by my Starshine Island spaceship."

Seeing that the Purple Cloud Tree King was somewhat confused, Shen Xuan was unable to explain it clearly for the time being.

"Xiaoyuehu is exceptionally intelligent. Why don't you invite her to discuss this matter, senior?"

"This junior assures you, senior, that after the establishment of the Purple Essence Immortal City, the six demon kings will be eternally grateful to you. The demon race of the Wilderness will also remember your kindness."

(End of this chapter)