Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 147 Cleaning up inventory
With information provided by the sect, Li Yunjing was not completely clueless upon arriving here.

Walking down the street, Li Yunjing couldn't help but frown; the management of this market seemed somewhat unprofessional.

The houses on both sides of the main street have no uniform layout. They come in various architectural styles and are chaotic and disorderly, which looks very awkward.

On the street, there seemed to be no sense of security. Some cultivators walked along the road, keeping a safe distance and looking solemn, as if they might start fighting at any moment.

How do you say "Youlan Market"?

It had absolutely no ethereal charm; it was just like any ordinary rural market—chaotic and a complete mess.

It's merely that in terms of power, they have surpassed ordinary people.

Such a level of management immediately made Li Yunjing realize that there must have been many fights and killings in "Youlan Market".

Otherwise, these cultivators would never be so nervous!
The markets and towns that Li Yunjing visited were all quite nice, and they had that sense of superiority that cultivators had.

Even the lowest-level street vendors look the part.

The various markets and neighborhoods were orderly and I felt very safe.

"Youlan Market" was the first dirty, chaotic, and unsafe place Li Yunjing had ever seen.

This environment also made Li Yunjing secretly on guard.

However, unlike the other junior cultivators, he didn't look anxious or apprehensive.

"Youlanfang Market" is just one main street running from east to west, and it is very lively.

In other places, it is almost no different from ordinary life.

The main purpose is to provide a place for ordinary people to live and reside. Within the "Youlan Market," some ordinary people are also needed to perform tasks.

This place is not entirely populated by cultivators.

Li Yunjing did not go to those places frequented by ordinary people.

He had a clear purpose and headed straight for the main street.

Along both sides of the main street, you can find all kinds of cultivation supplies, such as magic weapon shops, talisman shops, medicine shops, restaurants, and weapon-refining shops.

Some of the shops seemed quite impressive and very grand.

In terms of scale, it is no weaker than the dominant large shops in other markets.

Like other markets, the "Youlan Market" also has a square where stalls are set up. Each of these independent cultivators has their own stall, mainly selling the corpses of demonic beasts and spiritual herbs produced in the "Youlan Mountains".

"A Tier 1 Black Eagle egg! Selling it cheap!"

"One high-grade first-level Ganoderma lucidum, for trade only, not for sale, seeking medicinal herbs!"

"A tiger cub carcass, what a bargain!"

Anyone want to team up for a hike in the mountains?

……

The square was bustling with people, and the sounds of vendors hawking their wares and chatting mingled together, creating a lively atmosphere.

There are also some small teams that recruit adventurers.

The "Youlan Market" relies on the mountains for its livelihood, and the mountain delicacies it obtains are all brought out from the "Youlan Mountains" by adventurers at the cost of their lives.

"Hey bro, interested in going into the mountains? How about joining our team? We're experienced, we've been in the mountains dozens of times without any danger, and we've always gotten a lot of rewards!"

As soon as Li Yunjing arrived at the square, he encountered a shill.

A burly man with a thick beard stopped him and invited him to join his gang.

This burly man had a square face, thick eyebrows, and large eyes. He was seven feet tall, strong and powerful, and gave people a very convincing feeling.

"I'm not going into the mountains!"

However, you can know a person's face but not their heart; you can draw a tiger's skin but not its bones. How could Li Yunjing possibly team up with a stranger?

Even if these people pose no threat to him.

Seeing that Li Yunjing had a "keep away" attitude, the few teams that were trying to pull him away wisely didn't continue to pester him.

These people then set their sights on other cultivators who looked like novices.

Li Yunjing glanced around and saw a middle-aged woman recruiting a young man in his early twenties with clear eyes into a small team.

He couldn't help but shake his head, wondering if the kid would survive.

However, Li Yunjing didn't bother with it; everyone has their own fate.

You choose your own path, and even if there's an abyss ahead, you have to walk through it with your eyes closed.

Stepping into the square, Li Yunjing looked around. Around the square, more than a dozen "Youlan Market" managers were on high alert to maintain order.

Anyone who openly causes trouble should be apprehended immediately!
"Youlan Market" is unsafe, but the shops and the square in front of us are not.

This is the bottom line for the market management!

These shops and stalls are all filled with spirit stones!
If things get chaotic here, they can forget about making a living by collecting spirit stones!

This scene made Li Yunjing relax a little.

With so many official personnel guarding the market, it's unlikely that many people would dare to cause trouble.

However, in the square, these cultivators still instinctively maintained a safe distance.

There will absolutely be no scene of people crowding together.

A distance of four or five feet is already the limit!
If someone walks into someone else's territory, it will immediately arouse the other party's vigilance, and they will glare at him angrily!

This scene brought a smile to Li Yunjing's face; the hardships faced by rogue cultivators were truly unimaginable!

Ignoring the hawking and boasting of others, Li Yunjing browsed around, personally inspected the items, and selected what was useful.

Li Yunjing did not come away empty-handed.

He bought some maps of the mountains and books introducing the "Youlan Mountains" from several independent monks.

As for the cultivation-related items they sold, Li Yunjing only traded some low-level talismans for some materials.

As for finished products, there wasn't a single one here that I liked.

Li Yunjing's exchange of talismans for materials also drew more attention from some independent cultivators.

"This is a low-level rune master!"

This is what everyone thinks.

Li Yunjing didn't care about these people's speculations; in fact, he thought it was a good thing that they were speculating about him like this.

The stalls in the square didn't have anything good, but Li Yunjing wasn't disappointed; this was to be expected.

Looking to snag a bargain?

Look at the square, there are hundreds of rogue cultivators, their eyes gleaming with greed, constantly glancing at the items on each stall.

Where can I find a bargain?
Finding hidden gems in the world of cultivation is no easy task.

After leaving the square, Li Yunjing looked around the shops again and finally chose the largest one.

This is a three-story building called "Changling Chamber of Commerce".

Li Yunjing could tell at a glance that this was an alliance of chambers of commerce.

Such chambers of commerce are found in many places, but Li Yunjing had no idea whether the "Changling Chamber of Commerce" was a directly operated or alliance model.

This was his first time dealing with this chamber of commerce.

Li Yunjing saw that his shop was the largest, so naturally he had to go in and take a look.

"Immortal Master, please come in!"

The shop assistant at the door, seeing Li Yunjing arrive, neither servile nor arrogant, led him into the shop.

Clearly, Li Yunjing's attire led the waiter to look down on him, not considering him a wealthy customer.

Customers like this, at most they'll buy some small trinkets, and he won't get much of a commission from them.

The waiter, of course, wouldn't waste his breath and would offer a few flattering words.

Li Yunjing showed no expression at the contempt shown by the insignificant person; he would never get angry with such a nobody.

Upon entering the store, Li Yunjing glanced around and saw that there were quite a few counters in front of him, a total of ten.

Each counter is transparent and made of glass, with treasures displayed under the glass covers for customers to choose from.

Inside the lobby on the first floor, a dozen or so cultivators were examining the treasures hidden under the glass covers, debating whether to purchase them.

"Buying talismans?"

Li Yunjing didn't even glance at the goods; he went straight to asking the shop assistant.

"Are you a talisman maker?"

The waiter paused slightly, a hint of doubt in his voice.

In the eyes of the scepter, the talisman makers were all important figures, each one of them being middle-aged or older.

In fact, the older they get, the higher their skill level becomes.

Li Yunjing looks like a young man in his early twenties. What skills could he possibly have?
Even if he were a first-tier talisman maker, the guy didn't really believe it.

In the "Youlan Market", talisman makers, alchemists, and weapon refiners are all big shots!
Each of them possesses immense wealth, far surpassing that of a down-on-his-luck rogue cultivator like Li Yunjing!

As for array masters, celestial strategists... those special cultivators, this frog in a well has never even heard of them, let alone seen them.

"Sigh! Clothes make the man, and a saddle makes the horse. I was looked down upon by a mere employee because of my ordinary attire!"

Li Yunjing shook his head slightly, smiled self-deprecatingly, and thought to himself.

Do you accept these?

Li Yunjing remained calm and didn't bother arguing with this short-sighted fellow. He flipped his hand, and a hundred or so talismans appeared in his palm.

The thick talisman faintly emitted a five-colored light, which completely stunned the waiter.

Even the customers seemed to have heard the commotion, and they all turned to look at Li Yunjing.

That thick stack of talismans was so dazzling it practically blinded them. Each cultivator couldn't help but swallow hard.

The stack of talismans in Li Yunjing's hand was a huge sum of money!

If this weren't the "Changling Chamber of Commerce," some customers would have loved to kill and rob Li Yunjing, and even take him down.

"Are you going to accept it or not?"

Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow, somewhat impatient, and asked again.

"Receive! Receive! Receive! Immortal Master, please wait a moment! I'll go and call the shopkeeper to discuss this with you in detail!"

Such a big deal is beyond the control of the employees; the manager must handle the negotiations personally.

"Yeah! Go ahead!"

Li Yunjing nodded and waved his hand, telling the waiter to hurry up.

"it is good!"

The waiter was sensible and responded, then quickly made his way upstairs.

Taking advantage of this free time, Li Yunjing strolled over to the counter and casually looked around.

One of the customers, seeing Li Yunjing, mustered up his courage and asked, "Fellow Daoist, are you a talisman maker? I wonder if you could sell me some talismans?"

"I have no interest in retail."

Li Yunjing shook his head slightly and refused the person's purchase request.

He was too lazy to even open his mouth and haggle over transactions involving a few, a dozen, or even a hundred spirit stones.

"Forehead……"

The man gave an awkward laugh and stopped talking.

Their attitude was clear: they didn't want to talk to a nobody like him any further!
However, Li Yunjing's appearance had already been deeply etched into his memory...

Li Yunjing ignored these independent cultivators; anyone who dared to mess with him was asking for death!
Before long, Li Yunjing had walked to all ten counters, where the treasures for sale included first-tier pills, first-tier talismans, mid-grade and high-grade magic artifacts, and other items.

Items of this quality are basically the most sought-after items among Qi Refining Realm cultivators.

The "Changling Chamber of Commerce" can meet the needs of most independent cultivators.

The higher-level items are on the second floor.

The items sold on the second floor are all first-tier high-level pills, first-tier high-level talismans, and even top-grade magic weapons.

As for formations or special items, there were none on the first or second floors of the "Changling Chamber of Commerce".

Perhaps the owner of this shop has some of these hidden treasures stored away.

As for the third floor of the "Changling Chamber of Commerce", it was the place where the shop owner and his family practiced and lived, as well as a warehouse.

"Hahaha! I am Zhang Qing, the manager of the 'Changling Chamber of Commerce'. May I ask how you should address me, friend?"

Soon, accompanied by the waiter, a middle-aged man came downstairs and walked to Li Yunjing's side.

"Li Wutian, the Unyielding One!"

Li Yunjing responded calmly, without any expression.

"Fellow Daoist Li, please come upstairs? Shall we discuss this in detail?"

Arrogant cultivators like Li Yunjing are not uncommon. The shopkeeper, Zhang Qing, still had a smile on his face and gestured for the two to go upstairs to talk.

"it is good!"

Li Yun nodded. There were too many people here; it was indeed not a suitable place to talk.

I went up to the second floor to talk to him privately and see what he was capable of taking from me.

"please!"

Zhang Qing smiled, gestured for Li Yunjing to proceed, and led him upstairs to the second floor.

The layout of the second floor is different from that of the first floor.

Instead, like most chambers of commerce, they have adopted separate meeting rooms, which makes it easier to have private one-on-one communication with customers.

This is the place to talk about big business.

Led by Zhang Qing, Li Yunjing followed the man into a reception room.

Zhang Qing invited Li Yunjing to sit down and made him some tea before leisurely asking, "Fellow Daoist Li, are you a talisman maker?"

"Not bad! Not very skilled! You only have 300 low-grade first-tier Five Elements Spirit Talismans and 200 mid-grade first-tier Five Elements Spirit Talismans. If you sell all of these talismans, can your 'Changling Chamber of Commerce' handle the demand?"

Li Yunjing didn't touch the tea on the table, but instead told them the quantity he wanted to sell.

He had no connection with Zhang Qing, so there was no need for him to chat and deepen their relationship.

"So many talismans?"

Zhang Qing was startled. He had initially thought that Li Yunjing's youthful aura was genuine, lacking the sense of age and experience that comes with being a seasoned cultivator.

They thought he was just a novice young man.

Even if someone has some talent in talisman making, they're just starting out and won't be able to refine many talismans.

Perhaps the stack of talismans that his companion mentioned was all the talismans this person possessed.

Unexpectedly, this person suddenly produced five hundred bills, which was no small sum.

This caused even the manager of the "Changling Chamber of Commerce" to lose his composure.

"Can't be acquired?"

Li Yunjing made a move to get up and leave.

"Fellow Daoist Li, don't be anxious! Let alone 500, even 5000, our 'Changling Chamber of Commerce' can buy them!"

Seeing that Li Yunjing was about to leave, Zhang Qing became anxious.

When a big business opportunity comes along, how could he possibly refuse?

Seeing Li Yunjing sit down again, Zhang Qing breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "My previous loss of composure was only because I was curious about your level of skill! I was not moved by the number of talismans."

"I see! Take a look at these!"

Li Yun nodded, indicating that he understood.

Li Yunjing didn't waste words with Zhang Qing. He took out the storage bag he had prepared and placed the five stacks of talismans on the table, categorizing them and indicating that the other party should check the quality of the talismans.

"Okay! Let me take a look!"

Zhang Qing was a knowledgeable person and inspected the items very quickly; all the talismans met the required standards.

Half an hour later, after all the checks were completed, Zhang Qing breathed a sigh of relief.

After thinking for a moment, he tentatively said, "Fellow Daoist Li, this quantity certainly can't be priced according to retail prices, right?"

Excessive inventory means tied-up capital.

Zhang Qing naturally saw profit in it, which is why he made large-scale acquisitions.

"Yes! I understand that! Manager Zhang, if you give me a reasonable price, I'll sell; if you don't, I'll turn around and leave without haggling!"

Li Yunjing nodded and said decisively.

"Fellow Daoist Li, what a straightforward person you are!"

Zhang Qing gave a wry smile.

This Li Wutian seems difficult to deal with. His personality doesn't seem like he'll resort to bidding too high. If I offer too low a price, this guy might really run away!
500 talismans are enough to sell for two years.

How could Zhang Qing bear to let go of such a fat sheep in front of him?
Thinking of this, Zhang Qing fell silent. After a long while, he said, "A first-grade low-rank Five Elements Talisman retails for 5 spirit stones; a first-grade mid-rank Five Elements Talisman costs 10 spirit stones!"

At this point, Zhang Qing looked at Li Yunjing, but seeing that Li Yunjing remained unmoved, he didn't know whether he agreed with the price or not.

Zhang Qing gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "I'll buy your first-grade low-level spirit talisman for 4 low-level spirit stones, and your first-grade mid-level one for 8 low-level spirit stones. What do you think?"

"make a deal!"

Li Yunjing nodded; the other party wasn't making much, but it was acceptable.

This is a one-time transaction, so it's naturally cheaper than retail, which is to be expected.

"Alright! Here are 2800 low-grade spirit stones!"

Li Yunjing readily agreed, and Zhang Qing was not far behind. He directly took out spirit stones from his treasure pouch, piled them on the table, and pushed them to Li Yunjing.

2800 low-grade spirit stones, piled up like a small mountain, filled the table.

With a sweep of his divine sense, Li Yunjing quickly verified the quantity of the spirit stones. With a flick of his hand, he stored them into his treasure pouch.

Currently, Li Yunjing has 100 mid-grade spirit stones and a whopping 74800 low-grade spirit stones!

His wealth is comparable to what a small family could achieve in four or five years.

"Will you accept the pills or not?"

Just as Zhang Qing put away the talisman, thinking the transaction was over, he heard Li Yunjing's words again.

This surprised Zhang Qing, but he was immediately delighted and nodded quickly.

He runs a shop where pills are daily consumables for cultivators; they can have as many as they want.

"What quality are the pills? What kinds of pills are they?"

Zhang Qing quickened his pace, collecting all the talismans on the table before swiftly asking the question.

"1000 Qi Refining Pills, 300 Detoxification Pills, and 600 Fasting Pills!"

Without any hesitation, Li Yunjing continued to list the pills he wanted to clean up.

"Forehead……"

Zhang Qing's face turned green. What a huge fortune this was!

These pills together are probably worth more than 1 spirit stones?

Is Li Wutian trying to empty his wealth?
(End of this chapter)