Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 397 Crazy Refining
“Very good! Now that we have reached an agreement, let Wenbin take you to see the shop. If it’s suitable, we can sign a contract directly.”

The woman in white nodded slightly after hearing Li Yunjing's words and said casually.

Clearly, for this expert who is qualified to form a Nascent Soul, the matter of a small shop is insignificant and would not make her pay too much attention to it.

If it weren't for Li Yunjing's special status and amazing talent, it's fair to say that Li Yunjing wouldn't even be qualified to meet this woman this time.

"Master Uncle, I will take Brother Li to complete the agreement right away!"

Wen Bin was quite happy, at least he had managed to get this matter done.

Wen Bin also put in a lot of effort to successfully acquire the shop, having already communicated with his senior apprentice through prior communication.

Furthermore, Master Feiyun's side tacitly approved of the "Star Moon Trading Company" matter, which made things go incredibly smoothly.

After leaving, Li Yunjing sent a telepathic message to Wen Bin, asking him about the identity of this senior.

"Hehe! This is the ancestor's junior sister, a highly talented senior master. We usually call her Senior Master Liu! Senior Master, there's a very high chance she'll successfully form her Nascent Soul!"

Wen Bin was overjoyed and secretly sent a message to the people around him.

"The form of Nascent Soul!"

Upon hearing Wen Bin's telepathic message, the group was deeply shaken and fell silent.

Especially Liao Wanqing, "Flying Cloud Sect" is an ally of "Holy Sound Sect", but also a competitor. If "Flying Cloud Sect" produces two Nascent Soul Realm experts, it will completely overwhelm "Holy Sound Sect".

In the future, the Flying Cloud Sect will likely dominate the East China Sea.

Thinking about this, Liao Wanqing became worried.

Personal friendships may not necessarily alleviate the conflict between the two major sects!
Liao Wanqing remained silent, and Li Yunjing also remained silent.

He wasn't preoccupied with anything because the Flying Cloud Sect had gained a Nascent Soul Realm expert.

The main reason was that he felt a bit resentful thinking about how others were about to reach the Nascent Soul stage, while he himself was still far from reaching the Core Formation stage.

The group left the courtyard and soon arrived at the market town.

Upon arriving at the market, Li Yunjing was immediately struck by the bustling scene before him.

The streets were bustling with traffic and crowds, and all sorts of rare and precious treasures were on display. The sounds of vendors hawking their wares and bargaining filled the air.

The practitioners, dressed in various attire, were either in a hurry or strolling leisurely, reflecting the myriad aspects of life.

These cultivators are of extremely high quality. Looking around, Li Yunjing saw that there were almost as many Foundation Establishment cultivators as Qi Refining cultivators!

This is an island with a fourth-order spiritual vein, a famous residential area for cultivators in the East China Sea.

On "Flying Cloud Island," in addition to the disciples of "Flying Cloud Sect," merchants from various places, cultivators who temporarily stayed, and many independent cultivators and members of small families settled on the island.

Of course, obtaining the right to reside here from the "Flying Cloud Sect" requires paying a huge price.

Therefore, there are almost no mortals on the main island of "Flying Cloud Island"!

Even the families of the "Flying Cloud Sect" disciples live on nearby affiliated islands.

This is an island purely for cultivators!
"There are so many customers here! It's truly a treasure trove in the East China Sea!"

Li Yunjing's gaze was drawn to a shop filled with all sorts of magical artifacts. The artifacts inside emitted a dazzling light, and some even faintly emitted fluctuations of spiritual energy.

He was practically beaming with excitement.

Ma Xingyuan and Li Linzi were like country bumpkins visiting the city for the first time, feeling that they didn't have enough eyes to see everything.

Even someone like Liao Wanqing secretly admired the prosperity of the "Flying Cloud Sect".

"No wonder this area of ​​the sea is called the Flying Cloud Sea by outsiders!"

Liao Wanqing sighed inwardly.

Since the matter had already been settled, Li Yunjing and his group walked and talked, looking around at various places, feeling very relaxed and not in a hurry at all.

In places like the market, the squares where the stalls are set up are the most lively, so Li Yunjing and his group went over to take a look.

How much does this kind of pill cost?

Liao Wanqing became interested in the stall selling pills nearby and asked about it.

Li Yunjing glanced around and saw that the stall was filled with various jade bottles containing pills.

"So, Brother Li, opening a shop on our 'Flying Cloud Island' shouldn't be a problem for making money, right?"

Wen Bin, on the other hand, seemed very familiar with the place. As he walked, he introduced the market to Li Yunjing, explaining which shops had the best value for money and which shop owners were easy to talk to.

"Yes! It is indeed a great place! This is the most prosperous and wonderful place I have ever seen!"

Li Yunjing nodded, having to admit that this time, it wasn't him leading Wen Bin to make money, but rather Wen Bin giving him a great opportunity to make money.

“Brother Li, this market is a paradise for cultivators in the East Sea. As long as you have enough spirit stones, there is nothing you can’t buy.”

"Here you'll find fourth-tier treasures, and information about them being sold will appear periodically!"

"Our business has a very promising future!"

Wen Bin said with a smile, his eyes sparkling with excitement.

According to the initial agreement, Wen Bin was supposed to receive 30% of the shop's net profit!

With this income, plus Wen Bin's other businesses, even if he breaks through to the Golden Core Realm, Wen Bin will not lack resources.

"Great! Great! This is a wonderful place! It has a very promising future!"

As Li Yunjing listened to Wen Bin's introduction, he looked around, feeling quite confident about the business.

After wandering around the square where the stalls were set up, Li Yunjing and his three companions, led by Wen Bin, finally arrived at the shop that would soon belong to him.

The shop is located in a corner, surrounded by other shops with a dazzling array of signs, all gleaming with a magical glow, like a dream world.

Li Yunjing subconsciously glanced at the two shops in even worse locations than his, only to find that they had no signs, indicating that neither shop had been rented out.

This property still belongs to the "Feiyun Sect".

Perhaps those two properties serve the same purpose as Li Yunjing's property.

It's meant to be kept in the hope of encountering someone with connections like Li Yunjing, so that I can provide them with favors in exchange for intangible friendships.

Standing outside the shop, Li Yunjing circled around it, taking a look. The shop's exterior was unremarkable, with a simple wooden door carved with some basic runes.

On either side of the door is a window, inlaid with transparent spirit crystals that allow light to pass through while preventing outsiders from peeping.

The roof is covered with a special kind of black tile, which shimmers faintly in the sunlight.

Stepping into the shop, the interior is spacious and bright, with smooth bluestone paving the floor and luminous gemstones embedded in the walls, illuminating the entire shop as if it were daytime.

The shop is divided into two parts: the front is a display area with shelves and counters for displaying goods; the back is a relatively private space that can be used as a storage room or a lounge.

The three-story building has services for Qi Refining cultivators on the first floor, Foundation Establishment cultivators on the second floor, and Golden Core cultivators on the third floor, or it can be used as a warehouse.

After all, the "Star Moon Merchant Guild" is still small and cannot provide a stable supply of Tier 3 treasures.

"How's it going? Not bad, right?"

Wen Bin smiled and said to Li Yunjing, "Brother Li, don't underestimate this shop. Although its location may seem poor, being near the edge of the market, the market itself has a huge flow of people every day."

"Every shop has a good income! If we work hard, we will definitely make a profit; it's just a matter of how much we earn!"

"Yes! No problem!"

Li Yunjing nodded, carefully observing the surrounding environment and secretly pondering business strategies.

Most of the customers in the market are Foundation Establishment cultivators, and they have a great need for cultivation resources.

Therefore, second-tier treasures became the mainstream here.

"I can't do business with Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators anymore!"

Li Yunjing thought to himself, "However, relying on resource acquisition to provide more second-tier treasures is still a good option."

Li Yunjing frowned slightly and said seriously, "Brother Wen, I've thought about it carefully. Our 'Star Moon Trading Company' will definitely focus on pills, magic weapons, and puppets. I plan to personally refine a batch of high-quality treasures to make a name for ourselves! Oh, and there are also the thunder magic talismans from the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect,' which I'm sure many people will like!"

"Okay!"

Wen Bin nodded repeatedly, his eyes full of agreement: "Brother Li is absolutely right, especially the thunder magic talisman, which is a rare item!"

"Yes! Brother Li's method is indeed excellent!"

Liao Wanqing, standing to the side, gently bit her lower lip, her beautiful eyes sparkling, and said softly, "I think scarce resources from the Southern Continent will definitely be more popular." Wen Bin's eyes lit up, and he looked at Liao Wanqing, sincerely praising, "This plan is brilliant! In this way, we can attract more customers."

The East Sea is far from the Southern Continent and lacks the resources of the mainland. Liao Wanqing's words were indeed enlightening for him.

Wen Bin slapped his forehead and said in annoyance, "Look at my brain, how could I not have thought of that! I was thinking that after I formed my core, I would go to the mainland to gain experience and obtain some resources, not to mention ordinary Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators in the East Sea."

"Hmm! That's a good idea! I will gather scarce resources from the East Sea in the Ming Dynasty's cultivation world and transport them there."

Li Yunjing nodded, agreeing with the matter.

However, this matter needs to be carefully considered.

The journey from the Ming Dynasty's cultivation world to the East Sea was long and extremely dangerous, with no one knowing what might happen along the way.

Li Yunjing could not possibly be personally responsible for escorting the supplies.

This requires loyal people and top-notch problem-solving skills.

However, Li Yunjing lacked such a candidate and also lacked a safe route.

For example, in the previous "Sea of ​​Rocks", if someone else were to escort the shipment, would they be able to successfully reach "Flying Cloud Island" through this sea area?
These are all questions!

If "Xingyue Trading Company" suffers even one defeat, the losses will be enormous.

It could even cause serious injury or bone damage!
Finding partners has become Li Yunjing's top priority.

"Forget it! Let's not think about it for now, let's get the shop open first!"

Frustrated by the lack of manpower, Li Yunjing shook his head, abandoning the idea, and said to Wen Bin, "Alright, let's sign the contract today. I'll tidy up the shop. Li Linzi, you'll be in charge of the operation here. I'll give you some resources, and the recruitment of staff will all be your responsibility."

"Yes! Senior brother, don't worry, I will do my best!"

Li Linzi was visibly excited and loudly promised.

He never imagined that he would have such a good life, settling down on a fourth-tier island and running a business!
This is wonderful news!
"Alright! I'll go get the contract! You guys get back to your work here!"

Wen Bin nodded, left the shop, and went to the market management office.

"Senior Brother Li, shall I go and make some preparations?"

Li Linzi was ambitious and immediately wanted to pack up the shop.

"Okay! Go!"

Li Yunjing smiled, then looked at Ma Xingyuan and instructed, "Fatty, you should also lend a hand and learn from your Senior Brother Li. You can run the 'Holy Sound Sect' independently now."

"Okay!"

Ma Xingyuan chuckled, rolled up his sleeves, and followed Li Linzi to help.

"Brother Li, our 'Holy Sound Sect' will definitely provide you with a better environment, and business there will absolutely be no worse than here!"

With no one else around, Liao Wanqing moved closer to Li Yunjing and said in a sweet voice.

"Then thank you very much, Fairy Liao!"

Li Yunjing smiled and said, "There will definitely be a lot of things I need to trouble you with then."

"Hehehe! Between us, why use the word 'trouble'? Isn't this just what we should do?"

Liao Wanqing smiled, her voice conveying familiarity, as if she were very close to Li Yunjing.

Soon, under Wen Bin's guidance, the "Star Moon Trading Company" was officially established.

Li Yunjing took out a lot of supplies from the trading company on "Shenxiao Island" and handed them over to Li Linzi. There were good things worth two million low-grade spirit stones.

The shop was protected by a restriction set up by the "Flying Cloud Sect," making it very safe. Li Yunjing did not bother to set up a new formation.

After Wen Bin, as the host, hosted a banquet for Li Yunjing and his three companions at a restaurant on the island, Li Yunjing went into complete seclusion in the new shop.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yunjing first copied all his Qi Refining Realm cultivation techniques, spells, and minor supernatural abilities, and stored the books in the shop.

Knowledge is the key to enlightenment!

With the opening of "Star Moon Trading Company Store No. 4" imminent and resources scarce, these martial arts techniques from the mainland can sustain them for a while and gain some popularity.

As for the cultivation techniques for the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core realms, Li Yunjing did not take them out and kept them on his person for the time being.

If anyone needs it, they can directly exchange it with him for a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivation technique.

When it comes to transactions involving second-tier cultivation techniques and supernatural abilities, Li Yunjing has to be wary of even someone like Li Linzi.

This is top-level knowledge, which Li Yunjing risked his life to acquire. It's impossible for Li Linzi to learn it all for nothing.

Li Linzi isn't his son, so there's no reason for him to make the other person learn knowledge!
Besides, people's hearts are unpredictable. Who knows if Li Linzi will still be so obedient to my orders after he learns these skills and becomes successful in the future?

It should be noted that Li Linzi's affiliation is still with the "Shenxiao Dao Sect," not the "Xingyue Merchant Guild." The current situation can be considered a personal transfer for him.

This is an abuse of the power of one's own true disciple!

Since it's a temporary transfer, there will always be a time when he has to return. Who knows when the sect will issue an order to transfer Li Linzi back?

In that case, won't Li Yunjing lose everything?
All those investments in knowledge went down the drain.

Li Yunjing was very shrewd and had long understood these principles.

……

After recording these cultivation techniques, Li Yunjing threw the jade slips into a corner of the empty house.

Li Yunjing's seclusion room was very simple, with nothing but a futon and a wooden table.

Fortunately, the environment here was good, with abundant spiritual energy and enough quietness. Li Yunjing took out the materials he had on him and began to refine various aspects of the craft, including talisman making, weapon crafting, pill refining, and puppet making.

Talisman paper, talisman-making brush, and monster materials were consumed rapidly. Talisman paper was used up quickly, and talismans were successfully made in his hands. Fine beads of sweat appeared on Li Yunjing's forehead from his hard work.

"call……"

It took Li Yunjing three whole days to use up all the first and second-tier talisman-making materials he had, and he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After resting for a while, Li Yunjing calmed himself down and then began refining the weapon.

He placed the refining materials in front of him, categorized them, and prepared the styles of spiritual weapons and magical artifacts to be refined in batches.

The "Ten Thousand Streams Glazed Incense Burner" was burning bright red.

This top-grade spiritual artifact was used to its fullest potential by Li Yunjing, with not a single bit was wasted. It was almost always operating at full capacity.

Each piece of material turned into liquid, and according to Li Yunjing's divine will, it transformed into models for crafting magical artifacts and spiritual weapons.

One by one, runes, restrictions, and even formations were inscribed into magic weapons and spiritual artifacts by Li Yunjing.

This time, all the magical artifacts that Li Yunjing refined were top-grade magical weapons and mid-grade spiritual weapons!

Li Yunjing doesn't plan to refine any more of these two levels.

The more detailed the division, the more time and effort are wasted.

The process of refining weapons is extremely difficult, even more complicated than making talismans. Naturally, he could not refine too many kinds of weapons. Moreover, the magical and spiritual weapons he refined were also very limited in type, mostly swords and the like.

Another half month passed during this process.

Without any rest, Li Yunjing began his alchemy work.

Similarly, all the medicinal materials were ready, and the three types of pills, "Qi-replenishing pills," "True Essence pills," and "Breaking Realm pills," became the main pills he would refine.

For Li Yunjing, alchemy was extremely simple.

He put various medicinal herbs into the "Ten Thousand Paths Glazed Furnace" according to the proportions, controlled the heat, and carefully observed the changes in the herbs.

One batch after another, the pills were refined.

Finally, Li Yunjing began to create the "puppet mechanical beast".

After Li Yunjing crafted thirty second-tier lower-grade and one hundred first-tier upper-grade "puppet mechanical beasts," his resources were completely exhausted, and he could not produce any more.

Now, apart from a few tier-three materials, Li Yunjing's many storage magic treasures are completely empty of resources.

"Ugh……"

Li Yunjing stretched lazily and muttered to himself, "'Star Moon Trading Company' must support its own alchemists, weapon refiners, talisman makers, puppeteers, and array masters. Otherwise, if I have to do everything myself, even with my extraordinary talent, I'll be worked to death!"

(End of this chapter)