I rely on learning to achieve immortality.

A few days later.

Lin Zhibai told Xu Zhou many details about the market, and then left with peace of mind.

After seeing him off, Xu Zhou glanced at Red Maple Valley.

This place will be his residence for a long time to come.

He walked into the hut in the valley.

This hut was originally there. It looks simple on the surface, but it was forged with some immortal materials, so it could easily withstand ordinary wind and rain.

Before leaving, Lin Zhibai took most of his personal belongings with him, leaving the small house feeling empty.

Xu Zhou took out and put away all the things he had brought.

"You can just put the desk and cushion anywhere."

"The alchemy furnace probably can't be placed here; we'll have to build another alchemy room later."

After arranging things properly for a while, the small house was ready.

But Xu Zhou vaguely felt that it wasn't enough.

He glanced around, then slowly looked towards the outside of the house, and even towards the mouth of the valley.

The cabin itself is fine; the problem lies in this Red Maple Valley.

"Outside Red Maple Valley, only a first-order illusion array has been set up for isolation, which can at most block some Qi Refining cultivators."

"If a Foundation Establishment cultivator were to approach and spy on the inside with their divine sense from the outside, I might not even be able to detect it."

Once this thought arose, Xu Zhou felt somewhat uneasy.

He used to cultivate in the sect, where all kinds of protective formations were available, whether in the mountain gate or the Thousand Wood Forest, so he never paid attention to these things.

But now that I'm being sent abroad, I have to think about my own safety.

"The Red Leaf Market is a mixed bag."

"If we really encounter evil cultivators from neighboring countries, or if the conflict between forces in the market affects this place one day, it is really hard to feel at ease relying on this level of formation alone."

Xu Zhou certainly didn't want to be at home studying diligently one day, only to be suddenly attacked at his doorstep.

After thinking for a moment, he put aside the arrangements in the valley for the time being and flew towards the market.

As he approached the market, he concealed his cultivation aura and disguised himself before entering the market.

Entering the market, head towards the central business districts.

On the way, Xu Zhou felt several divine senses sweep past him.

This should be the routine inspection by the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the families guarding the market.

However, these divine senses did not examine him closely and failed to see through his disguise; they merely swept over him.

Xu Zhou continued walking forward and soon found the Thousand Pulse Chamber of Commerce.

The Chamber of Commerce occupied a considerable location in the market, where they built a trading building. Numerous cultivators came and went, and the sounds of bargaining could be heard constantly.

Transactions were completed one after another, and some cultivators even counted their spirit stones in public behind the counter, without any fear of being coveted by others.

Upon entering, he didn't say much to the waiter, only asking him to tell Manager Huang that an old friend had come.

Soon after, he was taken to a separate room.

"I, Huang, was unaware of your esteemed presence and have failed to properly welcome you!"

A portly monk rushed out and approached Xu Zhou, bowing respectfully.

He sized up Xu Zhou and noticed that the other party had disguised himself, so he added, "This secret chamber is protected by an isolation array, which even Foundation Establishment cultivators cannot detect. Senior, you can speak freely here."

The walls of the other room were engraved with array patterns, which now shimmered with a ghostly light, sealing off all sounds from inside and outside.

"That's very thoughtful."

Xu Zhou nodded and sat down in the room: "I've come here today to discuss a business deal with you."

Shopkeeper Huang was overjoyed and stepped forward to pour him tea: "Senior, please speak freely. As long as it is within my power, I will certainly not disappoint you."

Seeing his attitude, Xu Zhou chuckled inwardly.

Before he reached the Foundation Establishment stage, the other party was neither humble nor arrogant when exchanging letters with him, but now there is a hint of obsequiousness.

But he didn't pay it any mind. He simply tapped his fingertip lightly, pondered for a moment, and then slowly asked:

"Is the Thousand Veins Merchant Guild interested in Foundation Establishment Pills?"

Manager Huang's pupils contracted slightly.

"Foundation Pill!?"

Xu Zhou nodded.

He had successfully established his foundation, thanks to his ample reserves, without needing to use the Foundation Establishment Pill that he had finally obtained.

Now that he has reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he doesn't know what to do with this precious pill.

Xu Zhou had considered this before. He had exchanged all his savings over the years for Foundation Establishment spiritual items, and he had no spirit stones or resources left.

He had cooperated with the Thousand Veins Chamber of Commerce many times and trusted them quite a bit, so he thought it would be better to sell the Foundation Establishment Pill in exchange for a large amount of resources to help him get through the initial Foundation Establishment period.

One Foundation Establishment Pill should be worth a lot of resources.

Manager Huang was shocked for a moment before finally coming to his senses and putting down the teapot in his hand.

But to Xu Zhou's surprise.

The other party pondered for a long time, then shook his head.

"Senior, the Thousand Veins Merchant Guild will certainly accept the Foundation Establishment Pill."

However, the price the Chamber of Commerce can offer might not satisfy the senior members.

Xu Zhou frowned slightly: "Why is that?"

That's right.

Manager Huang explained, "The Foundation Establishment Pill is naturally a treasure, and it is valuable anywhere. The Chamber of Commerce is willing to pay a high price to buy it."

However, the Qianmai Chamber of Commerce's operations extend beyond the Mu Kingdom, and even beyond the Yan and Liang Kingdoms. There are several other powers outside these three kingdoms where obtaining Foundation Establishment Pills is much easier than in the Mu Kingdom.

Therefore, although Foundation Establishment Pills are quite precious, the Chamber of Commerce finds it difficult to offer a normal price for Foundation Establishment Pills in the Mu Kingdom.

Xu Zhou couldn't help but raise an eyebrow.

"How much can you offer?"

Manager Huang made a rough estimate and gave a number, which immediately dampened Xu Zhou's interest.

He knew that Mu Kingdom was considered a marginal area in the cultivation world, but he never expected that the Foundation Establishment Pill he had finally obtained would be so worthless in the eyes of the knowledgeable Thousand Veins Merchant Guild.

If I were to sell it like this, I would be heartbroken.

Manager Huang then suggested, "I think it would be better for you to discuss with the local cultivators of Mu Kingdom and find an opportunity to sell the Foundation Establishment Pills and exchange them for local specialties, which I will then purchase. This would be a better strategy."

Xu Zhou thought for a moment, wondering who he could sell the Foundation Establishment Pill to right now.

Putting aside the fact that he doesn't know any Qi Refining cultivators suitable to sell to, even if he were to sell, the other party would most likely wonder where he got the Foundation Establishment Pill.

He could explain his Foundation Establishment at eighty years old with the Longevity Technique, but if people found out that he didn't even use Foundation Establishment Pills, he might attract attention again.

Seeing his hesitation, Manager Huang spoke again:

"If you trust me, senior, I can help you find the most suitable buyer for this Foundation Establishment Pill."

However, in exchange, the Chamber of Commerce will take 10% of the profits. I wonder if you would be willing to do so, senior?

Xu Zhou pondered for a moment: "Approximately how long will this take?"

"It shouldn't be too long, at least a month, at most half a year."

Manager Huang smiled and said, "Every year, the Thousand Veins Chamber of Commerce encounters many people who want to find out about the Foundation Establishment Pill. Among them are many people with sufficient financial resources. It just depends on who you want to sell it to, senior."

If there are no requests, we might hear back in a few days.

Xu Zhou pondered for a long time before finally agreeing to the proposal.

He is still somewhat lacking in resources. Although he has mastered the second-tier medicine manual, he has not learned many pill formulas and cannot accumulate the necessary resources for the time being. It would be best to sell the Foundation Establishment Pill.

When resources are plentiful in the future, we can try to purchase Foundation Building Pills through the Chamber of Commerce; there may still be a chance.

However, Xu Zhou still added a few requirements regarding the selection of the people to be sold.

He didn't want to get involved with the powerful families in the area, nor did he want the Foundation Establishment Pill to cause any uncontrollable consequences, so he only wanted to find a relatively weak trading partner.

Fortunately, there is no shortage of such people in Hongyefang Market.

Manager Huang told him to wait patiently, and that he would be notified in two or three months at most.

After discussing the matter, Xu Zhou did not immediately get up and leave.

He changed the subject abruptly, asking, "Shopkeeper Huang, do you know of any reliable array masters in the market?"

"A formation master?"

After a moment's thought, Manager Huang said, "Array masters are quite rare. Although there are a few in the market, they are all of the highest rank. I wonder if that would meet your requirements, senior?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhou pondered for a moment.

Finally, he shook his head: "If that's the case, then forget it."

He then asked, "I'd like to buy some spirit wood seeds here. Could you perhaps recommend some to me, Manager Huang?"

Manager Huang replied respectfully, "Please follow me."