The Xu family follows Taoism and seeks longevity

Chapter 187 The ownership of spiritual veins (please subscribe!)
  On the second day after Xu Zhiyu and the others came back, some foundation-building cultivators came to inquire about leasing the first-order spiritual veins.

It's not that he wants to rent it, the first-level spiritual veins mean little to him, but he was entrusted by someone to come here to initially inquire about the news.

"Fellow Daoist Kang, please have tea. Let me slowly explain to you the specific requirements of our Xu family for renting out spiritual veins!"

In the living room on the second floor of Baocui Building, Xu Zhiyu was sitting opposite a foundation-building casual cultivator.

"The first is the rent. Our regulations are one hundred spiritual stones for the first-order low-grade spiritual veins, three hundred spiritual stones for the first-order medium-grade spiritual veins, and nine hundred spiritual stones for the first-order high-grade spiritual veins."

As soon as Xu Zhiyu finished saying this, he saw fellow Taoist Kang across from him shaking his hand holding the spirit tea. Seeing this, he stopped what he was saying and asked doubtfully:
  "Kang Daoyou, what's wrong? Do you think the rent is too high?"

Kang Zhuji put down the tea cup in his hand, nodded and said:

"What Fellow Daoist Xu said is true, but I think it's too high!"

Xu Zhiyu shook his head and said:
  "Fellow Taoist, this is something that can be settled. The maximum amount of spiritual fields that can be opened up on the same level of spiritual veins is three acres, right?"

Opposite him, Kang Zhuji nodded. This was common sense in the world of immortality and no one would object.

"That's right. Taking the first-order middle-grade spiritual veins as an example, you can open up three acres of first-order middle-grade spiritual fields. As long as each acre of spiritual field is carefully tended, you can get about one hundred kilograms of first-order middle-grade spiritual fields in a year. Rice, the first-order middle-grade spiritual rice on the market costs six spiritual stones per kilogram. Based on this calculation, the value of the first-order middle-grade spiritual veins produced in one year should be about 1,800 spiritual stones. I wonder if I have miscalculated?"

"Our Xu family only charges three hundred spiritual stones, which only accounts for one-sixth of the output. How can we say that the rent is too high?"

Kang Daoyou smiled bitterly and said:

"What Daoist Fellow Xu just calculated was just the output, there is also input! The purchase of spiritual rice seeds, the purchase of spiritual tools, and the spiritual fields also need monks to manage them."

"The biggest problem is that if you open three acres of spiritual fields of the same level with the same level of spiritual veins, the spiritual fields will absorb 80% of the spiritual energy that overflows from the spiritual veins, and the remaining 20% ​​can barely sustain a mid-level Qi training monk."

"If you want to have enough spiritual energy to supply monks for cultivation, it is appropriate to open up a spiritual field of no more than one and a half acres above the same level of spiritual veins. In this way, the net income of a first-level middle-grade spiritual field in a year is only seven hundred spiritual stones. That’s it!”

Xu Zhiyu remained silent. It all depends on how he settles the accounts. He is settling accounts from the standpoint of his family. What Kang Zhuji said just now is not within the scope of his consideration.

Looking at Xu Zhiyu who was unmoved, Brother Kang continued:
  "Fellow Daoist Xu, I guess the nobles are leasing spiritual veins to casual cultivators this time. In addition to the family's lack of manpower, they still want to let the casual cultivators guard the door for you and serve as eyes and ears to observe the movements of monsters and beasts?"

As long as you think about this matter for a moment, you can know the Xu family's intention, so Xu Zhiyu did not deny it, but nodded and said:

"What fellow Taoist said is true!"

"That's right. If you want to realize this effect, the nobles must rent their spiritual veins to monks who intend to develop them in the long term. In other words, it is best to be a solitary cultivator with a family. I guess fellow Taoists also Don’t you dare rent your spiritual veins to them?”

These words touched Xu Zhiyu's heart. This was the family's original intention of leasing spiritual veins to external parties, and the rental fee was secondary.

"The monks who brought up their families want to take root here for a long time. However, this is an advantage and a disadvantage. The advantage is that they will not move easily because there are many people. The disadvantage is that there are several monks among them, like you. It may be difficult for them to open up spiritual fields to cultivate spiritual rice to obtain spiritual stones. It is estimated that the spiritual energy on the spiritual veins is not enough for them to use to promote their cultivation!"

Xu Zhiyu nodded. It seemed that he had thought everything too idealistically. The rental fee needed to be adjusted. Looking at the monk surnamed Kang who was talking eloquently in front of him, he held up his hands and asked for advice:

"Then based on what fellow Taoists see, how much should the rental fee be?"

The monk surnamed Kang smiled and refused:
  "This is a private matter for a nobleman. How can I, an outsider, dare to comment on it?"

This is also true. He now makes a living by opening a pill shop in Taoyuanfang City. He is considered an outsider no matter what. If Xu Zhiyu is unhappy, then his life in Fangshi will be difficult in the future. He came here this time because he really couldn't get rid of the favor of his friends when he was also a casual cultivator, so he came to Xu Zhiyu to inquire about the news, so he would not be confused about the importance and give advice on the Xu family's major policies.

Xu Zhiyu pondered over and over again, and decided to ask him for advice. Originally, the price was negotiated by him, Xu Zhengji, and Xu Zhifeng overnight. In his haste, it was inevitable that he would not consider it thoroughly.

"Fellow Taoist, you don't have to be modest. I'll tell you the truth. This price was decided upon after discussion between me and the two other foundation builders in the family. It is inevitable that there will be mistakes. Since Taoist friend has discovered the problem, he must have a good solution. I hope you will give me some advice!"

Seeing that Xu Zhiyu's words were sincere and there was no pretentiousness on his face, he bravely said:
  "In my humble opinion, there is no need to change the rental fee for first-grade low-grade spiritual veins. The rental fee for first-grade mid-grade spiritual veins can be reduced to two hundred spiritual stones per year. As for the first-grade high-grade spiritual veins, the rental fee can also be reduced to seven hundred spiritual stones per year. "

Xu Zhiyu did not give him a direct answer, but after he left, he called his clan uncle Xu Zhengji and his clan brother Xu Zhifeng to discuss it. In the end, the two agreed, so he made the final decision.

He sent someone to invite Brother Kang back and told him that he agreed to his request.

The next thing was simple. In the next three days, Xu Zhiyu negotiated with dozens of casual cultivators who were interested in leasing spiritual veins, and finally selected ten of his favorites as transaction partners.

Xu Zhiyu chose to sign the spiritual contract in the Sanxiu Square, and invited three local cultivators to witness it together, and finally signed the spiritual contract in full view of the public.

After this incident was over, it became a good talk for a while. The casual cultivators in the streets and alleys were talking about it after tea and dinner, with envy, jealousy, and emotion!
  As for Xu Zhiyu and the others, they are now taking stock of their income from renting out the spiritual veins! All of this must be accounted for and finally handed over to the family.

"A total of three first-level low-grade spiritual veins are rented out, each with one hundred spiritual stones per year. The stipulation is that the payment is once every three years, and the total income is nine hundred spiritual stones."

"A total of four first-level mid-grade spiritual veins are rented out, each with two hundred spiritual stones per year, and the same stipulation is paid every three years, with a total income of 2,400 spiritual stones."

"First-grade high-grade spiritual veins. A total income of 6,300 spiritual stones."

"To sum up, a total of 9,600 spirit stones have been earned this time!"

Xu Zhifeng was responsible for reporting the numbers, Xu Zhengji was responsible for burning them on the jade slips, and Xu Zhiyu was responsible for confirming. The three of them had a clear division of labor and clear rights and responsibilities.

After Xu Zhifeng finished counting, he looked at his clan brother and clan uncle sitting there and asked a question he had been suppressing for a long time:

"Brother Nineteen, I originally thought that there would be no casual cultivators renting low-grade spiritual veins of the first level, because the level is too low, even mid-stage Qi training monks can't practice on it, but I didn't expect that they were robbed. Why? ?”

Xu Zhengji and Xu Zhengji looked at each other and smiled, and finally Xu Zhiyu explained:

"The first-level low-grade spiritual veins are only temporary. After they rent it back, they can invest spiritual stones to upgrade the spiritual veins!"

"Ah, wouldn't the family suffer a loss in this case?" Xu Zhifeng said anxiously.

"Haha, don't worry, you won't lose anything!" Xu Zhengji continued:
  "As for the spiritual veins, they only have the right to use them, but not ownership. In other words, they helped us upgrade the spiritual veins for free, and what they got was just the benefits of the past three years. In the long run, the ones who make the most money are family."

"What if they don't renew the lease after three years?" Xu Zhengji continued to ask.

"That would be even better. We can make more money by renting out the first-level mid-grade spiritual veins, but there is no such fool as spending thousands of spiritual stones to upgrade the spiritual veins and only renting them for three years."

"Zhifeng, Uncle Twenty-nine is right. As long as they start, they can't stop. Even if they are trying to sell iron, they will pay the rent on time until these small affiliated families disappear completely due to various reasons. But Ling Ling The pulse has always belonged to our Xu family."

"Hahaha!" The three of them looked at each other and laughed loudly. Xu Zhiyu smiled but fell silent, not knowing what he was thinking of!
  (End of this chapter)