Immortality cultivation starts from Dongxuan Lake

Chapter 20 The Domineering Gongsun Family

"Of course the price of talismans in the market has risen again."

"Now we have collected low-grade talismans, and the price is the same as before. The price of mid-grade talismans has also increased. Especially the price of amulets has increased by five spiritual stones. The purchase price is now fifteen spiritual stones."

"And you can collect as much as you can. Master Lu Fu might as well take this opportunity to draw more. Maybe Master Lu Fu can wait two or three months to accumulate all the spiritual stones."

A series of news shocked Lu Ming. He only knew that the market had changed, but he didn't know why it had changed. It was as if a huge net was wrapping around him, and he was very upset.

"The price of talismans has increased. Why?" Lu Ming asked quickly after coming back to his senses.

Shopkeeper Xiao shook his head and said, "You ask me how I know about this. I'm afraid only the Gongsun family or Tianluo Tower know about it."

"I also followed the people like Tianluolou to increase the price."

After hearing this, Lu Ming also sighed in his heart.

Also, shopkeeper Xiao himself is in the middle stage of Qi training, so how could he know such secret information.

"But I can tell Master Lu that starting from today, the prices of all materials, elixirs, talismans, and magical instruments on the market will increase by 20% to 30%, and some may even increase by 50%."

“So it’s best to buy early.”

After hearing Shopkeeper Xiao's words, the unclear fog in Lu Ming's heart also outlined a situation.

Due to some unknown reason, the price of materials has increased, and low-level talismans have been sold... Then there is only one possibility, and there will be conflicts in the future.

Can there be no conflict?

If you don't have the spiritual stone to pay the rent, then go grab it, and the world will be in chaos.

Although the specific reason is not known, at least knowing that there is a conflict makes Lu Ming feel at ease.

After thinking about it, he took out five more amulets from his storage bag.

Usually he only sells three pieces a month, but now he directly sells five pieces, which surprises Shopkeeper Xiao.

"Five amulets are worth 75 spiritual stones. Master Lu, would you like some animal skins?"

"No need for now, I'll see if there is a courtyard or shared apartment with someone." Lu Ming shook his head with a stern expression.

Shopkeeper Xiao didn't ask any more questions. He also knew that Lu Ming was in a hurry to rent a hospital.

It was impossible to share a room with others. He lived in a bronze wine bottle and needed to bathe in spiritual blood every day. It would be troublesome if someone caught him sharing a room with others.

So he has to rent a separate courtyard.

The increase in the price of talismans gave him an opportunity.

He still has fifteen amulets on hand and sold them all, which is almost enough.

After leaving the Zhao's Talisman Store, he went to several other shops to sell the amulets on his body.

There are still five cards, and three stores in a row have sold out their inventory.

Including the previous inventory, he already had five hundred spiritual stones in his hand.

If shopkeeper Xiao hadn't reminded him, he would have forgotten that now is the time when prices fluctuate and it is the best time to sell the talismans.

After all, everyone wants to protect the bottom of the price changes. At this time, if he sells the talisman, it can be understood as a clearance sale. Although it is a little attention-grabbing, if you are cautious, you will not be in trouble.

After all, the market is so chaotic, how can they have the intention to pay attention to themselves.

Lu Ming finally breathed a sigh of relief when he finally collected 400 spirit stones.

After collecting all the spiritual stones, Lu Ming rushed to the Deacon Hall without hesitation.

But when I arrived here, it was already crowded with people. A large number of monks gathered here. A closer look showed that there were hundreds of people gathered. They were all monks in the middle stage of Qi training. More and more monks kept coming. Lu Ming even saw a person in the crowd. A flash of black face.

When there were more people, there was an endless stream of noisy voices and all kinds of angry yells and curses.

"Where are the people? Come out quickly."

"You raise the price if you say it will. Does the Gongsun family have any credibility?"

"Don't hide, hurry up and compensate us for the damage!"

"If the rent is increased, I will never pay it."

However, although the crowd was indignant, they only shouted and took no action, because eight monks in silver armor blocked the crowd in front of the Deacon Hall.

They were all monks in the late stage of Qi training. They were holding long spears and their eyes were as sharp as eagles, making them look particularly majestic.

Lu Ming felt like he was enveloped by that strong pressure from a distance.

Although the other party did not deliberately target him, Lu Ming was frightened and knew that he could not get close.

"What's going on?" Lu Ming asked secretly, and could only take two steps back silently, waiting for the result.

After observing for a week, these people all came to ask the Gongsun family to give an explanation.

But... listening to what Shopkeeper Xiao wants, the Gongsun family will not let go.

After a while, an old man with a gray beard came out of the deacon hall.

"Old Gongsun family Gongsun Changwen!" the old man said loudly.

Seeing the old man appear, everyone became much quieter. Many people know Gongsun Changwen. After all, this place is not too far away from Gongsun's house, and they occasionally meet each other during the weekdays.

Then Gongsun Changwen opened his mouth and said: "You fellow Taoists must have heard the news about the rent increase in the courtyard in Fangshi. I can responsibly tell you that since the rent has been announced by the Gongsun family, it will never be changed."

As soon as these words came out, all the monks present were stunned, as if they couldn't believe that Gongsun Changwen would use such an attitude to solve the matter.

"What? You still dare to raise the rent? This is simply too much!"

"That's right!"

"Does the Gongsun family want to drive us to a dead end?"

Seeing this, Lu Ming frowned and felt very puzzled: "The Gongsun family is really so decisive."

This is against the rules!

Gongsun Changwen smiled coldly when he saw this, and the magical weapon from his waist suddenly flew out, turning into a length of several feet and suspended in mid-air. It exuded a terrifying aura that made everyone breathless: "If you feel that my Gongsun family is bullying you and others, , then just ask for justice."

This is Chi Guoguo’s threat!

The faces of everyone present suddenly turned pale, but there was nothing they could do.

This person's pressure is stronger than these silver-armored monks. Although he is not a foundation-building major, he is still a ninth-level qi-training monk.

"Of course, fellow Taoists are unwilling to make up the remaining rent. My Gongsun family is also merciful and can choose to cancel the rent. At that time, the remaining spiritual stones can be returned to you."

Seeing that his magic weapon was intimidating them, Gongsun Changwen added lightly.

Everyone who was originally furious became silent upon hearing this, looking at Gongsun Changwen with complicated eyes.

After a long time, someone in the crowd spoke slowly. His voice was erratic and came from all directions, making people unable to find his location.

"The Gongsun family is really good at doing business, and they actually want us to be willing to pay such a high rent."

"Do you think Fangshi Sanctuary is worth these four hundred spirit stones?"

"Humph!"

Although Gongsun Changwen could not find the person in the crowd who spoke with secret techniques, he knew that the other person must be talking about him, so he immediately sneered.

"Fellow Taoists, we will know in the future." Gongsun Changwen said calmly.

"I'll find out in the future. I dare not say it now. There's still no reason!"

"The rat who hides his head but shows his tail."

"Rat, isn't it the Gongsun family who broke their promise?"

Hearing Gongsun Changwen's sarcasm, a monk retorted again with mockery in his words.

The voice is still so erratic.

After hearing these words, Gongsun Changwen's face instantly became gloomy, and he heard whispers coming from all around.

He also understood that words should not be lost, and he knew that he could not say any more, and the foreshadowing was sufficient.

"presumptuous!"

He just heard him scolding, and then said loudly: "If you are willing, you can cancel the rent early tomorrow morning, and my Gongsun family will return the spirit stones. If you dare to take the opportunity to cause trouble, don't blame me for being rude."

After saying that, he took back the magic weapon.

Even if he was armed with magical weapons and had tremendous fighting power, he still couldn't kill so many people.

Seeing that the Gongsun family took a step back, everyone was not as united as before. Even if someone spoke out to expose it, they could not stop the crowd from wanting to retreat.

Those were the top three foundation-building families in the Wu Kingdom. If a foundation-building overhaul had appeared today, everyone present would have dispersed.

Who dares to confront the Gongsun family?

Looking at the gradually thinning crowd, Lu Ming retreated together.

He suddenly reacted.

The two people who just spoke had different voices.

The first person has a heart that can be killed.

He and Gongsun Changwen sang together, and immediately regarded the price increase of Gongsun's family as an improvement in the safety and protection of monks in Fang City.

The second person who spoke out was not on the same side as the Gongsun family, and pointed the finger directly at the Gongsun family for breaking their promise.

It's a pity that in the world of immortality, strength is respected. Even if the Gongsun family destroys their own credibility, who calls him strong?

But flowers don’t bloom for a hundred days, and people don’t get good for a thousand days. When the Gongsun family declines, it won’t be too late to come back and see the excitement.

Lu Ming remembered this.

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(End of this chapter)