The Immortal Way is Fierce

Chapter 106: Harvesting spiritual stones in a fancy way (please subscribe)

After the report, Ruan Baizhi showed Zhang Jingyuan the latest accounts.

"Okay, I've looked at the accounts. There's nothing wrong with the accounts. Since you're the shopkeeper, you can do whatever you want. As long as there's a big difference, you can also put up a sign and start buying elixirs from today. The price is better than that of Liuyun Sect. The drug store is half the job."

After briefly flipping through it a few times, Zhang Jingyuan nodded slightly and returned the account book to Ruan Baizhi.

It's not that he trusts Ruan Baizhi, but that Ruan Baizhi's account books are too childish. He can tell if Ruan Baizhi is up to no good by just glancing at them.

You must know that in his previous life, he was also the master who often looked at the ledger, and as a monk, he still had to focus on cultivation, so he would naturally retreat frequently.

Sometimes when I check the accounts, I find that the time gap between the accounts is often hundreds of years long.

He could see something fishy in hundreds of years of accounts at a glance, let alone Ruan Baizhi's accounts that were only half a month old.

Of course, the reason why he can read hundreds of years of accounts at once is not because of his ability to check accounts, but because of his cultivation.

And with his current level of cultivation at the fourth level of Qi Refining, if he looked at that kind of account again, he might go crazy after not looking at it for three minutes.

There are too many numbers, too many types, and too long intervals. Sometimes it is not surprising that a single account spans hundreds of years. This is something that a fourth-level Qi Refining monk dares to look at.

Furthermore, Zhang Jingyuan has always believed that a good supervision mechanism is completely necessary. This does not mean distrust, but it prevents many people from making mistakes and protects those he trusts.

If you put a golden mountain in front of people without supervision, it is simply the same as encouraging people to steal and possess it.

After all, nine out of ten people will not be able to persist in this kind of temptation.

Could it be said that these nine people are all bad people?
He knew very well that many times the manifestation of good and evil in human nature was really just a thought, one thought became a saint, another thought became a devil, there was no exception.

"Just increase it by half a percent?"

Ruan Baizhi asked in surprise.

As a new drug store that has just launched the purchase of elixirs, Dejitang may find it difficult to obtain certain elixirs from Liuyun Sect and Yamen drug stores if it does not increase its price.

Furthermore, isn’t there Master Feng?

Relying on Master Feng's superb alchemy skills, Deji Hall's alchemy profits are higher than those of other drug stores. They should have more capital and be willing to pay more spiritual stones to purchase elixirs.

But if the price is only increased by half, I'm afraid I won't receive much elixir.

Moreover, according to her understanding of Zhang Jingyuan, Zhang Jingyuan was not a stingy person in this regard. She didn't see the difference of two hundred spirit coins in the price of the medicine just now, so she just didn't want it, so she really didn't understand.

"It's obviously not possible to not make acquisitions, but it's even worse if there are too many acquisitions. Half-achievement is good."

Zhang Jingyuan shook his head and said helplessly.

He didn't intend to just make a one-time deal, consume all the hundred or so elixirs, and then close down.

Just his face that looks like swallowing spiritual stones and drinking the northwest wind has already determined that he will need a lot of spiritual stones in the future.

Furthermore, wouldn’t it be considered a huge waste of an alchemy genius like Feng Xiangyun to close the shop after just refining a hundred elixirs?

If he was the only one who could refine so many elixirs, he would rather do it himself than mess with Feng Xiangyun.

He doesn't raise idlers here.

It's okay to help Feng Xiangyun get revenge, but Feng Xiangyun also has to help him obtain the spiritual stone.

Otherwise, if there were so many people who were bound to him in his previous life, would he be able to help people solve them all without being principled in this life?
He does this kind of thing that even the so-called gods and Buddhas in the sky can't do?

Not crazy?
Furthermore, even if you are a god or a Buddha, you still have to offer some incense, three animals, and kowtow to pray in the morning and evening, so that others can help you eliminate disasters and solve your problems. Why should you go to him and help others on the basis of innocence?

That’s not what saints do, right?

Therefore, he must purchase the elixir and allow Feng Xiangyun to refine the elixir, so that Deji Hall can embark on a virtuous cycle.

But acquisitions are acquisitions, and he cannot acquire too many elixirs.

After all, not to mention that Feng Xiangyun was alone. Even if he were killed, he wouldn't be able to consume too many elixirs, and the purchase would be in vain.

In the current world of cultivation, whether it is alchemy, talismans, or weapon refining, they are still in a relatively primitive period of handicraft industry. They all rely on the alchemists and weapon refiners themselves, and the efficiency is very low.

Of course, in his previous life, although he found some ways to improve productivity, the results were not very good.

There is no way. For example, alchemists and weapon refiners basically have to rely on a small number of talented geniuses. Other methods can only be minor repairs and will not affect too much.

But now it is obvious that Feng Xiangyun will not accept apprentices, so he hopes to do something more and expand production.

Having said that, the reason why he could not purchase too many elixirs was not only due to Feng Xiangyun's limited ability, but also because the Liuyun Sect had almost monopolized all the elixir transactions in Yunhua Star.

You know, this is a world of cultivation where the weak eat the strong!
Although due to the existence of the Dao League, there are more rules than before the era, and mortals can still live relatively comfortably under the rule of the Dao League, but the background of the cultivation world of the weak and the strong, and the winner is king, will not change.

Since the Liuyun Sect already has a monopoly on the elixir trade in Yunhua Star, wouldn't he be competing for business with the Liuyun Sect if he continues to charge high prices to purchase the elixirs?

What's the difference between that and courting death?
Perhaps the person in charge of Liuyun Sect in Yunhua Star is just a disciple in the early stage of foundation building, but he represents Liuyun Sect in Yunhua Star.

Once it comes to the door, it means that Liuyun Sect's eyes are about to be projected here.

Does he have the ability now to bear the consequences of violating Liuyun Sect's will?

Obviously not, even if Liuyun Sect is only a third-rate sect now, and its leader may only be at the Golden Core stage, it is not a behemoth that he can compete with.

This is the world of cultivation, where violence is always simple, straightforward and effective.

All of the above are destined for him to just make small fuss and grab food from the Liuyun Sect's teeth.

Otherwise, if there are so many smart people, why don't everyone buy the elixir at a high price and then invite an alchemist to make the elixir?
Why do you have to buy elixirs from Liuyun Sect or Yamen shops and earn the price difference of fifty spirit coins per pill?

After all, no matter how you calculate it, it is more cost-effective to refine the elixir yourself.

There is also a killing move that allows him to snatch food from the Liuyun Sect's teeth, and that is An Pengju's token.

If at that time, someone from the Liuyun Sect really came to his door and showed An Pengju's token, he believed that this person from the Liuyun Sect would still sell it.

After all, the reason why Liuyun Sect was able to occupy Yunhua Star was because An Qing was a disciple of Liuyun Sect first.

Although this is a bit shameless, it should be okay.

In fact, in the final analysis, regardless of those high-level monks who are super powerful and look aloof and unworldly, behind the scenes, it is because there are countless disciples silently helping them earn spiritual stones and obtain various talents. Just a treasure.

These disciples, these businesses, and these spiritual stones are the fundamental thing that supports the operation of a sect and allows the sect to continue to have high-level monks emerge one after another.

You must know that any high-level monk is built with countless spiritual stones and heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

But on the surface, it seems that they all just relied on chance encounters one after another, as well as their super talents and hard work, and then they naturally reached their current position without any external help.

If this is the case, the sect will not bring any benefits to these monks, so why do people establish sects?
Wouldn’t it be more comfortable to practice alone?

He will not be hindered by all kinds of obstacles, and he will not be implicated in his death early because of some brain-dead disciple.

The reason why all things in the world are willing to stick together is naturally because there are benefits to sticking together.

This is the truth that all living beings in the world come and go for benefit.

"Strength is always the most important thing in the world of cultivation, so I hope that you don't forget to practice while running Deji Hall."

Speaking of this, Zhang Jingyuan took a deep look at Ruan Baizhi.

Ruan Baizhi's face instantly turned pale, she nodded unnaturally, and said in a bitter tone: "I understand."

When Zhang Jingyuan said this, she suddenly realized that she might have been obsessed with the role of the shopkeeper of Deji Hall recently, and her training time had been reduced a lot involuntarily. "I may have a talk with those drug store owners later. After the talk, maybe you can feel much more relaxed."

Zhang Jingyuan said suddenly.

Ruan Baizhi glanced at Zhang Jingyuan in surprise. She didn't know what Zhang Jingyuan had to talk to the drug shop owners outside, but after thinking about it, she didn't speak, but nodded.

She now suddenly discovered that despite being in Qianlongyuan, she was a man of great influence, and she had prided herself on being strong and independent since she was a child. In ten years, she had endured hardships that others would never endure in a lifetime.

But now compared with Zhang Jingyuan, she really still has a lot to learn.

After a brief chat, Zhang Jingyuan asked Ruan Baizhi to take him to see Feng Xiangyun.

As soon as he stepped into the so-called alchemy room, Zhang Jingyuan saw a small alchemy furnace. Under the burning of red flames, there was already a trace of heat coming out. It seemed that this furnace of elixirs was about to be used. It’s done.

Of course, how many good pills there will be in the end depends on the alchemist's method of collecting the pills. If the pills are not harvested well, the originally good pills will become useless.

The understanding of the elixir formula, the elixir fire and the control of the elixir fire, and the method of collecting elixirs almost determine whether an alchemist will make good elixirs or useless elixirs, and what the yield rate will be.

There are different understandings of elixirs, so there is no need to elaborate. However, alchemy fire is also divided into four levels, including heaven, earth, black and yellow, and twelve grades.

A higher level of elixir fire can refine the elixir more thoroughly, making it easier to liquefy, and the liquefaction speed will be faster.

Especially for some high-level elixirs, if they are not matched with high-level elixir fire, even the elixirs cannot be refined, let alone elixirs.

The Chiyan Lihuo in front of him can basically be said to be a middle-grade Huang-level Danhuo. Compared with Feng Xiangyun's current ninth-level Qi refining level, it can only be said to be neither good nor bad, just right.

But Zhang Jingyuan knew that Feng Xiangyun was hiding his clumsiness.

As for the reason why the method of collecting elixirs is important, it is because although the alchemist will find a way to keep all the elixirs in a uniform state and the heat should be as consistent as possible.

But in reality, no one knows whether the elixirs are really in the same state before opening the alchemy furnace. So how to judge the state of the elixirs and choose the order in which to collect them will test the alchemist's skills and experience.

Especially elixirs above the Xuan level, because elixirs contain a variety of spiritual powers, and there are many auxiliary drugs, various mutually reinforcing and interfering relationships, monarchs, ministers, and envoys, etc., and the properties of the medicine are always changing rapidly.

Sometimes, the time left for the alchemist to collect the elixir is only a split second, one-thousandth of a breath.

If the alchemist's method of collecting pills fails, the yield rate will be greatly reduced.

But looking at Feng Xiangyun again, Zhang Jingyuan couldn't help but shook his head. This guy was now soundly asleep.

"Wake up. If you don't wake up, the alchemy furnace will explode."

Zhang Jingyuan poked Feng Xiangyun with his toe and said.

These words made Feng Xiangyun jump up instantly.

However, he took a look at the state of the alchemy furnace and immediately returned to calmness. He said feebly: "It exploded. It's not a good thing. Besides, even if it does explode, it doesn't matter. I just changed it to a better alchemy furnace."

To be honest, it was Zhang Jingyuan. Otherwise, even if the King of Heaven came and dared to wake him up while he was sleeping, he would have to have a fight with him first.

"Where is the alchemy furnace you used before? If you think the alchemy furnace in the store is not good, you can take out your alchemy furnace and use it."

Zhang Jingyuan said with a smile.

"I don't have an alchemy furnace. If I had an alchemy furnace before, why should I refine the alchemy gun without pouring pills? Wouldn't it be better to just refine the elixir? It would save trouble."

Feng Xiangyun rolled his eyes at Zhang Jingyuan and said angrily.

If he had an alchemy furnace, he wouldn't be so embarrassed, relying on the alchemy gun to keep pills from falling out.

But when he thought about it, Feng Xiangyun instantly became crestfallen. Now that he had an alchemy furnace, what difference did it make if he didn't still have to make a golden gun that wouldn't fall down?
"How are you living here? Are you still used to it?"

Too lazy to talk to Feng Xiangyun, Zhang Jingyuan asked directly.

"It's not bad. It's quite comfortable. At least my kennel is better..."

As he said that, Feng Xiangyun glanced at Ruan Baizhi, then at Zhang Jingyuan and said, "It's better than your doghouse."

To be honest, the past half month can basically be said to be the most comfortable half month he has lived in the past ten years.

First of all, the living environment has been greatly improved. Secondly, he just gave Ruan Baizhi a few casual instructions, and Ruan Baizhi always treated him as a teacher. He didn't say he was careful in everything, but he took good care of him.

He doesn't need to worry about all kinds of food and clothing, so he is still very satisfied.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to keep working so hard to refine elixirs for Zhang Jingyuan.

As a result, Zhang Jingyuan, a bastard, refused to let him sleep. Thinking of this, Feng Xiangyun suddenly felt that he was so angry that he had no way to vent.

Forget it, just scold Zhang Jingyuan a few more words later. The body belongs to you. It's not worth getting angry.

Thinking of this, Feng Xiangyun felt better again.

Hearing this, Zhang Jingyuan glanced at Feng Xiangyun. He really didn't know where Feng Xiangyun got the courage to call his house a doghouse.

Forget it, don’t care.

He had known Feng Xiangyun for three hundred years in his previous life, so why didn't he know that it would be better for him to treat Feng Xiangyun as a tool and not talk about anything other than work? This would be better for everyone.

Otherwise, if you care about him, he will make you half angry to death.

After a brief chat, Zhang Jingyuan ignored Feng Xiangyun's whining about changing the pill furnace and walked away.

What a joke, not only are alchemists expensive, but other alchemy items are also horribly expensive. If he really followed Feng Xiangyun's wishes and bought an alchemy furnace that caught his eye, a hundred spiritual stones would not even be enough.

And now he doesn't even have a single spiritual stone in his hand, so where can he get a hundred spiritual stones for Feng Xiangyun to buy an alchemy furnace.

Furthermore, is he still practicing or not?

He didn't want to give all his spiritual stones to Feng Xiangyun to buy an alchemy furnace, but he didn't want to end up as a pawn because he didn't have the spiritual stones to practice.

"You come with me and talk to these drug store owners. There are still some problems with the current business model of Deji Hall. Once it is fixed, it will be easier for you to manage it and you will have more time to practice. .”

Zhang Jingyuan suddenly said to Ruan Baizhi.

Of course, the most important thing is that he can harvest more spiritual stones at once.

Seeing Zhang Jingyuan mentioning some business model again, which she couldn't understand, Ruan Baizhi's curiosity was immediately filled.

He didn't bother to go to the restaurant, where he had drinks, drinks, and dishes. After all, he didn't have the time, let alone the money, to invite these people.

Zhang Jingyuan summoned these drug store owners and spoke directly.

"I have already felt the enthusiasm of all my colleagues, and I just took a look at it. It is really not good for you to stay here all the time to grab the elixirs and golden bullets. Not to mention the hard work, it is also a waste of time. "

Although they were a little surprised why Zhang Jingyuan didn't go to the restaurant, Zhang Jingyuan's words really spoke to their hearts.

In any case, they are also drug store owners, and they have a lot of things to do on weekdays. It is not appropriate to spend the whole day in front of Zhang Jingyuan's shop, just like a coolie.

It's just that they were afraid that if they didn't stay here, the elixir and the golden gun would be snatched away by others, so they had to come here every day like Dian Mao.

"So, I plan to release the agency rights for Dejitang Pills and Golden Gun Budai Wan to everyone."

Agency?
As soon as these three words came out, everyone was stunned, not knowing what these three words meant.

"There are really too many colleagues present, and Deji Tang's production capacity is limited, so I decided to have a pharmacy in one city become Deji Tang's designated partner, and act as Deji Tang's agent to sell these elixirs and golden guns. Just don’t take the pill.”

Hearing this, the eyes of all the drug store owners suddenly lit up. What Zhang Jingyuan meant didn't mean that as long as he obtained this so-called agency right, he would be able to completely monopolize Dejitang elixirs and Golden Gun Bupai Pills. Everything in this city is for sale!

(End of this chapter)