ATPnovel Chapter 19 Five Elements Spiritual Technique
Chapter 19 Five Elements Spiritual Technique
Their goal was to purchase the Five Elements Cultivation Technique and Foundation Building Pills.
Since I had a clear purpose, I didn't wander around the market.
They headed straight for the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce.
Soon the two arrived in front of a palace.
It's no exaggeration to say that it truly is a palace, even more extravagant than the Forbidden City that Chen Chunan saw in his previous life.
The Forbidden City does not have a seven-story building complex that is over thirty meters tall.
Seeing Chen Chunan's astonishment, the elder couldn't help but laugh, "You're already surprised? Today I'll broaden your horizons!"
As soon as the two stepped onto the steps, a beautiful female cultivator gracefully approached them.
"Are you two here to make some purchases?"
Chen Chunan was surprised by the female receptionist's strength. Judging from the solidity of her aura, she was probably already at the Foundation Establishment stage!
The elder quickly replied, "I wouldn't dare trouble you, fairy. I'm just here to purchase a cultivation technique and a mid-grade magic weapon for the clan, and also to bring my good-for-nothing great-grandson to broaden his horizons."
The female receptionist showed no disrespect despite the two men's low status.
He said warmly, "It is our honor that you have chosen our Wanfang Chamber of Commerce. The Gongfa Pavilion and the Faqi Pavilion are both on the second floor. I will show you the way."
"Thank you for your help, fairy~"
The elder clan leader followed with a grateful expression, and Chen Chunan followed closely behind.
Stepping into the lobby, Chen Chunan realized what it meant to be bustling with noise and shoulder to shoulder.
As far as the eye could see, there was a dense, dark mass of people.
The elder explained to Chen Chunan in a low voice, "The first floor is a general market, provided by the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce for cultivators to trade. They only charge rent for a small number of stalls. The Wanfang Chamber of Commerce's trading office is located on the second floor and above."
Chen Chunan nodded.
The female receptionist looked at Chen Chunan's youthful face and knew that this was probably his first time here, so she couldn't help but smile.
He then stepped aside and said, "The cultivation technique is over here. Please follow me."
The two followed the female receptionist directly to the second floor and stopped in front of a wall.
The receptionist's palm emitted a burst of spiritual light, and the walls transformed into modular wooden crates, with a passageway in the middle wide enough for three people to pass through simultaneously.
"This seems to be what is called mechanical art. The Wanfang Chamber of Commerce truly lives up to its reputation."
This bizarre scene made Chen Chunan's opinion of the Wanfang Chamber of Commerce rise even higher.
"What type of cultivation technique would you two like to purchase?"
"We are looking to purchase a Qi Refining Chapter of the Five Elements Cultivation Technique, at least of superior grade. Do you have any?"
"Of course we have them. If our Wanfang Chamber of Commerce doesn't have them, then no other place in Lingzhou can either. Currently, we have three high-grade cultivation techniques: the Five Elements Spiritual Technique, the Lesser Five Elements Qi Refining Technique, and the Five Elements True Qi Ascension Technique."
The elder clansman's face lit up with delight: "I wonder what the prices are for these three parts? And which one is of better quality?"
"The best quality is the Lesser Five Elements Qi Refining Technique, which is also one of the best among the superior-grade techniques. It is the prerequisite technique for the Greater Five Elements True Technique. However, this technique and the Foundation Establishment chapter are sold together at a rather expensive price of 2200 spirit stones."
2200 spirit stones?
Chen Chunan's pupils dilated in shock.
The clan elder only brought 3200 spirit stones with him this time.
As expected, upon hearing the price of 2200 spirit stones, the elder's expression changed: "Too expensive, too expensive! We'll only buy the Qi Refining Chapter."
The receptionist looked regretful but not dissatisfied, and patiently explained, "Both the Five Elements True Rebirth Technique and the Five Elements Spiritual Technique are high-grade Qi Refining Techniques, priced at 500 spirit stones. The Five Elements True Rebirth Technique produces more domineering spiritual power, making spells more powerful, while the Five Elements Spiritual Technique produces more balanced, peaceful, and pure spiritual power. They each have their advantages and disadvantages."
The elder clan leader glanced at Chen Chunan discreetly, and Chen Chunan's lips moved slightly. The elder clan leader instantly understood.
"I'll take the Five Elements Spiritual Technique. Here are some spirit stones. Thank you, Fairy."
Subsequently, the elder purchased a set of Five Elements protective magic items from the female receptionist.
Although it is only of medium grade, a set of five pieces costs as much as 500 spirit stones.
After checking his balance, the elder saw that he still had 2200 left and decided that it should be enough, so he decisively bought the five-piece set of protective magic items.
After the transaction was completed, the elder Xie bid farewell to the female receptionist and suggested that she show them around.
I went down to the first floor and started browsing.
"Fortunately, the budget for cultivation techniques and magical artifacts is about what I expected, otherwise it would have been difficult. The Wanfang Chamber of Commerce will be holding an auction the day after tomorrow, and I will take you there to see it."
The elder clansman looked relieved.
Chen Chunan knew that the elders still needed to set aside enough budget for bidding on Foundation Establishment Pills, but it was inconvenient for them to say so openly.
After all, one should not flaunt their wealth.
However, he was still puzzled by the price of the cultivation techniques: "Isn't the Five Elements cultivation technique supposed to be the cheapest? Why are the cultivation techniques for the Qi Refining stage so expensive?"
The elder explained, "Cultivation techniques are divided into superior-grade (or top-grade), high-grade, mid-grade, and low-grade. Low-grade techniques, such as the Five Elements Technique, can be obtained for a few spirit stones, but mid-grade techniques are not cheap. High-grade techniques, especially those with three attributes, will cost at least a thousand spirit stones, and those with a single attribute will be even more expensive, at least three thousand spirit stones! High-grade techniques can be passed down through generations! A high-grade Five Elements Technique selling for only 500 spirit stones is already considered very cheap."
Chen Chunan understood: "So that's how it is..."
Chen Chunan strolled around with the elder, observing the various aspects of human life on the first floor, and gained a preliminary understanding of the lower-level cultivators.
Cultivators like Chen Chunan, who have families, are already considered very lucky, at least they have their families to rely on.
The situation is much worse for independent cultivators, who are truly risking their lives to earn cultivation resources.
While cultivating, one must also earn resources; those without talent can only fade into obscurity.
Even for those with a little talent, reaching the Foundation Establishment stage is extremely difficult.
It was like the stall of a cultivator I just passed by. His stall was free, and he only had a few Xuan Yin Grasses on it.
According to the elders, this kind of grass usually grows in places with abundant yin energy, and one often needs to exorcise evil spirits before it can be picked successfully.
Three of these herbs are only worth one spirit stone. This person is full of blood and energy, and is probably seriously injured. He can only earn two or three spirit stones.
The path to enlightenment is arduous; even with my own internal alchemy methods, I cannot slacken in the slightest.
In the afternoon, the elder of the clan took Chen Chunan to check into the "hotel" in the cultivation world.
"These are guest rooms rented outside the market. They're usually priced by the day. The cheapest rooms like the ones we're staying in now are usually one low-grade spirit stone for ten days, but because of the market's trade fair these days, it costs one spirit stone per day now. That's fucking outrageous!"
Chen Chunan was somewhat taken aback: "That's all? One spirit stone a day?"
His astonishment stemmed from the thought of the injured stall owner he had seen earlier, who had spent an unknown amount of time gathering the Xuan Yin Grass, which was usually enough to cover a month's rent, but now could only be used for three days. This market really knew how to do business.
They won't stop until they've squeezed every last drop out of the cultivators.
The elder smiled wryly: "There's nothing we can do. Foundation Establishment Pills are only sold for these few days. Most of those who can participate are quite wealthy, so the market has to make a good profit. The cultivators who are truly poor mostly pool their money to squeeze into one room, or just find an empty spot to rest for the night. There are evil cultivators outside the market, and no one is willing to go out and take the risk."
Chen Chunan nodded to indicate that he understood.
Then the elder of the clan took out a small cloth bag and handed it to Chen Chunan.
"Take it. You can go out for a stroll if you have nothing to do. You don't have to stay with the old man all the time. The market is very safe, and no one will dare to make a move."
Chen Chunan was taken aback: "What is this?"
The old man from the powerful clan said, "This is some savings I've accumulated. Take it and go shopping for some things."