Food System in Cultivation World-Chapter 392 - 376

Ji Yang ultimately transferred the remaining time of his stall for the price of one Qi Radiance Pill.

At this moment, he deeply realized that the most absurd thing in the world was nothing more than one’s change of attitude.

Even more absurd than that is "I know what you don’t."

When Ji Yang received the Qi Radiance Pill from Steward Zhang, he was filled with excitement, eager to share his feelings with that elder.

However, in front of Steward Zhang, he dared not call out to the elder.

At this moment, Steward Zhang’s demeanor towards Ji Yang was far from truly changing from arrogance to politeness.

His attitude remained haughty, his eyes slightly downcast, as he said, "Eighty pieces of Green Fu money are not enough; one Qi Radiance Pill is sufficient.

You should have done this earlier, Ji Yang, one must learn to be flexible.

If you had transferred the stall earlier, wouldn’t you have received more than just one Qi Radiance Pill? I could have gotten you two or three, your Uncle Zhang would have negotiated for you.

I have known your father for many days, I wouldn’t let you suffer a loss."

Indeed, the stall originally valued at ten Qi Radiance Pills per day, being transferred for just two or three due to Steward Zhang, is that not losing out?

But Ji Yang didn’t care about these matters.

Because everything on his stall had already been cleared, even if Steward Zhang hadn’t come to call for the transfer, he had nothing left to sell.

For Ji Yang now, Steward Zhang’s appearance was like getting a Qi Radiance Pill for free, contrasting starkly with before.

However, Ji Yang would not feel grateful to Steward Zhang; he only found it absurd and laughable.

If not for the fact that the stall transfer had to go through the district steward, Ji Yang would have liked to directly transfer the stall to someone else.

For the half-day stall fee, collecting three Qi Radiance Pills would not have been excessive, would it?

But Ji Yang couldn’t act this way, as he might return to the Hundred Battles Ruins in the future.

Stewards like Zhang, seemingly insignificant in power, could make things hard for you when you’re rendered speechless, so it’s best not to offend them too much.

Ji Yang appeared straightforward, but he wasn’t entirely devoid of social sense.

Moreover, even if he wanted to find someone else to take over the stall, there was no one to be found now.

Thinking it over, the joy of getting a Qi Radiance Pill for free faded away.

Ji Yang sighed silently, realizing he was at others’ mercy.

With insufficient strength, one is constrained at every turn; what is the use of brief pride?

So young, yet burdened with thoughts.

He packed his Storage Pouch and left this familiar stall.

After walking about ten steps away, Ji Yang looked back.

Behind the stall appeared an old man with a smiling face, his smile as radiant as a chrysanthemum, greeting the stall owners on both sides enthusiastically.

Ji Yang felt an inexplicable feeling, wanting to leave immediately, yet hesitating.

Where was that mysterious elder now?

If he left now, what about the elder?

Suddenly, a voice sounded in Ji Yang’s ear:

"Go on, don’t look back.

Do you believe it? Whether you look or not, once you leave the Hundred Battles Ruins, there’s a nine out of ten chance you’ll meet that Steward Zhang again, or the person who replaced your stall."

Ji Yang was delighted, it was the elder’s voice!

The elder indeed stayed by his side.

Then he was startled, quickly whispering, "Elder, you say that after I leave the Hundred Battles Ruins, I’ll meet Steward Zhang again? Why is that?"

Ji Yang had a bad feeling.

But he heard the elder say slowly, "Your profits from selling the Celestial Secret Boxes on the street aren’t a secret.

Strangers might not bother you, but those who know you well, why would they let you off easily?

Ji Yang, those who gain extraordinary rewards must face storms.

Now, do you regret it?"

Upon hearing this, Ji Yang promptly replied solemnly:

"Elder, I would never regret it!

How could I regret it?

I’m grateful to you; there’s not enough time for that.

No matter what crisis I may face in the future, at least I’ve found a way through, unlike before when I was like a headless fly, not knowing where to go.

My father said, being a cultivator in this world means fighting against heaven."

Competing with the heavens, with others, and with oneself.

Although fighting may lead to destruction, not fighting...not fighting would mean either living in mediocrity for a hundred years or becoming a roadside stone, a speck of dust on the ground."

He sighed softly.

This seemingly naive young man at this moment exuded an indescribable melancholy and clarity.

Next, Ji Yang quickly whispered, "Elder, we previously agreed that the profits from selling the Celestial Secret Boxes would be split three to seven between us.

Now that we’ve sold a total of one hundred and twenty-three Celestial Secret Boxes, elder, you can get eighty-seven Qi Radiance Pills; how should I hand these Qi Radiance Pills over to you?"

Melancholy was fleeting; profit-sharing was the most exciting thing.

Knowing he would receive thirty-six Qi Radiance Pills filled Ji Yang with unspeakable joy.

He wished he could buy a bunch of elixirs with the Qi Radiance Pills and find a place to cultivate in retreat.

Once his cultivation reached the seventh level of Qi Cultivation, and he found a sect to join, he might not fear Steward Zhang any longer.

Ji Yang gradually formed a plan, while the mysterious voice whispered in his ear:

"First help me acquire some spiritual objects. If there are remaining Qi Radiance Pills, pass them to me."

With that, the mysterious voice directed Ji Yang to purchase Spirit Rice.