Marry the Demon Sect Girl with No Bride Price-Chapter 89: Seems I’ve Ruined the Pavilion Master’s Business Again
Five days later.
Qin Gengyun visited the Pill Talisman Tower once again.
Today was the day for him to fulfill the transaction agreed upon with Shopkeeper Tong.
In the fine jade pouch in Qin Gengyun’s arms were three each of Blood Coagulation Pill, Vessel Continuation Pill, Replenishing Essence Pill, Ice Purity Pill, and Passion Pill, totaling 15 Second Grade Spirit Pills.
Aside from the Passion Pill, I wonder if the other four kinds of Spirit Pills will be suitable for the injuries suffered by the disciples of Zhenyang Sect.
Upon entering the Pill Talisman Tower, he saw several cultivators leaving dejectedly, muttering phrases like "It’s not the Continuation Pill, now I’ve lost on this."
Qin Gengyun’s heart stirred, these people must also have been alchemists here to fulfill their deals, but the pills they concocted apparently didn’t match the symptoms.
Coming to the counter, Tong Jinjin was absent, and an acquaintance clerk greeted him with a smile:
"Taoist Friend Qin, the shopkeeper is attending to other matters, please follow me."
Qin Gengyun nodded and followed the clerk into the inner hall, entering one of the rooms, the clerk soon brought over a cup of tea.
"Taoist Friend Qin, please sit for a moment, Shopkeeper Tong will be with you shortly."
After saying this, the clerk withdrew.
Qin Gengyun understood that Tong Jinjin was likely receiving other alchemists at the moment.
It seems there are quite a few competitors this time.
It all depends on whether the Spirit Grass given by the lady can hit the mark this time.
Sitting quietly for a while, Qin Gengyun decided to close his eyes and meditate, engaging in his cultivation.
Half an hour later, Tong Jinjin finally arrived, laughing, clasping his hands together:
"Sorry to keep you waiting, Taoist Friend Qin, the tower had too many trivial matters today."
Qin Gengyun opened his eyes and stood up with a smile: "No worries, I came early."
Sitting down, both avoided unnecessary talk, Qin Gengyun produced five kinds of pills for Tong Jinjin to inspect one by one.
"Blood Coagulation Pill, Vessel Continuation Pill, Replenishing Essence Pill..."
Tong Jinjin glanced up at Qin Gengyun, a surprised expression on his face:
"Taoist Friend Qin, how did you happen to know that Zhenyang Sect needed these three types of pills?"
Qin Gengyun paused: "How could I have foreseen it? I merely took a chance, did I really guess correctly?"
Tong Jinjin replied: "We only learned yesterday that most of the disciples of Zhenyang Sect who entered Celestial Ridge Mountain were injured by a Sword Array. They are currently purchasing pills to heal sword injuries and remove Sword Intent from their bodies. Among Second Grade Spirit Pills, these Blood Coagulation, Vessel Continuation, and Replenishing Essence Pills are the most suitable."
"Taoist Friend Qin, you’re incredibly fortunate! You’ve hit the bullseye!"
Tong Jinjin was quite excited, several alchemists had come over these days, but none had concocted pills matching Zhenyang Sect’s needs.
Unexpectedly, it was Qin Gengyun who hit the mark; indeed, I didn’t misjudge him!
Tong Jinjin laughed heartily: "Taoist Friend Qin, as per our agreement, since you’ve guessed right, the deal is yours!"
Qin Gengyun was delighted and cupped his hands: "Thank you so much, Shopkeeper Tong! May I ask about the price, quantity, and deadline?"
"Blood Coagulation, Vessel Continuation, Replenishing Essence Pills, 10 each, totaling 30 pills, one at the price of...80 Spirit Stones, and delivery within ten days. How does that sound?"
Typically, a Second Grade Spirit Pill is priced between 40 to 70 Spirit Stones, and the higher quality ones go for 70 Spirit Stones.
But these pills were priced 10 Spirit Stones higher.
If this deal goes through, it’s 2400 Spirit Stones!
Qin Gengyun agreed at once and said solemnly: "Thank you, Shopkeeper Tong, I’ll return in ten days."
"Good, I’ll be waiting for you!"
After agreeing, Shopkeeper Tong took the fifteen pills Qin Gengyun brought today as well.
Nine Blood Coagulation, Vessel Continuation, Replenishing Essence Pills, at 80 Spirit Stones each.
Three Ice Purity Pills, at 65 Spirit Stones each.
Three Passion Pills, at 40 Spirit Stones each.
When Qin Gengyun walked out of the Pill Talisman Tower, his Spirit Crystal had an additional 840 Spirit Stones, bringing him back to a moderate level of wealth.
"Taoist Friend Qin? Ah no, Senior Qin!"
Two voices filled with delight called from behind, and Qin Gengyun turned back, smiling as well:
"Taoist Friend Wang, Taoist Friend Xu, what a coincidence!"
It was the two familiar colleagues from Spirit Pill Workshop, Wang Ping, and Xu Li.
"Senior Qin, how have you been lately?"
Seeing Qin Gengyun, both were quite pleased and came forward to offer their greetings cupping their hands.
Qin Gengyun smiled and said, "No need to be so formal, my friends. Just call me by my name."
Wang Ping and Xu Li exchanged a glance and burst into laughter:
"We were worried that you’ve changed, Taoist Friend Qin, and thought we should be respectful. But it seems you haven’t changed at all!"
In the cultivation realm, the unspoken rule is that regardless of age, those with lower cultivation must address those with higher cultivation as "Senior" to show respect.
Just like in Qin Gengyun’s past life, where workers had to call those with money "boss."
However, Qin Gengyun himself came from the lower ranks and is still just a regular loose cultivator, so how could he have such pretentious habits?
Qin Gengyun smiled and asked, "What brings the two of you to the Pill Talisman Tower?"
The two pulled Qin Gengyun aside and whispered:
"Have you heard about Zhenyang Sect’s disastrous defeat at Celestial Ridge Mountain? These days, the sect is buying healing pills everywhere. The Pavilion Master plans to go to Zhenyang City tomorrow with that Grand Alchemist, hoping to secure this big deal, which is said to be worth several thousand Spirit Stones!"
"The Pavilion Master sent us to the Pill Talisman Tower to probe the market here."
Qin Gengyun was momentarily speechless.
Could it be such a coincidence?
Did I just ruin Pei Daoyu’s big deal again?
Wang Ping asked, "By the way, Taoist Friend Qin, what brings you to the Pill Talisman Tower?"
"Just to buy some alchemy herbs." Qin Gengyun calmly changed the topic:
"How are the folks at the Spirit Pill Workshop?"
"Very well, let me tell you..."
After a lively chat, Qin Gengyun learned that the colleagues at Spirit Pill Workshop were still doing well, especially Fang Chao, whose daughter ranked in the top twenty at the Cultivator Spiritual Institute exams, with great prospects of entering the Outer Sect of Zhenyang.
That day Fang Chao was beaming, and he, usually thrifty, uncharacteristically invited colleagues from Spirit Pill Workshop for drinks.
"Elder Fang has indeed enjoyed a reversal of fortune!"
Qin Gengyun was happy for Fang Chao. It is as difficult as ascending to heaven for cultivators from the lower ranks to transcend social classes; if his daughter succeeds, it will be motivational for other loose cultivators as well.
"Oh, and there’s Yang Fengshan. He got kicked out of Spirit Pill Workshop by the Pavilion Master and had his engagement broken off by his fiancée; indeed, evildoers meet their doom!"
Wang Ping laughed heartily, feeling quite pleased, and Xu Li added:
"Taoist Friend Qin, we also found out the female cultivator who broke off the engagement with Yang Fengshan, she’s working at Rouge Pavilion, named Chen Jia. She’s indeed quite outstanding, no wonder she asked for such a large bride price."
"After breaking off the engagement, Chen Jia refused to return the bride price Yang Fengshan had given before. Yang Fengshan caused a scene at Rouge Pavilion and even got his leg broken." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞
Qin Gengyun was slightly surprised; indeed, it was Chen Jia. He sighed:
"Yang Fengshan certainly deserved it, but since the female cultivator has already withdrawn from the engagement, she should return the bride price. It’s rather unbecoming."
"That’s true. Alas, we small cultivators should not even dream of getting married in this lifetime."
Xu Li shook his head, and Wang Ping laughed, "Why marry? I heard the new courtesan at Yihong House is incomparably beautiful, and spending a night only costs ten Spirit Stones. Taoist Friend Xu, shall we pool money together for a visit tonight?"
"Sounds good!"
Speaking of pleasure houses, both of their eyes lit up, and Xu Li said to Qin Gengyun:
"Taoist Friend Qin, why not join us tonight? You are a Great Cultivator; that courtesan will surely favor you!"
Qin Gengyun quickly waved his hand, "I have a wife at home; it’s truly inconvenient for me to visit such places."
One Ruyi Courtesan has already caused so much trouble, how dare he go again?
Afterwards, he bade farewell to Wang Ping and Xu Li, swiftly heading towards Narrow Rain Lane.
Having heard about Zhenyang City, Qin Gengyun couldn’t help but think of Mo Xiaolan.
Taoist Friend Mo should also be in Zhenyang City at this time, right?
By the time she returns, I should have earned more Spirit Stones and can leave some Spirit Marrow for her to support her breakthrough.
On the day I establish foundation with her, I must drink heartily!
As Qin Gengyun walked away, in the tea house opposite the Pill Talisman Tower, a middle-aged male cultivator with a cold and fierce gaze looked at a limping fatty sitting across from him and asked:
"Are you sure that Qin Gengyun is already at the Fourth-Layer of Qi Cultivation?"
"Senior Zhou, it’s absolutely true; if his cultivation wasn’t higher than mine, I would have killed him already!"
The limping fatty looked furious; it was Yang Fengshan, while the middle-aged male cultivator sitting across from him was Zhou Kun.
"Senior Zhou, I’ve told you everything I know. You promised to help me catch Chen Jia..."
Zhou Kun glanced at Yang Fengshan, who immediately dared not speak further.
Zhou Kun then looked at Qin Gengyun’s distant silhouette, squinting his eyes as killing intent surged on his face:
"Even at the Fourth-Layer of Qi Cultivation, he stands no chance against me. The tricky part is that One Sword Talisman in his hand. Fortunately, I gained something from this Northern Wilderness trip. After a few days of recovery, it will be his end."
