Entering the Immortal Path, Mastering a Hundred Arts Chapter Thirteen: Booming Business
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Li Feng opened the storage pouch and glanced inside casually. Neatly arranged were more than twenty bundles of spiritual materials, all beneficial for cultivation. Besides these, there was a token—an entry pass to a second-tier spiritual vein dojo.
Every cultivation workshop market in Anhe City had at least one secondary spiritual vein and several primary veins. The Spirit Plant Hall was located directly above a secondary spiritual vein. The Tianqi Clan’s willingness to purchase such a precious spiritual vein dojo for him clearly showed their sincerity.
Opportunities to cultivate within a spiritual vein were not something money alone could buy; they also required considerable connections and influence.
Uncle Fu chuckled warmly, “If you have no other matters, Daoist Li, I won’t disturb your cultivation any longer.”
“Wait a moment, Uncle Fu. Regarding the profit distribution for the elixirs, I think we can negotiate a bit more,” Li Feng replied.
The smile on Uncle Fu’s face instantly froze. A 70/30 split was already the highest offer they could make out of respect for Li Feng as an alchemist. Was he expecting an even larger cut?
“What distribution did you have in mind?” Uncle Fu asked cautiously.
“Still 70/30,” Li Feng answered.
Uncle Fu frowned in confusion.
“I take 30%, Spirit Plant Hall takes 70%. How about that?” Li Feng added smoothly.
“Really?!” Uncle Fu was momentarily excited, stepping forward to grasp Li Feng’s hand tightly.
If Spirit Plant Hall could claim 70% of the elixir sales, their future profits could multiply several times over. With plenty of spiritual stones on hand, many things would become much easier.
“Of course it’s true, but—”
“Oh dear, Daoist Li, could you please finish your sentence at once? My heart is jumping all over the place,” Uncle Fu said helplessly, hearing the hesitation.
“I’m willing to give up the larger share in hopes that the Tianqi Clan will help me find the formula for the Longevity Pill. If they can find it, I wouldn’t mind giving them an additional 10% profit.”
Uncle Fu’s mood softened. After a moment’s thought, he responded, “I can’t decide this myself. I need to discuss it with His Highness and the clan head. Daoist Li, you’ll have to wait a few days.”
“That’s fine. I’m not in a hurry. The reason I want the pill formula is to prepare for breakthroughs in my alchemy later,” Li Feng said, fabricating a reason for himself.
If the Tianqi Clan knew he didn’t have many years left to live, they certainly wouldn’t offer such generous cultivation resources.
As for the Longevity Pill formula, Li Feng believed that once he demonstrated enough skill, the Tianqi Clan would willingly give it to him. The female foundation-building Pavilion Master of the Exquisite Pavilion was very likely the clan head of the Tianqi Clan.
After seeing Uncle Fu off downstairs and closing the door, Li Feng began crafting his first batch of elixirs since settling into the Spirit Plant Hall.
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A month passed in the blink of an eye.
Li Feng did not step outside the Spirit Plant Hall even once. Every day he stayed in his room, spending his time either refining elixirs or cultivating.
The elixirs he refined were collected regularly by Uncle Fu, who never caused any undue disturbance.
Since launching these elixir products, the business at Spirit Plant Hall flourished extraordinarily, bringing more foot traffic to the entire workshop market. Other shops also benefited from the increased prosperity.
Though somewhat expected, the results far exceeded projections.
Most of the elixirs Li Feng produced were lower to mid-grade first-tier pills, which were not difficult to make, had a high success rate, and excellent quality, making them highly favored by cultivators.
Every time new stock was released, it was snapped up within two hours.
Uncle Fu counted the influx of spiritual stones, his smile stretching so wide his cheeks ached.
That night, Uncle Fu knocked on Li Feng’s door.
“Come in,” Li Feng said, withdrawing from cultivation and dimming his aura.
Uncle Fu gently opened the door, carrying a tray with both hands, bowing slightly as he stepped inside. He asked cheerfully, “Hope I’m not disturbing your cultivation, Daoist Li?”
“What brings you here, Uncle Fu?” Li Feng asked directly.
Normally, no one ascended to the upper floors without important matters. Even Uncle Fu himself had moved to a side room on the first floor; the second floor was now Li Feng’s private space.
“Daoist Li, it’s the end of the month. I’ve tallied the elixir profits for this month and brought your 30% share,” Uncle Fu said.
Li Feng’s eyes sparkled. “Have you found the Longevity Pill formula?”
“We’re searching for it, and the chances are promising. The clan head asked me to convey that you should be patient. Good news will come,” Uncle Fu replied.
Li Feng’s mind was clear as day. How could he not know this was just a way to keep him steadily working?
The Longevity Pill formula had always been in the hands of the Tianqi Clan. They refused to hand it over simply because the profits he generated so far had not reached their satisfaction.
It seemed it was time to start simulations and attempt to obtain the formula himself.
Previously, he avoided simulations out of fear that accidents might waste a precious chance.
If the Tianqi Clan wouldn’t give it, he would need to find a way on his own.
“Daoist Li, this is some spiritual wine specially sent by the clan head. It’s very beneficial for cultivation,” Uncle Fu said, placing the tray on the table along with over two thousand spiritual stones.
After these formalities, he lingered without leaving.
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Li Feng sensed Uncle Fu still had something to say.
“Uncle Fu, feel free to speak. There’s nothing taboo here.”
“Daoist Li, a fellow alchemist was recently hired by another workshop in the market. They’ve poached many customers. Can you increase your output a bit?”
“Impossible. This is already my maximum limit. Which alchemist can refine over a hundred batches a day? Probably only me,” Li Feng replied.
A normal alchemist could refine at most thirty batches daily.
If not for the profound spiritual power within him, refining over a hundred batches a day would exhaust anyone to the point of collapse.
With ten spiritual roots, though his cultivation was slow, his spiritual energy was deep, continuous, and far stronger than peers at the same level.
Uncle Fu hadn’t expected such a firm refusal and, feeling awkward, thought of a compromise.
“Daoist Li, how about this: from now on, we focus on producing high-grade elixirs to increase profit margins, with low-grade pills as supplementary sales. This way, you’ll have an easier workload, and Spirit Plant Hall won’t lose competitiveness.”
“Refining Enhancement Pills is fine, but the formula belongs to me.”
Uncle Fu understood immediately. “Don’t worry. You keep the majority of profits from the Enhancement Pills. We split 80/20, and Spirit Plant Hall will still supply the materials.”
Li Feng shook his head. “No, let’s keep the profits from Enhancement Pills the same as before.”
Since the Tianqi Clan felt the profits he generated were insufficient, he would concede more share.
As long as he could get the formula quickly, taking a loss was acceptable.
Uncle Fu understood the reasoning behind Li Feng’s offer.
“Alright. I’ll urge the clan head to find the Longevity Pill formula as soon as possible.”
Uncle Fu left the room and closed the door behind him.
Li Feng adjusted his state and summoned the system interface.
Name: Li Feng
Age: 19
Spiritual Roots: Ten (Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, Earth, Wind, Thunder, Ice, Yin, Yang)
Cultivation: Qi Refining Stage, Layer Six
Cultivation Method: Crane Primordial Art (Qi Refinement Stage)
Lifespan: 4.8 years remaining
“Simulate!”
[This simulation consumes 1.2 years of lifespan. Remaining lifespan: 3 years.]
[Simulation in progress…]
[At 19 years old, you become a retainer of the Tianqi Clan. Cultivation resources double, and cultivation efficiency improves.]
[You diligently refine elixirs daily, bringing great profits to Spirit Plant Hall, but the Longevity Pill formula remains elusive.]