19: Chapter 19: Prosperity Again, Everyone Goes Their Separate Ways

Given such a spacious area, Chen Xuan planned to open an inn.

Before the market was destroyed, there had been inns as well.

The room rates were certainly not cheap, easily costing one or two fragments of Spirit Stones.

It could be said that it was a business of pure robbery.

As for the many storefronts below, renting them out would suffice.

This place was not like the core central area where storefronts were expensive.

However, the residential area had the highest foot traffic, so the annual fees collected would not be small; the cost of one shop would be at least enough to sustain a Family, which was more than enough for expenses.

With a few slaves purchased, wouldn't a blissful little life be right around the corner?

That was the plan for the household.

But his own Dao path was the most important.

After entering the Qi Refining Mid-Stage, his cultivation speed came to a screeching halt, and only then did Chen Xuan understand what it meant to walk on thin ice.

Since breaking through the barrier, he could only feel a trace of progress in his cultivation.

Therefore, the Medicinal Pill could not be stopped.

He needed at least three types of Medicinal Pills to increase his cultivation at the Qi Refining Mid-Stage.

This was to avoid stagnation in cultivation progress if one type became ineffective.

Secondly, the cultivation of the Golden Roar could not be delayed.

Now that the Golden Roar was vigorous in vitality, supplemented by secret Medicinal Pills, it should be able to forge a formidable Dao foundation at the first rank.

Its path to the second rank in the future would be much smoother.

Thirdly, after practicing for a certain amount of time each day and his Meridians were filled with Spiritual Qi, he had to start practicing spells.

His means were truly too few.

Cultivation was the foundation of standing in this world.

Everything he possessed now, while seemingly having shed his status as a bottom-tier Spirit Farmer, could actually be destroyed at any moment.

Whether it was a beast tide or a mistake in choosing sides.

Behind the boundless glory was walking on thin ice at every step.

A month later, they officially entered the end-of-year period.

Chen Xuan emerged from his meditation once again.

Even with his calm state of mind, he couldn't help but curse: "Han Li, I curse your Immortal ancestors!"

Can a Pseudo Spiritual Root really cultivate to become an Immortal?

This question could not help but surface in Chen Xuan's mind again.

It had been a month, and his cultivation had only improved a tiny bit, and that was while taking Medicinal Pills.

If he didn't take pills, wouldn't his cultivation be stagnant? Or even regress?

This was a second-rank Spiritual Vein, which even Foundation Establishment Cultivators could use to increase their cultivation speed!

It was truly inconceivable.

Many things happened within this month.

First and most importantly, Chen Xuan picked up a bargain on a Dharma robe, spending only thirty Spirit Stones.

He could turn around and sell it for over a hundred Spirit Stones, which was his biggest gain this month.

Secondly, the Chen Family Talisman Workshop reopened, and Chen Xuan sent many congratulatory gifts, which brought a bit more happiness to Master Chen.

During the beast tide, half of the Chen clan members perished, and her son was separated by the beast tide after the Formation was broken.

To this day, there was still no trace of Chen Yaran.

Zhang Keer also came to find Chen Xuan several times, taking her to visit many places.

Zhang Kai did visit Wang He several times, acting politely.

But his behavior that night remained a thorn in his side.

In addition, the Golden Roar was now being raised in the Wang residence, with Wang Lingxue in charge.

However, "Mom" Chen Qiuyu would still come with Chen Xuan to feed it.

The Spirit Leopard that had been handed over to Fusheng Immortal City was eventually returned to them, the reason being that the Li Family had been destroyed, so the creature was left for them to manage.

And under Yao Zhao's maneuvering, there was a vague implication that future Spirit Beast trading in Biyun Market would be handled by Chen Xuan.

In short, after this month, the forces in the market had a major reshuffle.

The Artifact Refining Workshop was still operating, but Wang Lingxue really didn't like Artifact Refining, and since Chen Xuan had the Spirit Beast Taming Legacy, they opened another Spirit Beast Taming shop.

Planning for the future.

Wang Lingxue was the shop owner, contacting Yao Zhao and starting the business of selling Spirit Beasts, Spirit Beast eggs, and Spirit Beast bags.

Of course, besides feeding the Golden Roar to gain experience, Wang Lingxue also raised Spirit Leopards and other Spirit Beasts.

The large courtyard behind the shop had become a zoo.

If Wang Lingxue could make this business successful, it was not impossible for Biyun Market to have an extra Wang Family Beast Taming Workshop in the future.

As the main buildings were gradually completed, trade began to flow again.

Chen Xuan left the courtyard and walked towards Senior Sister Zhang Ya's courtyard.

Of the two Senior Sisters, one had unfortunately perished in the beast tide while returning home.

Of the four Senior Brothers, two were missing, and only Liu He and Liu Shuang survived by staying in the tunnels.

"Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!"

The firewood cracked.

At this moment, the five of them—Chen Xuan, Chen Qiuyu, Zhang Ya, Liu He, and Liu Shuang—sat together.

A month had passed, and everyone chatted, avoiding the topic of the beast tide.

On the firewood, hot tea was boiling, and plenty of Spirit Food was being heated.

In winter, brewing tea around a stove was indispensable.

"The Tunyun Secret Realm has stabilized, and we are preparing to go to the Tunyun Secret Realm to open a small Talisman shop. In Biyun Market, we were just under the protection of Master Chen, earning a little money; it would be better to go out while we are young and give it a try," Zhang Ya said.

The small shop would naturally sell Low Grade Qi Refining Talismans.

A Talisman Workshop, with the word 'Workshop', proved that it could produce High Grade Talismans.

This was the difference.

Liu He and Liu Shuang also nodded: "The Tunyun Secret Realm has just been opened, so there is still a place for us to gain a foothold. We also have to thank Junior Brother for lending us a sum of money and having Manager Yao arrange a storefront. When we go there, we will have a place to stay."

"Don't worry, Junior Brother, we will pay you back within a year."

Chen Xuan waved his hand: "We are all fellow disciples; saying that is being too much of a stranger. I only wish you all success in the future."

Chen Qiuyu also said: "I won't try to persuade you otherwise. Be careful when you are out. Tunyun Market has not been fully established yet; there are many opportunities, but also many dangers."

"Keep your wealth hidden; the rogue Cultivators outside are truly terrifying."

They chatted about everything and anything, even joking about the high and mighty Immortals.

"Junior Brother, Junior Sister, if you miss me, come visit me in Tunyun Market. I'll cover the travel expenses," Zhang Ya said with a charming smile, looking exceptionally beautiful.

For a moment, Liu He and Liu Shuang were stunned.

Chen Xuan and the other knew that these two from the Liu Family were pursuing Zhang Ya, so they just smiled.

All three came from small families and had to rely on themselves for every step.

It could be considered a good match.

"The Tunyun Secret Realm is over a thousand miles away from here, and further away is the Ten Thousand Demon Mountain Range. Remember to make an escape plan."

"That goes without saying."

"..."

Finally, they toasted each other and exchanged a parting wish:

"May the Dao of Immortality remain evergreen!"

Time passed and things changed.

Chen Xuan learned more and more Talisman knowledge, and naturally, he was able to refine Medium Grade Talismans.

It was just that the quality was only Profound Rank.

He still needed to practice more.

However, during the process of drawing Talismans, Chen Xuan discovered that his understanding of the world was becoming deeper.

At the same time, those Dao patterns and the Formation patterns of Formations originated from the same source.

It was just that the Formation Legacy was even more precious than the Alchemy Legacy, and wanting to find some to study was impossible.

...

The end of the year had arrived, and the inner hall of the Chen Family Talisman Workshop was quiet again.

After Chen Xuan and the other finished their daily tasks, they headed to the Lingmeng Chamber of Commerce.

The year-end auction was about to begin.

Chen Xuan now had over a thousand Spirit Stones on him, as well as Materials worth hundreds.

He was going to the auction!

They entered the private box of the Chen Family Talisman Workshop again.

There were some differences from before, but not many.

And Market Master Chen had also arrived early.

After losing an arm, there were fewer smiles on Master Chen's face, but seeing Chen Xuan and the other, she still nodded and smiled.

These two children were the future of the Talisman Workshop.

If they could become a couple, it would be worthy of her husband and the Chen Family.

That's right, her husband had also married into the Chen Family.

It was just a pity that he had fallen in the Secret Realm.

So her teaching to her daughter was that outside the market was extremely dangerous and she must never go out.

After exchanging greetings, the two found their seats and sat down.

The auction began.

"Welcome, fellow Immortals, to the Lingmeng Chamber of Commerce's annual auction. We made the announcement before the beast tide."

"Although it has been postponed for a day or two, there are even more high-quality items."

"Without further ado, the first auction item."

"One qianyuan pill!"

"Everyone knows about this Medicinal Pill; it can be taken once in the Qi Refining Realm, and it can directly break through the current Realm and enter the next Realm."

"The starting bid is fifty Spirit Stones!"

The scene instantly boiled over.

"Fifty!"

"Fifty-one!"

"Adding one, who do you look down on? Fifty-three!"