36: Chapter 36 New Business Partners

While Su Xuanming was still marveling at the grandeur of the Cultivation Market, Su Yang had already skillfully set up a stall.

He laid out spirit plant, Talismans, and Medicinal Pills, taking out paper to label the price of each item.

"Father, what is this?"

Su Xuanming snapped out of his reverie, staring blankly at the stall in front of him.

"Since we've come to the Cultivation Market, we must take this opportunity to sell our surplus resources. Selling at a stall is more profitable than selling directly to shops. You can look around the surrounding shops to understand prices and business models, but don't go far!"

Su Yang admonished seriously, "The Yunmeng Ruins is not a county town. There are many Foundation Establishment Cultivators here, and we might even encounter Golden Core old monsters."

Upon hearing this, Su Xuanming's expression turned grave.

In all his years, he had never seen a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

With his father's reminder, he felt like everyone around him could be at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

"Father, didn't we come to establish trade routes?" Su Xuanming asked, confused.

"Just wait. Those with the intention will seek us out on their own."

A slight smile touched Su Yang's lips as he sat down at the stall and closed his eyes to rest.

Su Xuanming rested his chin on his hand and began to ponder.

He glanced at the goods on their Family stall, then at the surrounding stalls, and suddenly understood.

Loose Cultivators couldn't produce this many cultivation resources, and Robber Cultivators wouldn't dare sell such large quantities so openly.

This was practically shouting to everyone that theirs was not a stall run by Loose Cultivators or Robber Cultivators, but a merchant convoy from a certain force capable of supplying large quantities of cultivation resources long-term.

Those with a need for cooperation would naturally come to them, and even those without would come to inspect the quality of the goods.

The quality of resources from a merchant convoy was far superior to those from Loose Cultivators.

Su Yang's stall immediately attracted many Cultivators. Su Xuanming, who had originally planned to look around, now had no choice but to stay and help sell at the stall.

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The bustle lasted for over an hour, and the resources on the stall were mostly sold out.

Su Xuanming was drenched in sweat from exhaustion. He touched the storage ring on his finger, a brilliant smile spreading across his young face.

"The Immortal Treasure Tower's purchasing rates are too exploitative. Our profit from selling at the stall is directly thirty percent higher."

Thinking of all the Family resources previously sold in bulk to the Immortal Treasure Tower, Su Xuanming felt like his Family had lost a fortune.

Su Yang smiled, "The Cultivation Market is a long journey; it can't be helped. Moreover, we sell cheaper than the shops. Imagine if the Su Family had its own shop, the profits could be even higher."

Hearing this, Su Xuanming felt a surge of longing.

Just then, he saw a middle-aged Cultivator approaching. As he was about to ask what the man wanted, the man spoke first.

"I am Qian Che, from the Qian Family of Foundation Establishment Cultivators. May I ask which merchant convoy Fellow Daoist belongs to?"

Su Yang raised an eyebrow, knowing that the real business had arrived.

"The Su Family of Qingyuan. Our merchant convoy is newly established and not yet fully formed, but we plan to come to the Yunmeng Ruins once every year from now on."

"Qingyuan County?" Qian Che exclaimed in surprise, "I didn't expect such a figure to emerge from a place that has just begun to rise."

"Senior flatters me. It's just a small venture, not worth mentioning."

Su Yang chuckled lightly, not daring to take the praise seriously.

Qingyuan County was originally obscure, but with the support of Great Wei, it was gradually gaining some reputation.

Yet, compared to the Cultivation Market, it was utterly insignificant.

After some polite exchanges, they finally got to the main topic.

Qian Che's purpose was indeed to seek long-term cooperation. However, the prerequisite was that Su Yang could provide resources for the Foundation Establishment Stage, such as second-grade Medicinal Pills, spirit plant, Talismans, etc.

After all, Qi Refining resources were commonplace in the market. If the Su Family could only provide Qi Refining resources, there would be no value in cooperation.

"I understand Fellow Daoist Qian's meaning. I cannot guarantee the supply of second-grade Talismans next year, but I am somewhat confident regarding second-grade spirit plant and second-grade Medicinal Pills."

As he spoke, Su Yang took out a bottle of pills and placed it on the table.

Curious, Qian Che opened it. A rich, vibrant vitality immediately filled the air inside the bottle.

"This is... a youth-preserving pill! And a High Grade one at that!"

Qian Che was startled. He hurriedly sealed the bottle and, with a wave of his arm, released a small isolation Formation.

"Was this pill refined by Fellow Daoist?"

Qian Che's tone carried a hint of urgency.

The youth-preserving pill not only proved Su Yang's ability to refine second-grade pills but also his capability to Cultivate second-grade spirit plant.

spirit plant combined with Alchemy equated to the ability to refine all second-grade pills, including rare ones like the foundation establishment pill!

Su Yang smiled and nodded, then took out several bottles of first-grade pills for Qian Che to compare.

"Indeed, the same Alchemy technique. The pill quality is all excellent. Fellow Daoist Su, you are truly skilled!"

Qian Che praised sincerely, unable to conceal his joy.

Su Yang had demonstrated his value. Now it was the Qian Family's turn to show sincerity.

Qian Che immediately purchased this High Grade youth-preserving pill for three hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

He also bought all the remaining materials Su Yang had on hand, offering a price slightly higher than the stall prices.

Since the Family's cultivation resources had to be purchased somewhere anyway, it was better to buy from a partner, which could also strengthen the cooperative relationship.

"This is my Qian Family's honored guest token. Please keep it safe, Fellow Daoist."

Before leaving, Qian Che, beaming, handed over a token and a list. "This list details the cultivation resources the Qian Family needs. If the Su Family can provide them next year, we will purchase all available quantities, regardless of amount. The price will certainly satisfy you, Fellow Daoist."

Su Yang gave a slight nod, took the list, and glanced over it.

It was all rare items in the cultivation world, including the immortal gold peach and the foundation establishment pill.

Su Yang hadn't forgotten to study the two incomplete foundation establishment pill recipes acquired from Guangling County. He had already made some progress.

He could indeed deduce the complete foundation establishment pill recipe, but it would require time.

The purpose of this trip to the Cultivation Market had been achieved, but Su Yang was in no hurry to leave. He took Su Xuanming to visit every shop, enhancing his son's business experience while purchasing some better Cultivation Techniques and Legacy arts for various crafts.

His fourth son possessed a Thunder Spiritual Root, so he needed to prepare a thunder-attribute Cultivation Technique in advance. Also, his wife enjoyed music, so he could buy a few Melody Dao Techniques for her to try.

Furthermore, Family development couldn't rely solely on Alchemy and Talisman Legacies. Artifact Refining and Formation Legacies were equally indispensable.

As for himself, Su Yang needed to study more pharmacological knowledge and Alchemy insights to accelerate his research on the foundation establishment pill recipe.

"Father, actually, cooperating with several more businesses would be better. If the Qian Family ever terminated cooperation, it wouldn't affect us."

After staying in the market for several days, Su Xuanming's understanding of business had deepened.

Su Yang nodded, "That's true. But the Su Family can currently supply too few goods to feed multiple forces simultaneously. Ultimately, we lack people."

What the Su Family lacked wasn't laborers, but Cultivators.

spirit plant required Cultivators, Alchemy required Cultivators, Talismans required Cultivators. Even opening a shop in the market required a Cultivator to be stationed there.

The Su Family's development time was simply too short. If all his sons were to start families and establish themselves, this problem could be easily solved.

"There's no need to rush. The Su Family has just started; we can take it slow." Su Yang said with a smile.

Steadiness was better than speed; safety outweighed exorbitant profits.

It was better to earn less these years than to take too big a stride and risk overextending themselves.

Su Xuanming wholeheartedly agreed, "Father is right. As long as the Su Family develops steadily, we will have industries, merchant convoys, and shops!"

The two looked back at the prosperous and bustling Cultivation Market. Their eyes held not a trace of reluctance as they turned and walked away.