179: Expand your business

"How much?"

"Are you sure he can earn ten thousand Spirit Stones a year?!"

Ten thousand Spirit Stones is not a small sum; a second-order Spiritual Vein might not even yield ten thousand Spirit Stones annually, and a typical small Spirit Stone mine only produces a little over a hundred thousand Spirit Stones.

For a Merchant Alliance, to achieve a profit of ten thousand Spirit Stones, the transaction volume would need to be at least thirty thousand or more.

Zi Ling was the daughter of the previous Sect Master of the Nether Fire Sect. After her father's passing and the new Sect Master's ascension, she wisely gave up almost all of her Family's assets, retaining only this Three Poisons Peak.

The Cultivation Technique she Cultivated was not the Nether Fire Spirit Refining Art, but a top-tier poison Cultivation Technique, the Seven-Color Reversion Art.

This Cultivation Technique, when Cultivated to a profound Realm, could dissolve all things. Its power was immense, enough to overcome opponents in a minor Realm, and she was not afraid of being ganged up on.

However, its drawbacks were also obvious: the Cultivation process required continuous refining of high-level poisons, leading to relatively high consumption.

Without a source of income and with high Cultivation consumption, she had already depleted most of her savings over the years.

A business that could earn ten thousand Spirit Stones a year was enough to move Zi Ling; for her, it was also a good source of income.

"Reporting to Revered Master, this Disciple is certain!"

Xu Bin took out an ice blue soul-stabbing talisman from his sleeve and presented it with both hands, "Revered Master, please take a look."

Zi Ling's jade-like hand gently lifted, and the Talisman flew into her hand. "A first-grade top-tier ice blue soul-stabbing talisman!"

"It seems Talisman Master Liu's Talisman drawing skill has improved again, even Talismans of the Divine Soul Dao can reach this level."

"Revered Master has misunderstood. This Talisman was not drawn by Ancestor Qingyun, but by Talisman Master Liu Xuan, the Revered Master of White Crane Lake in Yongning."

Seeing that Revered Master Three Poisons Ancestor had misunderstood, Xu Bin immediately explained, "Liu Xuan is a peerless Talisman Genius. At a young age, he is already a first-grade top-tier Talisman Revered Master, and he possesses the talent to draw Soul-type Talismans. This Talisman was drawn by him."

"Liu Xuan!"

Only then did Zi Ling focus her attention on this mere Qi Refinement Stage Cultivator, arousing a hint of curiosity.

"Continue to tell me about this Liu Xuan," she instructed Xu Bin.

Xu Bin cupped his hands and accepted the order, "Liu Xuan is Ancestor Qingyun's Personal Disciple, a Core Disciple personally appointed by True Person Xiao of the Red Pine Sect. He broke through to the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining within ten years of joining the Sect, at an age of less than thirty, and is expected to reach Foundation Establishment by fifty."

"Besides his Cultivation talent, he is also a born Talisman Genius. He is now a first-grade top-tier Talisman Revered Master, a status comparable to a Foundation Establishment Ancestor."

"Not only that, he is also skilled in beast taming, raising a group of powerful Black Crystal Bees spiritual insects. He once annihilated a Robber Cultivator team of hundreds and repelled a Foundation Establishment Tribulation Cultivator head-on."

...Xu Bin spoke eloquently, highlighting all the good points, praising Liu Xuan as a peerless Genius rarely seen in a hundred years.

These were not things Liu Xuan asked him to say; they were entirely his own spontaneous thoughts, from the bottom of his heart.

After Liu Xuan broke through to the Foundation Establishment Stage, the monster beast flesh and blood and various Materials he needed increased, and the transaction volume with the Nether Fire Sect grew larger and larger, which Xu Bin's ability alone could no longer secure.

Thus, Liu Xuan instructed Xu Bin to find an opportunity to contact Three Poisons Ancestor and have her maintain the transactions.

Although Xu Bin was absolutely loyal, his Cultivation was only at the Seventh Layer of Qi Refining. He simply couldn't handle transactions involving thousands or tens of thousands of Spirit Stones, and he might be killed one day, just like Yu Lie and his brother were dealt with previously.

If Liu Xuan wanted to expand the scale of transactions, he had to find a Foundation Establishment Cultivator in the Nether Fire Sect who could command the situation.

Three Poisons Ancestor Zi Ling was the best choice; she was Xu Bin and Lu Ping's Revered Master, making contact very convenient.

There was also an important reason: Zi Ling was truly beautiful, and he genuinely liked her! Getting to know her in advance would also make it easier to find an opportunity later.

A Foundation Establishment female Cultivator! He wondered what it would be like, and how it differed from an ordinary Qi Refining female Cultivator.

Xu Bin praised Liu Xuan extensively, then meticulously explained the details of the cooperation with the Yongning Merchant Alliance to Zi Ling.

"Currently, the most profitable business with the Merchant Alliance is not the ice blue soul-stabbing talisman, but various monster beast flesh and blood and Materials. Although the profit is lower, the quantity is large, and the Spirit Stones that can be earned are extremely considerable."

"Moreover, Liu Xuan plans to continue expanding the purchase volume, requiring one to two thousand Spirit Stones worth each month. Coupled with other miscellaneous businesses, earning ten thousand Spirit Stones a year is not a problem."

After Xu Bin finished speaking, he saw Zi Ling staring at him with interest, and she asked in a lazy voice:

"You little rascal have also betrayed me? Tell me, what benefits did Liu Xuan give you?"

Xu Bin spoke for Liu Xuan the entire time, and all his words and actions were for Liu Xuan's consideration, even handing over all the profitable business.

He didn't look like her Disciple; he looked more like an envoy sent by Liu Xuan to discuss with her.

Lu Ping stayed at White Crane Lake and refused to return, and Xu Bin risked danger to discuss the Merchant Alliance cooperation with her. With two favored Disciples so easily swayed, Zi Ling became increasingly curious about Liu Xuan.

Xu Bin's expression was calm. He cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "Talisman Master Liu did not give this Disciple any benefits. This Disciple was impressed by his talent and demeanor and is willing to work for him!"

"Moreover, this Disciple is not entirely working for Talisman Master Liu. The Merchant Alliance business also benefits you, Revered Master. Ten thousand Spirit Stones a year, Talisman Master Liu's sincerity is full, so please consider it carefully, Revered Master."

The atmosphere in the main hall became quiet. The Disciples present looked at Xu Bin with strange eyes, as if they didn't recognize him.

At the same time, they were also extremely curious about the Liu Xuan mentioned by Xu Bin. Was he really as amazing as Xu Bin said?

After a long silence, Zi Ling's slightly authoritative voice came from above the main hall:

"Do as you say! All Disciples of Three Poisons Peak will obey your orders. Make sure to do the business well!"

A purple token flew in front of Xu Bin, "With this token, you can mobilize all Disciples of Three Poisons Peak."

"Thank you, Revered Master!"

Xu Bin put away the token and bowed.

Zi Ling waved her hand, and Xu Bin, along with the Disciples in the main hall, left one after another.

After everyone had left, Zi Ling suddenly lost interest in these minor matters and took out a pot of colorful wine to sip alone.

Although ten thousand Spirit Stones a year was enough to move her, it was not enough to make her exert herself.

It was fine to leave it to her Disciples to handle. If they earned it, that would naturally be good. If Xu Bin deceived her, it wouldn't matter; she would just kill him. After all, she hadn't invested anything and wouldn't suffer a loss.

After her father's death, the Sect and Family underwent drastic changes. At that time, Zi Ling had already realized that Cultivation was the foundation, and everything else was trivial. To restore her Family to its former glory, there was only one path: for her to break through to the Golden Core Realm.

Her talent was very high, and she had acquired a portion of her father's hidden inheritance. As long as these resources could continue to support her progress, everything else was dispensable.