Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 875 - 351: [Heaven-defying Fate Alteration][Void Teleportation]

Finally, he followed the shopkeeper into a lavish room. The shopkeeper cupped his hands slightly and said, ”Senior is the distinguished guest of our Zhou Family. Our young master will come soon to personally meet you, so please wait for a moment.”

After speaking, a young maid brought in fruits and tea.

Seeing these six ragged-clothed maids intending to stay and serve, Ji Yuan waved them off, ”Tell your family’s young master to come quickly. I don’t have time to wait around here.”

”Yes, yes, yes.”

The shopkeeper repeatedly cupped his hands, but when he turned to the maids, he scowled, ”Didn’t you hear the senior’s words? Hurry up and leave.”

”Then please wait for a moment, senior. If you need anything, just call on this junior.”

With that, the shopkeeper cupped his hands again and retreated.

At this moment, Ji Yuan, having transformed into a thin old man, had eyes as sharp as an eagle’s, piercing and authoritative, combining with his blood-colored pupils and the heavy chill radiating from him.

Indeed, he possessed a demeanor akin to an old demon.

He continuously released his divine sense, only to find it trapped upon contact with the walls, which differed from the type of ore in his storage bag that could block divine sense.

That ore would automatically make the divine sense overlook it, but the material of this building made the divine sense feel distinctly trapped.

Meanwhile, there were those fruits on the table, appearing of good quality.

But Ji Yuan didn’t dare eat them. In this Demon Dao territory, one can’t be too cautious.

After waiting no more than a cup of tea’s time, a middle-aged man in luxurious attire walked in with a laugh, ”I’ve heard that the distinguished guest of West Border City has finally arrived. I’ve been waiting eagerly.”

Ji Yuan slowly lifted his head and glanced up, noticing the newcomer’s slightly red eyes.

It’s not like he’s cultivated some demon skill; it seems more due to stress and anxiety... Also in early-stage Core Formation, he’s truly the young master Zhou of the Zhou Family.

An old Nascent Soul family, even in decline, is still substantial.

In Ji Yuan’s view, this young master Zhou’s status might be similar to Li Changhe’s.

Both are young masters of old Nascent Soul families.

”I was delayed by some matters recently and only came now, apologies for this.”

Ji Yuan stood up, casually cupped his hands, and then sat back down directly.

Zhou Jin felt a bit awkward seeing this, but he quickly covered it up and sat across from Ji Yuan.

”I am Zhou Jin, may I know how to address you, sir?”

Previously, when Mu Xueyao contacted the Zhou Family, she only mentioned having an elder at home with the surname Li.

Thus, Ji Yuan said at this moment, ”Li Changgeng.”

”So it’s Daoist Changgeng, my apologies.”

Having just sat down, Zhou Jin got up and cupped his hands again.

Ji Yuan understood somewhat upon seeing this. It seems the Zhou Family’s issue isn’t resolved, otherwise, they wouldn’t be so in need of others’ help... perhaps the problem is rather serious.

”Alright, let’s cut to the chase. How is this Void Nether Stone to be traded?” Ji Yuan spoke while tapping the table with his claw-like right hand, creating a deep, muffled sound.

On the topic of business, Zhou Jin’s expression became more serious.

He hesitated slightly before speaking:

”Our Zhou Family only accepts spirit stone transactions, nothing else. Moreover, we only accept bulk orders. If Daoist only needs a few pounds or the like, we might as well part ways peacefully.”

”Oh?”

Hearing this, Ji Yuan seemed to take an interest.

These smuggled Void Nether Stones are already considered black market goods, so it’s reasonable for the Zhou Family to only want spirit stone transactions. But the bulk orders...

”How are spirit stones calculated, and what size constitutes a bulk order?”

Ji Yuan lifted his eyelids slightly and spoke slowly.

Zhou Jin raised his right hand, sticking up an index finger, ”Ten thousand mid-grade spirit stones per pound, non-negotiable, and the minimum order is ten pounds. If Daoist cannot handle even ten pounds, then I suggest not opening your mouth.”

Ten thousand spirit stones per pound, with a minimum order of ten pounds.

In terms of price alone, it’s not actually expensive.

The goods Ji Yuan obtained previously at auctions were far more expensive than this; it’s just the quantity... it’s not that Ji Yuan can’t handle it, but such an amount might risk exposing wealth.

Then again, thinking about it, these goods are meant to enhance strength.

If one passes up such an opportunity out of fear of exposing wealth, that would be putting the cart before the horse!

”Hmm.”

Ji Yuan nodded slightly.

”Hmm, does that mean... how much does Daoist need?” Zhou Jin saw this Li Changgeng nod, and his spirits lifted.

Given the Zhou Family’s current situation, quickly trading these Void Nether Stones would resolve a major issue.

”Let’s start with fifty pounds, the rest can be traded later.”

Fifty pounds translates to half a million mid-grade spirit stones, and these... are all the wealth Ji Yuan has accumulated, the output of the Spirit Vein over the past decade or so, all on these half a million mid-grade spirit stones.

If further transactions are to continue, he will have to wait for the Spirit Vein to produce more, or earn spirit stones himself.

Ji Yuan never thought he’d someday worry about spirit stones!

But it’s also good. Half a million spirit stones are just a heap of heavy stones when kept, but if used in transactions, they transform into power transferred onto him.

”Fif... fifty pounds?”

When Zhou Jin heard the number, he instinctively thought he heard wrong.

In the past, if half a million mid-grade spirit stones were placed before the Zhou Family, it would hardly take them a moment to nod their approval.