Luo Chen was selling elixirs while pondering this issue.
The admission ticket must be very expensive, and even if he went, he probably wouldn’t find a good spot.
But if he could witness a battle between top elite cultivators in the Qi Refinement Realm, it could benefit him to various degrees!
By noon, he still hadn’t decided.
However, both the Allure Pill and the Fasting Elixir had gradually sold out.
In other places, these elixirs might not sell well, but they are quite popular in places near the Million Mountains, like The Great River District.
Many cultivators, under high pressure, want enjoyment without losing combat capability.
The Allure Pill, which helps to fulfil their dreams, is naturally popular.
With a mere sixty, these elixirs were digested quite easily.
Three hundred and eighty spirit stones, three hundred for Allure Pills, and eighty for Fasting Elixirs were his half-month’s income.
There were still raw materials worth two hundred fifty spirit stones at home, and with the current mastery level of his pill refinement technique, he should produce a greater quantity.
By then, he should be making a pure profit.
After a quick calculation of his worth, including what was left before, his savings returned to an even five hundred and fifty.
If it had been before, Luo Chen would have been overjoyed.
But now, Luo Chen could treat this "windfall" with a calm mind.
In fact, it really isn’t much, only a lot for cultivators in the early and middle stages of Qi Refinement.
In the Late Stage of Qi Refinement, most cultivators could afford it.
For Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators, this amount of spirit stones is a mere drop in the bucket. It’s just enough for them to spend once or twice at the Zhong Ding Family or the Heavenly Fragrance Pavilion.
As Gu Caiyi mentioned, a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator casually gave away a bottle of Dusting Pills.
That thing is priced at a Thousand Spirit Stones, which could buy a Medium Grade Defense Magic Tool, or a beginner-level Ascendant Grade Magic Tool.
And Luo Chen was very clear, these spirit stones were not his for long.
In the Spirit Medicine Hall.
"Three bottles of Qi Nurturing Pills!"
"Customer, here are three bottles of Qi Nurturing Pills, it’s three hundred spirit stones. Thanks for your patronage."
"Here."
Luo Chen did not look at the crystal clear spirit stones that weren’t even warm yet, he hurriedly put the three bottles of pills into his storage bag.
This was his cultivation ration for the next month!
After leaving the Spirit Medicine Hall, Luo Chen went straight to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion next door.
There were some materials for the Allure Pills left, but the materials for the Fasting Elixir were all used up, it was time to replenish.
After experiencing the well-prepared medicinal herbs from the Hundred Herbs Pavilion for a period of time, he had begun to look down on the home-grown medicinal herbs sold in the Rogue Cultivators Market.
It took too much time to process them.
Although he hadn’t reached the point of spending spirit stones to save time, but these spirit stones are not necessarily needed for saving.
The main ingredients for the Fasting Elixir were the cheap ones, and there were discounts for large quantities.
In comparison, buying from private individuals or the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, the difference might just be a couple of spirit stones.
Luo Chen didn’t need to save that money anymore.
When he entered the Hundred Herbs Pavilion, Fat Shopkeeper Liu Hecai was not there, Bai Meiling was laying on the counter.
"Lady Xiao Ling, where is Boss Liu?"
Bai Meiling looked up at Luo Chen and pointed to the floor above, then laid her head back down on the counter.
"A Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Taishan District is here, he’s a friend of Boss Liu, and they are reminiscing old times."
"Oh"
Luo Chen nodded his head, then pulled out a list.
"According to the herbs and proportions on the list, get me fifty spirit stones worth."
Bai Meiling took the list and eyed Luo Chen suspiciously.
It was indeed the formula for the Fasting Pill.
Does this mean that Luo Chen didn’t lie to her before?
An elixir made with fifty pieces of Spirit Stones could, given the superior quality he could produce, be sold for around a hundred pieces.
After deducting the cost, he could net a profit of fifty pieces.
Could it be that it’s from this income that he has managed to reside in the Inner City?
"What a tight life he must lead, having to save for several months to afford a single Qi Nurturing Pill."
Murmuring under her breath, she quickly gathered the medicinal herbs Luo Chen had requested and put them in a large bag to take out.
When she came out, her eyes widened instantly.
Luo Chen was actually chatting with Boss Liu and the Foundation Establishment Cultivator from the Taishan District.
"Appearances can truly be deceiving. At such a young age, he’s already able to make a living by refining elixirs."
"Elder, you flatter me. My modest skills are not worth mentioning." Luo Chen’s expression was very respectful, even bending over slightly in deference.
No other reason other than that the two people in front of him were both Foundation Establishment cultivators.
Boss Liu was fine, as they had a business relationship.
But he has to treat this Elder Kang with the respect of a junior.
Kang Dongyue laughed and said, "Old Liu mentioned that you use Fire Dog Tail to refine elixirs. I’m curious, aside from being used for nourishment and cultivating young beasts, what other pills can this spiritual material be used to refine? I wonder, can you enlighten me, young friend?"
Luo Chen was slightly embarrassed, and even felt a bit sweaty on his back.
This was not the first time he had spoken to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, but those like Boss Liu and Elder Chu were all business relations.
But now this Elder Kang, as a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, expressed his interest in the pills he was refining.
Right now, he only wants to know, what about later?
Would he want his pill formula, or even...
Seeing that Luo Chen remained silent for a long while, the two well-seasoned Foundation Establishment cultivators sensed something.
Boss Liu chuckled and said, "Xiao Luo, there’s no need to worry. Elder Kang is the patron of the Jingshi Pavilion in the Taishan District, responsible for selling various kinds of elixirs. He’s just curious. Perhaps if the quality of your elixir passes muster, he might even purchase stock from you."
Kang Dongyue also explained, "My Kang Family is one of the affiliated families of the Yu Ding Sect, specializing in elixir refining, hence the establishment of Jingshi Pavilion. However, there are only a few kinds of elixirs sold well within the clan, so we usually collect elixirs from rogue cultivators to help sell."
At these words, Luo Chen breathed a sigh of relief.
There were similar small drugstores in The Great River District, too.
They were run by small sects or Immortal Cultivation Clans.
They sold a variety of items - from elixirs, talismans, to magic tools, there was something for everyone.
For rogue cultivators with few Spirit Stones, who couldn’t afford shopping in large stores and didn’t wish to haggle in rogue cultivator markets, such small shops were a good choice.
In a way, his stall with Elder Chen was similar to these, selling both elixirs and talisman, only missing a signboard.
He respectfully handed over a jade bottle containing an Allure Pill.
Kang Dongyue accepted it, taking a close look before sniffing it.
Having confirmed there was nothing wrong with it, he pinched a small amount of powder and placed it in his mouth.
After closing his eyes and sensing for a while, he nodded.
"A First Order pill with a potency for invigoration and a small amount of spiritual fostering effect. Honestly, it’s quite unique, but it’s only Lower Grade. If cultivators consume too many, it could easily cause an excess of false fire and loosen the Lower Passage Golden Lock."
Listening to his assessment, Luo Chen couldn’t help but see him in a new light.
With a series of simple movements, he nearly encapsulated the strengths and weaknesses of the Allure Pill.
This was not something an ordinary cultivator could do.
The other party was at least an experienced First Order Pill Refiner, maybe even a Second Order one.
"What’s the selling price?"
"Around five Spirit Stones."
Shaking his head, Kang Dongyue handed Luo Chen five Spirit Stones, signifying his purchase of the pill.
Then he stated, "The price is far too high. It can only sell in places like The Great River District and the Xuelian District, which are close to the Million Mountains. Over at my place in the Taishan District, the price would have to be halved."
"Yes, if it were in the mortal area, it would be quite popular. Unfortunately, mortals rarely possess what we cultivators need."
After commenting on the price and the market, he curiously asked, "How many of these elixirs can you refine in a month, young friend?"
This time, Luo Chen did not respond immediately.
He gathered his courage, "Elder, do you wish to buy wholesale from me?"