Zhaozhao also hurried over with Qian Xun soon after.
They had been guarding near the Transmission Array for the past two days without wandering far, worried about not being able to help in a timely manner in case anything happened.
Chen Sansi noticed that this woman really did have some resources.
Ning Xiang waved her sleeve, and the silver ring transformed into a bracelet returning to her wrist, "Recently killed more than one seeker of Immortals, they must have something on them."
Chen Sansi slightly shook his head.
This was a Cultivator, what was the difference with a robber?
But when thinking about the lower-level cultivators in the workshop, it seemed that they didn't have anything to do with the Immortals' "carefree and at ease" either. They also needed to toil day and night, rushing around for their "livelihood."
It really seemed no matter where, it was all about the survival of the fittest, and then the weak preyed on the even weaker.
He stopped his rambling thoughts and bent down to search the bodies.
Soon, Chen Sansi found two Jade Tokens.
Besides that, there was only the Golden Light Flying Knife, which was probably a low-grade magic tool, and it had many nicks on it; it might even be second-hand.
As for Spirit Stones, the two of them altogether only had twenty-one.
The most valuable were still the Jade Tokens. If the Jade Tokens weren't used to exchange for a Cave Mansion, the Spirit Stones they could be traded for would definitely be enough to gather a complete set of Alchemy equipment and materials, and maybe there would even be some left over.
Chen Sansi immediately changed his appearance and handed the two Jade Tokens to Ning Xiang, "Let's go back for a visit!"
Daze Fang City Steward Hall.
"What did the Daoist say?"
Xu Youliang said confused, "You're not exchanging for a Cave Mansion, but want to sell the Jade Tokens instead?"
Chen Sansi affirmed, "Exactly."
"It's not that it's not possible, but the price will be somewhat reduced."
Xu Youliang fondled the Jade Token, "One Jade Token can be exchanged for one thousand four hundred Spirit Stones."
If Chen Sansi remembered correctly,
The fee for a High Grade Cave Mansion was one hundred Spirit Stones.
A Jade Token could be exchanged for twenty years' worth, which is two thousand Spirit Stones; to be cashed out, there were only one thousand four hundred Spirit Stones, a 25% markdown and then some.
The entire Spirit Vein was owned by the workshop's master; the Cave Mansion, to put it bluntly, was just a house constructed on the Spirit Vein. If there were vacancies, it was virtually worthless. Exchanging Jade Tokens, on the other hand, meant earnings for the workshop master.
But if converted to Spirit Stones,
That was actual "cash."
Of course, there wouldn't be as much.
Chen Sansi estimated that there must be something like a black market in the Cultivation World where he could sell the Jade Tokens for a higher price, but with his current strength, he dared not recklessly venture there.
Selling to Steward Hall would not fetch a high price, but it was safe.
"Daoist, I still suggest converting them into a Cave Mansion."
Xu Youliang said, "Even if you have Spirit Stones, in the end, won't you still need to find a Cave Mansion for cultivation?"
"No need to consider anymore, one thousand four is one thousand four."
Chen Sansi made up his mind.
Xu Youliang didn't try to persuade him further, sticking to the rules, the transaction was settled.
"You also want to exchange for spirit stones?"
Another female cultivator came, holding a jade token to cash in.
Ning Xiang's voice was as lingering as autumn water, "May I know how many spirit stones it's worth?"
"One thousand four, no, one thousand five!"
Xu Youliang stared at the other party's fair and delicate hands, and those soul-hooking eyes, "Daoist, let me tell you quietly, for others, I only give one thousand four, but for you, I give one thousand five!"
"Really? Then, this little sister here thanks the Daoist."
Ning Xiang took half a step back and curtsied gracefully.
Xu Youliang smiled infatuatedly, "Daoist, are you a seeker of the Immortal Realm from the outside, or someone from the Daze Fang City who chanced upon this jade token? May I know if it's convenient to leave a name and residence, so I can look out for you in the future?"
"This little sister has come to join my cousin, and after settling down, I will come to express my gratitude."
Ning Xiang tactfully declined, then left the Steward Hall with the spirit stones, walking away with a graceful gait.
Zhaozhao followed closely behind, feeling both distressed and puzzled, "A high-grade cave mansion, what was Chen thinking? Isn't he losing big by exchanging ? Could it be that he doesn't plan to stay in the cultivation world and is preparing to leave?"
"Isn't it obvious enough?"
Ning Xiang was very calm.
"What about us? We've finally found the cultivation world!"
Zhaozhao watched a female cultivator flying past on her sword, full of envy.
"Idiot, even if I give you a jade token to exchange for a cave mansion, can you settle down and establish yourself here?"
Having observed the way things work, Ning Xiang asked, "Tell me, what skills do you plan to rely on to earn spirit stones to provide for your cultivation? Digging for spirit ore as an apprentice, or... I see there are brothels here in the cultivation world, would you sell yourself?"
The techniques she formerly used to deceive men with illusion techniques would hardly work here; in such places, there is a fear of truly becoming a plaything.
Zhaozhao shook her head repeatedly, "Then when can we enter the path?"
"Wait for the right opportunity."
Ning Xiang understood that some things cannot be forced, "Let's hurry, he's waiting for us."
Chen Sansi knew he had been duped; that Xu fellow must have skimped on him secretly.
Furthermore, he estimated.
The real price of the jade token might be higher than four hundred, but not by much.
The Steward Hall was the administrative center of the entire workshop city; he couldn't exactly complain there. He had to swallow this loss for now. Fortunately, with a total of two thousand nine hundred spirit stones, he had enough to start his setup.
Chen Sansi began to purchase materials all around.
[Alchemy Furnace, costing two hundred spirit stones.]
[Golden Smoke Wood, costing twenty spirit stones.]
This wood could not generate Immortal Fire by burning on its own, its main purpose being durability, capable of burning for a long time even with Immortal Fire.
If Chen Sansi goes back to perform alchemy, he would need to use the Immortal Treasure Strange Fire, ordinary firewood couldn't withstand the burn and would need to be replenished continuously. It was said alchemy could last for days; who knew how much wood would be needed. You couldn't just chop down an entire forest; even fools would find that suspicious.