Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 556: Chapter 294: Five Elements Spiritual Vein Array

After Baili Xi left, he immediately went to another location and quickly arranged for his staff to investigate the current market trends.

At the same time, he took out a Sound Transmission Talisman to contact his superiors and ask some questions.

If there really was a market shift, then whether or not to sell these Ice and Fire Spirits would be another matter entirely.

If he could earn more, who would ever complain about having too many Spirit Stones?

Baili Xi didn’t just wait around. While waiting for a response, he immediately went to the warehouse to gather all the Ice and Fire Spirits.

Although the quantity of materials was sufficient, he didn’t take them directly to the room. Instead, he went to tell Cheng Zongyang that the warehouse was a bit short on stock and that he had sent someone to procure more, asking Cheng Zongyang to wait a little longer.

Cheng Zongyang didn’t think much of it and agreed, unaware that the other man had gone to investigate the market. Had he known, he probably would have been quite impressed.

To connect a single bulk purchase to a potential shift in the market showed true business acumen. ’No wonder he’s a Steward at the Commerce Association.’ Anyone else would have likely rushed to complete the transaction, afraid their customer might change his mind.

Half an hour later, Baili Xi received a report from his subordinate that everything was normal. At the same time, he got a reply from his superior confirming that nothing was amiss.

Now, although Baili Xi still had his doubts, he didn’t delay any longer. He went to the room, carrying a Universal Storage Pouch.

"Fellow Daoist Luo, my apologies for the wait. Here, inside this Universal Storage Pouch are thirty-six thousand Ice and Fire Spirits. You can pour them out and count them if you wish."

A Universal Storage Pouch doesn’t require Divine Sense to be opened. Even a Martial Artist can simply untie the drawstring and pour out its contents. However, ordinary people and Martial Artists are unable to place items inside it.

Cheng Zongyang shook his head slightly. "After a transaction of this magnitude, I highly doubt the Commerce Association would shortchange me."

With that, he took out a porcelain vial. "Will the two elixirs in here be enough to cover the cost of this transaction in Spirit Stones?"

"Hm?" Baili Xi was taken aback, accepting the porcelain vial with a dubious expression.

But when he saw the three words on the vial’s label—[Foundation Establishment Pill]—Baili Xi’s eyes widened instantly, as if he were seeing something unbelievable.

His gaze shot to Cheng Zongyang, but his hands didn’t stop. He immediately opened the vial and tipped its contents into his palm.

As two dark green, fava-bean-sized elixirs rolled out, his gaze sharpened. He brought them to his nose, sniffing and carefully examining them for a long moment. After confirming they were authentic, he opened his mouth but found himself at a loss for words.

He desperately wanted to ask if the man was out of his mind. ’Using such a priceless Treasure Pill as bartering currency?’

But seeing Cheng Zongyang’s perfectly calm expression, he knew the man wasn’t joking.

Two Foundation Establishment Pills were more than enough to cover a hundred thousand Spirit Stones. If taken to auction, these two would fetch a price of at least one hundred thousand!

"No problem!" Baili Xi suppressed his inner turmoil and immediately agreed.

At the same time, his curiosity about the faction behind Cheng Zongyang grew immensely.

No faction he knew would ever do something like use Foundation Establishment Pills for a simple transaction, yet this mysterious power before him had done just that.

"Good. But I have one more question. Does your Commerce Association happen to have a Five Elements Spiritual Vein Array?"

Hearing this, Baili Xi asked in confusion, "A Five Elements Spiritual Vein Array? What kind of Array is that?"

Cheng Zongyang frowned as well. "You’ve never heard of it? Then perhaps your Commerce Association’s Array Master has?"

"Fellow Daoist Luo, please wait a moment. I’ll summon someone to inquire," Baili Xi said at once.

Cheng Zongyang nodded slightly.

After waiting for no more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Baili Xi returned with a middle-aged man of about the same age.

After Baili Xi made the introductions, the Array Master looked at Cheng Zongyang and spoke directly. "The Five Elements Spiritual Vein Array is a special and very rare type of array. We don’t have one here. If you want one, you’ll have to go to the Cyan Dragon Commerce Association headquarters in Li City yourself. Alternatively, we can place a special order for you."

Cheng Zongyang was pleasantly surprised. "Then what is the price for such an array?"

The Array Master shook his head. "That depends on your requirements. The function of an array determines its price. Complex, multi-layered arrays are the most expensive, as they are the most difficult to create. Attack-type arrays are the next most expensive, followed by defensive arrays, then support arrays, and finally special-type arrays."

"Special-type arrays are ranked fifth not because they are cheap, but because their prices are variable."

"This type of array is custom-built based on specific needs. It can be a Tier One, a Tier Four, or even higher."

"The Five Elements Spiritual Vein Array you require is a special array that channels the Five Elements Spiritual Power of Heaven and Earth. It allows this power to be drawn out and converted into pure Spiritual Qi through the principle of mutual generation."

"The higher the Tier, the more effective the conversion, the more efficient the utilization of the Five Elements Spiritual Power, and the longer the array’s lifespan. These arrays are typically used by Sects, large clans, or Cultivation Immortality Families, and they almost always use arrays that are Tier Three, Tier Four, or higher."

"A Tier Four version generally costs around twenty thousand Spirit Stones, comparable to a Tier Four attack-type array. If you need one, our Commerce Association can procure it for you, though we will, of course, add a service fee."

After listening, Cheng Zongyang fell into thought.

He considered the Five Elements Spirit Pearls in his possession. Four of them were Fifth Grade, but the Wood Spirit Pearl was at the Earth Treasure Level. He wasn’t sure if a Tier Four Five Elements Spiritual Vein Array would be compatible. After a moment’s thought, he inquired further.

"Thank you for your guidance, Senior. Are there compatible Five Elements materials available that can be used to supply Spiritual Power to the array?"

Before the Array Master could respond, Baili Xi shook his head. "Materials like that are extremely rare. Even if some exist, they’re in the hands of the Five Great Immortal Sects. Are you planning to set up such an array?"

The Array Master nodded in agreement. "Correct. These arrays are typically set up in locations that naturally contain Five Elements Spiritual Power, allowing them to draw on it from underground. The array then converts it into a gentle form of Spiritual Qi that can be absorbed by multiple people. If you want to use raw materials containing Five Elements Spiritual Power instead, then as I said before, your only option is to go to Li City and try your luck. And be warned, such items are also extremely expensive."