Feeling depressed, he swallowed the remaining nine pills.
Soon, Su Yin became even more depressed.
Just like the first pill, the spiritual energy contained in these pills was immediately expelled after entering his body. Some of it went through his meridians, and some even went to the lower part of his body. It was incomparably awkward.
His body was like a broken sack. Spiritual energy couldn't enter, and if it did, it would leave immediately, as though it didn't want to stay for a second longer.
Was it really unsuitable for cultivation?
No … It should be because the pills weren't pure enough.
Even though his body rejected the spiritual energy that he had just consumed, it wasn't as strong as the spiritual energy that was free.
Perhaps, if he found a purer pill, he would be able to break through his shackles and cultivate.
Taking a deep breath, he left the silent chamber and found the receptionist once more. "Are there any purer and higher quality Spirit Amassing Pills?"
"This …" The receptionist nodded. "There are. Above the purer grade, there is the master grade. However, there are very few of them, and the price isn't cheap. It costs five silver taels for one pill, and at least ten pills are sold. "
Su Yin's mouth twitched.
It was really expensive.
Even though the 'cheap senior' had given him money, it was only a few dozen silver taels. If one pill was sold for five silver taels, wouldn't it cost him fifty silver taels?
"Not only are the pills of this grade pure, the amount of spiritual energy they contain is also far greater than ordinary pills. Many cultivators buy them when they are on the verge of a breakthrough."
The receptionist explained. "Besides, those who are able to refine such pills are the most talented of apothecaries. There aren't many of them in Great Salt City, so it's natural for the price to be higher. Does gongzi want to buy it?"
"Er …"
Taking out the silver taels on him, Su Yin counted them. There was only forty-seven silver taels. Slightly embarrassed, he said, "I don't have enough money. Can you sell it to me at a lower price, or just eight pills?"
"I'm sorry, this is the rule of the mall. I'm just a receptionist, so I can't do anything about it …" The receptionist shook her head.
"Then … is there any way to earn money quickly here?" Su Yin asked helplessly.
If he were to return to withdraw money, putting aside whether he had it or not, even if he did, he would borrow it from Wu Yuen and the others. As his junior uncle, and one who was disguised as an 'expert', to borrow three silver taels … was truly awkward.
Moreover, the round trip would take four to six hours. By then, the sky would be dark.
In the cultivation world, traveling at night … it was hard to guarantee one's safety.
Therefore, instead of going back and forth, it was better to find a way to earn three taels of silver. He had learned 36 skills in the forbidden area. Although most of them were not on the stage, there were still many that could be used. For example, playing the zither. He could find a place to set up a stall. With his zither skills, it should not be difficult to earn some pocket money.
"Quick money?"
The girl helplessly shook her head.
If she knew, she would have quit long ago. Suppressing her speechlessness, she said, "This is a shopping mall. The best way to make money is to sell things. If you have anything you don't need, you can sell them. You should be able to gather enough money very quickly!"
"That's right!" Su Yin suddenly realized.
Even though he didn't care about his identity as' Junior Uncle ', it wouldn't look too good if he were to sell his skills. Thus, it would be best if he could solve the problem by selling something.
During his ten years in the Forbidden Grounds, while he was studying, he had created many good things.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist, and a round plate appeared in his palm.
"Take a look at this. Is it worth three taels of silver?"
Perplexed, the girl took a closer look at it. Soon, she blinked her eyes and asked doubtfully, "This is … a pan?"
"That's right, a frying pan!" Su Yin nodded.
He had just started learning smithing not too long ago, and he had forged it using the discarded ores from the forbidden grounds. Due to his mediocre skills, he hadn't used it much.
To him, it wasn't much. However, the ores within it had been fused together with the metal, and it had undergone countless tempering. It should be worth a few taels of silver!
"You want to sell this?" Hearing the other party's confirmation, the girl was speechless.
This fellow was dressed decently, and he spoke politely as well. She thought that he would have some kind of treasure, but who would have thought that he would take out such a plaything …
Only paintings, weapons, and pills are valuable. Are you serious about a frying pan?
You must be toying with me!
Suppressing the trembling of the veins on her forehead, the girl maintained the courtesy that a waitress should have. "I can help you put it up for sale, but whether or not it can be sold, and whether or not it's worth three taels of silver, I'm not sure!"
"Alright … Can I overdraft three taels of silver and take away ten Spirit Gathering Pills?" Su Yin asked carefully.
Who knew how many days it would take to sell it if it was hung here?
"This …" The girl lowered her head to look at the object before her.
It was forged with a combination of refined iron and some ores, and there were unique patterns on its surface. It was black and shiny, emanating an indescribable charm. Just from its appearance alone, it was definitely worth more than three taels of silver.
Of course, it was hard to say whether it would be sold or not.
After all, those who liked to cook with a frying pan were ordinary people. It was already difficult for such a person to buy a frying pan for thirty copper coins, needless to say, a frying pan that was a hundred times more expensive!
After hesitating for a moment, the girl gritted her teeth and said, "I can overdraft three taels of silver for you first. However, this frying pan is limited to three days. If you can't sell it for three taels of silver, you'll have to pay me back. Otherwise, my salary will be deducted."
"Of course!" Su Yin heaved a sigh of relief.
After all, the other party was just a waitress, and she wasn't worth the money. He felt a little embarrassed to ask her to pay for him.
After the discussion, the rest was simple. He handed over forty-seven silver taels and the frying pan. Not too long later, the girl passed a jade bottle over.
Uncorking the bottle, Su Yin saw the pills inside. They were crimson in color, and every single one of them harnessed rich spiritual energy. They were more than two times stronger than those he had consumed before.
Taking a light breath, his tightly shut pores slowly opened up, and he didn't seem as cold as before.
"Thank you …"
His eyes lit up. Looking outside, Su Yin saw that it was getting late. Thus, he turned around and walked out.
I'll try again when I get back!
Not long after he left, a round-faced girl walked up to him. Lowering her head to look at the item on the counter, she sneered, "Yafei, you bought a frying pan for three taels of silver? Is there something wrong with your head? "
The face of the girl from before reddened. With an uncertain voice, she said, "That young man doesn't look like someone who would go back on his words. If he can't sell it for three taels of silver, he should be able to pay me back …"
Song Yafei had only been here for less than a month, so she could be considered as a newcomer in the business world.
"Pay you back?" The round-faced girl shook her head sympathetically. "Why are you so foolish to believe everything that others say? That fellow is clearly a scammer! If you don't believe me, let me ask you. Which decent person would carry a frying pan around with them? "
"…" Song Yafei was stunned.
Indeed, since he had a storage ring, he should have other treasures as well. Yet, he took out a frying pan … Clearly, he didn't think much of it.
It seemed like she had really been duped …
"You've learned from your mistakes. It's fortunate that three taels of silver isn't much. Otherwise, it would be too late to cry!" The round-faced girl harrumphed.
"Un, I got it!" Song Yafei nodded, her eyes reddening.
Her monthly salary was only fifty silver taels. It would take her two months to earn three taels of silver. It was a huge loss.
Forget it, I'll just take note of it next time.
Even though she felt stifled, she still hung the frying pan on the counter.
If she could reduce her losses, she would reduce it. Even though … she didn't hold much hope for it.
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