Chapter 58 The Third Trip to the Market! Old Li of the Thatched Cottage!
Chapter 58 The Third Trip to the Market! Old Li of the Thatched Cottage!
Eunuch Wei was already used to it!
Ever since the old eunuch learned that eunuchs could not cultivate immortality, he would come to chat with him every day.
After a while, they started talking.
Eunuch Wei and the old eunuch could be considered to have become friends.
Just when he thought the old eunuch was about to scold the Changchun Sect Immortal Master for being blind and not recognizing Mount Tai,
But then Chen Fan whispered a couple of words in his ear.
"What? Did you hear that right, Father-in-law!"
After hearing this clearly, Eunuch Wei was shocked and said:
"Emperor Jianwen has just ascended the throne... Is he planning to commit suicide?"
Chen Fan shook his head slightly.
Having overheard this incident by chance, he also felt that the emperor was being a bit outrageous.
But this was ultimately the emperor's business, and had nothing to do with him.
Chen Fan brought it up with Eunuch Wei because he didn't want to feel upset.
"After talking to you, we feel much better. We're leaving now..."
The words fell.
Chen Fan vanished into thin air in a flash.
Seeing this, Eunuch Wei, who was stunned in place, felt that Dayuan was about to fall into chaos!
He had met Emperor Jianwen several times when the latter was still a prince.
Wei Gonggong had a high opinion of this refined and easy-going crown prince.
Now, upon hearing that this person was about to do something so outrageous, he simply couldn't believe it.
But these words came from the mouth of an old eunuch.
If it were anyone else, Eunuch Wei would never have believed it, even if he were beaten to death.
Thinking about all this, he muttered to himself:
"A nation's power... dares to rebel against the immortal sects? What wishful thinking..."
……
In the dead of night.
After finding the Imperial Horse Stable, Chen Fan headed straight for the courtyard at the southeast corner of Chang'an Street outside the palace.
Having not been to the market for over ten days, he decided to go for a stroll tonight.
Chen Fan's purpose in going there was also very simple.
One reason is to exchange radishes for more spirit stones.
Secondly, I wanted to see what the auction house in that market looked like.
Squeak...
Outside the courtyard, after Chen Fan gave the code signal, the old man opened the door.
Without looking at who the other person was, he simply led the way.
Having already gotten used to it, Chen Fan headed towards the small wooden house.
After passing through that dark and deep tunnel.
Light appeared at the entrance to the market.
Upon seeing this, Chen Fan's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
Even after visiting twice, he still couldn't figure out how the passage was formed.
After all, this passage connects eight countries, attracting many powerful figures to gather here.
This method alone demonstrates its extraordinary structure.
Moreover, the places Chen Fan came to and left were different each time.
This made him seriously doubt that the so-called passage was likely not permanent!
With a thousand thoughts swirling in his mind, Chen Fan shook his head and walked forward.
With a flash before his eyes, he appeared in the market the next second.
Looking around, one can see vendors calling out their wares in front of their stalls.
Powerful figures from eight countries are strolling around here, selecting the treasures they need.
Seeing this, Chen Fan, who was weaving through the crowd, headed straight for Baicaotang.
Inside the Baicaotang (Hundred Herbs Hall).
As always, the white-haired but energetic Old Li, after cleaning the dust from his shop, habitually made himself a cup of tea while waiting for business.
While waiting for business, he suddenly remembered the old eunuch.
It seems like it's been half a month since the other person last came!
The two were fairly familiar with each other, and Old Li really liked the radish in the old eunuch's hand.
You should know that the large white radish is rich in spiritual energy, comparable to a five-hundred-year-old top-grade ginseng.
Such treasures are rarely seen even in his shop.
Old Li was shocked when the old eunuch produced five hundred radishes in one go last time.
In order to retain this major client, he granted him two-star privileges.
After Old Li handed over these radishes to the main hall, an elder told him to make good friends with the old eunuch!
The reason is quite simple: the head of the main hall suspected that the old eunuch had access to sacred fields.
After all, only spiritual fields and spiritual veins can transform ordinary radishes into ginseng, a spiritual herb worth five hundred years.
You should know that the spiritual veins are all controlled by the eight major sects, and there can't be a single one left in the eight kingdoms!
Only those spiritual fields that require the perfect combination of favorable weather and location can be found.
Therefore, what Old Li looked forward to most every day after coming to the shop was the old eunuch coming to his door.
But he waited day after day, and the old eunuch never appeared.
Lost in thought, Old Li picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Just as he was about to close his eyes and take a nap, a familiar smell of urine suddenly wafted from the doorway.
This surprised Old Li for a moment, then he stood up with a big smile and said:
"Brother Wei...it's been so long, you've finally arrived..."
"Old Li, you're too kind..." Chen Fan said, squinting his eyes.
"I just came to take a look and maybe sell some radishes."
"Sure, sure..." Old Li's lips curled up as he heard that radishes were for sale again.
"Brother Wei, how many radishes are you selling this time?"
"Not many, only two thousand!" Chen Fan said, holding up two fingers.
"No problem, it's still four low-grade spirit stones per stick," Old Li said with a smile.
"A total of eight thousand low-grade spirit stones, how about I convert it to eight hundred mid-grade spirit stones for you? We'll exchange the money for the goods."
After saying this, Old Li took out a bag from his pocket, and eight hundred mid-grade spirit stones came out of it.
This is the Qiankun Bag used by Baicaotang for trading goods.
"Okay." Chen Fan nodded slightly.
Ten low-grade spirit stones can be exchanged for one mid-grade spirit stone.
One hundred mid-grade spirit stones can be exchanged for high-grade spirit stones.
Chen Fan already knew the exchange rate for spirit stones from last time.
Without further ado, he waved his hand.
Instantly, two thousand radishes fell towards the Qiankun bag.
"Great! Brother Wei, keep it safe." Old Li's face was full of smiles after counting the number of radishes.
Chen Fan smiled and nodded, then waved his hand.
Instantly, the eight hundred mid-grade spirit stones vanished into thin air.
Old Li appeared calm on the surface, but was inwardly astonished upon seeing this scene.
He wondered what this old eunuch's background was, that he actually possessed a high-level Qiankun bag.
Looking at the entire eight major sects, it seems that the lowest-ranking person to possess a high-level Qiankun Bag is a sect elder.
These people are very powerful; they are usually either in seclusion or traveling.
In Old Li's memory, he had never heard of any of the eight major sects having an elder who was a eunuch!
Moreover, he couldn't discern the old eunuch's true strength.
After careful consideration, Lao Li reported the matter to the main hall, but was told by the hall elder not to alert the enemy.
They say some old monsters like to hide their strength and identity, and travel around the world.
Especially since the other party is suspected of possessing a spiritual field, he must treat them with special care and not offend them.
"Old Li, has the auction started yet? I... want to go and take a look."
Just as Lao Li's thoughts were racing, Chen Fan, who had been squinting, spoke up!
"An auction? It's been going on... for several days now! Brother Wei, are you planning to go check it out?"
Hearing Old Li's question.
Chen Fan nodded.
Since he couldn't cultivate immortality, he didn't intend to make things difficult for himself.
Since he had nothing better to do anyway, he might as well go and see what the world outside the palace was like!
"I just wanted to go and see... It's been so long since I've been here! I wonder what's fun inside!"
Fun?
Are auctions still worth attending?
Old Li's aged face showed a hint of doubt, but he could only bite the bullet and say:
"The auction itself wasn't very interesting... but I've heard there's a lot of stuff up for auction this time... like Qi Refining Pills, Qi Refining Techniques, Qi Refining Spells, you name it..."
Qigong techniques!
Upon hearing those four words, Chen Fan's eyes gleamed...
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