It turned out to be a traveling merchant...
The cultivators were quite disappointed. Merchants were all about equivalent exchange, and it was too difficult to get benefits!
After all, they were just Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. In such a magnificent immortal city, what they had to offer was probably no better than trash.
As if sensing their embarrassment, the host immediately said, "The most fearful thing for a business is a lack of customers. Why would we turn away guests? As long as you fancy our goods, you can exchange them for anything of value."
"For example, spirit stones, immortal herbs, magical artifacts, elixirs, and so on. I believe our goods are definitely worth their price!"
A cultivator asked, "Then what do you sell?"
The host smiled mysteriously, "Why don't you all have some tea first?"
The cultivators were wary. They dared not casually consume strange food outside, lest they be poisoned or manipulated, possibly for their entire lives.
However, given their humble status, it was unlikely they would be worth such elaborate schemes. Otherwise, no one else would dare to conduct business here.
Moreover, this shop was clearly a great opportunity, so how could they miss it?
With this thought, the cultivators raised their teacups and drank. Following the host's instructions, they picked up a pastry and put it into their mouths! Instantly!
The deliciousness assaulted their taste buds, allowing these cultivators, who had abstained from grains for many years, to once again experience the joys of the mortal world. They almost became lost in it, unable to extricate themselves. At the same time, a warm current rose in their abdomens, and the nutrients flowed through their limbs with their blood, a sense of power gradually surging!
"This... I've never eaten anything so delicious, and it seems to be extremely beneficial for the body!"
"My old injuries are being healed. This is damage to the dantian and qi sea! I thought it was hopeless to repair it in this lifetime!"
"As for healing, I have a different feeling... It seems my true qi is slowly increasing, even without circulating the heavenly cycle. It has such miraculous effects!"
Items that increased one's cultivation were absolutely the most sought-after in the cultivation world.
No external force could compare to the solid growth of one's own strength.
Furthermore, the delicious nutrients could expand their meridians and qi seas, giving them greater capacity!
Then, the host smiled and said, "You can exchange for Food Coins at the entrance. I believe the delicacies inside will impress you even more!"
...
As the attendants advertised, countless cultivators, mustering their courage, descended here to receive free pastries and tea, marveling at the effects of consumption.
If the mere scattered items at the entrance were so precious, then the goods inside...
This was also Zhang Wei's objective. Why bother being low-key? This mere cultivation world held nothing that could pose a threat.
It was this pure trading model that was most beneficial for Zhang Wei's collection!
This was also the reason why Zhang Wei's Great Glacier could store such an enormous amount of ingredients!
At this moment, Shao Feng also returned to the Floating City and entered the west annex from the City Lord's Mansion.
He called upon the familiar Kuang Long and Kuang San and mysteriously entered a small room.
He took out a wooden box containing a sheepskin scroll, which looked quite ancient.
"Shao Feng, what do you mean by calling us here?"
Shao Feng said, "Do you all know who our enemies are at this moment?"
"...Enemies?"
"Indeed. Although we compete with each other, after observing for these past few days, I believe the greatest threat to us are these cultivators. The City Lord believes martial arts have infinite potential, but the system of cultivators is far more vast. With our meager abilities, it is difficult to contend with them. We must improve ourselves to be more valuable!"
Kuang Long said, "Although your analysis is correct, internal energy is like heaven and earth compared to true qi. It cannot be transferred by will."
"Not necessarily!"
"What do you mean?"
"Have you all heard of refined internal energy?"
Legend has it that if one possesses sixty years of internal energy, they can refine it into
more refined power, also known as refined internal energy!
When two types of internal energy activate the same martial art and collide, refined internal energy is like the difference between ironwood and ordinary wood, crushing ordinary internal energy with extremely high intensity!
Furthermore, refined internal energy can be inherited. One often hears rumors of a master pouring all their life's internal energy into their disciple before their death. Ordinary internal energy cannot achieve this; only refined internal energy can be detached from the body without dissipating.
Becoming a Grandmaster with sixty years of internal energy is too demanding, and refined internal energy requires dissolving ordinary internal energy. The exchange ratio exceeds ten to one, which already results in a significant shortage in quantity, often leading to insufficient internal energy during battles.
Thus, it is somewhat redundant.
However, even so, this ultimate skill is on the verge of being lost in the martial world!
"Could it be..."
"Exactly!"
Shao Feng held the sheepskin scroll and said, "This is the 'Star River Great Scripture' that dominated the martial world a hundred years ago. Its cultivation method is to refine internal energy to reach the highest realm!"
"Normally, this refined internal energy is too difficult to attain. But on the Immortal Mountain, there are countless foods and endless delicacies. The internal energy gained daily is like a rocket's ascent. If we can elevate it to refined internal energy, perhaps we can contend with cultivators!"
If such a feat were achieved, it would at least be a Silver Medal!
According to the division of merits, one would receive a private residence with ownership until the end of their life!
This meant that this person would have a permanent foothold in the Immortal City!
Shao Feng said, "I called you here today to jointly study the 'Star River Great Scripture' and obtain refined internal energy!"
"If we become the first possessors of refined internal energy, our status among the Martial Arts Grandmasters will be unshakeable! Then we can unite this scattered sand and officially stand against the cultivators!"
"Good!"
The two greatly praised him!
Such ambition and courage were worthy of a Grandmaster!
Though they were sparrows, they harbored the aspirations of a swan!
On the other side, the news of the Floating City's transactions also spread throughout Chongzhou. It was said that all cultivators who went there received great benefits!
Moreover, they acquired anything. Although spirit herbs and elixirs had a higher proportion, a pill that could increase true qi by one month could be exchanged for delicacies that enhanced cultivation even further there. Anyone could do the math.
However, Zhang Wei overlooked one point: the fatal flaw of Food Cells!
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