Seeing the various affairs of Wuming City gradually on track, Lu Heng informed Lin Yu that he was going to another world. He guessed that the old man Wuchenzi should be back by now, and it was time to get a pill furnace for Lin Yu to practice with.
After switching to the spatial dimension, Lu Heng changed his attire to the clothing of the Divine Yuan Continent.
As soon as he entered his small courtyard, Lu Heng sensed the liveliness outside the shops.
"I say, the number of crystals you sell here every day is too small. This thing sells so well, why only sell twenty a day?" a rough voice sounded, filled with dissatisfaction.
"I probably don't need to promote the special uses of this item anymore. You've all heard about it from those who have used it, and you know how effective it is. After all, since this item has been sold, I haven't heard of anyone who couldn't break through after taking it." Du Feng's voice also came over at this moment.
"The item is indeed good, but can the boss sell more each day? We've traveled a long way to get here."
"You can find an inn in Jinyang City and come back early tomorrow to queue up."
"I just stayed last night and came early this morning. There are so many people in front of me, and you don't limit purchases. Someone in front bought five at once, so there definitely won't be enough for us."
"There's nothing we can do about that. It's the shop's rule to only sell twenty a day."
"It's not that it can't be increased." Lu Heng pushed open the wooden door between the shop and the courtyard and walked into the shop.
"Haha, Brother Lu is back." Du Feng saw Lu Heng appear and immediately got up and walked towards him.
"Mm." Lu Heng nodded, then looked at the people gathered outside the counter and said, "As you all know, my crystals are being auctioned at high prices in several major cities. Those are people who want to make a profit by reselling. I don't intend to stop this. If someone is willing to pay a high price, it proves they have the financial means."
"Then what do you mean by increasing? Increasing the daily sales volume?"
These people were still somewhat excited. If Lu Heng increased the sales volume, they probably wouldn't have made a wasted trip today.
"Of course, it can be increased, but I have conditions. From now on, the crystals sold here daily will be divided into several parts. For those who do not have magic crystals and have not signed an agreement with the Danyang Sect, the daily quantity will be set at twenty people. These people will naturally sign an agreement in my shop and consume the crystals on the spot.
For crystals sold outside the shop, the selling price will be changed to one fifth-level magic crystal, regardless of type, with ten sold daily."
"No way, why did the price increase? Fourth-level magic crystals are already difficult to obtain, so fifth-level ones are even harder?"
A group of people started to make a fuss upon hearing Lu Heng raise the price.
Lu Heng looked at everyone, and a wave of pressure immediately spread out. Those who were still discussing immediately fell silent.
"Twenty more crystals will be sold daily in the shop, and these crystals must be consumed in the shop. The selling price remains unchanged at one fourth-level magic crystal, regardless of type."
Only when more people come to Jinyang City can it develop into a larger city as soon as possible. This is the method Lu Heng has been thinking about for a long time.
"Is there any left today? My son can consume it in the shop." A middle-aged man grabbed a child beside him and asked.
"Yes, one fourth-level magic crystal. Bring the child to the counter." Lu Heng signaled a disciple of the Danyang Sect to let the two in.
The news of the increased daily sales of on-site crystal consumption had not yet spread. There were not many people who needed to break through and were unable to cultivate who could come in person.
Lu Heng dismissed the crowd gathered at the entrance and instructed the disciples of the Danyang Sect to close the shop door.
Du Feng had not left yet. The number of crystals in his storage was also dwindling, and he needed to hand over the exchanged magic crystals along with the ledger to Lu Heng.
"Brother Lu, these are the fourth-level magic crystals exchanged during this period. This ledger also records the number of crystals exchanged recently, and these are the remaining crystals."
"Keep these crystals. You've spent a lot of your time these days."
"How can I accept this?" Du Feng truly did not intend to covy Lu Heng's crystals. Although the value of this item was far higher than those fourth-level magic crystals, as an upright person, he felt he should not accept them.
The Danyang Sect was already gaining considerable benefits by helping Lu Heng sell crystals here. With the Danyang Sect benefiting, as one of the elders within the Danyang Sect, the benefits would naturally be obvious.
After declining a few more times, Lu Heng did not dwell on the matter and put the remaining crystals into his spatial dimension. "I wonder if Wuchenzi has returned?"
"My master returned two days ago. He came to the shop to look for you the day he returned. When he knew you were out, he went back to the branch outside the city."
"Alright, it's closed now, I'll go to the branch to find him."
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Danyang Sect Branch outside Jinyang City.
Lu Heng followed a disciple of the Danyang Sect all the way to the branch located outside the city. This was his first time here. Although he had seen the layout drawings of the branch before, they were all rough drafts at that time, and many places had been changed. If no one led him, he would probably have to take a detour to find Wuchenzi's residence.
"Hahaha, little friend Lu is back too! The old man went to the shop to look for you a couple of days ago, and that brat Du Feng said you were out. Come, come, the pills I just refined are ready. Come and take a look."
After speaking, Wuchenzi pulled Lu Heng's hand and walked into the inner room.
As soon as he entered the inner room, Lu Heng smelled a rich medicinal fragrance. Following him to the pill furnace, Lu Heng glanced inside.
The fire in the pill furnace had been extinguished, and the lid was open. The inside and outside of the pill furnace were exceptionally smooth, and they were not blackened by fire. It seemed that this refining method was different from what he understood.
Even cooking with a gas stove in modern times would blacken the outside of the iron pot, and the inside would be more prone to sticking to various substances. To be able to keep the pill furnace as good as new after refining pills here was somewhat incomprehensible.
"This is a top-grade Qi Replenishing Pill. It can replenish the body's missing energy in large quantities, and the replenishment speed is also fast, capable of instant replenishment."
Wuchenzi opened a small porcelain bottle and handed it to Lu Heng. "The formula was only missing one Saint Spirit Fruit. I was lucky enough to find one this time. I refined a total of fifteen pills. After reserving eight for the Imperial City, the rest are for you."
Lu Heng smiled and accepted them into his spatial dimension without being polite.
"I came this time to ask where such pill furnaces are sold. A friend of mine recently acquired fire and wood attributes and is thinking of pursuing the path of an alchemist."
"Oh? Your friend can come to the Danyang Sect to learn. I wouldn't dare to boast about other things, but in terms of the Dao of Alchemy, I still have some insights to impart."
"Well, he's not very convenient to go out. His family is too strict. His family has been passed down for seven generations, and they are afraid that something might happen to him outside, so..."
"Hehehe, is that so? I happen to have a pill furnace here that is quite suitable for beginners to practice with. This pill furnace is one that I've been using since I was young. If you don't mind, take it to your friend. Oh, and take some books on alchemy with you."