Chapter Ten: Cultivating Body Cream

  The crisis was lifted, and Liu Tao and others let out a sigh of relief at the same time, but they were shocked in their hearts. With one person's strength, he killed the ugly man who had reached the tenth layer of Qi training and the sturdy man with copper skin and iron bones. This kind of combat power is really terrifying. Even the first disciple of the outer gate of the Golden Light Gate can't do it, let alone those who have just been promoted to inner disciples. And even if they could do it, they might not be able to escape unscathed. How could Ye Chen be like this, hiding his true strength?

  "Yè brothers, I Liu Tao have never admired anyone before, but today I must say I admire you." Liu Tao said with a serious face.

  Leaves dust without placing yes or no, faintly smiling.

  A group of big men brought them more than 3,000 taels of extra income, and after dividing it evenly, each person got more than 500 taels, which was also a windfall.

  "Everyone, I bid you farewell." Having obtained enough silver coins, Ye Chen did not want to continue cooperating and was preparing to venture into the Silent Mountain Range alone to hone his combat experience.

  Liu Tao said: "Alright, we were just about to head back, you be careful yourself."

  As they were about to leave, Yao Qing couldn't help but say: "Ye Chen, remember to come visit us and have some fun!"

  Ye Chen nodded, "We'll talk again when we have a chance."

  Before long, several people walked away without a trace. Ye Chen said quietly: "It's been out for not too long and already got 2,700 taels of silver, which is enough to buy some expensive materials to temper the body. As for the spiritual medicine that benefits from practicing Qi, forget it, those things cost tens of thousands of taels, can't afford it at all."

  Putting all that aside, what really puzzles Ye Chen is that he didn't feel much of anything the first time he killed someone. Is this also due to the power of his soul?

  Shaking his head, Ye Chen really couldn't understand.

  The Silent Mountain Range spans thousands of miles, with countless demonic beasts. As far as Ye Chen knows, the outermost hundred miles basically only have one or two-level demonic beasts, and the probability of encountering a third-level demonic beast is very small. Like that larger saw-toothed poisonous beast, it's not even a third-level demonic beast, but can only be considered a quasi-third-level demonic beast. Between 200 to 500 miles in, it's a treacherous area, where third to fifth-level demonic beasts may appear at any time. With his current strength, if he encounters one, there is only one path - death.

  As for the five hundred miles behind, that is a truly forbidden area. Decades ago, a major power sent an expert to the depths to search for some rare and precious herbs. Unfortunately, they encountered a seventh-level demon beast, Ghost Face Demon Cow. Over a hundred people only had one person escape, but he died in just a few days. The reason was that the demonic energy in his body was too strong, causing him to go mad and die. Since then, no one has dared to enter.

  Ten miles away, Ye Chen killed three demon beasts, the third of which was a level two demon beast, the Violent Ox. He grabbed its horns and punched it to death.

  Having collected enough materials from the demonic beasts, Ye Chen decided not to venture deeper and instead chose to explore horizontally. He didn't want to encounter any demonic beasts above level three.

  Time flies quickly.

  On the third day, Ye Chen set out on his journey home, carrying a large leather bag, heading towards Qingfeng Town.

  ……

  Lingyao Xuan is the only medicinal material trading shop in Qingfeng Town, with a moderate size and an unassuming storefront, but in terms of financial resources, it is absolutely unparalleled.

  After all, the wealthiest group in this world is martial artists, and most of their silver is spent on medicinal herbs or elixirs to aid in their cultivation. They wouldn't bat an eyelid at throwing away a thousand gold coins. To them, losing silver can be earned back, but advancing in cultivation is hard to come by.

  As soon as he stepped into the Lingyao Pavilion, Ye Chen furrowed his brow.

  The people coming and going in the store were bustling, most of whom were martial artists wearing brocade clothes, as well as young masters from wealthy families. There were also one or two people who couldn't be seen through by Ye Chen, who should be martial artists at the Condensing Reality level.

  Yedu walked up to the counter and placed the large leather bag containing the demon beast materials on it.

  "Shopkeeper, sell me some demonic beast materials."

  The old man, dressed in a black robe with gold trim, walked over and opened the leather bag. As he counted the materials, he estimated their value: "The Saw-Toothed Beast's materials are worth 520 taels, the Bald-Tailed Wolf's materials are worth 85 taels, the Fierce Ox's materials are worth 380 taels... The total is 1650 taels."

  Ye Chendi said: "Exchange all of them for gold tickets."

  The so-called gold ticket is the same as the silver ticket in Ye Zhen's recognition, which can be taken to the money house to exchange for gold or directly traded. The minimum denomination is five taels and the maximum denomination is ten thousand taels. The custody fee is 3% of the total amount, that is to say, if you deposit one hundred taels, you can only take out ninety-seven taels.

  As for the money houses that issue gold and silver notes, don't worry about them going bankrupt. There's a saying that goes like this: even if the Tianfeng Empire were to collapse, Tongshen Money House would still stand tall. This is referring to the stability of their gold notes. After all, as a super-large money house spanning over a dozen countries, it wouldn't be so easy for them to go bankrupt, and who knows how many forces are secretly protecting them from behind the scenes? National powers are among them.

  He instructed his assistant to put away the demon beast materials, and then opened the safe, taking out several glittering gold tickets which he arranged neatly on the counter.

  "Here, altogether one hundred and sixty-five taels of gold, you count it."

  Ye Dust glanced at it casually, nodded and put it away, then shifted his gaze to the commodity cabinet on the side.

  The old man smiled and said, "Young master, is there anything I can help you with?"

  Ye Chendao said: "I need some exercise physique Dan medicine or medicinal materials, can you introduce me to some?"

  "No need for so much trouble, I'll get you a cultivation list, it's marked with effects and prices, easy to understand."

  "It's okay."

  Before long, the shopkeeper went off to attend to his business, while Ye Chen found himself with an extra sheet of stiff paper covered in writing.

  Hu Jiao Lian Gu Wan, refined from the blood of Blood Vein Tiger and Horned Viper, one pill costs five thousand taels of silver.

  Niú Mó Dà Lì Dān, a pill made from the essence of raging bull and Pei Yuan Cao, costs 3,500 taels of silver per piece.

  Fei Yan Wan, ... , one costs two thousand taels of silver.

  ……

  After a long time, Ye Chen shook his head. The price of the Body Refining Pill was really too expensive, and it would cost two or three thousand taels of silver at any time. With all his possessions, he could only buy one Tiger Dragon Bone Refining Pill, but the effect of the Tiger Dragon Bone Refining Pill only lasted for three days, and it couldn't achieve the effect of long-term cultivation.

  Thinking of this, Ye Chen couldn't help but envy those who were born with a silver spoon in their mouth, receiving top-notch training from a young age, and taking rare medicines as if they were candy. In just a few years, the amount of money spent would be enough to fill an entire house, it's strange if they didn't make rapid progress.

  Of course, external forces are still external forces. Perhaps they can be used to become an ordinary expert, but it's hard to reach a certain height.

  Her eyes scanned down to the bottom of the list and lit up, "I've got it."

  "Refined Body Ointment, made from three kinds of yang grass, cow butter oil, iron wood juice and five other ingredients, one bottle costs 100 taels of silver."

  With that said, Ye Chen let out a breath and lifted his head, calling over a passing attendant to say, "Get me thirty bottles of Body Refining Ointment."

  "Alright, wait a moment."

  Thirty bottles of Refining Body Cream filled a hollow wooden chest, Ye Chen paid the money and carried it out of the Spiritual Medicine Pavilion.