Jun Changxiao never expected that Mo Shangsheng would directly ask for ten thousand Healing Pills.
This quantity was huge—he didn’t have that much in stock.
Ever since obtaining the high-grade Healing Pill formula, he had indeed ordered Li Qingyang to continuously refine them, but limited by dozens of medicinal materials, the production rate wasn’t high.
Moreover, at the time of refining these pills, his hope was that disciples entering the dimension battlefield could have an extra life. And because the number of people entering wasn’t many, he hadn’t carefully considered mass production.
This business deal also gave Jun Changxiao a reminder.
After returning, he must take it seriously. Even if disciples rarely got injured on normal days, having sufficient stock would allow for being prepared for any contingency.
“Jun Sect Master.”
Mo Shangsheng said earnestly: “Mo hopes our cooperation will be pleasant, not filled with schemes and calculations.”
The underlying meaning of these words was:
I’m not stupid either. Don’t you dare try to scam me!
Mainly, he was still worried that if there weren’t really that many of these miraculous pills, they might substitute ordinary Healing Pills as fakes.
Jun Changxiao leaned forward, raised one palm, and swore: “When I, Jun Changxiao, do business, I’ve always made integrity my priority. If I play any schemes or calculations, may I be struck by heavenly lightning and five thunderbolts!”
“Jun Sect Master, you’re being too serious.”
Mo Shangsheng said this with his mouth, but his heart relaxed somewhat.
However, when the actual day of transaction came, he would definitely inspect everything carefully. After all, his family’s spirit stones weren’t blown in by the wind.
“City Master Mo.”
Jun Changxiao tapped his fingers on the table and said: “That Healing Pill your continent’s martial artist took earlier—let’s just charge cost price for it.”
System: “…”
That was clearly used for promoting products and doing experiments, yet he had the nerve to charge cost for it!
“How much?”
“4,999.”
The cost price and market price only differed by one stone. This really was a profiteer!
…
Initially, Jun Changxiao had also wanted to sell Body Sculpting Pills and Soul Sculpting Pills, but relying solely on Healing Pills had already gotten the job done, so he temporarily didn’t consider trading those.
“Elder Wei.”
After returning to the sect, he said gravely: “The scale of the medicinal fields needs to be expanded, and the planting of medicinal materials must also be accelerated!”
“Mm.”
Elder Wei hurriedly called over Peggy and began to further expand the medicinal field scale, ordering members to plant medicinal materials used for refining high-grade Healing Pills in large quantities.
“Little fellow.”
Jun Changxiao came to the study and placed a Six-Pointed Star Stone on the table. “If there are enough spirit stones like this, how long would it take you to eat before you could grow up?”
“Ten days!”
The space-time larva answered without hesitation.
“…”
The corner of Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched.
Tens of millions of Six-Pointed Star Stones—if he absorbed them himself, the number of days would be unimaginable. Yet it could eat them all in ten days. This was simply somewhat terrifying!
“Whew!”
Sitting in his chair, Jun Changxiao contemplated: “Calculating the latest two months to refine ten thousand Healing Pills, based on Elder Zhen and Xinyao’s estimation, there’s still some time before the Soul Clan Continent breaks through the seal.”
“However…”
“If there’s an unexpected change in the middle, that would be troublesome.”
When considering matters, one must be thorough. After much deliberation, Jun Changxiao hurriedly ordered Zhen Dejun and Shangguan Xinyao to go to the North Desert Region and set up large numbers of defensive and offensive formations within the ancient formation’s range, in case the Soul Clan broke through early.
“Sect Master.”
Yuan Gongzi suggested: “If the Soul Clan breaks through the seal, they will certainly invade in full force.”
“I believe we can set up a sturdy city fortress in advance within the formation and dispatch a large army for long-term garrison. This way, we can defend at the first opportunity.”
“That makes sense!”
Jun Changxiao placed his hand on his shoulder and said: “I really must properly thank the Demon Emperor Gate’s Sect Master for driving out such a great talent like you.”
“…”
Yuan Gongzi fell silent.
In his heart, he roared: “I was driven out because of you!”
Initially when he joined Eternal Ages Sect, his heart held some resistance. But during this period of contact and deeper understanding of the sect, he gradually realized that even One Black and Two Black, who were in charge of running errands at the dining hall, were king-tier teammates!
What shocked Yuan Gongzi the most was:
The Sect Master actually dared to be enemies with the entire world for the sake of one disciple!
This kind of “who else but me” attitude, this kind of domineering kingly aura, was completely incomparable to the Demon Emperor Gate’s Sect Master!
I!
Yuan Feng!
Followed the right person!
“Old Yuan, our relationship is that of a talented horse and its discerning master. When strong forces unite to achieve great merit, it’s as easy as turning one’s palm! Think carefully about the scene of me, this discerning master, riding you, this talented horse, galloping across the grasslands—isn’t it full of heroic spirit, doesn’t it make your blood boil!”
Yuan Gongzi collapsed.
You riding me galloping across the grasslands—how am I supposed to picture that!
…
Relying on the space-time worm to break through the space-time tunnel ahead of time and charge in—while this method was feasible, there was no guarantee that the other side wouldn’t attack first. Therefore, Yuan Gongzi’s suggestion to build high walls and stockpile provisions was very good.
“City Master Sun.”
In the great hall, Jun Changxiao handed over two hundred thousand artificial spirit stones and said: “My Eternal Ages Sect has business dealings with many sects in your region. Please permit us to build a city in the Yellow Sand Land to use as a mineral stone transfer station.”
“This…”
A middle-aged man with thick eyebrows and large eyes fell silent.
His name was Sun Shizheng, the City Master of the Great Qian Royal City, and nominally also the boss of the North Desert Region.
With Peggy and Li Qingyang, constructing a military fortress was easy as turning one’s palm. But after all, this was someone else’s territory—how could they possibly let you build a city with great fanfare?
With Jun Changxiao and Eternal Ages Sect’s strength, if they came to pay this visit and were a bit more severe in tone, City Master Sun would probably immediately give in. But in the end, he still chose to spend money to handle matters. After all, they also weren’t unreasonable people.
“Too little?”
“No, no, no!”
City Master Sun collected one hundred thousand and pushed back the other one hundred thousand, saying earnestly: “The Yellow Sand Land has a harsh environment and isn’t suitable for habitation. Since Jun Sect Master has plans to build a city, actually you don’t need this many spirit stones.”
“Very well then.”
Jun Changxiao cupped his hands: “Many thanks to City Master Sun!”
After leaving, Sun Shizheng shook his head: “The Yellow Sand Land has year-round sandstorms. For Jun Sect Master to build a city there as a transfer point—isn’t that burning money?”
…
A few days later.
Li Qingyang brought various tools and rushed to the Yellow Sand Land. Braving the harsh environment, he measured and surveyed, quickly listing out dozens of plans.
“Build freely.” Jun Changxiao said.
“Yes!”
Thus, large quantities of building materials were transported to the Yellow Sand Land.
Because they were building a military fortress, the material selections were all based on sturdiness.
Li Qingyang was responsible for construction, Peggy was responsible for land reclamation. Jun Changxiao didn’t stay idle either, ordering the Formation Hall to set up Super Transport Formations to ensure connection between the city and Eternal Ages Sect and achieve the fastest transmission time.
“This is a grand project!”
Elder Zhen brought Shangguan Xinyao and members and began busying themselves.
Because their abilities were limited and the Super Transport Formation’s transmission wasn’t very far, they could only set up one at regular intervals, extending all the way to the North Desert Region.
“Hall Master Fan.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Various weapons must also have souls infused into them as quickly as possible.”
“Mm.”
After Fan Yezi finished infusing souls into exclusive weapons for Li Qingyang and others, he spent every day infusing souls into other weapons. Although he was kept incredibly busy, he also lived extraordinarily fulfilled days.
The originally peaceful Eternal Ages Sect, following Jun Changxiao’s successive arrangements, suddenly became serious, even with a rhythm of great battle approaching.
…
Time flew by like an arrow, swift as a white colt passing a gap.
One month later, a city seemed to appear out of thin air in the Yellow Sand Land of the North Desert Region. From a distance, it looked like a male lion crouching in the vast yellow sands.
On the four great city gates of east, west, south, and north, the three characters “Eternal Ages City” were carved.
“Sect Master.”
On the city tower, Li Qingyang introduced: “Because this city is used for defense, there are fewer residential areas and more military camps. Accommodating one million soldiers is no problem.”
“Very good, very good.”
Jun Changxiao nodded with satisfaction.
Although the sect had gained a more professional professional manager, his favorite was still his second disciple. Because when he entrusted matters to him, they were always completed perfectly, never letting him down.
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