Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 20 Flights
However, not long after they parted, Chen Li was still making dinner.

Lin Gui arrived excitedly, carrying a bottle of pills. As he entered, the entire house was filled with a rich medicinal fragrance.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, this is a freshly made Myriad Wonders Pill. Aren't I generous enough?"

"Then thank you very much... Fellow Daoist Lin." Chen Li politely accepted it, thinking he should find a place to throw this piece of junk away later.

Lin Gui, quite familiar with the place, found a seat and comfortably crossed his legs: "I can tell from your expression that you've never taken this kind of pill before. This is a good thing! A bottle like this could sell for at least three spirit stones in the market I used to live in."

"So expensive?" Chen Li asked in surprise.

How can such low-quality mixed herbs be sold at such a high price?

Is making money really that easy?
"Of course, this stuff is an aphrodisiac. Just one pill and even an old man in his eighties will become vigorous and energetic. Besides that, it has other special uses. Now tell me, is it expensive or not?" Lin Gui winked lewdly.

"Uh, this is... not expensive at all!" Chen Li said hesitantly.

Think about Earth; anything associated with male enhancement can attract a huge following.

If it can produce immediate results, then it's worth a fortune... I guess those who need it will buy it.

"You told me you came from another market town, how did you end up here?" Chen Li changed the subject and asked.

"I accidentally offended someone, sigh, it's a long story. Fortunately, I still have some savings. Seeing that the situation was not good, I decisively paid a high price to join a powerful merchant caravan and came here with them," Lin Gui said with a bitter face, clearly unwilling to talk about it.

"How much did it cost?" Chen Li asked, voicing his most pressing question.

"Three mid-grade spirit stones. This time, all my savings have been used up." Lin Gui slapped his thigh, looking pained.

Given his generous spending habits...

Chen Li refused to believe that all his savings had been lost.

But it's understandable, since one shouldn't flaunt their wealth, especially when it's someone they've just met.

These three mid-grade spirit stones are indeed a bit expensive. I wonder how much more money it will cost if we leave the Longevity Domain. It would be best if we didn't even stay in the three surrounding sects and went far away.

Unfortunately, I don't have the money!

I don't even have half a mid-grade spirit stone on hand.

At this moment, Lin Gui yawned, tears streaming down his face. He felt suddenly drowsy. He took out a porcelain bottle from his pocket, uncorked it, poured out a pill, put it in his mouth, crunched it, and then swallowed it.

He closed his eyes for a while, and soon his already rosy complexion became even more vibrant and luscious, while at the same time, his spirits became excited.

I hope he doesn't suddenly kick the bucket.

Chen Lidu looked on with some concern.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, how about trying one?" Lin Gui opened his eyes and said enthusiastically, as if he had come back to life.

Chen Li quickly refused.

joke.

The Myriad Elixir... well, let's just forget about it.

Using the Ascension Pill? Are you tired of living?!
"Fellow Daoist Chen, I see it's getting late, so I'll stop chatting now. I feel like I can refine another batch of pills tonight." Lin Gui stood up, almost a completely different person from before.

Previously, I was lethargic; now, I'm excited.

"Why don't you stay for a simple meal, fellow Daoist?" Chen Li said politely.

Lin Gui waved his hand dismissively and walked away with a carefree gait.

Chen Li saw him out.

He turned back, closed the door, and looked at the 'Miracle Pill' in his hand. "What use is this to me?"

First, there's no place for them to use their skills.

Secondly, there's no place for them to use their skills.

How could someone as energetic and vigorous as him possibly need such a thing?

After thinking for a moment, Chen put the pill in the cabinet in his bedroom.

After all, it's worth at least three spirit stones.

……

Early the next morning, Chen Li went to the market again.

Seven or eight cultivators, each operating a six-meter-tall 'metal puppet,' were repairing and reinforcing the wall damaged after the last war. Despite their massive, mountain-like bodies, they moved with surprising agility. Carrying a polished boulder weighing about ten tons, they turned around, took a few rumbling steps, and then gently placed the boulder atop the city wall.

The commotion was incredibly loud; the earth itself trembled slightly.

This drew gasps of amazement from Chen Li and the other onlookers.

This kind of technology, with this level of flexibility, is probably something even Earth cannot achieve.

The changes brought about by the entry of the artifact gate into Green River Workshop are enormous.

The biggest change is that magical artifacts have become cheaper. Compared to the era of the Longevity Sect, the price of magical artifacts of the same grade has dropped by more than 20%, and the styles have also become more diverse.

It is said that the market is also planning to open a flying boat route between Green River Market and the Realm of Artifacts.

Although Chen Li doesn't know the price yet, it's probably not something that ordinary low-level cultivators can afford.

From a technical standpoint, the Artifact Sect may seem more powerful than the Longevity Sect, but in this world where great power belongs to oneself, in fact, before the Longevity Sect's Golden Core Ancestor suffered any mishap, the Longevity Sect had always firmly suppressed the Artifact Sect and the other three surrounding sects.

As Chen Li searched for a location to set up a stall, he discovered that as the stolen goods were gradually sold off, the market's popularity was rapidly cooling down and returning to normal.

This made him breathe a sigh of relief.

In fact, this period of time has greatly affected Chen Li's business. Almost no one is buying his talismans anymore. If it weren't for his savings, he would probably be starving.

Just then, a person walked quickly towards us.

Chen Li paused for a moment, then blinked.

Zhou Hong!?
She was disguised and wearing a light green Taoist robe that he had never seen before. She was in a hurry, and if it weren't for the hairpin he had given her that he had forgotten to remove from her hair, revealing her true identity, he probably wouldn't have recognized her even when she was face to face.

He hadn't seen Zhou Hong since the last time he met her.

After all, he usually lives a secluded life, spending most of his time cultivating. He rarely goes out, so unless it's intentional, it's almost impossible to run into him.

He didn't step forward to expose them. Since the other party had disguised themselves, they obviously had a reason not to reveal their identity.

Zhou Hong did not see him, and the two quickly passed each other.

"What are they going to do?" Chen Li wondered to himself as he watched the other person's back.

"Could they be going to sell stolen goods? That's possible. The couple went out together, and even though Gao Bo is dead, they should still have made some gains."

Chen Li stopped thinking about it and quickly found a spot to set up his stall.

I had good luck setting up my stall today. I sold five 'evil-repelling talismans' in the morning. I didn't have lunch and kept the stall open until evening. All nine talismans in stock were sold out smoothly.

(End of this chapter)