Simultaneous Transmigration: Inheriting the Legacy of Myriad Worlds

Chapter 44 The Holy City's Unique Features You Must Try

The Northern Region is the world of Origin, and many businesses revolve around Origin. Among them, the most prevalent is stone cutting at stone workshops.

The major holy lands and aristocratic families would bring some source stones that could not be seen through by conventional means to their stone workshops for sale, and cultivators would spend source stones to buy and cut them open.

Some source stones may contain rare treasures, even immortal gold and divine medicine, which can make cultivators rich overnight.

Some Originium... contain nothing, so the Originium spent is completely wasted.

It can be described as a knife that leads to heaven or hell.

Throughout history, very few people have managed to cut out divine treasures; the vast majority of people have gained nothing, even if it means buying a house on a rooftop.

But countless people still enjoy the stone archway.

What if it's my turn to become rich overnight?

However, cutting stones is not entirely a matter of luck. Some people have mastered special methods that allow them to observe and identify stones, which can increase the probability of a successful cut to some extent.

This method is called the Source Technique.

The four great families of Origin Arts, as well as the lineage of the Origin King, are the best in this field and are highly sought after.

The Four Symbols Stone Archway is very large, with pavilions, towers, artificial mountains and lakes, and is elegant and refined.

The stone archway is divided into courtyards, with various sizes and shapes of source stones placed throughout.
Qin Sheng strolled through the first courtyard, carefully observing the source stones and making judgments based on his knowledge of source techniques.

"It may appear to be full of inspiration and seem to contain great potential, but it is merely an empty shell, and there is probably nothing inside."

"This Originium is exceptionally beautiful and extraordinary. Hmm? Its structure is not harmonious. In this situation... Damn, the Four Symbols Sacred Land is really despicable. They reassembled the Originium that had already been cut and put it back on the market for sale, and even added special effects."

Qin Sheng drew conclusions in his mind about these source stones: some he could see through, and some he couldn't.

After watching for a while, he felt a surge of emotion.

"That's really ruthless. Ninety-nine out of a hundred source stones are empty. The last one may have something inside, but if you cut it, you probably won't even break even."

Qin Sheng beckoned to a waiter and asked, "How much are the source stones here?"

"A thousand catties of source stone, priced at one catty of source stone," the waiter replied.
"For this level of source stones, all stone workshops in the Holy City are basically priced like this. Please rest assured, Four Symbols Stone Workshop is absolutely trustworthy."

Qin Sheng nodded, dismissed the servant, and continued to ponder the source stone.

About fifteen minutes later, Qin Sheng made his move, spending five jin of source material to buy five source stones, and asked the stonemason to cut them open.

This attracted some people to come and watch.

"It's empty, there's nothing there."

"This area is empty too."

"Still no. Young people are too impulsive. They've suffered a huge loss this time."

Qin Sheng's expression remained calm.

"The fourth shipment also failed. It seems that the Holy City will have another disappointed person today."

Until the very last piece, when it was cut open, light shone through, revealing a large piece of the source, causing a stir.

"bingo!"

"Hiss, this source material probably weighs around fifteen pounds. Not only did we not lose money, we actually made a huge profit!"

I spent five jin of raw materials and got fifteen jin back in a short time. It was definitely a profit.

Qin Sheng smiled and nodded slightly.

Of these five source stones, Qin Sheng was absolutely certain about two of them: one was empty, and the other contained the source stone.

The other three stones were viewed for the first time, and due to a lack of experience, I dared not make any hasty conclusions.

He simply bought them all to see if his judgment was right, knowing he wouldn't lose money.

"There is indeed a big difference between simply understanding the scriptures and actually putting them into practice." Qin Sheng had gained a lot.

"Young man, you're really lucky! Want to keep cutting stones?" someone asked.

One out of five is pure luck; it's definitely a matter of chance.

"I'll take a look."

Qin Sheng then made several moves, spending all the ten catties of source stones he had earned, but then he didn't get anything else.

This has left many people feeling regretful, but this is actually the norm for Shifang.

Qin Sheng remained calm. His previous selection of stones was more for verifying theories than for earning resources, so he deliberately chose some vague source stones.

It's just a few kilograms of raw materials; he can afford to do it, and he hasn't lost any money.

At this time, Zhou Siyang and his group also returned to this place from the Ji family stone archway.

"Junior brother has already bought Originium?"

Qin Sheng glanced at him and said, "I just bought a few pieces."

A passerby explained Qin Sheng's battle record to them, which made Zhou Siyang and the others laugh.

I thought he was some kind of expert, but he's just a nobody.

“Source Stones, not just anyone can handle this,” Bai Heming, the candidate holy son of the Purple Mansion Holy Land, chuckled.

"Indeed." Qin Sheng nodded in deep agreement.

"Fellow Daoist, you definitely won't understand."

Bai Heming's smile froze for a moment, then he regained his composure and said:
"Brother Nangong is an unparalleled genius from a family of Origin Arts."

"You still don't understand the problem." "We just made quite a haul at the Ji Family Stone Workshop!"

"You still don't understand."

Bai Heming was getting a little frustrated. He asked, "Do you know Source Techniques?"

Qin Sheng nodded, "I wouldn't dare say I'm an expert, but I know a little bit about it."

"Ha, bought fifteen source stones and lost one. You call that a little knowledge? Aren't you afraid of making a fool of yourself?" Bai Heming said.

"How about we have a competition? We each select a few source stones and see whose cuts yield something of higher value?"

"Why should I inexplicably compare myself to you?" Qin Sheng retorted.

Zhou Siyang chuckled and tried to smooth things over, saying, "Just having some fun."

"Since Senior Brother Zhou has spoken, it's not impossible. I'll give him face," Qin Sheng said.
"I've heard that the Purple Mansion Sacred Land is rich in innate purple energy. A complete wisp of innate purple energy can aid in enlightenment. Also, Senior Brother Zhou must have some Azure Yang Treasure Pills. How about we use these two items as a prize?"

The Azure Sun Elixir, a secret medicine unique to the Azure Sun Peak Master, requires a large amount of the Immortal Platform expert's vital energy to refine.

This pill is enough to help a cultivator at the first level of the fourth realm accumulate most of the foundation needed to break through the realm, in addition to enlightenment and insights.

Even within the Yao Guang Holy Land, this is a rare treasure. After all, no one would force a peak master to expend a great deal of their vital energy to refine pills that aid the cultivation of the Four Extremes disciples; it's simply not worth it.

But Zhou Siyang definitely has it, because Qingyang Peak Master is his grandfather.

Upon hearing the prize Qin Sheng was asking for, Bai Heming objected and sent a telepathic message to Zhou Siyang.

“Brother Zhou, we did agree to help you curb this kid’s arrogance, but innate purple energy is too precious. I can only get a little bit every year, and it took me five years to accumulate one.”

"You'd better be sure whether this guy surnamed Qin actually knows Source Technique."

Zhou Siyang replied, "He's only been cultivating for a few years. Even if he knows some Origin Techniques, how could he possibly be more powerful than Nangong Fang?"

"The results speak for themselves, what are you still doubting? Don't worry, the advantage is on my side, let's gamble with him!"

"Okay, I believe you!"

Bai Heming cried out, "I promise you."

Zhou Siyang feigned helplessness, "Since Junior Brother Qin has said so, then I'll participate too."

He sneered inwardly, "I won't compete with you in strength this time, but do you think you can surpass the geniuses of the Origin Arts families in the art of Origin Arts?"
If you, surnamed Qin, really have that ability, I'll devour all the source stones in the Four Symbols Stone Workshop!
I'll take back what I humiliated my grandfather with back then.

Grandpa, just you wait and see!
"Who wants to gamble on stones?"

"So it's a young man from a noble family in the Holy Land. Very good, very good. Young man, you are indeed full of vigor and spirit, quite impressive!"

"Interesting, seeing them reminds me of those days when I and my brothers were just as passionate!"

The bet attracted the attention of people deeper in the courtyard, who came out to join in the fun.

"Come on, place your bets! Who do you think will win?"

"It must be the kid from the Nangong family. Although the people from the Yuanshu family all look down on each other and make you want to stick two scallions in their noses, they are indeed capable."

“I bet on Nangong Fang.”

"Me too!"

"..."

These passersby almost unanimously favored Nangong Fang.

In an era when Source Masters did not appear, Source families were the pinnacle and authority in the field of Source techniques.

Qin Sheng of Yao Guang?
I've heard of him; a peerless genius whose extraordinary talent is so great that even the Four Extreme Heavenly Tribulations cannot defeat him.

But this is Originium, and Xiao Qin is still too inexperienced; he needs to practice more!
Looking at the passersby around him who were even more agitated than he was, Qin Sheng was speechless.

These people are not simple. There are supreme elders from holy lands, clan elders from ancient families, and even half-step great powers from the Dragon Transformation Secret Realm.

That's how it is at the Holy City Stone Archway; the old folks love to hang out here and watch the excitement.

"Seniors, since you're all so interested, why don't you all join in and give it a try?" Qin Sheng said loudly.

"Young man from Yaoguang, we'll only look at this, we won't touch it."

An old man with a long, dragging beard waved his hand, looking melancholy.

"The holy city is a den of iniquity, where cutting stones ruins a life."

Many people come to the stone workshop not to buy source stones, but just to watch others cut them and enjoy the spectacle. This is especially true for older people; they will never participate unless they are truly confident.

It's not because I have good self-control, it's all because I suffered a lot when I was young.

After discussing it with Zhou Siyang, he said:
"Junior brother, you and Brother Bai each choose three source stones. Whoever cuts out items with a higher total value wins, how about it?"

"can."

Nangong Fang spoke up, "Go to the back courtyard. The source stones in the first courtyard aren't very valuable."

Qin Sheng nodded, saying that the source stones here contained at most a few dozen kilograms of source material.

The group ventured deeper into the Four Symbols Stone Workshop and finally stopped at the fourth courtyard, where a pound of source stone could be sold for several pounds of source stone, making it extremely valuable.

The two sides began selecting source stones. Qin Sheng examined the stones, his eyes shining.

I was wondering why I heard magpies chirping when I went out today; it turns out it means I'm going to make a fortune.

It seems the God of Source is still protecting me!

(End of this chapter)