Guixu Immortal Kingdom

Chapter 77 Itinerant Merchant
"Old Ji, you speak, we're listening."

Qi Lin held his pipe, looking like he was listening intently. He had a clear understanding of himself. After entering the Ruins of Return, he sensed Ji Tianhao's drive, his decisiveness in handling matters, and his resolve in facing enemies. He already knew that in chaotic times, to succeed, one needed this kind of character.

If you know you can't be the leader, then find a good leader.

Once Ji Tianhao was chosen, the decision wouldn't be easily changed.

Men, once they find a leader, it's like finding a good cigarette. Once they get used to it, they won't easily switch even if other cigarettes are more expensive or better.

"Yeah, Hao-ge, just say what you want to say. Now everyone is following you, we're a team."

Hu Youni said with a serious expression.

Needless to say, Su Yue simply watched quietly, knowing exactly what to say and do at any given time.

"Alright, then I'll explain."

Ji Tianhao nodded and said, "Since we've decided to leave Shihu Village, Manager Cai and Chief Liang will most likely stay in the village for the time being, or at least most of them will stay there. The camp and the team will probably be hard to maintain. People are looking forward to stability. Although the village isn't absolutely safe, it's safer than wandering outside. In other words, the road ahead will only be for the four of us."

"No doubt about it. Even if it's just the four of us, we're still a team. You decide how to do it. Or, we could set up a homeless camp or a tour group."

Hu Youni immediately became interested. She had watched Hunter x Hunter before and was also very fascinated by the Phantom Troupe.

"Yes, I think it's a good idea."

Qi Lin nodded in agreement.

“A homeless camp might not be suitable, but I think a tour group would be.”

Su Yue also shared her opinion.

“I don’t plan to establish a homeless camp. We don’t have the strength to shoulder the future of so many survivors. We are still weak and don’t plan to run a homeless camp. As for a troupe, I’m not interested in that either. I plan to become a traveling merchant, a free merchant.”

Ji Tianhao took a deep breath, his eyes shining, and directly stated the decision he had been considering for many days.

"Free merchants, itinerant traders?"

Su Yue immediately showed a surprised expression, and at the same time, her eyes lit up.

This is her forte.

"Traveling merchants? Old Ji, what are you thinking? We're just a bunch of little Karami who have just fallen into the Ruins of Return. Can we really make a living as free merchants? Besides, what goods do we have to buy and sell? Don't just get carried away and say we want to be merchants. We can't just sell some food and supplies, can we? Those things are important, but we're not competitive."

Qi Lin immediately questioned.

Being a businessman is easy, but being a successful businessman is not something that can be achieved by acting impulsively.

"Yeah, Brother Hao, why are you thinking of becoming a freelance businessman?"

Hu Youni was also somewhat surprised; wasn't this a bit too unconventional?

"Look at this."

Ji Tianhao smiled calmly, reached out and took out a wooden box, opened it and handed it over.

Inside the box, one could clearly see several grains of celestial essence, each the size of a grain of rice: the essence of earth, the essence of metal, the essence of wood, the essence of death, and the essence of life. Although they were all very small, like grains of rice, they shimmered with a unique light. At first glance, they evoked a special feeling, especially when one saw the essence of life, which instinctively produced a longing—a thirst for life itself.

"What are these things? Why do I feel a strong urge to eat them? I feel like it would do me a good thing."

Qi Lin asked with a curious expression.

"I felt it too, Brother Hao, what are all these things?"

Hu Youni also asked the question.

My eyes never left those exquisite pieces.

"I also feel that these are all good things."

Su Yue's eyes shone as she murmured something.

"This is called the essence of heaven and earth, the essence born from all things in heaven and earth. It contains the essence of earth, the essence of metal, the essence of wood, and the essence of life. It can be used to temper the physical body and is used as a great medicine in cultivation. Any essence, when combined with the essence of life, can produce great effects. The benefits to cultivation are immediate."

"My breakthrough to the Skin Refining Serpent Pattern Realm is largely due to the essence of heaven and earth. Most importantly, the essence of heaven and earth can adapt to the needs of cultivation at any level. It is a secret medicine that can be used with any cultivation method."

"Do you think using it as our main product can support the image of a merchant?"

Ji Tianhao spoke slowly, giving an unwavering affirmation of the effects of the essence of heaven and earth. He was the one who created this thing, so he knew its effects better than anyone else. Most importantly, its benefits to cultivation were exceptionally remarkable.

"Of course it's good! This is a powerful and secret medicine that can help with cultivation. Anyone who says it's bad is blind."

Qi Lin's eyes immediately turned red.

Previously, I had some doubts as I watched Ji Tianhao's cultivation level rise rapidly, but now it seems that the essence of heaven and earth plays a significant role in it. "If it really has such an effect, the essence of heaven and earth will definitely be a top-tier product that sells well across all customer groups. It helps with cultivation and will never lack a market. Just this one thing can support a merchant's livelihood."

Su Yue was equally perceptive about this; anyone who wasn't stupid could understand the benefits it brought.

The most crucial thing for a successful businessman is to have goods on hand, and moreover, the kind of rare and unique items that only the elite possess. The key to success lies in acquiring and holding onto rare and valuable goods. This essence of heaven and earth is clearly one such top-tier rare and valuable commodity. Having it makes one more than capable of becoming a successful businessman.

"Brother Hao, how much of this essence can you provide?"

Hu Youni blinked and asked expectantly.

"Rest assured, this essence was created by me. There's no need to worry about the supply; it can be provided continuously."

Ji Tianhao's decisive reply reassured everyone.

My heart immediately felt at ease.

Qi Lin and Hu Youni exchanged glances, already speculating in their minds how Ji Tianhao managed to create the essence of heaven and earth. They vaguely guessed that the most likely explanation was that he had extracted some kind of top-tier rare treasure from the Creation Orb, which possessed the magical ability to create the essence of heaven and earth.

They had witnessed the Creation Orb before; it was truly a place where anything could be born or appear. There was nothing you couldn't imagine that couldn't be found inside. If a top-tier treasure capable of creating the essence of heaven and earth were to appear, it wouldn't be an unacceptable thing. On the contrary, with a stroke of incredible luck, anything could truly happen.

It is not surprising that treasures capable of creating the essence of heaven and earth have appeared.

No one considered focusing on developing talent.

After all, Ji Tianhao had already demonstrated the talent of creating a natal puppet, which was already among the top-tier talents. The probability of him developing another talent would be extremely astonishing. No one had considered this possibility.

Dual talents do exist, but the problem is that it's hard to understand without seeing it for yourself.

"No wonder, no wonder Brother Hao keeps collecting those mummy remains. Could this be the result of refining from them?"

Looking at the essence, Su Yue recalled Ji Tianhao's constant collection of battlefield debris and immediately connected the dots. Essence couldn't be created out of thin air; it must have been consumed and had a corresponding source. If precious essence could be refined from some useless debris, it would be turning trash into treasure.

As for feeling uncomfortable, not at all.

There is only an instinctive desire and need for the essence.

This is the instinct of life.

"No problem for me. Anyway, the stuff belongs to you, Lao Ji. We're just helping out. You can pay us our wages later."

Qi Lin said with amusement.

"No problem. Becoming a free merchant, traveling around, and working together, of course you should reap the rewards. How about this essence of heaven and earth? Using it as your wages shouldn't be beneath you."

Ji Tianhao said with a smile.

“Great, no problem for me. With the essence of heaven and earth as my cultivation resources, I’m definitely sticking with this powerful backer.”

Hu Youni said with a bright smile.

In the Void, what is most important? Cultivation resources are definitely at the top of the list. Without the corresponding resources, you don't even have the foundation for cultivation, let alone grow stronger or even have your life undergo transformation and evolution.

Ji Tianhao can provide a continuous stream of essence, which is the best resource. It would be foolish not to rely on him.

"Alright, then it's officially confirmed. Our team will operate under the guise of itinerant merchants, primarily focusing on trading. Of course, when we encounter enemies, we can switch from merchants to attackers. Itinerant trading is the means, becoming stronger is the goal. Let's all work together to climb to the top and appreciate the scenery from the higher reaches of Guixu."

Ji Tianhao set the final tone with his words.

brush! !

Just as the decision was made, Baxia Dragon Lord suddenly slammed his hand on the ground.

Instantly, the surrounding yellow sand was seen being manipulated by an invisible force at a visible speed, rapidly converging towards Baxia's back and surging forward.

To Qi Lin and the others' astonishment, as the large amount of yellow sand reached the tortoise shell, it naturally gathered together, as if in a dream. The sand tightly bound together, forming a flat floor and thick, sturdy sand walls. In the blink of an eye, a sand house entirely cast and built from yellow sand appeared on the six-meter-wide tortoise shell.

Countless grains of sand, perfectly combined.

All the grains of sand were strangely fused together without any gaps. This was no longer just grains of sand, but a unique, perfectly integrated structure.

Ji Tianhao and the others were all outside, standing at the very edge. They witnessed firsthand how a sand house was created from nothing, appearing out of thin air.

Hu Youni and Su Yue instinctively opened their mouths wide, revealing expressions of shock.

This is much more shocking than simply seeing a house.

It was completed in less than a minute.

(End of this chapter)