Crossing the Cultivation Realm: Two Souls Coexist

Gu Yang stood on the bustling street, holding a borrowed scale in his hand, with his carefully made cakes placed in front of him.

The sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds and shone onto his stall, giving the colorful cakes a golden glow.

However, after a whole morning, there were very few customers stopping by. Only a few ordinary people occasionally stopped and bought a small portion to take home for their children to try.

Gu Yang couldn't help feeling a little anxious, but he didn't give up.

He knows that every business has its ups and downs, and the key is how to adapt and change.

Hu Qing whispered in his body, "Brother Gu, don't worry. The cakes will eventually sell. We may need to be more proactive. Take a break at noon, eat some food and drink some water. I'll keep an eye on the gift room."

Gu Yang nodded, packed up his things and sat down next to the stall to eat steamed buns.

Because Hu Qing is a soul, he does not need to eat and can survive by absorbing spiritual energy.

The afternoon sun was still bright, and Gu Yang began a new round of selling with new determination and adjusted strategy.

His voice was louder, his enthusiasm was infectious, and he knew that enthusiasm was one of the most important factors in attracting customers.

"Don't miss it if you pass by. The fresh and delicious cake is sweet but not greasy, and it leaves a lasting aftertaste!"

While selling his cakes, Gu Yang showed them to passers-by. The tempting color and aroma attracted many people's attention.

Hu Qing also silently supported Gu Yang inside his body, reminding him to pay attention to customers' reactions and to communicate and make recommendations at the right time.

"Brother Gu, pay attention to the customer's expressions and needs, and provide some personalized suggestions at the right time. For example, recommend some soft and sticky flavors for the elderly, and some brightly colored styles for children."

Following Hu Qing's advice, Gu Yang began to observe each customer more carefully and interact with them.

He found that when customers showed interest in chegao, the suggestions he provided could often close the deal.

As time went by, more and more people began to gather in front of Gu Yang's stall.

Children were attracted by the colorful chegao and held their parents' hands and were reluctant to leave; young people were attracted by Guyang's enthusiasm and the aroma of the chegao and stopped to buy; even some elderly people stopped because of Guyang's sincerity and the ingredients of the chegao.

By the evening, half of Guyang's cakes had been sold.

He felt very gratified, not only because of the increase in income, but also because his hard work was rewarded and because he was able to bring happiness and satisfaction to others.

As night falls and the lights come on, Guyang's stall appears even more cozy under the illumination of the night pearls on the roadside.

After a busy day, Gu Yang sat in a quiet corner and began to count his income for the day.

Although they were just some small copper coins, they added up to almost a gold coin. The purse felt heavy in his hand, which made him feel surprised and relieved.

This is not only a recognition of his hard work for the day, but also a reward for his efforts.

"Aqing, we actually made our money back so quickly. We can rent a place to live and don't have to sleep outdoors anymore." Gu Yang said with a hint of relief and joy in his tone.

Hu Qing was also happy: "Brother Gu, this is what you deserve. You've worked so hard. Now, we can find a place to settle down and prepare for the next two days."

Gu Yang stood up and took Hu Qing to the rental market in the city.

He found a reasonably priced residence near the county government office, paid the rent with copper coins, and rented the house for two days.

With a stable home, he felt relieved.

Afterwards, Gu Yang went to the restaurant and bought some fresh food.

He knew that after a hard day's work, he needed to replenish his energy.

He selected some braised meats and asked the waiter to pack them up for him, so that he could take them home and enjoy a sumptuous dinner.

Returning to the rented house, Gu Yang used his spiritual power to activate the night pearl in the room, and the whole house instantly became bright.

As he ate the food he had packed, he felt the long-lost warmth of home.

He knew that although his life was still full of challenges, at least he had a place to rely on temporarily and the strength to keep moving forward.

At this moment, Hu Qing's soul also flew out of Gu Yang's body and accompanied him quietly. The two shared a simple and satisfying happiness at this moment.

After dinner, Gu Yang sat quietly in front of the window, looking at the stars in the night sky, and the two began today's practice.

Gu Yang felt the flow of his internal energy and the concentration of his spirit. He could clearly feel that his strength had improved significantly.

This was due to the joint efforts of him and Hu Qing's soul, as well as the mysterious power of that half petal.

He found that he no longer needed to absorb the morning light. He only needed to absorb the spiritual energy to achieve the effect dozens of times that of his previous practice.

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone into the house through the window, Gu Yang woke up from meditation, feeling refreshed and full of energy.

After a quick wash, Gu Yang tidied his clothes, making sure everything was appropriate, then took Hu Qing and the remaining cakes from yesterday to his stall.

His steps were firm, his heart full of anticipation for the new day.

After arriving at the stall, Gu Yang quickly arranged the cakes neatly, adjusted the layout of the stall, and prepared to welcome new customers.

He knew that every day was a new beginning and he needed to greet it in his best condition.

Hu Qing reminded Gu Yang from within his body, "Brother Gu, today we must maintain the same enthusiasm and focus as yesterday. At the same time, we must also pay attention to customer feedback and continuously optimize our products."

As the number of people increased, Guyang's stall gradually became lively.

He used the experience he learned yesterday to communicate with customers more skillfully and enthusiastically promote his cakes.

Just when Gu Yang thought that today would be the same, a rich young man in gorgeous clothes came to the stall with several followers.

The young man was arrogant, his words were full of disdain, and he even began to provoke intentionally or unintentionally.

"What's so delicious about your cake? It doesn't look that good." The rich young man said as he kicked the stall.

Hu Qing warned Gu Yang from within his body, "Brother Gu, the money-making plan is here. Next, you're going to have to abandon your moral bottom line. Watch me and be flexible."

"Hey, I'm talking to you. How can a deaf person come out to buy things? Do you know who I am? I am the third young master of the Qin family." Qin Fen put his hand on the chopping board and said.

"good chance!"

Hu Qing extended a small soul power from Gu Yang's body and pushed the chopping board, overturning the cake stall and scattering the cakes all over the floor.

"Ah, my cake, sir, you've knocked over my stall and cakes. These are cakes I worked so hard to make, made with precious exotic ingredients!"

Gu Yang began to try to reason with Qin Fen, hoping that he would compensate for the losses.

Qin Fen panicked and shouted, "So what? Do you know who I am? I am the third son of the Qin family."

Gu Yang understood that Qin Fen was still talking about his family background. It seemed that he had often oppressed the people.

"I don't care who you are, you have to compensate me for my losses. I spent a lot of money to make these cakes." Gu Yang pointed at the cakes and said to Qin Fen.

"Compensate me if you want. Do I owe you money for the cakes? But, boy, it will be difficult for you to survive in Haitian City if you take my money!" Qin Fen waved his hand to the followers behind him and signaled.

Qin Fen's followers surrounded the stall. Gu Yang was a little scared because all of these followers were in the early stage of foundation building.

At this time, Hu Qing proposed a plan. He suggested that Gu Yang use the sympathy and sense of justice of the people around him to make it difficult for the rich young man to refuse compensation in public, commonly known as moral kidnapping.

Following Hu Qing's advice, Gu Yang raised his voice and explained to the crowd what had happened, saying that he was just a vendor trying to make a living.

"My fellow villagers, look, I'm just selling some sliced cakes here, but this young man overturned my stall for no reason. All my hard work for the day has been wasted. Now he even wants to have someone beat me up and refuse to compensate me, just because he is the third young master of the Qin family." Gu Yang said to the crowd.

The crowd began to talk, and many people expressed dissatisfaction with Qin Fen's behavior.

Under the pressure of the crowd, Qin Fen and his followers felt embarrassed and pressured, and finally had to agree to compensate Gu Yang for his losses.

"Untouchable, I'll pay you back. How much?"

"These cakes are worth thirty gold coins in total. Do you want to pay them now or let your followers go home to get the money?" Gu Yang picked up the money bag hanging on the chopping board and said to Qin Fen.

"Mr. Duo? Thirty gold coins? Why don't you just go and rob me? I wouldn't even look at your rags, yet you want thirty gold coins?"

Qin Fen was shocked by the price and suddenly understood:

"You are trying to blackmail me, right? You want to make a fortune from me?"

"The raisins on these cakes are from the Western Regions, and the grain on top is precious mountain rice. They are worth exactly 30 gold coins. You are the famous Third Young Master of the Qin Mansion. How could I extort money from you?"

After saying this, Gu Yang glanced at Qin Fen provocatively and pointed at the county government office:

"Sir, you are not going to default on your debt, are you? That's the government office over there, why don't we go there and reason with them?"

When Qin Fen heard the news, the government office was immediately discouraged. He could only signal his followers to hand the money to Gu Yang, and then left angrily.

The people who were watching the excitement left, leaving Gu Yang with a silly smile on his face.

"Brother Gu? Brother Gu? Wake up, your saliva is all over the cake." Hu Qing poked Gu Yang's face with his soul power.

Gu Yang was extremely excited after receiving the 30 gold coins compensated by Qin Fen. This unexpected fortune not only made up for the loss of his stall today, but also far exceeded his expectations.

"A Qing, I have never seen this much money in my life, but is this really okay?" Gu Yang couldn't believe the money in his hand and felt that it was all unreal.

"It would be a shame if I didn't make another profit from him. I'd be pissed off if I got hold of a guy like him. Let's go, pack up and go home. Tomorrow's our last day."

After cleaning up the overturned stall, the two returned to their rented house with a full harvest.