After Qi Ping entered the Cyan Stone Marketplace this time, the inside welcomed a massive transformation.

When Qi Ping appeared in the Cyan Stone Marketplace with the appearance of a middle-aged uncle, it was chillingly cold.

Qi Ping originally anticipated that it would be much quieter here, but he didn't expect it to be this desolate!

Most of the shops were closed, with only a few still open.

The hawking street vendors were all gone too.

Even the patrol guards, who regularly appeared on the streets, were nowhere to be seen this time.

"How did it become this desolate?"

Such a scene made Qi Ping feel a little creepy inside. If it weren't for the lack of danger signals from his Natural Perception, he would've run away long ago.

"Could all the shops possibly close down completely in a while?"

"No, I need to establish reliable channels for selling and purchasing goods, or else where would I buy and sell items?"

Qi Ping never thought things would develop to the point where there were no places for trade, and he estimated the situation was truly becoming increasingly severe.

"I hope this time I can finalize a stable cooperation method with Boss Gao and Meng Yan..."

He lacked too many items, immortal daoist techniques, Foundation Establishment techniques, high-level spiritual medicine—all needed to be obtained through a good channel.

And currently, the most likely way for Qi Ping to establish personal connections was through Meng Yan; if it were anyone else, Qi Ping would find it hard to give enough trust.

The thought of leaving Bluestone had also popped up in Qi Ping's mind, but he quickly dismissed it.

He guessed that the Qingtian Realm and the recently turbulent Celestial Fire Realm wouldn't be too peaceful; the inherent risks in those places were unknown, not to mention the dangers of cross-realm travel.

Besides the risks, he would lose all personal connections, and taking Old Man Zhou along would be inconvenient.

So, under these circumstances, the best option was to forge collaborations with someone trustworthy and well-connected within the Cyan Origin Sect, solving many issues, even potentially acquiring truly powerful immortal daoist techniques and high-level resources more than in the Cyan Stone Marketplace itself.

Additionally, Qi Ping considered taking this opportunity in the Cloud Mist Mountain Range to acquire more land and accelerate his development, which would be an advantage hard to find elsewhere.

"As long as I can secure trading channels, everything will be fine!"

...

Walking to Boss Gao's Zhiyuan Chamber of Commerce, Qi Ping noticed the door was half-open, and he felt an instant jolt in his heart.

Thankfully, after quietly sending a bee inside, he discovered Boss Gao was just sleeping there, prompting a slight sigh of relief.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Knock, knock, knock..."

After Qi Ping knocked on the door for a while, Boss Gao opened it with sleepy eyes.

Upon seeing Qi Ping's unfamiliar face, he showed a trace of confusion.

Only when Qi Ping softly uttered the five words "Disguise and Bone Shrinking Technique" did he suddenly realize and hurriedly invited Qi Ping inside.

"Brother Qi, it's you! I was wondering who it was!" Boss Gao said while making tea for Qi Ping.

"For safety, you know. By the way, what happened these past two months? Why has the outside become like this?"

"Sigh... don't mention it. Two months ago, a large batch of demonic insects suddenly appeared, killing many people! Then, I heard Cyan Origin Sect disciples, Celestial Fire Pavilion, Tribulation Cultivators...several forces fought over something again, and more people died...business can't be conducted at all now!"

"That serious? I was planning to do some business with you!"

"Now it depends on what it is; ordinary things are hard to sell, and many things aren't easily available anymore!"

"How about this one? How many spirit stones can it be sold for now?"

As Qi Ping spoke, he took out a batch of Ling Mi honey from his storage bag and handed it to Boss Gao.

Boss Gao took the Ling Mi honey, first sniffed it, then wrapped a portion of it with spiritual power and ingested it, closing his eyes to fully feel its effects.

Moments later, Boss Gao abruptly opened his shiny eyes.

"Good stuff, Brother Qi! The spiritual qi is pure, with effects of nurturing spiritual qi and slightly increasing physical strength. Among the low-level Tier One spiritual objects, it's considered top-notch. This batch could probably sell for eight or nine spirit stones..."

"That high?"

Hearing this price, Qi Ping was momentarily stunned; he thought it could fetch at most six or seven spirit stones per batch!

"Hehe, Brother Qi, it's a special period now. Such spiritual objects that can enhance cultivation are highly sought after, so it's normal for the price to be one or two tenths higher than before. It would be hard to sell things like young spirit beasts because buying them would consume resources without much utility..."

After hearing Boss Gao's explanation, Qi Ping immediately understood.

It's a good thing! The price of Ling Mi honey went up, and the price of young spirit beasts went down, it couldn't be more suitable for him!

"Is this easier to sell now?"

"Brother Qi, let me put it this way, this item is suitable for both initial and mid-stage Qi Refining, basically, however much you sell, it will be sold! I could easily sell out tens of thousands of spirit stones worth!"

Hearing this, Qi Ping was immediately relieved; this way, the market for Ling Mi honey would not be a problem!

The next step was to secure channels for purchasing resources.

"That's great!"

Saying this, Qi Ping took out the Ling Mi honey from his storage bag, placing it in front of Boss Gao.

Seeing so much Ling Mi honey, Boss Gao's expression froze for a moment, knowing it was another lucrative deal!

But Qi Ping's next words surprised him even more.

"I will have three thousand spirit stones' worth of this every month after this, can Boss Gao handle this?"

Every month, three thousand spirit stones!

Good heavens!

This is a real moneymaking opportunity!

So he quickly said:

"Rest assured! I can definitely handle this amount! How about I offer eight hundred spirit stones for this batch, Brother Qi?"

"No problem!"

...

Soon, Qi Ping and Boss Gao agreed on the details of future transactions regarding Ling Mi honey.

Including what Qi Ping should do if Boss Gao is not around in the future, and where he should go to find him, etc...

And judging by the smile on Boss Gao's face, Qi Ping knew he would also make a fair profit from this.

However, Qi Ping was not displeased by this; the price of Ling Mi honey had already exceeded his expectations, and Boss Gao having the channels to sell these items was indeed his capability.

It was the result of a lifetime of establishing connections, something Qi Ping could not replicate, as selling at an appropriate price was one thing, and the risks involved were an even bigger concern for him.

Moreover, Qi Ping firmly believed that only by achieving a win-win situation could business be conducted more stably. He wasn't concerned about small profits; his focus was on sustainability and stability.

However, when Qi Ping expressed his desire to purchase spirit beasts, high-level magic, and spiritual medicine, Boss Gao shook his head.

"Brother Qi, I'm truly powerless when it comes to this. Given the current situation in Qingshi County, I can't find many channels for these items either...but..."

Boss Gao's tone changed before he continued:

"But Brother Qi could try reaching out to Meng Yan; he has extensive connections within the Cyan Origin Sect, and finding such items for you shouldn't be a problem. The Cyan Origin Sect also has its own trading market..."

"He even inquired about you recently because of the Li Fire Crow incident; with the Li Fire Crow involved, Lord Meng Yan would likely agree to assist you, but offering some spirit stones proactively wouldn't hurt, as the essence of long-term relationships is mutual benefit..." Boss Gao explained straightforwardly.

As he spoke, Boss Gao took out a "Pill Notes" and a "Comprehensive Guide to the Properties of Spiritual Herbs" from his storage ring and handed them to Qi Ping.

"These are something I've copied while doing business; consider it a small favor in celebration of our new cooperation, Brother Qi!"

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