Chapter 2239: Chapter 2241: Jiu Tong’s Business Tactics

Elder Zheng Ben stayed at White Pebble Beach for three days before finally leaving.

After all, Feng Jun had already established Domain Care. Even if he wanted to forcefully buy and sell, the onlookers wouldn’t agree.

During these three days, he learned all about Feng Jun’s affairs and even saw the large pit that Immortal Yi Jue had excavated.

He wanted to see what Feng Jun would do next, but Feng Jun’s attitude was clear—it’s not convenient to proceed now.

There was no inconvenience; it was purely that he wasn’t welcome there. Elder Zheng Ben could see that much from the subtle signs.

And so he left, not even having the face to ask Feng Jun for a send-off, even though he had heard about Feng Jun’s Teleportation Divine Ability.

After he left, Elder Cang Jing formally apologized to Feng Jun, stating that it wasn’t her intention, but the remains of the Tunxing Clan were too enticing, and the Xuanshui Sect had no intention of becoming enemies, just wanted to try hard.

Feng Jun expressed understanding, finding it completely normal. Since hearing about the remains of the Tunxing Clan, the three elders had unanimously advised him to give up possession, indicating that this item was indeed a hot potato.

In the next two days, Feng Jun also buried the spleen and kidneys—each in one place. After a day or two, small mounds, seven or eight zhang high, emerged on the ground, clearly indicating some sort of phenomenon.

However, after deducing the situation with his mobile phone, Feng Jun felt there wasn’t much Domain Care to be had, so he couldn’t be bothered to bring people over from Luohua.

Yet, there were others who were interested in catching a bit of care, but since Mountain Master Feng himself didn’t call people over, they could only ask indirectly: Do you need us to protect you?

Feng Jun felt both amused and annoyed, "Guardian, my foot. If you want to catch a chance, just say so, but... there’s not much opportunity this time."

As it turned out, he wasn’t wrong. A mound over twenty meters doesn’t count for much of an opportunity.

However, others didn’t see it that way. Immortal Yi Jue told him that as long as Domain Care was involved, even the smallest opportunity is still an opportunity, at least improving luck, which, at the very least, enhances the probability of advancement.

Feng Jun felt a bit of regret but, thinking about the hassle of transporting the people from Luohua back and forth, he still smiled and shook his head, "When did the dignified Immortal Yi Jue become so petty? Since it’s Domain Care, within ten thousand li, it won’t differ much..."

"The real business is, after the spleen and kidneys are buried, along with the earlier lungs, the entire White Pebble Beach will gradually renew and grow in fortune. Spending more time here will yield everything, but as the owner here, having others watch what I do takes away my dignity."

Unconsciously, a hint of authority crept into his speech. The last time he visited Luohua and wasn’t home, he returned to find himself being watched, which was something he could let go of. But now, he guarded White Pebble Beach, and others still wanted to watch, showing a lack of respect for him as the landlord.

Immortal Yi Jue had only been speaking casually, expressing a bit of emotion, but seeing him this way, she turned to a topic she cared more about, "How do the lungs, spleen, and kidneys work together to achieve renewal?"

"I wouldn’t know," Feng Jun replied with a smile and a shake of his head, "An elder once gave me a few hints. I know what it is, not why it is, but you know the three locations and can try to deduce it yourself."

Immortal Yi Jue’s eyes lit up for a moment, then she shook her head slightly, "I can’t do it alone, unless you are willing to help me... Together?"

"No," Feng Jun shook his head and replied solemnly, "I’m too busy now. Even if I understand these mysteries, they can’t be utilized in the short term. I won’t consider it for a while."

Petty! Immortal Yi Jue’s lips twitched slightly, "Then... what do you plan to do with the liver?"

"The liver..." Feng Jun pondered briefly, then answered decisively, "I don’t plan to use it in Kunhao."

Immortal Yi Jue’s eyes turned as if she was pondering something, "Then do you have plans for the remaining spleen and kidneys?"

"Yes," Feng Jun nodded, glancing at her with a slight apologetic tone, "Being able to give the body to the three of you is already taking good care of everyone. As for these organs, I won’t share them with you."

Immortal Yi Jue shook her head and sighed silently.

Two days later, Master Jing Quan came looking for Feng Jun, saying he had nearly mastered encapsulating Qi into a protective shield and tested it below the Golden Core’s power. He wanted to try its Nascent Soul Level power with Tianqin, "If it works, I will definitely recommend it to my sect."

Feng Jun was a bit tired of this kind of riding on others’ coattails, but it was a small favor, and refusing seemed bad. So he found Elder Cang Jing again, "I need to send Jing Quan; do you want to go back? If not, I won’t make a special trip next time."

"That’s perfect for going to the Ice Plate," Elder Cang Jing responded briskly, "I want to check on Jiu Tong’s stone gambling preparations."

Immortal Yi Jue, upon hearing this, also expressed a desire to visit the stone gambling venue; however, Cang Jing teased her as being "worried about someone."

Feng Jun, accompanied by three True Immortals, left once more, and that night, faint True Immortal auras flickered at White Pebble Beach.

Coincidentally, True Immortal Chao Cheng of the Taixu Sect was also monitoring those two mounds, seven to eight zhang tall, keenly detecting strange auras targeting the mounds—these were subtle hills hiding the lungs and slightly more reserved hills covering the spleen and kidneys.

Thus, he quietly informed True Immortals Jiu Wei and Hua Sheng, arranging for the three of them to jointly confront the intruders.

Before the three could make a move, the opposing party had already perceived their intent, marking their swift retreat as a bolt of lightning flashed across the night sky. "Ha ha, you sect dogs, dreaming of ambushing your grandpa? Forget about it!"

"Lightning Jutsu?" True Immortal Hua Sheng frowned, "The background of this person...is extraordinary."

By now, Feng Jun and company had arrived at the Ice Plate. After bringing everyone here, Jing Quan felt it inappropriate to have him escort her to the six major regions, and thus she decisively took her leave, while Cang Jing went to inspect the preparations of the stone gambling market.

Elder Cang Jing has set up the market here, which is somewhat peculiar. This place is vast and sparsely populated. Although Xuanshui Sect has a branch here, this area is essentially within the Taixu Sect’s sphere of influence. Furthermore, the branch is situated amidst icy landscapes, genuinely remote and desolate.

Nevertheless, Cang Jing handpicked this location personally, with Jiu Tong merely executing the setup. Despite stone gambling being a business activity, it ultimately involves gambling—a concept abhorred by powers like Tianqin which have genuine legacies.

Only those from the lowest social strata would cling to casinos. As seen with Liu Yiyi, even the Liu family, creators of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, severely prohibit disciples from gambling: the first offense results in a broken leg, a second offense warrants death, with absolutely no chance for a third breach.

However, concurrently, Kongming Mountain of the Loose Cultivator Alliance houses casinos, more than one, akin to Haojing of the Earth Realm—it’s a place for earning money from outsiders.

Cang Jing, being an Elder of Xuanshui Sect, is very conscious of her personal image. With her disciple Jiu Tong managing the market, she would never leave any grounds for accusation, preventing any talk of Elder Cang Jing running a casino.

Although she’s certain that stone gambling doesn’t qualify as pure betting, why set it within the Xuanshui Sect’s domain? Placing it well outside their territory, so sect disciples aren’t tempted to gamble stones makes better sense.

Now, Jiu Tong has arrived and chosen a valley at the edge of the branch, where there’s a small town of two to three thousand people. Located in Xuanshui Sect territory yet unmanaged by them, it operates like a Fang Market with its Elders Council.

In fact, it is the region’s largest market and supply point within several thousand li. Wandering hunters, clan trial disciples, and downtrodden Loose Cultivators can all find what they need here. Even Xuanshui Sect disciples in urgent need of supplies would come here for purchases.

The town’s Elders Council has the backing of various major forces...or rather, shadows of shadows of power; they know this is Xuanshui Sect territory, yet the sect couldn’t be bothered with governance, letting things self-regulate.

However, if anyone dares to provoke Xuanshui disciples or commit heinous acts here, the sect wouldn’t hesitate to unleash deadly retribution—such circumstances have only occurred twice in the past century. Short-lived individuals may be unaware, but what major power doesn’t understand this?

Jiu Tong established two stone houses at the valley entrance and placed two fellow disciples as guards: one at the High-Rank Out Dust Stage, the other at the Second Layer Golden Core. The huts are filled with stones of all sizes collected from the Void.

All these stones belong to the "unattractive" category, ranging in price from ten to one hundred and fifty middle-grade spirit stones.

However...the concept of a single middle-grade spirit stone for a lottery draw?

It turns out, the Void Stones here aren’t directly sold; Jiu Tong set up a threshold for purchase. To gamble stones, one must first qualify, and this qualification is gained through a lottery.

After understanding the reasoning, Feng Jun couldn’t help but chuckle, "Of all things to learn, you learned the lottery from me? The issue is it’s a hundred draws for one chance, with no other supplementary prizes... That’s some serious injustice."

Master Jiu Tong couldn’t help rolling her eyes—she knows Feng Jun isn’t to be trifled with, but she also knows he won’t fuss over trivialities, and her cultivation level exceeds his, "Spending one hundred middle-grade spirit stones for a chance to purchase a Void Stone—does that seem steep to you?"

"Certainly not," retorted Jiu Tong in agreement, "Below the Nascent Soul, most people will likely never see a Void Stone in their lifetime, let alone buy it... Just because I’m conducting this business at the branch, I need to consider the reputation, otherwise, they’d only get to feel the aura of a Void Stone for their hundred middle-grade spirit stones!"

Feng Jun remained silent, realizing he had underestimated the inherent rarity of Void Stones.

"Indeed, that’s how it is," Immortal Yi Jue nodded in agreement, "We are reluctant to pick up stones in the Void ourselves, but if we can manage to bring them out, there’s no concern about finding a market... Of course, being Nascent Soul Elders, we need to maintain certain decorum."

"I need to send people over to learn about this," Feng Jun conceded, nodding.

No shame in learning something new. "Daoist friend Jiu Tong, please gather more feedback, and we can purchase relevant information... Oh right, any better quality Void Stones here? Seems like these are all odd bits and pieces."