Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World-Chapter 1259 - 559: Marketplace Craze, Heaven and Earth Bank

Chapter 1259: Chapter 559: Marketplace Craze, Heaven and Earth Bank

A strange rumor has spread in No Struggle City—no one can leave the Nine Mountains Department Store empty-handed!

No Struggle City is one of the most bustling metropolises in the Northern Continent. Although it doesn’t have a myriad of cultivators, it’s teeming with hidden talents and wealthy individuals.

The items in Nine Mountains Department Store tend to be pricier than those from other stores in the city, but in the Cultivation World, quality Magic Artifacts, Pills, and Spirit Talismans are always in demand and can fetch a steep price.

Especially the quality of Magic Artifacts in Nine Mountains Department Store is visibly superior to those in other shops.

Throughout history, Haori Mountain has been the sect most proficient in Artifact Refining in the Xuanwei Realm, but now Haori Mountain no longer exists—or rather, it has been absorbed by the Jiushan Sect, and the orthodoxy now lies with Jiushan Sect.

The Artifact Refining Method of Jiushan Sect has been innovated, raising it several notches above Haori Mountain.

The Artifact Refiners of the Northern Continent can’t even compare to Haori Mountain. When faced with the products in Nine Mountains Department Store, they are left with only two words—despair!

"Is it really that mysterious?"

Lady Qian Ji listened to a report by a Divinity Transformation cultivator beside her and was somewhat intrigued, smiling as she asked.

"I speak nothing but the truth. If it weren’t for the high pricing at Nine Mountains Department Store, other stores in the city would have closed down by now. As it stands, many stores are already struggling to keep up."

"..."

Lady Qian Ji pursed her lips, curiosity and doubt coexisting within her mind, and headed toward the southeast of No Struggle City with keen interest.

She was quite curious about this Nine Mountains Department Store; after all, the City Lord favored Thunder Sound, which made Jiushan Sect the enemy—technically speaking, it’s just that Leiyin Temple can’t protect No Struggle City now, and they’re afraid of truly provoking Jiushan Sect, hence the forced courtesy.

Nevertheless, the City Lord is very concerned about Jiushan Sect.

This Nine Mountains Department Store has caused such a commotion, and the City Lord, due to being "away," couldn’t show up, so naturally, she had to come and see.

Before she even saw Nine Mountains Department Store, she noticed a long line snaking from the street corner.

A female cultivator with the Jiushan Sect insignia on her hem stood nearby, shouting to the crowd, "There are no more slots today! Please come to get a number tomorrow!"

"This is..."

A speculation formed in Lady Qian Ji’s mind, though she was a bit incredulous.

In all her years, when had she ever seen such a scenario?

Perhaps the subordinate was also curious, as he smartly went up to inquire a few things and returned with a face full of admiration:

"Unexpectedly, I underestimated this Nine Mountains Department Store."

"What do you mean? What are they queuing for?"

"Just to get into Nine Mountains Department Store." The person explained, "Although Nine Mountains Department Store is big, the places for trial use are limited, and manpower for reception is even more scarce. Jiushan Sect says, to provide a better experience, only a limited number of cultivators are allowed entry each day, which makes people even more eager to enter."

Lady Qian Ji nodded slowly, gaining interest, and instructed, "Go ask that female cultivator if we can go in first."

The subordinate then went up to the female cultivator maintaining order, spoke a few words, and returned with a somewhat embarrassed expression.

Lady Qian Ji understood immediately.

"I’m not allowed to enter?"

"It’s not that you can’t, it’s just that, she said, there truly aren’t any slots left today."

Lady Qian Ji chuckled upon hearing this, thinking about how for so many years, no one within No Struggle City had dared refuse her.

"Did you tell her who I am?"

"She knows you; she’s from No Struggle City." The subordinate’s expression was even more peculiar. "But she says the rules of Nine Mountains Department Store are such that whoever comes must follow the proper order..."

"..."

Lady Qian Ji had to admit she was a bit angry, but considering Jiushan Sect behind Nine Mountains Department Store, she restrained herself—even the City Lord couldn’t afford to offend them easily. No wonder all these cultivators, regardless of their cultivation level, queued obediently. If another store had the same high-handedness, they’d have been upturned long ago.

...

Lady Qian Ji eventually entered Nine Mountains Department Store.

Despite the strict background of Nine Mountains Department Store, those cultivators waiting outside still wouldn’t refuse her.

It seems Nine Mountains Department Store isn’t enforcing things too rigidly.

Lady Qian Ji understood, as even if a low-level cultivator was given a choice, they’d use the opportunity to curry favor with a high-level cultivator.

Inside Nine Mountains Department Store, of course, everyone dared not misbehave, but once outside, the Northern Continent still respects cultivation above all in the Cultivation World.

If Nine Mountains Department Store strictly forbade number swapping, many low-level cultivators might bear grudges, inadvertently causing harm.

When Han Qi saw her enter, he quickly approached with a smile, saying, "An esteemed guest arrives; our Nine Mountains Department Store is truly graced with brilliance!"

Lady Qian Ji inwardly noted how quickly he changed his expression. Once so domineering before Guanlan Palace, now he greeted her with a smile here at Nine Mountains Department Store, truly adept at adapting.

"To think you, the esteemed envoy, have such capability! A grand business indeed, I’ve heard of you even within Guanlan Palace."

Han Qi wore a bitter expression, seemingly somewhat despondent, "As a Jiushan Sect envoy, I haven’t even seen the Three Immortals, nor do I have face to return. I can only stay here temporarily, seeking some occupation." 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

At this point, Han Qi’s eyes brightened, looking at Lady Qian Ji, "Has Gu Hong Taoist returned?"

Lady Qian Ji dared not discuss further, merely saying that Gu Hong Taoist was still elusive as ever, and she was only here to witness the commotion.

Han Qi didn’t inquire further, only summoned a reception female cultivator to attend to Lady Qian Ji, apologizing that he was indeed too busy to accompany her long.

Seeing him depart, Lady Qian Ji finally relaxed, sensing an intuition—this Han Envoy’s cultivation wasn’t high, yet when he looked at her, there was no trace of fear, and his actions carried an inexplicable confidence, making him difficult to deal with.