Chapter 15 Crowdfunding for Immortal Cultivation

Ji An waited quietly for Lao Huang's reply. He wasn't sure if Lao Huang would be generous, but he was at least 60-70% sure.

Having had many opportunities to interact with people in my previous life, I felt I had a certain understanding of human nature, and most people were willing to help someone with a bright future.

Now that his image as a magical genius has been established, that's why he's said to have a 60-70% chance of success.

However, because the two spent too little time together, they didn't have the opportunity to leave an impression of gratitude, which might make the other party a little hesitant.

That being said, whether or not to lend money is up to the other party; whether or not they ask is their business.

Old Huang wasn't his primary target. He wanted to approach his three creditors, Zhao Mengyao, Zhang Yuanshan, and Chu He, subtly suggesting that if they lent him more crystals, he would receive abundant blessings in the future.

Not only these few people, but all the cultivators who entered the sect from Qingsong Daoyuan were his 'potential clients'.

If he couldn't borrow enough spirit stones from Zhao Mengyao and the other two, he was prepared to swallow his pride and run around to everyone he knew.

If you can't produce a spirit stone, how about we offer a discount and lend you fifty spirit crystals?

If you still won't lend it, ten or twenty spirit crystals will do. A magical genius is definitely worth that price, right?!

If you lack the resources to cultivate, then crowdfund your own cultivation journey!

Putting himself in his shoes, if he had a good supply of spirit stones, he would agree to borrow them from a promising fellow disciple.

If a salesperson is rejected, lowering their expectations and bringing it up again will increase the chances of success. This is supported by data; insurance agents in their past lives didn't work for nothing.

"With such ambition in my junior brother, how could I, as his senior brother, not help him!"

Old Huang's eyes darted around quickly, and he nodded in agreement, his words firm and resolute.

After saying that, he took out a storage bag from his pocket, carefully took out a spirit stone, wiped it with his Taoist robe, and handed it out.

"I will always remember my senior brother's kindness!"

A great start!

Having secured the first kill against Lao Huang, Ji An happily stroked the spirit stone, feeling quite gratified.

"Don't rush to pay back the spirit stones. This year is very important for you. Take advantage of the time when you don't have to pay land rent to the sect to earn more spirit stones. That's true success."

Old Huang paused, then slowly began to speak:

"When this season's spirit grain is harvested, Brother An will need more spirit stones. Just ask."

With his support, his grandson Huang Feihu will surely enter the sect after the sect's assessment three years later.

His days in the temple are numbered, and it would be best if he could leave a good impression on his grandson.

Ji An immediately cupped his hands and said, "Thank you for your kindness, Senior Brother."

He roughly understood the other party's unspoken meaning: 'I'll give you three months. If you still show improvement, I'll increase my investment!'

I don't know if it was just polite talk, but being the honest junior I am, I clearly took it seriously.

Old Huang is a seventh-level Qi Refining disciple. He gave up cultivation and devoted most of his energy to earning crystals, so he should have quite a bit of savings.

He remembered the other person saying that his grandson had just entered the Taoist academy this year and should not need to buy the Meridian Opening Pill with spirit stones for a year or two.

If you demonstrate higher potential, you will inevitably receive more 'loan amount'.

Just you wait and see!

Old Huang chuckled and then said:

"The pills refined by the sect are in short supply, and it's almost impossible to get one without connections."

If Xiao An wants to buy pills, he can go to Biyue Market to find Senior Brother Wei Songnian. Unless there are special circumstances, he is there every afternoon.

He has many connections and can often get genuine Huangyadan (a type of medicinal herb).

If you want to quickly improve your cultivation level, never buy cheap, low-quality pills, otherwise it will take a lot of extra time to remove the poison.

When alchemists refine pills, they will always produce a few substandard pills. These pills have low efficacy and high toxicity and are called inferior pills.

Ji An had his own plans, but Old Huang's earnest teachings warmed his heart, and he bowed again:

"Thank you for your guidance, senior brother."

The sunset glow resembled neatly arranged fish scales, row upon row.

The lake ripples gently, its surface a vibrant orange-red.

The sky and water blend into one color, dazzling the eye.

Above the lake, talismanic birds flew back and forth, and some talismanic artifacts were made in the shape of white clouds, making them appear even more otherworldly.

Occasionally, the clear cry of a crane can be heard, as the sons of noble families fly by on their mythical beasts.

The crane moved with incredible speed, causing the nearby talisman birds to sway and sway, eliciting soft cries and bursts of laughter.

Ji An walked with heavy steps, panting heavily, as he entered a bustling market.

Finally, he found a corner to sit against the wall, clenched his fist, and muttered to himself:

"Once I have crystals, I must buy a talisman bird."

After resting for a while, based on the information given by Lao Huang, he found the senior brother who always had a smile on his face in the square where the stall was set up.

A large brown animal hide, about the size of a tabletop, was laid out on the bluestone slab. Various items were displayed there, each with a small label indicating its name and price.

The handwriting is smooth yet not sloppy, clearly demonstrating excellent calligraphy skills.

The talisman paper, talisman ink, elixirs, talisman tools, various herbs and minerals, and other raw materials, though numerous, were arranged in an orderly manner and did not appear cluttered at all.

"Junior Brother Ji, you're here!" Wei Songnian's smile was like a spring breeze.

"Senior brother actually still remembers me," Ji An's goodwill towards him increased even more.

Wei Songnian smiled without saying a word. He had a special talent: he could remember faces after seeing them once.

Although this talent didn't help him cultivate immortality, it greatly helped him expand his network in the business world.

"Just browsing or want to buy something? If there's anything you don't understand, feel free to ask."

Ji An spoke directly:

"I was introduced here by Senior Brother Huang. I'm here to buy some Huangya Dan from him."

"Huangya Pill is the most suitable pill for disciples in the early stage of Qi Refining. A genuine one costs 10 spirit crystals, while a flawed one costs 5 spirit crystals."

"Junior brother, do you want the genuine product or the defective one?"

Ji An nodded slightly and handed over the spirit stones he had just received that morning.

He didn't know the price of the defective products, but the price of the genuine products was reasonable.

The Huangya Pill produced by the sect retails for 9 spirit crystals each, and one spirit stone can buy a bottle of 12 pills.

"Two genuine products and one defective product."

"Alright," Wei Songnian said with a smile, skillfully wrapping it in white paper. "Junior brother is quite well-off, wouldn't you like something else?"

Few of the new disciples assigned to the Spirit Farm can afford spirit stones; they are potential customers!

"My senior brother knows my situation; he can't even afford a talisman bird. I borrowed the spirit stones from Senior Brother Huang."

“Old Huang’s spirit stones are not easy to borrow,” Wei Songnian raised his eyebrows slightly. He and Old Huang had a long-standing friendship, and he often had to use a lot of persuasion to borrow spirit stones for business purposes.

I've been waiting for you to ask, otherwise it would be a bit awkward for me to show off by myself.

Ji An raised his chin slightly, revealing a slightly proud smile:

"I asked Senior Brother Huang to guide me in casting rain on the spiritual field. When I released the Lesser Cloud Rain spell, I was inspired and the spell advanced to a minor success."

At the first level of Qi Refining, less than half a month after entering the beginner stage, the Lesser Cloud and Rain Technique has been partially mastered. This must be the cultivation of a Dao body!

The surprise in Wei Songnian's eyes flashed for a moment, and he smiled:

"It's getting late, I'm packing up now. Junior brother, want to have a drink with me?"

"Oh, how could I possibly mooch off my senior brother's drinks?"

(End of this chapter)