Returning to the first floor, Gu Yuqi did not stand in the same place as before, but walked to the innermost wall and used his true energy to remove an array diagram.
This array diagram looks normal; like other array diagrams, it was copied using high-quality materials, and not all of them are original copies.
Authentic array formations are extremely rare in the Tianyun Continent. Array formation transactions usually don't involve trading authentic copies, but rather copies, to prevent the array formations from disappearing.
"This auxiliary formation is called the Healing Spirit Formation. Placing the formation under an injured person can promote rapid recovery and has the effect of setting bones and healing injuries. It is generally used for cases of severe internal injuries."
Gu Yuqi held up the array and spoke to Chen Zhou, then took out a cultivation manual from his storage belt.
Storage items come in various forms in the Tianyun Continent, including storage rings, commonly known as storage rings, as well as storage belts and storage bracelets. These storage items are made of a special material, which is said to originate from a place located on the road between the Southern and Northern Kingdoms.
Chen Zhou has no idea where this place is; all his attention is focused on the array and cultivation technique in Gu Yuqi's hands.
"I don't know how to conduct the transaction?" Chen Zhou asked cautiously.
He was unaware of the exact valuation of these formations, and had never had any experience trading formations.
"The first method of trading formations is to exchange formations. I wonder what formations you have to exchange, young hero?" Gu Yuqi, who had been holding up the formations with both hands, immediately put them down. Some details showed that Chen Zhou probably wouldn't get the formations and techniques for free.
Chen Zhou had to offer something that would entice the old man, otherwise the deal simply couldn't proceed.
"I have the Crimson Dragon Formation Diagram," Chen Zhou replied. At the moment, the Crimson Dragon Formation Diagram was indeed the only thing he could offer.
Chen Zhou did not intend to use the Wind and Cloud Dragon Roar Divine Array Diagram as a bargaining chip. The Imprisoning Dragon Array and the Minor Imprisonment Array are two of the eighty-one formations of the Wind and Cloud Dragon Roar Divine Array Diagram. They are extremely rare on the Tianyun Continent. It is likely that there is no other person on the entire continent who can cultivate the Wind and Cloud Dragon Roar Divine Array Diagram.
Chen Zhou is currently the only one.
Therefore, only Chen Zhou knows about these eighty-one formations, which shows how rare they are. However, it is also possible that some powerful figures have information about the Wind and Cloud Dragon Roar Divine Formation Diagram or directly possess a part of it.
"The Crimson Dragon Formation Diagram's cultivation method is a core mental cultivation technique, which is indeed very valuable. However, our association already has this technique, so exchanging it again wouldn't benefit us much," Gu Yuqi said with difficulty. Having already obtained the Crimson Dragon Formation Diagram, continuing the transaction would essentially mean he gained nothing.
That's such a huge loss.
Therefore, Gu Yuqi would never make such a deal.
Chen Zhou felt like he had fallen into a boundless trap. First, he was made to register as a Level 1 Array Master, and then he was required to trade with an array that corresponded to his own array.
It's just one scam after another.
"So what do you mean?" Chen Zhou asked softly.
Chen Zhou was certain that Gu Yuqi would hear this voice.
Gu Yuqi began to learn about formations in his middle age. After years of navigating the world of formations and the imperial court, he had developed a keen sense of cunning and shrewdness. He would never do a losing deal, so what if the other party had a princess?
Even if the transaction is with a princess, I can still do it. I am doing a legal business, and it is with the Tianyun Association. What is this small Southern Kingdom in the eyes of the Tianyun Association?
It was nothing more than a barren kingdom.
"The first method of transaction is to offer an array of equal value, and only if it's something our association needs. The second method is to purchase it with silver notes, but the association doesn't recognize silver notes. The Tianyun Association only recognizes gold in the Southern Kingdom," Gu Yuqi continued, seeing Chen Zhou's hesitation.
The implication of not recognizing the Southern Kingdom's silver notes is quite clear; it's almost as if they're directly stating that the Southern Kingdom is so barren that even its currency isn't recognized by the Tianyun Association, which only accepts gold in the Southern Kingdom.
Upon hearing this, the one who was most furious was not Chen Zhou, but Jiang Ying.
"Outrageous! Minister Gu, do you know what the punishment is for not recognizing the currency of the Southern Kingdom?" Jiang Ying said angrily.
The Southern Kingdom has clear regulations that all its residents must abide by. Gu Yuqi, as a minister of the Southern Kingdom, dared to disregard these regulations in front of the princess. Jiang Ying has every reason to punish Gu Yuqi.
But Gu Yuqi was so shrewd, how could he let Jiang Ying find a handle against him?
"I do not deny the existence of the Southern Kingdom's currency; it's just that the Tianyun Association only supports gold transactions."
Jiang Ying was speechless. Gold trading didn't affect anything; gold could also be exchanged for silver notes.
However, Chen Zhou currently only has silver notes but no gold.
"How much gold does this formation and cultivation technique require?" Chen Zhou asked, displeased.
"This cultivation technique was a personal gift to you, so it doesn't count. But for just this one Healing Spirit Array, a cartload of gold will suffice," Gu Yuqi replied without changing his expression.
A truckload of gold?!
Chen Zhou was truly startled!
A healing formation was worth a whole cartload of gold.
"This..." Chen Zhou was speechless.
Even if Chen Zhou took out all the remaining silver notes from his storage ring, it probably wouldn't be enough to buy half a cart of gold, since this one formation requires a whole cart of gold.
It seemed he was destined to be out of luck with the Healing Spirit Array. Just as Chen Zhou sighed and thought about leaving, Jiang Ying said, "Just one cart of gold? I'll send someone over immediately."
As a princess, Jiang Ying already possessed considerable wealth, and a cartload of gold was naturally no problem for her.
“Alright, Princess, then the deal is done. This Healing Spirit Array and this cultivation technique for mastering true qi are yours.” Gu Yuqi did not hand the array and the technique to Chen Zhou, but instead handed them to the payer, Jiang Ying.
"Someone will come to deliver the gold to you in a moment." Jiang Ying said this and turned to leave, not forgetting to pull Chen Zhou, who was still standing there in a daze, along with her.
Chen Zhou was completely captivated by the power of money.
Is this the power of money?
"Junior Sister, I will definitely return that cart of gold to you," Chen Zhou murmured.
I feel like I'm living off a woman right now.
Although Chen Zhou has the heart of a lazy bum, a lazy bum doesn't eat soft rice, right?
But thinking about it carefully, it seems that even a salted fish can live off a woman!
The more Chen Zhou thought about it, the less he understood, so he simply stopped thinking about it and decided he would definitely return it to his junior sister.
"Junior brother, consider this my sponsorship for you."
Chen Zhou was taken aback. Sponsorship?
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