Free Web NovelChapter 467: Chapter 397: Secret Negotiations
Ji An shook his head, he only knew about the Bodhi Tree.
"Since it’s named after Bodhi, could it be from the Buddhist Cultivators of an Exotic Continent?"
The Bodhi Tree was brought across the ocean by Buddhist Cultivators, and the Spirit Wood planted under Red Flame Peak has already reached the Tier Two Middle Grade level.
Based on his consumption experience, the effect was average. Ji An felt it wasn’t just his personal reason; the Buddhist Cultivators must have special processing Dharma Gates to enhance the efficacy of the Bodhi Fruit and Bodhi Leaf.
Many Spirit Medicines have special preparation methods. Take the Soul Incense made from Soul Nourishing Wood leaves as an example; multiple Spirit Medicines and Spirit Grass are added during production to enhance its medicinal properties.
"Fellow Daoist is knowledgeable, indeed so.
The Buddhist Cultivators’ Bodhi Tree symbolizes wisdom and enlightenment, whereas the Vajra Bodhi symbolizes the power to dispel evil and protect the path.
The battles of Buddhist Cultivators generally fall into two forms. The first is called Secret Spell, where they use incantations and hand seals combined to unleash the Power of Subduing Demons, similar to our Magic Techniques.
The second is called Body Refining, where the Body Cultivators among the Buddhist Cultivators are very powerful. It’s said that cultivators of the Central Continent Divine Elephant Sect once sparred with them and ended in a draw."
The shopkeeper paused, with a tone of exaggeration:
"The Divine Elephant Sect is a Nascent Soul Body Cultivation Sect, and it’s not an overstatement to say that it’s the strongest body cultivation force in our Cultivation Realm.
From this, we can see how profound the bald one’s mastery in Body Refining is!"
After all the buildup, the shopkeeper’s speech slowed, and he smiled mysteriously:
"And the Vajra Bodhi Fruit is the most crucial aid for Body Refining among Buddhist Cultivators. Fellow Daoist, with your exceptional planting skills, if you cultivate Spirit Wood to a high tier, trading with Buddhist Cultivators one day, you’ll surely obtain many treasures unavailable on this continent."
It must be said that this shopkeeper understands marketing well, with a good grasp of the conversation’s rhythm.
However, when facing a "former insurance salesperson" who could talk the dead to life, it’s still a bit immature.
Ji An first nodded seriously, then grinned and said:
"So, if we can’t meet Buddhist Cultivators, the Vajra Bodhi Fruits we plant will just rot in our hands?"
No matter how good a resource, if it can’t be utilized, what’s the difference from a stone on the roadside?
The shopkeeper’s smile froze for a moment, and then he calmly said:
"Fellow Daoist is mistaken. We cultivators can refine Spiritual Objects and can use Dharma Gates to integrate the mysterious properties of the Vajra Bodhi Fruit into our bodies.
Even without trading with Buddhist Cultivators, we can still trade with other Body Cultivators."
He started to boast in a serious tone. The spiritual seed was acquired two years ago, originally to add a kind of Spiritual Plant to the family.
Then an awkward situation arose; the family’s Spirit Farmer could not make the spiritual seed sprout.
Despite being able to detect the abundant life energy inside the seed, it was somehow unable to sprout.
The family’s Spirit Farmer believed there must be a special planting method, so the seed had to be returned to the shop, hoping to exchange it for Spirit Stones or swap it for resources.
His words about refining the Vajra Bodhi Fruit contained some exaggeration, as he had never seen the fruit, but tests showed the seed could be refined.
As for the actual effects, it remained unknown. Afraid of damaging the seed, they refrained from conducting more in-depth testing; if the seed lost its vitality, it’d all be for naught.
Back then, they spent fifty Lower Grade Spirit Stones to purchase the spiritual seed.
Ji An kept a smile throughout, gazing deeply at the other party.
The shopkeeper, feeling a bit guilty under the gaze, coughed lightly and said solemnly:
"The Vajra Bodhi is extremely rare; buying it is a profit, an opportunity not to be missed."
"How does Fellow Daoist intend to sell this spiritual seed?"
"How about exchanging it for two spiritual seeds in your possession?"
Han Yan, beside him, chuckled and teasingly said:
"Fellow Daoist, the Vajra Bodhi seed is indeed rare, we do not deny it, but rarity and value are two different things.
The Southern Continent is crisscrossed with river networks and abundant water veins, making it very suitable for planting Celestial Essence Pears.
There are also many Body Cultivators in the Southern Continent; whether Celestial Essence Pears or Dragon Blood Fruits, they are in demand.
To trade a Tier Two Middle Grade spiritual seed of unclear usage for two widely-needed Tier Two Upper Grade spiritual seeds, you certainly have the audacity!"
The other’s words seemed as if living in a dream.
The shopkeeper chuckled twice, masking his embarrassment; setting a high price to negotiate down is the merchant’s instinct.
"Everything can be negotiated. How about each take a step back, and this Vajra Bodhi seed is exchanged solely for the Celestial Essence Pear seed."
Having said that, he emphasized the rarity of the spiritual seed once again.
"Needs a price adjustment!"
Ji An spoke, "I acknowledge the rarity of the Vajra Bodhi seed, but fellow Daoist should also admit the rarity of the Top-grade Celestial Essence Pear seed?
Frankly speaking, I’m interested in purchasing this spiritual seed out of novelty, but its practicality is far less than that of the Celestial Essence Pear."
He intended to acquire the Vajra Bodhi seed, but his desire wasn’t strong.
Without the support of Buddhist Cultivators, it’s challenging to fully leverage the effects of such a Spirit Plant, and he had never seen a living Buddhist Cultivator.
Next was the haggling phase. Ultimately, the shopkeeper spent five Middle-grade Spirit Stones plus the price of the Vajra Bodhi spiritual seed in exchange for two Celestial Essence Pear seeds and a Dragon Blood Tree seed.
Upon exiting the shop, Ji An joked:
"If I’d brought more spiritual seeds, I could have profited more."
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Western Continent, Merchant Flying Ship over Cyan Cloud Immortal City.
A small auction just concluded, and various Golden Core Cultivators were leaving.
Cangwu Zhenren saw them off at the door, saying:
"The next auction will be in thirty years when other cultivators from the Business Alliance will take my place."
