Chapter 1602 - 1117: Ghost General Si Ming

Chapter 1602: Chapter 1117: Ghost General Si Ming

"A Ghost-Luring Lamp? Is there also a Soul-Guiding Lamp?" Jiang Yuan clicked to check the details, at first glance mistaking it for a decorative light post, but its actual function was like those mosquito trap lamps, attracting groups for capture or elimination.

It seemed quite practical.

He pushed open the door to the newly constructed Purification Workshop, then placed a bottle of polluted Yellow Springs Water from his Storage Bag onto the tray, which immediately showed that purifying one bottle of water would take five minutes.

"The speed is not bad; once the level goes up, the increase in workstation numbers can further reduce the time. It’s just that without a Courtyard Communicator or fully automated collection, the repeated placing and retrieving is a bit tedious." Jiang Yuan clicked to start purifying the Yellow Springs Water, then rummaged through his Storage Bag.

The Insect Ghosts he caught last time were all refined by the Refining Workshop, and he needed to catch more for his current task.

As he was going out, he opened the contact interface and sent a message to Hou Ze.

Informing the trade firm to sell small quantities of Yellow Springs Water, stating that it’s original and undiluted, a rare gem that could be used to refine Soul Reviving Elixirs. He instructed Hou Ze to create some buzz first, assess the market demand before setting a price.

To Jiang Yuan, it was a cost-free venture.

A trip to collect Yellow Springs Water was casual enough, and the five-minute-per-bottle purification speed of the Purification Workshop wouldn’t delay normal affairs.

The only caution was that the undiluted Yellow Springs Water was extremely potent. If a mortal accidentally touched it, their Divine Soul would separate from their body, and they would surely die without timely soul retrieval; even the Celestial Shadow General, his former collaborator, dared not handle the Yellow Springs Water, so ordinary cultivators would surely be wary.

Hou Ze, serving as both custodian and main sales force, must understand the risks to ensure his own safety.

"Selling genuine Yellow Springs Water?" Hou Ze was dumbfounded upon receiving the message, "Oh my! Yellow Springs now exist only in legend, and even the Netherworld has only Yellow Springs Road but no actual Yellow Springs. Where has Mr. Jiang been working that he’s been so busy?"

As for the use of Yellow Springs Water, it wasn’t all that broad for ordinary cultivators.

It’s merely for refining elixirs related to soul retrieval or separation. Considering the many years without genuine Yellow Springs Water in circulation, those pill formulas have been collecting dust with no Alchemist daring to use them.

Occasionally, there’s news of Yellow Springs Water for sale at auctions, priced sky-high, yet it’s often diluted to the point of losing efficacy.

"It can’t be easy to visit Yellow Springs, so how much do we have to sell it for to cover Mr. Jiang’s efforts?" Hou Ze mumbled, then called out to the Little Fox, "Miss Hu Jiu! Quick, there’s an urgent matter for you to investigate. Meanwhile, drop hints about our firm soon selling Yellow Springs Water! Find out what this priceless treasure typically costs?"

Miss Hu Jiu blinked her big eyes curiously and asked, "What’s the cost price? Can’t we just add a two or three-fold profit margin?"

"Mr. Jiang provides it directly, but he didn’t mention a cost price." Hou Ze leaned in and whispered, "I suspect he reached Yellow Springs somehow and directly collected the water. Although it’s a cost-free venture, can anyone just waltz into Yellow Springs? If priced too high, it might not sell; if priced too low, it might not compensate for his hard work."

"Understood, leave it to me!" The Little Fox smiled lightly and said, "I’ll first investigate the current selling prices of Yellow Springs Water; then I’ll find out its uses and assess the value of the undiluted water; finally, I’ll prepare a sales price list for Mr. Jiang’s reference. Meanwhile, when chatting with everyone, I’ll hint that our firm will soon have stock, but it’s limited, so reserve quickly!"

The little golden monkey widened its eyes in surprise, scratching its ears and squeaking.

Hou Ze jokingly performed a grand salute, "Miss Hu Jiu is a business genius!"

With a flick of her fluffy big tail, the Little Fox waved it off, "Shopkeeper Hou, don’t make fun of me. Everyone in this small courtyard knows you’re Mr. Jiang’s moneypot, and I’m just good at chatting about gossip."

She said this sincerely; she had a lifelong love for gossip, and with the sharp eye and thoughtful help of the young lord, she had mastered the Charm Technique, making her even better at gossiping!

Miss Hu Jiu wasn’t exaggerating; there was no secret she couldn’t uncover in this world.

As a result, recently, even Demon Cultivators have come to Trapped Snake Island to buy information from her. Selling harmless secrets has earned her quite a bit of pocket money. She plans to first explore the value of Yellow Springs Water, then sell it as information, spreading the word and earning another sum!

In the past, she was too dull to think of cultivation, and her third elder sister didn’t spare her efforts, providing Spirit Stones and resources. Now, in order to win the young lord’s favor, she’s committed to diligent cultivation and earning extra money, ready to give back some resources to her sister.

On Trapped Snake Island, information gathered and dispersed, an undercurrent surging.

Meanwhile, Jiang Yuan was busy catching Insect Ghosts and putting them in the Purification Workshop, working hard to open up the courtyard.

"Sir, what can I help with?" The half-transparent Mist Dragon poked its head out from the house, smiling, "I’ve just familiarized myself with the Ghost Immortal Scripture, and vaguely recalled my previous life’s cultivation process.

Unfortunately, my foundation is now zero, and the Yin Energy here isn’t that dense, so I don’t dare to forcefully cultivate for too long. It’s just right to help you with whatever I can, balancing work and rest."

Jiang Yuan glanced at the system time on the main interface and waved his hand, "These tasks aren’t for you. Later, after I’ve caught a few polluted little ghosts and purified them, they can assist you in your cultivation."

The Mist Dragon immediately bowed in gratitude, "Thank you, sir!"