[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-ascending-to-the-jade-palace":3,"chapter-ascending-to-the-jade-palace-ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-50":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Ascending to the Jade Palace",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2320512,4538,"Chapter 50: Yulou Didn","ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-50",50,"\u003Cp>At the counter of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, Yulou was introducing the Wang family’s special talismans and special elixirs to several customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xianmao dared open a shop in the fiercely competitive Qingxi Alley because he had the confidence to do so.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having Yulou and Yuan learn fire law and golden stone alchemy from Hongmei was to strengthen the Wang family’s foundation in this area, but that didn’t mean the Wang family lacked in other aspects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a cultivation clan that had endured for a thousand years, the Wang family still had several tricks up its sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fellow cultivators, elders, you all know the benefits of the Donkey-Skin Thousand-Li Talisman—this price cannot be lowered further.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Moreover, you cannot buy more than two per person, since we’ve already taken a loss by offering a ten percent discount.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Besides the Donkey-Skin Thousand-Li Talisman, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion’s wooden-spirit talismans are also excellent—especially the Wooden-Spirit Stone Armor Art, the Wooden-Spirit Wave Mist Art, and the Wooden-Spirit Rapid Vine Art...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These talismans are painted onto wooden-spirit wood, crafted by master talisman artisans, and far superior to ordinary talismans in battle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulou enthusiastically introduced his family’s custom spirit talismans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang family excels most deeply in wood arts, and Wang Xianmao has even cultivated the divine art of wood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In addition to the eighth-rank spiritual item, the Foolish Donkey Original, the clan possesses several other spiritual items, three of which are ninth-rank wood-affinity spiritual items.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on these resources and the family’s inheritance of talismans and elixir arts, the Wang family’s custom products remain highly competitive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Young cultivator, I’m not buying talismans—do you have any Qi-Dissolving Powder here?” asked a mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This cultivator knew the reputation of the Wang family of Anbei, saw that Yulou was only at the fifth level of Qi Drawing, yet still addressed him as “fellow cultivator.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qi-Dissolving Powder is a byproduct from refining Qi-Dissolving Pills—it can enhance the Qi Refining speed of cultivators, though its effect is weaker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Yulou heard he wanted Qi-Dissolving Powder, he replied nervously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Esteemed elder, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion does not sell spirit powders—only spirit pills. We have all common spirit pills in stock.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If you have any other special needs, fellow cultivators may consult the custom elixir list behind me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All elixirs listed here, the Wang family can brew for you—our results are no worse than those used by senior disciples of the Red Lantern Sect!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulou was nervous because he feared this cultivator might think the Hundred Treasures Pavilion was looking down on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All guests are welcome—the Hundred Treasures Pavilion would never look down on customers, but the Wang family currently has no intention of chasing pennies here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The current positioning of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion is simple: sell only premium talismans and elixirs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, establish the Hundred Treasures Pavilion’s reputation with these two commonly used items, then expand the product range at the right opportunity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, the Hundred Treasures Pavilion does not sell spirit powders with relatively lower prices and effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang family will dispose of these elixir byproducts through other distribution channels.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are many such channels—for example, caravans passing through Double Dragon Mountain or certain illegal markets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through these routes, the byproduct spirit powders avoid exploitation by the Immortal Alliance system, allowing slightly higher profits—not just pennies anymore.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The customer who asked about Qi-Dissolving Powder ignored Yulou’s reply and turned to look at the custom elixir list behind him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Various special antidote elixirs, rare body-strengthening elixirs, high-value spirit-sense elixirs... as he scanned to the end, he noticed a small, unremarkable line of text.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What? Auxiliary Foundation Establishment spirit elixirs?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The customer’s spirit trembled violently—he asked in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have auxiliary Foundation Establishment spirit elixirs?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was so excited his voice rang out, drawing the attention of every customer in the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulou smiled calmly and replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our ancestors produced many Foundation Establishment elders, several of whom even became disciples of the Purple Mansion—naturally, we have no shortage of inheritance in auxiliary Foundation Establishment elixirs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But these elixirs are extremely precious. To learn their specific details, types, and effects, there is a fee. Are you interested, fellow cultivator?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Wang family certainly did not lack inheritance in auxiliary Foundation Establishment elixirs—but if you wanted to know, you had to pay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing this gave aspiring Foundation Establishment cultivators a clear direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no such thing as free knowledge!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Do you understand paid knowledge?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This... how much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the expectant gazes of all present, the mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator asked hesitantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t nervous because of Yulou—he was nervous out of reverence for the renowned immortal clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Xianmao could remain composed before Foundation Establishment elders like Jiang Bao, Guo Baichi, and Mu Chunze, because behind him stood the Wang family of Anbei—extraordinary—and so was he.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To Qi Refining cultivators, the Wang family, long affiliated with the Red Lantern Sect, was indeed a well-known immortal clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The fee is one hundred spirit stones. After payment, you may visit the Wang family’s ancestral lands for detailed consultation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These elixir details are too precious—even we clerks at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion don’t know them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, fellow cultivators and elders, rest assured—the Wang family is of the Red Lantern Sect’s Mang Xiang Patriarch lineage and would never do anything to harm you and ruin our reputation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The customer fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One hundred spirit stones bought only the information about the elixirs—not the formulas.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Too expensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was normal—these were auxiliary Foundation Establishment elixirs. Their formulas were far more than just “expensive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if the Wang family dared sell them, few could afford them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the customers murmured among themselves, Gao Jian, head of the Qingxi Alley Peacekeeping Squad, entered the Hundred Treasures Pavilion with his henchmen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gripped the spirit-locking rope at his waist, shoved aside the customers at the entrance with arrogant swagger, and spotted Yulou behind the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Hundred Treasures Pavilion was newly opened, so he naturally gave the Wang family face—but Wang Yulou? He was nothing special.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Jian forced a smile and spoke softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yulou, your Wang family’s Hundred Treasures Pavilion opened at the perfect time—right after I took a concubine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You didn’t even come to my wedding feast—do you have a grudge against me?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Gao Jian’s tone was gentle, his words were utterly arrogant—he was the Garrison Cultivator’s personal hound, representing the Garrison Cultivator, and had every right to be arrogant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sweet words, bitter heart” described someone who spoke kindly but harbored malice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Jian was the kind who was cruel in speech and cruel in heart—openly evil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his view, he could give the Wang family face, but the rules of Qingxi Alley must not be broken—even the Wang family had to obey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many Red Lantern Sect-affiliated shops operated in Qingxi Alley—if each one copied the Hundred Treasures Pavilion’s sneaky tactics, how could he collect money for the Garrison Cultivator?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The customers inside the Hundred Treasures Pavilion were startled by Gao Jian’s sudden arrival and fled like frightened birds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone knew how vile this beast was—he wouldn’t kill anyone, but once he bit you, you’d bleed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Gao Jian’s intimidation, Yulou remained calm—he stepped out from behind the counter, stood to Gao Jian’s left, and bowed deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Elder Gao, I truly had business two days ago. The Wang family will not fail to send your wedding gift.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yuan, quickly go upstairs and call Uncle Rongsheng—tell him Elder Gao is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing his brother’s words, Yuan hurried upstairs to summon Uncle Rongsheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as Gao Jian glanced sideways at Yulou, he froze in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was that behind him?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A Longevity Tablet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mang Xiang Patriarch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dan Ri True Person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xuan Zhuan True Person.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gao Jian’s eyes darted, and his face cracked open like dried donkey dung—he laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Yulou, I was just joking with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Between brothers, whether you came to the feast or not—it doesn’t matter, doesn’t matter at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yulou didn’t even need to act—Gao Jian had already lowered his arrogant head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Positioning is an art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A highly profound art.\u003C\u002Fp>",1345,"2026-06-20T15:48:26.995Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","deb0c776f1cb0c8f7e915e2976fa6d48f18d5e91394dd5c863fe9bf8090a8b27","ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-51","ascending-to-the-jade-palace-chapter-49",243,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fascending-to-the-jade-palace-cover.jpg"]