Chapter 465: Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21

Jiang Ding carefully examined this piece of Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21.

Do not be fooled by its small size, fist-sized; in reality, it weighs a thousand jin, rich within with sharp Synthetic Gengjin Qi. The energy and materials consumed in its artificial synthesis are as vast as mountains and seas, enough to supply millions across multiple cities for decades and still have surplus.

The price: thirty million low-grade spirit stones!

Do not complain about the cost.

You should be secretly delighted just to buy such a top-tier third-stage material with low-grade spirit stones; if news of this got out, countless Golden Core cultivators from outside the realms would turn green with envy.

"All at once, I'm destitute..."

Jiang Ding could not help but sigh.

Just this single piece exhausted an entire year of his income.

Fortunately, he does not rely on pills or spirit stones for cultivation; having a spiritual vein is sufficient, otherwise his own cultivation would be affected.

Sword cultivators are all beggars; there is a reason for that.

Of course, this is also because his Jin Dan territory is too small, far from reaching the limit controllable by his current strength.

Compared to his strength, Master Tushan Xiancheng is far too narrow.

"No rush; it is enough for now, no need to take risks."

Jiang Ding muttered to himself, placing Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21 onto the Taiqing Flying Sword.

Buzz!

Buzz buzz!

The Taiqing Flying Sword trembled excitedly, like a starving ghost in lust seeing an unparalleled beauty, or dry earth receiving the first dew; without much refinement, it automatically drew in the abundant Synthetic Gengjin Qi from Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21.

It was as if it wanted to pounce and stick to it forever.

"Super delicious!"

Jiang Ding praised.

"Not only is this thing excellent, but it can also be mass-produced artificially."

"Nothing else remains,"

"From now on, this thing will be the Taiqing Flying Sword's staple food, occasionally paired with tungsten, Law-Breaking Steel, and second and third-stage heavenly treasures to supplement trace elements; snacks and treats and such, and everything will be complete."

"It is just too expensive."

Jiang Ding's face fell.

After a slight estimation of refinement, paired with Ri Yan Jing and Moon Stream Crystal, one piece of Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21 would be needed per year; perhaps as refinement deepens, the amount will even increase.

Originally, he had planned to use ten-plus years to open a sword cultivation training company, establishing sword halls across the Immortal Gates in a semi-fee, semi-profit manner, cultivating the sword cultivation atmosphere in the Immortal Gates from now on, preparing for the future Soul Transformation strategy, and preliminarily establishing the sword cultivation inheritance of the Immortal Gates.

Because the best time to plant a fruit tree is now!

Hundreds or thousands of years cannot be wasted in vain; waiting until ascending to Soul Transformation to do this would be far too hasty.

The lifespan of a cultivator is extremely limited.

Research and development on the sword path is too arduous for one person; it is best to form a certain trend in society, guiding social capital to invest in sword path research and development, thereby reducing costs or even generating profit.

"Bulk ordering might yield a discount; let me ask."

Jiang Ding thought of something and searched online for the company producing Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21.

"Xiandu Shoujin Group, fully controlled by the Immortal Gates Asset Committee, with a history of over ten thousand years, the largest steel group in the Immortal Gates, having previously developed and produced electromagnetic spiritual golds, aviation aluminum spiritual golds, Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21, and other artificially synthesized heavenly treasures..."

His divine sense surged into the official website of Xiandu Shoujin Group.

His vision blurred.

Vaguely, after a moment, a massive steel factory appeared before his eyes: blast furnaces towering like high-rise buildings, liquid molten iron, scorching heat, and violent heavenly and earthly spiritual Qi rushing toward him.

"Senior, welcome to Xiandu Shoujin Group."

A steady middle-aged man in a suit and leather shoes, with Foundation Establishment cultivation, respectfully said, "I do not know what your needs are, but Xiandu Shoujin Group will do its utmost to satisfy your requirements."

This time, Jiang Ding did not conceal his form; a faint Jin Dan Chu Qi pressure spread in all directions.

Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21 is not a one-off transaction, but a long-term one, perhaps lasting hundreds or even thousands of years.

Hiding one's head and tail would be somewhat undignified.

As for the issue of the source of spirit stones.

War merits, scholarships, spoils from battlefields outside the realms, and so on are all valid reasons.

Even if one takes ten thousand steps back and lacks these reasons, he would not fear.

Within the Immortal Gates, as long as one does not seriously violate the Immortal Gates' laws, one is absolutely safe and need not explain the source to anyone.

"Hello, a certain quantity of Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21."

Jiang Ding said.

"Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21, a certain quantity?"

The middle-aged cultivator was stunned, then quickly reacted, respectfully saying, "Senior, please come this way; please wait a moment in the office. This exceeds my capability; a Jin Dan-level salesperson will be here shortly to connect with you."

He hurried away.

The surrounding environment changed vaguely; soon, a bright office appeared around Jiang Ding, complete with tea tables and sofas. Through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, one could see the bustling production process of the steel factory.

"Grand Void Illusion Realm, truly terrifying; within my divine sense, the changes show not a single flaw, convincing me that all this is real..."

Jiang Ding scanned the surroundings with his Jin Dan divine sense, comparable to a Nascent Soul, for the first time, and his heart shook.

This thing is utterly ordinary; even mortals can use it. Yet, even with a Nascent Soul-level divine sense, I cannot see through it, just as there was no difference during the college entrance exam over a hundred years ago.

"The Grand Void Illusion Realm must be part of the Immortal Gates' defense system, responsible for attacks and defenses regarding divine sense, yin ghosts, and illusion arts."

A thought arose in Jiang Ding's mind.

"Haha!"

"I guessed it was the Great Sun Sword Disciple; besides you, who else would need so much Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21?"

Pressure flickered in and out of sight; a kind-faced fat man appeared before him, wearing a golden bronze-coin Taoist robe, bowing with clasped hands from far away.

"I am Jin Jin Daqian. I greet Daoist Jiang."

Jiang Ding's soul instinctively tensed. He looked at the other man; the intent of the Sword of Ruin flickered into view, then was reined in.

He quickly followed suit, bowing with hands clasped.

"Senior Jin, while we merchants say the customer is king and keeping a low profile is normal, this is hardly necessary."

Jiang Ding gave a bitter smile: "If others saw this, they might think you are a Jin Dan cultivator and I am a Nascent Soul cultivator."

The visitor was none other than Jin Jin Daqian, the General Manager of Shoujin Group, a Nascent Soul Early Stage cultivator.

Companies under full state ownership of the Immortal Sect Asset Committee have no Chairman; the General Manager is the highest position, wielding great authority over operations, personnel, and production within the company.

"What's the harm?"

Jin Jin Daqian said with a chuckle.

"Among us cultivators, the accomplished come first. Any Disciple is worthy of a Nascent Soul cultivator's courtesy."

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while.

Jiang Ding stated his purpose.

"Senior Jin, I need Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21, one batch per year, with the possibility of increase in the future. I wonder if you could offer a slight discount?"

Jiang Ding spoke directly.

In his growth, he had not yet learned skills like haggling, because he had no need for them, so they never developed.

"One batch per year?!"

Jin Jin Daqian's expression shook. He looked closely at the Jin Dan cultivator before him, truly beginning to suspect the other was Nascent Soul and he himself was Jin Dan.

Richer than him!

After pondering for a long time.

"Daoist, let me say this first: Synthetic Synthetic Gengjin No. 21 is a controlled material; it cannot be traded with those from outside the realm."

Jin Jin Daqian warned.

(End of this chapter)