Chapter 2214: then translation of chapter title

The two of them gazed at Ye Zhangqing with eyes shining; this is practically a human-shaped vein of immortal crystal ore, ah.

Compared to the surprise of Qi Xiong and the other person, Ye Zhangqing appeared much calmer.

Moreover, the reason we have so much income today is mainly because of the opening promotion.

Most of it came from the various major powers, but in the coming period, income should sharply decline.

After all, the immortal crystals were given in advance, so afterwards eating meals doesn't require spending money.

Nevertheless, this wave still let Ye Zhangqing profit greatly.

Furthermore, according to the maidservants, quite a few loose cultivators also paid for meals today and even topped up with immortal crystals.

This shows that the customer base will continue to expand, so there's no need to panic.

After returning to rest with Qi Xiong and the other, Ye Zhangqing went to the canteen the next day as calmly as ever.

After preparing today's meals, he then lay down to rest in the backyard.

He didn't need to worry about the rest; Qi Xiong and Hong Zun accompanied Huang Lao and Zuo Fu, who were drinking and eating nearby.

It was very pleasant, but at that moment a maidservant respectfully approached Ye Zhangqing and whispered.

"Young master, there are two people at the front courtyard who want to see you; they say they want to exchange their treasures for immortal crystals to pay for meals here."

While speaking, the maidservant's expression was somewhat strange.

Having obtained treasures, instead of going to a shop to exchange them for immortal crystals, the first thing they thought of was coming here to exchange treasures for meals.

This was the first time encountering such a situation.

Upon hearing this, Ye Zhangqing's eyes lit up, and he immediately sat up.

"Bring them over."

From the start, Ye Zhangqing had stipulated that various treasures could be used to offset immortal crystals, especially those rare peerless treasures; even taking a slight loss would be fine.

After all, genuine peerless treasures are extremely scarce in number; often they are of value but have no market.

Even if you hold immortal crystals, you might not be able to buy them, because such items simply aren't available on the market.

Such peerless treasures of this level are usually stored by the major powers as their foundation, rarely taken out; they are priceless items that no amount of money can buy.

Soon, the two loose cultivators were brought before Ye Zhangqing.

These two were the very loose cultivators who first ate crab; after having a meal at the canteen initially, they could not forget it.

Later, upon learning that Ye Zhangqing had launched the opening promotion, they became even more eager.

However, they had little immortal crystal on hand, so they decided to try their luck at Wuji Xiancheng.

Thus, when they met Ye Zhangqing, both still bore injuries.

There was no helping it; as soon as they returned to the city, they headed straight for the canteen.

After the two were seated, Ye Zhangqing smiled and said.

"What treasures do you wish to use to offset immortal crystals?"

"Phoenix eagle spirit eggs, and several immortal-grade spirit herbs."

Saying this, they also produced the treasures: a total of seven phoenix eagle spirit eggs and five immortal-grade spirit herbs.

The spirit herbs' grade isn't particularly high, but they are of decent quality; their price is average, yet they sell easily.

As for these phoenix eagle spirit eggs, they are quite good.

First, adult phoenix eagles are strong and fast; moreover, these spirit eggs have not yet hatched.

If raised by humans from a young age, one can perfectly avoid the phoenix eagle's biggest drawback, which is its difficulty to tame.

They can naturally become spirit pets of the Sect, also constituting a considerable combat force.

Thus, the price of these phoenix eagle spirit eggs is higher than that of adult phoenix eagles, for that reason.

After all, the probability of taming an adult phoenix eagle is at most around thirty percent.

When encountering a phoenix eagle with a stubborn temperament, it would rather die than submit, ultimately leaving only the option to kill it.

However, the prerequisite is to confirm that these phoenix eagle spirit eggs are alive, capable of hatching, and not dead eggs.

Therefore, Ye Zhangqing said he would first inspect the phoenix eagle spirit eggs.

The two loose cultivators naturally had no objection and immediately nodded in agreement.

"That's proper."

He stepped forward to the phoenix eagle spirit eggs, and Ye Zhangqing extended his Línglì into them.

The force was gentle, finely controlled, and would not harm the phoenix eagle embryo within the spirit egg.

After inspection, all seven phoenix eagle spirit eggs were found intact and usable.

Ye Zhangqing did not know that, for these seven phoenix eagle spirit eggs, the two loose cultivators had nearly died in the Wuji Shanmai.

Merely luring away that adult phoenix eagle was a near‑death experience; they barely made it back.

Finally succeeding in obtaining these spirit eggs, they were then pursued all the way by the adult phoenix eagle.

Originally there were nine phoenix eagle spirit eggs, but during the escape they inevitably destroyed two, bringing back only these seven.

After confirming there was no mistake, Ye Zhangqing thought it over and set the price at ninety thousand immortal crystals per egg.

"Ninety thousand?"

Hearing this price, the two loose cultivators were stunned, then broke into delighted smiles.

The market price for phoenix eagle spirit eggs lies between seventy and eighty thousand immortal crystals, rarely exceeding eighty thousand.

If taken to those merchant guilds, the price would basically be around seventy thousand, after all the guilds need to make a profit.

Even if they chose to hatch and nurture them before selling, there would still be investment required during the process.

Thus, Ye Zhangqing's offer of ninety thousand immortal crystals clearly exceeded their expectations, meaning they stood to profit.

At this price, the two had no reason to refuse, and they promptly nodded in agreement.

"Deal."

It's ten thousand above market price, and Ye Zhangqing also has his own reasons.

First, I'm not directly giving them immortal crystals but exchanging them for meal money, so it's basically getting something for nothing.

So, those ten thousand immortal crystals—Ye Zhangqing actually doesn't lose out in the end.

Second, Ye Zhangqing naturally cares more about treasures; as for immortal crystals, wanting them anytime is no issue.

But genuine treasures are something you can encounter but not seek.

Set the price a bit higher; once word spreads, more and more people will be willing to trade treasures for meal money—that's what Ye Zhangqing wants to see.

Moreover, it benefits the sect's development with a hundred advantages and no drawbacks—it's even more useful.

After all, a sect is like an individual; as it continually develops and progresses, once a certain stage is reached, pure immortal crystals are no longer that important.

Money must be had—that's certain; without immortal crystals, it's absolutely impossible.

But besides immortal crystals, other things are also needed, and those things are likely unobtainable even if you have money.

Although the Dao One Immortal Sect hasn't reached that stage yet—and is still far off—it's just at the beginning stage.

But many things require preparing for a rainy day, so we can start planning the layout now.

Ye Zhangqing never thought of limiting the canteen to just Wuji Xiancheng; he wants to develop it throughout the Immortal Realm.

In the future it will become one of Wuji Xiancheng's industries, forming a scale, so now we must pay attention to reputation.

The main point is this: it's genuinely expensive, but with clear pricing, no deception to young or old, and we emphasize integrity.

The two cultivators nodded repeatedly, and then Ye Zhangqing had the maid register them.