Chapter 483: Longevity: My Steady Farming-Style Cultivation Is Too Stable Chapter 483 Who Agrees, Who Opposes

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Protagonist:

Xu Zhangqing

Above Broken Moon Flowing Frost, Xu Zhangqing and Miao Huayu were hurrying along.

Miao Huayu said helplessly: "Senior Brother Xu, the demand for this kind of spirit plant has been extremely high lately. Everyone is planting and cultivating them. I don't know what madness has taken hold of them, but they insist we are deliberately disrupting market prices."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "It's obvious they want to monopolize the market."

Miao Huayu said indignantly: "This is too unfair. The immortal sects haven't said anything. By what right do they think they can do whatever they want?"

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "What you think doesn't matter. What matters is what the Xing Nong thinks."

The largest power in the Spirit Field isn't it Xing Nong?

It was originally founded by a group of unaffiliated cultivators unwilling to be bullied by clans who banded together. As time passed, their numbers grew and their power gradually strengthened. Coupled with being recognized by the immortal sects.

Eventually, even the Rong Family, the first clan, and the Zhang Family, the second clan, gave them a wide berth.

Now they firmly control the trend of spirit plant prices—when they rise, when they fall—it's entirely up to Xing Nong to decide.

If Ji Mingxuan and the others have Xing Nong backing them, then this matter is no longer just a conflict of interest between two mutual aid associations.

Miao Huayu said to herself: "Originally, the Thousand Sects Dharma Assembly was about to begin, and the immortal sects are now strictly controlling market matters. Yet at this time, they still dare to cause trouble."

Upon hearing this, Xu Zhangqing remained expressionless, appearing quite calm.

Actually, he knew very well in his heart.

Right now, the Hezhu was not present. The only manager at the Spirit Field Core was himself and Hua Lao.

Therefore, these people absolutely dare not cause trouble inside the Spirit Field. They could only run over to the Flower Sea Market side to pick fights.

To be honest, I really want to see what tricks these jumping clowns will pull.

After a while, the two arrived at the Flower Sea Market.

The Spirit Field, or rather Xing Nong's trading point, was located at the southeast corner.

Because the place was large enough, there were many stalls.

Qing Alliance, Linghe Association.

One on the left side, one on the right side.

Basically, you sell yours, I sell mine.

Although there were occasionally small conflicts, they never escalated.

But this time was different. Both sides were about to come to blows, each person quite agitated.

"Calm down. This is the Flower Sea Market, not your home!"

"Why do they get to sell cheaper?"

"Right, isn't this disrupting market prices?"

"Is it possible the price of this thing was never high to begin with?"

"Look, they're deliberately disrupting market prices!"

Both sides stuck to their own words.

One side thought the opposite side sold too expensive, the other side thought the opposite side sold too cheap.

Xu Zhangqing did not go over immediately. Instead, he deliberately watched from the other side, wanting to confirm the current rhythm.

It seemed to be the same old thing—verbal sparring over price.

The spirit plants and medicinal herbs sold by the Qing Alliance side were priced normally.

On the other side, that is, the Linghe Association side, the prices were a bit high.

It was precisely because of this reason that the two sides started fighting.

Miao Huayu asked doubtfully: "Senior Brother, aren't we going over?"

Xu Zhangqing shook his head: "No rush. I want to confirm Xing Nong's attitude."

Actually, Xing Nong basically buys all the spirit plants grown by spirit farmers, though they press the price a bit low.

They won't lose money, but they won't make much either.

That's why many people would rather pay to set up stalls.

Therefore, Xu Zhangqing and Miao Huayu stood and watched from the other side for a while.

For now, Xing Nong had not favored either side.

Actually, it wasn't good to favor anyone.

The Qing Alliance's prices were more normal, with no problems.

Although the Linghe Association side's prices were high, these people had loud voices and dared to cause trouble.

Once things blew up, Xing Nong's management layer would also have a headache.

Moreover, these people's reasons were very simple, but difficult to deal with.

They would say you were deliberately targeting them, these people who just joined the immortal sect.

Meaning, you locals banded together to bully us outsiders.

This kind of worldly problem is useful anywhere, and the effect is surprisingly good.

After confirming roughly, Xu Zhangqing then brought Miao Huayu forward.

"Xu Spirit Envoy!"

Upon seeing Xu Zhangqing, the surrounding people all cupped their hands in salute.

Even one of Xing Nong's managers had to show respect.

There's no way around it—a Spirit Field Cultivator ranks only below the Field Master, Grain Master, and Steward within the entire Spirit Field.

There are even rumors lately that Xu Zhangqing is very likely to take the position of Steward.

If that's true, he'll be even harder to deal with.

At this moment, Ji Mingxuan stepped forward first to greet him: "Xu Dao Friend, long time no see!"

Xu Zhangqing sized him up from head to toe: "Looks like your strength has improved over these years."

Ji Mingxuan nodded slightly: "The Immortal Sect is the Immortal Sect—the Spiritual Energy is richer, allowing me to advance to Foundation Establishment Late Stage in less than five years."

Xu Zhangqing said with a smile that didn't reach his eyes: "Congratulations."

Ji Mingxuan waved his hand and said quite sincerely: "Back then, I owe my timely rescue to you and Qin Baili and others; otherwise I wouldn't be alive today."

After hearing this, Xu Zhangqing's smile faded, and he narrowed his eyes slightly: "Since you're grateful to the Immortal Sect, why are you still causing trouble?"

Ji Mingxuan glanced at the people beside him, then said: "No choice, we all have to live—the more we sell, the more we naturally earn."

"That's right, that's right!"

"You're a Spirit Field Cultivator, not their Spirit Field Cultivator!"

"You can't bully us, can you?"

Immediately, the people around him became restless.

Such a scene made one of the managers of Xing Nong beside them frown.

Xu Zhangqing said nothing, only shifting his gaze coldly; anyone who met his eyes all changed color, quickly lowering their heads one by one.

Spirit Field Cultivator is just one of his identities.

He is also a Core Disciple of Qingmu Peak.

He is also a Water Wood Dual Spirit Root.

He is also a Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivator.

He is also a member of Li Lingbi Team.

Swap in any one of them, and these people can't afford to offend them.

Ji Mingxuan felt the powerful pressure emanating from Xu Zhangqing for the first time; he had to admit that even with the same realm, he still couldn't withstand it.

One of the managers of Xing Nong stepped forward actively to give both sides a way out, smiling and saying: "Cultivator Ling, I'm Niu Bozhang, mainly managing the stalls on the Flower Sea side."

Xu Zhangqing glanced sideways: "Where's Lu Yuanyuan?"

Niu Bozhang hurriedly said: "Elder Sister Lu is preparing to break through to Golden Core Stage and has been in seclusion until now."

Xu Zhangqing turned around, staring straight at him: "Then, how does your Xing Nong plan to handle this situation?"

Niu Bozhang glanced at the people of Qing Alliance upon hearing this, then looked at the people of Linghe Association, and then revealed an awkward smile: "This needs careful consideration."

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand: "No need to consider; I have a ready-made method."

Niu Bozhang, Ji Mingxuan, Miao Huayu, and everyone present were all stunned.

Xu Zhangqing continued: "It's very simple—whichever side's Lingti quality is better, sell according to that side's price.

If Qing Alliance's quality is worse, they must raise the price.

Conversely, Linghe Association must lower the price.

Who agrees, who opposes?"

Although Ji Mingxuan and others had already had a long time of planting experience before joining Dongting Immortal Sect.

But don't forget, Miao Huayu, Xu Linshan, and others were all personally taught and promoted by Xu Zhangqing.

In experience they can't compare, but in technique they absolutely don't lose.

Sure enough, Miao Huayu and others immediately agreed: "No problem!"

Ji Mingxuan and others were a bit hesitant: "This..."

Xu Zhangqing raised his eyebrows: "You oppose?"

Ji Mingxuan looked at Niu Bozhang, and the latter immediately raised his hand: "I agree."

Thus, Ji Mingxuan and others didn't dare to oppose either, and could only nod one by one.

Xu Zhangqing waved his hand, and both sides' Lingti all floated in the air; this moment attracted the attention of passersby on the road, who curiously sized them up.

Just this one move, Ji Mingxuan's face changed, and his heart went "thump" even more.

Sure enough, Xu Zhangqing loudly said the next second: "If I intervene, everyone will feel it's unfair; better to let the passersby evaluate, so as to convince the crowd."

Niu Bozhang secretly thought in his heart: "This Cultivator Ling is courteous to everyone on the surface, but actually his mind is more cunning than a fox."

Ji Mingxuan and others clearly wanted Xu Zhangqing to take action.

But once he really did that, they would be deceived.

They not only wouldn't settle the matter and calm people, but would instead make a bigger and bigger fuss.

However, unexpectedly, although Xu Zhangqing took action, not only him, he actually dragged the surrounding passersby into the water too.

What do passersby represent?

Naturally the "market"!

If they say it's good, then it's good.

From one person judging, it became a group of people evaluating; this method is too clever.

Even if Ji Mingxuan and others prepared many backhands, at this time they had no way.

"Obviously the left side is better, and there's even top-grade quality!"

"Not bad, the left side's overall quality is higher!"

"The right side isn't bad either, just a bit uneven, feels like the heart isn't on cultivation."

Soon, passersby evaluated one after another.

Many of them were old spirit farmers, each having stayed in the Spirit Field for over five years, some even over ten years.

They were experienced and sharp-eyed, able to tell at a glance which side was better and which was relatively worse.

Hearing the surrounding people's comments, Ji Mingxuan and the others looked extremely grim.

The key was that the Road side had more people than them, so even if they wanted to make trouble, they couldn't.

Xu Zhangqing looked at Miao Huayu and asked, "The supreme-grade quality was cultivated by you, right?"

Miao Huayu was a bit nervous: "Yes... yes, it was me."

Xu Zhangqing nodded slightly: "Very good."

Indeed, those who could be directly promoted from the Ling Tian Periphery were not simple.

One could only say, as expected of a genius who cultivated mutant Lingti on his first time farming.

It was considered giving himself face.

Casually praising her, Miao Huayu felt a bit embarrassed, her face turning red.

Then, Xu Zhangqing looked at Ji Mingxuan: "The eyes of the masses are bright as snow; since everyone thinks the Qing Alliance's quality is higher, shouldn't you lower your prices?"

Ji Mingxuan opened his mouth, and only after a long while replied: "Yes."

Xu Zhangqing patted his shoulder: "Since joining the Immortal Sect, you should cherish this hard-won opportunity."

Rather than putting your thoughts on competition, you might as well care more about the Lingti.

After so many years, not only have you not improved, you've regressed more and more; if you're still like this when the Thousand Sects Dharma Assembly begins, isn't that losing face for our Spirit Field?"

Ji Mingxuan lowered his head, unknown what he was thinking inside.

As for the Linghe Association's people, for a moment they were all speechless!