Chapter 23: War Resumes
If you set aside the 'deadly poison master's' illegal activities and his discordant personality, Lin Gui really could be considered to be a good teacher and friend to Chen Li.
Every time he chatted with Lin Gui, Chen Li felt that he had gained a lot; a lot of the common knowledge of the Cultivation World was casually absorbed by Chen Li during these talks.
Summer gave way to autumn.
After just over a month of peace, the Green River District stirred once again.
Perhaps having assessed the strength of the Longevity Sect, or maybe due to other emergencies, both sides were preparing for war once more. Spurred by the conflict, the market in the district suddenly experienced a business boom.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, Chen Li not only sold all the Evil-Repelling Talismans he had accumulated over the period at a 50% markup, but he also managed to sell off a large stock of 'Path-Finding Talismans' and 'Cleaning Talismans' that had been languishing unsold.
Even the two protective 'Amulet' and 'Featherweight Talisman' he kept on hand were resold at double the price, netting him a substantial profit from the war.
As a result, his wealth soared to a total of sixty-one Low-grade Spirit Stones.
When it came down to it, having bought 'Amulets' and 'Featherweight Talismans' twice, he hadn't wasted money. On the contrary, by buying and selling them, he had earned a net profit of seven Low-grade Spirit Stones.
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"Fellow Daoist, have you enlisted yet?" asked a Loose Cultivator who had come to Lin Gui to buy pills. After completing his purchase, he lingered, assuming a chatty demeanor.