infodatos Chapter 77: Senior Sister, no matter how talented he is, he's only an apprentice. How could you
Chapter 77: Senior Sister, no matter how talented he is, he's only an apprentice. How could you
Yao Yao had never seen Zhao Nan calmly examine anything. He usually just glanced at things casually and made decisions as they came. Only now, that note made her raise an eyebrow. "Is this real?"
"This [Wood-Born Fruit] is of the same origin as the first [Wood-Born Spirit Plant] in my body. After I transform it, I can clearly perceive its characteristics." Jiang Qiu nodded.
"How much do you want for one?"
He laughed and said, "This is my first time selling this kind of thing, so I'm not sure about the market price. Could you give me some advice, shop owner?"
Zhao Nan turned to look at the [Wood Fruit] on the potted plant, a hint of emotion flashing in her eyes:
"In terms of its effects alone, it is comparable to a high-grade [Awakening Pill]. This mutation is so natural that it is equivalent to three level 2 [Awakening Pills]."
"Huh?" Yao Yao secretly counted on three fingers, her eyes wide. Doesn't that mean one [Wooden Fruit] costs 3 million? What kind of effect could be worth so much? In the end, it's just a level 1 spirit fruit!
She frowned deeply, then shuddered in disbelief, only to hear her senior sister slowly say:
"It should be worth 3 million per fruit, but that price isn't suitable for a level 1 spirit fruit. I'll buy [Wood-Growing Fruit] for 1 million per fruit, and I'll personally refine one high-grade pill for every 10 fruits. How about that?"
One million per fruit is already the standard for high-grade spiritual fruits. Only rare mutated fruits like the [Wood-Growing Fruit] are worth that much. Under normal circumstances, a level 1 spiritual fruit will not be more expensive than that, but the opportunity to refine pills is even more valuable.
Senior Sister is able to improve the [Awakening Pill], which is essentially a high-grade pill, into a level 2 version. Her alchemy skills in this field are unparalleled in the city. She is qualified to participate in the development and reform conference and sit at the same table with the principals and directors.
Many martial arts masters, spiritual plant masters, and even fellow alchemists have come to her door seeking her out, offering large sums of money to have her refine pills. However, most of them declined due to their busy schedules, as refining high-level pills takes too long and would delay the improvement of the [Awakening Pill].
Only cultivators who have signed up for the premium special supply can ask her for help, so why would she promise Jiang Qiu today?
Yao Yao was speechless, her scalp tingling.
Jiang Qiu's eyes brightened. Alchemists usually only exchange alchemy opportunities with spirit plant masters with whom they have close relationships, especially for sought-after up-and-coming alchemists, whose opportunities are priceless.
Moreover, 1 million for a single [Wood Fruit] is not a low price. Even without considering the loss of spiritual energy, the cost of a single "Superior Abundant Harvest" tree is less than 10,000, making it very profitable.
The profit is enough to rent out several hundred pots.
He readily nodded, "Okay."
"Yaoyao, draft a premium exclusive supply agreement."
"Premium Exclusive? Oh, okay."
Yao Yao paused for a moment, then stumbled downstairs. When she returned, she was holding a warm, premium-grade exclusive agreement, the paper as smooth as silk. "It's been drafted."
Jiang Qiu's heart skipped a beat. High-level exclusive supply agreements are usually only signed by spiritual plant masters. She didn't expect the other party to value her so much, and her blood couldn't help but burn.
He carefully reviewed it. The premium exclusive agreement did not completely restrict the sales channels for spiritual plant masters, but he had to communicate with the client before reselling it to others.
Similarly, Party A shall also inform Party B of the uses and approximate results of the [Wood Fruit].
There's nothing wrong with mutual trust.
With a swish, Jiang Qiu signed the document cleanly.
Soon they received a total of 145.8 million yuan in deposits, and the balance exceeded 200 million yuan. With ample funds at their disposal, they decided not to stay any longer.
After harvesting all the fruit, he picked up the remaining potted mother plant, smiled, and said goodbye before leaving.
Watching his figure recede into the distance downstairs, Yao Yao could no longer contain herself; her brows furrowed deeply, and she muttered indignantly:
"Senior sister, no matter how talented he is, he's only an intern. How come you signed him to a high-level exclusive contract all of a sudden?"
"The effects of this [Wood Fruit] are worthwhile," Zhao Nan said, lifting the emerald green [Wood Fruit] with her fingertips, her eyes clear as water. "It can be used as the main ingredient for the [Awakening Pill]."
"The precious results of [Wood Growth] shouldn't be surprising if it can be used as the main ingredient in a level 2 elixir, right?" Yao Yao scratched her head, completely puzzled.
After all, Jiang Qiu's [Golden Spirit Cage] is a fertile spiritual plant, and the proportions are given entirely according to the main ingredient standard, so it can be considered half of the main ingredient for [Awakening Pill].
The 【Wood-Born Fruit】is a rare and infertile mutant fruit, extremely precious, and it is only natural that it receives such treatment.
Why is my senior sister so good to him...?
"More than level 2." Zhao Nan uttered four words softly, which suddenly stirred up a storm in Yao Yao's mind. She looked up sharply, goosebumps rising all over her body.
"Wha...what do you mean by more than level 2?"
"A level 1 spirit fruit can't be used to refine a high-level pill!"
Jiang Qiao replied, "It's not a high-grade pill, but after consuming his [Wood-Growing Fruit], there's a high probability that he'll awaken a common wood-attribute physique, which is stronger than a level 2 [Awakening Pill]."
Yao Yao was stunned, her eyes wide. "Really? He's not kidding us, is he?"
"I have previously refined high-grade [Awakening Pills] for those with acquired wood-type physiques. Their auras share some essential commonalities, making it difficult to fake them."
Zhao Nan's tone remained as calm and serene as ever.
"Really...really that amazing?" Yao Yao gasped. "Doesn't that mean if you use it to refine a Level 2 [Awakening Pill], you can achieve the same effects as a Level 1 [Awakening Pill], but at less than half the cost!"
"Is this still a level 2 pill?!"
With a thud, Zhao Nan spun the [Wood Fruit] and compared it with the Level 2 Wood Attribute Spirit Fruit in his left hand. The latter was lackluster, "between Level 2 pills and high-level pills."
She paused for a moment, then said, "It should be considered a secondary high-grade pill."
Yao Yao was stunned: "There's such a classification?"
"Yes, the city's regulations represent the best formula path for non-high-grade pills, because the materials are of the highest quality in their class, and it is often an isolated case that is difficult to replicate."
*Tap* Zhao Nan placed the Level 2 Wood-attribute Spirit Fruit into the basket, leaving the [Wood Fruit] in his hand.
"Put the main ingredient back in the cold storage. We won't refine the [Awakening Pill] today. I'll design a recipe for the [Wood Fruit]. You can contact the suppliers for me later."
"Oh? Okay!"
……
Back at the Nine Plant Garden, Jiang Qiu counted the funds and headed to the logistics department's service hall. Today was the end of the month, the day when many spiritual plants were coming to the end of their growth cycle.
Like a bustling underground market, cultivators of all ages gathered at Jiuzhiyuan, queuing at various windows to plan their resources for the next cycle.
Some people ordered potting soil, some ordered pots, some ordered seedlings, and some even pre-rented pot spaces. Among them were several familiar faces.
Jiang Qiu followed the electronic indicator and saw two familiar faces at the end of the line greeting her.
"You've grown up, Xiao Du. How come you're willing to rent a spot this time?" Old Tian patted the man on the shoulder.
"Old Tian?" Du Ziyue turned around and sighed, "There's nothing I can do. The [Growth Realm] requires too much spiritual energy. If I don't expand the cultivation, my realm will regress."
"Hehe, that's how it is, we all get through it," Old Tian chuckled. "How's the first-generation hybridization going?"
"Sigh, I have the mother plant, the 'Wood Edge Flower,' readily available, but I bought the father plant, the 'Wood Vine,' from the storehouse. It's just a common spirit seed, and I thought it would be easy to cultivate, but the first generation died. I have to buy a new one."
"Although the [Wood Edge Flower] and [Wood Vine] are common spirit species, hybridization in the first generation is still difficult. Fortunately, the garden has a lot of experience, so we can just ask around and try."
Du Ziyue nodded, then asked in return, "By the way, Lao Tian, why are you also renting a basin space? Don't you need to spend a lot of money regularly to treat your old injury? Do you still have spare money?"