Chapter 69: Xie Clan Trading House, Prosperity Pavilion

If the first floor sells some ordinary things,

then the second floor starts to become a bit special.

On the bookshelves, there are introductions to various martial arts manuals, along with their respective costs. The people from the Xie Clan trading company aren’t foolish enough to put the actual manuals out here.

Who knows if you have photographic memory and can remember everything inside?

That would be essentially stealing.

Apart from manuals, various pills and some relatively rare herbs are sold on the other side.

"The Spiritual Energy Pill sold among common folks is two hundred taels each, why is it three hundred taels here?"

It seems there is someone else like Ye Liuyun visiting Fragrant Building for the first time to make purchases.

The person is also wearing a mask, just with a slightly thinner figure.

The person in charge of selling isn’t bothered by this remark, instead smiling warmly as they responded.

"Here at Fragrant Building, the price for Spiritual Energy Pills is fixed. Customers can choose to buy outside if they mind."

The attitude showed no concern whether the other party would purchase or not; after all, Fragrant Building never lacks customers.

Spiritual Energy Pills have effects on martial artists below the Innate level, as they can increase their strength. But for those above the Innate level, they are useless.

"..."

You could feel that this masked, thin man was somewhat heartbroken about spending money.

Though the pills sold among common folk are cheaper, the quality is fairly average. Fragrant Building sells at a higher price, but the pill quality is guaranteed. After a moment of hesitation, he still took out the silver notes.

"I’ll buy it!"

He took the packaged Spiritual Energy Pill and hid it tightly on his body, seemingly afraid it would attract attention, and quickly left Fragrant Building.

Ye Liuyun only watched for a while before retracting his gaze.

The allure of wealth, perhaps that’s why many customers who enter Fragrant Building wear masks.

As for why nobody fights inside Fragrant Building,

from entering until now, Ye Liuyun already detected the presence of several Postnatal Martial Artist’s auras.

The most crucial thing was,

Ye Liuyun, who detected something, suddenly raised his head and looked toward the upper floor. There, he sensed the aura of an Innate Martial Artist.

That person hadn’t bothered hiding their cultivation fluctuations.

Perhaps this was to deter guests at Fragrant Building as they consider if they have the strength to cause trouble here.

Of course.

Ye Liuyun was sincerely preparing to make purchases, and the stronger Fragrant Building was, the more Ye Liuyun liked it. Doesn’t this mean the place surely has good stuff?

Thinking like this,

Ye Liuyun started searching through the manual bookshelves.

Most of them were manuals for martial artists’ cultivation, and most were common; not many were rare.

After searching for quite some time, Ye Liuyun still hadn’t found a single technique manual.

"Is there none?"

It shouldn’t be possible.

Glancing at the stairs leading to the third floor, Ye Liuyun considered and decided to go take a look.

Since I’m here,

I can’t go back empty-handed.

However!

Just as Ye Liuyun stepped onto the stairs, a Postnatal Martial Artist, who was guarding within Fragrant Building, raised a hand to block him.

"Non-members are not allowed on the third floor."

"Members?"

Good heavens, Fragrant Building even has a membership system?

"How do you become a Fragrant Building member?"

Ye Liuyun became somewhat interested.

"Those spending over ten thousand taels at Fragrant Building can become members."

Ten thousand taels? Good heavens, although Ye Liuyun currently doesn’t lack ten thousand taels, it’s still surprising.

Fragrant Building truly makes money.

However, this indirectly indicates there might be good things on the third floor. Should I go have a look?

Just as Ye Liuyun was contemplating whether to spend the ten thousand taels.

Accompanied by light footsteps, a beautiful figure dressed in light red gauze with an extraordinary appearance descended from upstairs.

"Has the young master not found anything desirable yet?"

The woman parted her thin lips slightly, her long black hair cascading over her shoulders, exuding a unique elegance.

Fragrant Building actually had such a beauty.

Ye Liuyun’s eyes slightly shifted, sizing up the woman who descended from the third floor.

"Target: Xie Ling’Er.

Cultivation: First-class Martial Artist.

Talent Entries: Innate Charm (Purple), Extraordinary Comprehension (Blue), Observant (Blue),"

"Innate Charm (Purple): Naturally charming, possessing irresistible allure."

One purple and two blues, plus the cultivation as a First-class Martial Artist.

This Xie Ling’Er seemed like a delicate woman, but her strength definitely wasn’t weak.

Also, surname Xie? She might have some connection with the Xie Clan trading company.

Due to wearing a mask, Ye Liuyun didn’t worry about being recognized and responded naturally with a smile.

"It’s my first time visiting Fragrant Building, I’m not familiar with the rules here."

"It’s alright. Since it’s the young master’s first visit, it’s normal not to know much. But you can tell me what item you desire, I can find it for you."

After speaking,

Xie Ling’Er proactively stepped closer to Ye Liuyun.

With her natural fragrance and unique allure, not many men could resist.

However,

Ye Liuyun never believed there was love without reason in this world.

Being so friendly without knowing each other, does she think I’m some naive young man entering the world of martial arts?

Thinking this, Ye Liuyun raised his head looking toward the third floor, is it because of that Innate Martial Artist?

"Much appreciated!"

Nonetheless, Ye Liuyun didn’t refuse.

A free helper comes along, no harm in utilizing it.

"I want to find some technique manuals, but didn’t find any on the second floor, so I thought of checking out the third floor."

"Technique manuals?"

Xie Ling’Er seemed surprised that Ye Liuyun wanted technique manuals.

But she quickly reacted.

"In Great Qian, few cultivate techniques, technique manuals don’t sell well, so naturally they aren’t sold here."

This is just a branch of Fragrant Building, while the headquarters of the Xie Clan trading company isn’t in Great Qian.

Initially, Fragrant Building did sell technique manuals, but the Great Qian Dynasty practiced martial arts; generally, what sells are cultivation manuals. Technique manuals don’t sell well, so they aren’t sold and instead moved to other branches.

"However, I remember there is indeed one technique manual in stock. If you need it, I can have it fetched for you."

"Much appreciated!"

Soon, a technique manual was brought before Ye Liuyun.

’Wind and Stone.’

According to the description, it’s a wind attribute technique a bit higher than Basic Fire Control Skill but not by much.

Regarding the price.

"Three thousand eight hundred taels?"

It sure isn’t cheap.

Seeing this, Xie Ling’Er smiled and said.

"If the young master likes it, I can sell it to you for three thousand taels."

She knocked off eight hundred taels with a single sentence.

"....."