Chapter 299: Chapter 299: Cloud Stone Mine, Han Family Commerce Association

The mineral vein in Yun City was located on Cloud Stone Mountain. It was originally a land of Cloud Stone, but an iron deposit was later discovered within it. The Government Office and the Cyan Yuan Sect then joined forces to mine it, distributing the extracted iron ore proportionally each year.

Although the quality of this iron ore was average, it was still suitable for forging common weapons and farming tools. Furthermore, even within ordinary iron deposits, there would more or less be some better-quality, or even treasure-grade, ores. These were the materials used to forge Thousand Refinements and Sharp Weapon Level weapons.

The higher the level of the weapon, the more materials were required, and the higher the quality demanded of those materials.

And those special artifacts even required materials imbued with unique abilities.

Princess Lan Yue’s Thousand-Faced Treasure Artifact was one such example. Its refining materials were so unique that they granted the effect of a thousand disguises, providing an astonishing means of concealment.

After heading to Qingfeng Pavilion, Yang Chan learned some news about Cloud Stone Mountain from Steward Li, as well as the process for collecting the ledgers.

Under normal circumstances, he would wait for about two days after arriving. This was to give the people on Cloud Stone Mountain time to organize the ledgers. Afterward, he was to go to Cloud Stone Mountain to collect them, and while there, inspect the mineral vein, mining operations, iron ore accumulation, and other related matters, then record his findings.

The whole process would take about a day or two, after which he could return to the Cyan Yuan Sect with the ledgers. Of course, staying a few extra days to rest was also an option.

Upon learning this, Yang Chan didn’t try to be different and just followed the standard procedure. He hadn’t come here to specifically investigate the ledgers or accounts. As long as things proceeded normally, that was fine. He had no desire to get involved.

There might be some shady business going on, but that wasn’t important to him.

The upper echelons of the Cyan Yuan Sect weren’t fools. If there were a major problem, they would surely send people from the Law Enforcement Hall to investigate, not a Pharmacist like him.

Therefore, Yang Chan decided to follow the usual procedure and simply complete the mission he had accepted. In the process, he could also gather the two remaining primary ingredients needed for the Three Revolutions Nourishing Viscera Pill.

Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower.

After learning about the arrangements, Yang Chan informed Steward Li and then headed toward the Han Family Commerce Association in Yun City.

He still needed to find out about the three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flower and the two-hundred-year-old Ghost Spirit Grass from the Han Family Commerce Association, and then learn the specific circumstances of the two families involved.

Previously, he only had a general idea and didn’t know the specifics.

Since he had come to Yun City in person, he would naturally look into it. If the opportunity was right, he would seize it. If not, he wouldn’t force the issue.

With the appearance of the Secret Realm in Silver State, as long as he could obtain some gains there, he probably wouldn’t be short on medicinal ingredients for a while.

Even for high-vintage Superior Spirit Medicines like these, the competition wouldn’t be as fierce. Besides, if worse came to worst, he could just get promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist.

The matter with the Jin Meng Empire had made him feel that his current status as a Basic Level Pharmacist was somewhat inadequate, so the thought of promotion naturally crossed his mind.

The higher his status within the Cyan Yuan Sect, the less likely he was to be treated as a disposable pawn.

In normal times, hiding some of his skills was beneficial. But in times of chaos, hidden abilities would be disregarded, so there was no need to conceal them then.

Yang Chan left Qingfeng Pavilion and walked along the main street of Yun City. He had a rough idea of the Han Family Commerce Association’s location from before he left the Cyan Yuan Sect, and after asking Steward Li at Qingfeng Pavilion, he naturally knew the general area.

The Han Family Commerce Association in Yun City wasn’t small, though of course it was much smaller than Qingfeng Pavilion. Its nature was also different; it generally traded and sold products from various regions, earning a profit from the price differences.

When Yang Chan arrived at the Han Family Commerce Association in Yun City, he saw quite a few people coming and going. Business seemed to be quite good.

Some goods that were scarce in Yun City could naturally be found at the Han Family Commerce Association.

Of course, there were many commerce associations in Yun City, and the Han Family Commerce Association was just one of them. Naturally, there was a great deal of competition among them.

Yang Chan suspected the exorbitant price for the two-hundred-year-old Ghost Spirit Grass might be related to this. Otherwise, why would it be so outrageous? The asking price was more than five times its actual value.

Yang Chan entered the Han Family Commerce Association and directly presented a token given to him by the Han Family. An attendant then led him to a private room. He didn’t wait long before a middle-aged man walked in.

"I am Han Baiyan, the shopkeeper of the Yun City Han Family Commerce Association. It is an honor to meet Pharmacist Yang."

Han Baiyan bowed with his fists clasped upon seeing Yang Chan.

He was well aware of the identity of the man before him. Before Yang Chan had even arrived, he had received a message from the main family instructing him to cooperate fully with Pharmacist Yang, which showed their attitude clearly.

Han Baiyan naturally knew what was important and had come to receive Yang Chan personally. 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"Shopkeeper Han, you should already know the purpose of my visit to Yun City, so I won’t waste any time. Please tell me the specific details about the Ghost Spirit Grass and the Fragrant Celestial Flower."

Seeing the situation, Yang Chan didn’t bother with pleasantries and got straight to the point.

He was here to obtain the Ghost Spirit Grass and the Fragrant Celestial Flower as quickly as possible. If that wasn’t possible, he would find other channels.

Although the Ghost Spirit Grass and Fragrant Celestial Flower were precious, they weren’t impossible to find. Otherwise, the Cyan Yuan Sect wouldn’t be able to collect some every so often.

They could also be found in other states, but that would be more troublesome.

The cultivation resources needed by an Inner Master weren’t that scarce; as long as one was willing to put in the time and effort, they could naturally be found.

"The main family already informed me of your visit, Pharmacist Yang, and instructed me to follow your arrangements."

"The two-hundred-year-old Ghost Spirit Grass in Yun City is with the Zhao Family. The Zhao Family needs to refine a Longevity Two Body Pill. Its primary ingredient is the Instant Flower. A successful refining could extend their Old Ancestor’s lifespan by three years, giving him a chance to break through to the Inner Refining Grandmaster Realm."

"The Zhao Family has two sets of refining materials, allowing for two attempts. As for their requirement, they need a Pharmacist who can refine a First Revolution Nourishing Viscera Pill. The offered reward includes the two-hundred-year-old Ghost Spirit Grass, as well as some other Superior Spiritual Materials."

"As for the three-hundred-year-old Fragrant Celestial Flower, it’s with the Zhong Family. The Zhong Family runs a commerce association in Yun City and is a competitor to the Han Family. That’s why they are demanding a very high price. The Han Family doesn’t dare to act by borrowing Pharmacist Yang’s reputation, so we have no other good options."

"If you go to request it in person, Pharmacist Yang, I imagine the asking price won’t be so absurd. However, I’ve heard that the Zhong Family plans to auction it, so if you want it, you should go as soon as possible. I believe things should go more smoothly that way."

Han Baiyan explained the situation regarding the two primary ingredients to Yang Chan. He knew Yang Chan’s circumstances; although he was currently a Basic Level Pharmacist, with his alchemy abilities, he would likely be promoted to Intermediate Pharmacist before long. At that time, his status would undergo a qualitative leap. Even the entire Han Family would have to bow their heads before him.

Therefore, Han Baiyan’s attitude was extremely sincere. He held nothing back, providing detailed information so that Yang Chan would have a clear understanding of the specific situation.