Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Chapter 731: Chapter 731: Accidental Success

The commercial trade in Thousand Star Immortal City was incredibly developed, with shops of every shape and color as plentiful as the hairs on a cow.

Although there weren’t many merchants among the neighbors coming to offer congratulations, they all had a mental ledger from long-term exposure to such transactions, plus the needs of life, work, and cultivation.

They had a clear understanding of the appropriate price range for items of any given tier.

Wang Chen displayed Magic Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts on the shelves, 90% of which were of medium to high quality, with about 10% being of the finest quality. The prices were clearly marked, basically at 80% of the market rate!

You should know that because of the intense competition, prices for Magic Artifacts, Pills, Talismans, etc., sold in the shops of Thousand Star Immortal City were not only transparent but also highly stable.

It was rare for one shop to charge 100 Spirit Stones for an item, while another charged only 80.

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The cost was right there; it wasn’t a joke that there could be a loss—not just missing out on 20%, but even 5% could mean operating at a loss.

Selling at low prices was often an act of desperation for shops needing to recoup some capital.

For instance, if a business was close to shutting down or if inventory was severely overstocked to the point of no other choice but to take a loss.

The Magic and Spiritual Artifacts Wang Chen offered included weapons like Flying Swords, longbows, soft whips, heavy hammers, as well as defensive equipments such as shields, protective umbrellas, and Golden Bells— all popular models on the market.

Selling at a 20% discount was simply too good-hearted!

Several Hunter Cultivators were greatly tempted but also had some reservations.

Although Wang Chen’s storefront displayed the emblem of a three-star Artifact Refiner, he was indeed young. Who could guarantee that these discounted Magic and Spiritual Artifacts didn’t have any issues?

If there were problems at critical moments, it could be fatal.

In fact, most Battle Cultivators, Hunter Cultivators, and Dharma Cultivators preferred to buy their equipment from the same shop.

Because they were familiar with it, there was a level of trust.

But the difference of 20% in price was incredibly tempting. One Battle Cultivator couldn’t help but ask, “Boss Wang, can we handle these Spiritual Artifacts?”

Wang Chen replied with a smile, “Of course, feel free to try out whichever one you’re interested in.”

These Magic and Spiritual Artifacts were all results of him practicing and gaining experience. All the designs and models also came entirely from “Nine Directions Refinement,” so they could be considered standard equipment.

Today, Wang Chen had put it all on sale for one reason alone.

Recuperate funds.

For the sake of earning experience points in “Nine Directions Refinement Skill,” he spent a significant amount of Spirit Stones to buy materials.

Some of these materials were consumed and lost in the refinement process, while the rest became the various Magic and Spiritual Artifacts on the shelves now.

“This one, I would like to examine this Spiritual Artifact!”

“Please hand me that longbow.”

“The shield looks good…”

No sooner had Wang Chen finished speaking than several Battle and Hunter Cultivators eagerly reached out for the items.

Battle and Hunter Cultivators often ventured outside for adventures and hunts, with their weapons and armor frequently being damaged in battle. Therefore, buying equipment was an essential need and they were particularly sensitive to the prices.

Su Ziling quickly took down the items indicated by these cultivators and handed them over for inspection.

She wasn’t worried about anyone running off with the goods at all.

Since today’s visitors were all neighbors, everyone knew each other well; no one would ruin their reputation over one or two Magic or Spiritual Artifacts.

Moreover, stealing from a shop’s stock in Thousand Star Immortal City was considered a serious crime. A Cultivator committing such an act would find it impossible to stand their ground in this place.

Once the items were in hand, several Battle and Hunter Cultivators immediately infused Mana to inspect them.

According to the rules, they couldn’t refine the equipment on the spot, but they could inspect and perceive the internal condition of the magic artifacts, allowing for a more accurate assessment of their tier and value.

This was a basic skill for cultivators in Thousand Star Immortal City.

Then everyone discovered that these Magic and Spiritual Artifacts were practically teaching-material perfect!

The gear Wang Chen refined, whether in terms of size, weight, or design and pattern, was standardized to an astonishing degree.

The items were not dazzling, but there were no parts worth criticizing at all!

Considering Wang Chen’s age and background, this made him all the more incredible.

It was well known that artifact refiners who could craft such magic artifacts were often specially trained by noble clans and major sects.

Wang Chen had been in Thousand Star City for less than half a year, and he didn’t have any significant heritage to speak of.

It could only be said that he was exceptionally talented!

At this point, several battle cultivators and hunter cultivators dispelled their doubts, and each took out spirit stones to purchase the equipment in their hands.

Those who acted quickly got them, and those who were slow did not—they feared that the prices wouldn’t be this cheap after today.

So even if they were tight on money, they gritted their teeth, borrowed spirit stones, and bought what they wanted!

“Zi Ling, go get the ice pops from the fridge.”

Wang Chen personally greeted his small shop’s first batch of customers, without forgetting the other neighbors on the street.

In Thousand Star Immortal City, a good reputation was extremely important.

“Okie dokie!”

Su Ziling crisply agreed with a voice and immediately brought a wooden box out from the back room.

The girl opened the wooden box, and under everyone’s curious gaze, she took out the ice pops wrapped in waxed paper and distributed them to everyone present.

These creamy-colored ice pops were about three inches square, frozen solid, emitting a wisp of cold air, and had a faintly sweet aroma.

They were actually Wufeng Ice Bricks from Wang Chen’s previous life!

Although this world did not have electric refrigerators, there were ice magic, magic artifacts, and talismans.

As for the ingredients needed to make the ice bricks, even if they couldn’t be found in Thousand Star City, there were plenty of alternatives.

After several trials, Wang Chen even perfected the classic vanilla flavor.

This batch of ice bricks meant as a treat for the guests was vanilla flavored.

Initially, Wang Chen only considered these ice bricks as a special treat for guests, but to his surprise, after trying them, everyone’s faces lit up with expressions of “I can’t believe such delicious food exists in this world.”

The popularity exceeded his expectations!

Especially the children who came with their adults, once they tasted the ice bricks, they could never have enough.

After finishing one, they still wanted more, tugging at their parents’ sleeves and cooing, “Dad, Mom, I want more ice pops.”

So the adults had no choice but to swallow their pride and ask for more, or to buy them with spirit stones.

Of course, Wang Chen couldn’t possibly charge them; he had Su Ziling bring out two more boxes to distribute.

The bustling scene in the shop drew the attention of passersby, who came in to see what was going on.

Wang Chen simply had Su Ziling distribute ice bricks to these onlookers as well.

All who came were guests, regardless of whether they bought anything or not, treating everyone equally was the proper way to do business!

After tasting the delicious ice bricks, some passersby felt embarrassed and consequently took a look at the items on the shelves.

Several deals were made!

From morning to afternoon, the ice pops Wang Chen had in his homemade fridge were all distributed without a single one left.

And nearly a third of the magic artifacts and spiritual artifacts displayed in his shop were sold!

This was indeed an outstanding achievement. Considering this was not a wealthy area and people’s purchasing power was limited, Wang Chen never expected to sell this many items.

He made back a good amount of his investment.

If it had to be said, the ice pops and ice bricks really contributed significantly, an unwitting successful venture.

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