Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1211 - 856: Changes in the Mixed Element Forum, the Era of Emerging Geniuses (Part 2)

Seeing the contents of the post, Han Yu felt a surge of emotion. The poster, Sun Wuming, was truly earnest, and the information provided was incredibly useful and practical.

With this content, he could swiftly become accustomed to the Mixed Element Forum.

It was no wonder Sun Wuming was so renowned on the forum.

The number of members who had benefited from Sun Wuming's generosity was likely immense.

"This place allows for the sale of so many treasures?"

"Even the shops in major cities aren't this extensive."

Han Yu's eyes widened as he observed the confidence of the forum members.

By simply clicking on a member's profile, one could access their shops.

These profiles listed a myriad of treasures available for purchase.

Virtually every member operated as a shop.

Actually, the shops on the Mixed Element Forum weren't always this comprehensive.

Initially, most only offered a few specialized items.

However, after decades of growth, as the cultivation levels of the Mixed Element Alliance members steadily increased, their standing within their respective forces also rose, granting them greater resources and influence.

For instance, Ye Linglong's own creation, the Linglong Pavilion, had flourished into a major trading company.

Other members of the Mixed Element Alliance had similarly established their own smaller chambers of commerce.

Regardless of the specific method, over the long course of development, the resources accessible to the Mixed Element Alliance members had become astonishing, spread across the various significant states and cities of the Great Xuan Dynasty.

Despite the seemingly large number of five thousand members, when dispersed across such a vast area, they were merely a few drops in the ocean.

Consequently, the level of competition among them remained relatively low.

At this juncture, Han Yu continued to browse the forum's posts.

A considerable number of members were frequently posting, with the majority seeking assistance.

Numerous members would then provide replies.

"Esteemed fellow cultivators, I require a substantial quantity of Silvermoon Grass, as much as can be procured. The recent conflict with the demons has been exceedingly fierce, demanding the refinement of numerous Silver Moon Pills to mend the injuries of many cultivators. This has caused the price of this vital spirit grass to surge dramatically in my region. I hope fellow cultivators can offer their support."

"Haha, that is but a minor concern. The Silvermoon Grass in your locale must be depleted, but where I reside, it grows in abundance, and the cost is quite reasonable. I can provide it to you at a fair market rate. May you seize this opportunity to amass wealth."

"Fellow cultivators, I am in need of a large quantity of Thunder Essence Copper. A high-tier cultivator in my vicinity requires a significant amount of Thunder Essence Copper to mend his lifebound magical treasure. Unfortunately, the nearby supply of Thunder Essence Copper is scarce. Due to the incessant assaults by demons on various human cities, trade routes in the surrounding areas have long been severed. Acquiring Thunder Essence Copper has become exceedingly challenging. I implore you to lend your aid."

"Thunder Essence Copper, you say? That is a simple matter. I happen to be mining at a Thunder Essence Copper vein and can seize the chance to acquire some. If your offer is amenable, the quantity can be increased."

"Recently, I intend to embark on an expedition into the XX Spirit Ruins. Are any fellow cultivators interested in forming a team? We can establish a contract beforehand, guaranteeing a secure partnership free from betrayal."

"Haha, that area is far too perilous. I strongly advise against it. The members of this forum will not accompany you to your demise. Best of luck."

"Elders, I am currently practicing the XX Cultivation Technique and find myself overwhelmed by its intricacies. I am curious if any elder can assist me in resolving my queries. This is a paid inquiry, and a generous reward will be bestowed if the answer proves satisfactory."

Innumerable members of the Mixed Element Alliance posted a diverse array of topics on the forum.

And a multitude of these posts garnered substantial engagement.

Compared to a few decades prior, the Mixed Element Forum was undoubtedly many times more vibrant.

This newfound liveliness left Han Yu astonished; it was his first encounter with such a bustling environment.

The cultivators who frequented the Mixed Element Forum were all exceptionally capable individuals.

At this moment, he felt as though he had glimpsed the very tip of the iceberg of the world's truly elite cultivation society.

"The members on this forum are, in essence, merchants."

"All manner of treasures can be acquired from them."

"Provided one possesses spirit stones, spirit rice, elixirs, and various rare spirit medicines are all within reach for purchase."

"This eliminates the necessity of venturing to distant cities."

"Furthermore, the prices here are remarkably low."

"It is entirely possible to profit handsomely from the price differentials."

Han Yu's eyes sparkled with excitement; he had immediately perceived lucrative prospects.

Fundamentally, a merchant's trade involves purchasing at a lower price and selling at a higher one.

As long as these transactions continued, substantial profits could be consistently earned.

He could completely acquire various treasures on the forum at bargain prices before selling them to the villagers.

However, the villagers were too impoverished to generate substantial earnings.

Nevertheless, this still represented a route to rapid enrichment.

"Wait a moment, could it be that senior Han Feng employed this method to achieve sudden wealth?"

Han Yu immediately recalled the recent past events involving senior Han Feng.

Initially, senior Han Feng was merely an ordinary cultivator, hailing from an extremely humble background, and only managed to earn some wages by toiling as a miner in the nearby Flame Crystal mine vein.

Abruptly, however, a period commenced where senior Han Feng became affluent.

Subsequently, numerous individuals within the village conjectured that senior Han Feng must have inherited the legacy of some high-tier cultivator.

It now appears that the villagers' assumptions were mistaken.

Indeed, the reality proved far more astounding than anyone had speculated.

"Mixed Element Forum? Flame Crystal mine vein?"

"Hold on, could it be that senior Han Feng illicitly extracted ore from the Flame Crystal mine vein, leading to his rapid rise in wealth?"

A sudden realization struck Han Yu, instantly illuminating the path to senior Han Feng's prosperity.

Under normal circumstances, for a miner to pilfer ore from the mine vein would be virtually impossible.

This is due to the stringent prohibition against miners carrying any storage bags into the mines.

Even upon exiting, they are subjected to thorough inspections, preventing any Flame Crystal from being removed.

Yet, with the advent of the Mixed Element Forum, the situation changed entirely.

Senior Han Feng could fully leverage the Mixed Element Forum's capabilities to teleport the pilfered ore to the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, thereby ensuring no discrepancies could be detected by other cultivators.

Concurrently, he could then offer these Flame Crystals for sale to other forum members, amassing considerable spirit stones.

More crucially, the spirit stones earned need not be physically withdrawn; he could also purchase spirit rice, elixirs, and other valuables through the forum. Even if other cultivators were to conduct an investigation at his residence, they would find nothing suspicious.

This was because senior Han Feng had long since stored all his accumulated wealth within the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall.

Only when absolutely necessary would he retrieve the treasures from its confines.

Although this process incurred certain fees, it offered unparalleled security.

No one could uncover any evidence, even if a thorough inspection were carried out.

"I understand now; it's no wonder senior Han Feng could accumulate immense wealth in such a short span."

"However, he couldn't resist the urge and proceeded to construct a house within the village."

"Furthermore, he acquired numerous elixirs, spirit talismans, and magical artifacts, behaving much like a nouveau riche."

"Wait, could it be that senior Han Feng actually perished at the hands of demons, rather than succumbing to a conspiracy?"

"Perhaps someone coveted senior Han Feng's riches and plotted to end his life to seize them."

Han Yu's pupils contracted, a chilling possibility instantly dawning upon him.

After all, during this recent period, senior Han Feng had been exceedingly ostentatious, flaunting his newfound status at every opportunity.

While he meticulously concealed the existence of the Mixed Element Forum, outsiders presumed that senior Han Feng had acquired his wealth through some means associated with a high-tier cultivator, thus achieving overnight riches.

If an individual harboring malicious intent were to decide on assassinating Han Feng, it was perhaps not entirely inconceivable.

Otherwise, considering all of senior Han Feng's accumulated advantages, how could he have met his end so readily?

"Currently, my cultivation base remains far too weak."

"Even if I ascertain the identity of Han Feng's killer, I would likely be powerless against them."

"At this present moment, the paramount objective is dedicated cultivation to enhance my strength."

"Moreover, I must ensure my transformations remain undetected by others; otherwise, it would inevitably reveal certain anomalies."

"It appears I must depart from Han Family Village."

"Han Family Village is simply too impoverished; even a slight display of affluence would be immediately noticed by others."

Han Yu drew a deep, steadying breath.

His intention was to journey to the nearby city.

The reason being that the inhabitants of Han Family Village were all poor.

Any minor indication of wealth would be perceived as unusual by the surrounding villagers.

However, upon entering the city, where affluent cultivators were commonplace, any subtle alteration in his own circumstances would be inconsequential. Regrettably, senior Han Feng failed to grasp this crucial point and instead exposed his wealth, thereby inviting a fatal catastrophe.