Steady Cultivation: Starting With the Perk “Work Hard, Rest Hard” Chapter 595: The Explosively Popular Crescent Moon Equipment

"Master, I don't quite grasp why we aren't uploading them directly for sale in the Merit Points Mall? Wouldn't that yield higher prices and faster returns?"

After procuring the necessary materials, Li Chun inquired as he presented them to Su Yuan.

Su Yuan, with a casual air, deposited the materials into the Heaven-Earth Cauldron, ensconced within the Chaos Furnace, and instructed it to commence mass-producing the standard-issue weaponry.

He then shook his head. "We've only just joined the alliance. It's not wise to attract too much attention right now. If we list them in the mall immediately, we'll be under everyone's watchful eyes."

Li Chun's expression shifted to one of understanding, yet he still voiced his concern, "I still believe that even these inexpensive, standard-issue weapons will cause quite a stir."

"At most, it will only create a ripple within this single city," Su Yuan replied, a dismissive wave accompanying his words. "You should focus your efforts on managing things smoothly."

"As you command." Li Chun acknowledged, his comprehension clear.

Stall Area.

Zheng Bowen was already fully engrossed, the vendor's area a hive of activity.

One Crescent Moon equipment piece after another was exchanged, and in return, he raked in a staggering two hundred million Chaos Jade pieces.

Beside him, Zheng Li, her face beaming, could barely contain her delight.

The Crescent Moon equipment had proven to be an astounding success!

Shortly after their wares were displayed, they had captivated the interest of numerous Dominators.

A price of two hundred million Chaos Jade pieces could secure a slightly lesser standard-issue weapon, representing a peak cost-performance ratio for many newcomers.

Word of their offerings spread like wildfire, drawing an immediate influx of eager buyers.

In a mere half-day, every piece of Crescent Moon equipment was completely sold out.

Even the Seven Stars equipment saw its stock dwindle to just five remaining pieces!

While Zheng Bowen's spirits were high, he couldn't shake a growing sense of unease as he detected several concealed gazes fixed upon them throughout the day.

A knot formed in Zheng Bowen's stomach. They had become targets.

Within this brief period, the Chaos Jade accumulated in his possession had surged past fifty billion. Such immense wealth was undeniably a magnet for avarice.

"Xiao Li, we're not selling any more of the remaining stock!" Zheng Bowen transmitted his thoughts urgently.

"What's amiss, brother?" Zheng Li immediately sensed the shift in atmosphere. "Have we attracted unwanted attention?"

"Mhm. Greed is a powerful motivator. We're safe within the city's confines, but venturing outside presents a different risk," Zheng Bowen stated with gravity.

"Then, what course of action should we take?" Zheng Li inquired, her voice tinged with nervousness.

"We must seize this moment to replenish our stock. The Seven Stars Artifacting Shop is just over there, and they're also selling. The news won't be kept under wraps indefinitely. Let's capitalize on this brief window before the full extent of our success becomes widely known."

Zheng Bowen and Zheng Li swiftly dismantled their stall and departed the bustling Stall Area.

The hidden observers continued their pursuit, their attention unwavering.

However, by ducking in and out of various shops and utilizing subtle transfigurations, the pair managed to elude their persistent trackers.

They hurried back to the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop.

"Oh? Back so soon, you two?" Li Chun remarked, a touch of surprise in his voice.

"Here is the payment!"

Zheng Bowen gestured broadly, producing the entirety of the funds from their previous large-scale purchase—a sum totaling 52.5 billion Chaos Jade pieces!

Li Chun's eyes widened in astonishment. "Sold out that rapidly?"

"Indeed, your standard-issue weapons are remarkably easy to move!"

Zheng Bowen then declared, "For this next batch, I intend to secure a wholesale order of 500 Crescent Moon standard-issue equipment pieces and one hundred Seven Stars weapons!"

Li Chun expressed his astonishment, "Such a substantial quantity?"

"Rest assured, we are confident in our ability to sell every single one!" Zheng Bowen affirmed without hesitation.

Li Chun regarded him with a discerning gaze. "Fellow Daoist Zheng, it would be prudent to act within your capabilities!"

"Understood!"

Zheng Bowen proceeded to finalize another transaction agreement with the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop.

The duo then made their hasty departure.

Not long after, they reappeared in the stall area, their weapons once again laid out for display.

"Look, that vendor is back!"

"Quick! Standard-issue equipment for two hundred million Chaos Jade. You can turn a profit just by buying and reselling!"

"These are genuine goods. Although the quality is slightly inferior, the difference is negligible, yet the price has been reduced by a third!"

A throng of Dominators, alerted by the spreading news, converged on the Stall Area. Upon spotting Zheng Bowen, they immediately moved to make their purchases.

In less than half an hour, the weapons Zheng Bowen had just acquired wholesale were entirely snapped up.

Even the higher-priced Seven Stars equipment found eager buyers.

Just as Zheng Bowen was preparing to pack up and leave.

An individual stepped forward and inquired in a hushed tone, "Fellow Daoist Zheng Bowen, might we have a private word?"

Zheng Bowen's brow furrowed. He hadn't even revealed his name, merely an ordinary Dominator, yet his identity had been ascertained with such astonishing speed.

"What is it? Speak directly!"

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Zheng, could you inform me of the source of your goods? The price is negotiable."

Zheng Bowen frowned, glancing around once more, and could faintly detect several other gazes fixed upon him.

"Ten billion, and I'll sell you this channel information!" Zheng Bowen transmitted mentally.

"Oh?"

The inquirer showed a flicker of surprise. He hadn't anticipated Zheng Bowen would agree so readily to revealing the information, which momentarily caught him off guard.

"Is ten billion too much? Eighty billion at most!"

He initiated his habitual bargaining.

"Deal!" Zheng Bowen immediately assented.

This response left the other individual feeling somewhat unsettled. He wasn't concerned about Zheng Bowen haggling; rather, he was taken aback by the swift agreement without any negotiation.

However, as matters stood, he gritted his teeth and agreed. After all, this expense could likely be reimbursed.

And so, Zheng Bowen completed the transaction, selling a piece of information to this person.

Witnessing this, the other cultivators who had been secretly observing promptly stepped forward, eager to acquire the same information.

Zheng Bowen proceeded to sell the information without any hesitation.

He managed to sell another five copies in rapid succession.

The actions of these initial six buyers sparked further interest among the crowd.

One by one, they secretly transmitted their requests to Zheng Bowen.

To honor his earlier significant clients, Zheng Bowen paused briefly before resuming the sale of the information.

Zheng Bowen accommodated all who approached, and with each subsequent sale, the price for the information continued to diminish. Finally, when the selling price had dropped to a mere ten million Chaos Jade, he leisurely packed his belongings and vanished into hiding.

He remotely finalized the payment with Li Chun, then secreted himself away in a temporarily rented room within the city, not daring to venture out.

This undertaking had yielded an immense profit. He felt the wealth he had acquired was simply staggering, almost beyond his immediate comprehension.

Li Li inquired with evident nervousness, "Brother, how much did we earn this time?"

"Selling equipment brought in 19 billion. Selling information yielded over 50 billion. That makes a grand total of 70 billion!" Zheng Bowen declared, also taking a deep breath.

Li Li gasped sharply. "Brother, with such immense wealth, we've surely attracted significant attention! In the eyes of others, we must possess even greater riches."

Zheng Bowen responded with grave consideration, "I have two potential courses of action. The first is to return to the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop and request Master Seven Stars to forge a life-preserving Chaos Dominator Artifact for us. The second is to directly pledge our allegiance to the Seven Stars Artifacting Shop, placing ourselves under that master's command as guards or minor stewards. I believe that master would be more than capable of helping us navigate this perilous situation."

Upon hearing Zheng Bowen's proposals, Li Li fell into deep thought. "Both ideas are sound. I've noticed that shop seems to be short-handed, so our assistance would indeed be timely. However, we don't yet know if that master is truly worth following."

"Simply based on the fact that he dared to extend us credit for tens of billions worth of equipment," Zheng Bowen stated calmly, "he is undoubtedly worth following."