Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

In the lobby, Sun Youfu poured a cup of tea for Ji Boying and smiled lightly, saying, "I'm sure Brother Ji has noticed that the town is different today, right?"

Ji Boying nodded in response.

"This is just the beginning. In a few months, even a Gold Core cultivator won't be hard to come by!"

"A Gold Core cultivator?"

"That's right!"

Sun Youfu twirled his mustache and couldn't help but sigh, "The actions of the Crimson Flame Sect this time are far beyond what you and I can imagine!"

"And, in some time, all the towns within the jurisdiction of Fulong City will be relocated and expanded, forming a super city centered around the main city of Fulong!"

"Brother Ji, you have great accomplishments in alchemy. Given time, you will definitely become a second-grade alchemist! It's time to start planning for some things."

"With the expansion of Fulong City, we, as local residents, can be considered to have an advantage. There are some not-so-small opportunities. As long as we have the intention, we can strive for them!"

"Leaving aside everything else, just this land. If Brother Ji trusts me, you can now take advantage of the fact that the prices haven't risen yet and buy a few more pieces. Let's not worry about the ones inside Fulong City, but the ones around it. They may be eating meat, but we can still have some soup."

"After the construction of the super city is completed, Brother Ji can use these pieces of land to build a house for yourself or rent them out, and you will have a considerable income!"

Ji Boying looked at Sun Youfu, who was talking confidently, and was secretly surprised.

Just as things were starting to take shape, the other party had already thought of dealing with land...

Even he, someone who had traveled from the 21st century and experienced the era of land speculation on Earth, hadn't thought of these things.

He felt like his life before crossing over was lived in vain.

"Brother Sun."

Ji Boying took a deep breath and then smiled, "The land outside Fulong City, even if it hasn't increased in price yet, I'm afraid it's not cheap, right?"

"Hahaha, Brother Ji, rest assured, I've already calculated it for you!"

Upon hearing Ji Boying's words, Sun Youfu's face also showed a smile.

He took out an abacus and account book from behind the counter and continued, "Since Brother Ji became an alchemist, from then until now, you have refined a total of 283 furnaces of middle-grade pills, 20 furnaces of Blood Activating Pills, 15 furnaces of Minor Returning Pills, and 44 furnaces of Fire Essence Pills."

"According to the current market price, excluding the few times Brother Ji's furnace exploded, you have earned a total of 80,798 low-grade spirit stones! After deducting the daily expenses of 100 spirit stones, you have 76,298 left!"

"There are still three months until the official expansion of Fulong City. Brother Ji, who has now broken through to a high-grade alchemist, can earn at least another 350,000 low-grade spirit stones in these three months."

"Of course, this is based on the current market price. If we calculate based on the market price after the expansion of Fulong City is completed, Brother Ji's income can double!"

"The average price of land outside Fulong City is roughly 30,000 spirit stones per mu. With Brother Ji's income, even based on the current market price, you can buy half a mountain."

"How about it? Brother Ji, do you have any ideas? As long as you're interested, I can make the decision for you. I can advance you the income from the previous period and the next few months!"

Ji Boying listened to Sun Youfu's calculations and couldn't help but feel tempted.

If he could really acquire half a mountain, the money he spent on buying land would probably be recouped in less than half a year after the expansion of Fulong City is completed, and there would be a continuous stream of income in the future.

It could be said to be a profitable venture!

However, Sun Youfu's words were probably not without ulterior motives.

He looked at Sun Youfu, who had a big belly, and smiled, "Brother Sun, you might as well tell me the conditions first."

Sun Youfu was momentarily stunned at Ji Boying's words, but then burst into laughter, "Hahaha! Talking to Brother Ji is simple!"

Saying that, he got up and walked to Ji Boying's side, whispering in his ear, "10,000 middle-grade spirit stones. Brother Ji, can you do me a small favor?"

Ji Boying's eyelids twitched slightly at the words.

10,000 middle-grade spirit stones?! That's equivalent to a million low-grade spirit stones!

He looked at Sun Youfu with some confusion, only to see the latter patting his shoulder with a smile and slipping a note into his clothes.

"Brother, you can think about it first. It's not too late to reply after you've considered it."

"Also... it's best not to let anyone else know about today's matter."

After a moment of hesitation, Ji Boying bid farewell and went straight to the quiet room in the backyard.

Sun Youfu watched Ji Boying's departing figure and sighed lightly.

"I hope... that Ji Lao can help with this favor."

"After all, there isn't much time left for Miss!"

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At night, Ji Boying returned to his residence.

He once again took out the note that Sun Youfu had given him during the day, his face showing a hint of seriousness.

The favor that Sun Youfu asked him for was quite simple.

10,000 middle-grade spirit stones, half for each person, with 5,000 of them considered as an advance payment for Ji Boying's alchemy profits in the next few months, while the other 5,000 would be under Sun Youfu's name.

The property purchased with these 10,000 middle-grade spirit stones would also be split equally between them.

However...

The 5,000 middle-grade spirit stones that Sun Youfu used were embezzled public funds! But in name, it was considered as Ji Boying's future alchemy profits.

To put it simply, Sun Youfu used his privilege to advance Ji Boying's earnings, and then borrowed 5,000 middle-grade spirit stones from Ji Boying.

As for the risk, it would be borne solely by Sun Youfu.

Ji Boying only needed to lend him the money.

Although Ji Boying was somewhat puzzled by these conditions, after careful consideration, he still chose to agree.

After all, he currently had no income. Even if Sun Youfu settled all the previous alchemy profits, he wouldn't be able to buy much land, let alone choose the best location to maximize his profits.

Sun Youfu's ability to use his privilege to obtain spirit stones from Jichun Hall undoubtedly helped him a lot.

With those 10,000 middle-grade spirit stones, Ji Boying could easily buy a small hill outside Fulong City.

Even if it was split in half, it would still allow him to make a big profit.

Thinking of this, Ji Boying's anticipation grew. Once he bought the land and had a steady income, he could save up enough money to buy the Detoxification Pill!

The cure for the toxins in his body was within reach!

As his thoughts wandered, a cool evening breeze blew in, carrying a faint fragrance that permeated the entire room.

Ji Boying didn't need to look to know that Nangong Wan had returned.

"Go prepare hot water."

Nangong Wan's cold voice sounded, and Ji Boying responded lightly as he walked towards the kitchen outside.

Since he started Body Refining, Nangong Wan seemed to enjoy water battles more.

Especially in the past month, nine out of ten battles were fought in water.

Actually...

Compared to water battles, Ji Boying still preferred land battles.

Of course, the main reason was that the wooden barrel was too small. If he had known it would be used for water battles, he should have made it bigger.

Before long...

The room was once again filled with misty water vapor.

Nangong Wan walked to the side of the wooden barrel and took out several jade bottles, pouring the liquid inside into the water. Unlike usual, the liquid she poured in this time was dark red, with a faint bloody smell wafting out.

"If I'm not mistaken, you have reached the first stage of Body Refining, the Pulse Connecting Realm, right?"

Ji Boying nodded slightly at her words.

"I estimate that you will break through during this period."

"Yes, since you started Body Refining until now, it has only been a little over a month. For ordinary people to break through the Bone Forging Realm, it would take at least several years. It seems that you have quite some talent in the path of Body Refining."

"Now that you have reached a bottleneck, I will lend you a hand and help you consolidate your foundation in the Pulse Connecting Realm!"

Nangong Wan turned to look at Ji Boying and continued:

"I have added third-grade toad dragon blood into the wooden barrel. By using the toad dragon blood to temper your body, combined with your Heavy Yang Body, it will undoubtedly strengthen your qi and blood several times over!"

"Of course, the toad dragon is a third-grade demonic beast, and its blood is extremely volatile. With your current cultivation level, forcibly tempering your body may cause considerable pain. So... when you temper your body later, no matter what happens, you must grit your teeth and persevere! Otherwise..."

"If you fail, at best, all your previous efforts will be in vain, and your cultivation will be damaged. At worst... you will bleed from your seven orifices and die on the spot!"

Ji Boying's heart skipped a beat upon hearing this.

He could simply break through by dual cultivation, there was no need for all this!

What if he died? Wouldn't that be a huge loss?

He looked at Nangong Wan and cleared his throat, tentatively asking:

"Elder, can I refuse?"