Strongest Businessman of the Cultivation World

While the City was in turmoil from the terrorist attacks, Ikasa was at his Herb Garden. Chu Kuang was showing him the herbs which he had successfully matured in a matter of weeks!

“This is Bloodleaf. Its stem grows a new shoot with maroon leaves every 2 to 3 months. But with my method, we can reduce that time to 2 to 3 weeks!”

“This sapling of the Star Daisy Plant takes a cycle of 3 months to flower. With the help of Energy Infused water, I reduced the time required to just short of two weeks.”

“This Sneezing Grass is an excellent medicine for fever and cold. Usually, it takes around a month to grow its efficacy. But with a little Energy Infused water and some horse manure, it can mature in 3 days!”

“Lastly, this Icy blue flower, a beloved of the alchemists, requires a whole year to bloom. With the mixture of blood from Cloud Patterned Leopard and Energy Infused Water, I made it bear flower buds in just three weeks! I can assure you that those two buds will bloom in the next few weeks.”

Chu Kuang’s achievements were nothing short of amazing. Despite not having much background in Botany in this world, he had experimented and figured out ways to mature plants faster.

And all four of them were economically significant medicinal plants.

The maroon leaves of Blood Leaf can clot blood. If eaten, it is a poison that can give a human heart attack. If its juice is applied to a bleeding wound, it can stop even severe bleeding within seconds.

The leaves of the Star Daisy Plant were processed to prepare a sleeping incense. Many Beast Tamers or even hunters used it to lull beasts to sleep. This incense had a strong somniac effect even on Humans.

Sneezing Grass juice was the most sought-after remedy in the City. Especially in the winter, there was always a shortage. With the days getting shorter, Ikasa felt he could earn a pot of gold just by selling these Sneezing Grasses.

The Icy Blue Flower was a magical plant. It was not a spiritual herb but still, it was important in many pill recipes. Its chief purpose was to calm the fire and absorb the toxins in the other ingredients. Any Alchemist, who used Icy Blue Flower, would be guaranteed superior-grade pills.

“Each of these would fetch at least 20 silvers. We can sell Icy Blue Flower for 1 gold each!”

Chu Kuang tried to convince Ikasa to support his plan of irrigating the plants with Energy Infused Water. Still compared to the price of 100 silver per drop price of Energy Infused Water, these incomes were a loss.

While Chu Kuang tried to persuade Ikasa, they passed by the designated training area. Gu Dan and Feng Yan, who were sparring there, overheard their conversation.

“Boss Ikasa is truly rich. He has stored Energy Infused Water to irrigate the fields. The Cold Marble Jars alone should’ve cost him 1000 Gold.”

Gu Dan appreciatively said to Feng Yan, looking at the passing figure of Ikasa. The young man in question paused upon listening to the remark. He turned to Gu Dan with a frown on his face.

“Cold Marble Jar?”

Ikasa did not remember buying anything of the sort. The Energy Infused Water was stored in normal earthen jars. So he was baffled upon hearing Gu Dan speak.

“Boss, did you not purchase Cold Marble Jars to store your Energy Infused Water?”

Ikasa shook his head.

“This is bad, Master! If it is not stored in a Cold Marble Jar, the water must be losing energy. How long have you stored it?”

Gu Dan exclaimed with worry.

“Around two months?” Ikasa answered, unsure of the reason for Gu Dan’s worry.

“Master, it is better to give that water to Manager Chu. The Water starts losing energy after a month or so if not isolated from its surroundings by the Cold Marble. In three months, it is comparable to sweetened ordinary water with minuscule energy.”

Ikasa’s eyes widened slightly. This meant he would suffer a loss! Gu Dan continued after seeing his boss still indifferent to his advice.

“Boss, there is a reason Energy Infused Water which can be obtained after every Energy Storm is sold for such a high price. It is because the storage options are too expensive!”

Gu Dan explained helplessly. Ikasa was still not convinced. He opened one of the sealed Jars. When he brought out a drop, the color indeed seemed lighter.

“Uncle Chu, you can use this water as you want. Just reserve 10 jars for me.”

Turning to Gu Dan, he asked, “Blacksmith Gu, this is your credit. Do you need more water to reach the Pinnacle of Path forging?”

Gu Dan shook his head.

“No Master. I have already cleared all my Energy Paths. With your Sense Realm manual, I have even broken into the Sense Realm last week!”

“You already used it? Good for you, Blacksmith Gu. I expect a Superior Grade Dagger soon from you.”

Gu Dan nodded with a smile in reply. He had already started preparations for Pei Yuan’s dagger.

Ikasa turned to Feng Yan and asked,” Old man, how did your resetting go? Back to the pinnacle of the Path Forging Realm yet? Do you need the help of the water?”

Resetting. That’s what Ikasa called recultivation of Path Forging Realm using his Top Grade Manual and Energy Infused Water.

Even if used during Sense Realm, it did not affect the enhancement received from training the Senses. Thus, Feng Yan’s Path Forging cultivation was reset while he still had his two times sensitivity from the Initial stage of Sense Realm.

Feng Yan snorted in disdain at Ikasa’s question. Pointing to Gu Dan, he laughed.

“If even he has reached the pinnacle, how can I be behind? My Energy Paths are 100% clear! Even my Sense Realm cultivation base has improved to the intermediate realm.”

The old man boasted while upturning his nose. Ikasa ignored his antics and took his answer to the requirement of water as a ‘No’.

Just when he was about to check up on the kids’ progress, a City guard arrived at the training grounds. His breath was heavy from running all the way.

“The City Lord… He has called an emergency meeting.”