My Farming-Style Cultivation Is Way Too Steady - Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Monopolies Everywhere, Everyone Has No Choice

“Gentlemen, I’ve said everything I needed to say. Do you want to join or…” Xu Mingsheng’s gaze shifted back and forth between the two men.

Xu Changqing was very interested in this: “I’ll join.”

Xu Mingsheng immediately smiled broadly: “Welcome Fellow Daoist Cai to the team. And what about Fellow Daoist Lin?”

Immediately, both he and Xu Changqing turned their gazes to the third person.

Lin Mengru frowned slightly, and after thinking it over, she said, “I’ll think about it some more.”

“Of course, no problem. Even if we don’t cooperate this time, it’s fine.” Xu Mingsheng nodded.

Nongshim Corporation controls the vast majority of spiritual rice and spiritual plants.

Even if a small amount enters the market, it will not have any impact on the overall situation.

But it was precisely because of Lin Mengru’s rejection.

Throughout the journey, Xu Mingsheng primarily interacted with Xu Changqing.

Through this communication, Xu Changqing learned a lot of information.

For example, the five spiritual roots represent the five forces.

The group led by Mu Linggen is the [Nongxin Society].

The group led by the Water Spirit Root is the [Talisman Master Group].

The Fire Spirit Root faction is led by the [Alchemy Alliance].

The one led by Jin Linggen is the [Spirit Weapon Workshop].

The group led by the Earth Spirit Root is the [Formation Master].

All five factions have trading points in Red Maple Valley.

Actually, you can tell just from the name.

Nongshim has monopolized the market for spiritual plants.

The “Dan Yao Meng” (丹药盟) monopolizes the elixir market.

The [Talisman Master Group] monopolizes the talisman market.

【Lingqi Workshop】Monopolizes the spiritual artifact market.

The [Formation Master] is a special case.

Because not all disciples with earth-elemental roots can become array masters.

This field requires extremely high comprehension to even begin to understand.

However, it must be admitted that most people have only average comprehension skills.

Because of its scarcity, it cannot be replaced, hence its high price.

Unfortunately, everyone needs the help of formations, and the higher the cultivation level, the greater the need.

Of course, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any truly independent individuals.

Yes, but not many.

They’re either newcomers and not qualified to be recruited.

Either they are powerful enough to look down on a certain faction.

Xu Changqing asked curiously, “Fellow Daoist Xu, isn’t it true that most of the spirit farmers in our spirit fields, especially those senior brothers who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, are in the [Farmer’s Heart Society]?”

“Not bad,” Xu Mingsheng affirmed.

“I remember there was a Foundation Establishment stage senior brother named Zhang Su. Is he here?” Xu Changqing asked again.

“Senior Brother Zhang Su is not here.” However, Xu Mingsheng shook his head.

“Huh?” Xu Changqing was a little surprised.

Xu Mingsheng explained, “Senior Brother Zhang Su has some connections with the people from the [Alchemy Alliance], so the spirit fields are planted with medicinal herbs.”

Xu Changqing suddenly realized.

This explains why the other party doesn’t grow spirit rice.

“We’ve arrived at Red Maple Valley.” At this moment, Lin Mengru, who had been silent for a long time, spoke up to remind them.

Upon hearing this, Xu Changqing looked ahead.

I was immediately struck by the scenery.

It truly lives up to its name, “Red Maple Valley”.

Everywhere you look, there are red maple leaves.

Together they resemble a blood-red ocean.

In the deepest part, there is an incredibly huge ancient red maple tree.

Its branches and leaves are lush and its height reaches into the clouds.

Its leaves resemble the pink palms of a human baby.

When the wind blew, a “clap clap clap” sound immediately came, as if applauding in welcome.

Soon, under Xu Mingsheng’s control, the flying paper crane slowly descended, and the three of them landed.

Lin Mengru didn’t say much and walked straight ahead.

Xu Changqing followed Xu Mingsheng to the Nongxin Society’s trading point.

Soon, an antique wooden building came into view.

There are three floors in total.

I don’t know about the top two floors, but the first floor has the highest foot traffic.

Almost all of them were people queuing.

Above the trading window, today’s transaction price is clearly displayed.

Thanks to the deliberate hype by Xu Mingsheng and others, the price of Lingmi (a type of rice) has skyrocketed.

The spirit rice produced in second-grade spirit fields may vary in price depending on the quality, but it won’t be outrageously expensive.

Originally, two catties of second-grade high-quality spirit rice could only be exchanged for one low-grade spirit stone.

Now it’s 1.5:1.

That is, 1.5 jin can be exchanged for one low-grade spirit stone.

Even the top-quality spiritual rice has changed from a ratio of 10 to 1 to 7 to 1.

As for the premium spiritual rice, it was snapped up even more frantically.

There’s no way around it; many people want to make a name for themselves at the [Formal Disciple Competition].

If you’re lucky, you might be noticed by the “immortal master” and become a core disciple.

“Hiss.” Xu Changqing couldn’t help but gasp as he watched.

Xu Mingsheng said with a smug look, “Fellow Daoist Cai, now you know how wise your choice was.”

“Then how should I make the transaction?” Xu Changqing quickly calmed down.

Xu Mingsheng smiled and said, “You haven’t been a member for three years yet, so you can’t fully join the [Nongxin Society]. But with my introduction, you can exchange 1.8 jin of Grade 2 high-quality spirit rice for one low-grade spirit stone.”

“1.8:1, huh?” Xu Changqing said thoughtfully.

This is higher than the market share.

That is, 1.5:1.

It’s obvious that they’re the ones who suffer the loss.

“To tell you the truth, that Fellow Daoist Lin was targeted by our people because he refused to join. The next one will be 1.9:1, even higher than yours.” Now that things had come to this, Xu Mingsheng stopped pretending, and his eyes turned fierce.

Over the years, the market has long been monopolized by Nongshim.

Even if some escaped the net, they couldn’t cause any waves.

“Okay.” Xu Changqing couldn’t find a reason to refuse.

Even if I sell it outside, I’ll still be targeted.

They don’t even know how long it will take to sell them.

And the proportion will definitely be higher than it is now.

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Why not collaborate with Nongshim?

It may seem like a loss, but that’s not actually the case.

The market price itself is manipulated by others.

Even without Nongshim, there would be no such thing as a Nongshim-sha.

Two catties of second-grade high-quality spirit rice can only be sold for one low-grade spirit stone.

Therefore, even if you sell it at a 1.8:1 ratio, you will still make a profit.

If you want to get out of this situation, you have no choice but to change the spiritual plant.

High quality naturally comes at a higher price.

Or, like Zhang Su, cultivate various expensive medicinal herbs.

Xu Mingsheng said earnestly, “Fellow Daoist Cai, you will never regret your decision today.”

Xu Changqing directly took out 300 catties of top-grade spirit rice produced from a second-grade spirit field.

This can be considered an initial test.

“It’s actually top-grade spirit rice!” Xu Mingsheng couldn’t help but look at his fellow disciple with new respect.

I thought it would be good enough if it reached the high-quality level.

The proportions of premium rice are naturally different now.

The premium grade is 1.8.

The best is 1.6.

He promptly and readily gave them 187 low-grade spirit stones.

Now, let’s exclude the ten jin that were lent to Zhao Ziyao.

In addition, there are the 300 jin that have been sold so far.

Xu Changqing still had 790 jin of top-grade spirit rice from a second-grade spirit field.

“This is my communication talisman. You can contact me anytime.” Xu Mingsheng took out a talisman.

“Okay.” Xu Changqing tossed everything into his small storage bag and then left the trading point.

Once outside, he quickly spotted Lin Mengru in a corner.

That is, the female disciple with the Wood Spirit Root who just arrived at the Red Maple Valley market.

She indeed chose to sell the second-grade premium spiritual rice herself.

The ratio is 1.6:1, slightly higher than the market average.

Just then, a disciple with a wood elemental root suddenly appeared from the side.

He also started setting up a stall, and his share was even higher than Lin Mengru’s.

Lin Mengru 1.6:1.

This person’s ratio is 1.7:1.

No matter how much Lin Mengru improves, he will always strive to be even better.

They even managed to come back to 2-1 at one point.

That is, two catties of second-grade spirit rice is equal to one low-grade spirit stone.

Lin Mengru lost all her clients and was even called a “profiteer”.

Xu Changqing observed silently and discovered that no matter how many places she changed to…

As soon as you set up a stall, people immediately pop up.

Finally, having no other choice, I had to obediently head towards the [Nongshim Society] trading point.

“This Fellow Daoist Lin seems to distrust [Nongxin Society]?” Xu Changqing pondered.

Because of his experience in his previous life, he agreed to Xu Mingsheng’s request.

If you don’t agree, you’ll offend not this person, but Nongshim Society.

What can a mere small-scale farmer do against a behemoth that monopolizes the market?

However, as things stand, Nongshim Society is leaning towards the spiritual farmer.

Because as long as the ratio doesn’t return to 2:1, there will be no loss.

It’s just a matter of how much or how little you earn!

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