Chapter 3007

No one knew why ordinary people existed in the cultivation world. It seemed they had always been there.

Though no one understood the reason, everyone agreed on one thing: ordinary people in the cultivation world deserved respect.

Cultivators could not develop the external conditions of the world. Their entire lives focused on cultivation.

Ordinary people did not cultivate, so they developed the world.

The economic growth of the cultivation world and the circulation of spirit stones were driven by them.

Therefore, although ordinary people lacked the talent to cultivate, cultivators respected them. As long as they were not thugs or rascals, and as long as they created wealth with their own hands, they earned respect.

Yan Xiwan had been in the cultivation world for a short time, but she saw this clearly.

"The ordinary people here are actually quite good," Yan Xiwan said to Ouyang Tianyun.

Ouyang Tianyun said, "Being an ordinary person here requires a strong mind. After all, you watch cultivators flying around every day. You have the conditions but lack the talent. So, knowing yourself and defining yourself accurately is the most important thing."

Yan Xiwan knew this well. Not everyone could become a cultivator. The pressure ordinary people faced was not just external, but mostly psychological.

Ouyang Tianyun said, "Actually, the existence of ordinary people in the cultivation world is to teach cultivators this point."

Yan Xiwan looked at Ouyang Tianyun. "But I think few cultivators understand this. They mostly think it is very natural that ordinary people exist here."

Ouyang Tianyun smiled. "Those who do not understand will never ascend in the future."

As the couple spoke, they arrived at a herb stall.

Looking at the variety and quantity of herbs, it was clear this was not a specialized seller. Plus, the seller was a cultivator. Yan Xiwan understood that this cultivator likely obtained these herbs while cultivating in certain secret realms.

"What is the price for this herb?" Yan Xiwan pointed to a plant that looked like a red bead.

"Fifty top-grade spirit stones," the cultivator said after a glance.

Yan Xiwan did not bargain. She took out the spirit stones and bought the plant.

After putting it away, she walked forward with Ouyang Tianyun.

"This trading market is quite large. The order is good, and the flow of people is well controlled. No wonder this market is so famous," Yan Xiwan remarked.

Ouyang Tianyun smiled. "So you should still look around."

"This is only the first floor. There are two more floors," Yan Xiwan said with a smile, looking at Ouyang Tianyun.

Ouyang Tianyun had no objection. Let them browse. They had plenty of time now.

"How much for this Fire Grass?" a voice came.

"My Fire Grass is exchanged for Detoxification Pills. Three Detoxification Pills can exchange for this one Fire Grass."

The familiar voice made Yan Xiwan and Ouyang Tianyun look at each other, then they walked over.

It was indeed Pan Hongmei.

"You are too greedy. Just one Fire Grass for three Detoxification Pills?" The buyer seemed dissatisfied.

"Transactions here rely on conscience. I have set my price. If you like it, exchange with Detoxification Pills. If you don't like it, don't exchange. I do not force you."

Pan Hongmei answered seriously. "Moreover, my Fire Grass was obtained from a secret realm. Its spiritual energy is higher than ordinary Fire Grass. If I did not urgently need Detoxification Pills, I would not have brought it out to sell."

"Be sincere. Two pills," the man tried to bargain.

"No bargaining. I need three. So your price of two is clearly not enough. I would rather not sell than lower the price."

"Why are you so stubborn?" The cultivator seemed angry and embarrassed.

Pan Hongmei raised her eyebrows. "You are the one being deliberate. This Fire Grass is different. Its price needs to be re-evaluated. If it were not to save my husband, I would not have planned to exchange it for medicine. If you think it is expensive, do not come to exchange."

"If I don't exchange, I don't exchange. Let's see who exchanges with you." The man was angry.

"I will exchange." Yan Xiwan took out a small bottle and placed it in front of Pan Hongmei.

Pan Hongmei was stunned. "You two are here too?"

"Sister Hongmei, put your things away first. Let's find a place to sit and talk," Yan Xiwan pointed to the detoxification medicine.

Pan Hongmei did not stand on ceremony. She put away the detoxification medicine, stuffed the Fire Grass into Yan Xiwan's hand, and cleared the items on the stall. "Let's go. To my house."

Pan Hongmei led the way. Yan Xiwan and Ouyang Tianyun followed. They walked out of the trading market, turned a corner, and entered a small courtyard.

"Lu Fang, look who is here," Pan Hongmei called out.

Lu Fang came out. His face was pale, and he was so thin he was skin and bones. But when he saw Yan Xiwan and Ouyang Tianyun, his eyes lit up. "You came."

Yan Xiwan said nothing. She went directly to take Lu Fang's pulse. "How long has it been since we last met, and you have made yourself like this? Sister Hongmei is not angry."

"Why would she be angry? If it were not to save me, Lu Fang would not have been poisoned," Pan Hongmei said. She went to boil water and pour tea, not disturbing Yan Xiwan's diagnosis.

Yan Xiwan hummed. Then she took out a bottle and handed it to Lu Fang. "Take this. It is actually not a big problem. This poison just easily absorbs your spiritual energy. Take my specially made detoxification medicine, sleep, and you will be fine. However, you need to recuperate well for a period later."

"Thank you." Lu Fang did not stand on ceremony. He took it and drank it. "I am going to sleep. If you have questions, ask Hongmei."

Lu Fang was not pretentious. He knew that sleeping was the best thing to do now. After all, health was the most important thing.

Pan Hongmei first escorted Lu Fang inside, helped her lie down to sleep, and then came out. She held a plate of fruit in her hand.

They did not sit inside the house but directly sat in the courtyard.

"Sister Hongmei, not bad. You have even bought property here," Yan Xiwan looked around everything and teased.

"This house was a coincidence. The previous owner happened to be moving, so he sold it to me at a low price. I took advantage of the situation. But having this house has one benefit: a place to stay," Pan Hongmei said seriously.

"By the way, when did you come up?" Pan Hongmei asked with a smile.

"Not long ago. It has been less than two months since we came up," Yan Xiwan said with a smile. "Tianyun and I originally planned to find someone to inquire about your situation. Who would have thought we wouldn't need to inquire now."

Pan Hongmei nodded with a smile. "It was indeed a coincidence. To be honest, if Lu Fang had not been poisoned, I would not have lived in this Pill City."