Tln: For this Particular Character, he is known as Crazy Wu or Wu Fengzi, but if you see Wu Craziness just know it means the same person.
Zhou Li chuckled, "How do I see it? Of course, just stand and watch." Others paused for a moment before bursting into laughter, praising Senior Brother Zhou for his humor. Zhou Li continued, "Has Wu Feng seen the elixirs of several people?" "No, he hasn't seen them." Someone had been observing from the sidelines; Wu Feng never opened the jade bottle to inspect the elixirs.
Zhou Li said, "Oh," and continued, "So Wu Feng declared without even examining the elixirs. It seems Wu Feng has extraordinary abilities. Just a few days into the academy, and there's already bullying of new students. Do you think, Wu Feng, that we, the old students, are blind and can't distinguish the quality and authenticity of elixirs? Well, let me judge; otherwise, new students might think we, the old students, act recklessly."
"Yes, Senior Brother Zhou is right. Let's witness it together with Senior Brother Zhou. Wu Feng, do you agree or not? What about you, junior martial brothers?" The onlookers who had gathered began to cheer, as they were only interested in the spectacle and didn't care about the final outcome.
Wu Feng, with a mediocre reputation among the old students, was known for his single-mindedness and stubbornness. Some privately called him "Wu Craziness," but only those weaker than him dared to use this nickname. However, Zhou Li had no such reservations and openly addressed him as "Wu Craziness," making Wu Feng angry but unable to respond.
Infuriated, Wu Feng declared loudly, "As long as they dare to agree, there's nothing I won't accept!"
Tian FeiRong slammed the table and shouted, "Good! Since Senior Brother agreed, how can we, junior martial brothers, be afraid? It's settled. Let Senior Brother Zhou and these senior martial brothers help us determine the authenticity and grade of the elixirs."
Others could hear the excitement in Tian FeiRong's voice, and there was no trace of fear or worry on his face. They wondered if these elixirs were indeed genuine. If so, where did this kid get them? If the elixirs were authentic, it was an excellent opportunity to establish their reputation. They could raise prices later after gaining some recognition.
Zhou Li bid farewell and stepped forward. A charming female cultivator on the side smiled and said, "I'll join in for the fun." Judging by the looks others gave her, it was clear she held a decent position in the academy.
Three people in total arrived. Zhou Li took the lead in opening the first bottle of elixir. Pouring it into his palm, the elixir swirled around, and Zhou Li immediately announced, "Good! Top-grade Revitalizing Elixir!"
The enchanting female cultivator opened the second bottle, smiling charmingly, "This is a top-grade Vitality-Boosting Elixir."
The third male cultivator casually picked up the third bottle, laughing loudly, "Haha, top-grade Vitality-Recovery Elixir, excellent! I want this elixir. How much do you have? I'll take it all!"
"You idiot, when did it become your turn to take it all? Do you think Zhou Li and I don't exist?" The enchanting female cultivator scolded him.
"No way!" Wu Feng, dumbfounded, exclaimed, "Impossible! Oh, I see now. The three of you don't like me and are conspiring against me, right?"
The surrounding students burst into laughter. Why would these three team up with new students to plot against Wu Craziness? Moreover, everyone had been watching how the elixirs were poured from the bottles, what they looked like, and, just from the aroma and appearance, it was evident that they were top-grade elixirs. Unexpectedly, in the end, it was Wu Craziness who couldn't accept the loss, embarrassing himself and tarnishing the face of the old students!
"Quick, start chewing, chew the table quickly! Don't lose without admitting defeat!"
"Bullying new students aside, refusing to admit defeat after losing—truly living up to the name Wu Craziness!"
Mocking remarks and sarcastic glances infuriated Wu Feng, prompting him to shout in rage as he fled the scene. The two female cultivators who were initially stopped by Wu Feng from examining the elixirs felt embarrassed. They had doubted the authenticity of the elixirs due to Wu Feng's words, and now, with Wu Feng running away, they felt humiliated. They hated Wu Feng for putting them in such a position.
Displaying five or six types of elixirs, the three appraisers bought elixirs in front of others. Tian FeiRong sensibly offered them an 80% discount, which only they received. The rest were sold at the original price. Tian FeiRong slyly gestured towards Zhou Li, indicating that he was more generous. A 98% discount?
Seeing him being so generous, 80%!
"I'll take one! Give me a Revitalizing Elixir. I used a mid-grade Revitalizing Elixir for my injuries last time, and they haven't fully healed yet!"
"I want a Vitality-Boosting Elixir. My cultivation hasn't been growing much, and a top-grade Vitality-Boosting Elixir is definitely different!"
"I need a Vitality-Recovery Elixir. I'm going on a mission in a few days, and I can't do without a Vitality-Recovery Elixir!"
In no time, all the elixirs on the table and in the storage bag were sold out. Seeing the disappointed expressions, Tian FeiRong hastily said, "We'll continue to set up shop here in the future. Tomorrow, please come early. Although elixirs are sold out, we still have top-grade talismans. Do you think I, with such weak cultivation, would dare to deceive my senior martial brothers and sisters? Fear not; I'm afraid you'll tear me apart."
"Haha, Junior Brother makes sense. Let's just see."
Upon examination, the talismans indeed had excellent quality. Fifteen minutes later, the talismans were also sold out. Bai XiuEr, watching nearby, was dumbfounded. It seemed too easy to earn spirit stones, but she also benefited. People who came to watch the excitement, attracted by the aroma of the cakes, casually bought a few pieces to taste. Sharing among themselves, a significant quantity was sold. She truly didn't expect the first day of business to go so smoothly.
On the upper floor of the Star Moon Trading Company not far away, two people leaned against the window, observing the situation below.
"Senior Brother Jiang, are these the junior martial brothers you favor? I didn't expect Wu Feng to fall on his face as soon as they arrived. Wu Feng has really embarrassed himself. Which junior martial brother of yours refined these top-grade elixirs? Or did they have their own source?"
Jiang Yan smiled and looked at Su Pingyan beside him, clapping his hands. "One of these junior martial brothers refined them. I wonder when the Alchemy Peak will discover it. Wu Feng fell unjustly, having handed himself over."
Su Pingyan had a mediocre opinion of the Alchemy Peak, saying, "They might have similar thoughts to Wu Feng. Senior Brother Jiang, why not recruit these people into our trading company? Top-grade elixirs, those folks from the Alchemy Peak might not be able to refine them."
Jiang Yan tilted his head and looked towards the stall, saying, "How do you know they'd be willing to join us?"
Su Pingyan looked at Senior Brother Jiang in disbelief. The reputation of their Star Moon Trading Company was well-known. Not to mention new students, even old students were eager to join. If the news went out that someone was unwilling to join, they would be ridiculed for overestimating their abilities.
However, Jiang Senior Brother's decision couldn't be opposed.
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"Sister Bai, take your time selling. We're closing the stall."
After bidding farewell to Bai XiuEr, the four left the stall. It was only then that Gu Yao gave a thumbs-up to Tian FeiRong.
"I didn't expect Brother Tian to be such a skilled businessman. Brother Tian hides it well."
Tian FeiRong blushed slightly, modestly saying, "Where, where, just average," and received a big white eye from Little Fatty.
Then he straightened up and said, "Senior Brother Zhou sent a message before leaving, warning us to be careful of Wu Feng. That guy seems like someone who won't admit defeat easily. He probably harbors resentment against us for making him lose face. Who knows how he'll retaliate in the future."
Gu Yao and Chi Changye exchanged a glance, and Gu Yao nodded, saying, "It's something we should take seriously. We need to find out who Wu Feng is, his influence in the academy, to formulate an appropriate plan."
"Let us handle this matter," Little Fatty spoke up.
With that, the discussion on this topic came to a temporary halt. Ignorant of the situation, there was no need to worry unnecessarily. Today's grand opening went well, and the four of them first purchased some spirit herbs before heading to the outer court's cafeteria. They ordered several dishes to celebrate, savoring the victory, and slowly strolled back to their residence.
After the formation in the small courtyard was activated, Gu Yao and Chi Changye both glanced backward and then exchanged a knowing look. Gu Yao said, "Second Brother Tian, Little Fatty, we've attracted someone's attention. Whether it's related to that Wu Feng or someone eyeing our elixirs and talismans, we need to be cautious when going out in the future."
Even though the academy had regulations against private conflicts within, with disputes settled on the arena, the academy was vast, and not every corner could be observed. No one could predict what was happening in the unseen places.
Tian FeiRong and Little Fatty nodded repeatedly. "Rest assured, we'll be cautious. It seems we need to inquire about information as soon as possible. There are places within the academy that sell information."
If necessary, they could spend some spirit stones to buy information. Spirit stones were precious, but safety was even more crucial.
On the other side, a person approached Wu Feng and whispered, "Brother Wu, I've gathered information about them. These four people entered together and are currently staying in Area C. Doesn't seem like a big deal to me. Who with spirit stones would stay there? I just don't know where they got their elixirs and talismans; it led Brother Wu to such a big loss."
Another person chimed in, "Did you forget who brought them into the academy? It was Zhou Li. I think Zhou Li is behind this. Zhou Li is just a lackey of Jiang Yan, and they want top-grade elixirs; that's not a difficult task."
Their concern wasn't Zhou Li but the powerful figure behind him, Jiang Yan, and the Star Moon Trading Company. It was the largest trading company within the academy, even extending its business outside the academy. Their wealth-generating ability was envied by the academy's teachers, yet no one dared to touch them.
Wu Feng clenched his fists, veins popping on his forehead. It was evident he was furious. "Find an opportunity to teach them a lesson. Whether they were manipulated by Zhou Li or not, new students should behave and show respect. Who gave them the courage to provoke us?"
This viewpoint resonated with a significant portion of people. Just like in the beginning, they had to endure hardships to establish themselves. When they first entered, they had to bow their heads after experiencing setbacks. Now, seeing these new students achieve what they couldn't, it was infuriating.