Unknowingly, as everyone in their hearts accepted the value of the Eternal Coins, strands of Willpower naturally flowed through the coins and gathered onto the Money Tree. At this moment, the Money Tree, inside the Hongmeng Heavenly Emperor Tower, could clearly feel the gathering speed of the willpower becoming even faster.
The nearby villagers from other settlements looked on, each showing expressions of envy toward Baiyang Village.
According to the price guide displayed, the people of Baiyang Village had earned over three thousand Eternal Coins this time — a massive windfall. With a batch of grain brought back, Baiyang Village's development would be unstoppable. It would surely grow rapidly, becoming stronger in a short time.
"Guyuán Village, these are the treasures you brought? Mushrooms?"Yi Tianxing walked to the second stall — this one belonging to Guyuán Village, displaying various items.
"That's right. Our Guyuán Village has a unique specialty — a very special mushroom called the Dream Mushroom. Eating it makes one feel like floating among the clouds, extremely mystical and wonderful. During times when we had no food, we relied on these Dream Mushrooms to survive. Moreover, these mushrooms contain special properties — they strengthen the body and even enhance cultivation. We brought some this time to see if they might be valuable."The young master of Guyuán Village, Xiao Yun, eagerly introduced as he saw Yi Tianxing approach.
The Dream Mushrooms were delicious, and they had hoped they would find a market here.
Dream Mushroom: A top-tier ingredient, extremely rare, displaying a rainbow of colors. Eating it produces an illusory, dreamlike sensation. Extremely precious. Grade — Yellow Grade, Top Tier.
Instantly, information about the mushrooms surfaced in Yi Tianxing's mind. The Wordless Heavenly Book had swiftly identified the rainbow-colored mushrooms.
Generally, the brighter a fungus, the more toxic it tends to be — often lethally poisonous. For Guyuán Village to have discovered and eaten these vividly colorful mushrooms meant they must have been desperate, driven by hunger to risk death for a meal.Fortunately, it turned out that these Dream Mushrooms were not poisonous — otherwise, nobody would have dared taste them.
"This Dream Mushroom is indeed a superb ingredient. With it, I can create several top-tier dishes — Dream Mushroom and Greens Soup, Fresh Mushroom and Vegetable Dumplings… With ingredients like these, the dishes will be absolute masterpieces!"Lai He, the head chef, said excitedly, already mentally drafting recipes to use these Dream Mushrooms.
Yi Tianxing nodded."This Dream Mushroom will be sold by weight — three Eternal Coins per jin (about 500g). What do you think?"
Just hearing Lai He's ideas made Yi Tianxing's mouth water, his entire being becoming energized. Such rare delicacies couldn't be missed. Mushrooms were considered delicacies among mountain treasures — just simple preparation could produce dreamlike flavors, let alone what a master chef could create.
Each mushroom was huge, about the size of a human head, weighing about a jin each, with quite a large quantity.
"We'll sell! Of course we'll sell!"Xiao Yun said joyfully.
After weighing, there were about 300 jin, for a total of 900 Eternal Coins. Yi Tianxing bought them all.
"We also have these — called Red Blood Vines. Eating them strengthens the body and enhances one's blood essence and cultivation." Xiao Yun pointed to bundles of blood-red vines laid out.
Red Blood Vine: A vine of pure blood-red color, growing beneath ancient millennium-old trees. Strengthens body and blood, excellent for body refining, making pills, and brewing wine.Grade — Yellow Grade, Top Tier.
Again, information appeared in Yi Tianxing's mind thanks to the Wordless Heavenly Book.
Its ability to identify and assess nearby treasures was a powerful advantage, allowing Yi Tianxing to price the marketplace goods with unmatched precision.
Yi Tianxing nodded."Red Blood Vine, one liang (about 50g) for three Eternal Coins. Are you willing?"
Each vine segment was about a liang in weight. The pricing was appropriate.
"We're willing!"Xiao Yun immediately agreed.Selling these vines was important — their village had plenty more that could be harvested again later.
The total cost for the Red Blood Vines was another 600-plus Eternal Coins.
Other than that, Guyuán Village had nothing else to offer.
Yi Tianxing continued toward other villages' stalls.
It had to be said — these villages, having survived until now, indeed had some valuable treasures.
For example, Green Willow Village had brought out Willow Branches that carried purifying, evil-dispelling powers. Striking undead creatures with these branches would dissipate their deathly aura — even evil spirits would have their souls scattered. Green Willow Village had survived the undead invasion thanks to these branches.
Moreover, just keeping the willow branches submerged in clean water maintained their vitality and continued their purifying powers — a precious resource indeed. Yi Tianxing purchased them at five Eternal Coins per branch.
These branches were not only useful for fighting undead — they could also be refined into talisman papers. Incorporating their essence would grant the talismans natural evil-dispelling powers.Also, the willow tree itself seemed extraordinary — it could perhaps be cultivated for long-term benefits.
Other villages also brought out various rare treasures —Like Mica Ore, Blue Gold Ore, and more — all shocking natural treasures, obtained through careful collection and mining, but which couldn't be eaten. Thus, trading them for currency was the wisest decision.
"So many spirit herbs!"Unconsciously, they reached the stall of Daqing Village.
Spread out before them were fresh herbs — clearly recently harvested.
Ginseng, Polygonatum (Huangjing), Meridian Grass (Tongjin Grass).
Each herb was carefully and neatly arranged.
"These herbs are cultivated and harvested by our Daqing Village. The ginsengs are at least 50 years old, the polygonatum over 10 years old, and the meridian grass can clear and strengthen the meridians."A young woman, looking like a gentle, well-bred lady, explained softly. Though not stunningly beautiful, her pure aura brought peace to anyone near her, making her seem like the perfect, comforting neighbor girl.
Her name was Qing He, and her brother had founded Daqing Village.
She was naturally skilled at growing herbs, with an affinity for plants and a love for spirit herbs.
Yi Tianxing considered carefully before pricing:
"For ginseng, every 10 years of age doubles the price.
10-year: 10 Eternal Coins
20-year: 20 Coins
30-year: 40 Coins
40-year: 80 Coins
50-year: 160 CoinsBeyond that, for every extra 10 years, the price doubles. For slight age differences within 10 years, the price adjusts proportionally."
This pricing was fair — with medicinal herbs, the older they were, the more potent and thus more valuable.
Qing He nodded quickly, blinking her bright eyes."We agree with your pricing, Town Chief Yi."
The herb quantities were:
5 stalks of 50-year ginseng
3 stalks of 70-year ginseng
1 stalk of 100-year ginseng
30 stalks of 10-year polygonatum
10 stalks of 20-year polygonatum
1 stalk of 50-year polygonatum
100 stalks of meridian grass
The total for ginseng alone came to 7,840 Eternal Coins.
Polygonatum prices were slightly lower — 8 Coins for 10-year herbs, and so on — totaling 528 Coins.
Meridian grass was priced at 50 Coins each — totaling 5,000 Coins.
In total, the herbs from Daqing Village added up to a staggering 13,368 Eternal Coins!
Hearing this, the people of Daqing Village couldn't help but burst into cheers — such a fortune was like a drought-stricken land finally receiving rain. Their joy was simply indescribable.
After touring the marketplace, Yi Tianxing departed.
His goal — to issue the Eternal Coin and establish its circulation by setting clear pricing — had been fully achieved.In total, he had circulated over 100,000 Eternal Coins!
Much of this money would soon return into Xuanhuang Town's Treasure Hall, ensuring that the Eternal Coin became the de facto currency circulating within the town.
This cycle — outflow and return — was the lifeblood of a thriving economy.
"Master's move truly achieved the intended effect. Judging by the villagers' faces, they genuinely like the Eternal Coin — not because we forced it on them, but because they voluntarily accept and trust it.This will deeply solidify the credibility of the currency." Huang Chengyan said with a face full of joy.