Free Web NovelChapter 647: Chapter 26: Now That’s a Good Deal!
Looking at this piece of talisman paper, Zhou Xun once again recalled the refining process of the Fire Shield Talisman,
then without hesitation, picked up the talisman pen, lightly dipped it in the spirit ink, and began to draw on the talisman paper in front of him,
the brush moved like a dragon or snake, completing in one go,
instantly connecting the spiritual energy circuit!
After waiting a few breaths, there was no change on the talisman paper, only a faint spirit light exuding, showcasing the extraordinary nature of this talisman!
"Good, good, good, it seems to have succeeded!" Zhou Xun was delighted in his heart.
At this step, it indicated the drawing was completed, and the next step was sealing the spirit,
He formed a hand seal with both hands, sending a beam of spirit light towards the talisman,
"Sealing Spirit Technique!"
As this spell was cast, the talisman instantly became silent, appearing extremely ordinary, but Zhou Xun’s divine sense could detect the powerful spiritual power contained within it,
waiting for its owner to activate it and unleash its powerful might once more.
Thus, this Tier Four Fire Shield Talisman was finally refined successfully,
Taking advantage of this feeling, Zhou Xun adjusted his breath briefly and continued to draw.
Seven days later, Zhou Xun once again opened the door to the cultivation room,
His expression was joyful, clearly indicating good results.
This time, True Monarch Yun Hui’s commission of six talismans had all been refined, more importantly, Zhou Xun ultimately only used eight pieces of talisman paper,
which meant that Zhou Xun’s success rate for Tier Four Low-Grade Talismans now reached an astonishing seventy percent,
Even veteran talisman masters are just like this,
and Zhou Xun had only reached this level in less than a year.
In the following days, Zhou Xun also refined the remaining beaver hides into treasure talisman paper, with a final product of eight sheets.
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Time passed like a stream, and three months elapsed in a blink of an eye.
Zhou Xun sat in the hall, poured himself a cup of spirit tea, and savored it.
During this period, he finally gathered all forty sheets of treasure talisman paper, with some beast hides left, which he refined into regular Tier Four Low-Grade Talismans.
Since True Monarch Yun Hui departed, Zhou Xun’s talisman crafting business unexpectedly flourished, with four Nascent Souls arriving in succession,
directly contributing four pieces of beast hide to Zhou Xun, thus solving his material issue for refining treasure talismans.
At this time, a soft sound of footsteps accompanied by a fragrant breeze came from behind,
"Young master seems in a good mood!"
The newcomer was Jiang Wanning, who gracefully sat down beside Zhou Xun.
"Haha... I’ve gained a little!" Zhou Xun laughed, then scanned with his divine sense,
"You too, your cultivation has increased quite rapidly recently!"
"It’s all thanks to the young master’s spirit wine!" In this period, before every cultivation session, Jiang Wanning would take a small sip of Pill Origin Wine,
which boosted her cultivation speed to several times what it was before.
If she could maintain this cultivation speed, she could reach the peak of the Middle-Stage Core Formation within ten years.
"How’s the cultivation of the ’Hundred Insects Scripture’?" Zhou Xun asked.
"I’ve essentially mastered it!"
"That’s perfect, I’ll accompany you out to the Wuli Pavilion to see if there are any suitable insect eggs!" He had previously promised Jiang Wanning to help her purchase spirit insects.
With him, a True Monarch Nascent Soul, it’s easier to acquire some rare varieties.
"Then I’ll trouble you, young master!"
Subsequently, the two left the cave mansion, heading towards the Wuli Pavilion in the city’s trading district.
It took less than half a quarter of an hour to reach their destination!
This pavilion covers an area of several hundred yards, with dozens of entrances in all directions, constantly seeing cultivators coming and going, all of whom were Foundation Establishment Stage or higher.
Zhou Xun glanced around, then proceeded inside with Jiang Wanning.
"Greetings, Elder Zhou, and this honored elder,"
Upon seeing Zhou Xun’s figure, a young man in a green long robe approached, bowed deeply in respect.
"The shopkeeper has instructed that you, Elder, are esteemed guests of the pavilion, please allow me to lead you to a private room to rest, the shopkeeper will join you shortly!"
"Thank you, little friend Wu!" Zhou Xun smiled,
This young man was the same servant who had attended to Zhou Xun during his first visit!
The young man felt overwhelmed by gratitude, for the True Monarch Nascent Soul treated someone as insignificant as him with such courtesy, and tears welled up in his eyes,
"It’s an immense honor for me to be treated in such a manner by the elder!"
"Haha, just lead the way!"
Zhou Xun was not one to bully the weak, in fact, he held no condescending airs towards minor figures!
Soon, Zhou Xun reached the same elegant room as before,
"Is this the Wuli Pavilion you spoke of, young master? No wonder it’s the premier commerce association of Central Continent; even a single elegant room is surrounded by Tier Four Restrictions!"
Jiang Wanning glanced around, expressing amazement.
At this moment, a portly middle-aged man in a brocade robe appeared at the door, smiling as he walked in, it was the shopkeeper of this building, Gao Yuan.
"Daoist Zhou’s visit, Gao regrets not welcoming you properly!" Shopkeeper Gao cupped his hands, then glanced at Jiang Wanning beside Zhou Xun,
"And who might this be?"
"This is my friend, Fairy Jiang, who is here today to acquire some treasures!" Zhou Xun laughed.
Then pointing at Gao Yuan, he introduced:
"This is Shopkeeper Gao of the Wuli Pavilion!"
"Greetings, Elder Gao!" Jiang Wanning bowed gracefully,
"There’s no need for such formalities, Fairy, what treasures do you seek?" The middle-aged man smiled kindly, not underestimating Jiang Wanning just because of her Core Formation Stage cultivation.
"I wish to purchase some spirit insect eggs; does your pavilion have any for sale?" Jiang Wanning inquired with a bow,
"Spirit insects?"
"Although rare, our Wuli Pavilion has recently acquired a batch of spirit insect eggs, and since the Fairy desires them, I shall bring them here for you to choose from!"
"Please wait a moment!"
Saying this, the shopkeeper stood up and left the elegant room.
Jiang Wanning was overjoyed at this, quickly saying,
"Young master, I didn’t expect this Wuli Pavilion to really have spirit insects for sale, it seems my mastery of the ’Hundred Insects Scripture’ has a real chance of success!"
"Hahaha... Wuli Pavilion is the premier commerce association of Central Continent, possessing countless treasures, spirit insects are naturally not a problem,"
"Even if the Sea Suppression Immortal City doesn’t have it, it can be transferred from other branches!" Zhou Xun laughed heartily,
The two were chatting when Shopkeeper Gao returned, but now he carried a tray with four jade boxes on it,
Placing the tray on the table before the two, Shopkeeper Gao pointed at one of the jade boxes and began to introduce:
"This is the Iron-Backed Ant, though the name isn’t appealing, it is indeed a rare spirit insect in the cultivation realm,"
"If the fairy nurtures it well, it can evolve into the Flying Ant, something even Middle-Stage Core Formation cultivators would avoid!"
Jiang Wanning, hearing this, instinctively glanced at Zhou Xun,
The ant was indeed mentioned in the ’Hundred Insects Scripture’, starting as an Iron-Backed Ant and evolving into a Flying Ant, yet it could further evolve,
to become a Golden Crystal Ant. At this level, even a True Monarch Nascent Soul would give way,
The downside is once nurtured, they multiply in vast numbers, reaching thousands or tens of thousands, and evolution requires consuming large amounts of spirit ore,
Something an ordinary cultivator could hardly bear!
"Though this insect is excellent, the nurturing cost is too high, please introduce the next one!"
To this, Gao Yuan was unsurprised and continued:
"This is the Spirit Concealing Spider, unlike the Iron-Backed Ant, it is not as numerous, having only a pair, and this insect can conceal its form, making it an excellent aid for reconnaissance!"
Seeing Zhou Xun and Jiang Wanning unmoved, he continued with the introduction:
"This is the Ice Soul Silkworm, an ice attribute alien insect,"
"Interestingly, this insect is the most peculiar, if nurtured to become the Extreme Cold Celestial Silkworm, it could match a True Monarch Nascent Soul,"
"However, it is extremely challenging to nurture, with a very low probability of advancing, our Central Continent Cultivation Realm has seen many attempts to cultivate this insect, but only one case of advancement in a thousand years!"
"Most who cultivate this insect do so for its Ice Soul Silk, an excellent material for refining a Fireproof Robe!"
He was about to continue when Jiang Wanning interrupted,
"I want this insect!"
Being an Ice Attribute Cultivator, she felt a strong affinity for the Ice Soul Silkworm and thus made no other choice,
To this, Zhou Xun naturally had no objection, especially since no one could say Jiang Wanning wouldn’t nurture it into the Extreme Cold Celestial Silkworm.
It’s worth noting, the ’Hundred Insects Scripture’ does contain several formulas to enhance the evolution of spirit insects!
