Chapter 493: Chapter 493

The effect of the Truth-Telling Talisman is still present, it seems this young man indeed has a deep hatred for evil.

Qian Duoduo is still somewhat hesitant and takes the chance to ask, "Though what you say makes sense, you wouldn’t turn around and sell me out, would you?"

Even though Cloud City is relatively safe, many evil cultivators are so well disguised that they can still sneak into the city. I’m merely a Talisman Master, my combat power truly isn’t great."

Another crucial point he didn’t voice — Cloud City forbids teleportation, even with a Teleportation Talisman, it’s not easy to escape.

At that time, choosing to settle in Cloud City valued the prohibition of fighting ensuring relative safety, coupled with good overall environment and low-cost herbs to reduce talisman painting costs.

Who would have thought to suddenly discover Liu Zifu colluding with evil cultivators, unable to beat and dare not provoke, he could only stew in anger, seeking an excuse to sever all dealings with him.

If the young man turns around and sells him out, wouldn’t it bring on great disaster?

"Of course not, one person takes responsibility for their actions, there’s no reason to implicate others?" Jiang Yuanxin said even the Soul-Devouring Demon Skill, no matter what, tends to lead to misunderstandings, must stay hidden to silently earn wealth, why involve you?

Then he flipped up a record.

Earlier upon encountering, the system had prompted a message, given that details of the environment were fully displayed, Jiang Yuan had become accustomed to it, often directly ignoring them.

[Liu Zifu: Active businessman in Bamboo Mountain City, Body Forging Realm Demon Cultivator. His true form is the mountain bamboo rat, greedy and cunning, heavy on the waist due to elixir and talisman paper trading]

What a pity, not an evil cultivator.

"I usually use Sound Transmission Talismans when dealing with Liu Zifu, I generally notify him to come pick up goods, bringing along various talisman papers from Bamboo Mountain City."

Qian Duoduo cannot bear that the talismans he painstakingly paints would actually support the wicked, since he has no power to retaliate, why not provide some clues for the young man to eliminate those evil cultivators?

So, he took a sip of tea and slowly said, "A few days ago I mailed Liu Zifu saying he would go to another city to find Artifact Refiners to acquire weapons at low prices and resell them, I couldn’t wait for him to bring the paper over later, so I went to Bamboo Mountain City myself.

Each city has a black market, many demon cultivators publish bounty to purchase the needed items. I brought some talisman papers with me, just wondering if I could sell them at a good price.

Unexpectedly...I saw Liu Zifu sneaking around with demon cultivators at the black market! He clearly said he was not in Bamboo Mountain City, why lie to me?

I grew suspicious, used an Invisibility Talisman to secretly follow him, only to discover those were a group of evil cultivators!

They didn’t fully trust Liu Zifu despite him supplying for long-term, sometimes they post bounty at the black market to swallow the demon cultivators with goods who took the job.

Liu Zifu found their actions too reckless, easily exposing signs leading to disaster; additionally dissatisfied with them bypassing him to exchange with others.

The two sides argued for a long time and finally reached an agreement—other items could be found in the black market targeting, but talisman papers must be procured from Liu Zifu, only then would he continue aiding the evil cultivators."

Saying this, he huffed angrily, "I quietly noted the types and quantities of talisman papers they wished to trade afterward and hurriedly returned to Cloud City fearing exposure.

Sure enough! Liu Zifu quickly sent me a message requesting the talisman papers, all promised to those evil cultivators! Which made me so mad...

Hmph! Certainly, he didn’t get the goods last time, has no way to explain to the evil cultivators, today brought the gifts to the door, huh...selling to him? Dream on! Let him fail to deliver and the evil cultivators fight among themselves! Googlᴇ search NoveI★Fire.net

If you want to find the tracks of Liu Zifu and evil cultivators, you can try your luck at Bamboo Mountain City’s black market."

Good, the last sentence quite resembles an NPC issuing a quest.

It’s unreasonable to have someone take the risk to contact a quarrelled Liu Zifu, Jiang Yuan silently marked the address, planning to check it out when free.

"How much is the fee for teachings from Friend Qian?"

Finally talking business, Qian Duoduo slightly narrowed his eyes pondering.

He is currently really short on money!

How much is appropriate to charge?

"The path of talisman primarily stresses perception. The so-called rune is actually an ancient script capable of mobilizing the laws of heaven and earth to release power." Qian Duoduo took another sip of tea, hoping to make the other party appreciate the value of rune teachings to accept a pricey offer.

Jiang Yuan suddenly recalls stumbles upon an online meme — spell, rune, is akin to reporting coordinates, indicating where to execute which instructions most concisely.

The flashy charmed talisman could translate as, "Coordinate 23*85, fire a shot, thanks!"

"Is talisman also the same?" Yun Shu tilted her head looking at her drawn talisman, a blank mind unable to recall what she painted and why.

Qian Duoduo stroked his goatee feigning profoundness, "Naturally the same.

Talisman Masters are categorized into two types: The first occupying the vast majority, referred to as Spirit Talisman Master, using spiritual energy to paint ancient language, mobilizing the laws of heaven and earth, thereby releasing corresponding power;

Another exists only in tales, called Soul Talisman Master, using soul powers to infuse runes conjuring resonance with the power of heaven and earth.

The lower the rune level, the less noticeable the difference, when cultivating to advanced runes, Soul Talisman Masters would greatly surpass Spirit Talisman Masters!

Of course, as long as one masters intermediate-level runes, it is possible to engrave runes on weapons, magical treasures, or arrays to enhance their power.

This is a supremely sacred and practical skill!"

Finally laying the groundwork, Qian Duoduo reached a hand out shaking and said gravely, "Fixed price, fifty thousand Spirit Stones. I guarantee you learn at least two types of runes!"

"Fifty thousand Spirit Stones?" Jiang Yuan gasped and thought, I know why Qian Duoduo has no money, it’s because he doesn’t charge high prices even for teaching skills!

Yun Shu was also slightly taken aback, looking at the master with amazement.

Ling Di watched the other party’s small gestures cold-eyed, ready at any moment to secretly assist, but the new master evidently wasn’t influenced in any way, and just nestled at Jiang Yuan’s feet.

"Ahem! Of course...negotiable pricing, Miss Yun’s natural talents are admired." Qian Duoduo fearing his high charge scared the other party, coughed twice hinting it could be lowered.

The runes he mastered weren’t many, couldn’t conjure masterpieces, plus due to lack of sales channels he couldn’t sell at high prices, after deducting raw material costs, profit margins were also scant.

Never wealthy, couldn’t conceive life spending tens or millions of Spirit Stones often; nor have fame to entice few cultivators to seek teachings, believes he could request fifty thousand Spirit Stones already considered steep.

After all, the loose cultivators he knows find earning money difficult, aside from cultivation and daily expenses, saving fifty thousand Spirit Stones would signify family wealth.

"How many runes are Friend Qian best at?"

The inquiry from the counterpart is seen by Qian Duoduo as seeking a chance to negotiate price, instantly full of confidence saying, "Most common and handy ones like Teleportation Talisman, Truth-Telling Talisman for interrogation purposes, Thunder Strike Talisman for combat, Invisibility Talisman as well as Durability Talisman enhancing magical treasures and weapon endurance."

He added, "Teleportation Talismans are not cheap in the market, if there’s a sales channel, you can easily make money.

I am weak in strength not daring to depart too far from the city, nor knowing friends with businesses, nor having patience to retail one by one, hence sell in bulk to Liu Zifu earning difference.

You are all businessmen, spend fifty thousand Spirit Stones to learn Teleportation Talismans then reselling them, a lifetime benefit assured! So, my price is not expensive."

Jiang Yuan acknowledges, pulling out five pieces of Immortal Jade from the Storage Bag handing over, "Friend Qian, here’s tuition for Yun Shu. If you willingly teach her all runes, I have additional appreciation gifts."

Darn! A wealthy family!

Qian Duoduo’s eyes instantly widened, presenting Immortal Jade could not be someone a mere Talisman Master should provoke.

He also didn’t dare to ponder if the request was low, hastily put away promising solemnly to impart all his knowledge.