179: Chapter 179 Tassel Merchant Guild

The crowd suddenly let out a sharp gasp of cold air.

They had originally thought the Spirit Talisman Workshop was just an ordinary shop opened by a Loose Cultivator, but they never expected that a big figure from the Immortal City like Shen Chong would be standing behind it.

Moreover, seeing Shen Chong's respectful manner just now, it seemed that the power behind the Spirit Talisman Workshop was even greater than they had imagined.

"Who on earth is it?"

At this moment, a trace of chill finally rose in Shopkeeper Qian's heart. He had never seen the owner of the Spirit Talisman Workshop either; even after sending people to the shop to make inquiries, he hadn't obtained any useful information.

He had no choice but to set the matter aside. As long as he knew Jiang Lan, the manager of the branch, it was fine; at most, there was only a shadow of the Talisman Association behind the Spirit Talisman Workshop.

He didn't expect it to become a sharp thorn that directly achieved a reversal and counter-kill against him.

"Damn it, a single slip-up in a hundred plans. How did I miss such a key detail!"

Seeing that this Spirit Talisman Workshop was not as easy to handle as he had imagined,

He cupped his fists toward Shen Chong: "Since Director Shen has his own judgment, then I, Qian, will accompany the Director on this trip."

His tone and expression were calm as he followed Shen Chong toward the nearby teleportation array, but his twitching eyebrows had already betrayed his inner turmoil.

Soon, only the customers who had originally come to congratulate the opening, friends, and Cultivators watching the commotion remained in front of the Spirit Talisman Workshop.

Friends stepped forward one after another to congratulate him: "Old Jiang, congratulations! You successfully survived this calamity. It looks like your shop's business won't be bad in the future!"

The colleagues from the Talisman Association had somewhat complex expressions. The Chairman walked out from beside the Spirit Talisman Workshop with a hunched back, leading several Elders forward.

His tone was somewhat sarcastic: "Third Elder, you truly measure the heart of a gentleman with the mind of a petty man."

Confused, Jiang Lan asked: "Chairman, how am I being petty?"

"You clearly knew that the Spirit Talisman Workshop has the background of the Immortal City, yet you didn't tell us. If you had said so earlier, our Talisman Association wouldn't have contributed only this little bit of resources."

Jiang Lan shook his head: "Chairman, to tell you the truth, I only found out about this today myself."

"Forget it, forget it. Since you're unwilling to admit it, I suppose you have your own difficulties. However, now that I know about this, our Talisman Association's future resources will lean toward the Spirit Talisman Workshop."

"Thank you, Chairman."

A look of joy appeared on Jiang Lan's face as he cupped his fists in thanks, but the Chairman's Divine Sense transmission reached his ears.

"Third Elder, who exactly is the owner of the Spirit Talisman Workshop? Tell me via Divine Sense transmission. I promise I won't tell anyone else."

He could only smile bitterly in helplessness: "I really don't know."

"I don't believe you. You definitely know."

At the same time.

While the few people were talking under the plaque,

The place where the crowd had been standing was as chaotic as a vegetable market.

Cultivators squatted down and dug three feet into the ground just to find the appointment number tags that had been torn up earlier.

They weren't fools; they had seen Shen Chong's actions.

Since Shen Chong took away Shopkeeper Qian but did not take away anyone from the Spirit Talisman Workshop, it meant there was no problem with the workshop's Talismans.

What Shopkeeper Qian had said about fake and inferior Talismans was all nonsense, a frame-up.

Those Cultivators who had torn up their appointment tags were now filled with regret.

In their hearts, they had already cursed Shopkeeper Qian a hundred and eight thousand times, but their hands didn't stop moving for a second.

Unfortunately, they had been torn too finely and had already scattered with the wind; what remained on the ground was not enough to piece together a complete sheet of paper.

At this time.

The few 'Scalpers' standing on the side were already grinning from ear to ear. It was thanks to their patience and refusal to follow the crowd that they had caught this overwhelming windfall.

Reselling the appointment tags now was more than several times easier than before.

Moreover, the price had doubled several times over; they were simply making a fortune.

...

Meanwhile,

Xu Changsheng watched Shen Chong's black-armored back from a distance, his brow slightly furrowed: "Fairy Chu, are you very familiar with this person?"

Chu Linger lightly rested her cheek on her hand: "Not really. It's just that I saw him asking Revered Master for Talisman replenishments before, but the Immortal City didn't have enough in stock, so I took some of the workshop's inventory and sold it to him."

She then added: "Among them were two of Revered Master's quasi-third-rank talismans. I heard later that they played a significant role during his land reclamation process."

Xu Changsheng was somewhat dissatisfied: "Why? Did I allow you to contact this person privately?"

"No, but it was also what you requested, Revered Master. You said to let Linger perform more in front of Revered Master so that I could enter the Immortal City's Treasure Pavilion to exchange for treasures later..."

Hearing a hint of reproach in Xu Changsheng's voice, Chu Linger felt a bit aggrieved.

"Is that so? Then I have blamed you wrongly."

Xu Changsheng cupped his fists and apologized to her solemnly.

Chu Linger pouted: "Hmph, does Revered Master think just saying a few words like this is enough?"

Sensing she wanted something, he asked: "Otherwise? What do you want me to do?"

"I want Revered Master to forgive Linger, because Linger also told many people about the identity of the Spirit Talisman Workshop's owner."

"Told whom?"

"The people from the Liusu Chamber of Commerce. Because I needed to buy some spiritual materials from other countries from them, even with my status as a top disciple of the Immortal City, I still couldn't buy their core spiritual materials."

"They said I needed sufficient financial strength, so Linger had no choice but to reveal the identity behind the Spirit Talisman Workshop."

Xu Changsheng nodded and pondered.

He had also heard of the Liusu Chamber of Commerce. It was said to be a large chamber of commerce spanning the cultivation worlds of the three countries of Chu, Yue, and Wu. Its Foundation seemed to come from outside the cultivation worlds of these three countries, and it was overseen by a Nascent Soul level expert.

"Since it's the Liusu Chamber of Commerce, then if it's out, it's out. In the days to come, we will also have dealings with them."

Then he changed his tone: "I just wonder when your next meeting with them will be. I also intend to get to know this chamber of commerce."

By now, both of his spirit pets had advanced to the Second Level Middle Stage, and the spiritual materials they required had changed from Second Level Low Grade to Second Level Medium Grade or even High Grade.

Spiritual materials were not like Talisman Paper or Talisman ink, which could be easily bought in the Immortal City, because he needed to specify the exact Five Elements attributes.

Not to mention, rumors had it that one could even exchange for Jiejing Pills in the chamber of commerce.

These were third-rank Medicinal Pills that could assist in advancing to the Golden Core Stage, and they were difficult to find in the entire country of Chu.

Chu Linger's eyes curved into crescent moons: "Great! So Revered Master also had the intention of befriending them, that's wonderful."

"It just so happens that tonight Fairy Su of the Liusu Chamber of Commerce is hosting a banquet. If Revered Master has time, you can go with Linger."

"Mhm."

...

That night.

The seventh floor of the Zhaiyue Tower in the East City.

Shark-silk curtains were rolled up high on all four sides, revealing a table full of delicacies, with maids shuttling back and forth.

During the banquet, guests raised their cups to toast each other, while two rows of maids stood behind them, holding jade pots and silver cups like a still painting.

The fragrance of spirit fruits and the richness of fine nectar intertwined in the air, making one feel slightly tipsy.

In the innermost private room by the window, Chu Linger was chatting with a frosty, peerless beauty with a smile.

Seeing that her business was almost concluded, Chu Linger put her hand to her mouth: "Fairy Su, let me tell you a little secret."

"What secret? So mysterious. Fairy Chu has indeed piqued my interest."

"Actually, I am not the big boss of the Spirit Talisman Workshop."