45: It’s so insightful, I’ll give you a gift!

Market, Wandering Soul Street.

"Junior Sister Linglu, look at this Talisman of mine, it's called the Crystal Armor Talisman!"

"A Medium Grade Tier 1 Talisman, its defense is astonishing. It can withstand attacks from a Mid-Stage Qi Refining Body Cultivator, and even a Magical Artifact striking the body can be resisted a few times."

"Junior Sister, your talent for Talisman crafting is incredible. In just a few glances, you were able to discern the Fusion points between the Talismanic script and the Talismanic core."

"Why don't you join our Talismans Production Hall, Junior Sister? I believe that in less than half a year, you'll be able to become a Low Grade Tier 1 Talisman Master."

"In a few years, you might even surpass me, Senior Sister."

At this moment, Yu Jiao had spent half a day with Qu Linglu, initially engaging her in conversation, intentionally or unintentionally, to keep her occupied.

It was only during this process that Yu Jiao noticed Qu Linglu's spiritual insight into the Dao of Talisman crafting.

A girl as young as Qu Linglu, capable of discerning so many intricacies of Talisman crafting, was destined for great achievements in the future.

Becoming a High Grade Tier 1 Talisman Master would certainly not be a problem.

'Such innate talent, no wonder she's the one my Master took an interest in.'

Yu Jiao sighed inwardly.

How could her Master have discovered such a Talisman crafting Prodigy?

Could he be planning to control Qu Linglu and infiltrate the Qu Family?

A myriad of thoughts flashed through Yu Jiao's mind, but the next moment, she felt a sharp pain in her heart.

Her limbs and bones tingled as if an electric current was passing through them.

'It's that strange Restriction.'

Yu Jiao calmed her mind, dispelling the many distracting thoughts about her Master.

"Senior Sister is joking. I'm used to being suppressed within my Family. My Family is heartless, and I have no affection for it. I never expected to learn so many Talisman crafting techniques from Senior Sister today, I've benefited greatly!"

Jiang Yuheng respectfully bowed, her expression shifting from low spirits to high, displaying the unmasked emotional changes of a young girl.

She wanted to create the impression of a girl who was heartless towards her Family, so that the 'Senior Sister Yu Jiao' in front of her would consider her a valuable asset to develop.

Jiang Yuheng hadn't expected the entire process to go so smoothly.

If it weren't for the fact that she was wearing Qu Linglu's face, she might even have thought that Yu Jiao was deliberately stalling her.

Jiang Yuheng herself was a Foundation Establishment Demonic Cultivator, with some knowledge in both Talisman crafting and Formations, two of the hundred immortal cultivation arts.

Each could reach the High Grade Tier 1 level.

The Dao of Formations was basically studied by every Foundation Establishment Demonic Cultivator, mainly to confirm the correctness of a Formation when setting it up, even with a little study.

As for Talisman crafting, Jiang Yuheng herself possessed the skill of a High Grade Tier 1 Talisman Master, which she only achieved after spending decades cultivating after advancing to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Just revealing a little bit of her Talisman crafting skill was enough to shock Yu Jiao!

If she were to display her talent in the Dao of Talismans, the chances of being recruited by Yu Jiao would increase even further.

Everything was progressing steadily.

Jiang Yuheng felt much more at ease.

At this moment, Yu Jiao's expression changed, a smile appeared on her lips, and her demeanor shifted considerably. She hurriedly turned and headed out of the room.

"This..."

"Yu Jiao's change, could it be that some other Jiao Demon Sect operative has arrived?"

At this moment, Jiang Yuheng, left standing alone in the room, felt a sense of unease welling up from the bottom of her heart, even as confusion flashed in her eyes.

'This feeling isn't good.'

Jiang Yuheng frowned slightly.

Just as she was about to do something, the two Medium Grade Corpse Puppets, one on her left and one on her right, both took a step forward, their gazes fixed on her.

It was as if they were preventing her from making any moves, causing Jiang Yuheng's heart to tighten.

"Junior Sister Linglu, let me introduce you. This is Senior Brother Wang Jiu, a good friend of mine. Senior Brother Wang also has considerable insight into the Dao of Talisman crafting."

"If you have any questions, you can certainly ask Senior Brother Wang Jiu!"

At this moment, two figures, one in front and one behind, re-entered the room.

Behind Yu Jiao was a pale-faced man with long blue hair and a half-bronze mask. This pale-faced man wore the black robe of an Outer Sect Disciple and had sharp eyes.

When Senior Brother Wang Jiu's gaze met Qu Linglu's.

Qu Linglu seemed to sense Senior Brother Wang Jiu's scrutiny, and there was even a hint of fervor in his eyes.

'This is not good.'

Qu Linglu's heart trembled.

As a Jiao Demon Sect operative, the Sect Disciples Yu Jiao came into contact with were very likely also Jiao Demon operatives. However, these Outer Sect Disciple Demonic Cultivators all had poor Heart-Natures.

Moreover, with the Dream Creation Pill being widely supplied in this market, if these Jiao Demon Sect operatives consumed too many Dream Creation Pills,

losing too much Divine Thought could also lead to Qi Deviation.

If they fell into Qi Deviation at that time, it might even affect her.

'Damn Xiao Jueying, Peak Lord of Soul Refining Peak, and that old bastard surnamed Qu.'

Thinking that Xiao Jueying, Peak Lord of Soul Refining Peak and the other Foundation Establishment Demonic Cultivators' actions of 'shearing the sheep' could affect her, Jiang Yuheng couldn't help but curse inwardly.

"This Junior Sister is truly exquisite and refined. Just looking at her, she doesn't seem like a Disciple of our Demonic Sect, but rather like a female Disciple of some Righteous Path Sect."

"Good, good, good, outstanding temperament, truly worthy of the Qu Family Bloodline!"

Shi Chuan, disguised as Wang Jiu, deliberately stepped forward, chuckling as he scrutinized Jiang Yuheng.

"Senior Brother Wang is too kind. Although I am of the Qu Family Bloodline, my Bloodline is thin, and I am not valued by the Family."

Jiang Yuheng continued to deepen the impression she had set.

"Even without the help of your Family, with your looks and talent, it wouldn't be difficult for you to survive in the market."

"I have a small gift for you, Junior Sister. I hope you can achieve something and become a Talisman Master soon. When that time comes, I must come to your residence for a drink."

Shi Chuan casually took out a jade box from his Storage Pouch. Inside the jade box were several tentacles and branches of the Demonic Fiend Vine.

After all, the person in front of him was a reincarnation of a Foundation Establishment Demonic Cultivator. Her Golden Core ancestor could even obtain a Mystic Wood Spirit Embryo, so she might have other life-saving methods.

More Demonic Fiend Vines would provide more assurance.

He had already gained complete control through intelligence, and Jiang Yuheng seemed to harbor no suspicion at all.

Moreover, after Shi Chuan entered, he had already secretly used his Purple Fiend Eyes and had not found any flaws in Qu Linglu.

The Qu Linglu in his Purple Fiend Eyes was genuine, without any trace of Jiang Yuheng.

It was evident how effective the placenta of the Mystic Wood Spirit Embryo was. Such a treasure was best kept in his hands.

If it weren't for the intelligence, he wouldn't have believed that this seemingly simple young girl in front of him was the Foundation Establishment Demonic Cultivator Jiang Yuheng. Her portrayal was truly lifelike, without any flaws.

Unfortunately... he had a cheat!

Shi Chuan watched with a smile as Jiang Yuheng accepted the jade box.

"Why don't you open it and take a look? Although your Senior Brother is not well-known, I am quite caring towards the Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters introduced by Senior Sister Yu Jiao."

Shi Chuan nodded slightly at Yu Jiao, then his gaze fell on Jiang Yuheng.