89: Chapter 89 Can talismans be used?

After quoting the price, she waited quietly for Ye Changge's reaction.

Upon hearing this, the corner of Ye Changge's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly.

"Damn it, so expensive..."

He cursed inwardly. Adding everything up, it was already close to eighteen thousand Spirit Stones, almost equivalent to the income of a small Family for over half a year.

Although he had some industries in Longmai Mountain and the market city, and his Talisman business was highly profitable, the expenses for Family development, the Cultivation of his wives and children, and his own needs were equally massive. Forking out nearly twenty thousand Spirit Stones at once to purchase Materials was indeed painful.

But then he thought, this money was being spent on his Dao Companion, Lu Shiyin. It was to improve her strength and ensure her safety, so it was worth it even if it was a bit expensive.

Lu Shiyin managed the Family for him, was gentle and virtuous, and possessed a Flawless Dao Foundation. Their Dual Cultivation was mutually beneficial; this investment would certainly not be a loss.

Having made up his mind, Ye Changge remained calm on the surface and nodded, "Alright, I will take all of these."

A flash of joy appeared in the maid's eyes, and her attitude became even more respectful, "Very well, Senior. Our pavilion has all the Materials you require in stock. The total price is eighteen thousand and fifty Spirit Stones. Will you be paying with Spirit Stones, or..."

Ye Changge gave a light cough, interrupting her, "Can I use Talismans to offset the price?"

"Of course," the maid replied immediately, "Our pavilion purchases all kinds of finished Talismans, Medicinal Pills, and Magical Artifacts at fair prices. However, we only accept Talismans of good quality and stable power. We cannot accept those that are crudely drawn, have unstable Spiritual Qi, or are too obscure and difficult to sell."

Ye Changge said no more and directly took a thick stack of Talismans from his Storage Pouch, placing them on the counter beside him.

These Talismans contained inner Spiritual Qi, with smooth and flowing Talisman patterns; they were clearly all of the High Grade second-rank level.

Upon seeing so many second-rank talismans of excellent quality, the maid was startled, and her gaze towards Ye Changge gained a few more traces of genuine awe.

To be able to take out so many high-quality Talismans at once, this Senior was very likely a Talisman Master with considerable attainments himself, perhaps even a High Grade or top-tier second-rank talisman Master!

Such a person was worth recruiting anywhere.

"Senior, please wait a moment. For such a quantity of Talismans, I must ask our pavilion's appraiser to examine and price them; this Junior cannot make the decision," the maid said hurriedly, then turned and walked quickly towards the stairs to go up and fetch someone.

Before long, an old man with gray hair, a refined face, and exceptionally bright eyes came downstairs with the maid.

The old man wore a dark blue robe embroidered with cloud patterns. His aura was solid, and he actually possessed the cultivation of the Foundation Establishment Early Stage.

He first bowed to Ye Changge, then his gaze fell upon the stack of Talismans on the counter.

The old man picked up the Talismans and examined them one by one, sensing the flow of Spiritual Qi and the structure of the Talisman patterns within.

He looked at them very slowly, and the surprise in his eyes grew deeper the more he looked, until finally, he could not hide his admiration.

"Fellow Daoist, these Talismans..." The old man raised his head to look at Ye Changge, his tone carrying a hint of emotion, "Every single one can be considered a superior work among High Grade second-rank talismans! Their power is at least twenty percent higher than ordinary Talismans of the same type! I admire your attainments in the Talisman Dao, Fellow Daoist!"

He paused, then asked tentatively, "May I ask if you could disclose your lineage, Fellow Daoist? Or... do you already belong to a faction? If you have not yet joined any Sect or Family, our Jinling Chamber of Commerce sincerely invites you to become a Guest Elder Talisman Master. The benefits will be absolutely superior, and resource supplies and an Immortal Cave for cultivation are all negotiable."

Ye Changge still shook his head, his tone calm, "Thank you for your kindness, Fellow Daoist. I am accustomed to being idle and do not like to be constrained. I currently have no intention of joining any faction; I am merely a Loose Cultivator wandering the world."

Upon hearing this, a look of obvious regret appeared on the old man's face, but he knew he could not force it.

In the Cultivation World, some experts are simply eccentric and dislike being tied down.

He did not try to persuade him further and took out a warm-textured white jade token from his embrace, handing it to Ye Changge, "Since you are a Loose Cultivator, Fellow Daoist, it is not appropriate for me to force you. This is a VIP token of our Chamber of Commerce. With this token, you can enjoy a five percent discount when shopping at all our branches, and the price for selling items can also be slightly higher. In the future, if you change your mind, or have Talismans to sell, or need to purchase Materials, you can come to find me at any time with this token."

Ye Changge took the jade token, which felt slightly warm to the touch. He swept it with his Divine Sense and found no abnormal Restrictions, so he nodded and accepted it, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Chen."

Elder Chen then began to calculate the price of the Talismans. He pondered for a moment and said, "Fellow Daoist, these Talismans are of excellent quality and in high demand in the market. According to the market price, these Talismans can be valued at a total of twelve thousand Spirit Stones. What do you think, Fellow Daoist?"

Ye Changge estimated in his heart that this price was quite fair, even slightly higher than his expectations. It seemed this Elder Chen truly intended to befriend him.

He nodded and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, your pricing is fair; let us go with this price."

"Good!" Elder Chen clapped his hands and smiled, instructing the maid, "Go and bring all the Materials this Fellow Daoist Ye requires, and pack them carefully."

The maid acknowledged and left, quickly returning with several jade boxes and jade bottles affixed with Spirit-Sealing Talismans. She counted them one by one and handed them to Ye Changge.

After Ye Changge checked that everything was correct, he put the Materials into his Storage Pouch and added six thousand and fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stones to complete the transaction.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, a pleasure doing business with you. I look forward to our next meeting." Elder Chen bowed to see him off.

"Farewell." Ye Changge returned the bow and turned to walk out of the Wanbao Pavilion.

After leaving Wanbao Pavilion, Ye Changge did not continue to stroll around. Instead, he first found a medium-sized inn nearby called "Yunlai Residence" and requested a superior room with basic protective and soundproofing Restrictions.

After closing the door and activating the Restrictions, Ye Changge did not immediately rest or count his gains.

He first focused his mind and calmed his Qi, slowly spreading out his Divine Sense to inspect his own body, checking if any undetectable Divine Thought marks or aura imprints had been left on him.

Human hearts are treacherous in the Cultivation World. He had sold so many high-quality Talismans at once and purchased expensive Artifact Refining Materials; it was inevitable that he would attract the attention of some interested parties.

Although he was confident in his strength and did not fear ordinary Bandit Cultivators, he was in an unfamiliar Immortal City. It was better to avoid trouble, and being cautious was never wrong.

After confirming that there was nothing unusual about himself, Ye Changge took out a "Cleansing Talisman" and activated it.

A faint, glowing white light enveloped his entire body, washing over him like flowing water. After doing all this, he breathed a slight sigh of relief and sat cross-legged on the couch.

Outside the window, the lanterns had just been lit. The night in the Immortal City was still bustling, but inside the Restrictions, it was completely quiet.

"Tomorrow, I will go to the Hundred Herbs Pavilion to find Xiao Zhi and see if Shopkeeper Xiao has any Materials for the longevity pill or other Medicinal Pills that help increase Lifespan... If that doesn't work, I will have to pin my hopes on the auction."

Ye Changge planned his next itinerary in his heart and slowly closed his eyes. He began his daily, unremitting cultivation, circulating the Yin Yang Creation Art, absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and nourishing his Dantian and Dao Foundation.