194: Chapter 194 The Third-Class Guest Elder of Yuelai Tower

"Oh? I didn't expect Fellow Daoist to be a Fourth-Rank Talisman Master. Are you looking to sell Tier 4 Talismans?" the Black-robed Deacon asked, wanting to avoid any misunderstandings.

"That is natural," Ye Yisong replied. His opinion of the Black-robed Deacon's professionalism rose a notch; Yuelai Pavilion truly lived up to its reputation as a force with a Legacy spanning thousands of years.

"Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoist. I will summon the Elder on duty to conduct the transaction with you," the Black-robed Deacon said to Ye Yisong with a smile, then pressed a button in the middle engraved with a Talisman.

For these Black-robed Deacons, whether selling items or acquiring treasures, they could all earn a handsome commission. It was a lucrative position within Yuelai Pavilion.

Ye Yisong waited for a quarter of an hour before an old man in red robes walked in with a vigorous stride. Sensing the aura radiating from him, it was clear he was a Late Stage Martial Ancestor powerhouse.

"So, you are the young friend who wants to sell Tier 4 Talismans?" the red-robed old man asked, getting straight to the point.

"Exactly," Ye Yisong replied. He then took out a hundred Tier 4 Talismans, arranged them into three piles on the transaction table, and waited for the red-robed old man to inspect them.

The red-robed old man didn't waste words. He picked up the Talismans from the table and inspected them one by one. After finishing, he gave a light exclamation of surprise and offered a price for the transaction:

"Thunder-Fire Talismans are 30,000 Spirit Stones each. The Diamond Body Protection Talisman, Teleportation Talisman, Hundred Sword Talisman, and Great Sword Talisman are 50,000 Spirit Stones each. That comes to a total of 4,000,000 Spirit Stones. What does my young friend think?"

"I will follow your word, Senior." Ye Yisong had been prepared beforehand, knowing that the acquisition price for Tier 4 Talismans in Donghai Prefecture wouldn't be too high. The price the red-robed old man gave was not much lower than the market in Cangjiang Prefecture; in fact, it was even higher than Ye Yisong had expected, so he readily agreed.

"Please, Deacon, give me four bottles each of the four types of Medicinal Pill we discussed earlier. Also, exchange 500,000 Spirit Stones for Thunder-Fire Talisman making Materials, and another 500,000 Spirit Stones for the Materials for the Teleportation Talisman, Diamond Body Protection Talisman, Hundred Sword Talisman, and Great Sword Talisman," Ye Yisong calculated silently before speaking to the Black-robed Deacon.

Generally speaking, ten spirit ascension pills and ten pulse warming pills could assist a Martial Ancestor powerhouse in increasing their strength by one star. Ye Yisong had purchased thirty spirit ascension pills and pulse warming pills this time; not to mention a Breakthrough to the Late Stage Martial Ancestor realm, breaking through to a six-star Martial Ancestor should be no problem.

After the deacon from the treasury in the back delivered the Spirit Pill and Talisman Making Materials Ye Yisong had ordered, Ye Yisong paid the remaining balance of 2,000,000 Spirit Stones.

With that, all the Spirit Stones Ye Yisong had brought were exhausted, leaving only a few tens of thousands of Spirit Stones for daily Cultivate.

Just as Ye Yisong was preparing to leave after spending the Spirit Stones, he was called back by the red-robed old man.

"I wonder if my young friend has any interest in joining our Yuelai Pavilion as a Third-Class Guest Elder?"

"Hm? May I ask what rights and obligations come with this Third-Class Guest Elder position?" Ye Yisong thought for a moment and did not rush to refuse. When traveling abroad, having more friends means more paths; it wouldn't hurt to ask clearly before making a decision.

"Becoming a Third-Class Guest Elder of our Yuelai Pavilion comes with many benefits," the red-robed old man spoke eloquently.

"First, you can obtain a residence in Yuelai Pavilion containing a High Grade Spiritual Vein and receive the protection of our Yuelai Pavilion Master."

"Second, you can obtain the internal trading roster."

"Furthermore, you will receive a 10% discount on all consumption at Yuelai Pavilion branches of all levels."

"Finally, as a token of our sincerity, Yuelai Pavilion will freely gift you the refining methods for three types of Low Grade Tier 4 Talismans and one type of Medium Grade Tier 4 Talisman, provided that you do not teach them to others privately."

"Oh, and what responsibilities would I have to bear? Are there any restrictions on me?" Ye Yisong was already tempted upon hearing the last point. He suppressed his inner excitement and asked the question he cared about most, to avoid any future conflicts with the interests of his Family.

"My young friend is overthinking it. Becoming a Guest Elder of Yuelai Pavilion won't place any restrictions on you," the red-robed old man laughed heartily, dispelling Ye Yisong's doubts. "With your status as a Fourth-Rank Talisman Master, you only need to provide fifty Tier 4 Talismans to Yuelai Pavilion every month. You can also provide six hundred Talismans at once on an annual basis."

"However, every single Talisman must be personally crafted by you."

As expected, this red-robed old man had realized that the hundred Tier 4 Talismans Ye Yisong had brought out, while only Low Grade Tier 4 Talismans, were all high-quality goods, far superior in quality to those of other Low Grade Tier 4 Talisman Makers.

This was also the reason why the red-robed old man wanted to recruit Ye Yisong as a Third-Class Guest Elder. He was also gambling on Ye Yisong's future, betting that he would become a High Grade Tier 4 Talisman Maker.

A position of a Third-Class Guest Elder in exchange for a future High Grade Tier 4 Talisman Maker was not a loss.

"Then, may I ask if the Materials for Talisman Making are provided by your esteemed Pavilion?" Ye Yisong asked his final question.

"That goes without saying," the red-robed old man stroked his beard and smiled. It seemed the matter was settled.

"Many thanks for your favor, Senior. I, Ye, will respectfully comply," Ye Yisong said, cupping his hands.

"Hahaha, we are Family from now on, so don't use that 'Senior' title anymore. I am Brother Shen Jun; you can call me Elder Shen," Brother Shen Jun laughed.

"Elder Shen, I wonder if it's possible to receive this year's Talisman Making Materials all at once?" Ye Yisong asked tentatively. He also didn't know when Ancestor Ye Rongming would return.

"There is actually a precedent for this, and it wouldn't be breaking the rules of the Pavilion." The red-robed old man raised his hand and instructed the Black-robed Deacon, "Deacon Yuan Yao, you go personally and bring back Yisong's Talisman Making Materials for this year. By the way, bring the uniform and identity token of a Third-Class Guest Elder as well."

"Yes, Elder Shen," Deacon Yuan Yao agreed.

Looking at the smiling old man in front of him, cold sweat streamed down Ye Yisong's back, soaking his clothes.

He had even accurately stated his name. It seemed that from the moment Ye Yisong stepped onto the fourth floor, Yuelai Pavilion had thoroughly investigated his background.

Was it that pressure?

Deacon Yuan Yao took Brother Shen Jun's token and, within a quarter of an hour, had everything ready. He walked in carrying a High Grade Tier 4 robe and a Storage Pouch.

"Brother Ye, you must keep this token safe. With this token, you can enjoy a 10% discount at all Yuelai Pavilion branches," Brother Shen Jun said, handing everything to Ye Yisong. "All of this year's Talisman Making Materials are in this Storage Pouch. Brother Ye, you can count them."

Of course, Ye Yisong had to count them carefully. If there were any missing later, Ye Yisong would have to pay out of his own pocket to make up the difference. He projected his Divine Sense into the Storage Pouch; the 2,000 pieces of Tier 4 Materials were all there, neatly stacked, not a single one missing.

"Many thanks, Brother Shen. It is getting late today, so I will take my leave now," seeing that everything was settled, Ye Yisong stood up and bid the two farewell.

"Go slowly. I won't see you out," Brother Shen Jun said with a smile.

Watching Ye Yisong's gradually disappearing figure, Deacon Yuan Yao asked in confusion, "Uncle Shen, this kid is just a Low Grade Tier 4 Talisman Maker. Why did you recruit him as our Yuelai Pavilion's Third-Class Guest Elder?"

"Hmph, if it weren't for the fact that this kid's strength isn't enough, I would have wanted him to serve as a Second-Class Guest Elder," Brother Shen Jun said.

"A fifteen-year-old Low Grade Tier 4 Talisman Maker is rare, though not unheard of in Donghai Prefecture. But a Low Grade Tier 4 Talisman Maker who can craft all one hundred Talismans into high-quality goods? That is rare not just in Donghai Prefecture, but in the entire Great Wei."

"Uncle Shen, are you saying that all these one hundred Low Grade Tier 4 Talismans are high-quality Talismans?" Deacon Yuan Yao's eyes erupted with a sharp glint as he asked excitedly.