13: Chapter 13 The allure of Foundation Establishment Pills, a ferocious cultivator arrives!

Over the next few days.

He simultaneously consolidated his Medium Grade Talisman crafting and began attempting another type of Talisman.

Earth Trap Talisman.

This Talisman involved quicksand and binding cloud patterns, and its difficulty was equally high.

On this day, he changed his disguise again and headed to Baibao Pavilion.

As soon as he entered the main hall, a wave of noise and heat rushed toward him.

There were nearly twice as many people as usual, all looking hurried, their expressions either excited or anxious.

The discussions in front of the shelves regarding cold iron ore, ice crystals, and the Xuanming Sect's recruitment were buzzing.

Ye Linchuan's gaze swept over the Talisman Materials area, and his heart skipped a beat.

Ordinary Talisman paper had risen by thirty percent.

Auxiliary Materials like red flame sand and refined gold powder had risen by more than fifty percent.

Even the most basic spirit ink had risen by twenty percent.

The prices of those special Materials labeled for cold resistance had directly doubled, and the shelves were more than half empty.

The Medicinal Pill area was even worse.

Especially for Medicinal Pills like the Warm Sun Pill and clear heart pill that dispelled cold and calmed the mind, the numbers on the price tags were alarming.

Moreover, the shelves were sparse; it was clearly a case of demand exceeding supply.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, you have come."

Shopkeeper Chen personally greeted him, his face bearing the flushed glow characteristic of a businessman, but his eyes hid a trace of gravity. "It is noisy here; let us speak inside."

He led Ye Linchuan into a relatively quiet side hall and served hot tea.

"Shopkeeper Chen, these prices……" Ye Linchuan pointed outside.

"Sigh, the Xuanming Sect's recruitment order was officially issued yesterday, seeking all kinds of Cultivators to explore and search for treasures!"

Shopkeeper Chen lowered his voice, with a hint of emotion, "And the rewards are frighteningly high. Those with outstanding contributions are said to have the qualification to exchange for a foundation establishment pill!"

foundation establishment pill!

These three words exploded in Ye Linchuan's ears like a thunderclap.

Even with his steady Heart-Nature, his breathing could not help but falter for a moment.

That was the Divine Pill that countless Qi Refining Cultivators dreamed of!

It was the stepping stone to the great path of Foundation Establishment!

Its value could not be measured by ordinary Low-Grade Spirit Stone at all.

"Once the news came out, the whole city went crazy."

Shopkeeper Chen continued, "Loose Cultivators, small Family, and even some passing experts have all turned red-eyed."

"The mine is in the Cold Fiend Valley; that place is inherently dangerous, with cold fiend Qi and ice-attribute Yao Beast."

"With so many people flooding in all at once, which Medicinal Pill, Talisman, or Magical Artifact is not in short supply? How could the prices not rise?"

"Many thanks for the guidance, Shopkeeper Chen."

Ye Linchuan cupped his hands and took out the Talisman he had brought for settlement.

Because the Talisman quality was excellent and they were in short supply, Shopkeeper Chen offered a higher purchase price.

Forty Talisman, totaling three hundred and fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stone.

After receiving the Low-Grade Spirit Stone, Ye Linchuan did not hesitate and immediately purchased another batch of Materials.

After the transaction was completed, Ye Linchuan left Baibao Pavilion.

Walking on the bustling street.

He could clearly feel the restlessness and fanaticism of the entire city.

The temptation of the foundation establishment pill was like a huge magnet, attracting countless Cultivators like moths to a flame.

Returning to the backyard of the Ye Family Pill Workshop, he organized the Materials.

Looking at the piled-up Talisman paper and medicinal herbs, he quickly calculated in his heart.

The Warm Sun Pill and clear heart pill were not difficult to refine; with his current success rate and quality, the profit would be extremely considerable.

Talisman and Medicinal Pill, advancing on two fronts.

He must seize this opportunity!

"Husband, have some tea and snacks first."

Shen Qingyan came in with a plate of snacks and hot tea. Seeing him lost in thought, she said softly, "Is it very chaotic outside?"

"Yes, very chaotic, but it is also an opportunity."

Ye Linchuan took the tea and briefly recounted what he had seen and heard at Baibao Pavilion.

When Shen Qingyan heard about the foundation establishment pill, a trace of yearning flashed in her eyes, but it quickly turned into concern for Ye Linchuan. "Then Husband must be even more careful; do not get involved in trouble."

"I know."

Ye Linchuan held her hand and said gently.

To have such a wife is his fortune.

Just as he was about to say more, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly came from the front shop.

"Is Alchemist Ye here? Li Feng is visiting and has something to discuss!"

Li Feng?

Ye Linchuan raised an eyebrow slightly; he had no impression of this person.

He signaled Shen Qingyan to be at ease, straightened his clothes, and walked to the front shop.

Inside the shop stood a burly middle-aged man with a shallow scar on his left eyebrow.

He was wearing deep gray attire convenient for movement, with a sheathed long saber at his waist. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, his Aura as steady as a mountain—he was surprisingly a Qi Refining level six Cultivator!

Behind him followed two people with vigilant eyes, whose cultivation was at Qi Refining level four.

Seeing Ye Linchuan come out, Li Feng swept his gaze over him and cupped his hands, saying, "Is this Alchemist Ye?"

"I am Li Feng; please forgive my presumptuous visit."

The tone was polite enough, but the fierce and brave Aura born of long-term fighting brought an invisible pressure.

"You are too polite, Fellow Daoist Li. I wonder what business you have with me?"

Ye Linchuan returned the salute, his expression calm.

Li Feng did not beat around the bush and said straight out, "I am a rough man and like to speak directly."

"I heard that Alchemist Ye is not only accomplished in the Dao of alchemy but also quite accomplished in the Dao of Talisman. Is this true?"

Ye Linchuan felt a slight chill in his heart; it seemed his identity as a Talisman maker could not be hidden after all.

At least, it was no longer a secret in certain circles.

His expression remained unchanged as he said, "I only know a little; I dare not claim to be accomplished. Where did you hear this, Fellow Daoist Li?"

"Shopkeeper Chen of Baibao Pavilion and I have some friendship; he once mentioned that the Talisman sold by Alchemist Ye are of quite good quality."

Li Feng's eyes flashed with a sharp light, "To tell you the truth, I have accepted the Xuanming Sect's mining mission and will be heading deep into the Cold Fiend Valley in a few days."

"This trip is dangerous, and I urgently need a batch of Talisman to enhance my strength, especially Medium Grade defensive and offensive Talisman."

"However, it is difficult to find a single Talisman in the market these days, and the quality is uneven."

"Therefore, I have come to your door, hoping to ask Alchemist Ye to take action and customize a batch of Talisman for me."

Sure enough, he came for this.

Ye Linchuan pondered and said, "You flatter me, Fellow Daoist Li!"

"It is just that my skills are shallow, and the success rate for Medium Grade Talisman is very low. I am afraid I cannot shoulder such an important task and might delay your important matters."

"No matter!"

Li Feng waved his hand, "Alchemist Ye, you need not be overly modest."

"What I want is quality!"

"As long as the Talisman power is sufficient, a lower success rate is acceptable."

"As for time, within ten days, I will take however many Alchemist Ye can make!"

He paused, took a heavy cloth bag from his bosom, and placed it on the counter, making a crisp clinking sound.

"Here are fifty Low-Grade Spirit Stone as a deposit."

"After the Talisman are made, I will settle according to the market price on the day of delivery, and…"

He looked at Ye Linchuan and said word by word, "On top of the market price that day, I will add another ten percent."

"Alchemist Ye, what do you think?"

Settling at the market price at the time of delivery, plus an additional ten percent!

Nowadays, Talisman prices change daily.

This condition was equivalent to giving most of the profits from the future price surge to Ye Linchuan!

Ye Linchuan could feel that although Li Feng's words were polite.

The Qi Refining level six cultivation and the weather-beaten Aura brought an invisible pressure.

If this business is accepted, the profit will be amazing.

But it also means stepping completely into this vortex, and he will be noticed by more people.

If he doesn't accept, he might offend this person.

In a flash, Ye Linchuan had already made a decision.

He reached out and picked up the bag of deposit, feeling its weight.

Ye Linchuan looked at Li Feng and said slowly, "With such sincerity from Fellow Daoist Li, if I were to decline again, it would be ungrateful."

"I will accept this business."

"It is just that my ability is limited, and I cannot guarantee a specific quantity, but I promise that every Talisman delivered will be worthy of your Low-Grade Spirit Stone."

"Good! Straightforward!"

Li Feng smiled, and the invisible pressure dissipated a little, "Alchemist Ye is a straightforward person!"

"Since that is the case, I will not disturb you further."

"This is a transmission Talisman; once the Talisman are made, just activate this."

He left a specially made transmission Talisman and mentioned a few types of Talisman he needed.

Mainly reinforced Golden Light Talisman, Fire Snake Talisman Crafting, and a small amount of Earth Trap Talisman, and then he left with his people.

The shop returned to quietness.

Shen Qingyan walked out from behind, looking at the bag of Low-Grade Spirit Stone on the counter, her eyes filled with worry. "Husband, this person's Aura is so strong; this business…"

"It is fine."

Ye Linchuan put away the Low-Grade Spirit Stone and the transmission Talisman, his gaze calm. "Risk and opportunity coexist. Since he follows the rules, we will do the same."

"With this deposit and future income, our speed of accumulating resources can be several times faster."