60: New signboard

After getting to know each other, Su Ling took the opportunity to ask many questions about the Yaoxing Sea.

Zhao Lian and Wu Jincheng were also very forthcoming, answering 'Han Yu's' questions.

In any case, what Su Ling asked were all matters of common knowledge.

During this time, Wu Jincheng even asked Su Ling for advice on the trick to condensing mana into fire characters.

Su Ling was not stingy and shared some of his insights.

It was nothing more than practicing the Fire Crow Art frequently; practice makes perfect.

A few hours later, Su Ling's Talismans were mostly sold out, with only a few like the Water Prison Talismans and First-Tier Giant Wood Talismans remaining unsold for the time being.

Ultimately, he sold thirty Fire Bird Talismans, seventy other Second-Tier Talismans, and several First-Tier Talismans.

He received nearly eight thousand three hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

The overall profit was close to eighty percent!

"As expected, relying on skill earns much more than relying on manual labor."

Holding over eight thousand Spirit Stones, Su Ling's Storage Pouch became full once again.

Seeing that the Loose Cultivators in the square were gradually thinning out, Su Ling stood up and took his leave of Zhao Lian and Wu Jincheng.

Having obtained Spirit Stones, Su Ling immediately went to the Pill Cauldron Pavilion and spent two thousand Spirit Stones to purchase some Medicinal Pills needed for cultivation.

Then, he went to the Precious Talisman Pavilion again, called for Li Cheng, and purchased four hundred sheets of Second-Tier Talisman paper, including a hundred sheets of metal-attribute Talisman paper alone.

Similar to the drawing method of the red chain talisman, there was also the gold lock talisman.

A single sheet of metal-attribute Second-Tier Talisman paper was only five Spirit Stones, two cheaper than the fire-attribute ones.

Su Ling planned to practice with the gold lock talismans first.

Consequently, most of the Spirit Stones in his hand were spent once more.

However, he did not plan to go out for the time being; the matter of refining Flying Feathers or a Flying Boat could be put off for later... A month later, Su Ling went to the Sanxiu Square again, but before he even arrived, he saw spiritual light flickering across the entire square from a distance.

[First-Tier Low Grade Magical Artifact, twenty Spirit Stones each]

[Basic qi refining pill, three Spirit Stones each]

[Second-Tier Low Grade Magical Artifact, three hundred Spirit Stones each]

...Mana-formed characters of various colors floated above the heads of the Loose Cultivator stall owners.

Many of them even directly copied his slogan: 'Buy it and you won't be cheated, buy it and you won't be fooled.'

Seeing this, Su Ling's face darkened; these guys were truly experienced businessmen, their skins were thick enough.

Complaining inwardly, Su Ling went straight to the Management Office, paid three Spirit Stones, and received his number plate [2145].

He activated his Immortal Pupils to investigate while heading toward his stall's location.

While passing by the stalls numbered in the one-thousands, he saw Wu Jincheng again.

From what he said, Su Ling learned that Zhao Lian had gone out to collect refining materials half a month ago and had not yet returned.

After exchanging pleasantries, Su Ling arrived at his stall and laid out the Talismans he had drawn over the past month one by one.

Then, he circulated his mana and began to condense a fire-character signboard.

[Fire Bird Talisman breaks the wind, mountains and rivers traversed in a day!]

[red chain talisman shows its might, all Yao Beasts shall bow down!]

[Once the gold lock talisman appears, good luck is locked in!]

[With the Flying Heaven Talisman in hand, roam the clouds as you please!]

[Ice Armor Talisman covers the body, danger and distress shall not harm you!]

[spirit concealment talisman hides your form, your tracks shall never be found!]

Good heavens, besides marking the prices and bundling methods, Su Ling had actually customized slogans for several types of Second-Tier Talismans.

This maneuver left many nearby stall owners dumbfounded.

"Fellow Daoist, this of yours is... too impressive!"

"Fellow Daoist is truly learned and talented, I am full of admiration!"

"Little friend is a great talent, no wonder your business is so good. This old man admits defeat!"

"Beyond reach, truly beyond reach!"

Many Cultivators who frequented the Loose Cultivator Square still had fresh memories of the signboard revolution Su Ling had sparked a month ago.

Besides being eye-catching, everyone discovered that using this method as a sign could also train their mana control.

Consequently, many Loose Cultivators took down their cloth banners and switched to using mana-condensed characters as signs.

This move even gained high recognition from the Nascent Soul Steward Elder of the Loose Cultivator Square.

Now that Su Ling had come up with a new trick, he instantly made the plain and boring signs of other stall owners pale in comparison.

"Fellow Daoists, you overpraise me. As a newcomer, I hope you will forgive any improprieties on my part."

Su Ling quickly cupped his hands to the circle of people and greeted them with a smile.

"Little friend, you worry too much."

An Elder at the Core Formation Mid-stage stroked his long beard and laughed heartily, "Your business is booming, and we who set up stalls nearby can also share in the benefits."

"Fellow Daoist sells Talismans, while we sell more refining materials. As the saying goes, 'a pavilion near the water enjoys the moon first'; with more customers coming here, our chances of selling also increase."

"Today I'll soak up some of your financial luck, Fellow Daoist, and hope to sell this Second-Tier Flying Sword of mine!"

Several nearby stall owners spoke up one after another; they weren't dissatisfied with Su Ling's arrival but rather welcomed him warmly.

Su Ling also chatted with them for a while with a smile.

When he arrived, he had noticed that none of the dozens of stall owners around him were in the Talisman business.

This was even better, as it avoided direct conflict.

The new signboard soon attracted many Loose Cultivators.

A Second-Tier Fire Bird Talisman for eighty Spirit Stones or a red chain talisman for a hundred Spirit Stones had to be bundled with two other Second-Tier Talismans for sale.

This method of selling was already recognized and accepted by everyone.

After all, the starting price for fire-attribute Talismans in large shops was a hundred Spirit Stones.

During this period, Su Ling had refined over three hundred Second-Tier Talismans using the ink abyss brush.

He had basically given up on First-Tier Talismans.

Not only was the profit low, but there were also fewer Qi Refining Cultivators buying them.

Moreover, many First-Tier Talismans could be replaced by Second-Tier ones.

For instance, the breath concealment talisman Su Ling used to use frequently was far inferior to the Second-Tier spirit concealment talisman.

In less than an hour, more than half of the sixty-plus Fire Bird Talismans were sold.

The Cultivators who finished buying Talismans also took the opportunity to browse the nearby stalls.

"Fellow Daoist truly keeps his word!"

A Peak Foundation Establishment Cultivator wearing a bamboo hat squatted down, picked up a red chain talisman, and smiled.

"Naturally, I must do as I say."

Su Ling also recognized the person; it was the Foundation Establishment Cultivator who had asked him a month ago if he could draw red chain talismans.

The other party had already advanced to Peak Foundation Establishment.

However, his Realm didn't seem stable yet, as the overflow of mana was quite obvious.

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist needs to verify the effect."

Su Ling continued, "If you buy a small amount, the cost of the test will be borne by you, Fellow Daoist. If you buy a large amount, I can cover it."

"I need five red chain talismans, and five each of the Ice Armor, Spirit Concealment, and gold lock talismans."

The hatted Cultivator pondered for a moment and said regretfully, "It's a pity Fellow Daoist doesn't have other offensive talismans; otherwise, I would have bought a few more."

A total of twenty Second-Tier Talismans, worth one thousand eight hundred Low-Grade Spirit Stones.

He could already be considered a major customer.

Su Ling did not hesitate; he packed up the many Talismans on the animal hide, stood up, and cupped his hands to those around him. "Please wait a moment, Fellow Daoists. I will accompany this Fellow Daoist to the Testing Ground."

Near the Loose Cultivator Square, there was a Gravel Field spanning a hundred feet.

It was a site specifically used for testing the power of various Talismans, Magical Artifacts, and Formations.

For one thousand eight hundred Spirit Stones, what was the harm in consuming one red chain talisman to verify the effect?

With so many people watching, it would also be a disguised way to promote his own brand.

Immediately, many people followed, wanting to see the quality of the Talismans.