Immortality begins with meditation puppets

Chapter 341 Congratulations from All Directions, Good News Announced by the Immortal

"That's right, that's right! I'll go to the shop and choose three puppets to give to you, fellow Daoist!"

Seeing the Blood Emperor behind Su Qing looking at him with hostility, Hei Qingtian broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly said something.

"Just kidding. Everyone who comes to my humble shop today is a distinguished guest of Su Qing. Gifts may vary in value, but the sentiment is priceless. Fellow Daoist Hei, please go upstairs and take a seat. I still need to greet guests here, so I cannot attend to you for the time being!"

Su Qing squinted at Hei Qingtian and Bai Wuchang, gave them a warning, and then gently let bygones be bygones regarding their previous unpleasantness.

This Enforcement Hall was originally a good dog raised by the three families. If Su Qing has the ability, he can also lead it out and use it!

"Master Ling Ying of Langya Workshop, bringing two third-tier water-repelling pearls and a thousand catties of luminous stone, wish Su Ji Puppet Shop a grand opening!"

"Master Ling, you are too kind. Your gift is too much. I am unworthy of it, but since it is your kind intention, I will accept it without hesitation!"

"The Fire Phoenix Department Store, entrusted by our princess, brings a giant weapon to celebrate the opening of its new store!"

"Princess, you've come with gifts before even arriving. I'll remember this kindness. Rest assured, I'll only ship a small quantity of the Princess series puppets from Wanghai City. I certainly won't delay the supply to the Princess!"

"Lu Wentian, the owner of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion, presents a blueprint for a third-tier puppet to celebrate the opening of your business!"

"I am only a second-level guest elder of the Hundred Treasures Pavilion. I should have paid my respects to the Pavilion Master long ago. The Pavilion Master did not blame me for being impolite, but instead came in person to congratulate my shop on its opening. With such magnanimity, it is no wonder that the Hundred Treasures Pavilion under the Pavilion Master's leadership is becoming more and more prosperous!"

"Duan Tian'ai of the Duan family, acting as the head of the Duan family, Duan Yang, brings blueprints for hundreds of types of puppets, including the Master Puppet. May Su Ji Puppet Shop prosper and its wealth increase!"

"Fellow Daoist Duan, there's no need for this. Fellow Daoist Blood Emperor of the Twilight Society is very easy to talk to. I asked him, and he didn't say anything about harming the Duan family. Fellow Daoist Duan, please don't overthink it in the future. The Twilight Society isn't as bad as you think!"

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Su Qing underestimated the Night Emperor.

The Night Wanderer's Mark bestowed upon him after his death, though of little use, was still a trap.

But his death itself brought him many unseen benefits.

The firework that was set out to ward off evil spirits last night in the sky above the sea.

This startled all the powerful cultivators in the entire Wanghai City, making them realize Su Qing's importance.

As a result, Su Ji Puppet Shop was packed with distinguished guests today. All the prominent figures in Wanghai City sent people with gifts to congratulate him on the opening of his new shop.

Let's leave aside the spirit stones earned from selling puppets in this shop.

This morning alone, the gifts received, all added up, amounted to several thousand spirit stones.

Among them, the Blood Emperor of the Twilight Society and Ling Ying of Langya Workshop gave the most generous gifts.

The Blood Emperor was afraid that Su Qing would be furious after the Night Emperor was beaten and would go after him, but he was also wary of Su Qing's relationship with Gao Erqiang, so he dared not not to send gifts.

Ling Ying, with her foxy face and devilish heart, saw that he had been eyeing the precious stone with longing but was short of money last time, so she took out a thousand catties of precious stone as a sugar-coated bullet, perhaps hoping that Su Qing would help her seize the immortal island and fight for her family business.

He kept the sugar coating for now, but he couldn't help her seize the family business, because the widowed island lord was already taken, and the ownership of Langya Immortal Island had been settled.

"Tong Chang, the island lord of Langya Immortal Island, along with his Daoist companion, Lady Lanxiang, sends a fourth-tier talisman to congratulate young friend Su Qing on opening a shop and purchasing property in Wanghai City!"

Isn't that infuriating?!
Su Qing had practically worn out the widow island lord's image talisman from use, and he hadn't even set sail yet to try and win over this naturally alluring Lady Lanxiang.

Tong Laodao, this inhuman puppet, actually got there first, went to the island to admire the flowers, and took over Lady Orchid, as well as Langya Immortal Island.

That's outrageous! Do you, Master Tong, even have that ability? You're trying to find a Daoist partner like everyone else!

On the Heavenly Talisman Token, when Old Daoist Tong boasted about it on his social media more than ten days ago, he was severely scolded by Su Qing and Gao Erqiang, who called him a gigolo and refused to be his friend!
However, while the old Taoist priest was enjoying his life as a kept man, he was also under considerable pressure. According to him, in a few decades to nearly a century, the Huang family of Penglai and various forces from the Thousand Islands Immortal Kingdom might come to the island to make things difficult for him. Therefore, he invited fellow Taoists to help him in the Heavenly Talisman Hall.

Su Qing was one of them, and he was promised that if he successfully helped him guard the island, the old Taoist would be his. Apart from Madam Lanxiang, the old Taoist would also build a Taoist temple and claim territory on the Star Sun Spirit Vein of Langya Immortal Island without any objection or interference.

It's a pity that this Ling Ying, despite his painstaking efforts to acquire the Swift Wind Sword as a sycophant, is no match for Lady Lanxiang, whose fragrance spreads far and wide, attracting even someone like Old Daoist Tong, who can rival a fourth-tier Nascent Soul cultivator.

Forget about the Immortal Island family business; just being able to preserve the Langya Fang estate would be a miracle for this young but cunning vixen.

The guests were led into the store one by one.

After realizing that there were no more distinguished guests worthy of his personal welcome.

He then led Rao Tingshan and the others into the store, through the crowd of customers who were selecting puppets and bargaining, and into the VIP room on the second floor.

This VIP room was built specifically to entertain the distinguished guests of the store.

The walls are made of obsidian powder, which is both tacky and luxurious, and can also block spirits and protect the privacy of customers.

Using a jade bead as a curtain, it is adorned with jewels and has the effect of gathering spiritual energy and calming the mind.

The Fu Sheng Yin (符生印) can be placed in the center of the second floor to create various talisman effects according to customer needs. For those who like water, it can create a water-summoning talisman to make water ripples in the room; for those who like movement, it can create a vibration talisman; for those who like stillness, it can create a tranquility talisman... In short, whatever environment you need, you can achieve it using the talisman of the Fu Sheng Yin.

In addition, each compartment is carefully served by puppets such as beautiful snakes and princess leopards, and the spiritual teas and fruits served are all top-quality goods and seasonal new products.

These were all gains that Su Qing obtained from donating her sperm and learning from the Red Sleeve Pavilion.

The wealthy and powerful patrons who become VIPs at Su Ji's restaurant—are they just buying puppets with spirit stones? No, they're buying relationships, status, and the respect they receive.

As long as the service is good, there's no need to worry about customers not spending money!

At this moment, Su Qing visited each room one by one. The first person he visited was none other than Zhao Chun, the Nascent Soul cultivator of Yuanlai Tower, who was about to ascend to his position but had not yet done so!

Rao Ting led the way at the top of the mountain, and Su Qing followed slowly.

Upon entering the cubicle, Su Qing felt an overwhelming spiritual pressure rushing towards her.

It possesses the unyielding spirit of the Nine Li Qiongqi, and also incorporates the Nascent Soul spiritual pressure of the Jade Wall Old Evil and the Lord of the Desire Demon Sect that I have previously witnessed.

Su Qing's resistance to this spiritual pressure was not as weak as the old Nascent Soul cultivator had predicted.

Out of respect for this old Nascent Soul cultivator who could easily choose not to eat beef in Wanghai City, Su Qing still bowed her head and stepped back, feigning weakness and vulnerability as if she were being controlled by his spiritual pressure. She smiled bitterly and repeatedly said no.

“Young friend, your energy is turbid and not condensed, as if you have not questioned the heavens and earth with your body to condense your natal Dao pattern. But since there is no natal Dao pattern to govern it, how did you manage to fuse the two Dao patterns of Jiuli and Qiongqi into the furnace lid?”
How strange and wonderful! It is indeed my limited knowledge that I cannot fathom it. However, if you wish to go to sea in the future, you will need to find a way to restrain the energy that reveals your Dao patterns so clearly.

You must know that within the Western Sea, countless evil spirits roam. To these evil spirits, these Dao patterns are like the elixirs of immortality or the fruits of longevity to us cultivators. The moment their scent is revealed, the evil spirits will swarm forth, ready to devour you alive!

Zhao Chunshou was nine thousand years old. Although his lifespan was approaching, he showed no signs of old age. His hair was black and his face was ruddy. He sat upright on the futon, radiating vitality, as if an old tree were about to bloom again.

At this moment, stroking his beard and shaking his head, he both envied Su Qingnian for gaining the favor of the Dao patterns at such a young age, and lamented that the Dao patterns of the Nine Li Qiongqi were not compatible with the Dao foundation he had built, and could not be used by him to achieve the effect of reaching the Divine Transformation stage.

Su Qing knew that this old Nascent Soul cultivator had only come here today out of respect for Rao Tingshan. Seeing that he had kindly reminded her, she nodded and cupped her hands, sincerely accepting his teachings.

"I, your humble servant, have come here today, and you should know why. I've heard too many polite words in my life, and I don't want to hear them again before I die."

Seeing how well you've managed to attract talent and influence in this city, young friend, you'll have no problem establishing yourself here in Wanghai City. I only hope you won't forget the friendship you shared with my apprentice, Tingshan!

Zhao Chun was old and nearing the end of his life. He said he wanted to go to sea to try his luck at becoming an immortal, but in reality he knew that he would most likely die.

But after his death, he still had to pave the way for the younger generation of his clan on Fangzhang Immortal Island, as well as his many disciples such as Rao Tingshan.

If the clansmen on Fangzhang Immortal Island could distribute the family's assets to their Nascent Soul elder friends after their death, they would likely not make things too difficult for their family out of consideration for them. Although the family had declined from its peak, it could still survive and continue.

If they are greedy for wealth and power, and do not understand the principle that when the tree falls, the monkeys scatter, and that they should keep a low profile from now on, the family, which is currently at its peak, may be in danger of collapsing and having no eggs left. At that time, the few descendants I have placed here in Raoting Mountain may be the last hope for the family.

It was for the sake of these descendants that Rao Tingshan felt that this junior was worth befriending. He was willing to set aside his old face and support this junior.

Su Qing realized that Master Zhao's time was precious and that after showing his face, he did not want to stay in the shop for long. So, being polite and courteous, he presented Master Wanfa's puppet as a token of his gratitude, and then, together with Rao Tingshan, bowed and saw off this old master who could have chosen not to eat beef but was forced to do so due to the burden of his family.

"Master only has a hundred years left to live. He originally planned to go to the Western Sea to seize the opportunity to become an immortal, but now, due to the news that a small realm of Nascent Soul has appeared in the Ksitigarbha Buddha Kingdom, he has turned to the Ksitigarbha Buddha Kingdom to seek the opportunity to become an immortal. I wonder if he will be able to get what he wants!"

After seeing his master off, Rao Tingshan felt much more relaxed and sighed deeply to Su Qing.

"All the cultivators in the Western Sea know that True Person Zhao has condensed the Heavenly Yuan Infant Lotus Infant, and originally had the hope of becoming a deity. However, he has been burdened by worldly affairs and his opportunity has not yet arrived, so he has been delayed until now and has not yet become a deity."

This opportunity in the Ksitigarbha Evil Kingdom is truly serendipitous, and it must have been prepared specifically for True Person Zhao. Fellow Daoist Rao, please rest assured, perhaps you still have a chance to become a second-generation god!

This Master Zhao, who has lived for over nine thousand years and possesses the cultivation of a Nascent Soul cultivator, once rode a horse and leaned against a slanting bridge, surrounded by beauties in red sleeves.

However, if one's path stagnates, one will not survive the passage of time and will soon turn into a handful of dust. Seeing this person reminds Su Qing of himself, and he felt a pang of sorrow in his heart. He thought to himself that once the shop was on the right track, he should focus his energy on his own cultivation as soon as possible.

At the very least, we need to refine at least ten or eight Star Sun Dolls to begin cultivation, and we have the means to do so now!
The old Nascent Soul cultivator was shrewd and cunning, treating face like money. Not only did he not spend any of his coins at the small shop, but he also built several puppets for himself. Before leaving, he even had to give them a smiling send-off, which was extremely despicable.

However, the other distinguished guests in the other cubicles were not as stingy as the old Nascent Soul cultivator.

The main reason is that Su Qing's puppets are really good.

The owner of the best puppet shop, Ying Wushen, who had expanded his business to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand Demons and whose products were praised by all kinds of demons and beasts who would buy from him again, also praised the various types of puppets that Su Ji Puppet Shop had brought out.

"As all fellow Daoists know, I should seek the Dao and pursue truth without gods. What I have condensed is the Xie Zhi Pill, and what I have formed is the Loyalty and Righteousness Pattern. In my life, I hate those sycophantic and hypocritical people who call a deer a horse. What I am saying now is by no means to flatter Fellow Daoist Su."

These puppets crafted by Fellow Daoist Su are truly damn good!

Look at this Wanfa Master puppet. Its beautiful appearance and graceful figure are not important, but the main thing is that it can understand formations, puppets, alchemy, and talisman drawing.

Although they cannot set up formations or create puppets on their own, they can teach others how to fish and impart knowledge to many low-level cultivators, allowing them to receive guidance from renowned teachers from a young age, just like the disciples of major sects, thus winning at the starting line!

"A second-tier array master puppet costs three hundred spirit stones. Can you say that's expensive? If you say it's expensive, it means you have no children and don't know the value of a master. Give me a set of this array master puppet, a puppet master puppet, and every style of myriad-law master puppet in the shop! I have many children, they can all use them!"

Ying Wushen had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and a voice as loud as a bell. He was clearly an upright and honest man who kept his word. How could his words be false? He was not just flattering; he was genuinely cheering for his puppet!
Hearing this, Su Qing was overjoyed and immediately gave him an extra discount. He was so happy that he praised Su Qing for her kindness and hospitality and gave the shop a bunch of five-star reviews on the spot.

Hearing this man say that he too had condensed a Xie Zhi Golden Core, Su Qing's heart stirred slightly. He decided to find time to go to the Heavenly Talisman Hall to ask the experts what was so special about this Xie Zhi Golden Core that made the important figures of Wanghai City condense it.

Saying goodbye to Ying Wushen, who loved to speak the truth but whose truths were more pleasing than lies, Su Qing turned to greet another distinguished guest.

Upon entering the cubicle, one sees a bald monk with a shiny bald head, rising and falling in rhythm with the vibration talisman.

He's truly an enlightened monk; he knows how to have fun in a more elaborate way than others.

But the two princess leopards that were originally meant to be guests were already playing with the master. Su Qing, knowing better than to disturb the master's enjoyment, released the curtain and retreated again.

"In the future, we must not give customers who have not yet made a purchase the opportunity to lay hands on Princess Leopard!"

"Oh, so this master has already ordered twelve princess-themed puppets and eighteen Wanfa Master puppets? Then forget it. Bring the master another pot of spiritual tea, mixed with some tonic pills; perhaps he'll find them useful!"

The master of Fobaozhai spent his money on flowers, but he also spent the spirit stones he had given Su Qing. There was no need for Su Qing to say anything more to him. Su Qing knew that this master was a person worth befriending.

If all cultivators in the world were as willing to spend money as Master, there would be no difficult business to do!
(End of this chapter)