Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

"Uncle Lin, when can we resume selling talismans?"

On the second floor, Tian Fu spoke with a hint of frustration, but his expression was very respectful.

My Uncle Lin has clearly made a number of magic talismans, but he keeps them to himself and refuses to sell them.

It has been half a month since the last time the talismans sold out.

Almost every day, a number of "traders" and individual cultivators come to the "Lin's Medical Talisman" shop and wait patiently, hoping to buy talismans.

Lin Changsheng's Rejuvenation Talisman is incredibly effective, yet very affordable, costing only slightly more than ordinary talismans.

Rogue cultivators who frequently travel in and out of the Wanfeng Mountains all want to keep some on hand, as they might be able to save their lives in critical moments.

Besides the Rejuvenation Talisman and the Qi Restoration Talisman, the other talismans in the 'Lin's Medical Talisman' shop are of higher quality than most other shops of the same level.

The only pity is that this Forest Talisman Master seems to be producing too little.

The once quiet alley has gradually become more lively thanks to the 'Lin's Medical Talisman' shop.

As a result, several vacant shops in the surrounding area have gradually found tenants.

Some landlords, upon learning of this, raised their rents slightly overnight.

Even Lin Changsheng's landlord, Skinny Monkey, only heard about the fame of 'Lin's Medical Talisman' by chance a few months later.

After asking around for a bit, I suddenly realized that this was the shop I was renting out.

So he took the initiative to visit the store.

"Brother Lin, you've kept this a secret from me for so long! I never imagined your talisman-making skills were so superb!"

The skinny monkey had a hint of resentment on his face, but spoke in a very friendly tone.

The way people addressed Lin Changsheng changed from "Brother Lin" to "Big Brother Lin".

"Fellow Daoist Hou doesn't come to the Three Treasures Hall without a reason. I'm afraid you're not here to catch up with me today?"

Lin Changsheng spoke calmly, smiling as he spoke.

At the same time, he instructed Tian Fu to brew a pot of tea.

"Hehe, Brother Lin, please don't be offended. I've been really busy lately and haven't had time to come and visit often."

Lin Changsheng's words caused a fleeting look of embarrassment to cross the skinny monkey's face, which he then brushed off with a chuckle.

Upon receiving a sum of spirit stones that day, the skinny monkey enjoyed a few days of blissful escapades, forgetting all about home.

Once the spirit stones were all spent, he also put Lin Changsheng's matter out of his mind.

Having grown up in Thousand Crane Immortal City, Skinny Monkey has seen too many ambitious people come here to open shops, only to squander the capital they have painstakingly accumulated over the years.

Outsiders without real skills will find it difficult to establish themselves and survive in Qianhe Immortal City.

Then Skinny Monkey revealed the purpose of his trip: he wanted to work as a 'smuggler' for Lin Changsheng.

Although there was a "sold out" sign hanging at the entrance of Lin's Medical Talisman Shop, Skinny Monkey knew that as a talisman master, how could he possibly sell all of his own talismans?

As a shop owner, I can make a little money every day by selling some talismans privately.

"I am new here, and Fellow Daoist Hou has been very kind to me. This request is naturally not difficult."

After a moment's thought, Lin Changsheng agreed to the skinny monkey's request.

However, he also suggested that the skinny monkey help keep an eye out for a suitable training ground in the western part of the city.

"Brother Lin, it's so nice to live in the attic. It's convenient for making talismans and saves on accommodation costs. The west side of the city is close to the spiritual veins, and accommodation there isn't cheap..."

The skinny monkey was a little puzzled, but he still agreed.

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The next day, Lin Changsheng began to give Tian Fu a small number of magical talismans to sell on the first floor of the shop.

Almost as soon as it opened, it was snapped up by the 'shopping shoppers' who were waiting there.

Despite the customers' persistent pleading, Lin Changsheng refused to replenish the stock.

After several days of this, many traders gradually realized that this Master Lin's shop really didn't have much stock.

Many people who had given up hope left one after another.

Although Tian Fu regretted losing the spirit stones he had acquired, he still followed orders every day and did not inquire about Lin Changsheng again.

He believed that Uncle Lin must have had his reasons for doing so.

After selling the talismans in the morning, Tian Fu went to various shops outside in the afternoon to purchase materials for making talismans.

With these trivial matters handled by him, Lin Changsheng felt much more relaxed, and he could concentrate on drawing talismans in the attic on the second floor of the shop every day.

Seven or eight days later, the Lin family's medical talisman welcomed a special guest.

"I am Hao Lianchunqiao from the Hao Lian Chamber of Commerce. I have heard that a 'Forest Talisman Master' has emerged in our northern region, so I have come to pay my respects today."

Outside the shop stood a middle-aged scholar (190cm-200cm) dressed in a brown robe.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Hao Lian! Please come in!"

Lin Changsheng appeared and greeted them warmly.

The Haolian Chamber of Commerce is a force in the northern district of Qianhe Immortal City, with a wide variety of businesses under its umbrella.

It involves elixirs, talismans, magical artifacts, formations, spirit pets, and various basic materials.

It covers almost all the daily cultivation needs of cultivators.

"I am new here and have no place to stay yet. I hope Fellow Daoist Haolian will forgive my poor conditions."

Lin Changsheng was very warm and considerate, and personally brewed a pot of spiritual tea for the two of them.

Hao Lianchunqiao is a first-tier elite talisman master of the Hao Lian Chamber of Commerce, and also a Qi Condensation Ninth Level cultivator, holding a high position.

"Master Lin's skills are superb, and he will surely rise to prominence soon. This is a small gift from me to greet you, and I hope Master Lin will not find it offensive."

Hao Lianchunqiao didn't mind the simplicity of the attic. After praising it, he took out a gift.

Twenty sheets of fine talisman paper and three ounces of spirit ink made from the essence blood of a first-tier peak demon beast.

The materials used to craft these first-tier high-quality spell runes are worth approximately sixty to seventy spirit stones.

For a first-tier elite rune master, this is nothing.

It seems that this was indeed the first time the other party had visited, and they didn't want to come empty-handed, so they gave the gifts casually.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Hao Lian, but with my current talisman-making skills, I'm afraid I won't be able to use these materials for a while."

Lin Changsheng thanked him and accepted the gift without making a sound.

"I've heard rumors in the market that although Master Lin's Rejuvenation Talismans are extremely effective, the production volume is lagging behind, which is affecting his business."

Helian Chunqiao took a sip of spiritual tea and asked the question seemingly casually, but his gaze turned to Lin Changsheng with a profound meaning.

"To be honest, although the Rejuvenation Talisman in my possession has miraculous effects, the production process is extremely complicated and the difficulty is no less than that of a first-grade high-quality talisman. The production volume may remain at this level for a while and will not increase further."

Lin Changsheng seemed to have anticipated Hao Lianchunqiao's words and replied calmly.

"That's good. Master Lin is new here. He should take a steady and gradual approach to ensure long-term success."

Hao Lianchunqiao nodded repeatedly upon hearing this, his gaze towards Lin Changsheng filled with satisfaction. He then changed the subject, asking meaningfully, "If Master Lin is interested, you can join my Hao Lian Chamber of Commerce. You can exchange ideas with us fellow practitioners on a regular basis. Collective wisdom can help you understand the art of talisman making, which may improve your efficiency in making talismans."

"To be honest, I have just regained my freedom from being a retainer of a small family. I am very satisfied with the current situation and do not want to be bound by anything anymore. If I plan to join a certain force in the future, I will definitely give priority to your Chamber of Commerce."

Lin Changsheng considered Hao Lianchunqiao's offer of recruitment briefly and politely declined with a hint of apology.

Upon hearing this, Hao Lianchunqiao's enthusiasm froze, and his expression turned somewhat cold.