The Heavens: From Film and Mythology to Conquering Myriad Realms

"I have the method for making talismans, but I don't know if you can afford the price."

The woman surnamed Li took out a jade slip and handed it to Lu Yao.

Lu Yao's eyes flickered slightly, and he took it directly, beginning to examine it.

"Haotian Pearl! Appraisal!"

Item: Initial Stage of Talisman Crafting (Incomplete)

Grade: Yellow Grade, Superior

Purpose: A general talisman-making method prepared by the Tianfu Sect for its novice disciples.

"Tianfu Sect? Isn't that a sect from the Great Jin Dynasty?"

Looking at the information from the Haotian Pearl's identification, Lu Yao felt somewhat puzzled.

"I wonder where you obtained this method of making talismans from."

Lu Yao couldn't help but ask the woman surnamed Li.

"To be honest, this talisman-making technique was unearthed from the ruins of a Foundation Establishment cultivator's cave. Judging from the items found there, it's at least seven or eight hundred years old."

"I've had this talisman-making technique appraised. It's somewhat outdated compared to current talisman-making methods, but it's still valuable."

The woman surnamed Li glanced at Han Yunzhi and then told the truth.

"I see."

Lu Yao suddenly realized that it was a talisman-making method that was seven or eight hundred years old.

However, Lu Yao didn't care whether the talisman-making technique was outdated or not, especially since it had only been a few hundred years, which was nothing to the cultivation world.

"How many spirit stones do you plan to sell, fellow Daoist?"

Lu Yao thought for a moment, then looked at the woman surnamed Li and asked.

"It seems you're quite interested in the Dao of Talismans. For the sake of Sister Han, I'll give you a friendly price: 180 spirit stones."

The woman surnamed Li smiled and said, her eyes crinkling into crescent shapes.

"Sister Li, isn't this price too high? Besides, these are all from seven or eight hundred years ago."

Upon hearing the price quoted by the woman surnamed Li, Han Yunzhi couldn't help but complain.

"Hmph! How could you side with outsiders, Han-meimei!"

The woman surnamed Li was speechless.

"One hundred and sixty spirit stones, not less!"

The woman surnamed Li stood with her hands on her hips and said calmly.

"Can we trade with pills?"

Lu Yao hadn't sold the pills yet, and didn't have enough spirit stones on him.

"Pills? That's fine too."

The woman surnamed Li was slightly taken aback, but then agreed.

Elixirs are also a form of hard currency among cultivators, so they can be traded.

"Two bottles of Qi Condensation Pills, plus twenty spirit stones."

Lu Yao handed the pills and spirit stones to the woman surnamed Li.

The Qi Condensation Pill costs seventy spirit stones on the market, so Lu Yao needs to pay an additional twenty spirit stones.

"The item is fine. Here's the jade slip."

After checking it over and confirming that there were no problems, the woman surnamed Li handed the jade slip containing the initial steps of talisman making to Lu Yao.

The jade slip that Lu Yao had just looked at only contained half of its contents, so it was incomplete, while this jade slip was the complete version.

"How does he have so many pills? Is he an alchemist?"

Han Yunzhi, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but have such thoughts as she watched Lu Yao use pills for transactions.

Han Yunzhi was startled by her own thoughts. If what she guessed was true, then Lu Yao's net worth would be extraordinary.

It should be noted that the Qi Condensation Pill can enhance the magical power of those in the later stages of Qi Refining, making it extremely valuable.

Generally, cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining, that is, from the first to the third level, will use Golden Marrow Pills, those in the middle stage will use Yellow Dragon Pills, and those in the later stages will use Qi Condensation Pills.

This approach offers the best cost-effectiveness because cultivation level is related to the absorption and condensation of mana. For cultivators in the early stages of Qi Refining, taking Qi Condensation Pills will have a slightly better effect than Golden Marrow Pills, but the effect is still limited. The problem is that the price difference is too great.

A bottle of Qi Condensation Pill costs over sixty spirit stones, while a bottle of Golden Marrow Pill only costs twenty or thirty spirit stones, a price difference of more than double.

However, Han Yunzhi did not make a fuss, since it was all just her own speculation.

After the transaction was completed, Han Yunzhi exchanged a few pleasantries with the woman surnamed Li before saying goodbye.

"Thank you for your introduction and help, fellow Daoist."

Lu Yao thanked Han Yunzhi. The method of making talismans was not easy to find in the trading area for rogue cultivators, and even if it was available, most of them were fake. Han Yunzhi's introduction saved him a lot of time.

"Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. My name is Han Yunzhi. I do not know your name yet."

Han Yunzhi smiled slightly, her delicate face beaming, her voice soft and melodious.

"My name is Lu Yao. I am currently residing in the cave dwelling of Lingyun Tower. Miss Han can come and find me if you need anything."

Lu Yao chuckled, also intending to make friends with Han Yunzhi.

After joining the Spirit Beast Mountain, Han Yunzhi received special training. Furthermore, after the Spirit Beast Mountain merged into the Imperial Spirit Sect, Han Yunzhi successfully formed her Golden Core, and her future achievements are not insignificant.

"If Fellow Daoist Lu needs anything, you can tell me. My brother and I have been in this trading area for a few months and have some connections. Perhaps we can help you."

Han Yunzhi's eyes were very clear, and her expression was gentle and serene.

"Haha, then I thank Fellow Daoist Han in advance. Farewell."

Lu Yao smiled, greeted Han Yunzhi, and then turned and left.

Watching Lu Yao's retreating figure, a slight smile appeared on Han Yunzhi's tender face.

……

"Fellow Daoist! I didn't expect to run into you here."

Just as Lu Yao was about to go buy some materials for making talismans, a familiar voice rang out.

The newcomer was Qingwen, who was holding a whisk, and two other cultivators followed behind him.

"It's actually Fellow Daoist Qingwen, what a coincidence."

Lu Yao's expression shifted slightly, and he said calmly.

"Haha, let me introduce you, fellow Daoist. This is Fellow Daoist Hu Pinggu from Tianshui Village, and the other is Fellow Daoist Wu Jiuzhi."

Qingwen laughed heartily, turned slightly to the side, and introduced the identities of the two people behind him.

"I have met you two fellow Daoists."

Lu Yao nodded, which was a way of saying hello.

"Fellow Daoist is not from a family of cultivators, is he?"

Qingwen glanced at Lu Yao a few times with an inscrutable expression, then suddenly spoke.

"Oh? Why am I not from a family of cultivators?"

Lu Yao narrowed his eyes, looking at Qingwen with great interest.

"Your demeanor is not arrogant or condescending, like that of a scion of a noble family."

Qingwen lightly flicked his whisk and chuckled softly.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't misunderstand. Brother Qingwen has a discerning eye, and we all admire him."

Hu Pinggu, dressed in blue and with a scar on her face, said with a smile.

"When traveling, there are things I need to conceal. I hope Fellow Daoist Qingwen will understand."

Lu Yao chuckled to himself and decided not to keep up the act.

"Haha, it's normal for us rogue cultivators to be cautious, why would I take it to heart?"

Qingwen seemed completely unconcerned and spoke with great composure.

"Having just arrived in Tai Nan Valley, we independent cultivators must stick together for warmth. I, Qingwen, am willing to be the leader of our group. I wonder if you would like to join us so we can share any news we may have?"

Qingwen, however, intended to bring Lu Yao into their team and extended an invitation.

“That’s right, fellow Daoist, you might as well consider it. After all, many disciples from aristocratic families will be coming to Tai Nan Valley at that time. If we are together, we can help each other if anything happens.”

Hu Pinggu looked at Lu Yao and extended an invitation.