A second life, An Eternal journey to Immortality

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Things in the world of cultivating immortals are really expensive.

One medium-grade talismans cost thirty low-grade spiritual stones. A book of talismans is even more ridiculously expensive. It cost me a full 1000 low-grade spiritual stones, which is equivalent to 3 years rent "

Jiang Cheng looked through a stack of talisman papers and a book in his hand and couldn't help but complain.

After setting up the stall, he went to a shop selling talismans and bought a thousand pieces of middle-grade talisman paper that could be used to draw middle grade talismans.

He also went to the Qinglin Pavilion in Puchan town and bought a "Complete Collection of middle and high Talismans".

One thousand pieces of mid-grade talisman paper is equivalent to 500 low-grade spiritual stones.

In addition to the 1000 low-grade spiritual stones purchased from the middle and high talisman collection, the total expenditure is 1500 low-grade spiritual stones.

In other words, after working all day today, not only did he not earn any spiritual stones, he actually lost a thousand low-grade spiritual stones.

But that's not how the accounts work out.

Talisman paper is necessary for drawing talismans, and the middle grade talismanes encyclopedia allows Jiang Cheng to learn how to draw new talismans.

The middle talismanes collection contains a total of six talismans, including the advanced water blade talisman, the invisibility talisman,

the wood entanglement talisman, the Earth Escape talisman, the fireball talisman, and the immobilization talisman.

"The best-selling mid-level talisman in Puchan town is undoubtedly the Fireball Talisman, followed by the water blade Talisman, the Earth Escape, the Invisibility Talisman, etc."

The mana required to activate the Fireball Talisman is less than using the Fireball Technique directly, and it is also less than activating the water blade Talisman.

In the case of equal mana, the number of fireball talismans that a monk can activate is twice that of the water blade talisman. Naturally, the monks are more inclined to purchase the fireball talismans.

Moreover, the power of the Fireball Talisman is not inferior to that of the water blade Talisman, and the price is almost the same.

"Learn to draw the fireball talisman first. After selling out the water blade talisman , I will sell the fireball talisman."

Jiang Cheng changed his mind and set his next goal.

Make money, not shabby.

Compared with the water blade Talisman, the Fireball Talisman is easier to sell and easier to earn spiritual stones.

"You also need to learn the immobilization talisman and the water blade talisman and other talismans."

if you can learn high-level talismans, both the power of the talismans and the market will be greater."

Jiang Cheng felt a little sorry.

certainly.

He was just thinking about it. he would not try to draw high-level talismans for the time being.

For the middle grade talismans, he only knew one type of advanced water blade talisman and lacked experience. Forcibly drawing high-level talismans would only end in failure.

It's better to play it slow, practice with intermediate talismans first, and then draw advanced talismans when you have enough experience.

"Compared with other Talisman Masters, I have another advantage."

If an ordinary talisman master wants to try to practice a new talisman, he not only needs a lot of time to practice, but also consumes a lot of talisman paper to practice drawing the talisman.

But Jiang Cheng didn't have this learning cost.

He practices the magical power of endless dreams and can practice it continuously in dreams without worrying about wasting talisman paper.

Fellow Taoist, are you there?"

Just when Jiang Cheng was about to enter the dreamland and try to refine the fireball talisman, a voice came from outside the cave.

"who?

Jiang Cheng 's expression tightened and he took out his spirit sword and stuffed four fire balls talismanes in his chest, then he checked who's coming .

Outside the cave, stood an old Taoist with white beard and hair who looked to be in his seventies or eighties.

The old Taoist's aura is not overpowering, it is about the sixth level of Qi training.

you must be the new neighbor! I'm Taoist Yan, from the cave next door. Thought I'd come over and introduce myself—always good to know who's living beside you, don't you think?"

The old Taoist said with a smile on his face,

Taoist Brother Yan! My apologies, I should have been the one visiting you first. I've been so busy setting up my stall that it slipped my mind. Please, forgive my poor manners."

Jiang Cheng thought for a while, opened the magic circle outside the cave and walked out.

No, it's me who's causing trouble."

Taoist Yan glanced at Jiang Cheng , who was blocking the cave and showing no intention of inviting him in, and the corner of his mouth twitched.

However, he didn't pay too much attention to it. The monk's cave is a very private place. Generally, people who are not close relatives and friends will not let people enter the cave at will.

When they were not familiar with each other, even if Jiang Cheng invited them, he would not enter Jiang Cheng 's cave at will.

"We are all neighbors, and I hope we can take care of each other in the future."

Taoist Yan put a smile on his face again, and as he spoke, he handed over a pot of home-brewed spiritual wine.

"It's natural."

Jiang Cheng nodded, took the spirit wine, and handed over five spirit-gathering pills as a return gift.

The two chatted for a while, and Jiang Cheng gained a lot from what Taoist Yan said about Puchan town

Taoist Yan also mentioned some recent events in Puchan town : "I heard that a casual cultivator came to market today to sell defective water blade talismans. A water blade talisman only costs five low-grade spiritual stones, but its power is relatively small."

Is there such a thing?"

A look of surprise appeared on Jiang Cheng's face at the right time.

"That's right. If I were there, I would have bought a few. Unfortunately, this person's behavior has caused dissatisfaction among many talisman masters in the market. Some talisman masters said that if this person appears again tomorrow, they will teach him the rules of the market."

Oh?"

Jiang Cheng's fingers tightened slightly around the spirit stone pouch, but his voice remained steady. "I wonder what rules this person broke?"

The Taoist Yan stroked his beard and let out a small chuckle. "Oh, you must be new here. The talisman business? It's not as simple as just setting up a stall. The market is controlled by a few established masters, and they don't take kindly to newcomers undercutting their prices. Let's just say… rules aren't written down, but you'd better follow them.

"I see."

Jiang Cheng nodded in understanding.

The two exchanged a few more pleasantries, and Taoist Yan found a reason to leave.

"Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes, and Puchan Market is no exception."

Back in the cave, Jiang Cheng 's expression instantly became solemn.

He had expected this situation, but he didn't expect it to come so soon.

"Fortunately, I disguised myself when I went to set up the stall today."

Out of caution, Jiang Cheng disguised himself a lot when he went to set up the stall.

After the stall was over, he deliberately walked around the market for a few times to confirm that no one was following him before returning to the cave.

"I can't set up the stall tomorrow."

Jiang Cheng had a headache. If he couldn't set up the stall, he might not be able to support it for too long with his current savings.

"It seems that I can only sell all these defective water blade talismans to the talisman shops in the market."

Early the next morning

Miaofu Pavilion.

"Shopkeeper, do you want to collect the water Blade talisman?"

Jiang Cheng , who was disguised, walked into Miaofu Pavilion and approached the shopkeeper of Miaofu Pavilion.

"Of course I'll accept it, but I have to check the quality first."

The shopkeeper of Miaoyin Pavilion wears a green Taoist robe. He is thin, tall and has a goatee. It is said that his surname is Wang. Few people know his specific name, so everyone calls him shopkeeper Wang.

It's natural."

Jiang Cheng took out a water blade talisman from his arms and handed it to Shopkeeper Wang.

Shopkeeper Wang picked up the talisman, squinting as he ran his fingers over the markings. He clicked his tongue.

"Hmm… Not bad, but I can tell this wasn't drawn by a seasoned talisman master. The lines are a bit shaky, and the power is...

well, let's just say it's not at full strength. I'll give you two low-grade spiritual stones for it."

Shopkeeper Wang had a vicious eye, and he could see through the water blade Talisman with just one glance.

"The power of this talisman is roughly equivalent to a full-strength strike from a fourth -level qi-training monk. It is a defective product."

Two low-grade spiritual stones ."

Shopkeeper Wang made a few belittling remarks and finally set the price.

"Jiang Cheng frowned, tapping his fingers on the counter. "Shopkeeper Wang, you wound me. Two low-grade spiritual stones? At that price, I might as well be giving them away."

Jiang Cheng frowned, a little dissatisfied with the price.

For two low-grade spiritual stones, the price was suddenly three less than when he set up the stall yesterday, and the price dropped by more than 50%.

"Several Talisman Masters in Puchan town have made it known that no one else is allowed to sell defective water blade talismans. I have to bear certain risks when purchasing your water blade talisman."

Shopkeeper Wang explained.

Hearing this, Jiang Cheng understood that the so-called risks were just shopkeeper Wang's reason for lowering the price.

Every store in Puchan town should not be underestimated. Except for the store with the Qinglin brand, every store has a good background.

How could several Talisman Masters in Puchan town threaten Miao Talisman Pavilion?

But what can he do?

Just accept it.

Compared with the other two talisman shops in Puchan town , the prices at Miaofu Pavilion are already very reasonable.

The shopkeepers of the other two talisman shops took advantage of the situation and directly offered a price for one and a half low-grade spiritual stones, or even a low-grade spiritual stone and a water blade talisman.

"Two low-grade spiritual stones, just two low-grade spiritual stones."

Jiang Cheng said helplessly.

As he spoke, he took out fifty more water blade talismans from his arms.

When he was in seclusion to practice his skills and Technique, he drew a total of more than a hundred Water Blade talismans. He spent some of them over the half year. He sold a hundred of them yesterday and still has these left.

"There are fifty-one water blade talismans in total, and a total of one hundred and two low-grade spiritual stones."

Shopkeeper Wang took the water blade Talisman with a flash of surprise in his eyes, but didn't say much.

Then, he handed Jiang Cheng a bag containing spiritual stones.

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

Jiang Cheng took the spirit stone with some heartache, cupped his hands and thanked him.

Each water blade talisman earns three less low-grade spiritual stones, and fifty-one water blade talismans, a total of 153 low-grade spiritual stones are lost.

This amount of spiritual stone can buy more than fifty spirit-gathering pills, or more than two hundred kilograms of low-grade spiritual rice, which is enough for him to practice for one or two years.

He could only make a note in his heart secretly.

Those Talisman Masters in Puchan town , don't let him find the opportunity, he will definitely take revenge.

Leave Miaofu Pavilion.

After Jiang Cheng made sure that no one was following him, he changed his disguise and went to set up a stall again.

However, this time he was selling the normal version of the water blade Talisman, priced at twenty low-grade spiritual stones.

Business suddenly plummeted.

Compared with yesterday's hot business, Jiang Cheng 's business today seemed particularly deserted.

Throughout the whole day, only seven or eight customers came forward to inquire about the price, and only two customers purchased a total of three water blade talismans.

After all, there were too few types of things on Jiang Cheng's stall. Apart from the water blade talisman, there were only low-level talismans such as minor shield talisman and light body talisman, which few people bought.

"It's not bad. With three water blades talismans, I earned a total of 60 low-grade spiritual stones."

Jiang Cheng was very satisfied with this result.

Again, as long as you can make money.

As long as he has enough time, he can not only accumulate the spiritual stones needed for his own cultivation, but also accumulate a large number of spiritual stones that he can squander at will.

…

Back home, Jiang Cheng went to the kitchen to cook a pot of spiritual rice, and had a delicious meal of spiritual rice with the mice.

Then, practice began.