Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

Double Phoenix Street.

In front of a two-story building, Zhang Jing took out the address written by Senior Brother Yan to confirm once again, and then took out the key.

The location here is excellent, adjacent to one of the entrances and exits of Bright Lantern Market, with a large number of cultivators coming and going.

No wonder Senior Brother Yan has specifically reserved it.

To the right is a pill shop called 'Elixir Hut'.

At a quick glance, he vaguely saw a figure in a green robe inside, obviously it was a shop opened by a pill master from the Outer Academy.

The small building on the left side of the shop is tightly closed.

It could very well be one of the few remaining shops in Senior Brother Yan's hands.

Screech——

Zhang Jing opened the door, and the interior of the shop immediately came into view.

The space is not large.

Right in front of the door is a counter about three meters long.

To the left and rear of the counter is a small door, which should lead to something like a rest room; to the right of the counter is a slightly larger space with several tables and stools and a staircase leading to the second floor.

Up the stairs.

The second floor is made up of bedrooms and quiet rooms, fully furnished with everything that one should have.

"Senior Brother Yan is considerate."

Thinking of that elderly man with white hair, Zhang Jing couldn't help but sigh in his heart.

After a brief rest, he immediately headed back to the first floor.

The real work begins next!

It took Zhang Jing nearly half a day to prepare the talisman shop.

Various talismans were neatly arranged on the counter, beside which were introductions and prices corresponding to each talisman. Of course, Zhang Jing marked the prices in Tao Merits, which are even higher than those of Thousand Law Pavilion's talisman in Dao Institute.

Two point one Tao Merits for a Star Attraction Talisman.

One point six Tao Merits for a Scorching Sun Charm.

There are also several other types of talismans he had previously made, such as Concealment Charms, Spirit Healing Charms, etc. He also put those up and marked the prices.

The pricing was not Zhang Jing trying to be ruthless.

On his way here, he had thoroughly investigated three talisman shops and found that they all had the same prices. It seemed they all wanted to make a hefty profit from this rare opportunity.

But those people were selling ordinary quality talismans.

However, what Zhang Jing was selling were top-notch quality talismans.

Doing business, huh! There has to be something unique about yourself, otherwise, why should customers switch from others to you? High-quality yet affordable will be my, Zhang's brand!

Almost forgot!

As if he remembered something, Zhang Jing hurriedly found a small wooden board and wrote on it:

Last three days, selling at a loss, all top-quality talismans in this shop are 20% off (only if paid with Demon Cores)!!!

After he finished writing.

He looked at the board again and again, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he was.

If he were those loose cultivators, or senior brothers and sisters from Dao Institute, wouldn't he be excited to buy upon seeing this?

Then Zhang Jing made a signboard.

After checking for errors, he hung both the sign and the wooden board outside in conspicuous places.

At this moment.

Standing in the shop, watching the cultivators coming and going outside, Zhang Jing couldn't help but let out a breath.

From now on.

'This is a talisman shop' is officially open.

...

Tap tap——

The footsteps gradually approached.

Upon hearing the sound, Zhang Jing couldn't help but look towards the entrance with anticipation.

His first business deal was coming so quickly?

Under Zhang Jing's scrutinizing gaze.

A man in a green robe slowly appeared.

He was holding a small jade bottle in his hand, standing at the door with a smile on his face, looking at Zhang Jing's young face, he asked uncertainly:

"Haha, you are——"

Seeing the visitor, a thought flashed in Zhang Jing's eyes, then he smiled and said: "Junior Brother Zhang Jing, nice to meet you, Senior Brother."

"So you're Junior Brother Zhang, my surname is He, I sell spirit pills next door. Today, I came over to give my best wishes to you on your store opening."

The man walked towards Zhang Jing and handed him the jade bottle in his hand for good luck.

"So it's Senior Brother He!"

Zhang Jing spoke courteously:

"I saw someone in the Elixir Hut next door when I just arrived, and I thought of visiting after I was finished here. However, Senior Brother beat me to it. I'm ashamed."

"Oh~, we shouldn't stand on ceremony amongst ourselves!" Senior Brother He casually waved his hand.

Then he pointed to the plaque at the entrance, couldn't help but praise:

"This is a talisman shop — really a good name, Junior Brother indeed is clever!"

"Senior Brother, your praise is too much, it's nothing much," Zhang Jing modestly responded.

As they were talking.

Senior Brother He couldn't help but look at Zhang Jing's counter and was immediately amazed. He pointed to the talisman and asked incredulously:

"Junior Brother, these talismans of yours, they all seem to be... of superior quality?"

"Not hiding anything from you, Senior Brother, creating superior quality talismans isn't overly difficult for me."

Zhang Jing replied with a smile, full of confidence in his words.

After hearing this, Senior Brother He's gaze shuttled back and forth between the talisman on the counter and Zhang Jing's face, then he couldn't help exclaiming: "This level of talisman making is impressive, especially at your young age."

"May I ask which group you are in now, the Luodu group or the Coiling Dragon group?"

Senior Brother He curiously asked.

"I am in the Luodu group."

"I thought as much! Only the top three groups have the resources to nurture such a talent. I am in Yanxia group, feel free to visit me at Yanxia Island once you return to the Dao Institute. Of course, if you need alchemy, don't hesitate to find me, I will definitely help."

Senior Brother He took out a communication talisman and handed it to Zhang Jing, his enthusiasm was unbounded.

"Thank you, Senior Brother. I will definitely visit you."

Zhang Jing accepted the talisman, smiling happily.

After their cordial exchange, Senior Brother He leisurely walked back next door.

In the room.

Zhang Jing opened the jade bottle that Senior Brother He just gave him, and found that it contained ten Purple Spirit Pills.

"Truly deserving of a Pill Master, so generous."

...

Perhaps it was due to his shop just opening, or perhaps it was too late.

Anyway, Zhang Jing received no customers on his first day.

That night.

Second floor.

Zhang Jing sat cross-legged on the bed, meditating with his eyes closed.

Suddenly, he held out his right hand and immediately a misty plant of Spirit Ginseng appeared in his hand.

An unusual fragrance gently entered Zhang Jing's nose.

Without any hesitation.

He swallowed the Spirit Ginseng straightaway.

In a flash, a faint bitter taste filled his tongue, and then permeated through Zhang Jing's consciousness.

At the same time.

Spiritual power with a faint hint of moisture exploded within his belly.

This spiritual power was incredibly gentle, almost as if it had sentience. It willingly fused into the raging river that connected Zhang Jing's vital organs.

The running speed of the Five Organs Drainage Method instantly increased.

There was no telling how much time had passed.

Sigh——

A sigh abruptly echoed in the room.

Zhang Jing opened his eyes.

"If I were in the cave dwelling, I would've reached the fourth level of Qi Refinement by now, unlike now, where I'm only one step away."

However, in an instant, the disappointment on his face completely disappeared.

In summary, this Spirit Ginseng arguably saved him at least a month's work and its effectiveness was comparable to several advanced spirit pills.

Moreover, thanks to the Gather Spirit Light, the bottleneck between the third and fourth level of Qi Refinement didn't exist for Zhang Jing.

With this in mind.

He restarted the Five Organs Drainage Method, and quickly came to a conclusion.

Three days!

After using Purple Spirit Pills and cultivating for three more days

He should naturally break through to the mid-stage of Qi Refinement.