I Cultivate Longevity in the Cultivation Realm-Chapter 71: My Master Will Take Care of It (Part 3)

Chapter 71: Chapter 71: My Master Will Take Care of It (Part 3)

A small amount of high-grade talismans can be said to be a result of fortuitous success during the talisman-making process, an unexpected gain.

But he can’t possibly always be so lucky, right?

Fortunately, the high-grade talismans he brought out this time weren’t many, and they could barely blend in with the other packages he offered.

But if he were to sell them on a large scale, it would definitely draw attention.

Of course, it’s not that he can’t sell high-grade talismans in large quantities, but one must possess the strength to match them.

Without the strength of a middle-tier cultivator above the Qi Refining Fourth Layer, recklessly bringing out too many high-grade talismans is very likely to cause trouble.

Just like now.

He had just sold the last set of Spirit Talismans when a cultivator, looking around thirty years old with a somewhat fierce expression, squatted in front of him and casually cast a Sound Insulation Technique.

"Business is good, isn’t it?"

The other party spoke in a deliberately low and slightly hoarse voice.

"And you are?"

Zhou Changwang raised his head to look at him and recognized him as the one who tried to compete for his stall earlier, but eventually sat down sullenly selling, might be selling Spirit Talismans too?

A competitor?

"I’m from Talisman Hall, you can call me Lu Talisman Master, barely considered a first-grade initial-stage talisman maker. I wonder which hall you are from?"

Lu Talisman Master smiled and said.

"Hall?"

Zhou Changwang squinted his eyes, somewhat understanding that the other party must be from a small faction formed by groups into a gang or hall.

This is quite common in the Cultivation Realm.

Loose cultivators have a tough life, especially those with low strength.

So, some people can’t help but band together, forming a certain force, a gang.

These gangs, forces, may not compare to cultivation clans or alliances with Foundation Establishment battle power, but they are enough to intimidate other low-tier cultivators and ensure self-preservation.

Just like the likes of Brother Qiang and Brother Yong who ran past his doorstep on the night of chaos, they belong to an outer gang of the marketplace.

"May I know your intention, fellow cultivator?"

Zhou Changwang asked calmly.

"It seems you are a loose cultivator?

Then I wonder if you might be interested in joining our hall.

Our Talisman Hall is under the Rakshasa Gang, and you don’t have to worry about many internal affairs, just focus on talisman making.

In Talisman Hall, whether materials or talisman pens and ink, all are provided by the gang. The Spirit Talismans drawn are sold by the gang uniformly, and you can earn thirty percent of the profits, which is much better than going solo..."

Lu Talisman Master could tell from Zhou Changwang’s expression that he was a loose cultivator talisman master.

If he were just an ordinary low-tier talisman maker, he wouldn’t be interested.

But he saw more than one high-grade talisman on Zhou Changwang’s stall, and the variety of talismans suggested that he was a more experienced low-tier talisman maker.

Considering that recommending a fellow cultivator to join would earn him a ten percent profit reward, he immediately dropped his previous idea of causing trouble and eagerly invited him.

"Thanks for your kind offer, Lu Talisman Master.

But, I’m not interested in joining any gang."

Zhou Changwang refused without hesitation.

He had no intention of entering some Talisman Hall and being exploited. It sounds nice to provide talisman paper, ink, and pens, but seventy percent of the profit from talismans would be taken.

Such a sweatshop, he figured in his past life he had to bow down for survival, but not now.

With cultivation, allowing others to bully him like this is just a waste.

"You might want to reconsider.

It’s hard being a loose cultivator, and how can you compare with the protection of a gang going solo?

For example, in this talisman business, without gang support, it can be very difficult.

Just by sending two people to stand in front of your stall, you won’t be able to do any business."

Lu Talisman Master’s words were naked threats.

It was almost like saying, if Zhou Changwang refuses to join, next time he sets up a stall, there will be two Rakshasa Gang cultivators standing in front of his stall, stopping others from buying Spirit Talismans from him.

"It doesn’t matter.

My master will handle it."

Zhou Changwang smiled coldly, packed up his stall, and walked away without paying Lu Talisman Master any more attention.

"Master?"

Lu Talisman Master was intimidated by Zhou Changwang’s words and didn’t dare to stop him.

The Cultivation Realm is deep water indeed, and he feared Zhou Changwang might really have some profound background, being a disciple of a Tier One Middle Grade Talisman Master, or even a High Grade Master. If he suffered a loss, it would be him.

After all, a talisman maker reaching a Tier One Middle Grade level, their status is not inferior to a high-tier cultivator above the Qi Refining Seventh Layer. The highest level of talisman making in their Talisman Hall barely reaches this level.

If one reaches Tier One High Grade, they can immediately become the honored guest of some cultivation clans, directly aligning with the Bai Family or the Chen Family within the Fengming Dock Marketplace.

At that time, just a few words would be enough to cause upheaval for the Rakshasa Gang.

And as the instigator, he would surely die without a burial place.

...

Zhou Changwang naturally didn’t have any master.

He said so only to save himself from trouble.

Essentially, he is just a little spirit farmer and a little loose cultivator; the most powerful person he knows is merely the spirit plant master Chen Yushu who sells rice. If he were truly targeted by the Rakshasa Gang, it wouldn’t be pleasant.

In the inner city of the marketplace, although safe enough, the Rakshasa Gang can establish themselves here, so their power is definitely significant.

"I still showed too much wealth; the High-Grade Talismans shouldn’t have been taken out."

Zhou Changwang sighed, but it wasn’t really his fault. He only saw that other talisman stalls occasionally displayed High-Grade Talismans, instinctively thinking that although they are difficult to draw, drawing many would certainly result in one or two.

He was already hiding his talents, carrying many High-Grade Talismans not shown.

Who knew this would attract attention.

Nowadays, he can only try to sell less in the independent cultivator marketplace. Anyway, besides the independent cultivator marketplace, those shops would also buy them, and may even offer a slightly higher price.

"But fortunately, this time it went smoothly. In total, I earned one hundred and fifty-four pieces of Lower-Grade Spirit Stones."

Overall, Zhou Changwang is quite satisfied.

If sold separately, even if his batch of talismans could be sold, it would definitely take a lot of time.

Using that ’combo package,’ things were completely different.

He knows well the power of the so-called ’live broadcast sales’ from the previous life; even people without the intention to buy might develop interest and couldn’t help but place an order upon seeing some cheap and useful items.

His ’big clearance sale,’ combined with ’combo package’ and plus a series of ’host rhetoric,’ was a major hit here.

If only there were more goods, he could have achieved a ’daily sales exceeding ten thousand,’ a shocking feat.

"One hundred and fifty-four pieces of Lower-Grade Spirit Stones, plus the original twenty-five I had, equals one hundred and seventy-nine Lower-Grade Spirit Stones."

It should be barely enough to buy a suitable Thunder Technique, right?

However, before that, I need to buy some talisman paper and talisman ink.

The talisman paper previously purchased from Qian Xiaoyue has long been used up. If not for the talisman paper already left in the storage bag back then, it wouldn’t be enough.

Also, there’s only a little Talisman Spirit Blood Ink left, so it must be replenished... As for the talisman pen, let’s leave it as it is for now. Although it’s a bit worn, better ones are expensive, so saving is necessary."

Zhou Changwang murmured, not leaving the independent cultivator marketplace directly.

After browsing around, he didn’t see Qian Xiaoyue’s stall and didn’t mind.

He knows Qian Xiaoyue only makes talisman paper at home during the evening, usually aiding in alchemy at the pill room of the Hexagonal Pavilion, so she generally comes to the marketplace to sell talisman paper after accumulating for ten days to half a month.

It was evidently not a timely day today; she didn’t come to set up a stall.

Not bothering to specifically go to the Hexagonal Pavilion to find her, Zhou Changwang directly found a talisman paper vendor with relatively good quality and bought twenty stacks.

Due to the large quantity, he indeed bargained down a discount, spending nineteen pieces of Lower-Grade Spirit Stones. However, it’s not as efficient and cost-effective as Qian Xiaoyue, so next time when in need, he’ll seek her again.

Talisman ink isn’t cheap either; three pounds cost him six pieces of Lower-Grade Spirit Stones.

After this, he dared not spend Spirit Stones on other things anymore, only spending five Lower-Grade Spirit Stones to buy a sack of Spirit Rice, and left the independent cultivator marketplace.

Actually, there are magic technique jade scrolls sold within the independent cultivator marketplace, and their prices are quite cheap.

But although he dared to sell them, he dared not study them. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

Who knows if privately recorded magic technique jade scrolls might be flawed?

Keep in mind, learning a spell doesn’t mean you can correspondingly record that spell within a jade scroll.

Firstly, there’s cultivation restriction.

Only by breaking through to the fourth layer of Qi Refining, cultivators with spiritual sense have the possibility to record jade scrolls.

In addition, you must master that spell deeply enough, at least to the Small Success Stage, to record it comprehensively and flawlessly onto a jade scroll.

Although recordings at the mastery level can barely make jade scrolls, there’s a high chance of error, thus leaving the spell incomplete.

Such situations are common in the cultivation realm. When he was farming at the foot of Changling Mountain, he often heard Old Xu, among others, chat about some cultivators buying jade scrolls from certain stalls, failing to succeed even after practicing for half a year...

He certainly didn’t want such a situation to happen to himself.

Moreover, Thunder Techniques are notoriously difficult to learn and practice, so he couldn’t possibly buy them at the independent cultivator marketplace.

Only those large shops and large businesses, backed by major forces with credible guarantees, are safe for him to practice.

Thus, after leaving the independent cultivator marketplace, he headed straight for East Street.

Of course, before leaving, he specially checked behind to ensure no one was following before heading directly to the destination.

Previously that Lu Talisman Master, and the Rakshasa Gang behind him, still made him somewhat apprehensive.

Not to mention, he had experiences of being tracked and ambushed before, becoming more vigilant about safety.

He, as a loose cultivator, must be extremely cautious to live stably in the perilous cultivation realm.

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