Sword Sect Outer Sect

Chapter 113 Incomplete Talisman Treasure
The talisman was made of light-colored jade, though its color was rather pale.

The three pearls seemed to have illusory shadows, slowly rotating on it.

"Senior, this is..."

The waiter was slightly taken aback and was about to explain as usual when he was interrupted by a voice.

"This is a talismanic treasure."

A middle-aged man dressed in brocade robes and with a somewhat plump figure slowly walked over.

Song Yan looked back and recognized the man. He must be one of the managers of Jubaoge, who was here today.

He faintly emitted spiritual energy fluctuations from the ninth level of Qi Refining.

"Senior brother."

Song Yan bowed with his hands clasped.

He didn't actually know whether the other party was a member of the Dongyuan Sect.

However, as long as you are in Lingyuanze Market, you are inextricably linked to Dongyuan Sect.

Whether it's a family cultivator affiliated with a sect or a resident guest elder, if the other party is older and more powerful than you, then calling them "senior brother" is absolutely the right thing to do.

"You're welcome."

"Young friend, you have entered the inner sect at such a young age. Your future path to immortality is boundless."

This man, named Zhou Baogui, was indeed one of the managers of Jubaoge, just as Song Yan had suspected.

From the moment Song Yan stepped into the threshold of this Treasure Pavilion, he had been secretly observing her.

He only spoke now because he felt it was a good time.

At his signal, the waiter went to attend to the other guests.

"My name is Zhou Baogui. If you don't mind, you can just call me Lao Zhou."

Old Zhou has a natural affability when he speaks. Although the two were strangers, they became like ordinary friends after just a few casual words.

"Song Yesheng".

"This talisman seems to be different from other talismans, and it's in a separate cabinet. Is there something special about it?"

"Senior Brother Zhou, please forgive my ignorance, but I have never heard of the name 'talisman treasure'..."

Zhou Baogui chuckled, but instead of immediately introducing the talismans, he asked questions.

"Young friend Song, you've come all this way to purchase so many cultivation supplies. Are you planning to leave the sect for an extended period?"

"..."

nodded.

"They mainly focus on refining spirit pills and formations, probably because they are worried that the spiritual energy at their destination is sparse and barren, and they are concerned that their cultivation efficiency will be low, right?"

"good."

Song Yan thought to himself that this person did indeed have some ability to read people's expressions.

With these two points pointed out by him, and combined with the sect's most important foreign affairs mission at present, his itinerary is already obvious.

However, Zhou Baogui stopped there and didn't continue.

He pointed to the special talisman in the cabinet and said slowly, "Talisman treasures are indeed not very common in the cultivation world of our Chu Kingdom."

“It’s perfectly normal for you not to know, young friend. If it weren’t for the fact that we have to see and learn everything in our line of work, I wouldn’t know either.”

Song Yan listened attentively.

You wouldn't believe it until you hear it; this "talisman treasure" is quite something.

The reason why 'talisman treasures' are so precious and rarely circulated is mainly because only great cultivators above the Golden Core realm have the ability to create them.

Above the Golden Core Realm?!

"Young friend, you should know the difference between magic tools, spiritual tools, and magic treasures."

Seeing Song Yan nod, Zhou Baogui continued.

"These 'talisman treasures' are mostly made by great cultivators at the Golden Core Realm or above, who utilize some incomplete, old, or damaged magical artifacts."

"A portion of its power is sealed into a special talisman, allowing other cultivators, even those at lower levels, to barely use the power of the magic weapon."

"As a type of talisman, it is naturally convenient to use and easy to manipulate."

"As a small part of a magical artifact, it also possesses great power."

"Therefore, it is highly sought after by many Foundation Establishment cultivators." "Foundation Establishment cultivators?"

Song Yan couldn't help but ask, "Is it possible that only Foundation Establishment cultivators can use this 'talisman treasure'?"

Just from what Zhou Baogui just said, he's already tempted.

It's a real shame that only those at the Foundation Establishment stage can use it.

"No."

Zhou Baogui waved his hand: "Ordinary 'talisman treasures' can be used by both Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment cultivators. However, due to the lower cultivation level of Qi Refining cultivators, they can only exert one or two tenths of their power."

"As a result, compared to its price, which far exceeds that of ordinary talismans, it becomes less attractive."

"I see."

"Although the 'talisman treasure' is powerful, it is not the magic weapon itself. Like water without a source, its power diminishes with each use."

“Once the 'talisman' is used up, it will become useless.”

After briefly introducing the information about the talisman, Zhou Baogui changed the subject and focused his attention back on the 'talisman' in front of him.

"This talisman was not made by our Chu Kingdom's Golden Core predecessor."

In the cultivation world of Chu, there are only so many Golden Core cultivators.

If one were to create a talisman, it would certainly be passed down to one's disciples or relatives, with virtually no chance of it leaking out.

"It seems to be a cultivator from another region who fled to the Chu Kingdom to escape the pursuit of his enemies and sold his spiritual resources."

"After several transfers, we have finally arrived at our store."

"According to him, this talisman originated from a jade pendant, and its function is to resist attacks or erosion by divine sense."

"However, he had already used it for a long time before, and the remaining power of this talisman is only enough to activate its effect for the time it takes to burn half an incense stick."

It turned out to be a damaged talisman...

Song Yan pondered to himself, "Changping Ghost Mountain is teeming with demons and evil cultivators. Although my senior brothers and elders are here to protect us, I am still quite worried about encountering some insidious methods that specialize in attacking the soul."

Seeing his hesitation, Zhou Baogui did not urge or push him, but instead took a step back.

"This talisman is incomplete, with little power remaining, and it is only effective against attacks on the soul, so its versatility is not very good."

"Few people are interested in it to begin with, and with its price of 150 spirit stones, it is really expensive."

"If you are interested, you may purchase it for your collection. If not, our shop has many other spirit talismans for you to choose from."

Zhou Baogui was very clever; he handed over all the power of choice and the right to speak to the other party.

Song Yan's choice is free.

At times like this, he actually wanted this "talisman treasure" even more.

"I want it."

Considering the potential dangers and risks associated with Changping's group, he ultimately decided to take action and eliminate them.

"it is good."

Zhou Baogui nodded, a hint of joy on his face, but not exaggerated.

He packed all the items Song Yan had bought into a new Qiankun bag and handed it to Song Yan as a gift.

"Young friend Song, you are welcome to come again anytime."

After leaving Jubaoge, he went to other general stores to buy some necessities.

The Changping incident has led to a slight increase in prices in the market recently.

This trip cost a total of over 360 spirit stones from the Song banquet.

There's hardly anything left in the family.

However, now that everything is ready, the burden on my heart has been lifted.

Upon returning to his cave, he began his daily cultivation practice.

Waiting for that day to come.

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