Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans.

Chapter 28 Being targeted
Duobao Tower.

"Fellow Daoist, this is the Yellow Silk Umbrella, which combines offense and defense. It is definitely a rare and excellent magic weapon."

"And this Xuan Tie flying sword, it's incredibly sharp..."

The shopkeeper was eloquent and had a big smile on his face as he introduced the magical artifacts in the shop, all of which were of medium quality.

After reading it, Lin Chang'an admitted that he was tempted, but considering his own spirit stones, he still sighed slightly.

Over the years, he has used all his family's wealth for cultivation, and even his surplus food is not much.

"Shopkeeper, do you have any magical artifacts like wood-attribute flying needles or hidden weapons? Preferably those that can suppress protective spiritual light."

Although the shopkeeper was trying his best to promote his treasures, Lin Chang'an was still focused on his own purpose and couldn't help but interrupt the shopkeeper's continued introduction.

The Wood Spirit Thorn spell is more effective when using flying needles or similar magical artifacts.

"Wood attribute, a type of magical weapon like a hidden weapon!"

The shopkeeper was also slightly taken aback, since hidden weapons tend to be wood-based. The next moment, he thought of something and couldn't help but smile.

"Yes, how could we not have it! Fellow Daoist, let me put it this way: if the treasure you are looking for is not available at Duobaolou, then you don't need to bother with the entire Qingzhushan Market."

The shopkeeper patted his chest, looking proud, constantly showcasing the profound resources of Xuan Yin Pavilion, but his hands were not slow.

With a wave of his hand, two brocade boxes floated out from the back of the private room.

"Fellow Taoist, please take a look."

As the two crimson brocade boxes were opened, the shopkeeper, with a proud smile, pointed to the first box and said:

"The Heart-Piercing Nail is a top-grade item among mid-grade magic weapons. It contains corpse poison and is absolutely essential for self-defense."

"And there's this second item, the 'Emerald Feather Arrow.' Fellow Daoist, don't underestimate this short arrow. This magical artifact contains a potent poison within its own wooden material."

Good heavens, two items in a row! The first one was clearly a coffin nail or a corpse nail, which made Lin Chang'an's eyes twitch. This Treasure Pavilion really does have everything.

"The first one is a bit too big, and the second one is a bit too long."

Lin Chang'an shook his head. This spell needs to be easy to hide, otherwise the effect won't be as good.

"Big! Long!"

The shopkeeper looked astonished. It turned out that he thought the two magical artifacts were too big and long, which was indeed quite unusual.

But it doesn't matter, because the shopkeeper maintained his smile the next moment.

"Fellow Daoist, please do not be anxious. According to your requirements, it is indeed difficult to find a mid-grade magic weapon. However, you have come at the right time today. There is a damaged high-grade magic weapon that seems to meet your requirements."

As the shopkeeper raised his hand, ripples appeared in the array behind him, and this time a small and exquisite brocade box appeared on the table.

"Fellow Taoist, please take a look."

As the brocade box was opened, three shimmering, dark green wooden flying needles appeared.

“Fellow Daoist, this is made from the poisonous thorns of the stem of the Myriad Poison Flower in the Cloud Mist Mountains. Even a second-tier demon beast would suffer excruciating pain from being pricked by these thorns. This is a rare and high-grade magic weapon.”

Among magical artifacts, hidden weapons and flying needles are expensive in themselves, let alone a complete set.

Lin Chang'an was somewhat moved upon seeing the three wooden spikes, but upon thinking of the high-grade magic artifacts, his lips twitched, and he shook his head, saying:
“Fellow Daoist, top-grade magic artifacts are worth around a thousand spirit stones, which I cannot afford.”

He really took a liking to it. One problem was that he was short of money, but more importantly, even if he were given a high-grade magic weapon, he might not be able to use it skillfully.

Qi Refining cultivators generally manipulate low-grade and mid-grade magic weapons, while only some Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivators can also manipulate high-grade magic weapons.

As for top-grade magic artifacts, they are already controlled by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Seeing that Lin Chang'an seemed somewhat tempted, the shopkeeper smiled and shook his head, saying:
“Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand. This magic weapon was originally a set of thirteen pieces. Unfortunately, the previous owner went to the Cloud Mist Mountain Range and never returned. Even this set of high-grade magic weapons is now only three pieces left.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Chang'an's eyes lit up, but he was also secretly alarmed. The fact that a cultivator with a high-grade magic weapon could disappear so easily showed the recent crisis outside the market.

The shopkeeper squinted and gestured with his thumb and forefinger. "Eight hundred spirit stones!?"

"Fellow Daoist, why don't you just rob me? I could buy a top-grade magic weapon for that price if I added a little more."

Lin Chang'an glared and said in a hoarse voice, "This shopkeeper is too greedy."

However, speaking from a business perspective, the shopkeeper shook his head and explained:
“Fellow Daoist, these hidden weapons and flying needles are expensive. A complete set can sell for 1,500 spirit stones.”

"That's the price for thirteen pieces, you only have three."

“Fellow Daoist, you can’t calculate it like that. After these three, some gold essence was added, so it can be said to be a new magic weapon. It should be worth at least 750 spirit stones.”

"Five hundred spirit stones!"

"Fellow……"

After some haggling, Lin Chang'an finally acquired the incomplete set of three wooden spike-like magical artifacts for 690 spirit stones.

"It's so dark!"

When Lin Chang'an walked out of the Treasure Pavilion, he looked distressed, but touching the magical artifacts in his storage bag made him feel much more at ease.

Flying needles, a type of magical artifact, are inherently effective against magical shields. When combined with his spell, they become even more formidable.

"What might be a defective product to others is just right to me."

……

However, as soon as Lin Chang'an stepped out of Duobaolou, he sensed a faint feeling of being watched from behind.

"Brother, I saw that old guy come down from the second floor."

Two middle-aged men, one in front of the other, descended the mountain, exchanging whispers with each other.

"Be careful, find a secluded place to make your move."

Lin Chang'an, disguised, blended into the crowd as if nothing had happened. If he had any doubts at first, he was now certain.

"Are we being watched?!"

Having spent over twenty years in the cultivation world, if I didn't have some caution and experience, I would have died countless times already.

After circling around, Lin Chang'an secretly probed with his divine sense and discovered that the two people following him were at the sixth level of Qi Refining and the fifth level of Qi Refining, which made him realize something.

No wonder they're so bold.

"Unfortunately, you people will never know the wealth of a talisman master."

Lin Chang'an smiled calmly and entered the alleyway where he had prepared in front of the Duobao Building.

The two cultivators who were following them sneered and chose to take a detour to intercept them, one in front and one behind.

"you!"

As one of the cultivators entered, a figure walked towards him.

It was Lin Chang'an, disguised as an old man with a white beard, who was hunched over and hoarse as he approached. The burly cultivator, however, stared at the man in disbelief with bloodshot eyes.

Wood Spirit Thorn.

A flash of azure light appeared, and the cultivator's pupils contracted. Before his consciousness faded into darkness, he had only one thought.

"what happened?"

As Lin Chang'an calmly brushed past the limp figure before him, he lightly wiped the Wood Spirit Thorn in his hand, a hint of shock in his eyes.

Wood Spirit Thorn, this magical ability is unexpectedly powerful!

(End of this chapter)