Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 150 Five Thunder Talisman

"Five Thunder Talismans?"

Li Xiangming's gaze was solemn. Stimulated by the magic power, the talisman in his hand flickered with lightning, as if it contained the power of thunder.

"Young people have a good eye."

Qian Ying was somewhat surprised. He had obtained this Five Thunder Talisman from an unknown rogue cultivator, and it was the most valuable talisman on the stall.

Unexpectedly, the other party took a liking to him at first glance.

Having received Qian Ying's affirmative answer, Li Xiangming couldn't help but rub the surface of the talisman and ask, "Can this talisman still be used?"

It's clear that this Five Thunder Talisman has weathered many storms; the paper is yellowed, and the characters carved on it have faded. Only when the talisman's power surges can one feel its ferocity and majesty.

"Of course it will work. Don't worry, everything I have here is fine."

Qian Ying appeared very confident.

Li Xiangming was not so optimistic. He believed that if even a three-tenths of what these merchants said was true, then they were being honest.

"How to sell it?"

That being said, he was still quite interested in the Five Thunder Talisman.

It should be known that most talismans in the cultivation world are Five Elements talismans. Talismans of other elements are extremely rare, let alone lightning attribute talismans with astonishing destructive power.

Both being second-tier talismans, the Five Thunder Talisman is two to three times more powerful than the Flame Burst Talisman.

"If you want it, just give me 150 spirit stones for Shen's sake."

"too expensive."

Li Xiangming put down the talisman: "This talisman looks fairly intact, but it's an old artifact from who knows how many years ago. Most of its power has been lost. Who knows how effective it will be? If it doesn't work, will you refund my money?"

"That won't do. Once you leave this stall, you're a new customer, and we don't offer refunds or exchanges."

Qian Ying shook his head vigorously; in all his years of running his stall, he had never had a precedent of refunding money or returning goods.

"How about this, I can lower the price a bit more. I'll sell it to you for 145 spirit stones. This is the bottom line, and it's the same if Miss Shen asks."

As she spoke, Qian Ying glanced at Shen Ruqing.

Shen Ruqing was about to say something in support, but at this moment she could only respond with a smile.

"I'll buy it for 70 spirit stones."

Li Xiangming remained unfazed.

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Qian Ying was so angry that his beard bristled. He pointed at Li Xiangming and raised his voice several times higher: "I have been traveling in the cultivation world for decades and have never seen anyone bargain like this! This talisman is a rare treasure on my stall. 145 spirit stones is already a reasonable price. There is absolutely no reason to lower it any further."

"I dare not presume to comment on Fellow Daoist Qian's pricing, but this talisman, though hailed as a treasure, is overshadowed by a multitude of mediocre items, which is truly a pity."

Li Xiangming sighed deeply.

Qian Ying paused, her eyes regaining their clarity as she realized that the other person was referring to the fact that no one wanted the Five Thunder Talisman.

Even the best Five Thunder Talisman is still a one-time consumption talisman.

The price of 150 spirit stones is an astronomical sum for the rogue cultivators who linger here.

"Treasures are sold to those who are destined to possess them. Even if you take a lightning-attribute talisman to Yifeng Pavilion, it will be something that everyone will fight to get. 140 spirit stones is the lowest I can offer."

Qian Ying's anger gradually subsided, and she gave a new bottom line.

"Ruqing, I remember that the consignment fee for Yifeng Pavilion is 10 spirit stones, right? It's non-refundable if it doesn't sell, and you have to pay the seller an additional 10% of the spirit stones if it does sell."

Upon hearing her own name, Shen Ruqing was stunned for a moment before she reacted and replied, "That's right."

Upon hearing this, Li Xiangming smiled and said, "If Fellow Daoist Qian is willing to part with these twenty or thirty spirit stones, I can bid for them at Yifeng Pavilion."

"you"

Qian Ying was furious. If he was willing to take the money to Yifeng Pavilion, why would he need to stand at this newsstand?
Moreover, the Five Thunder Talisman doesn't look very appealing, and even if he took it to Yifeng Pavilion, he might not be able to get 140 spirit stones, so he naturally had many concerns.

"Do you want to buy it or not? Give me a straight answer."

"Considering that it's not easy for Fellow Daoist Qian to set up his stall, I can offer 90 spirit stones."

"No."

Qian Ying refused outright, but he also found room for negotiation in Li Xiangming's words, and said slowly, "Considering that you know your stuff, 135 spirit stones is the lowest I can offer."

"100 yuan. If Fellow Daoist Qian still won't sell, I'll go look elsewhere."

"130 yuan, just to make friends." The two went back and forth, each trying to find the other's bottom line.

In the end, Li Xiangming bought the Five Thunder Talisman for 120 spirit stones.

The price wasn't high, but since he bought an old talisman, Li Xiangming didn't dare say he'd gotten a bargain. He bought it with the mindset that "it's an extraordinary item, I'm lucky to have it, but it's hard to find again."

Qian Ying, on the other hand, although she looked pained, felt relieved after selling the high-priced talisman for 120 spirit stones. Even the way she looked at Li Xiangming changed.

It's rare to see such a large clientele on the black market.

Qian Ying's previous displeasure vanished, replaced by a broad smile. He spoke softly, "Fellow Daoist Li, is it? Would you like to take a look at other talismans? I have all kinds here."

"No, I'll look at something else."

Li Xiangming did not get what he wanted.

In fact, the only thing worth buying from their stall is the Five Thunder Talisman.

Li Xiangming could exchange ordinary talismans for them with his merits at home.

After leaving, the three of them strolled around for a while longer. Li Xiangming, seeing the increasingly dim sky, suggested that they go back to rest.

Shen Ruqing nodded, and Shen Rubei, unable to dissuade the two, had no choice but to agree.

Just as he was about to leave the black market, Li Xiangming suddenly stopped.

"Young Master Li, what's wrong?"

Shen Ruqing followed Li Xiangming's gaze and landed on a passing cultivator.

The cultivator was extremely robust and tall, a head taller than the Green Sheep Daoist.

He was dressed in a pure white Taoist robe, with his chest open, revealing layers of bandages.

Bandages covered his neck, wrapped around his face, and even completely covered his head.

Only a pair of deep eyes were visible.

Those eyes clearly noticed Li Xiangming and the others' gaze and looked back.

Li Xiangming shifted his gaze and quickened his pace.

After walking for quite a while, Li Xiangming turned around and could no longer see the other person at all, so he stopped again.

"Who is that person?"

Seeing this, Shen Rube couldn't help but ask.

"do not know."

"Huh? I don't know why you're running away?"

Li Xiangming remained silent, lost in thought.

He didn't recognize the other person, but the bandages wrapped around the other person were exactly the same as those on Nie Rong's body.

Is it a puppet of Madam Zhen?
It didn't seem like it. The other person's eyes were like an abyss, and the aura they exuded was mysterious and eerie, far beyond what the empty shell Nie Rong could compare to.

But if it's not a human puppet, it's even more troublesome.

Because he was almost certain that the other party was a member of the Mang cult.

The more extraordinary people there were in the Mang Cult, the more uneasy he felt.

Fortunately, the Li family was able to temporarily stay out of the situation.

With a sigh, Li Xiangming left with the two women from the Shen family.

In fact, Zhangning Prefecture is the stronghold of the Mang Cult, so it's not unreasonable to encounter Mang Cult members here.

Everyone calls for the destruction of the Mang Cult, but how many people actually take action against them?
Everyone is a nice guy until their own interests are threatened.

Back at Yifeng Pavilion, Li Xiangming, through Shen Rufeng, relayed to the Luoyan Chamber of Commerce the news that members of the Mang Cult might have appeared in Xiaoganshan Market.

Whether or not to believe it is up to the Luo Yan Chamber of Commerce.

He won't provide any evidence anyway.

Even if he confirmed that the bandaged man was a member of the Mang Cult, the Luo Yan Merchant Guild, as businessmen, would not regard him as an enemy.

So why bother?
His reason for revealing the truth was primarily to warn the Shen family and make them more vigilant.

After all, the Mang Cult has no bottom line, and many of its members are no different from the Tribulation Cultivators.

(End of this chapter)