Martial Universe: The Eyes That Determine the Fate

Chapter 36 The Tower of Curious Objects

The moment the young servant in blue's gaze fell upon Ziyue, the smile on his face froze instantly. Then, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly put down his long sword, bowing deeply with utmost respect.

"So it's Miss Ziyue who has graced us with her presence! I was blind to your greatness and have no apologies!"

Zi Yue merely glanced at him indifferently, her expression aloof, without uttering any further words, simply waving her hand slightly.

The servant immediately understood and dared not try to sell Li Yi any more ordinary iron weapons. He quickly took two steps back, stood respectfully to the side, and dared not even breathe loudly, no longer daring to approach and disturb him.

Li Yi ignored him, his gaze slowly sweeping across the counter. After a moment, his gaze suddenly paused, and where his eyes fell, there was a palm-sized blue cloth bag, its surface shimmering with an unusual luster.

"Low-grade Qiankun Bag, forty-eight Yang Yuan Stones."

"This low-grade Qiankun bag is made of Qiankun wood and inscribed with runes by a second-level talisman master. Don't let its small size fool you; it can hold something as big as a counter. Carrying it with you will save you a lot of trouble." Seeing that Li Yi seemed interested in the Qiankun bag, the servant in blue quickly introduced it with a smile.

Li Yi learned from Guo Long that there is a special profession in the Tianxuan Continent, people call them talisman masters, who are said to be able to condense the primordial energy of heaven and earth into unique runes.

These runes, due to their different structures, possess different abilities. For example, the black iron sword mentioned earlier had a rune engraved on it, which enhanced both the weapon's toughness and sharpness.

The path of martial arts has given rise to many unorthodox and unorthodox branches, and the talisman master is one of them. However, this profession not only requires a certain level of personal strength, but also has extremely strict requirements for mental power, so it can be considered a relatively rare profession.

Talisman masters also have their own ranking system. As far as Li Yi knows, they are distinguished by seals. There are five seals in total, with one-seal talisman masters being the lowest and five-seal talisman masters being the highest. Of course, he has no idea whether there are any stronger ones above that.

Li Yi's gaze was fixed on the blue cloth bag, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

He had come all the way from Qingyang Town, carrying some money, Yangyuan Stones, and the occasional spiritual medicine, all of which he could only carry in his pocket, which was extremely inconvenient. He was in dire need of a storage device to hold these items.

The low-grade Qiankun bag in front of him was exactly what he wanted.

"Forty-eight Yang Yuan Stones?" Li Yi asked softly.

The young servant in blue nodded hurriedly and said with a smile, "Yes, young master, this is already the lowest price offered by the Wonderful Treasures Pavilion. Other stores charge at least fifty Yang Yuan Stones for the same quality Qiankun Bag."

Seeing this, Zi Yue followed Li Yi's gaze and raised her cool eyebrows slightly.

Li Yi lowered his head and pondered for a moment, then reached into his robes and pulled out a pile of lustrous Yang Yuan stones.

Since leaving Black Dragon Village, he had barely touched the Yang Yuan Stones he carried, so the forty-eight stones were not a burden for him.

When the servant saw Li Yi readily take out the Yang Yuan Stones, a look of delight immediately appeared in his eyes, and he quickly stepped forward to count the number.

After confirming the amount was correct, the servant, all smiles, carefully took out the cyan Qiankun bag. Then, in front of Li Yi and Zi Yue, he put all the remaining Yang Yuan Stones (after deducting the price of the Qiankun bag) into the bag and presented it to Li Yi with both hands.

"Young master has excellent taste. This Qiankun bag is in perfect condition with stable runes, making it perfect for everyday storage."

Li Yi reached out and took the Qiankun Bag. His fingertips touched the surface of the bag, which was slightly rough, and the surface runes faintly shimmered with spiritual light.

He focused his mind and quietly probed with his spiritual power. He immediately sensed a closed space inside, which was indeed as wide as a counter, more than enough to hold all the odds and ends he had on him.

He casually tied the Qiankun Bag to his waist, gave it a light pat, and the bag's spiritual light disappeared, instantly becoming ordinary. Outsiders could not tell that this was a strange object containing a storage space.

After tidying up, Li Yi stopped looking at the other weapons and treasures in the cabinet and turned to nod slightly to Zi Yue, who was standing quietly to the side.

"Let's go."

Zi Yue's cool eyes flickered slightly as she took the lead and walked out of the Wonders Pavilion.

The servant in blue stood bowing to the side the whole time, not daring to utter a single word. When he saw the two were about to leave, he quickly bowed and respectfully saw them off. Only after the two figures stepped out of the gate did he dare to quietly straighten up, secretly wondering in his heart that this seemingly ordinary young man could have Miss Ziyue accompany him like this, so his identity must be anything but simple.

Stepping out of the Treasure Pavilion, the streets outside were bustling with people and noise. Along the street were shops selling all kinds of weapons, pills, and rare treasures. Cultivators came and went in an endless stream, and a strong martial arts atmosphere was overwhelming.

A warm breeze rustled through the trees lining the street, causing the branches and leaves to sway gently, mingling with the laughter and chatter of passing cultivators, creating a bustling and lively scene.

Li Yi looked up and surveyed his surroundings, silently observing his environment.

Zi Yue, standing beside him, suddenly stopped, turned her head, and her cool gaze fell on him. She slowly spoke, "I noticed you were quite interested in the runes on the Qiankun bag just now. Are you interested in rune masters?"

Li Yi paused for a moment upon hearing this, then nodded and readily replied, "Yes."

Upon hearing this, Zi Yue's brows relaxed slightly, and she said calmly, "Since you are interested, I will take you to a place."

"Where?" Li Yi looked at her and asked.

"The Talisman Masters' Gathering." Zi Yue uttered three words softly, her gaze gazing towards the depths of the city. She said, "This is the gathering place for talisman masters in Yan City. Most of the talisman masters in the city have settled here. Not only are there talisman books and materials for sale, but you can also observe talisman masters inscribing talismans. This will greatly benefit your understanding of the talisman master path."

Li Yi's heart stirred.

He was already curious about the peculiar profession of talisman master, and when he heard that a second-level talisman master could refine a low-level Qiankun bag, he became even more curious.

In addition to martial arts training, if one can also cultivate the art of talismans, one will undoubtedly have an extra trump card when inscribing runes to enhance weapons, crafting storage devices, and creating talismans to fight enemies.

Having just arrived in Yan City, and with Ziyue leading the way to the Talisman Master Association, it's a rare and fortunate opportunity.

"Then I'll trouble Miss Ziyue to lead the way," Li Yi said, bowing respectfully.

Zi Yue shook her head slightly, her tone still aloof, and said, "It's alright, it's just on the way."

Having said that, she said no more and strode toward the center of Yan City. Her figure was graceful and her steps were unhurried. She had a cool and aloof temperament. Many passersby who saw her figure subconsciously slowed their pace and dared not look at her casually.