Immortal Life: Starting with Daily Last Words

Three months later.

The outside world was in an uproar over the matter of the Lu family's spiritual child, and even the Qingyuan Sect dispatched several Foundation Establishment cultivators to investigate the clues.

Yu Daoxuan simply informed his sect of the situation and did not get involved in it further, instead focusing on cultivating diligently on Xiexing Island.

Yu Daoxuan merely sent a message to inform him and did not delve into the matter further, instead focusing on his cultivation on Xiexing Island.

The island of Xiexing remained peaceful and calm, and the spiritual fields and medicinal herbs were managed in an orderly manner without any mishaps.

In his spare time, Yu Daoxuan often studied the art of talismans.

With the insights into talismanic arts passed down from his own master and the centuries-old experience of Lianshan Sanren, his talisman-making skills have improved by leaps and bounds, and he is now able to draw near-second-tier talismans, although the success rate is not high.

This morning, I sat cross-legged at my desk.

He attempted to draw a second-tier low-grade talisman called "Swift Thunder Talisman," but despite several attempts to draw qi and condense the patterns, he still failed to refine it.

Looking at the discarded talismans on the table, he pondered.

I have accumulated seventy or eighty first-grade high-quality talismans in my storage bag. I can go to the market on Jinshui Island in the north to exchange them for various cultivation resources.

Furthermore, the three months of refining talismans nearly exhausted all the talisman paper and ink.

To craft second-tier talismans, second-tier talisman brushes, paper, and ink are indispensable, and this trip is a good opportunity to acquire them all.

With this thought in mind, he took out a communication talisman, infused it with magical power, and instructed Liu Chongchang and Zhao Zhongling on the island to take charge of the duties and properly settle all matters on the island.

He then underwent a transformation, changing his appearance to that of an ordinary man.

He then found a black veiled hat and put it on before steering the Wind-Taming Boat straight towards Jinshui Island.

Jinshui Island is a second-tier large island, jointly managed by five major Foundation Establishment forces: two factions and three clans.

The market town on the island is the closest market town to the island of Xiexing, and it is also the only market town within a radius of hundreds of miles.

The Wind-Taming Boat was extremely fast, and it arrived at the destination in just a few hours, covering a distance of over 500 li by sea.

Looking up, a mountain hundreds of feet high was shrouded in a thin mist, which was the location of Tsumizu Island Market.

The market town is hidden in Yunhe Mountain in the middle of the island. At the foot of the mountain, there is a first-level low-grade maze array. Its power is weak and can only prevent mortals from entering. It cannot confuse cultivators.

Yu Daoxuan walked through the misty path and entered Yunhe Mountain.

As you travel along, you'll see pavilions and towers scattered throughout the mountains in a well-organized manner.

On the mountainside stand clusters of pavilions, exuding a celestial charm, though in terms of scale and grandeur, they pale in comparison to the Jade Dragon Market.

There were many cultivators coming and going on the street, moving between the pavilions and shops, but almost all of them were Qi Refining cultivators.

Upon arriving at a square, dozens of independent cultivators had set up stalls on the spot, displaying a dazzling array of spiritual materials, talismans, and magical artifacts. Many people were gathered around the stalls, haggling over prices.

Yu Daoxuan had already planned ahead, so he first went to the shops along the street to inquire about the local market price of talismans.

After some inquiries, I had a good idea of ​​the market price for talismans in this area.

Perhaps due to the relatively barrenness of this place, the price of the same talisman is one or two spirit stones higher than in the Jade Dragon Market.

He made up his mind that he would not sell the talismans in bulk to shops in the market this time.

Firstly, he possessed a considerable number of talismans. There were only three or four talisman shops in the area, and selling off such a large quantity at once would easily attract unwanted attention.

Since ancient times, wealth has been a powerful motivator, and it's hard to guarantee that it won't breed trouble.

Secondly, the purchase price of shops is relatively low, so setting up a stall yourself yields higher profits.

Most importantly, the talismans are sold directly to customers, making it difficult to track how many talismans have been sold unless one is observant. This also makes it less likely to attract attention.

As for whether setting up a stall would attract the attention of shops that might try to sabotage him, Yu Daoxuan was not worried.

Although he had many talismans, he did not sell them all at once.

Selling twenty or thirty talismans a day is just a drop in the ocean compared to the entire market, and it's easily absorbed.

In addition to his own cultivation level, although he was not a Foundation Establishment cultivator, ordinary Qi Refining cultivators could not do anything to him.

Having made his decision, he went to the plaza management office, then handed over a spirit stone in exchange for a three-day permit to set up a stall.

Then we arrived at the square and found an open space.

He took out a half-zhang-long cloth from his storage bag and spread it on the ground. He then took out ten first-grade high-quality talismans and arranged them neatly. He also took a wooden sign and placed it in front of the stall, marking it with a price slightly lower than that of the shop, in order to speed up the sale.

With everything settled, he took out a travelogue of a reclusive cultivator from the Purple Mansion and quietly began to read.

Talismans are indispensable for Qi Refining cultivators when traveling and fighting, so there is no shortage of buyers.

Before long, a rogue cultivator stopped in front of the stall, his eyes lit up when he saw the price on the wooden sign, and he immediately tried to negotiate the price.

For a low-level cultivator, saving even one spirit stone is a considerable gain.

"No bargaining!"

Yu Daoxuan raised his eyes and glanced at the other party indifferently, his tone cold.

This rogue cultivator was only at the sixth level of Qi Refining and could not see through Yu Daoxuan's true cultivation level.

Given that the other party was selling a first-tier high-grade talisman, they were likely a first-tier high-grade talisman master. He felt a bit wary and dared not say anything more.

However, the spiritual items on the stalls in this market are usually of low quality, and it is rare to see cultivators selling first-grade high-quality talismans.

Moreover, the price of talismans is indeed more affordable than in shops.

After hesitating for a while, and finding no problems with the talisman, he gritted his teeth and took out fifteen spirit stones to exchange for an Ice Sealing Talisman.

His stall did relatively well compared to the other stalls next to it; in less than two hours, all ten talismans were sold out.

Yu Daoxuan took out ten more talismans and quickly sold half of them.

Just then, as he was flipping through a travelogue, a tall, thin middle-aged cultivator slowly walked up to the stall.

The newcomer wore a wide gray robe and had a weathered face; he was a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

The other party stood still for a moment before speaking in a deep voice: "Fellow Daoist, may I examine the talisman?"

"Do as you please."

Having received permission, the gray-robed man squatted down and picked up a talisman to examine it closely.

A moment later, a glint of light suddenly flashed in his eyes.

Among this batch of first-grade superior talismans are three exquisite ones, whose quality far surpasses that of ordinary goods circulating in the market.

He looked up at Yu Daoxuan under the bamboo hat and asked directly, "Are you a first-tier high-grade talisman master, fellow Daoist?"

This statement clearly aims to probe the truth.

Yu Daoxuan frowned slightly.

However, he did not deny his identity as a talisman master, since he would be selling talismans here in the future, and it was impossible to hide it from those who were interested.

So he simply replied coldly, "Fellow Daoist, are you looking to buy a talisman?"

The man in the gray robe did not answer his question.

Instead, his expression darkened, and his tone carried a hint of pressure: "Fellow Daoist, are you aware that your low-price sale of talismans has already disrupted the market price of talisman materials? If this continues, it will definitely not be a good thing."

Yu Daoxuan frowned slightly beneath his veil, not expecting that his low-priced talismans would be met with resistance from his peers.

Seeing his silence, Mo Jianlin knew that this person's mastery of talismans far surpassed his own. If he could win him over to his own forces, he would surely be able to generate a continuous stream of huge amounts of spirit stones for his forces in the future.

Then, changing his tone, he spoke again: "I see that your talisman skills are solid, and you can draw such a high-grade talisman. You must be a genuine first-level high-grade talisman master. May I ask your surname?"

"I have lived in this market town for a long time, and I don't recall ever seeing you before. May I ask if you currently have a place to stay?"

Upon hearing the other party inquiring about his background, Yu Daoxuan's voice suddenly turned cold: "What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?"

"Fellow Daoist, please do not worry, I have no ill intentions." The gray-robed man quickly explained, then introduced himself, "I am Mo Jianlin, an elder of the Artifact and Talisman Alliance."

"Our alliance consists of skilled artisans who are proficient in cultivation techniques. As a talisman master, you perfectly meet the requirements for joining the alliance. I would like to invite you to join our alliance."

"Once you join, our alliance will have second-tier talisman masters to provide guidance. The talismans you create will be sold by the alliance, and the profits will be much better than if you were to work alone. Moreover, all the materials for making talismans will be provided by the alliance, so you can focus on refining talismans in the future."

Yu Daoxuan was slightly taken aback, not expecting that someone would take a liking to him.

He had heard Zhao Zhongling mention this Artifact Alliance before. It was a rogue cultivator force in the nearby sea area, and its leader was a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

As a member of the Qingyuan Sect, he has the support of the sect, so why would he submit to a local rogue cultivator and be controlled by others?

Moreover, what the other party said seemed to offer great benefits, but in reality, it was just a tool to refine talismans and earn spirit stones.

Therefore, he immediately declined: "I have no intention of joining any faction. Fellow Daoist, please find someone else."

Mo Jianlin's expression suddenly darkened: "Fellow Daoist, do you perhaps look down on my Artifact and Talisman Alliance? My alliance has second-tier alchemists and second-tier talisman masters in charge; surely they are not worthy of your attention?"

He deliberately brought up the alliance's resources, treating Yu Daoxuan as a lone cultivator with no one to rely on.

The reputation of the Artifact Alliance is renowned in the Jinshui Island area, and ordinary rogue cultivators avoid it at all costs.

Yu Daoxuan found it laughable. With the Qingyuan Sect behind him, why would he care about a mere artifact and talisman alliance?

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need for further words."

His tone was calm, showing no sign of being threatened.

Mo Jianlin frowned deeply, not expecting this talisman master to be so unyielding, even the name of the Talisman Alliance couldn't intimidate him.

At the same time, a sense of surprise and doubt arose in my heart.

Does this person have some powerful backer?

He narrowed his eyes slightly, gave Yu Daoxuan a deep look, and without offering any further advice, turned and left.

Yu Daoxuan put down his travelogue and watched the other person's departing figure, a faint, cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.

He's just a rogue cultivator. If this person doesn't know when to back down and keeps causing trouble for him, don't blame him for being ruthless.