Mortal: Starting with the Golden Jade Book

Lin Zui looked at the burly man, his mind racing with thoughts.

The newcomer was none other than Huang Ming, the late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator from Tianque Fortress, whom Senior Brother Wang had mentioned, who had just killed a Core Formation cultivator!

Although Lin Zui didn't know how he did it, there was one thing he was very clear about: the other party currently possessed at least the entire wealth of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, plus the wealth of a Core Formation cultivator, as well as all the resources from an unknown-sized resource storage point of the Seven Sects. Oh, and perhaps also a supreme treasure capable of instantly annihilating a Core Formation cultivator...

Damn, what a giant fat sheep!

Lin Zui's heart raced just thinking about it. If the array in this shop wasn't just an ordinary one, unable to trap cultivators at the mid-to-late Foundation Establishment stage or above, Lin Zui would have wanted to activate the array and kill them directly.

He quickly went through all his current methods in his mind, and estimated that the only place that could deal with an expert of this level was that place.

Suppressing the fleeting thought in his mind, Lin Zui put on a warm smile and stood up to greet the other person.

"I am deeply sorry for not welcoming you properly, senior. Please forgive me."

Lin Zui bowed and called out to Xiao Mei, who was standing beside him, who was already stunned.

"Aren't you going to serve tea to the senior?"

"Oh...oh, I'll go right away."

As if waking from a dream, Xiaomei stumbled and ran towards the back room.

"Xiaomei's cultivation is low, and she has lost her composure in front of your divine might. Please forgive her."

Huang Ming glanced at Lin Zui and snorted coldly.

"Hmph, fine, why would I lower myself to argue with a mere Qi Refining junior? Let me ask you, are the custom-made talismans written outside the door genuine?"

"It's true, of course. However, if you want a custom order, you need to provide a finished talisman. We will only accept the order after our shop confirms that it can be made. Do you have such needs, senior?"

"Why is it so complicated?"

Upon hearing this, Huang Ming was somewhat displeased, and his expression turned cold.

"Please forgive me, senior. These rare talismans are difficult to make, and our shop cannot guarantee that we will be completely successful. Therefore, we must be cautious."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ming's expression softened slightly, and he looked Lin Zui up and down.

"Who's the talisman maker in your shop? It's not you, is it?"

"Senior is too kind. Although I am also somewhat skilled in talisman making, I can only produce some ordinary items. Custom orders are naturally handled by my master."

"Where is your master? This talisman of mine is no ordinary item; please have your master come out and discuss this in person."

Huang Ming clearly didn't want to waste any more time on a junior, so he went straight to the person in charge.

"Please forgive me, senior. My master is in seclusion and does not see outsiders. All custom-made talismans are appraised by me before being sent to my master for production."

"You'll be the one to authenticate it?"

Huang Ming glanced at Lin Zui, clearly not trusting him.

Lin Zui didn't care.

"Senior, rest assured. Although my cultivation level is low, I can still appraise the grade of talismans. May I ask what kind of talisman you wish to commission?"

Huang Ming hesitated for a while, probably thinking that most of the shops in the market were closed and he probably couldn't find another place that could make what he wanted. After thinking for a moment, he reluctantly nodded.

"Alright, I'll show it to you. However, if you can't even tell me what this talisman is for, then please ask your master to come out immediately."

"Yes, I will do my best."

Upon hearing this, Huang Ming nodded and reached into his storage bag to take out a pale gold talisman.

Lin Zui took it and examined it closely. This talisman was completely different from any other kind of talisman. It did not have any spiritual energy fluctuations, and even when spiritual energy was inputted, there was no reaction. It was just like an ordinary piece of paper. Only the spiritual patterns drawn on the talisman gave Lin Zui a vague feeling that he had seen it somewhere before.

After thinking for a long time, Lin Zui suddenly had a flash of inspiration. He probed the "Golden Jade Book" in his sea of ​​consciousness with his divine sense and finally found a clue in a corner.

"So that's what it is."

Having made his judgment, Lin Zui reached out and handed the talisman back.

"how?"

Huang Ming asked.

"Senior, this talisman is indeed uncommon, unlike any common talisman. Fortunately, I have heard my master mention it before, so I still have some impression of it. Senior, this talisman is probably not for cultivators, but is specifically used to nurture some kind of special treasure. If we were to give it a name, perhaps it could be called the Spirit-Nourishing Talisman."

"Hiss, you actually know someone like that, young man."

Huang Ming was surprised. He didn't expect this junior to be so capable. His master's talisman-making skills must be even higher. He might actually be able to make this spirit-nurturing talisman.

Huang Ming's mind immediately started working. This Spirit Nourishing Talisman was useless to others, but its value to him was immeasurable. If he could make a few more from here, his treasure would have more opportunities to be used, and he might even be able to ambush one or two more Core Formation cultivators.

Thinking of this, Huang Ming could no longer contain his excitement.

"Alright, now that you've appraised it, please have your master take action. How many days will it take?"

"This talisman of yours is extremely rare. It may take three to five days to make one successfully. In addition, my master's seclusion place is far from here, and it will take time to travel back and forth. Therefore, it will take at least seven days."

"Seven days? No, that's too long!"

Huang Ming frowned. The demonic path would soon completely occupy Yuanwu Kingdom. How could he dare to stay here for so long? Moreover, judging from what this person said, he could only make one or two in seven days. What use would that be?

unless……

A thought flashed through Huang Ming's mind, and his eyes couldn't help but reveal a ruthless glint.

"Three days! I'm only giving you three days. If you can't produce what I want after three days, don't blame me for tearing this shop down!"

"Senior, this..."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zui's eyes showed a hint of panic and embarrassment. Just as he was about to say something more, he saw Huang Ming's eyes narrow and a chilling killing intent emanated from him.

Lin Zui staggered back several steps, cold sweat pouring down his face instantly.

"My patience is limited. Remember, three days! Only three days!"

After saying that, Huang Ming turned around and left.

Seeing Huang Ming leave, Xiao Mei ran out from behind, accompanied by Yan Ruyan, who had also witnessed the incident.

"husband……"

"Uncle-Master, we're in deep trouble this time. This senior's cultivation is too high. If we can't make the talisman he needs in time, I'm afraid we'll be in grave danger."

Before Yan Ruyan could speak, Lin Zui interrupted her and gave her a subtle look.

The two understood each other perfectly. Although Yan Ruyan didn't know what Lin Zui wanted to do, she immediately grasped his meaning.

"In that case, there's no time to lose. You should come with me to see my senior brother immediately and try to make the talisman within three days."

"Yes."

Lin Zui agreed, and then gave Xiao Mei another instruction.

"Xiaomei, let's close the shop for now after we leave. We can talk about anything when we get back."

Xiao Mei was confused and didn't know what had happened. Seeing the serious expressions on their faces, she didn't dare to ask any more questions and could only nod in agreement.

Without further hesitation, Yan Ruyan took out a flying boat and flew swiftly out of the market with Lin Zui.

Shortly after the two left, Huang Ming reappeared in a corner not far from Wanfu Residence, a cold smile on his lips, and quietly followed them.