Immortality: Starting with Plundering the Talents of Monsters

"Wonderful, wonderful!"

"Lingyue, you must give Master Xu a proper introduction."

Seeing that things had taken a turn for the better, Luo Changfeng clapped his hands in approval and nodded to Luo Lingyue with satisfaction.

Then, with a smile, he led the gambling den manager out of the talisman-making room.

This gave the two of them plenty of space.

"The Luo family members mainly practice the art of beast taming among the various arts of immortal cultivation, but the guest advisors they hire include talisman masters, alchemists, and weapon makers."

The blush on Luo Lingyue's face had not yet faded.

To hide her panic, she could only keep a straight face and pretend to be calm as she introduced the situation.

"Besides you, my Luo family has two other talisman masters of the first rank, one of the upper grade and the other of the middle grade."

Each of you will have your own talisman-making room, which will be your talisman-making workplace from now on.

As soon as she finished speaking, Luo Lingyue turned around and glanced at Xu Mo secretly.

"A first-tier mid-grade talisman master in my Luo family receives a monthly salary of one hundred low-grade spirit stones and is required to draw thirty first-tier mid-grade talismans for the family each month."

Monthly salary: 100 low-grade spirit stones!

Since it concerned his future work, Xu Mo listened attentively.

Upon hearing such a huge number, his heart was like a boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing violent ripples.

"As long as you complete the Luo family's tasks, you'll receive one hundred low-grade spirit stones every month without fail!"

Xu Mo's breathing quickened, his eyes shone, and his excitement was almost palpable.

"Draw thirty first-grade mid-level golden light talismans within a month."

It's not difficult for me.

He suppressed his joy and secretly made plans.

"When I use my own wolf-hair brush to draw, the success rate is about 40%."

In other words, four out of every ten talismans will be completed. At my talisman-making speed, I still have plenty of free time.

Xu Mo nodded.

  

In this way, one can complete the talisman-making task while also cultivating.

It can be said that he can make talismans and cultivate at the same time.

"Miss Luo, are the materials for making talismans provided by your family?"

Xu Mo followed Luo Lingyue out of the talisman-making room and asked:

"If the family provides it, how many sets of talisman-making materials will they provide each month?"

Luo Lingyue, walking ahead, never stopped.

Her slender waist and long body, as delicate as a willow branch, swayed slightly as she walked, her light blue dress swaying and occasionally revealing glimpses of her snow-white skin.

An indescribable, exquisite beauty.

"The clan calculates the success rate of talisman making based on a 30% success rate, so one hundred sets of talisman-making materials are delivered every month."

If it's not enough, make up the difference yourself; if there's any left over, deal with it yourself.

Knowing the source of the materials for making talismans each month, Xu Mo was completely relieved.

after all.

If the Luo family allowed the talisman masters to prepare their own talisman-making materials, then after deducting the spirit stones required for the materials each month, the actual amount they would receive would be less.

"The Luo family covered all my talisman-making costs; all I had to pay was the cost of my time."

So, by that calculation, it's equivalent to me receiving a net profit of one hundred low-grade spirit stones from the Luo family every month.

"Moreover, the 40% success rate of talisman making leaves some materials surplus."

I can also sell them to others and make another profit!

The more Xu Mo calculated, the happier he became, and he couldn't wait to ask the most crucial question:

"Where should the talismans produced each month be handed over?"

Where does the monthly salary come from?

Flower-lined streams, waterside pavilions, winding bridges, towering terraces, lush green trees, and auspicious clouds drifting by.

There are also courtyards located within.

Before they knew it, the two had arrived at the backyard of the Luo family and entered a pavilion.

Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue sat facing each other on a stone bench.

"I'm in charge of all the talisman-making materials and monthly salary... Just come and collect them from me."

Luo Lingyue resumed her aloof demeanor, tilting her head slightly and her gaze darting away.

"These courtyards are reserved for cultivators of the Luo family."

The Luo family's guest retainers resided in a cave dwelling in the front courtyard.

Suddenly, she raised her arm, lifted her fair wrist, and pointed with her delicate hand.

"That courtyard is my residence. If you need anything in the future, you can come here to find me."

Xu Mo followed the direction the finger was pointing, then turned his head to look around, memorizing the place.

"Okay, I look forward to working with you in the future."

Xu Mo replied politely, then followed Luo Lingyue to the front courtyard of the clan's territory, where they chose a secluded cave dwelling in a corner.

After registering, he received a bronze identity token.

Holding this token grants access to the Luo family's territory and unlocks the restrictions on the corresponding cave dwelling, allowing one to reside there.

"Thank you for your advice, Miss Luo. I have kept all the details in mind, so I won't trouble you any further."

The materials for making talismans this month have already been stored in the talisman-making room, and Xu Mo does not need to retrieve them.

Therefore.

All matters related to becoming a guest of the Luo family have been settled.

All that was left was for Xu Mo to bring his belongings from the shantytown.

…………

Liuyunfang Market is relatively close to the Luo family's territory.

soon.

Xu Mo then returned to the shantytown on the edge of the market.

At this moment, dusk was falling, and the sky was burned red like blood by the setting sun. The crimson clouds, like flowing wine, moved slowly and gracefully.

As soon as Xu Mo entered the shantytown, he saw Lu Song returning from selling monsters.

"Strange... Normally, Steward Sun would be at home at this time."

But I haven't seen a soul today.

Lu Song looked puzzled and muttered to himself as he walked toward his own residence.

Looking up, she saw that Xu Mo had also returned. After greeting him, she casually asked:

"Master Xu, do you know where Steward Sun went?"

After selling all the demonic beasts at the market, I've finally raised the money I owed for my abode in the immortal realm.

"Today is the deadline given by Steward Sun, and I'm in a hurry to hand over the spirit stones."

Yesterday, the heavy rain washed away all of Manager Sun's blood.

His entire body was also burned to ashes by the [Fire Scythe Blade].

There is absolutely no possibility of leaving even the slightest trace.

"Huh, is Manager Sun not home right now?"

Xu Mo remained calm and asked in return, feigning confusion.

"I've already gone to Manager Sun's residence, but he's not here."

Lu Song looked anxious.

Clearly, they were afraid of incurring Steward Sun's wrath if they failed to pay the Immortal Abode Fee by the deadline.

Little did anyone know that Steward Sun had already died a bitter death, and didn't even know who killed him.

"It's alright, maybe Steward Sun is off having a good time somewhere?"

"You were thus late for paying the Immortal Abode Fee, and I believe Steward Sun will understand."

Xu Mo stepped forward and patted Lu Song on the shoulder, offering words of comfort.

Lu Song nodded in agreement, his anxiety easing slightly.

"You're right, Manager Sun must have gone somewhere to have some fun. I'll come back tonight."

If Steward Sun hasn't returned yet, then we'll leave it at that.

Changing the subject, Lu Song chuckled and teased Xu Mo.

"By the way, Master Xu, I told you that the Golden Scale Lizard would be helpful for your study of Golden Light Talismans."

Your improvement might even be partly due to my efforts.

Xu Mo followed Lu Song's lead, bowing in gratitude:

"Thank you very much, Brother Lu!"

Seeing that Xu Mo actually bowed and thanked him, Lu Song didn't know if he was serious or just joking, but he couldn't accept such a gesture.

They quickly changed the subject and asked about Xu Mo's recent situation.

"Master Xu, with your abilities, you might be able to try to become a mid-grade first-tier talisman master."

Fortunately, I'll join a cultivation family later and become a guest elder.

Xu Mo's purpose in coming here was to take some things from the shantytown, and he didn't intend to hide it.

He smiled slightly, emanating an aura of fourth-level Qi cultivation, and said:

"I have been hired by the Luo family as a talisman-making guest elder, and I am now preparing to move to the Luo family's territory."

Upon hearing this, Lu Song's pupils dilated suddenly, he was extremely shocked, and his eyes were full of disbelief.

He felt the genuine aura of the fourth level of Qi Refining, and at the same time, he realized that ordinary people would not dare to joke about a family of cultivators.

It took Lu Song a long time to accept this fact.

He forced a wry smile, then bowed respectfully to Xu Mo, his tone tinged with unfamiliarity.

"Congratulations, Master Xu! Your cultivation and skills have progressed in tandem. May your path to immortality be everlasting!"

For a moment, Xu Mo remained silent.

Xu Mo understood that from this moment on...

There was a sad, thick barrier separating him from the scattered repairmen in the shantytown.