Immortality: Starting with Plundering the Talents of Monsters

Although Xu Mo's current cultivation level is as high as the sixth level of Qi Refining, and he also possesses the [Midnight Sword Intent].

Even many of the stewards from the Zhou and Luo families are not necessarily a match for Xu Mo.

But this did not prevent Xu Mo from being cautious.

To ensure that he and Luo Lingyue could safely return to the Luo family's territory from Liuyunfang City, Xu Mo couldn't help but ask a few more questions.

"Thank you for the news, but I wonder... what level of cultivation do these rampant Tribulation Cultivators typically possess?"

Xu Mo asked with a slightly worried and serious expression:

"Are these cultivators' cultivation levels higher than mine?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Mo released his aura to help the cultivator confirm his identity.

They stopped holding back.

The powerful spiritual pressure of the sixth level of Qi Refining emanated from it, and the wisps of heat and cold energy unique to the Meridian Sword Intent drifted and spread.

The moment Xu Mo released his aura.

The cultivator's hair stood on end, fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead, his skin felt stinging and painful, and an extremely cold sensation shot from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head.

"Master Xu, when did you break through to the sixth level of Qi Refining?"

The substantial cultivation level of the sixth level of Qi Refining emanating from Xu Mo cannot be faked.

However, because Xu Mo usually concealed his aura, people outside mistakenly believed that he only had the cultivation level of the fifth level of Qi Refining.

This surprised the cultivator who came to buy the talisman.

"Also, Master Xu, your sixth level of Qi Refining seems different from others... Why do I feel your aura of oppression is stronger, and you seem more aggressive?"

The cultivator knew that Xu Mo would not harm him for no reason.

After all, Xu Mo was the owner of a talisman shop in a prime location in Liuyunfang City.

In order for this talisman shop to continue operating normally in the future, Xu Mo will definitely not hurt anyone.

Moreover, this is the very center of Liuyun Market, guarded by several cultivators sent by the Zhou family of Liuyun.

Even if Xu Mo were to take action, he would be immediately suppressed.

She had no grudge against Xu Mo and it was impossible for her to be attacked by him.

On the contrary, Xu Mo is very likely to protect himself.

He was, after all, a regular customer of Xu Mo's talisman shop, and they had some kind of relationship with each other.

"I broke through to the sixth level of Qi Refining yesterday, it was just luck."

Xu Mo smiled modestly.

"As for what you said about the aura emanating from me being more oppressive than that of other Qi Refining Level 6 cultivators, it's probably because I mainly cultivate metal magic."

Furthermore, I am also a sword cultivator, and my aura is inevitably somewhat sharp and piercing. Please forgive me, esteemed guest.

A flash of white light appeared on Xu Mo's storage belt at his waist, and the Gengjin Cold Iron Sword flew out from it, waving in front of the cultivator.

"Perhaps it is the combination of these factors that makes my aura so intimidating."

Xu Mo put the Gengjin Cold Iron Sword back into his storage bag and smiled gently again.

"Compared to those cultivators who have undergone tribulation, who is superior?"

After Xu Mo's explanation, the cultivator's face showed a look of understanding, and he carefully sensed Xu Mo's aura for a while.

The monk quickly gave his reply:

"Master Xu, please rest assured, you are different from us low-level cultivators who are weak in combat..."

Just based on your aura alone, those cultivators who have undergone tribulation wouldn't dare to easily provoke you!

The cultivator who came to buy talismans for self-defense paused for a moment, then continued:

"So far, none of the cultivators I've encountered or heard about from others have had a cultivation level exceeding the fifth level of Qi Refining. You have absolutely nothing to worry about."

"Moreover, you are a sword cultivator, and your combat and killing skills must be far beyond those of ordinary people."

At this point, a hint of envy flashed in the cultivator's eyes, and a wry smile appeared on his face:

"Of course you are superior. With your profound cultivation and fighting skills, you can rest easy."

However, most cultivators in Liuyun Market don't have your level of cultivation, and their methods of combat and killing are far inferior to yours.

"Alas, we cultivators with little skill can only rely on external forces like talismans to protect ourselves."

Xu Mo listened patiently to the cultivator's story, then concealed his aura, his tone tinged with comfort:

"Honorable guest, please don't be discouraged. I also climbed up from the lowest level of the cultivation world step by step. I believe many cultivators in Liuyun Market know this."

Moreover, which cultivator didn't start from a low level of cultivation and lack of skills, gradually progressing step by step?

Xu Mo has been based in Liuyun Market for more than thirteen years and has had dealings with many people in Liuyun Market.

Since the Luo family handed over the talisman shop to Xu Mo to manage, he has become more familiar with the cultivators in the Liuyun Mountain area.

Every day, I would exchange a few words with many familiar and unfamiliar cultivators, and thus we could be considered to have made some nodding acquaintances.

As the talisman shop jointly run by Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue became increasingly successful...

More cultivators near Liuyun Market also learned about Xu Mo.

Furthermore, Xu Mo had been mingling in Liuyun Market for many years, and his various deeds were naturally unearthed.

Many cultivators knew that Xu Mo was a rogue cultivator who came from the shantytown of Liuyun Market.

With his own skills and steady progress, he has achieved a leap in status and position.

"I'm not particularly talented, nor am I particularly quick to understand things, but I still managed to get to where I am today through my own efforts."

Xu Mo gently patted the shoulder of the cultivator who had come to buy talismans and continued to comfort him:

"The flowing water does not compete to be first, but to flow endlessly."

"We unremarkable cultivators still have a great chance to defy fate and change our destiny if we work hard and cultivate diligently."

Thus, they progress further and further on the path of cultivation, ultimately attaining immortality and achieving a great immortal career!

After being comforted by Xu Mo's words, the cultivator felt much better.

At the same time, the cultivator who came to buy talismans for self-defense couldn't help but feel a surge of pride, believing that what Xu Mo said was indeed true.

The path of cultivating immortality requires only hard work, perseverance, and enduring the years.

Surely, through diligence, one can achieve immortality and attain eternal life.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master Xu. I now understand the importance of diligent practice."

"Alright, I'll trouble you, Master Xu, to fetch me three first-tier mid-grade high-quality Golden Light Talismans and three first-tier mid-grade Frost Talismans."

Upon hearing the cultivator's request, Xu Mo responded without hesitation with a "Okay!" and immediately entered the talisman shop.

Among the many counters, I relied on my experience running so many talisman shops and my memories of when I stored them.

In less than a breath, all the talismans the cultivator needed were found.

This is why Xu Mo usually doesn't let Luo Lingyue sell talismans, but instead lets her go to the talisman-making room to make talismans properly.

Every day after Xu Mo and Luo Lingyue finished making the talismans, Xu Mo would take the talismans out and place them one by one in front of the many counters.

If it were Luo Lingyue who was searching through the numerous counters to find the talismans that the cultivators needed, it would be much easier for her to do so.

It may not be that fast.

Adhering to the principle of service first, Xu Mo strives to ensure that cultivators who come to purchase talismans are satisfied.

He naturally wanted to speed up the search.

Therefore, after Xu Mo retrieved the Zi Shi and Wu Shi from the demon-hunting shop.

Seeing that a cultivator had come to the talisman shop to buy talismans, he naturally took on the responsibility of receiving him.

This way, Luo Lingyue can return to the talisman-making room in the talisman shop and calmly make talismans.

Undisturbed by other disturbances.

"Three first-grade mid-level exquisite golden light talismans and three first-grade mid-level ice talismans are here. Please take them."

Xu Mo successfully retrieved the six talismans requested by the cultivator and respectfully presented them with both hands.

This is the kind of attitude and service that should be used to make cultivators who come to buy talismans feel comfortable.

This also allows the cultivators who come to buy talismans to leave a good impression on the talisman shop run by Xu Mo.

This greatly increases the likelihood that guests will return.

"Honorable guest, as you know, the market price of a first-grade mid-level talisman is three low-grade spirit stones, and the market price of a first-grade mid-level fine talisman is six low-grade spirit stones."

"Our talisman shop also sells them at market prices."

The talismans you purchased cost a total of twenty-seven low-grade spirit stones.

Xu Mo clearly stated the price of each talisman and the total price, making the pricing of talismans sold in the talisman shop transparent and public.

This way, customers will feel that the store is not ripping them off.

"Alright, Master Xu, please wait a moment, I will give you the twenty-seven low-grade spirit stones right away."

The cultivator rummaged through his storage bag for a long time before finally taking out twenty-seven low-grade spirit stones and giving them to Xu Mo.

"I would also appreciate it if you, Master Xu, could carefully check the contents to ensure I haven't shortchanged you."

The cultivator took the talisman from Xu Mo and handed over twenty-seven low-grade spirit stones.

"I believe you, you won't miscount."

Even if a few low-grade spirit stones are missing, I'll just consider it as if I lost them myself.

Xu Mo waved his hand dismissively, saying he believed in the cultivator, but in reality, he was taking advantage of the cultivator's distraction.

He subtly released his divine sense and quickly swept it over the twenty-seven low-grade spirit stones handed over by the cultivator.

After confirming that he had indeed handed over all twenty-seven low-grade spirit stones without missing a single one, Xu Mo accepted the spirit stones.

The cultivator, upon hearing Xu Mo's words, naturally felt trusted and was quite pleased.

He declined, urging Xu Mo to have the examination:

"Master Xu, I'm a careless person, and I'm genuinely afraid that I might have given you a few less low-grade spirit stones... It's not a matter of whether you believe me or not."

You'd better use your divine sense to check it out quickly.

But Xu Mo still insisted on his point, speaking gently the same words he had repeated countless times:

"Oh, don't worry, you can't be careless... No need to use your divine sense to check, you can go now. There really are a few low-grade spirit stones missing, just consider it my carelessness."

The cultivator, seeing Xu Mo's polite manner, understood the implied meaning behind his words.

Master Xu is indirectly giving me a discount!

If I honestly hand over all the low-grade spirit stones, it means Master Xu trusts me.

I will not betray Master Xu's trust.

If I don't pay all the low-grade spirit stones and accidentally miss a few, consider it a discount from Master Xu.

"Master Xu is such an honest man, and he really knows how to do business!"

The cultivator held the talisman he had bought from the talisman shop, gently stroking it with his hand, and couldn't help but secretly admire Xu Mo's ability to run the talisman shop.

"Alright, thank you, Master Xu."

Since Xu Mo had declined repeatedly, the cultivator gave up trying to persuade him and turned to leave.

After this minor incident, Xu Mo continued to run his talisman shop as usual, while Luo Lingyue devoted herself to making talismans in the shop's talisman-making room.

time flies.

Soon, amidst the hustle and bustle, the unified closing time stipulated by Liuyunfang Market arrived.

After tidying up the talisman shop, Xu Mo went into the talisman-making room.

"Lingyue, the door is closed."

At this moment, Luo Lingyue had just finished making a first-grade mid-level ice talisman.

Upon hearing Xu Mo's reminder, she waved her hand and extinguished the incense sticks on the talisman-making table.

"Okay, I understand."

Luo Lingyue put the newly crafted mid-grade first-tier ice talisman into her storage bag.

"I have already finished making the first-grade mid-level ice talisman that I will be selling tomorrow. I will keep this one for myself."

Luo Lingyue's voice had a slightly cool tone.

Then, Luo Lingyue's tone changed, and she slowly moved closer to Xu Mo.

"Xu Mo, after so many days of continuous talisman making, my skill in crafting mid-grade first-tier ice talismans is nearing a breakthrough!"

Upon hearing this, Xu Mo's eyes lit up slightly, and he gently rubbed Luo Lingyue's head with his hand.

"Amazing, my Daoist partner is truly gifted and exceptionally intelligent."

Xu Mo encouraged him with great pleasure.

However, he didn't say that to please Luo Lingyue or to provide her with emotional support.

Instead, they were truly amazed by Luo Lingyue's extraordinary talent in talisman making.

It should be noted that a mid-grade first-tier ice talisman is a rare talisman among mid-grade first-tier talismans.

The reason these talismans are so rare is that they are difficult to make, and few talisman makers are capable of creating them.

Luo Lingyue can now not only reliably produce first-grade mid-level ice talismans, but she is also just a little short of producing first-grade mid-level high-quality ice talismans.

This talent for talisman making is truly remarkable.

"Well done. Once you can stabilize the first-tier mid-grade high-quality ice talisman into a talisman, put it on the counter of the talisman shop for sale..."

"Then, the two of us will earn even more spirit stones."

Luo Lingyue brought up this matter to Xu Mo in order to gain his approval.

At this moment, Xu Mo did as she wished, praising Luo Lingyue to the skies.

Luo Lingyue was, of course, extremely satisfied.

She gave a slightly arrogant snort, teasingly remarking:

"Hmph, you money-grubber, all you do all day is stare at those spirit stones."

Xu Mo knew that Luo Lingyue's tone and manner of speaking satisfied her.

So Xu Mo didn't hold back his praise and continued to go along with Luo Lingyue.

"Hehe, isn't this all thanks to you?"