The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 263 - 261: Preparations
Chapter 263: Chapter 261: Preparations
“Starting from today, twenty-eight days later wearing this mask, you will leave the city at midnight and head fifty miles west to the Green Pine Forest. Only then will you be able to enter the Ghost Market,” said the Soul Hook Horse Face, making a finger count to calculate this.
“Twenty-eight days later, midnight, Green Pine Forest…” Shen Luo murmured, not quite understanding the meaning of the words of the Soul Hook Horse Face, but he kept this information in mind nevertheless.
“The Ghost Market is full of all sorts of treasures, but most of them come with hefty price tags. So, try to gather some immortal jade in this month’s time, to avoid coming back empty-handed from the treasure mountain,” the Soul Hook Horse Face continued.
“Can immortal jade be used in the Ghost Market?” asked Shen Luo with a hint of surprise.
“Immortal jade is the currency used across the Three Realms, and it is accepted everywhere,” said the Soul Hook Horse Face.
“I see, thank you for your guidance, elder.” Shen Luo put on the mask that was in his hands and thanked the Soul Hook Horse Face once again.
“Prepare well,” said the Soul Hook Horse Face before her silhouette flickered and she disappeared into thin air.
After the Soul Hook Horse Face left, Shen Luo stood still for a while, his face looking rather unsettled.
Though he had earned some immortal jade from the tasks he had completed over this period, he also spent a lot every time he went out with the Soul Hook Horse Face. Furthermore, combining the loss he suffered from drawing the Thunderfall Talismans, he only had little over thirty jade left.
This amount of jade would constitute quite a fortune for normal Grain Avoidance Cultivators, and even for guest officials in the Bai Family, it would take them three to five years to amass this much money. This amount would allow the purchase of a reasonable magical instrument, but he feared it might not be enough for the Ghost Market.
Lost in these thoughts, he picked up the Ghost Face Mask for a closer look and faintly noticed a flow of Yin Qi in it, but it was incredibly elusive.
He tried to infuse his mana into it but it was like a clay ox entering the sea; the mask remained motionless.
“There must be some trick to it. I guess this mask will only become functional once the Ghost Market opens,” muttered Shen Luo before pocketing the mask.
He walked over to the bedside, took out the stone box from under the bed, and took out all of the thirty immortals jade from inside.
After a brief count, he found there were only thirty-six pieces, of which twenty were just received a few days ago.
After putting away the Immortal jade, Shen Luo began to contemplate.
To earn Immortal jade in less than a month, the most feasible way at the moment was to continue taking on exorcism tasks.
Being now in the late stage of Qi refining combined with the Small Thunder Talisman and Ghost Wailing Ring, bolstered by the Slanting Moon Steps, he was a formidable force. Even if there were no help from the Soul Hook Horse Face, he was confident he could deal with any ghost other than those of Grain Avoidance Stage.
“Another method is selling talismans. I have pretty much mastered the Small Thunder Talisman; its success rate is quite high. Manager Ma from Lubao Hall also mentioned that he is willing to buy the Small Thunder Talisman. This could be another viable option.” Shen Luo explored this thought further.
After a while, he quickly solidified his plan leading up to the opening of the Ghost Market. He decided to temporarily halt his cultivation regime and focus on taking tasks as well as drawing talismans, doing everything in his power to gather Immortal jade in preparation for the Ghost Market.
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The next day in the early morning, the street was not very crowded when Shen Luo entered Lubao Hall.
“It’s been a while since we saw Young Master Shen. What has brought you here early in this hour? Do you want to buy something?” said Manager Ma cheerfully, immediately greeting Shen Luo as he walked in.
“Young Master Shen, here’s your tea,” said Miss Ma, who was also in the shop, with a slightly shy smile on her face as she poured him a cup of tea.
“You’re too kind, Miss Ma.” Shen Luo nodded slightly towards Miss Ma and then turned towards manager Ma.
“A while ago, Manager Ma mentioned that your shop also buys talismans. What do you think of this talisman of mine?” He didn’t beat around the bush; he took out a Small Thunder Talisman and placed it on the table.
Upon hearing Shen Luo’s words, Manager Ma paused for a moment. But being a seasoned businessman, he quickly picked himself up and studied the Small Thunder Talisman carefully.
“A very exquisite Thunder talisman indeed. I heard that Young Master Shen has recently been activating a powerful Thunder talisman, slaying ghosts all over the Jianye City. Could that talisman be this one?” Manager Ma asked with a spring in his step.
“Manager Ma, your news is indeed fast. Yes, this is the Small Thunder Talisman, a low-grade talisman,” Shen Luo admitted without trying to hide anything, giving him a brief introduction about it.
“Small Thunder Talisman, Small Thunder Talisman…” Manager Ma murmured, his gaze containing a hint of interest.
“When it comes to buying talismans, the price depends on their power. May I test the power of this talisman? Rest assured, whether or not the shop ends up buying it, I will compensate for the one we use for the test at market price,” said Manager Ma, soon looking up.
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“Naturally.” Shen Luo nodded.
“Well then, please come with me to the backyard. Xiu’er, look after the shop,” said Manager Ma to Miss Ma, leading Shen Luo towards the backyard.
A moment later, they both returned, each wearing a smile on their faces.
Having witnessed the power of Small Thunder Talisman, manager Ma promptly agreed to purchase it.
Normally, low-grade talismans like the Small Thunder Talisman are paid with gold and silver. But upon Shen Luo’s insistence, Manager Ma grudgingly agreed to pay with immortal jade. After some haggling in the backyard, they agreed on the price of one immortal jade for every fifteen Small Thunder Talismans.
After closing the deal, Shen Luo didn’t stick around. He purchased a large amount of Yellow Talisman Paper and Talisman Ink, and quickly said his goodbyes to leave.
“Do you find this price appropriate?” Manager Ma spoke in a low voice to Ma Xiuxiu as soon as Shen Luo left.
“There has been a recent outbreak of ghost troubles. Given that the Small Thunder Talismans have restraining effects on ghosts, I think that with just a little promotion, lots of people would want to stock up on them, so it wouldn’t be hard to sell. Also, get some more Yuan stones,” said Ma Xiuxiu, her face becoming serious devoid of any previous shyness, her eyes bright and clear.
“Alright, I’ll arrange that right away,” Manager Ma replied swiftly.
“He managed to suppress the ghosts in the Hidden Wind Valley, this Shen Luo truly is extraordinary. In the future, we should deal with him more, do not spare any wealth and try to win him over as much as possible,” added Ma Xiuxiu after a short pause.”
Ma insisted earnestly.
Just then, a customer walked into the shop, which caused Ma Xiuxiu’s face and demeanor to immediately revert to that of a shy, sweet girl again, greeting the customer.
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Shen Luo, having left the Lubao Hall, soon arrived at the entrance of the Bai Mansion.
“Shen Luo!”
“It really is him!”
“Have you heard? A few days ago, Shen Luo, along with another Soul Condensation expert, helped our family head eliminate the ghosts that were located in the Hidden Wind Valley.”
“Because of this mission, our Bai family has now surpassed both the Lin and Du families. Even if they join forces, they are no match for us!”
“How thrilling!”
As Shen Luo appeared, a flurry of discussions among the Bai family’s guest officials ensued, their eyes which used to hold a trace of contempt, were now filled with reverence.
Shen Luo frowned slightly at the sight of this but then relaxed.
Then he had a distinct realization of the difference between the cultivation world and the mundane world. All morality, human relations, and feelings are as thin as paper. Only when a person possesses immense strength can they earn respect. Otherwise, they can only end up being oppressed by others.
