Chapter 856 - 535: The Annoying Taoist Academy Talisman Master! (Double - )

Chapter 856: Chapter 535: The Annoying Taoist Academy Talisman Master! (Double Chapter)

"Ah, talking’s useless with you. Is Third Uncle San Sheng around?" Li Jinyu waved his hand, not wanting to explain too much to the rookie in front of him. He knew the kid was younger than him and couldn’t make decisions anyway, so explaining would be a waste of time.

"Yes, he’s in the Second Courtyard," Liu Yun replied.

"Alright, go about your business then." Having said that, Li Jinyu was about to lead Song Changming through the entrance of the Talisman Tao Institute.

"Hey, wait a minute, I just drew a Level Six Great Talisman. It can absorb tons of water and store it inside. You could use it to drown someone or for a drink on a journey. How about it? I’ll sell it to you for just ten top-grade Spirit Crystals, quite the deal, right?"

Liu Yun suddenly pulled out a ready-made talisman paper, shook it in his hand, and began to pitch it to Li Jinyu.

"No, no." Li Jinyu shook his hand repeatedly.

"This is a Level Six talisman paper, ten top-grade Spirit Crystals is already cheap. Alright, just nine top-grade Spirit Crystals for you, no, eight, maybe seven at least...

Do you want it for six, five, five, basically half-buy-half-give...

Liu Yun, seeing Li Jinyu continue to wave his hand, immediately pasted himself on and chattered on about the price.

Song Changming, watching from the side, was a bit bewildered.

If it really was Level Six talisman paper, they were indeed scarce on the market. According to the market price, ten top-grade Spirit Crystals was indeed a bargain.

But right now, Li Jinyu seemed gloomy, dismissing it as if shooing away a plague, not considering even with a price drop to five top-grade Spirit Crystals.

"What’s going on?" Song Changming was puzzled.

When did Level Six talisman paper become so worthless?

Was his understanding wrong, or was the scene in front of him too absurd?

Seeing Li Jinyu unwavering, the Talisman Tao Institute’s disciple turned his gaze to Song Changming and Su Qingqing.

"You two are guests from afar, and according to the rules, this Level Six talisman paper is only for internal circulation among our Celestial Tao Academy’s disciples. But since fate has brought us together today, I’ll sell this genuine Level Six talisman paper to you for five top-grade Spirit Crystals. How about it?"

Liu Yun glanced at Li Jinyu going further away, and promptly asked Song Changming quietly.

"With this talisman, you can store tons of water and flood seven armies, its power unstoppable!"

Song Changming was about to say something, when Li Jinyu strode back, leading Song Changming and Su Qingqing away.

"Liu Yun, don’t sell talisman paper to the Academy’s honored guests!" Li Jinyu warned displeased.

"Uh..." Liu Yun, seeing this, couldn’t help but mutter, "such meddling," and left in a huff.

"Brother Li, if it really is Level Six talisman paper, the price is indeed fair. Why..." Song Changming questioned Li Jinyu, puzzled.

Could it be the other party was trying to swindle them, and the talisman paper wasn’t really Level Six?

"That’s why I say, Brother Song, you must be wary of these people from the Talisman Tao Institute." Li Jinyu sighed lightly and explained.

"This is indeed Level Six talisman paper, no doubt, but most of them are newly innovated, with unstable quality when inscribed. If you’re lucky, it might work; if not, tons of water might just drop on yourself..."

"This..." Upon hearing this, Song Changming understood why Li Jinyu was so disdainful of the high-level talisman paper, deciding not to buy it.

If bought, and at the time of need the result turns against you, it would be disastrous, especially in a life-threatening moment.

"They sell it so cheaply because their research and cultivation of runes requires a lot of Spirit Crystals and they wish to gather as much usable capital as possible."

Li Jinyu, having been in the mountains for many years, had many dealings with these Talisman Tao Institute disciples, understanding their nature well.

"I see, thank you, Brother Li, otherwise I might have already bought it." Song Changming, hearing Li Jinyu’s complaints about his own Talisman Tao Institute, laughed and cupped his hands in gratitude.

"No problem, that Liu Yun, trying to sell me unfinished talisman paper is one thing, but to sell it to guest outsiders, that’s brave. I’ll definitely report this to the dean next time I see them."

Li Jinyu said as he continued to lead Song Changming forward.

"Master, Master, such...complex rune energy waves..."

Upon entering the Talisman Tao Institute, Su Qingqing glanced around, feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

In every corner, there were Talisman Masters, some manipulating talisman tools, flying up and down, zooming in and out.

Others were activating talisman paper, releasing water and fire, with occasional crackling explosions, which looked somewhat frightening.

Others were setting up talisman arrays, with lightning and thunder and dazzling light.

It’s clear that everyone in the Talisman Tao Institute was talented, involved in various talisman domains.

The imposing scene might make one think they’ve come to some Magic Academy.

In fact, the elements and various uses of talismans really do resemble magic, quite miraculous.

Occasionally, slightly manic laughter could be heard nearby.

"Ha ha ha, it’s done! I, Taoist Master, have succeeded!"

Realizing Song Changming’s gaze, Li Jinyu awkwardly rubbed his cheek and said, "Yes, this is the usual life here in the Talisman Tao Institute."

This place has many obsessed with talisman research.

Compared to Martial Tao, which requires a steady and solid mindset, Talisman Masters have no such external requirements.

They are often more obsessive, more extreme, focusing solely on the Talisman Tao itself.

Everything is judged by one’s attainment in the Talisman Tao.

Passing through a long corridor, they reached a wider plaza.

The open plaza hosted more Talisman Masters exchanging experience and testing their latest talisman achievements, bustling with activity.

"Brother Li, care to buy some talisman paper? I have paper from Level One to Six, and fate has brought us together, I’ll sell cheaply to you."

A Talisman Master’s face beamed warmly, greeting Li Jinyu.

The sales pitch sounded familiar.

"No thanks, Junior Brother Wang, next time for sure." Li Jinyu declined skillfully.

"By the way, is Third Uncle San Sheng still in the Second Courtyard?"

"Yes, Brother Li, but are you sure you want to see Third Uncle San Sheng now..." Junior Brother Wang asked with a somewhat unnatural expression.

"Huh?" Li Jinyu immediately grew wary, even breaking out in a cold sweat.

He muttered to himself, "Could it really be this coincidental..."

Saying so, he suddenly started calculating with his fingers.

"Brother Li, what’s going on?" Song Changming asked, puzzled.

"I’m calculating whether we’re about to face life and death danger!" Li Jinyu said with closed eyes.

"Life and death danger?" Song Changming was even more confused.

How could there be life and death danger in the Celestial Tao Academy?

Soon, Li Jinyu opened his eyes, with strange divine light dissipating from his eyes.

With utmost seriousness, Li Jinyu said, "Brother Song, we should just wait here for the time it takes an incense stick to burn, and that should be it."

Song Changming, sensing the seriousness, decided not to ask more and waited.

He figured he might as well observe the level of the Talisman Masters here.

On the vast plaza, at least a hundred Talisman Masters gathered, quite a number.

Song Changming watched as some crafted talisman paper, others set up self-made talisman arrays, and admired novel talisman tools.

Before he knew it, the time for an incense stick to burn had passed.

Suddenly, at the far end of the plaza, a large courtyard door was flung open, and a group of people rushed out in a panic.

"Fellow Daoists, prepare yourselves..."

Before a disciple could finish, there was a loud explosion from inside the courtyard, sending countless fire snakes shooting out, threatening to sweep across the entire plaza.

Buzz!

Several Talisman Masters expressionlessly raised their hands, activating several internal arrays to block the fiery onslaught.

They seemed accustomed to this, not even a single scream.

Meanwhile, amidst billowing smoke, a few Talisman Masters who ran slower were blown out, disheveled.

Among those injured, some had their clothes charred, revealing half their buttocks, while others were blackened, with only their eyes blinking.

They all turned back to the direction of the explosion in the Second Courtyard and instinctively murmured.

"Is Master Uncle alright?"

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