Chapter 20: Chapter 20: Prosperity After Chaos

“Anyone who harms fellow cultivators or violates the market regulations without reason, we from the Li Huo Palace will not tolerate. There are demon beasts rampaging outside the market, and from now on curfew will be enforced. The sect’s support will arrive in two days…”

On the street, cultivators stationed by the Li Huo Palace lead the way, using Sound Transmission Spell to warn all cultivators.

The Wang Family and Zhou Family have also mobilized to assist Li Huo Palace cultivators in stabilizing the market situation.

At this time, the elder of the Wang Family is cursing angrily within the clan. He had calculated everything, except for a third party intervening.

This led to failure at the brink of success. Under the temporary suppression of Li Huo Palace, cultivators in the market have temporarily settled down.

After all, the Li Huo Palace’s support will arrive in two days. Last night, demon beasts outside still terrified people, so two days later they will be enticing Spirit Stones.

Coming out from visiting Shen Lie’s home, walking down the market street.

The bodies on the road have long been cleaned up, leaving only the darkened bloodstains that serve as proof of everything from last night.

“Hopefully, someone managed to snatch some Talisman heritage last night.”

Lin Chang’an muttered secretly, having lived here for twenty years and being accustomed to slaughter among cultivators.

Last night was just a bigger scene.

Upon arriving at the newly designated trading area in the market, the bustling environment starkly contrasts with the quietness of other residential areas.

In just one night, everyone seems to have returned to the way things were before, as if the slaughter and chaos of last night never happened.

The bustling market now feels like a festival.

A large quantity of looted items are being sold cheaply at stalls, while Li Huo Palace cultivators keep cold watch around.

However, whether selling at the stall or entering the market, every cultivator is covered in black robes and hats, concealing their appearances.

…

“A Tier One Middle Grade Golden Light Talisman for five Spirit Stones? You’ve gone mad wanting Spirit Stones!”

“If you’re not buying, get lost. In two days, Li Huo Palace’s support will arrive, and they’ll clean out the demon beasts outside. If you don’t buy, there’ll be others who will.”

With a black robe and hat, fierce eyes, Lin Chang’an exudes a brutal aura, driving away poor wretches who can’t afford to buy.

At this time, perhaps other things have depreciated, but Talisman and Magical Artifacts, which directly affect combat power and survival, are definitely in demand.

“You!”

“What you! If you’re not buying, move aside, don’t affect my business!” Disguised Lin Chang’an fiercely glared at the bargaining cultivator.

“I’ll buy!”

In less than an hour, after selling eight Tier One Middle Grade Golden Light Talismans, Lin Chang’an packed up his stall and stood up, mingling in the crowd to change his appearance again in secret.

“Tier One Middle Grade Fire Bomb Talisman, I’ll exchange three Golden Light Talismans for your three.”

“Get lost!”

“Friend, don’t get so angry, I’ll add three more Spirit Stones.”

In less than half a day, Lin Chang’an managed to sell off all the Golden Light Talismans he previously couldn’t get rid of, only keeping a few for temporary protection.

Looking at the Elixirs, Cultivation Materials traded in the Storage Bag, and dozens of Lower Grade Spirit Stones, Lin Chang’an muttered secretly.

Indeed, danger and opportunity coexist.

There will never be such a good chance to clear stock again; after all, now over seventy percent of the market’s goods are second-hand.

His few Tier One Middle Grade Talismans, if thrown into the market, wouldn’t cause even a ripple.

Arriving at a stall he had been eyeing for a long time, Lin Chang’an spoke coldly:

“Friend, is this Tier One Middle Grade Flying Sword Talisman Jade Scroll authentic?”

At the stall, a broken Jade Scroll with cracks, clearly having gone through fierce snatching.

Seeing someone approach, the masked old cultivator revealed a hoarse voice.

“Friend, Tier One Middle Grade Flying Sword Talisman Manual, this thing is rarely seen. You can ask around; even at auctions, any manual of a Tier One Middle Grade Talisman starts from a hundred Spirit Stones.”

“Three Spirit Stones, I’ll take a gamble!” Lin Chang’an didn’t listen to the other’s boasting, directly quoting a price.

“Get lost! I’d rather break it!”

The masked old cultivator stared in disbelief, dammit! A treasure worth over a hundred Spirit Stones, and you’re offering three Spirit Stones, dreaming away.

Yet Lin Chang’an coldly sneered:

“If you can guarantee its authenticity, it is indeed worth over a hundred Spirit Stones. But can you dare?”

The other person stared wide-eyed out of anger and said nothing. Anyone who dared claim authenticity wouldn’t be selling here.

It’s all snatched goods, and some even damaged; otherwise, who would set up a stall here.

Lin Chang’an calmly eyed the small red imprint on the broken tip of this Jade Scroll, all too familiar with it.

Eighteen years ago at the auction, this Flying Sword Talisman Jade Scroll was bought for one hundred fifty-three Spirit Stones.

He still vividly remembers, because the first broken tip of this Jade Scroll had a red imprint that should be a Plum Blossom Seal in its complete form.

It’s been eighteen years now; if the forgery could be done this well, he’d accept it. It’s only a few Spirit Stones, low-cost trial and error.

“Now, in the market, there are countless people looking to fish in troubled waters. You can’t even guarantee authenticity, yet you dare ask for over a hundred Spirit Stones?”

Lin Chang’an wore a look as if calling the old man a fool, reddening his face.

Recently, many loose cultivators have flocked to the market, increasing the prevalence of fake goods. Last night, he merely picked up a bargain, who knows if it’s fake.

“But three Spirit Stones are too low!”

The old cultivator protested reluctantly, but Lin Chang’an shrugged off, intending to leave.

“In the market now, there are either two hundred or at least a hundred stalls selling Tier One Middle Grade manuals, and even complete Tier One Talisman heritages. It’s all a gamble wherever you go.”

As Lin Chang’an was about to leave without hesitation, the masked old cultivator slapped his thigh and shouted anxiously:

“Hey, friend, why rush, don’t leave. It’s bargaining high and paying low, let’s talk more.”

Seeing Lin Chang’an heading towards another Middle Grade manual stall, the old cultivator was truly anxious.

“Friend, three Spirit Stones it is.”

“Deal.”

Transaction completed.

Once Lin Chang’an got the remaining Jade Scroll, he couldn’t resist secretly rubbing his hands, having cultivated for over twenty years, fortune should finally favor him!

However, in the next moment, Lin Chang’an stared wide-eyed at the latter part of the Jade Scroll’s contents.

Damn it!

My three Spirit Stones!

What Flying Sword Talisman Manual! It’s clearly the commonplace Tier One Lower Grade Fire Bomb Talisman Manual.

But when Lin Chang’an turned around, there was no trace of the stall, the old scoundrel had obviously scattered again!

“Days of hunting geese, today I’ve been pecked by one.”

Lin Chang’an gritted his teeth in frustration, feeling crushed after believing he had a chance to snag a bargain.

…

Meanwhile, in the crowd, the old cultivator had moved to a new spot, showing a sly smile and pulling out an identical broken Jade Scroll from his pocket once more.

“Only you old foxes who think you’re seasoned and greedy would fall for this. Such good opportunities, without fishing out some treasures, how to profit Spirit Stones.”

Feeling the hard Spirit Stones in his Storage Bag, the old cultivator smiled, having gained again.

It’s precisely these old foxes, each sneakier than the last, thinking they have experience, not realizing cleverness can backfire.”

…

“True Treasure Tower has opened up Talisman, Pill Formula, Artifact Refining, even Array heritage to the public!”

Originally thinking he had failed to find a bargain, Lin Chang’an prepared to return and plan his Talisman Painting strategy, to reap a hefty gain tomorrow. Just then, he received startling news.

Lin Chang’an was somewhat surprised by this.

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