I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 525

Chapter 525 Joining, Divination and Magical Powers

A hush fell within the Treasure House.

Seeing Lu Qing’s silence, the owner of the building also waited quietly, not pressing him.

Although she was eager to recruit talented individuals and desperately wanted Lu Qing to join the Treasure House,

she also knew that this could not be forced; it depended on Lu Qing’s own wishes.

Lu Qing’s origins were mysterious, and he clearly carried a powerful legacy, likely a significant background.

While the Treasure House had a deep foundation, they didn’t want to offend anyone.

Lu Qing was indeed weighing his options.

His original intention in selling the [Thunder Talisman] was to attract the Treasure House’s attention

, to see if he could collaborate and earn spirit stones by selling such a low-cost talisman.

However, he hadn’t expected the Treasure House to notice him.

But their reaction was far stronger than he had anticipated. They

were actually offering him the position of Chief Talisman Maker.

No wonder that slight, middle-aged man called Master Qiu had been hostile to him.

This so-called Chief Talisman Maker was likely their target.

After a moment’s thought, Lu Qing finally looked up at the owner of the Treasure House.

“Master, I wonder what benefits I can expect if I accept your invitation?”

The Treasure House owner smiled.

Lu Qing’s question indicated he was tempted.

She immediately said, “As for the treatment, I will certainly not treat you unfairly. Everything is negotiable. Please follow me to the quiet room to discuss in detail.”

“Very good,” Lu Qing readily agreed.

He also wanted to know what price the Treasure House would offer.

Seeing Lu Qing follow the owner into the quiet room, Master Qiu’s mood darkened.

He knew that the young man’s appointment as Chief Talisman Maker was probably already decided.

The owner was always generous, never stinging with rewards for true talent.

He believed that few could refuse the owner’s offer.

However, considering that he had carefully planned and plotted for the position, only to have

it snatched away by a young boy, it was strange that Master Qiu would be in a good mood.

Not to mention that his behavior today had already offended that kid quite a bit.

I’m afraid he’ll inevitably make things difficult for him in the future.

Thinking of this, Master Qiu’s face couldn’t help but darken.

Just then, Master Wang’s voice rang out again: “It seems that our Treasure House will have another chief talisman maker. I have to prepare a gift so that I can ask Brother Lu for some advice on the art of talismans.

Unlike someone who doesn’t understand anything, he’s just barking like a mad dog.

Now I’m afraid I don’t even have the chance to apologize, let alone ask for advice.”

“Humph!”

Master Qiu’s face turned even uglier, and he could only wave his sleeves and leave.

Master Wang, on the other hand, felt a surge of satisfaction.

Qiu Rong had been going too far recently. Now that they had fallen out, there would be no room for mercy in the future.

But what he said just now was not just random talk.

He did plan to prepare a gift and ask Lu Qing for advice on the art of talismans.

“I’m wondering what kind of treasures Fellow Daoist Lu prefers?”

…

“The monthly offering is thirty mid-grade spirit stones. Fellow Daoist Lu will refine magical weapons and talismans using materials provided by our Treasure House.

Any spirit stones sold will be split 50-50.

In addition, you can enjoy a 50% discount on all materials and treasures purchased from our Treasure House.

Fellow Daoist Lu, are these terms satisfactory to you?”

Elsewhere, in the quiet room, the owner of the Treasure House addressed Lu Qing.

Lu Qing’s face remained calm, but he was deeply impressed.

It had to be said that the Treasure House owner’s terms were quite generous.

The thirty mid-grade spirit stones alone were a huge sum.

Converted into low-grade spirit stones, it would be a full three thousand.

Back in his home world, he had inherited the entire legacy of the two alien Jindan realm masters.

The spirit stones he had accumulated through digging far and wide were still far less than this amount.

And now, this was just the monthly offering from the Treasure House.

Not to mention, if he successfully crafted a talisman, he’d also receive a share of the proceeds.

However, Lu Qing still didn’t immediately agree.

Instead, she smiled and said, “Such a generous offer truly flatters me. Master, I wonder what I’ll have to pay?”

Seeing Lu Qing’s calm demeanor, the Master of Treasure House nodded silently.

Her offer, even for a powerhouse at the Nascent Soul Stage, was a considerable sum.

Lu Qing remained unmoved, a testament to his strong character.

This further convinced her that Lu Qing’s background was undoubtedly extraordinary.

A Jindan-level cultivator of ordinary descent would have readily accepted such generous terms.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, there’s no need to pay anything. Our Treasure House is always eager to recruit talented individuals and greatly appreciates those of the Immortal Realm.

With your talisman prowess, simply accepting the position of Chief Talisman Maker here is sufficient.”

Lu Qing was deeply moved, and his regard for the woman before him grew even more impressive.

He has already made a decision in his heart.

Still, he spoke in a deep voice, “The owner of this building is truly magnanimous. Lu Qing admires you. However, there’s one thing I hope you understand.

My purpose in coming to Xiaocang Realm is to enter the Tianyuan Great World for training.

Once I’ve accumulated enough spirit stones, I may not stay in Xiaocang Realm for long.”

“So that’s the matter, Fellow Daoist Lu, don’t worry.” The owner of Zhenbao Tower smiled. “Of the Jindan Realm cultivators who come to Xiaocang Realm, there are many who wouldn’t want to enter the Tianyuan Great World.

This is human nature, so don’t worry.

If you ever want to leave, you may do so at any time. Our Zhenbao Tower will absolutely not stop you.

Moreover, if you want to enter the Tianyuan Great World, perhaps I can offer you another way in the future.”

“Oh, what way?” Lu Qing suddenly became interested.

He wanted to use spirit stones to pave the way and purchase admission to the Tianyuan Great World.

Besides himself, Xiaoli and Wuxing would also need to spend a large amount of spirit stones.

If there were any other methods, he would be very interested.

“I’ll keep this a secret for now. When the time is right, Fellow Daoist Lu will naturally know.”

The Treasure House owner didn’t tell Lu Qing directly.

Lu Qing understood.

While the Treasure House owner said he wouldn’t have to pay anything, the reality was that his future performance would depend on his performance.

This made sense, considering the generous terms offered.

Lu Qing said seriously, “Thank you for your high regard, Master. I will respectfully obey your orders.”

“Then I welcome Fellow Daoist Lu to join our Treasure House,”

the Treasure House owner smiled.

Of course, the position of Chief Talisman Maker at the Treasure House wasn’t something to be trifled with.

Ultimately, Lu Qing signed a contract with him, and they both swore a soul oath.

This officially marked his joining the Treasure House as Chief Talisman Maker.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, I’ve had my staff prepare a banquet to welcome you. Would you like to join us later?”

After signing the contract, the Treasure House owner’s mood brightened, and he asked with a smile.

“Could you please wait a moment? Lu Qing still has some things to retrieve from the inn. We can go to the banquet after I come back.”

The Treasure House’s chief talisman maker naturally had his own private cave.

So Lu Qing planned to return and cancel his room at the inn.

After all, he’d already deposited a mid-grade spirit stone there, and after today, ten low-grade spirit stones would be deducted.

“Very well, after Fellow Daoist Lu is settled, we can have a drink and chat afterwards.”

The Treasure House owner didn’t force Lu’s request, but rather readily agreed.

After Lu Qing left, a shadowy figure suddenly appeared behind the Treasure House owner.

“Young lady, why are you offering him such generous terms?

While this person possesses exquisite talisman-making skills, his cultivation is still relatively shallow. He’s probably not capable of crafting truly powerful talismans.

Compared to a true master talisman maker, he’s still far behind,”

the shadowy figure asked, puzzled.

The terms Young Lady had offered would likely have secured the services of even a true master talisman maker.

He truly couldn’t understand why she was so generous to a mere mid-grade, third-level Golden Core cultivator.

“Because he’s worth the price,” the Treasure House owner said calmly.

The figure with a dark aura was stunned.

“Uncle Fu, you have followed me for so many years, have you ever seen me make mistakes in doing things?”

Uncle Fu shook his head: “No, the young lady is far-sighted and has never made a mistake.”

Speaking of this, Uncle Fu was also very impressed.

Back then, he followed the young lady out of the Tianyuan World.

Originally, he had the mentality of being expelled and wanted to spend the rest of his life with the young lady in a plain and simple way.

But he didn’t expect that the young lady, with her own abilities, would create a world for herself in this small Cang world.

People outside thought that the young lady, a woman, could control a chamber of commerce as large as the Treasure House because of her connections in the Tianyuan World.

Only he knew that except for the beginning, the young lady borrowed that person’s name.

Later, she did almost all the things by herself, relying on her extraordinary insight and hard work.

“Uncle Fu, you should know that the cultivation method I practice is quite unique.   I can almost see through the destiny and background of

anyone standing before me, as long as the difference in cultivation level is not too great.   But just now, when this fellow Daoist Lu was in front of me,   I used my secret method to examine him, and I found that his destiny was incredibly clear. It   seemed to be completely transparent to me, without any secrets.   Yet, I also felt that it was shrouded in mystery.   It seemed as if the destiny presented to me was deliberately displayed for my own eyes.   Only those supremely powerful beings who had achieved great progress in the Yuan Shen realm could ever give me this feeling.   A mere mid-grade Jin Dan realm cultivator could also give me this feeling.   In short, this fellow Daoist Lu’s background is definitely not simple.   I have a premonition that if I can establish a good relationship with him,   he may be of great help to me in the near future.”   The owner of the Treasure Tower spoke slowly, a strange light flashing in his eyes.   ”So that’s how it is!” Uncle Fu was shocked.   He knew that the cultivation method practiced by the young lady was extremely profound, and that was why the man wanted to take her as a concubine.   Unexpectedly, even the young lady’s secret technique couldn’t penetrate the true nature of the young golden elixir.   ”I’m sorry for being so nosy, young lady,” Uncle Fu bowed immediately.   ”Uncle Fu is simply concerned for me. Okay, you go down first and make sure the banquet is well-organized. Don’t lose the courtesy of our Treasure House,” said the owner of the Treasure House.   ”Yes.”   After Uncle Fu left, the owner was silent for a long moment. Then   he spoke softly, “Back then, I risked a hundred years of my lifespan to activate my secret technique, and finally glimpsed a glimmer of life.   Following fate’s guidance, I arrived in this Xiaocang Realm.   Yet, after so many years, I still haven’t found a way to break the calamity.   Only today, have I felt the shift in my own destiny for the first time.   Could it be that you are the one who can avert my doomed fate?”   …   ”Ah Qing, that Treasure House owner seems quite extraordinary.”   Elsewhere, after emerging from the Treasure House, Xiao Li’s voice echoed in Lu Qing’s mind.   ”Oh, you felt it too?” Lu Qing was surprised.   But when he thought of Xiao Li’s miraculous sensing ability, it was not surprising.   ”Well, I can sense that there seems to be a very strange power lurking in her body. Once it erupts, it will be very scary.”   Xiao Li’s tone was solemn.   ”This owner of the Treasure House is indeed not simple. Her own strength is not just what it seems on the surface.   However, this has nothing to do with us, as long as she is not against us.”   Lu Qing said without much care.   These days, who doesn’t have some secrets?   Especially as the head of such a large business, it is normal to have a few life-saving cards in his hand.   The purpose of his choice to join the Treasure House is to refine talismans and accumulate enough spirit stones as soon as possible to enter the Tianyuan world. He   did not want to get involved too much in other things.   ”However, the secrets of this owner of the Treasure House, born with two souls and fortune-telling skills, are quite interesting.”

Lu Qing recalled the information he had previously discovered with his supernatural powers, and a puzzled look crossed his eyes.

After returning to the inn, Lu Qing canceled the rented upper room.

Reclaiming the remaining deposit, he returned to the Treasure House.

Master Wang was already waiting in the front hall.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, the owner has prepared a banquet. Please follow me.”

“Thank you, Master Wang.”

Following Master Wang, Lu Qing arrived at a magnificent hall.

A long jade table lay laden with delicacies.

The Treasure House owner, Master Zhao, and the others were all there.

On either side stood two rows of beautiful maids, their hands hanging low.

“Fellow Daoist Lu, please take a seat.”

Upon seeing Lu Qing and Master Wang enter, the Treasure House owner stepped forward.

The others also stood.

Although some of the people present were of comparable status to Lu Qing, the chief talisman maker,

the owner clearly valued this young Jindan realm master, so everyone was happy to give him this honor.

Especially when the owner of the building ushered Lu Qing to the guest of honor seat, many people looked at each other.

They once again realized how much the owner valued Lu Qing.

“Everyone, today’s banquet is held specifically for Fellow Daoist Lu Qing.

Fellow Daoist Lu Qing’s talisman-making skills are superb and breathtaking.

I am grateful that he does not despise the humbleness of our Treasure House and is willing to serve as our Chief Talisman Maker.

From today on, all matters related to talismans in the building will be under his control. Please bear this in mind.”

After everyone was seated, the owner of the Treasure House announced.

(End of this chapter)