I Can See Through Everything - Chapter 528

Chapter 528: Secret Plot, Talisman Test

Ziyuan watched Master Qiu walk away unconcerned.

She had long received instructions from the building owner to remove all the old talismans.

If anyone was dissatisfied, they could blame her and have them come to her.

“It seems the building owner has long been dissatisfied with certain things in the building and wants to use this opportunity to clean out some of the infestations.”

Ziyuan had been with the building owner for quite some time and could somewhat guess what she was thinking.

Ziyuan was pleased to see this; she already had a strong dislike for Master Qiu’s followers.

If the building owner could truly be cruel and kick them out of the Treasure House, she might even celebrate.

However, Ziyuan knew that was unlikely.

The building owner was always fond of old ties.

People like Master Qiu were veterans, having followed the building owner for a long time.

They had made significant contributions to the rise of the Treasure House.

Unless they made a principled mistake, the building owner would at most reprimand them, not expel them.

As expected, things unfolded just as Ziyuan had anticipated.

Master Qiu went to confront the master, but was turned away, told that the master was in seclusion.

In his desperation, he lost his temper and attempted to force his way into the master’s retreat room. He

was eventually apprehended by two deputy masters, who alerted the master to his retreat.

Even so, the master refused to punish Master Qiu harshly, merely reprimanding him and ordering him to reflect on his mistakes.

He then reiterated that the old talismans must be removed from the shelves. She had made up her mind, and no one else’s advice would matter.

After this incident, the other talisman makers realized that the situation was set in stone, beyond their control.

They could only remain silent and wait and see.

Of course, there were those who resented, and those who gloated.

Master Wang and the others, who had always been at odds with Master Qiu, were particularly pleased to see him suffer a setback and be punished with reflection.

“Damn it, that bitch! How dare she treat me like that!”

Inside a cave, Master Qiu cursed furiously, his face flushing red.

Thinking of how he had just been pinned to the ground and suppressed by two deputy masters in front of so many people, his fury burned fiercely.

In all his life, he had never suffered such humiliation!

“Master, what should we do now? The building has confiscated all the talismans we refined. I’m afraid we’ll lose a lot of income in the coming days!”

A disciple was extremely anxious.

He was Master’s disciple specializing in talismans, and his main source of spiritual stone income came from the share of the talismans he refined.

Now that the building had removed all the old talismans, he was facing a huge loss.

However, the disciple’s impatience only made Master Qiu even more irritated, and he scolded him directly:

“What’s the rush? They’re only taking them down temporarily, not forever. If

you had just acted a little more diligently, I wouldn’t have suffered such a disgrace just now!”

Seeing Master’s anger, several disciples retreated, not daring to speak.

Yet, they harbored a certain disapproval. They

thought, “You, a dignified fifth-stage Jindan cultivator, were so easily defeated. They couldn’t possibly reach the Foundation Establishment stage, so what?”

After a flurry of anger, Master Qiu finally calmed down and

began to reflect on his current situation .

While his offense against the building owner was indeed a bit rash and, in the eyes of many, appeared to be a case of mental delusion

, it was actually a deliberate act, a way to test the building owner’s attitude.

Ever since the arrival of that young man surnamed Lu, he had a vague sense that the building owner’s attitude towards them, the elders, had changed.

Coupled with his previous offense against that young man surnamed Lu, this

had instilled a sense of crisis in Master Qiu.

The sudden removal of the talismans from the elders had intensified his sense of crisis.

His earlier outburst, while genuinely angry, was largely feigned,

a way to test the building owner’s attitude.

He hadn’t anticipated the servile servant’s genuine disregard for him, causing him to humiliate himself so publicly.

“Hidden slave, since you are so unkind, don’t blame me for being unjust!

I’ve worked so hard for the Treasure House for so many years, and it’s no exaggeration to say   I’ve made great contributions.

Now you’re turning your back on me! Don’t blame me for being disloyal!”   Master Qiu’s face was filled with gloom.   He pulled an exquisite jade communication talisman from his storage bag and gently stroked it.   While Master Qiu was calculating, the actions of the Treasure House remained unaffected.   Soon, all the talismans Lu Qing had refined were displayed on the shelves of the Treasure House.   Some were also added to the shelves of the other two branches in Canglan City.   A prominent notice was also posted at the entrance, announcing the launch of a new talisman.   As one of the largest businesses in Canglan City, the Treasure House had a large customer base every day.   Upon seeing the notice at the entrance, a cultivator immediately became curious.   ”A brand new, cost-effective talisman is launching. The first five customers who purchase a new talisman each day will receive a 10% discount.”   A cultivator was immediately surprised after reading the notice.   ”Your Treasure House is launching a new talisman. The first five customers who purchase a new talisman will receive a 10% discount?”

“Yes, Senior, our Treasure House has recently hired a talisman master.

The talismans he crafts are of excellent quality and affordable, costing over a third less than ordinary talismans.

They are also more powerful than ordinary talismans. If you’re interested, please come and see for yourself,”

the beautiful female cultivator in charge of reception patiently explained with a smile.

“Oh, a new talisman master has arrived at our Treasure House, crafting brand new talismans?

And they’re even cheaper than ordinary ones?”

The cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment stage was immediately intrigued upon hearing this.

He had recently been planning to explore a secret location to see if he could stumble upon some immortal connection.

This time, he came to stock up on treasures for survival.

He had originally planned to purchase two suitable magical instruments from the Treasure House and then a few useful talismans from the Wanxiang Pavilion.

After all, the magical instruments at the Treasure House were always of high quality, but the talismans were more ordinary and notoriously expensive.

Talismans of the same rank were always slightly more expensive than those from the Wanxiang Pavilion and Qianjifang.

Hearing that the new talismans from the Zhenbao Building were surprisingly even cheaper than those from the Wanxiang Pavilion, he was immediately tempted.

If the Zhenbao Building woman hadn’t exaggerated, then perhaps he wouldn’t have to make another trip.

“If that’s the case, then it wouldn’t hurt to take a look,”

the Foundation Establishment cultivator said, thinking this.

“Senior, please come this way!” the beautiful female monk in charge of reception said quickly. “We’ve set up a special area for you to experience the power of the talisman!”

At the same time, she was delighted. The owner of the building had said that whoever could first sell the new talisman would receive a reward.

If this senior was willing to purchase it, her spirit stone income for the month would increase significantly!

“The Treasure House has released new talismans, and the prices are much lower than ordinary ones?”

Many customers in the front hall, overhearing the conversation, were also curious.

Seeing the Foundation Establishment cultivator experimenting with the new talisman, they followed him.

Naturally, the Treasure House did not stop them.

This was exactly the effect they wanted.

The curiosity of these customers gave them the opportunity to promote the new talisman.

Moreover, they believed that once they truly experienced the power of the new talisman, coupled with the low price,

no one would be able to refuse.

Led by the beautiful female cultivator, the Foundation Establishment cultivator was quickly led to a spacious courtyard dotted with thick wooden and stone pillars.

Following him were a number of other cultivators who had come to watch the excitement.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator had no objection to this; on the contrary, with so many fellow cultivators present, he felt much more at ease.

At least he didn’t have to worry about the Treasure House’s intentions against him.

“Senior, these are all the new talismans we’ve introduced. There are two Jindan-level talismans and five Foundation Establishment-level talismans. Which one would you like to try first?”

The beautiful female cultivator approached, holding a tray containing a row of jade talismans.

They looked ordinary, yet they emanated a subtle, unsettling aura.

“You can even try Jindan-level talismans?”

The Foundation Establishment cultivator was startled, then hesitated.

“Isn’t this test talisman free?”

“Don’t worry, senior. All the talismans here are free to test. Feel free to try them out.”

Hearing this, the Foundation Establishment cultivator finally felt relieved.

He believed that with so many fellow Daoists present, the Treasure House would stick to its promise.

However, he didn’t dare to immediately test the two Jindan-level talismans. Instead, he took a talisman with a faint yellow hue.

“Senior, this is the [Gravity Talisman], an earth-element Foundation Establishment-level talisman.

Once activated, it creates a massive earth-vein magnetic field within a radius of several dozen feet.

Not only can it suppress enemies with gravity, but the earth-vein magnetic force also empowers the cultivator, making them move with swiftness.

It’s an excellent talisman for dealing with group attacks from the Initial Stage!”

The beautiful female cultivator had already familiarized herself with the various talisman abilities.

Seeing the khaki talisman the Foundation Establishment cultivator had picked up, she immediately began to explain.

“[Gravity Talisman], can it withstand a group attack?”

The Foundation Establishment cultivator was shocked upon hearing this.

The most terrifying creature in the secret place he intended to explore this time was a small demonic beast called the Flame Ant.

A single one of these demonic beasts wasn’t difficult to deal with, even a Qi Refining cultivator could easily handle it.

But their terrifying nature lay in their social nature.

Once alarmed, tens of thousands of Flame Ants would swarm, forcing even a Jindan Realm expert to flee.

If this [Gravity Talisman] truly had the miraculous effects the Treasure House claimed, it would be of immense benefit to his exploration of the secret place.

Thinking of this, the Foundation Establishment cultivator immediately began to test the talisman in his hand.

He activated his mind, channeling the spiritual energy within him into the talisman.

The next moment, a yellow light flashed, and a khaki-colored shield appeared around him.

Furthermore, this khaki shield could be altered in size according to his will.

The maximum range, just as the beautiful female cultivator had said, was several dozen feet in radius.

Empowered by the talisman’s magnetic force, the Foundation Establishment cultivator felt it.

Within the khaki-colored light barrier, he felt as light as a swallow. His movements were not hindered at all, but instead became even easier and more agile.

He reached out and gently pressed down on a massive wooden stake, thick enough for two people to embrace, within the khaki-colored light barrier ahead of him.

With a powerful burst of energy, the stake, over ten feet tall, was instantly halfway buried in the earth.

The Foundation Establishment cultivator, his spiritual power surging, pressed down again.

With a bang, the entire stake was completely submerged, its top level with the ground.

“So powerful!”

the Foundation Establishment cultivator exclaimed in astonishment.

The power of this [Gravity Talisman] was beyond his imagination.

That strike was almost as potent as his full-strength attack without the use of any magical artifacts.

He could sense that this wasn’t even the limit of the Gravity Talisman in his hand!

In other words, the power inherent in this Gravity Talisman was already greater than that of a cultivator in the late Foundation Establishment Realm!

Wow!

The other cultivators standing nearby in the courtyard were equally shocked and shocked upon seeing this scene.

They all recognized the thick wooden stakes standing in the courtyard. They

were a species of exotic wood called ironwood, not only as strong as steel but also incredibly heavy.

And the power unleashed by this Gravity Talisman was enough to force such heavy ironwood into the ground.

If such a terrifying power were to fall upon a human, what would happen?

Without a magical weapon to protect them, even

a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator would find it difficult to withstand it. Thinking of that scene, the monks watching couldn’t help but feel a chill in their bodies.

However, after the chill faded, everyone became excited again.

This first talisman of the experiment was so outstanding, and there were many more talismans in the jade plate.

If they were all so powerful, it would be truly terrifying.

The astute monks realized that the Treasure House was about to make a big move this time.

The monks watching were all excited.

Not to mention the Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator who was the protagonist of the scene.

His personal experience just now told him that this [Gravity Talisman] was definitely the best protective talisman for his exploration of the secret place this time!

“Senior, how effective is this [Gravity Talisman]?”

At this time, the beautiful female monk asked with a smile.

“It’s a very powerful talisman, much stronger than any I’ve used before,”

the Foundation Establishment cultivator replied sincerely.

He then placed the Gravity Talisman back into the jade tray and picked up another pale green talisman.

“This talisman, called the Vitality Talisman, is a Wood Element Foundation Establishment-level talisman.

It’s a healing talisman that can quickly replenish a person’s vitality.

Even if a person is seriously injured, as long as a breath of life remains, this talisman can replenish their vitality and bring them back from the brink of death,”

the beautiful female cultivator continued.

(End of Chapter)