CHAPTER 86: CHAPTER 86: THREE-LEGGED GOLDEN TOAD

Shen Xuan nodded.

"Very good. However, I’m just a Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer cultivator, and the [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talisman] is a Tier Two Poison Talisman. Crafting it is quite strenuous, and the talisman success rate is not high..."

"So..."

Shen Xuan didn’t finish his sentence.

The meaning was clear.

The price for the order couldn’t be low.

He needed to ensure his profits.

"I’ve heard that Talisman Master Shen is acquiring Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood."

Elder Zhu was clearly prepared.

He handed over a Storage Pouch.

"This is Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood. Is Talisman Master Shen satisfied?"

Shen Xuan’s eyes lit up.

The "Barbaric Wilderness Demon Beast Atlas" had records of this demon beast.

The Three-legged Demon Toad, with a horn on its head and cinnabar book on its belly, was extremely poisonous. It devoured moonlight, was skilled in creating fog, and excelled in seeking fortune and avoiding evil.

Shen Xuan pondered and said, "How many [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans] do you want to exchange for?"

"Two hundred sheets!"

Elder Zhu opened his mouth wide.

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"If I’m not mistaken, this Three-legged Demon Toad is just a Tier One Top Grade, and this Demon Blood Essence is only forty to fifty jin..."

"This Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood is only enough to make one hundred [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans]. For a mere fifty jin of Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood, it’s not worth it!"

Shen Xuan stated firmly, "The price must be increased!"

This was his exclusive Poison Talisman.

The only one of its kind, with no equal elsewhere.

Considering the relationship with Five Poison Sect and Elder Zhu, he didn’t set an exorbitant price.

But relying solely on this bag of Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood wouldn’t be enough.

Shen Xuan estimated that the Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood would need to be doubled to be enough to steal bloodline abilities.

Elder Zhu stared intently at Shen Xuan.

A powerful Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure bore down instantly.

Shen Xuan remained calm.

His current Divine Sense Spiritual Power was nearly on par with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

With various talent enhancements, he was naturally unafraid.

Not to mention Elder Zhu wouldn’t dare make a move in Immortal City.

If he really wanted to fight, Shen Xuan was 100% confident that he could beat Elder Zhu until he was finding his teeth on the ground.

So what if your flesh body is robust!

Can it compare to me, who has talents such as [Immune to Poison], [Iron Bone], [Critical Strike], [Self-Healing], [Silver Hook Poison], and more?

During the hunt for the Silver Hook Sea Snake, he revealed his prowess; five Water Techniques achieving Great Success, just to ensure these Foundation Establishment Cultivators wouldn’t underestimate him.

Only then could they trade.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t even have the chance to get a seat!

He could only become the dish on the table!

After a while.

Elder Zhu finally realized that Foundation Establishment Spiritual Pressure had no effect on Shen Xuan.

He sighed and shook his head.

"Talisman Master Shen, just name your price!"

"One hundred [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans], delivery in three months. One hundred jin of Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood, prepaid."

Shen Xuan spoke calmly.

With an air of confidence.

Elder Zhu laughed.

"I thought Talisman Master Shen would ask for a much higher price!"

"A mere hundred jin of Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood, I’ll supplement it in a few days!"

In the Five Poison Sect, a hundred jin of Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood was about two thousand Spirit Stones.

As an Upper Grade Talisman Master, Shen Xuan working hard for three months to earn two thousand Spirit Stones wasn’t unreasonable.

After all, this was his exclusive Poison Talisman, which was remarkably effective for the body refining of Poison Cultivators.

He didn’t expect to entice Shen Xuan to join the Five Poison Sect.

Being able to trade normally and meet their respective needs was already very good.

He hadn’t forgotten that the old Talisman Master in front of him had accomplished five Water Techniques in Great Success!

If it came down to a fight, it was uncertain who would win.

Fortunately, Shen Xuan required various Water Attribute Demon Beast Essence Blood.

The two of them wrote out the Spirit Contract, each performed their signing spells, and each kept a copy.

"In a few days, I’ll have a disciple deliver another bag of Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood."

"Talisman Master Shen, don’t miss the delivery time," Elder Zhu urged.

Shen Xuan smiled.

"Don’t worry! I have long resided in Yunyuan Immortal City; how could I destroy my own reputation!"

Elder Zhu took his leave.

After walking quite a distance, he finally relaxed.

Earlier, he had attempted to pressure Shen Xuan with spiritual pressure.

Not only did it have no effect.

But it actually left him feeling somewhat dazed.

It felt like Shen Xuan wasn’t a seventy-something Qi Cultivation Cultivator.

But rather like some ancient monster living for countless years.

Seemingly calm.

But actually like a great demon lurking in the deep sea, able to erupt at any moment!

Making his skin crawl with unease.

This sense of fear made him extremely uncomfortable.

And made him even more wary of Shen Xuan.

Someone who could achieve Great Success in five Water Techniques, and create his own Poison Talismans was certainly no ordinary person.

In the future, it’s best to maintain a good relationship.

Whatever happens, don’t make an enemy of him!

Because he had no confidence in defeating him.

After that, for a period of time.

Shen Xuan focused on talisman making.

The Silver Hook Sea Serpent Essence Blood provided by Elder Zhu, once refined, was enough to make a hundred and fifty [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans].

"Leaving only thirty percent of the talismans; I consider myself an honest merchant!"

Shen Xuan also needed to buy high-quality Talisman Paper, excellent Cinnabar, and account for the wear and tear of the Top Grade Talisman Brush.

If he only made a thousand spirit stones after three months, Shen Xuan wouldn’t take the order.

"A hundred to Elder Zhu, fifty to Zhao Chunsheng to sell gradually."

Zhao Chunsheng had already visited many times.

Pleading for some [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans].

Even if he didn’t make a dime.

"The demon hunters in Yunyuan Immortal City all know that I’m friends with Talisman Master Shen."

"Talisman Master Shen has new talismans, and I don’t have a single one. It’s truly embarrassing!"

Shen Xuan was driven crazy by his nagging.

After all, they were old friends.

He couldn’t completely ignore him.

Luckily, through this order, he could let him make connections with the demon hunters.

Currently, the Spirit Stones on Shen Xuan’s hands have exceeded thirty-seven thousand!

Not counting those Tier Two Spiritual Elixirs and Talismans he hadn’t dealt with yet.

And two Magical Treasures!

"Being an Upper Grade Talisman Master is already lucrative, and I’m even more profitable than the average Upper Grade Talisman Master!"

As he counted, Shen Xuan couldn’t help but feel a bit emotional.

Once upon a time, he had to calculate over and over again just for the rent of a Class D residence.

If he’d already moved beyond the bottom tier of Loose Cultivators.

Shen Xuan knew clearly that his achievements today were all because of his Golden Finger that allowed him to steal demon beast bloodline talents.

It greatly increased his strength.

Giving him enough confidence to negotiate and trade with these Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

In the Practice Room.

Shen Xuan absorbed the Three-legged Demon Toad Essence Blood.

[Stealable Talents: Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil, Wealth Attraction, Exorcism and Evil Avoidance, Three-legged Toad Poison, Toad Breath]

Shen Xuan was stunned.

He hadn’t expected such a seemingly inconspicuous Three-legged Demon Toad to possess as many as six bloodline talents.

After a long hesitation.

Shen Xuan finally chose the [Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil] talent.

[Talent: Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil (6/100)]

[Dao Rhyme: 2520]

The Dao Rhyme was decent, with 120 points at once.

In fact, he was quite tempted by [Wealth Attraction].

But between luck and wealth, he chose luck.

"No worries, when I have the opportunity, I’ll look for another Golden Toad Demon Beast with Wealth Attraction to steal its talent."

Looking at the skill level of [Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil], Shen Xuan felt secretly glad.

Fortunately, he insisted on raising the price.

Otherwise, this bag of Three-legged Toad Poison Essence Blood wouldn’t have been enough.

"A Top Grade Water Attribute Demon Beast should enhance some Spirit Root Talent."

Now, Shen Xuan has some understanding of the Mysterious Jade Talisman.

Improving Spirit Root Talent, the further along, the more high-tiered demon beast essence blood is needed.

"I’m already seventy-six years old..."

Every time he thought of this, Shen Xuan felt somewhat emotional.

He did want to enhance his Spirit Root to Upper Grade in one go.

This goal seemed easy but was actually very difficult.

Tier Two Cultivation Spiritual Objects, whether it’s Pill Talisman Artifact Array Sword Plants or Demon Beast Core, materials, and essence blood, were hard for Loose Cultivators to acquire.

It wasn’t just a price issue.

The major sects and cultivation clans were strictly controlling them.

They didn’t even have enough for themselves.

Without the right connections and networking, one simply can’t access these cultivation spiritual objects.

But, Shen Xuan believed that where there’s a will, there’s a way.

He handed over the newly produced ten-plus [Silver Hook Snake Poison Talismans] to Zhao Chunsheng.

Instructing him to continue seeking higher grade water attribute demon beast essence blood news.

However, an unexpected visitor disrupted his peaceful life.