Rising from Small Cloud Rain Technique

Qingxu Daoist Master instinctively lowered his voice and said:

”There are two options to choose from, fellow Daoist, listen to me.

The first option is that you purchase the talisman materials, draw the talismans, and then sell them to us. Of course, we won’t force you to sell to us.

The second option is to sign a long-term cooperation agreement. The shop will provide materials to you for free, and you will turn in forty percent of the materials to the shop, with no talisman-making fee.

The rest goes to you, and you may dispose of it as you wish, and selling to the shop is welcome.

Choosing the second option, even if it’s not profitable at first, the shop is still willing to continue to support you by providing materials. You can weigh which option is more suitable.”

Ji An tightened his lips; the second option was very harsh, binding the two parties more deeply.

If the craftsmanship is not up to par, in the end, it would all be in vain.

However, he clearly understood that choosing the first option would not get him a supply of materials; why would others sell materials to him without benefits? It seemed like a choice, but there was none.

”I’ll choose the second one. Only with deeper cooperation can both parties walk further together.”

Given the current state of the Cultivation Realm, it’s easy for major forces to obtain low-tier resources. This is especially true in the Central Continent, where the scarcity of high-tier resources is becoming apparent.

In the Gourd World, a batch of resources for refining talisman paper was planted; once harvested, it could alleviate Ji An’s predicament, but only slightly.

Because the Little World’s area is not large, it can’t yet conduct resource planting in batches, and thus can’t continually harvest.

He needs reliable allies to provide stable materials to turn his craftsmanship into strength.

Qingxu Daoist Master smiled, ”A wise decision, then let us discuss the details of the cooperation.

Tier Three talismans must reach the middle grade level before cultivators would be willing to purchase. The talismans drawn by fellow Daoist must also be above the middle grade level.

The shop is not unreasonable; if you turn in top-grade talismans, we will cover the price difference.

For instance, with a Geng Metal Divine Thunder Talisman, if fellow Daoist submits a top-grade talisman, we will add ten top-grade spirit stones. Submit a top-grade talisman, add fifty top-grade spirit stones...”

The power difference between the same talisman at different tiers is significant. The attack power of a top-grade talisman can rival a late-stage Golden Core cultivator’s full-strength attack with a Tier Three Top-Grade Magical Treasure.

At critical moments, a top-grade talisman can play a decisive role in battles.

He spoke in detail, considering various situations, obviously showing that the agreement had been refined several times.

Ji An listened intently and finally said:

”I agree to this agreement, but I have a request that the talisman materials be handed to me for making in the future.”

These materials are ready-made talisman papers and cinnabar. The Little World has many materials planted; he needs to make talisman paper himself, which is a good opportunity to practice.

”No problem, but if fellow Daoist causes any loss in the production of talisman paper, the shop will not bear it.”

Making Tier Three talisman paper is also a technical task; if some aspects are not addressed, failure is easy.

”I understand this, so I need the shop to provide me sixty percent of the talisman paper and cinnabar, and the rest as raw materials.”

Ji An is aware of the importance, and this operation minimizes the risk.

Moreover, making talisman paper and mixing cinnabar can aid in Calming the Spirit and Quietening the Mind, allowing him to more easily enter the state of drawing talismans.

Qingxu Daoist Master took out a jade slip, and the two signed the agreement, each leaving a magical mark.

”What Tier Three talismans can fellow Daoist draw now?”

”Purifying Talisman and Geng Metal Divine Thunder Talisman, currently only these two.

In the future, if there is an exchange of the talisman making technique at the Certification Association, does fellow Daoist have any suggestions?”

Qingxu pondered seriously and said:

”Learning to draw Defensive Magic is best, and the Solid Gold Technique is a very good choice.

However, the difficulty of drawing a Gold Firming Talisman is huge, so fellow Daoist should choose with caution.”

Most of the time, he could only draw Tier Three Middle-Grade Gold Firming Talismans, occasionally managing to draw high-grade talismans by chance.

However, the effect of such talismans is excellent. During the activation of a high-grade talisman, it can withstand several attacks from a late-stage Golden Core cultivator. At crucial moments, it is the best life-saving talisman.

The only downside is that it is useless when being besieged, as using a Gold Firming Talisman means you cannot move.

”Good, I will choose the Gold Firming Talisman next time I exchange the drawing method.”

Ji An went with the flow, as he had the Solid Gold Technique in the Great Perfection Realm, allowing him to better understand how the magical nodes in talismans should be arranged, enhancing his talisman drawing capabilities.

He turned his tone and asked:

”How many sets of talisman materials can I get now?”

”Ten sets, but they are all ready-made talisman papers and cinnabar. You’ll need to wait for the next batch for raw materials.”

Ji An felt a bit pleased internally and continued to ask:

”Once I draw the talismans and submit them to the shop, can I keep getting materials continuously?”

This question amounts to asking, ’Do you still have plenty of Tier Three talisman materials in stock?’

Qingxu Daoist Master showed a faint pride on his face and said in a deep voice:

”Rest assured, fellow Daoist, the shop has several stable channels for material supply, and there is new stock every few years.”

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The Magic Array of Black Stone Grotto Mansion was tightly closed, with a Gourd Stone floating in the Quiet Chamber.

The Wuji Xinghuang Banner turned into an Earth Qilin, playing on the Gathering Essence Tree. The Cyan Lotus Treasure Banner turned into a Cyan Dragon, elegantly stretching its form over the cyan land, with light clouds surrounding it.

The Earth-Departing Flame Banner turned into a Fire Phoenix, circling above the Magma Lake. If any Red Gold Carp emerged, it would be caught by the Fire Phoenix.

When the phoenix cry sounded, these Fire Element Fish inevitably became dizzy, caught one by one.