In the world of cultivation, one grinds for proficiency and longevity.

Seeing the guest say this, Xiaoyue quickly put on a smiling face. There were already some talismans on the first floor, so she hurriedly ran into the house, grabbed a stack, and came out again:

"We apologize for the long wait, esteemed guests. This morning, Xiaoyue has taken the liberty of offering a 5% discount on all talismans!"

Meanwhile, he was muttering to himself, "If you continue like this tonight, I'll give you a 10% discount tomorrow, and a 20% discount the day after... make you regret wasting your spirit stones!"

"Oh, a maid who can give discounts is destined to be a young lady of high birth."

The crowd praised it, and in no time, about twenty talismans were sold.

However, a few people in the crowd still hadn't left after buying talismans. Xiaoyue asked, puzzled, "Do these three friends still have something to do?"

"We came here to buy talismans only to pay homage to the fairy talisman master. How can we leave without seeing her?"

"If the fairy talisman master is really as beautiful as rumored, I will definitely introduce more friends to her in the future."

The three rogue cultivators made their intentions clear, their gazes earnest and undisguised.

"No problem, friends, please wait a moment."

Having finished all her business, and seeing that the two still hadn't appeared, Xiaoyue's mood, which had just lifted from being praised, sank again. She mustered her courage and shouted towards the top of the stairs, "Miss, wake up! A customer wants to see you—"

Because of his practice of the "Eternal Spring Skill," Chen Changqing had a long and steady breath, and he was able to perform sexually with ease without feeling tired.

He had been up for a while and his spiritual sense was extended outward, giving him a clear view of the situation downstairs, but he had no intention of going down.

Zhou Ruoyun was still asleep, looking content, with a flush still lingering on her face.

Chen Changqing stared at her face for a long time, his thoughts drifting far away, lost in thought.

After a while.

Seemingly having heard Xiaoyue's shouts downstairs, or perhaps feeling someone's gaze, Zhou Ruoyun woke up, rolled over, and slowly sat up. "Changqing, is there something on my face?"

No flower is prettier than you.

Chen Changqing offered a compliment, then casually added, "Someone downstairs wants to admire your beauty, fairy. Would you like to go?"

"Really?" Zhou Ruoyun smiled radiantly. "Of course I'll go!"

A short while later, a beautiful figure emerged from the second-floor balcony.

Compared to her radiant appearance at the opening yesterday, Zhou Ruoyun today looked as simple and pure as a newly blooming magnolia.

But it is precisely this simplicity that highlights the delicate beauty in her bone structure.

"Wow, my friend wasn't lying, she really is a fairy talisman master!"

"It's so beautiful, it's worth it!"

The group of independent cultivators, having achieved their goal, left happily.

"You rascal, where are you looking?"

Old Sun next door was craning his neck, gazing intently at the balcony of Bai Yunfu's shop. Behind him, an unusually large middle-aged woman strode over and grabbed his ear, nearly lifting the frail old man off his feet. "At your age, you're still so incorrigible! I'll pull you to death!"

"Ouch—it hurts! Wife, let go!"

Seeing this, Zhou Ruoyun covered her mouth and smiled, then turned and went inside.

"Miss, may I come up?"

Yesterday, Xiaoyue was specifically instructed by someone that she was not allowed to go up to the second floor without permission.

"sure."

Zhou Ruoyun replied, and soon after, Xiaoyue came up the stairs with a pout, looking like an angry pufferfish.

"What happened to your forehead?" Zhou Ruoyun asked with concern.

"I don't know, I guess I'm not used to sleeping on a new bed and I accidentally bumped my head on the corner," Xiaoyue said, sounding rather resentful. "Unlike some people who don't need to sleep all night."

"Xiaoyue, you did a great job with the discounts you gave to the customers this morning. I can ask Miss to give you a raise later," Chen Changqing changed the subject.

"The young master has spoken, the price must go up!" Zhou Ruoyun responded immediately.

Xiaoyue looked at her young mistress, then at Chen Changqing, and couldn't tell who the real master was.

But she didn't seem happy to hear about the pay raise; instead, she looked gloomy and hesitant to speak.

"Xiaoyue, what's wrong? Just say it. Don't beat around the bush." ​​Zhou Ruoyun knew her maid well and could tell that she had something on her mind.

"That's right, that's right, the patriarch told me to keep an eye on you, to make sure you're not... taken advantage of by certain people..." Xiaoyue glanced at the two of them, then lowered her head again. "Now, now... how am I supposed to explain this to you two?"

Chen Changqing fiddled with the talisman brush; this problem seemed to be a challenge for him as well.

Will my legs be broken?

It remains unknown!

"Don't worry, I'm here. I'll explain to my father."

Zhou Ruoyun spoke to Xiaoyue, but it sounded more like she was speaking to Chen Changqing, who was standing next to her.

……

The talisman shop officially opened for business, and crowds poured in one after another.

The lean, independent cultivator who had bought talismans yesterday came back with two companions. Pointing to the Vajra talismans on the shelf, he said, "Give me three of these."

His companion picked it up with some skepticism, while the lean, unaffiliated monk patted his chest in affirmation:

"Trust me, this talisman is better than Old Wu's. Yesterday, I encountered a late-stage Tier 1 Boar in the mountains. Normally, I would have run away long ago, but this time, after using this family's Lightness Talisman, I still had the strength to turn back and throw two Fireball Talismans, which blew the beast over. Although it still ran away in the end, at least it wasn't injured."

His companion was persuaded and obediently took out the spirit stones.

About seventy or eighty miles to the north, there is a vast, ancient, and desolate forest, full of monsters, miasma, and dangerous places.

It is said that more than a hundred years ago, a beast tide stormed the market, causing countless deaths and injuries.

Even now, people still turn pale when the topic is brought up.

Just after the rogue cultivator left, a female cultivator came in, saying that her elderly relative was unwell and she suspected that the relative had offended something unclean, so she wanted to buy a talisman to ward off evil spirits.

Seeing that she was dressed simply, Xiaoyue recommended two low-grade talismans for warding off evil spirits, saying, "Put them on the inside of the main door, and evil spirits will not dare to approach."

The woman left, expressing her deepest gratitude.

……

The shop was bustling with people, all being served by Zhou Ruoyun and Xiaoyue.

When she has free time, Zhou Ruoyun also draws talismans on the table on the first floor, emphasizing that one should make the most of one's talents.

Chen Changqing quietly stayed upstairs to draw talismans.

Since Zhou Ruoyun's work as a talisman master could attract business, he was happy to grind experience points behind the scenes.

Three days later...

At noon, when there weren't many customers, an unusual person walked into Fu Pu.

The newcomer was a plump cultivator, dressed in a dark brown silk robe, with a round face and a smiling expression. He appeared very amiable and his cultivation level was at the mid-stage of the sixth level of Qi Refining.

He carried a brocade box in his hand and bowed to Ruoyun as he entered.

"Miss Zhou, Master Zhou, it's an honor to meet you."

The portly monk chuckled and said, "Congratulations! I was so busy at the shop when it opened a few days ago that I can only come to offer my congratulations today. Please forgive me."

It turns out they're from the same industry, the old-established Wu Fu Shop on Fangshi West Street.

Zhou Ruoyun came out from behind the counter and bowed, saying, "Manager Wu, you're too kind. It's an honor for our shop to have you here."

"Not at all, Miss Zhou, you flatter me."

Shopkeeper Wu waved his hands repeatedly, then placed the brocade box on the counter, opened the lid, and said, "It's just a small token of my appreciation."

Inside the brocade box was a large stack of mid-grade first-level talisman paper, five dozen, neatly stacked.

"This is?"

Five dozen talismans, worth about thirty spirit stones, are not considered valuable, but they are certainly not cheap either. Zhou Ruoyun did not understand his purpose and did not accept them for the time being.