On the path to immortality, I can see destiny.

"Can."

Zhao Fan nodded in response; he was quite satisfied with the price.

Master Liao immediately pointed out two hundred low-grade spirit stones and handed them to Zhao Fan.

Zhao Fan reached out and swept the table, and two hundred spirit stones were already in his storage bag.

The servant standing by the door saw everything. Just as Zhao Fan turned to walk towards the shop door, the servant, while adjusting his cuffs, flickered a glint of light at his fingertips. A pale yellow talisman burned silently, and a tiny ripple instantly escaped outside the shop, disappearing without a trace.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait."

Master Liao's voice came from behind.

Zhao Fan stopped and turned around, watching Master Liao walk quickly forward.

He held a clear and bright glass jade plaque in his hand, with the words "Hundred Rivers" engraved on the corner of the plaque.

"Fellow Daoist, this transaction was swift and the amount is substantial. This is our VIP jade token to express our gratitude."

"Fellow Daoist, you can enjoy a 10% discount on all items purchased at any of our branches by presenting this card. We hope you will not refuse and will continue to support us in the future."

Zhao Fan glanced at the jade pendant, pondered for a moment, and then reached out to take it. The jade pendant felt warm and smooth to the touch, and it seemed to possess a hidden spiritual charm.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist. I will remember your esteemed name, Chengxin."

"Haha, you're too kind, fellow Daoist."

Master Liao's smile became even more genuine, and he spoke up.

"Fellow Daoist, since you have ample funds, would you like to take a look at the fine items displayed on the second floor of my shop? The elixirs, magical artifacts, and talismans are all quite different from those downstairs. I can lead the way for a look. Even if you don't need them for the time being, it would still be good to broaden your horizons."

Zhao Fan's heart stirred slightly. He had originally planned to go to the book pavilion after selling the materials, but since he was already here and there was a discount, it wouldn't hurt to take a look at these so-called fine items.

"Thank you for your trouble, fellow Daoist."

"Please follow me."

Master Liao led Zhao Fan to the jade wall on the side of the hall. He took the plaque and shook it, and a hidden door slid open on the wall, revealing an exquisitely crafted staircase behind it.

The second floor is quiet and elegantly furnished, with several independent display cases radiating a spiritual glow. There are only three or four guests upstairs, whose presence is heavy and clearly superior to that of ordinary cultivators downstairs.

Master Liao took the lead, guiding Zhao Fan to slowly stroll around and take in the sights.

Inside the medicine cabinet, there are Spirit Gathering Pills, which are labeled as suitable for use in the later stages of Qi Refining, and Marrow Regeneration Pills for healing. They are all sealed in specially made jade bottles, with faint halos around the pills and the fragrance of the medicine perfectly locked in. Just by looking at their appearance, one can tell that they are extraordinary, and their prices are also eye-catching.

The area for magical artifacts was even more dazzling, with a wide variety of styles of knives, spears, swords, halberds, axes, hooks, and forks, all shimmering with spiritual light.

Zhao Fan glanced at them, making comparisons in his mind.

The items displayed here start at least as high-grade magic weapons. One of them, a fiery red flying sword, is labeled as the Fire Sword, a high-grade magic weapon, incomparably sharp, and imbued with scorching sword energy, priced at 180 spirit stones.

There is also a small bronze shield, with a thick spiritual light, called the Xuan Turtle Shield. It is a high-grade defensive magic weapon. When activated, it can transform into a light shield about ten feet long, with outstanding defensive power. It is priced at 220 spirit stones.

Even more eye-catching are the several objects on the central jade platform that radiate a particularly brilliant light.

A three-foot-long sword, entirely ice-blue and radiating a chilling aura, with frost and snow flowing across its blade.

The Cold Dew Sword is a top-grade magic weapon, incomparably sharp, and its sword aura has a built-in frost-slowing effect. It is priced at 580 spirit stones.

Next to it is a palm-sized, gleaming bronze bell.

The Soul-Dispelling Bell is a top-grade sonic attack magic weapon. Its sound can disturb people's minds, dispel evil spirits, and suppress ghosts. It has a miraculous effect on yin spirits and ghosts. It is priced at 650 spirit stones.

Zhao Fan was also shocked when he saw these prices. He remembered reading in the Su family's library that magic artifacts were divided into low, medium, high, and top grades, and even the legendary magic treasures. Each grade of magic artifact corresponded to a Qi Refining cultivator with different cultivation levels. Only those who had reached the late stage of Qi Refining could fully activate a high-grade magic artifact.

With his Qi Refining Level 5 cultivation, even if he could afford it, forcibly using a high-grade magic weapon would likely deplete his spiritual energy after a few strikes, making it difficult to unleash its true power. In fact, he would be more at ease with mid-grade magic weapons like the Golden Marrow Thorn and the Netherworld Mirror in his hand.

As for top-grade magic artifacts, even late-stage cultivators can only activate them with great difficulty.

In addition, the price is so high that he only has enough money to buy one with all his savings.

Judging from Zhao Fan's expression, Master Liao knew that Zhao Fan had no interest in this matter, so he didn't say anything more and just continued to lead the way.

Talismans, array plates, special spiritual materials...

As Zhao Fan looked around, he was truly amazed by the prices, which were also exceptionally high. The more he looked, the less spirit stones he had.

He stopped in front of a display case containing several individually sealed talismans of various shapes.

Before me lay a talisman, about an inch long, dark gold in color, shaped like a miniature vajra, lying quietly on a piece of dark velvet.

This talisman does not emit a powerful spiritual pressure; instead, it has a strange obscurity and restraint. However, after staring at it for a moment, one can vaguely feel a sharp and destructive aura hidden within, which makes one's heart tremble.

The jade tag next to it is inscribed with tiny characters.

Low-grade talisman: Breaking the Gang of Metal Evil, made by taking a wisp of Geng metal evil energy from the depths of the earth's lungs and fusing it with the exorcising golden light blessed by a high-ranking Buddhist monk.

Once activated, it can transform into an extremely condensed Gengjin evil light, which is specifically designed to break through various protective spiritual lights, qi, and some low-level restrictions and barriers. It also has additional restraint and lethality against yin spirits, ghosts, and demonic and filthy techniques.

Wherever the evil light passes, spiritual energy dissipates, and evil spirits are driven away. Its power is extremely concentrated at one point, with extremely strong penetrating force. However, the range of its influence is only about a foot, and it needs to be activated at close range (within three zhang). Moreover, it can only be used once.

Price: 350 spirit stones.

It's a talisman!

Upon seeing the above description, Zhao Fan was startled. A spirit talisman! This is a talisman that only Foundation Establishment cultivators can refine, and it is far superior to talismans from the Qi Refining stage.

"Spirit talismans are extremely difficult to refine and require a large amount of precious materials. Generally, even among Foundation Establishment cultivators, there are very few who are capable of refining them."

"Moreover, this item is specifically designed to break through protective auras, qi, and restrictions, and also possesses the power to ward off evil and inflict damage!"

"This is truly a rare and precious item. If you, fellow Daoist, were to have one, it would be of great value. If you were in danger, casting this talisman might save your life."

Seeing that Zhao Fan was interested in this item, Master Liao immediately began to explain it to him.

Three hundred and fifty spirit stones, even with a 10% discount, would still cost three hundred and fifteen yuan, almost a quarter of Zhao Fan's earnings this time, which can be described as a huge sum of money.

But Zhao Fan hesitated for only a few breaths. Spirit stones could be earned again, but life was only once.

This money has to be spent!

"I'll take this talisman; I'll pay a 10% discount."

Zhao Fan no longer hesitated and made a firm decision.

A hint of joy flashed in Master Liao's eyes, and he immediately spoke.

"Fellow Daoist has a keen eye. This item is considered a fine piece among low-grade talismans. Although it is not very useful for Foundation Establishment cultivators, below Foundation Establishment, I'm afraid no one can remain unharmed by this talisman."

When Zhao Fan first saw Su San use the Crimson Flame Talisman, he was extremely envious. He had always wanted a similar Crimson Flame Talisman, a move that could deliver a surprise attack.

Now this talisman can just meet his needs. So, if he encounters a situation like that again, he can kill Zhang Tie on the spot with a single talisman. Wouldn't that be wonderful?