Stepdaughter of a wealthy family? The little darling of a Beijing tycoon

Shen Jingshu thought for a moment. In this era of scarce spiritual energy, finding materials of this quality was already difficult. She secretly noted it down, thinking she could ask Chen Hai of the Special Affairs Bureau later if they had any internal channels to obtain better cinnabar. For now, she would make do with what she had.

"How much are these two items?"

The old man quoted a price: "100,000 for a box of cinnabar, and 20,000 for a stack of yellow paper."

"Two of the same thing, please." Shen Jingshu took out a black card and handed it over.

The shopkeeper's gaze fell on the black card, and his heart skipped a beat. Only a handful of people in Beijing possessed such a black card, and this young girl, looking so young, must be someone of considerable background. He secretly pondered to himself that while the sorcerers in the Xuanmen (mystical sect) earned good pay for their missions, the expenses for various consumables were enormous, leaving most of them strapped for cash. It was truly rare to see someone so extravagant.

The boss quickly took the black card, his smile widening: "Alright, I'll pack it up for you right away."

As he swiped the card, he casually struck up a conversation: "By the way, young lady, you mentioned earlier that you draw talismans. I wonder what kind of talismans you are good at drawing? My shop also buys and sells talismans on consignment."

When Shen Jingshu entered the store, she noticed the finished talismans displayed on the counter. In her eyes, those talismans were only mediocre, and many were even half-finished talismans with only a trace of spiritual energy attached, which could barely be effective.

How will you receive it?

The old man patiently explained, "The shop usually buys practical talismans like exorcism talismans and luck-changing talismans. Among them, the easiest to sell and the best-selling are peace talismans. These are the most common types on the market; we rarely buy peach blossom talismans or house-protecting talismans. Which type are you best at drawing, young lady?"

Shen Jingshu spoke calmly, without a trace of boasting.

During the long years she devoted herself to cultivation under Master Xuanjizi, she practiced magic and drew talismans every day. To hone her character and pass the time during her cultivation, she explored almost all types of talismans in the Xuanmen school. She had already mastered common talismans for peace, exorcism, and good fortune with ease, and even high-level talismans such as lightning-summoning talismans, which were extremely difficult and few could handle, she could easily draw them in one go.

As she spoke, Shen Jingshu casually pulled out two neatly folded talismans from her small bag.

This was drawn during her recent free time, originally intended as a gift for her fans during a live stream. She usually draws mostly peace charms, and very few exorcism charms. After all, most people who ask for charms simply want peace of mind and good fortune; peace charms best meet the needs of the general public.

Just then, the shop owner finished swiping his card and looked up to catch a glimpse of the talisman in Shen Jingshu's hand.

Although he was not a traditional Xuanmen cultivator, he had been running a Feng Shui shop in the antique street for decades and had been in contact with all kinds of talismans and magical artifacts for many years, so his eyesight had long been superb.

With just one glance, he was deeply shaken.

These two amulets are made with flowing, graceful lines, and their charm is full and clear. They don't feel thin like ordinary amulets when you hold them in your hand. Instead, they are surrounded by a warm and mellow spiritual energy, which is completely different from the ordinary amulets sold or consigned in his shop. Every detail is exquisite.

"This...this is a peace charm?" the old man couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Yes, I've improved it. It's more effective and stable than ordinary amulets," Shen Jingshu replied calmly.

The old man's eyes lit up, and he nodded repeatedly: "No wonder the aura is completely different! This quality is at least a top-grade talisman of medium to high quality. Miss, what price are you planning to offer?"

Shen Jingshu had never profited from drawing talismans before, and upon hearing this, she frankly replied, "I've never sold talismans before, just give me whatever you think is appropriate."

After a moment's consideration, the old man said very sincerely, "I'll give you 500,000 for these two top-grade peace talismans. Is that acceptable?"

One talisman costs 250,000.

Shen Jingshu raised an eyebrow slightly, feeling a little surprised. She was never short of money, but she never expected that the peace charm she could draw in a minute or two would have such value.

If you have nothing to do in the future, you can draw some talismans to exchange for money, which is an easy and worry-free way to make money.

"Okay," she readily agreed.

"Okay! Please wait a moment, miss, I'll transfer the money to you right away!"

The old man was overjoyed and quickly began to work, his eyes filled with admiration and surprise as he looked at Shen Jingshu. To be able to draw such a top-quality talisman at such a young age, this young girl was definitely a hidden master of the Xuanmen (Taoist arts).

Just as the old man took out his phone to transfer money to Shen Jingshu, the shop door was hurriedly pushed open, and a middle-aged couple with anxious expressions quickly walked in.

Mr. Park immediately recognized them as regular customers, Mr. Zhang and his wife, from a well-known company in Beijing. He greeted them with a smile, "Mr. Zhang, Mrs. Zhang, what brings you here today?"

Mr. Zhang looked worried and sighed repeatedly: "Mr. Park, please get me two good amulets! I've been having such bad luck lately. Things aren't going well at the company, and I've had a lot of minor accidents at home. Although none of them have caused any major disasters, I'm still feeling very uneasy because I'm constantly being bothered by them. I've come here specifically to ask for two amulets to ward off bad luck and bring good fortune."

"You've come at just the right time!" Boss Park's eyes lit up. He turned around and took out the two peace talismans he had just received from the counter, which he hadn't had time to put away yet. He said with a smile, "I just received two top-grade peace talismans. Their effects far surpass those of ordinary talismans, but the price will be a bit higher."

Mr. Zhang readily agreed: "I trust your character! We've been working together for so many years, and the things you recommend are never bad. Just bring them over."

Boss Park immediately handed over the two peace charms hand-drawn by Shen Jingshu.

Mr. Zhang took the talisman and felt its smooth texture, which inexplicably calmed his mind. He immediately asked, "How much is one? I'll take both! If it works well, I'll refer more customers to you."

Boss Park glanced at Shen Jingshu quietly, his expression unchanged, and quoted a price: "This is a rare top-grade talisman, seldom seen on the market, 880,000 per piece."

"No problem!" Boss Zhang agreed without hesitation, quickly scanned the code to transfer the money, and left with his wife with the talisman, happily returning home to dispel bad luck.

Shen Jingshu, who stood silently to the side the whole time, took in the whole scene.

She had just sold the amulets to Boss Park for 250,000 each, and he immediately resold them for over 600,000, selling them for 880,000 each.

That's outrageous profiteering; they're definitely unscrupulous businessmen.

Once the couple had completely walked away and the shop had returned to quiet, Mr. Park's smile began to falter.

Having lived most of his life, he was always shrewd and reliable in business, but this was the first time he had ever sold someone else's goods at a high price right in front of them, and he couldn't help feeling a little awkward and embarrassed.