Only I Have the Law: A Realistic Cultivation Game

"I asked the shop owner, and that piece of pine soot ink is worth 18,000 yuan on the market. How about I give you 30,000?"

The middle-aged man was very generous, immediately asking for 30,000.

Xu Zhiyi blinked.

In other words, he can make 12,500 yuan just by reselling this ink!

This is quite tempting for Xu Zhiyi!

However, he also knew that this piece of pine soot ink was the key material for him to complete the crafting of the [Beginner Exorcism Talisman], and there might only be one piece on the entire street.

Otherwise, the other party wouldn't have offered such a high price to buy his ink.

Of course, the possibility that this is some kind of scam cannot be ruled out.

Therefore, he simply shook his head and rejected the middle-aged man's suggestion.

"Young man, listen to me."

Seeing him shake his head in refusal, the middle-aged man became even more anxious.

He stepped forward and said sincerely, "Don't worry, I'm not a swindler, nor am I hoarding and reselling. I genuinely need it urgently. This ink is... it's for saving my life!"

Help?

A question mark popped up on Xu Zhiyi's forehead.

When will ink be able to save lives?

Although he had heard that some ink was made by adding medicinal herbs, they were all things like musk, borneol, cloves, and spikenard used to enhance the fragrance and prevent decay. They certainly couldn't cure diseases and save lives.

The middle-aged man didn't keep them in suspense and said directly, "My daughter has run into some trouble. It's very strange. We invited a master to come and see, and he said she's possessed by an evil spirit and needs a talisman to exorcise it!"

Ink suitable for drawing talismans must be made with high-quality cinnabar and aged 'purple jade light' for over forty years!

I searched all over Wuxi, looking for many old shops and asking many friends, before finally finding out that Hanmotang might have some in stock. But even though I rushed there, I was still a step too late. You went and bought it first!

Possessed by an evil spirit?

A master?

Drawing symbols?

These keywords made Xu Zhiyi's heart skip a beat.

Could there really be evil spirits in reality?

He remained expressionless as he carefully observed the middle-aged man.

The other person kept staring at him, and the anxiety in their eyes seemed genuine.

Xu Zhiyi pondered for a moment and then made up her mind.

This pine soot ink is quite substantial. Only "two pieces of high-grade pine soot ink" are needed to refine the talisman, which is only one-fifth of the whole ink block. He doesn't need the extra part for the time being.

Thinking of this, he looked at the middle-aged man seriously and said, "This piece of pine soot ink weighs four ounces. If it's just for drawing talismans, it shouldn't be that much, right?"

The middle-aged man noticed Xu Zhiyi's slight change in attitude, and hope ignited in his eyes. "What do you mean, young man?"

"I can't sell you the whole block of pine soot ink because I really need it for something important. But I can cut off a small piece, about one-fifth, and sell you the rest for the original price of 17,000."

What do you think?

Xu Zhiyi shared her idea.

He didn't ask for an exorbitant price; he simply asked the other party to buy it at the original price.

This way, he can make a small profit, and the other party won't suffer a loss.

"No problem!" The middle-aged man nodded without hesitation. "As long as it's made of genuine materials and has been aged long enough, even if there's only half a piece left, it'll be sufficient!"

Xu Zhiyi nodded. "Then wait here for me."

After saying that, he turned around and walked into a milk tea shop next door, found a corner against the wall and sat down with his back to the door, taking off his backpack and placing it on the table in front of him.

Then, with a slight thought, the game panel quietly appeared.

He opened the [Talisman] interface and selected the "Basic Exorcism Talisman" blueprint.

[All materials are available. Shall we make a basic talisman for protection?]

He chose "yes" without hesitation.

A wolf-hair brush appeared on the game panel, as if held by an invisible hand, automatically dipping into ink made of cinnabar and pine soot. The tip of the brush moved like a dragon and snake on a pale yellow talisman paper, and a complex and ancient talisman gradually took shape.

The pen stops, the talisman is complete.

The whole process took less than three seconds.

Convenient and quick.

Congratulations to the player for successfully crafting a basic exorcism talisman!

You have obtained a Beginner Evil-Repelling Talisman x1

[Consumables: 1 piece of yellow paper, 1 wolf hair brush, 1 piece of high-quality cinnabar, 2 pieces of high-quality pine soot ink]

Congratulations to the player for completing the first stage of the Path to Immortality quest!

Craft a basic talisman (1/1)

[Stage Rewards: Experience Points +500, Silver Coins +10]

Tsk, another ten taels of silver.

Now there are 20 taels again.

Xu Zhiyi opened her backpack and looked inside.

The wolf-hair brush and the box of cinnabar that I had just bought were gone, and one-fifth of the box of pine soot ink was also missing. I didn't count the yellow paper, but I guessed one sheet was also missing.

An extra talisman appeared in the backpack.

The yellow talisman paper, with purple-gold runes drawn on it, looked extraordinary.

[Item]: Basic Evil-Repelling Talisman (Good Quality)

[Type]: Disposable consumables

【Effect】: It can be activated by consuming 100 points of spiritual energy. It can protect the body and life, ward off evil spirits and bring peace to the home, avoid disasters and evil spirits, and calm the mind. It lasts for 6 hours.

[Note]: This is a low-level talisman for warding off evil spirits and protecting the home from negative influences. It may become ineffective when subjected to strong impacts.

This is great stuff!

Once this thing is activated and you carry it with you, isn't it essentially like giving yourself a shield?

Unfortunately, it only lasts for 6 hours after activation.

Too little time!

And it's kind of useless.

It should only be used when there is a sense of danger.

After all, it takes a lot of money to make this talisman.

He carefully folded the talisman into a triangle, tucked it into his pocket, then tidied up his things and left the milk tea shop with the box of pine soot ink.

The middle-aged man remained standing there, waiting anxiously.

Seeing him come out, he quickly came up to him, "Is it ready, young man?"

Xu Zhiyi nodded and opened the box in front of him.

The middle-aged man peered over and saw that the original strip of ink was indeed missing a small section. The cut surface was fresh, and the ink smelled strong. The remaining part was about the length of his middle finger.

He was overjoyed: "That's enough! That's definitely enough! Thank you so much, young man! What's your name? I'll add you as a friend and transfer the money to you right now."

Xu Zhiyi took out his phone, intending to show his payment code directly, but he was interested in the middle-aged man's story about his daughter being possessed by an evil spirit, so he added the man as a friend.

"My name is Zhao Wenyuan, and I work at the Crown Hotel." The middle-aged man transferred the money while repeatedly expressing his gratitude. "Young man, thank you so much for today. This extra money is just a small token of my appreciation. If you ever need any help in the future, feel free to contact me!"

[WeChat transfer: 20000 yuan]

Seeing the notification that the money had arrived, Xu Zhiyi breathed a sigh of relief.

It seems it really wasn't a scam.

He tapped the payment button and then handed the box to the other person.

Zhao Wenyuan put away the ink box, thanked him solemnly again, then hurriedly turned around and disappeared at the street corner.

Xu Zhiyi was very satisfied.

He spent 17,500 yuan on shopping and now has 20,000 yuan in his account. It's like he got the talisman-making materials for free. Now he not only has talismans in his pocket, but also an extra 2,500 yuan.

Most importantly, the other party kept thanking him.

This sincere gratitude is more appreciated than a small amount of money.

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