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Chapter 174 - 174 The Descendant of Talisman Dao
Chapter 174 - 174 The Descendant of Talisman Dao
Chapter 174: Chapter 174 The Descendant of Talisman Dao
Translator: 549690339
“Let’s go to my place, Li Tangyu and the others are waiting,” Huang Qingling said directly.
“Li Brother…”
“Is it Li Brother who wants to see me?” Lin Jing asked, puzzled.
“Never mind that, just come with me…”
“You’ll know once we get there…”
As she spoke, Huang Qingling took Lin Jing by the hand and headed towards her courtyard.
Upon reaching Huang Qingling’s residence, Lin Jing finally learned what the important matter Huang Qingling had referred to was.
That matter was—being the head chef.
It turned out that a couple of days ago, their enjoyment was delayed due to the matter of the Demon Race Secret Realm.
Therefore, they thought of gathering again today. That’s why Huang Qingling had pulled Lin Jing over.
“Brother Lin Jing…
“This formidable task is entrusted to you guys…” Li Qingqing said to Lin Jing with a smile.
Of course, her “you guys” included Li Tangyu.
Even Zhang Yuan, who didn’t know how to cook, could help out in the kitchen.
So, the trio started to busy themselves in the kitchen.
Night fell, and dusk darkened the skies; the sumptuous feast was finally ready.
They all gathered around the table when Li Tangyu began to speak:
“Brother Lin, you might not know yet, but the investigation results of that
Demon Race Secret Realm have come out…”
“Brother Li, please tell me…”
Lin Jing was actually quite interested in the Demon Race Secret Realm, so he listened attentively.
“That Demon Secret Realm, after the demon energy dissipated, has now become a land of treasure.”
“A land of treasure?”
Lin Jing voiced his surprise, repeating the phrase. “Yes, a land of treasure…” Li Tangyu nodded in affirmation.
“Just yesterday…”
“My grandfather and a few other Golden Core Immortals used some methods at the entrance, ventured through the cracks in the broken formation, and conducted an exploration.”
“After the exploration, they were taken aback to find that the spiritual energy inside was extremely dense, and even without delving too deep, they discovered some rare spirit grass.”
“And now, with the demon energy inside the Demon Race Secret Realm gone, the sealed formation at the entrance has somehow been broken, losing its effect.”
“So they decided, why not just open the seal and venture in to explore; if there are dangers, they would be eliminated on the spot.”
“If, after their exploration, it is confirmed that there really is no danger inside, they have decided to open the Secret Realm and let us all enter.” After finishing his explanation, Li Tangyu looked at Lin Jing and asked:
“I wonder, Brother Lin, do you have any thoughts about entering the Secret Realm…”
Lin Jing thought for a moment, then replied:
“Brother Li… ”
“I’m touched by your kindness, but my cultivation is really too low, so I’d rather not trouble you.”
Upon hearing this, Li Tangyu quickly added:
“Actually, when the time comes, if you follow us, we will protect you, and nothing untoward will happen.”
Li Qingqing also chimed in at this moment:
“Exactly, Brother Lin Jing…”
“With my grandfather and the others going ahead to scout, even if there are dangers, most of them should be eliminated; the rest, I presume, is negligible. With our cultivations, we should be able to handle them.”
“What’s more…”
“In cultivation, there’s no such thing as smooth sailing; one always has to take some risks, and even we, the scions of families, are no exception.” “And besides, following us, you won’t really be taking a risk.”
After listening to Li Qingqing, Lin Jing fell into contemplation, inevitably thinking of the events of the day.
“Li Qingqing is right, cultivation is never plain sailing; risks are always a part of it,” thought Lin Jing.
He quickly made up his mind.
“Although I can’t deal with Liu Yiyuan for now, I could find a way to snatch the Cleansing Spirit Flower’s rhizome; after all, it isn’t cheap.”
“Qing Qing is right, cultivation does indeed require taking some risks…” Lin Jing suddenly spoke up.
“Lin Jing bro, does that mean you agree to go?” Li Qingqing asked excitedly. “Well, let’s talk about that when the time comes…”
“After all, your grandfather and the others haven’t even broken the seal yet…”
Lin Jing didn’t reject the idea, nor did he immediately agree.
“Besides, exploring a secret realm will probably take some time…”
“As you all know, the new steward Zheng is strict with management. If I can’t produce the elixir medicine, he really might revoke my status as an offering priest Pill Master at Yuebaolou.”
Li Qingqing smacked his forehead and said: “Right, how could we have forgotten about that…” “Lin Jing bro has alchemy tasks to do, unlike us…” At that moment, Li Tangyu spoke up: “Brother Lin, do you need me to help you make some?”
Lin Jing shook his head and said:
“Brother Li, I want to complete it on my own.” Li Tangyu was stunned for a moment, then he said:
“Brother Lin, I understand…”
“Come on, let’s not talk about that now, let’s have a drink…”
After saying that, Li Tangyu poured a cup of wine for each of the group.
Then, they all raised their glasses and drank in one gulp.
After putting down the glasses, Li Tangyu spoke up again:
“Brother Lin, we’d already decided before you came that we were going to visit the black market tonight. Why don’t you join us?” Lin Jing thought for a moment, and then nodded.
“All right…”
After all, he hadn’t been to the black market for quite a while, and this was a good opportunity to see if there were any spirit plants he needed.
If there were, he could take the chance to buy them.
The banquet lasted until the moon hung on the branches.
Afterward, everyone tidied up and set out for the black market.
Upon arriving at a teleportation array outside the Fang Market, the group used it to enter the black market.
After they all teleported over and regrouped, they walked deeper into the black market.
Arriving at the black market entrance, Li Tangyu paid fifty low-grade spirit stones, and the group followed him inside.
At that point, Li Tangyu said:
“I’ve heard that recently there’s a Talisman Master in the black market.” “Our visit today is perfect to check it out, and besides, it will help us prepare for the Demon Race Secret Realm in advance.”
“After all, we still don’t know the situation inside the Demon Race Secret Realm. Just in case there’s any danger, buying a couple of talismans for emergencies is also a good idea.”
“Brother Li is right…” Zhang Yuan nodded.
Then, the group continued to walk deeper inside.
Along the way, Huang Qingling and Li Qingqing were looking around excitedly, darting off to check various stalls.
But Lin Jing and the other two were much calmer, for they often frequented the black market and were used to its wonders.
They walked until they were deep inside the black market, and Li Tangyu suddenly stopped, pointing at a stall ahead:
“That stall there is…”
The group followed the direction Li Tangyu was pointing in…
They saw that the stall was positioned right next to the place where Lin Jing often sold his elixir medicine.
In front of the stall hung a banner that drooped down, which bore the words ‘Talisman Heir’ in large characters, uncannily mirroring his own title of Elixir valley Heir.
It seemed that the person who set up this stall did so deliberately.
Huang Qingling saw the ‘Talisman Heir’ banner and immediately became discontent:
“Talisman Heir…”
“Quite the lofty claim, do they think they’re the Elixir Valley Heir?”