CHAPTER 41: CHAPTER 41: YIN YANG INVERSION ARRAY

"Shen Family people!"

Yun Conghui’s eyes lit up, "Master Shen’s background is indeed extraordinary. I must have been shortsighted, but in the future, you will be the son-in-law of our Yun Family. Haha, we’re all family. My full name is Yun Conghui; you can call me Uncle Hui, just like him."

"These are what I plan to sell. Uncle Hui, please take a look."

Shen Wang was not polite; he pointed to the talismans laid out to one side. He had taken out all the Silver Radiance Talismans, thirty Low-Level Fireball Talismans, and five Intermediate Fireball Talismans.

Apart from leaving four Low-Level Fireball Talismans for backup, he planned to sell all the talismans he had.

"So many."

Yun Conghui was surprised, even more so when he saw the Intermediate Fireball Talismans.

In his perception, this person was no more than Fourth-Layer Qi Cultivation, yet he could make Intermediate Fireball Talismans. This is something only many Late-Stage Qi Cultivation or even Foundation Establishment Stage Talisman Masters could accomplish.

"Accumulated stock for a long time, planning to sell it for a set of arrays."

Shen Wang said, stating his stance regardless of whether Yun Conghui could discern if these talismans were made recently.

Yun Conghui walked over and first picked up an Intermediate Fireball Talisman to inspect it, the surprise in his eyes growing stronger. He turned his head and smiled, "It seems I wasn’t wrong to call you that. You truly deserve the title of Master."

"You’re too kind." Shen Wang smiled modestly, knowing that it was impossible to hide his skill from someone with Yun Conghui’s vision.

Paper Kite, upon hearing this, was extremely delighted yet a bit apprehensive. Would her husband, being so capable, disdain her?

Yun Conghui looked at Paper Kite with appreciation, "You are excellent. From now on, the responsibility of managing this shop is yours."

"Ah."

Paper Kite was stunned, feeling as if a pie had fallen from the sky and she hadn’t quite reacted.

Being a shopkeeper might just involve managing daily operations, but here, the position was second only to the steward. With her status, unless she advanced to the Innate, she was unqualified.

Now that she was being promoted exceptionally, it must have been due to other reasons. She couldn’t help but look at Shen Wang.

"Even as a shopkeeper, don’t neglect your cultivation. I still hope you can advance to Innate soon."

Shen Wang smiled, knowing that Yun Conghui had found out he was a Talisman Master and therefore promoted Paper Kite with special treatment. He didn’t mind, as the higher Paper Kite’s status here, the more it would benefit him.

"Haha, rest assured, niece Paper Kite has good talent, and there will certainly be no problem breaking through. Our association will also support her."

Yun Conghui promised, thinking Shen Wang was dissatisfied that Paper Kite hadn’t reached Innate and was somewhat unworthy of him.

"Enough about that. Could you calculate the price for me?" Shen Wang pointed at the talismans.

"Alright."

Yun Conghui’s fingers moved agilely, quickly inspecting each talisman. He found that they were all of excellent quality and that the level of the talismans was clearly improving.

This situation indicated that the person making them was growing rapidly.

Moreover, he found that these talismans were very new and had formed not long ago, indicating significant improvement in a short time.

He pondered thoughtfully; this person must have exceptional talent in talismanic magic to show such clear progress.

He had to secure this resource and not let others take it away.

He smiled and said, "Shen Wang, you are already considered a Talisman Master. I can offer your Silver Radiance Talismans at a purchase price of four Spirit Stones each, and nine for the Low-Level Fireball Talismans. What do you say?"

Shen Wang was surprised, "At that rate, you would only earn one Spirit Stone."

"No matter, as long as you’re satisfied, just continue selling your talismans to us whenever possible."

Yun Conghui laughed heartily, "Moreover, both your Shen Family and our Yun Family belong to the forces under the Celestial Travel Sect. This is keeping the resources within familiar circles."

"So, the Celestial Commerce Association is as well?"

Shen Wang mused.

"Of course, otherwise, why would it have the same name?" Yun Conghui laughed, "This association was initiated by our Yun Family under the sect’s guidance to help the sect gather some resources as well."

These words made Shen Wang feel complicated. The Celestial Travel Sect... When he heard the name of this association, the idea crossed his mind, and it turned out to be true.

He was once an Outer Disciple of the Celestial Travel Sect, but an accident forced him to leave in disgrace.

"Being from the Shen Family means we’re closer. If the sect knows of your skill, they will surely be pleased and might even recruit you as a steward."

Yun Conghui laughed.

"Maybe, but that’s for the future. For now, let’s focus on selling talismans for resources."

Shen Wang dismissed some thoughts, not saying much about sect matters.

"I’m prepared to offer thirteen Spirit Stones each for the Intermediate Fireball Talismans, making a total of three hundred eighty for all these talismans. How does that sound?" Yun Conghui’s attitude became more courteous, not only because of Shen Wang’s status as a Grand Talisman Master but also due to his family background.

Although the Shen Family could no longer compare to the Yun Family, he was not a high-ranking member or core descendant of the Yun Family, so he had no right to look down on them.

"That’s more than enough. You’ve given me a higher procurement price than usual; how could I not be satisfied?"

Shen Wang smiled, "I’m planning to purchase a basic household array. Do you have any recommendations?"

"Based on array flags or array plates?" Yun Conghui asked.

"Definitely array flags. Array plates are beyond my budget." Shen Wang shook his head. Array flags and plates are two basic components of portable arrays; the former is similar to talismans but more stable, while the latter is akin to a tangible magical artifact, more precise and reliable, and lasts longer.

The difference in power isn’t much; the latter is simply more expensive and easier to deploy as one array plate can sometimes operate an array.

He got straight to the point, "Tell me the prices."

"A basic maze array, trapping array, and defense array of the Treasure Tier range from tens to over a hundred Spirit Stones, useful for ordinary people, early-stage Qi Cultivation, or Postnatal Martial Artists. Higher levels or more functions start at two hundred and above, depending on your needs."

Yun Conghui explained.

"I’d like maze, trapping, and defense, at least effective against the Innate Grandmaster Level."

Shen Wang stated his specific needs.

"In that case, it’s likely over five hundred."

Yun Conghui glanced at the talismans, noting that the money from selling them wouldn’t suffice, "I recommend the Yin Yang Inversion Array. This comprehensive low-level array combines maze and trapping effects, and can reverse a degree of Yin Yang Power, thus turning certain attacks back, making it a versatile defensive setup. It can confine a Late-Stage Qi Cultivation Cultivator for the time it takes for one incense stick to burn."

"How many Spirit Stones?"

Shen Wang estimated this array would be less than five hundred, or else he wouldn’t have been offered it.

"Four hundred eighty, but I can give you a ten percent discount, bringing it down to four hundred thirty-two Spirit Stones. What do you think?"

Yun Conghui appeared quite generous.

"I’ll take it and also buy some talisman paper and rune liquid."

Shen Wang decided to first test this entry-level comprehensive array, as he truly couldn’t afford anything more expensive at the moment. He would upgrade to a more advanced one when wealthier in the future.

"No rush, let me first discuss the drawbacks of this array."