Chapter 442: Selling Talismans

“Cannot engage in combat for ten years? That’s far too long!” Wang Qingjun said with a frown. If he couldn't fight for ten years, Wang Changhao could only diligently cultivate within the clan.

Lu Zhong lightly stroked his beard and explained, “He missed the best time for treatment. It’s a miracle he’s even alive. What’s ten years of recovery? High-level cultivators, when injured, might not recover even in a hundred years. Even an immortal elixir wouldn’t instantly heal a patient upon consumption.”

“Master is a peak second-tier alchemist, Uncle Eighteen, please listen to Master! Take good care of yourself.” Wang Qingqi chimed in, agreeing. Although he had already formed his foundation, he still showed the respect due to a disciple in front of Lu Zhong.

“Eighteenth Brother, please listen to Senior Brother Lu! Recover calmly; ten years isn’t that long. It’s a miracle you even survived. Just consider it a period of secluded cultivation.” Wang Changxue said with concern.

Wang Changhao nodded and said, “Then I’ll follow Fellow Daoist Lu’s advice! It’s indeed a miracle I survived this time. Next time I encounter them, I won’t be so polite.”

“Alright, Fellow Daoist Wang is awake now. As long as he recovers well, there won’t be any major problems. Junior Sister Wang, there are many matters waiting for me to handle at the sect; I’ll head back now.”

“Master, your disciple will see you off.” Wang Qingqi quickly followed Lu Zhong, intending to accompany him for a while.

Besides Lu Zhong, several Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Hundred Spirits Sect were accompanying him. Lu Zhong was a treasure of the Hundred Spirits Sect; had Wang Changxue not invited him, he wouldn’t have left the sect without permission.

“Master, this is the reward for healing Uncle Eighteen. It’s a small token of my appreciation; please don’t disdain it.” Wang Qingqi said politely and handed Lu Zhong a green storage pouch.

Lu Zhong accepted the storage pouch without ceremony. He sighed, looking meaningfully at Wang Qingqi: “If you had listened to me and stayed in the Hundred Spirits Sect back then, you would at least be a mid-grade second-tier alchemist by now. Your clan uncle wouldn’t have been left helpless when he was injured.”

Wang Qingqi gave a bitter smile and said seriously, “Master, my surname is Wang, and it was my clan that nurtured me. Now that I’ve achieved something in my studies, it’s my duty to repay my clan.”

“Oh, you! You’re still the same after all these years. Never mind, let’s not talk about it. Take care of yourself! I’m leaving now. Come to the Hundred Spirits Sect for tea sometime when you’re free.”

Lu Zhong departed, escorted by several fellow sect members. Wang Qingqi personally saw them out of Qinglian Villa, returning only after seeing them ten miles away.

Wang Changxue stayed at Qinglian Villa for a few days. When she left, Wang Changsheng gave her fifty thousand spirit stones to repay debts.

Su Cheng was still in secluded cultivation and had not yet emerged.

Under Wang Changsheng’s instruction, Wang Qingkai went to the Lin family to propose marriage. Upon learning it was a proposal for Wang Qiuhong, the Lin family readily agreed. Lin Yuanfang, the Lin family head’s daughter, married Wang Qiuhong.

Lin Yuanfang was twenty years old with a Three Spiritual Root aptitude. She was Lin Yuting’s grand-niece. Lin Yuting had already passed away.

More than half a year later, Wang Qiuhong’s grand wedding took place. The Wang family invited many guests, and Qinglian Villa was filled with joyous festivities.

In a quiet courtyard, Wang Changsheng and Lin Yuxin sat in a stone pavilion, drinking tea and chatting.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, from now on, our two families will be one. Some things are best left in the past, wouldn’t you agree?” Lin Yuxin said with a smile. Honestly, Lin Yuxin was very surprised to learn that Wang Changsheng had advanced to the Core Formation stage. After all, when she formed her foundation, Wang Changsheng had not yet done so, yet he had advanced to Core Formation before her.

Of course, this was related to the current situation. In recent years, there had been constant turmoil. The Purple Cloud Sect had moved to develop in Chu State. They had obtained few cultivation resources amidst the continuous unrest, and Lin Yuxin also couldn't cultivate in peace. She had also participated in major battles during the demonic invasion.

Members of the Wang family had joined the Taiyi Immortal Sect, formed marriage alliances with the Wang and Song families, and had the Hundred Spirits Sect as a backer. The Wang family’s influence was firmly established. After Lin Yuxin formed her Core, she learned of the minor conflict between the Lin and Wang families. Naturally, she wanted to resolve it. It’s better to make peace than to hold grudges. Lin Yuxin held a Core Formation celebration and specifically invited the Wang family to attend, also arranging for a marriage alliance between the Lin family and the Wang family.

Lin Yuxin was cultivated by the Purple Cloud Sect, but her surname was Lin. If this minor conflict wasn't resolved promptly, it could become a major problem in the future. What harm was there in resolving the rift between the two families with just one female clan member at the Qi Refining stage?

“As family, we speak frankly. From now on, we are in-laws. My grandson has married your grand-niece. Our two families should cooperate much more in the future. Fairy Lin, the Purple Cloud Sect excels at crafting talismans. You must require a lot of blank talisman paper! Our Wang family has a considerable amount of blank talisman paper. How about we cooperate?”

Sixty mu of spirit fields had been cultivated in Red Leaf Ridge, all planted with Seven Star Grass, used for making blank talisman paper. However, the Wang family didn't have many talisman crafters, so their consumption wasn't high. Additionally, the scales of the Golden-Scaled Carp could also be used to make talisman paper. As a result, the Wang family had accumulated a large quantity of blank talisman paper. They sold it in their shops, but didn't sell much in a year.

Now, Golden-Scaled Carp were no longer easy to sell. If it weren't for the fact that their scales could be used to make talisman paper, the Wang family would have stopped raising them long ago.

The Purple Cloud Sect was famous for its talisman techniques in the surrounding states. They had many talisman crafters, and their consumption of talisman paper must be considerable. If they could cooperate with the Purple Cloud Sect, the Wang family’s blank talisman paper would no longer be a problem to sell.

“If the quality of the talisman paper is fine, I can cooperate with your Wang family. As for the price, let our subordinates negotiate it.” Lin Yuxin readily agreed. The Purple Cloud Sect needed a large amount of talisman paper and already cooperated with several cultivation families. Adding the Wang family was simply another partnership.

Hearing this, the smile on Wang Changsheng’s face deepened. He said, “Fairy Lin is an elder of the Purple Cloud Sect, so you must be skilled in talisman techniques, right?”

“I am a peak second-tier talisman crafter. Why? Is Fellow Daoist Wang also interested in talisman techniques?”

Wang Changsheng smiled faintly and said, “My wife is quite interested in talisman techniques. I wonder if Fairy Lin could offer some guidance?”

Wang Ruyan was a mid-grade second-tier talisman crafter. If Lin Yuxin could offer her some pointers, she would benefit greatly.

“I wouldn’t dare presume to guide her. However, if Madam Wang is interested in talisman techniques, I could discuss them with her.”

Wang Changsheng was overjoyed. He called Wang Ruyan over and had her discuss talisman techniques with Lin Yuxin.

Lin Yuxin’s mastery of talisman crafting was profound, and Wang Ruyan benefited greatly from her discussions with Lin Yuxin.

After chatting for an hour, Lin Yuxin bid farewell and departed. Seeing that she was determined to leave, Wang Changsheng didn't press her to stay. He personally saw her off.

Three days later, Wang Qiuhong’s wedding took place. Hundreds of cultivators gathered in the reception hall.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan sat in the main seats. After drinking the tea offered by their grandson and his bride, they presented them with a gift.

Wang Changsheng personally refined a set of magical artifacts and gave them to the couple. In addition, there were five thousand spirit stones.

Wang Ruyan gave them five second-tier talismans as a wedding gift, along with five thousand spirit stones.

After the completion of Wang Qiuhong’s wedding, Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan both entered secluded cultivation.

Wang Qingshan and Wang Qingjun also entered secluded cultivation, aiming to break through to higher realms.