Cultivating Immortality in the Winter Wasteland

When Chen Wang came to Tiangong Pavilion, a young and shrewd man came up to him quickly.

"What do you want, fellow Taoist?"

This young man is in his twenties and looks very enthusiastic. He is wearing a smart uniform and looks very energetic.

"I want to buy a complete collection of talismans." Chen Wang said.

"Okay, fellow Taoist, come with me," the young man said.

Soon, he led Chen Wang to a row of shelves.

These were wooden shelves in which a book was placed.

The young guy introduced: "This book covers some of the talismans of the foundation building period, and almost all of the talismans of the Qi training period."

"It's worth fifty spirit stones."

Chen Wang couldn't help but be stunned for a moment: "It's just a partial foundation-building talisman with fifty spirit stones?"

The young man said seriously: "If they were all Foundation Establishment period talismans, the price would probably be doubled or tripled. In fact, this price is quite reasonable."

"The collection of similar talismans here in Baibao Pavilion is less, requiring seventy spirit stones."

He was very articulate and extremely kind.

Chen Wang couldn't help but take another look at him. Among the immortal cultivators he had met previously who served as waiters, none were as arrogant as him.

I also know how to do market research... Chen Wang said: "Are there any more advanced ones? For example, a talisman that covers the entire foundation building period."

The young man couldn't help but take another look at Chen Wang, and his eyes lit up: "Of course, it is, but it's too expensive. Look, this book is worth one hundred and eighty spiritual stones, covering most of the talismans in the foundation building period."

Chen Wang couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth. The price is really ridiculously expensive!

"This one sounds pretty good."

The young man's eyes lit up again and he said, "You have a friendly eye. Do you want this book?"

Chen Wang shook his head: "No."

Young guy: “…………”

He seemed to be choked, but still kept a warm smile on his face, picked up another book and said,

"Then why not just get this one. It covers most of the talismans in the Qi training period. It is basically enough. There are also some talismans in the foundation building period. In fact, I personally think this one is the most cost-effective. After all, there are too few talismans in the foundation building period. It’s basically not used much.”

He looked like he was thinking about Chen Wang, and he spoke sincerely.

Chen Wang nodded: "You are right, foundation building is really not of much use now."

Those who hang out in Fangshi are basically Qi practicing monks. You can become a master by practicing Qi at the ninth level.

Basically, you can't see the talismans of the foundation building stage. Even if you see them, you can't stop them.

The value is too high and few people own it.

The young man smiled and said, "Then I'll wrap this book up for you?"

Chen Wang shook his head: "No."

Young guy: “…………”

Facts have proved that Tiangong Pavilion's vocational training is relatively professional, or this young man's quality is relatively high.

Even so, he did not show any expression of disgust or impatience, nor did he punch Chen Wang in the eye.

Instead, he continued to smile and said: "Fellow Taoist, if you need anything, tell me so that I can recommend it to you."

"Actually, it doesn't matter whether you buy it or not. As long as you come, you recognize our Tiangong Pavilion."

The young man said seriously.

Chen Wangdu admired this young man a little.

How did he manage to be so professional, yet so lively and down-to-earth.

Not even like a cultivator!

But in this city where immortal cultivators gather,

It would obviously seem a bit strange to ask someone if they are cultivators of immortality.

So Chen Wang just thought about it and said, "Is there any appraisal service?"

The young man continued to display his professionalism and said enthusiastically: "Yes."

“The prices vary depending on the item.”

Chen Wang asked curiously: "How much is it specifically? What's the difference?"

The young man explained: "The normal appraisal is ten spirit stones at a time. If a certificate needs to be issued, fifty spirit stones are needed. If it involves treasures in some ruins, the price will be even higher."

Chen Wang was stunned when he heard this.

After a while, he murmured: "Your place is really good at making money."

The young man said: "This is all for everyone's convenience. After all, knowledge is power."

When Chen Wang heard this, he glanced at him in surprise and thought, "Is this kid also a time traveler?"

He glanced at the young man hesitantly and said, "The king of heaven and the tiger of the earth?"

The young man was finally stunned this time: "What?"

Chen Wang said again uncertainly: "Have you received the red envelope from Alipay?"

The young clerk was even more confused. He understood the red envelope, but he couldn't understand the Alipay.

"What's Alipay? Is this a newly opened store?"

Chen Wang shook his head: "It's okay. I hear your accent is a bit like someone from my hometown. I'll tell you some dialect."

The young man smiled and said suddenly: "When you say that, I think your accent is a bit familiar."

Then he looked like he was thinking seriously.

"Speaking of which, fellow Taoist, you look a bit like an older brother from my neighbor's house when I was a child."

Oh my god, brother!

Chen Wang's mouth twitched.

The young man asked again: "I wonder where your Taoist friend is from?"

Chen Wang said: "He is from Daliushu Village near Handan, Zhao State."

The young man didn't talk nonsense and said with some pity, "That's such a pity. I'm from Pingjin County, Yan State."

Immortal cultivators from the two villages and counties started chatting here.

The young man suddenly felt like meeting an old friend in a foreign country. Although he was not from the same hometown, he came from the lower class.

Seeing his familiar look, Chen Wang couldn't help but regret joking with him just now.

He cleared his throat and said, "I bought the complete collection of talismans for the Foundation Establishment Period."

Young guy: “…………”

He couldn't help being stunned for a moment, staring at the young man in front of him with wide eyes.

Although his clothes are simple, he is handsome and handsome.

Of course, this is not the focus of his concern. The point is that since you want to buy it, why did you say you won’t buy it just now?

After chatting for a while about appraisal, you told me to buy this again!

But he still said kindly: "Fellow Taoist, you are really visionary and far-sighted. I think you will definitely become a powerful Talisman Master in the future!"

Chen Wang laughed and said, "People always have to pursue something."

The young fellow was convinced.

Although he is now just a low-level monk on the third level of Qi training, and he works as a waiter here,

But he still feels that he will become a great person in the future. In the folk legends of immortality, there are many stories of people who came to practice Taoism in old age and became immortals.

This young guy often uses this to motivate himself.

He looked at Chen Wang and thought in his mind: "This person spent a lot of money to buy materials in order to learn talismans. It is indeed rare. He will be like me in the future and will become a great person!"