"From today onwards, wear this mask and go out of the city twenty-eight days later. At midnight, go to the pine forest fifty miles west of the city, and you will naturally be able to enter the Ghost City," Soul Haunting Horse-Face calculated with his fingers and said.
"Twenty-eight days later, at midnight, pine forest …" Shen Luo muttered. He didn't quite understand the meaning of Soul Haunting Horse-Face's words, but he firmly remembered this information.
"There are many kinds of treasures in the Ghost City, but most of them are expensive. Take advantage of this month to collect more Immortal Jade, so that you won't come back empty-handed," Soul Haunting Horse-Face continued.
"Can Immortal Jade be used in the Ghost City?" Shen Luo asked with some surprise.
"Immortal Jade is the common currency of the Three Realms. It can be used anywhere," Soul Haunting Horse-Face said.
"So that's how it is. Thank you for your guidance, Senior," Shen Luo put the mask on the table and said with cupped hands.
"Prepare well," Soul Haunting Horse-Face said, and then his figure flashed, disappearing into thin air.
After Soul Haunting Horse-Face left, Shen Luo stood in place for a while, his complexion somewhat uncertain.
During this period of time, although he had earned some Immortal Jade from carrying out missions, every time he went out with Soul Haunting Horse-Face, the cost was not small. In addition to the cost of drawing the Lightning Talisman, he only had about thirty Immortal Jade left.
For an ordinary cultivator, this number was already not a small fortune. Even if he was a guest of the Bai Family, he would have to save up for three to five years. It was enough to buy a passable magic tool, but if it was in the Ghost City, he was afraid that it wouldn't be enough.
While thinking, he picked up the ghost mask and looked at it carefully. He vaguely sensed that there was a flow of Yin Qi, but it was unusually obscure.
He tried to pour his magic power into it, but it was like a clay ox entering the sea. The mask didn't move at all.
"Sure enough, it has some skills. I guess this mask will only play its role when the Ghost City opens," Shen Luo secretly said, and put away the mask.
He walked to the bedside, took out the stone box from under the bed, and took out the thirty pieces of Immortal Jade from inside.
After a quick count, he found that there were only thirty-six pieces, of which twenty were obtained just a few days ago.
After Shen Luo put away the immortal jade, he lowered his head and muttered to himself.
If he wanted to earn immortal jade in less than a month, the most feasible method was to continue accepting exorcism missions.
Now that his cultivation had entered the late stage of Qi Refinement, combined with the Little Thunder Talisman, the Ghost Howl Ring, and the Slanting Moon Steps, his battle prowess was quite impressive. Even without the help of the Soul Hooking Horse Face, as long as it wasn't a ghost in the fasting stage, he was confident that he could deal with it.
"Another way is to sell charms. At present, I have almost mastered the Little Thunder Charms, and the success rate is quite high. Shopkeeper Ma of the Treasure Record Hall has also said that he is willing to buy the Little Thunder Charms. This is also a way." Shen Luo thought and murmured.
He calculated in his mind and quickly arranged a plan for the opening of the Ghost City. For the time being, he would temporarily stop cultivating. While accepting tasks, he would draw talismans and do his best to earn immortal jade in preparation for the opening of the Ghost City.
…
The next morning, there weren't many pedestrians on the street. Shen Luo's figure appeared outside the Treasure Record Hall and stepped inside.
"I haven't seen Young Master Shen for a while. Since you've come so early in the morning, what do you want to buy?" As soon as Shopkeeper Ma saw Shen Luo, he immediately greeted him warmly.
"Young Master Shen, please have some tea." Ma Xiuxiu was also in the store. Her face revealed a slightly shy smile as she poured him a cup of tea.
"Miss Ma is too polite." Shen Luo slightly nodded to Ma Xiuxiu, then turned to Shopkeeper Ma.
"A few days ago, Shopkeeper Ma said that the store was also buying charms. What do you think of my charms?" He didn't beat around the bush and directly took out a Little Thunder Charm and placed it on the table.
When Shopkeeper Ma heard Shen Luo's words, he was stunned for a moment. However, he was a shrewd businessman who had been doing business for many years and immediately recovered. He picked up the Little Thunder Charm and examined it carefully.
"It's a very good Thunder Charm. I heard that Shen Daoyou recently activated a powerful Thunder Charm and consecutively killed all the ghosts in Jianye City. Could it be this charm?" Shopkeeper Ma said with a smile on his face.
"Shopkeeper Ma is well-informed. Yes, it's this Little Thunder Charm. It's a low-level charm." Shen Luo didn't hide it and simply introduced it.
"Little Thunder Charm, Little Thunder Charm …" Shopkeeper Ma's eyes flashed slightly as he muttered.
"The purchase of charms generally depends on its power. Can I test the power of this charm? Young Master, don't worry. Regardless of whether the store buys this charm or not, the used one will be compensated according to the market price. "Shopkeeper Ma quickly raised his head and said.
"Of course." Shen Luo nodded.
"Young Master, please come with me. Miss Xiu, you look after the store." Shopkeeper Ma said to Ma Xiu Xiu. Then, he led Shen Luo to the backyard.
After a while, the two of them returned with smiles on their faces.
Shopkeeper Ma immediately agreed to buy the Little Thunder Charm after witnessing its power.
Originally, low-level charms like the Little Thunder Charm were settled in gold and silver. However, Shopkeeper Ma reluctantly agreed to settle in immortal jade under Shen Luo's insistence. The two of them haggled in the backyard and decided to buy it at the price of one immortal jade for fifteen Little Thunder Charms.
After the deal was settled, Shen Luo didn't stay in the store for long. He bought a large amount of yellow charm paper and charm ink. Then, he quickly bid farewell and left.
"Do you think this price is suitable?" Shopkeeper Ma whispered to Ma Xiu Xiu as soon as Shen Luo left.
"Ghost attacks have been frequent in recent years. This Little Thunder Charm can restrain ghosts. I think that as long as we publicize it a little, most people will think of ways to get some. So, we don't have to worry about not being able to sell it. In addition, go and get another batch of primeval stones. "Ma Xiu Xiu's expression changed. She no longer had the shyness from before. Her eyes were as bright as a mirror.
"Okay, I will arrange it in a moment." Shopkeeper Ma nodded.
"The ghost attack in Hidden Wind Valley was also quelled by this Shen Luo. It seems that this person is indeed extraordinary. In the future, we should have more dealings with him. Don't be stingy with your wealth. Try to rope him in as much as possible." Ma Xiu Xiu paused for a moment and continued.
Shopkeeper Ma hurriedly agreed.
At this moment, a guest walked in. Ma Xiu Xiu's expression once again changed to that of a delicate young girl and went to greet the guest.
… …
Shen Luo left the Record Hall and quickly arrived at the entrance of the Bai Estate.
"Shen Luo!"
"It's really him!"
"Have you heard? A few days ago, Shen Luo teamed up with another Soul Condensation Stage expert to help the family head destroy the ghosts entrenched in Hidden Wind Valley."
"Because of this mission, our Bai Family has already surpassed the Lin and Du Family. Even if they join forces, they are still no match for us!"
"How delightful!"
Seeing Shen Luo appear, the surrounding guests of the Bai Family began to discuss. Their gazes no longer had the slightest contempt, but were filled with reverence.
When Shen Luo saw this scene, he frowned and then relaxed his brows.
Once again, he deeply experienced the difference between the Immortal Cultivation World and the mortal world. All morality and human feelings were as thin as a piece of white paper. Only with great strength could one be respected. Otherwise, one could only become the target of others' oppression.
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