"Years ago, I was sent to Jianye City because of an important matter. To avoid trouble, I pretended to be what I was before. I didn't mean to deceive you. Please forgive me." Ma Xiuxiu curtsied.
"Sent to Jianye City?" Shen Luo caught the word.
"To tell you the truth, I am a member of the Jubao Hall. Years ago, I made a mistake and was sent to Jianye City to run a small shop. Recently, I was finally forgiven and returned to the headquarters in Chang 'an City." Ma Xiuxiu sat down and said.
"Miss Ma is a member of the Jubao Hall?" Shen Luo was surprised.
He had been in Chang 'an for more than half a month. Although he didn't go out much, he heard a lot about Chang' an City from Xie Yuxin. He knew the names of several big forces in Chang 'an City.
Chang 'an City was led by the Tang Empire, but the Transformation Temple, Mount Putuo, and other big sects also had cultivators stationed in Chang' an City.
The Jubao Hall was also a big force in Chang 'an City. However, unlike the Tang Empire and the Transformation Temple, the Jubao Hall was a business giant. It was one of the three big Chambers of Commerce in Chang' an City. It had many branches in almost all the big cities of the Tang Empire. It was even said that the Jubao Hall was very powerful outside of the Tang Empire.
"I am just a small member of the Jubao Hall. I am not a big shot." Ma Xiuxiu smiled faintly.
"Even a small member can easily find out my whereabouts. The Jubao Hall's power is unfathomable." Shen Luo smiled and said meaningfully.
"Shen Daoyou, don't misunderstand. I came here a little presumptuously, but I don't mean any harm. I came here because of this talisman. "Ma Xiuxiu said hurriedly and turned over her right hand.
A purple shadow flashed in her palm and a purple talisman appeared. It was an Immobilization Talisman.
Shen Luo was very familiar with the strokes and lines on the talisman. He had drawn it himself.
A thought flashed through his mind, and he understood how Ma Xiuxiu had found this place.
"Back when we were in Jianye City, I sold countless talismans that Young Master Shen had drawn. I was quite familiar with the talismans you drew. When I came across this talisman by chance, I saw some traces of Young Master Shen from the talismans on it. Therefore, I used some of my connections in the Treasure Trove Hall to investigate the origin of this talisman and found my way here." As expected, Ma Xiuxiu quickly explained.
"Yes, this talisman was indeed made by me." Shen Luo didn't deny it and nodded.
"Sure enough, Young Master Shen, you were only able to draw low-ranked magic charms like the Small Thunder Charm when you were in the Bai Family. But, it hasn't been long since you started to draw high-ranked magic charms. Young Master Shen, you're indeed a charm crafting genius that's rarely seen in a hundred years." Ma Xiuxiu's face exposed an excited look.
"Miss Ma, you flatter me. Since Miss Ma has gone through so much trouble, is there something you need from me? "Shen Luo habitually asked humbly.
"I've come to visit you because I have something to ask of you. I hope that Young Master Shen can help me since we've known each other for so many years." Ma Xiuxiu suddenly made a deep bow.
"Miss Ma, you don't have to do this. You and I are old acquaintances. I'll help you as long as it's within my ability. But, I don't know what you need from me." Shen Luo hastily helped the woman up.
"This matter isn't complicated for Young Master Shen. I want to ask Young Master Shen to draw a magic charm for me." Ma Xiuxiu said and took out a piece of white paper from her bosom. A magic charm was written on it.
Shen Luo looked at it carefully. The charm characters of this magic charm were exceptionally complex. They were far more complicated than the Thunder Charm, Body Securing Charm and other high-ranked magic charms. So, it should be some kind of high-ranked magic charm.
However, the addendum next to it stated that there were no special requirements for the paper and ink used to draw this magic charm. The most common yellow charm paper and ordinary ink would suffice.
"What kind of magic charm is this?" Shen Luo was quite surprised and asked.
"This magic charm is called the Memory Charm. It's a high-ranked magic charm. It can sneak into other people's dreams after it's activated. It doesn't need to be activated because of its special nature. So, it can be drawn with ordinary charm paper and ink, "Ma Xiuxiu explained.
"So, the magic charms are really broad and profound. There's a magic charm that can sneak into dreams." Shen Luo murmured. Then, he started to study the charm characters of the Memory Charm attentively. It seemed that he was obsessed with it.
Ma Xiuxiu saw this situation and sat quietly on the side. She didn't disturb him.
After a quarter of an hour, Shen Luo returned to his senses and raised his head.
"I'm sorry. I was fascinated by the charm characters. So, I left Miss Ma here. Please forgive me," he patted his head and said in a vexed manner.
"Young Master Shen, you're so engrossed in studying the magic charms. I can only admire you," Ma Xiuxiu said with a smile.
"I don't know what Miss Ma wants to draw this magic charm for?" Shen Luo suddenly thought of something and asked.
"Young Master Shen, don't worry. I don't want to use this magic charm to do anything evil. This matter started a year ago. My father was also a member of the Ju Bao Hall. A few months ago, my father and other members of the Hall carried out a dangerous mission. They were plotted against by a demon and fell into a coma. An expert in the Treasure Trove Hall had seen it and said that my father had fallen victim to that person's evil technique. His soul was immersed in a dreamland and he needed to use this Memory Charm to enter the dreamland and break that evil technique. Only then could he wake my father up. "Ma Xiuxiu sighed softly and explained.
"Your father is unconscious? Could it be Shopkeeper Ma? "Shen Luo raised his eyebrows. He couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
"Shopkeeper Ma is my distant cousin. We used to call each other father and daughter in Jian Ye City for convenience. My father is someone else," Ma Xiuxiu shook her head and said.
"I see. But as far as I know, there are many magic charms under the Ju Bao Hall. Could it be that they can't draw this Memory Charm?" Shen Luo nodded and asked.
"It's extremely difficult to make this Memory Charm. I've already asked several magic charms to help me. Unfortunately, they all failed. Although there are many magic charms in the Ju Bao Hall, I don't have much power in the Ju Bao Hall. I can't ask those real masters to help me. Now that my father's condition is getting worse, I've come to ask Young Master Shen for help, "Ma Xiuxiu said with red eyes.
Shen Luo heard this and sat there silently.
"Young Master Shen, my father's cultivation is not high. Although I have used medicinal pills to maintain the vitality of his body, I'm afraid that he won't be able to live for long. Please help me this time. I won't let you do it for free. If you have any requests, just tell me." Ma Xiuxiu saw that Shen Luo was silent, so she begged him.
"Miss Ma, it's not that I don't wish to help you. But, my innate talent in the field of magic charms is only ordinary. I've relied on the guidance of an expert, and I've spent a lot of time in diligent practice to barely draw a few high-ranked magic charms. But, that expert has left. So, I don't have the confidence to help you draw this' Memory Charm 'by myself," the corners of Shen Luo's mouth moved. He raised his head, and looked at Ma Xiuxiu as he said.
In fact, he also had his own difficulties.
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