The increase in price for consigned spirit talismans is indeed good news for him!
The premium [Rejuvenation Talisman], which originally sold for two spirit stones each, can now be sold for three spirit stones each.
For every spirit talisman sold, Shen Xuan will pay him a fifteen percent commission.
This is cost-free and risk-free income!
With a casual stroll, one can earn a dozen or so spirit stones a month.
Where in the world can you find such a good deal!
"That's all."
Shen Xuan emptied his storage pouch, only revealing seven or eight premium [Rejuvenation Talismans].
This left Zhao Chunsheng disappointed.
"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Zhao. These days, I've been in seclusion, focusing on making [Rejuvenation Talismans], earning a wave of spirit stones first!"
Originally, Shen Xuan planned to invest time and effort into refining [Rejuvenation Talisman], elevating his skills to the mastery stage.
The application range of [Rejuvenation Talisman] is more extensive than [Water Control Talisman], with no issues concerning shipment.
Moreover, he can also make use of it.
Despite acquiring the [Self-Healing] talent.
However, enhancing such a talent is cumbersome, merely at the proficient stage.
If coupled with the [Rejuvenation Talisman], the healing and recovery effects must certainly be better.
"But, Fellow Daoist Zhao, are those demon hunters reliable?"
Shen Xuan seemed concerned.
Since Zhao Chunsheng is not a talisman master.
Suddenly selling a large quantity of water-based [Rejuvenation Talisman].
Anyone with the motive can trace back to Shen Xuan through him.
"Reliable!"
Zhao Chunsheng was nonchalant.
"Besides, making premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] isn't strange. You're being too cautious!"
In the realm of cultivation, talisman making is less challenging than alchemy, array formation, or artifact refining.
Talisman making is the least demanding among the six foundational skills of cultivation.
But this doesn't mean talisman making is easy.
Almost all cultivators possess one or two talisman-making skills.
However, those who can become talisman masters are few and far between.
Loose cultivators who reach the late stage of Qi Cultivation mostly have a specialized skill.
Shen Xuan intensively honed his talisman skills at Cyan Dragon Bay Market for over forty years.
After advancing to a middle-grade talisman master, he can produce large quantities of premium [Rejuvenation Talismans], perfectly reasonable.
In the cultivation realm, many cultivators gradually amass knowledge until sudden enlightenment, leaping forward in skills.
To Zhao Chunsheng, Shen Xuan was stuck in the early stage of Qi Cultivation for too long, cultivating a cautious personality, being overly meticulous.
"Fellow Daoist Zhao, exercise caution. As per the usual arrangement, I'll give you a fifteen percent commission."
Shen Xuan contemplated and reminded Zhao Chunsheng.
Even paying Zhao Chunsheng a commission, the sales price of the premium [Rejuvenation Talisman] is significantly higher than selling it to the Ding Family shop.
Indeed.
When purchasing materials for [Rejuvenation Talisman] at the Ding Family shop, Shopkeeper Ding conveyed some bad news.
"The price of cinnabar and talisman paper for [Rejuvenation Talisman] has increased."
Originally, a bottle of cinnabar and one hundred twenty pieces of talisman paper cost only thirty spirit stones.
Now, it has risen to thirty-six spirit stones!
Shen Xuan was immediately unhappy: "Shopkeeper Ding, that's not being very reasonable!"
Was this trying to exploit a familiar customer?
Shopkeeper Ding promptly explained: "Calm down, Talisman Master Shen! Two months later, Cyan Cloud Sect will call cultivators for pioneering."
"[Rejuvenation Talisman] is a commonly used talisman, and our procurement prices for related materials are also rising."
"This is good news, Talisman Master Shen! As the tide rises, so will the price for [Rejuvenation Talisman]! I'll offer a thirty percent increase for ordinary [Rejuvenation Talismans] and forty percent for premium ones!"
Shen Xuan sensed Shopkeeper Ding's attempt to curry favor.
He is currently a significant client of the Ding Family store.
On procuring talisman materials and selling spirit talismans, the Ding Family store profits twice!
"Alright." Shen Xuan agreed.
With a decisive purchase, 360 sets of talisman-making materials were acquired by paying 108 spirit stones, nearly emptying his storage pouch.
He plans to focus on [Rejuvenation Talisman] for profit, thereby acquiring other cultivation resources.
After advancing to the fifth layer of Qi Cultivation, purchasing an attack spiritual artifact is necessary.
Moreover, he intends to continue the acquisition of demon beasts' talents, enhancing spirit root qualities.
All these require spirit stones.
Upon returning home.
He, along with Ding Yuyao, indulged in a duo exercise warm-up match.
During travels, their living quarters lacked privacy, hence they hadn't engaged in a vigorous workout.
Now, Shen Xuan delivered an impressive performance.
Making Ding Yuyao understand what it means to find oasis after prolonged drought!
It was quite a gratifying experience!
Afterward, Shen Xuan instructed his petite wife, that he intends to seclude himself making talismans.
To guard the house strictly, and not venture out.
Keep anyone from entering except Zhao Chunsheng.
Over the next month, Shen Xuan dedicated himself to practicing and crafting [Rejuvenation Talismans].
Sticking to the daily production of twelve [Rejuvenation Talismans].
Three hundred sixty sets of talisman materials exhausted within a month's span.
[Rejuvenation Talisman: Mastery (6/400)]
After a month of hard work, the skill of [Rejuvenation Talisman] finally elevated to the mastery stage.
Similar to [Water Control Talisman], the success rate stands at roughly forty percent.
From three hundred sixty materials, one hundred thirty [Rejuvenation Talismans] were produced, with thirty being premium ones.
"Due to the constraints of cultivation realm, the skill with [Rejuvenation Talisman] is temporarily capped."
Shen Xuan pondered internally.
According to Shopkeeper Ding's pricing, these [Rejuvenation Talismans] could fetch two hundred ten spirit stones.
A profit margin of one hundred spirit stones monthly!
His largest expenditure now is the Spirit Gathering Array in the practice room, consuming thirty spirit stones monthly.
Beyond that, lodging and meals for him and his wife, are approximately three to five spirit stones each month.
"With sixty spirit stones surplus each month, another round of demon beast talent acquisition becomes feasible."
Shen Xuan divided the made [Rejuvenation Talismans] into three portions.
Ten premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] were reserved as personal backups, stored in his storage pouch.
One hundred ordinary [Rejuvenation Talismans] were sold to the Ding Family store, exchanging materials and a small amount of spirit stones.
Twenty premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] were given to Zhao Chunsheng for consigned sale.
According to his cultivation timeline, a breakthrough to the fifth layer of Qi Cultivation is expected in half a year.
By then, increased cultivation realm shall allow further enhancement in talisman-making skills.
Upon finishing the seclusion.
Shen Xuan began by bathing and changing clothes, approaching his charming wife with captivating eyes, engaged tirelessly throughout the night.
So, farming is truly exhausting!
Early the next morning, he entered the Ding Family shop.
Upon entry, it was apparent that the prices for elixirs, talismans, magical artifacts, spirit wine, and other cultivation spiritual objects were increased.
It seemed notably more than previous years.
Could Cyan Cloud Sect's pioneering effort possess hidden elements?
No matter, Shen Xuan avoids responding to such pioneering service.
Cyan Cloud Sect never publicizes the count of fallen cultivators.
Reportedly, during each pioneering, at least ten percent of loose cultivators meet their end in the wilderness.
Upon Shen Xuan's entry, Shopkeeper Ding warmly welcomed him, leading him to the VIP room, serving personally prepared spirit tea.
"Well, Talisman Master Shen lives up to his name! Crafting a hundred [Rejuvenation Talismans] so quickly!"
He presented three hundred sixty talisman materials, and twelve spirit stones.
"Talisman Master Shen, why are there no premium [Rejuvenation Talismans]?"
"The few fortunate instances of crafting premium [Rejuvenation Talismans] were saved for personal use," Shen Xuan replied indifferently.
Shopkeeper Ding nodded in understanding, refraining from further inquiry.
"Talisman Master Shen, this pioneering Cyan Cloud Sect invested heavily!"
"Oh? Do tell."
"Cyan Cloud Sect has offered ten Foundation Establishment Pills, rewarding the top ten pioneering contributors!"
"Ah! That truly is grandiose!"
A Foundation Establishment Pill commands a price over ten thousand spirit stones.
Especially those produced by sects, quality assured, they are priceless and rarely acquired.
Even Shen Xuan, cautious Dao cultivator valuing safety, showed some interest hearing this.
For cultivators with average spirit root talent, Foundation Establishment Pills are essential for breakthroughs to Foundation Establishment.
Some even prepare two pills.
"Cautious, safety first!"
"I have the mysterious jade talisman, advancing securely, no need for risks!"
Shen Xuan repeatedly reminded himself internally.
This helped suppress impulsive desires to partake in pioneering service.
"For Cyan Cloud Sect to offer such significant rewards, there must be a reason!"