Before closing his eyes to block out the glare, Aventurine half-squinted and caught sight of that dazzling, luxurious violet light.
Mm…
Aventurine silently pondered within.
Someone had just obtained a gold-tier Curio, and in the blink of an eye, a purple Curio appeared right after. This kind of luck was honestly impossible not to envy.
But he quickly adjusted his mindset, and there was even a trace of secret delight mixed in.
Did this mean that his perception of luck had finally begun to function stably?
Holding onto that speculation and anticipation, he calmly crossed one leg over the other.
The light faded, and Bailu lowered the sleeve that had been shielding her eyes. At this moment, an unusual talisman paper had appeared in her hand.
This thin, light-yellow sheet of paper strangely radiated a sense of power, though that feeling was difficult to describe.
If one really had to put it into words, perhaps [visible to the naked eye] was the most fitting phrase.
Holding this talisman that looked powerful at a glance, Bailu's small face brightened even more, and she let out an amazed cry, "Wuwa~~ this luck is way too good!"
Even though she had already obtained an extremely powerful gold-tier Curio earlier, who would ever complain about getting more good stuff?
It would be best if every trash can produced gold or purple Curios!
Bailu eagerly hopped onto the chair in front of the counter and shoved the talisman right up to Shopkeeper Sylvester's face, saying excitedly, "Shopkeeper Sylvester, what is this?"
"Spirit Invocation Talisman."
After stating those three words bluntly, a faintly interesting smile appeared on Sylvester's face.
With something like this in Bailu's hands, if Lingsha were to see it, her jaw would probably hit the floor.
And honestly speaking, Bailu's luck really was incredible. Could this be what people called a beginner's protection period?
He cleared his throat lightly and explained to Bailu, "Ahem. The so-called [Spirit Invocation Talisman] is a religious technique from certain planets. It seals the power or a portion of the soul of so-called "immortals" within the talisman. When used at a critical moment, it allows the user to invite the spirit to possess them, granting part of the immortal's power or special abilities."
After that, he smiled slightly and added, "Of course, these so-called immortals have nothing to do with Aeons. You can think of them as supreme experts who wield tremendous power."
"Oh, I see." Bailu nodded.
The words "immortals" alone inspired a deep sense of awe in her.
In her imagination, immortals were figures passed down since before the Era of Three Calamities.
Each of them carried an extraordinary bearing, with wide robes and flowing sleeves, surrounded by a shimmering aura wherever they went. They were suffused with celestial grace, and every one of them—men and women alike—was strikingly beautiful, the very image of perfect humanity.
The name Nezha, in particular, sounded exactly like that kind of being.
And if she could use this item to become a grown-up like those legendary "celestial maidens"…
Even if she gained no power at all, it would still be worth it!
Not only would it increase her strength, more importantly, it would finally shut up those people who always treated her like a child!
Although she didn't understand the principle behind it, there was one thing she had clearly grasped.
With eyes full of anticipation, Bailu asked, "Shopkeeper Sylvester, can this Curio make my body change too?"
Hearing her words, Sylvester immediately understood what she was thinking.
Children long to become adults, while adults dream of returning to childhood. It was only human nature.
He chuckled and replied, "Of course. If you wish, both your physique and abilities can become the same as that immortal's."
Though that was what he said aloud, inwardly he couldn't help but grumble to himself—there might be just a little awkwardness involved, enough to make certain people burst into tears.
Sylvester flicked the upright talisman in Bailu's hand and said with a smile, "The deity enshrined in this talisman is named—Nezha. A god of physics who wields boundless power!"
"Oh, a god of physics."
Bailu nodded, half-understanding.
But none of that really mattered. With that gold-tier Curio as a baseline, she could accept whatever combat power this one had. As long as it let her become an ethereal, immortal-like figure, everything else was irrelevant!
Meanwhile, over in the resting area, Aventurine frowned slightly.
"Physics… and god? Can those two words really go together?"
If someone told Professor Ratio that physics was created by a god, he would probably shout about negative scores and hurl a piece of chalk on the spot.
If a god capable of rewriting the laws of physics truly existed, then this world would be utterly doomed.
And if it were merely omniscient in physics rather than omnipotent, wouldn't that god just be Nous?
Could it be that this talisman was just summoning a computer to replace the human brain? That would be absurd beyond belief.
"Of course they can!"
Sylvester said decisively. "If a single slap can send a planet spinning like a top, flying all over the place—doesn't that count as physics? Doesn't that count as aeonhood?"
"So, it's that kind of physics?!"
Aventurine exclaimed, dumbfounded.
It wasn't that he hadn't considered this possibility, but physics wasn't exactly a clearly defined elemental attribute. If not for its undeniable destructive power, it might not even qualify as an attribute at all.
"Mm… tsk."
Aventurine fell silent for a long while, unsure how to respond. After all, if this Curio truly contained that kind of extreme violence, what more was there to say?
When someone's fists were bigger, they naturally had the final say.
Seeing that Aventurine had nothing more to add, Sylvester turned back to Bailu and said, "The deity enshrined in this Curio possesses unparalleled physical strength. In his hands, planets are as light as ping-pong balls. And more importantly, this talisman is not a one-time-use item. As long as you stick it to your forehead, it takes effect; once you peel it off, the effect ends."
"As for the immortal's appearance—just press and hold the center of the talisman for three seconds, and you'll see."
After saying that, Sylvester lifted his teacup, thinking to himself—
As for whether she could accept it… well, maybe Bailu's aesthetic sense was different from most people's? Even if the odds were about the same as Qingque not slacking off, it wasn't completely impossible.
"Press and hold for three seconds?"
Bailu eagerly pressed down on the talisman, her eyes brimming with longing.
Hehe, once she walked out of this shop today, everyone would witness her tremendous transformation—inside and out!
She stared unblinkingly at the talisman. Three seconds later, the symbols on it began to move across the paper, forming the image of a person.
Perhaps due to limited ink, only a headshot appeared for now.
Even so, it left Bailu extremely excited.
Because that immortal's face looked unexpectedly young and cute. Thinking of her own face, Bailu felt so happy she could burst.
Wasn't this a perfect match for her?
Unable to wait to see the full-body image, she slid the picture downward like she was operating a Jade Abacus.
And the talisman actually responded to her actions. The neck, collarbones, and the rest of the image entered her view.
Then she saw it.
Beneath that adorable loli-like face was an unbelievably rugged, massively muscular body, even more imposing than a silverback ape!
Even the wrists were thicker than her waist! The fists were bigger than her head!
At the sight of that physique, tears nearly welled up in Bailu's eyes as she cried out, "What is this?! Am I supposed to turn into this?!"
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