Chapter 78 Trip

The talisman paper is palm-sized, but very thick; otherwise, paper made from ordinary spiritual plants would not be able to withstand too much spiritual power, which would directly affect the power of the talisman.

Ji Anqing held the smooth and sturdy talisman paper, his smile never fading.

After seven or eight days of effort, all the talismanic herbs were made into talismanic paper.

The improvement in the quality of talisman herbs directly led to an increase in the quantity of medium-grade talisman paper, and also increased the overall output of talisman paper.

Previously, one acre of talisman grass could produce about two hundred talisman papers, but less than 30% of them could reach the level of medium-grade talisman paper.

Currently, one acre of talisman grass can produce about 250 sheets of talisman paper, with medium-grade talisman paper accounting for 60%.

This far surpasses the level of other ginsengers, reaching a completely new level.

At this moment, he truly realized that he could quickly accumulate enough crystals to exchange for Foundation Establishment Pills simply by crafting talismans.

Ji An put down the talisman in his hand and began to ponder.

With approximately 2,100 medium-grade talisman papers, he can draw up to forty talismans a day without affecting his cultivation and planting.

It would take more than fifty days to consume all of these mid-grade talisman papers.

Based on a success rate of 60%, more than 1,200 talismans can be drawn.

He suddenly realized a very real problem: he could only draw Gengjin talismans and water curtain talismans, which, although of good quality, were not the best-selling talismans.

Many cultivators buy them because the talismans they want are sold out and they buy them as a backup. This can be seen from the amount of purchases made by Chen Moxuan's team. This is a choice they made after witnessing the power of the talismans.

Previously, the number of talismans drawn was not large, but now so many talismans have suddenly flooded the market. How many can be absorbed by Wei Songnian's channels alone?

Thinking about this, Ji An couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

Now that all the talisman herbs had been made into talisman paper, and with nothing else to do, he left the spirit-seeking rat to guard the courtyard, and rode the talisman bird to fly to the Biyue Market.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Wei Songnian carefully sensed the spiritual pressure emanating from the other person, and his eyebrows lifted slightly in delight.

"In just a few dozen days, Junior Brother has already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining. Congratulations!"

"Alas, seeing my junior brother's rapid and diligent progress makes me feel so ashamed."

It is certainly a cause for celebration when a high-quality customer improves their character.

Improving one's cultivation level at least means that the speed of eliminating the poison from the body will be faster, allowing one to sell more pills.

"My senior brother had already reached the ninth level of Qi Refining two years ago. I can only see his back from afar."

Ji An was not proud of this achievement, as he had consumed far more crystals to advance to his current level than his opponent had.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ji An spoke again:

"Senior brother, how many Gengjin Talismans and Water Curtain Talismans can you consume in the next two months?"

Wei Songnian didn't know why the other party asked this question, but he still thought about it carefully and replied:

"Water Curtain Talismans are consumed more often; about two hundred can be sold in two months, while Geng Metal Talismans can only be sold for one hundred and twenty or thirty."

He paused, then said:

"Now that Junior Brother has reached the ninth level of Qi Refining, he has even more magical power within him. Are you planning to increase the number of talismans you refine?"

This is a good thing; the other party now has a stable customer base for their talismans, and their previous shipments have not yet reached saturation.

Ji An's heart sank immediately, and he gave a bitter smile:

"Yes, I plan to draw dozens of talismans every day."

Wei Songnian's eyes widened, and he immediately understood what the other party meant, showing an apologetic expression:

"If my junior brother were to draw something like the Golden Armor Talisman or the Blazing Flame Talisman, and the quality were to reach the level of the Water Curtain Talisman, selling five hundred of them each month would not be a problem."

However, the Geng Metal Talisman and the Water Curtain Talisman are not mainstream.

Ji An pondered for a moment, then asked in a deep voice:

"Senior brother, do you have connections with all the markets and marketplaces within the sect?"

In addition to the existing trading points, the sect has established four more strongholds in the mountains.

If the other party has business dealings with all locations, it means that the sect's influence area cannot consume the talismans he draws, so he can only sell them outside.

"I wouldn't dare say I have connections with all the markets, but I exchange things with some familiar friends. My junior brother's talismans are sold in most of the markets within the sect's jurisdiction."

Of course, I don't have much interaction with the shops.

However, even for shops, the acquisition volume of Gengjin Talismans and Water Curtain Talismans is limited.

"If Junior Brother wants to sell these two talismans in large quantities, he can only expand into the market outside the sect. Qingyun Immortal City is the best choice."

In a few days, the sect will have a flying boat heading to Qingyun Immortal City to deliver goods. If you have time, junior brother, you might as well go.

Otherwise, we'll have to wait a month.

Ji An asked:

"How long does it take for the sect's flying boat to travel to and from the sect? Is it possible to buy a ticket and ride it?"

"It only takes three days. We set off in the early morning and arrived in the evening. We stayed for one day and then turned back. It's a bit rushed in terms of time."

A one-way trip costs three spirit stones, but a round trip will only cost five spirit stones.

Wei Songnian smiled and explained the key points.

It turns out that the spirit stones obtained by the disciples when riding the flying boat all went into the pockets of the stewards who managed the flying boats. As long as the spirit stones were paid, they would definitely be able to board the flying boat. When there were many people, it was just a matter of squeezing in.

Most of the disciples who came and went were business owners like Wei Songnian.

When they went there, they took the sect's flying boat. When they returned to the sect, they couldn't catch the flying boat, so they traveled together through other small markets.

Three days later, at the beginning of the hour of Yin, Ji Anyi set off from the small courtyard. Using the faint starlight to determine the general direction, he flew southeast.

The distant mountains, layer upon layer, were shrouded in darkness, and his slender figure was swallowed by the vast night.

As dawn broke and the rosy glow appeared, the vast expanse of bronze clouds spread across the sky like silent waves, casting black silhouettes of distant mountains, from which the outlines of palaces with upturned eaves and corners built along the mountain slopes could be faintly seen.

A moment later, a golden sun rose, and the mountains and valleys looked as if they were gilded.

Bright light filled the eyes, and the last shadows in the world receded rapidly like the receding tide.

Bathed in the sunlight and facing the wind, Ji An couldn't help but look up at the sky and let out a long howl, echoed by the distant mountains.

After traveling for another half hour, when he arrived at the starting point, it was almost dawn.

Ji An shook his head slightly, deciding that once he had enough crystals in the future, he would definitely buy a flying boat or raise a flying beast.

No, he has enough crystals, why make a choice? He wants them all.

A flying boat, over twenty feet long and engraved with cloud patterns, lay across a platform halfway up the mountain, with a few dozen people sparsely standing on its deck.

Ji An slowly landed near the leading Foundation Establishment cultivator, took two steps forward, bowed respectfully, and then took out a gray cloth bag:

"Senior Uncle, I would like to travel to Qingyun Immortal City on the sect's flying boat."

The cultivator was dressed in a black Taoist robe, his face was thin and old, his hair was as white as snow, but his back was straight as a silver-leaf pine tree in the mountains.

He took the bag and felt five spirit stones; his serious expression softened somewhat.

The cultivator skillfully stored the spirit stones into his storage bag and then handed over a jade token:

"At the beginning of Chenshi (7-9 AM) three days from now, the flying boat will depart from the elevator platform on the east side of Qingyun Immortal City. Do not miss the time."

(End of this chapter)