Chapter 483: What a pity, I’m too old!

"oh?"

Ning Daoran was surprised and asked with a smile: "Who are you?"

"I am Li Yinping, the daughter of Li Yuantong, the owner of the Fish and Dragon Market on Longwei Peak."

"I see."

Ning Daoran frowned: "How far is this place from Yulongfang City?"

"Very close, only a few hundred miles away."

For a moment, Ning Daoran felt relieved.

When he was in Bailong Mountain, he learned some information about the Longwang Mountain area. Longwang Mountain is divided into three large peaks, which are ranked according to the level of spiritual energy, namely Dragon Head Peak, Dragon Ridge Peak and Dragon Tail Peak.

Originally, the entire Longwang Mountain belonged to the Fulong Sect, but hundreds of years ago, the Fulong Sect was divided and fought against each other, which eventually evolved to the point where they were incompatible.

One of the lineages inherited the Fulong Sect and sat in charge of Longshou Peak.

Another branch set up their own sect, founded Fengxue Tower, and sat in charge of Longji Peak.

The third vein remained neutral, and eventually settled on Longwei Peak, where it founded the Yulong Market. The business of the Yulong Market was quite good, and it was considered a good force.

However, among the three sects, Longwei Peak is the weakest, so it can only remain neutral and not fight with the world. Guarding a Yulong Market is better than nothing. It is precisely because of Longwei Peak's neutrality that the relationship between Fulong Sect, Fengxue Tower and Longwei Peak is quite good.

No wonder Li Yinping dared to enter Longwang Mountain alone to hunt monsters. It turned out that he relied on being in his own territory. As long as something happened here, Fulong Sect and Fengxue Tower would most likely not stand idly by.

But Li Yinping was a little too bold, actually wanting to use formations and restrictions to catch a third-order initial stage monster! "Miss Li, you are really brave."

Ning Daoran frowned and said, "This Silver Moon Marten is a third-order early stage demon beast. How can a Foundation Establishment Stage like you do anything about it?"

"I also know about this..."

Li Yinping pursed her red lips and said, "If it weren't for the senior's intervention, I would have fled just now and would not have fought with this third-order initial stage monster."

"That's good."

Ning Daoran took out the crystal stone and said, "What is this? It has such a rich spiritual energy."

"oh?"

Li Yinping's eyes lit up: "It's actually the Dragon King's Essence, such a big piece of Dragon King's Essence..."

Ning Daoran was relieved. It turned out to be called Dragon King Essence. It was only one letter different from the Dragon Demon Essence condensed in the Demon Dragon Mountain Range, but the dragon demon power contained in it was at least 50% stronger. It would definitely be twice the result with half the effort when used to practice the Dragon Demon Heart Sutra.

For a moment, Ning Daoran had some ideas in his mind.

How about staying in the Dragon King Mountain area for a while? Anyway, Dong Mingcheng was not in a hurry to go. Although there was still a lot of dragon demon essence left in the storage ring, Ning Daoran had begun to feel anxious after consuming it for more than 30 years.

"Senior, are you here for the first time at Dragon King Mountain?"

Li Yinping said, "I'm sorry to be so rude. I haven't asked you your name yet."

"My surname is Ning, and I am a casual cultivator."

Ning Daoran said: "He wanders around without a fixed place to live. He is a...second-level upper-grade talisman master!"

As the commotion at Bailong Mountain was too loud, he did not mention his formation master again to avoid too many suspicions.

As for the art of talismans, after so many years of training, although he did not have any natural talent in it, he had indeed reached the level of a second-class upper-grade talisman master and was only one step away from becoming a third-class talisman master.

The main reason is that there are a lot of materials, just like a poor student practicing calligraphy. Even if he is useless, writing on hundreds of pieces of paper every day is enough to practice decent calligraphy. After all, practice makes perfect.

"Second-level high-quality talisman master?"

Li Yinping's eyes were bright. "Senior, you are so proficient in the art of talismans? Since you have no fixed place to live, why don't you follow me to the Yulong Market to have a look? If you are willing, you can open a talisman shop in the Yulong Market. I can talk to my father on your behalf and reduce some of your rent!"

Ning Daoran had an idea and thought that this would be a good idea. He could stay in Dragon King Mountain as a talisman master, refine talismans on weekdays, and go into the mountain to search for the Dragon King's essence when he had time. This would be a good idea.

"Can!"

Ning Daoran nodded directly: "I am quite tired from traveling recently, and I really want to find a place to stay. Since Miss Li is so kind, I will not refuse it!"

As he spoke, he took out the body of the Silver Moon Marten from his storage bag, took out the inner elixir, peeled off the fur, and threw it to Li Yinping, saying, "Miss Li, please give me an estimate of the price yourself. I believe in Miss Li's character."

"in this way……"

Li Yinping thought for a moment, then took out three thousand spirit stones: "The fur of a third-level initial stage demon beast is worth five thousand spirit stones, but I only have three thousand here. I will make up for it for you after returning to Yulongfang Market. Is that okay?"

"Can!"

"In that case, let's go!"

"good!"

Li Yinping rode on a beam of light and led the way.

Ning Daoran followed behind, somewhat speechless. What a naive girl! She really didn't know how dangerous the world is. She wasn't afraid that he would knock her out with a palm and take her back to use as a cauldron for dual cultivation, or refine her vital energy and blood into pills or something. She was really too naive.

Fortunately, I am a good person!

…

In the evening, two beams of light swept across the mountains and entered the Longwei Peak area.

On the mountainside, lights clustered together, and a very bustling market place came into view. It was the Yulong Market mentioned by Li Yinping.

Li Yinping wanted to invite Ning Daoran to dinner, so she booked a seat on the second floor of a restaurant in the market town.

The view from this room is great. When you look up, you can see bamboo forests and distant mountains. The breeze feels refreshing on your face.

Not long after, a vigorous middle-aged man walked into the box. He was wearing a robe and exuding the aura of a mid-stage Jindan. It was Li Yinping's father, Li Yuantong, the owner of Yulongfang Market.

"Are you the Ning Sanren mentioned by Yin Ping?"

Li Yuantong smiled and said, "I am Li Yuantong. I heard that you killed a third-order early-stage Silver Moon Marten in the mountains. And he is also a second-order upper-grade talisman master? I admire you very much!"

"Killing the Silver Moon Marten was just a fluke. The second-level upper-grade talisman is not worth mentioning. Fellow Daoist, thank you for your praise!"

“Hahaha~~~”

Li Yuantong was very cheerful and said, "Fellow Daoist Ning is in the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm yet he is so young. This is really enviable. I wonder how old you are?"

On the side, Li Yinping's eyes widened with anticipation.

Li Yuantong naturally had his own plans in mind. Li Yinping had a very good impression of Ning Daoran. If the other party was a young Jindan, it would not be impossible to promote this marriage. If this young and talented man in the middle Jindan stage could become the son-in-law of Longwei Peak, the fortune of Longwei Peak for the next few hundred years would be settled.

"I am ashamed..."

Ning Daoran smiled and said, "I have lived for more than three hundred and seventy years..."

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“…”

Li Yuantong was stunned. He didn't expect that the young monk in front of him was actually older than him.

This is not so good. He is old enough to be not only Li Yinping's husband, but also her great-grandfather.

“Ahem…”

Li Yuan said: "I really can't tell..."

“Ahem!”

Ning Daoran was also a little embarrassed: "When I was young, I coveted beauty and spent a huge amount of money to take a pill of Guyan Pill. Now I feel embarrassed. If I hadn't taken the Guyan Pill, I would be an old monk with white hair now."

Li Yinping didn't say anything. She felt like the sky was about to fall. She had always thought that Ning Daoran was a good person and was thinking about whether she should take the initiative and become a Taoist partner with this Jindan cultivator. After all, they were a good match and she liked the other's conversation very much.

There is nothing to say now. This person is even older than Daddy. There is no hope at all.

"Fellow Daoist Ning."

Li Yuantong ordered the best wine in the restaurant, poured the wine and said with a smile: "I heard that you are wandering around. If that's the case, why don't you settle down in Yulongfang Market? I am willing to allocate a shop in a good location to you. As for the rent, I will only charge 70%. I only hope that you can stay and increase the foundation of my Yulongfang Market. What do you think?"

"Can!"

Ning Daoran nodded immediately: "I couldn't ask for more, thank you very much, Master!"

"Haha, that's great, fellow Taoist, please drink this cup to the full!"

"Daoyou, let's do it!"

For a while, Ning Daoran and Li Yuantong had a very pleasant conversation.

Li Yuantong thought that Ning Daoran looked young and handsome, and his appearance was simply explosive, but he didn't expect that he was actually an approachable older brother. So Li Yuantong felt that they had very similar personalities, and the chat went on in some depth, even talking about some confidantes on the road. The two were very emotional.

"Daddy."

Li Yinping said at the side: "I will not tell mother about what we talked about today. Daddy should be more careful next time."

"Ahem~~" Li Yuantong was sobered up by the shock and felt extremely embarrassed.

“Ahem~~”

Ning Daoran was also a little embarrassed.

…

A few days later.

As expected, Li Yuantong rented a shop to Ning Daoran.

The location of this shop is really good. Opposite it is a huge Duobao Pavilion, and next to it is a restaurant and a Miaoyinfang where immortal ladies sing and dance. In comparison, the talisman shop opened by Ning Daoran is the most low-key.

Afternoon.

Ning Daoran made a signboard by himself, with "Ning's Shop" inscribed on it. He mainly sells second-grade mid-quality and top-quality talismans, with discounts for large quantities.

Of course, these are all false. Ning Daoran just needs a cover identity. His real purpose of staying in Longwang Mountain is naturally the Dragon King essence in the mountain.

The essence condensed from the bones of the ancient dragon king is not comparable to the dragon demon essences in the Demon Dragon Mountains.

In order to run the shop properly, Ning Daoran ordered Xiaobai to serve as a maid in the shop, so Xiaobai transformed into a beautiful girl with a delicate body, and her cultivation remained in the middle stage of foundation building, so that she would not be bullied, nor would she be too conspicuous.

So, Ning Daoran decomposed the materials of various monsters, and then released several first-grade paper figures, and let these paper figures refine talismans, while he concentrated on practicing the Dragon Demon Heart Sutra in the Lingpu Cave.

In this way, the Ning family shop gradually gained a foothold in Yulongfang City, became more and more famous, quickly began to make profits, and business became more and more prosperous.

…

A few months later, one morning.

“Shua~~~”

Ning Daoran, dressed in a blue shirt, walked out from the back door of the shop and disappeared into the morning mist.

Today is a good day, it’s a good time to go into the mountains to hunt for treasure!

(End of this chapter)