At this moment, in Manager Chen's eyes, Lin Xiuyuan was already a genius in the art of talismanic arts!
When Lin Xiuyuan first came to sell beginner-level talismans, Manager Chen noticed that he seemed to have been a beginner-level talisman master for less than a year.
However, in such a short time, they have already successfully crafted a mid-level talisman!
What else could this be but genius?
Two fewer photos, slightly lower quality, it's not a big deal...
A genius like him in the art of talismans has a high chance of becoming a high-level talisman master or even breaking through to become a spirit talisman master in the future!
"No problem, but later... considering that Master Lin is only at the intermediate level, it would be better to hand over the other two types of talismans in three months."
Shopkeeper Chen smiled, took out a bag of spirit stones and handed it over. Then, his gaze toward Lin Xiuyuan became more eager, and his tone became more serious. He said, "I wonder if Master Lin would be interested in becoming a first-class guest elder of my Golden Fate Pavilion?"
Before Lin Xiuyuan could answer, Manager Chen continued, "After so much contact, I believe Master Lin should be able to guess some of the identities of the owner behind our Golden Fate Pavilion?"
Lin Xiuyuan nodded: "I have some guesses, and I think it should be related to the Golden Sea Sect?"
“That’s right, but our master’s status is not as simple as that of an ordinary disciple. I won’t go into details. I’m just saying this to let Master Lin understand that if he gains the master’s recognition and appreciation in the future, joining the Golden Sea Sect will not be a problem, and it may even be possible to enter the inner sect in one fell swoop.”
Lin Xiuyuan had already made up his mind about whether to join a sect. Joining a sect was the way to go, as it offered profound inheritances that were far superior to exploring on his own.
The four words "Dharma, Wealth, Companion, and Land" are enough to illustrate the importance of inheriting the true Dharma, which is the foundation of a cultivator.
But it is not in this place, nor is Jin Haizong the one he intends to be there.
Lin Xiuyuan hesitated for a moment, then said with a hint of apology:
"I'm used to being lazy, and right now I just want to study the Dao of Talismans properly. I'll consider joining a sect or family when my cultivation reaches the late stage of Qi Refining. I can only politely decline Manager Chen's offer for now. Thank you for your high regard, Manager Chen. If there's an opportunity in the future, I might have to come back and ask for your help again."
Seeing this, Manager Chen felt a little regretful. Being able to win over such a genius in the art of talismans would definitely improve his status with his employer, and perhaps make it easier to obtain Foundation Establishment Pills in the future.
Manager Chen said, "Since that's the case, then we won't force it. It would be best if Master Lin could go back and consider it carefully."
At this moment, Lin Xiuyuan's expression shifted. He looked around; there were no other customers. The waiter was calling out from a distance, so he whispered:
"There is something I would like to ask Manager Chen."
Seeing Lin Xiuyuan's posture, Manager Chen glanced at the shop and said, "Come with me to the back room."
The two went to the back room and sat down. Manager Chen brewed a pot of tea, poured a cup for Lin Xiuyuan, and said, "Please!"
Lin Xiuyuan nodded slightly, took the drink with both hands, and after taking a small sip, he felt his tongue moisten, warm and delicate, with a slightly sweet and bitter taste.
Then there is a wonderful power that travels through the meridians, bringing a refreshing feeling.
"Excellent tea," Lin Xiuyuan couldn't help but exclaim.
Shopkeeper Chen smiled and said, "Master Lin likes it? I'll have someone pack some for you later. There's a soundproof array here, so Master Lin, please feel free to say whatever you wanted to say earlier."
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan's expression turned slightly serious. What he wanted to talk about was the incident a month ago when the disciples of the Golden Sea Sect impersonated cultivators and robbed people.
This matter can be viewed as a major issue or a minor one. On a major level, it will undoubtedly shake the foundation of the market; on a minor level, it is merely a matter of a few outer disciples straying into the demonic path.
But this concerns Jin Haizong's reputation; a rash action could bring utter disaster. As the saying goes, if a problem is thorny, then deal with the person who raised it…
“A month ago, I was in the bungalow area when I encountered several robbers who were actually Jin Hai…”
Manager Chen raised his hand to stop Lin Xiuyuan from continuing, his expression slightly serious. He pointed towards the inner city and said:
“I understand. But this is not something I can handle; it involves their reputation. If it had happened a few months earlier, this matter wouldn't have been so difficult to resolve, given that our boss has considerable influence.”
"But the situation has deteriorated recently, and it also concerns the reputation of the Jin Hai Sect. It's a bit troublesome to handle at this time. Our master is also at a critical juncture, so it's best to put this matter aside for now and wait for our master to come out of seclusion. I will then report to him and see how to handle it."
Hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan felt somewhat relieved. It seemed that being cautious was the right thing to do; he hadn't rashly exposed the matter, otherwise the outcome would have been unpredictable.
But for a moment, I couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. I thought that by getting in touch with Jinyuan Pavilion and relying on the connections behind it, I could resolve this matter smoothly and avoid living in fear.
But what about the fact that the mastermind behind the scenes is in seclusion, and the situation is dire?
Thinking of this, Lin Xiuyuan's expression changed slightly, and he couldn't help but ask, "The recent chaos in the outer city is said to have been caused by an opportunity, attracting many cultivators. But can this affect the situation of the entire market?"
I initially thought it was just some political instability and wouldn't have a significant impact. At most, it would only cause some chaos among lower-level cultivators.
But judging from Manager Chen's words, this chaos isn't just affecting the lower classes. It seems it might spread to the entire market town?
"Be careful what you say. I only heard about this from my boss a few months ago, and I thought things would gradually calm down. But judging from the current situation, it's likely to escalate further. At that point, it won't just affect the entire Beihefang City, but the entire region's situation!!"
"That's all I can tell you. Don't spread this around. I don't know the specifics either; it's just speculation. In short, something big is very likely to happen soon!"
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