Chapter 355 Volume C: Making Friends, Yellow Scroll Paper Technique
"Brother Chen, you are too kind. The Sun family and Chonghua Sect are allies now. They should help each other. Brother Chen trusts Kuixing Pavilion, and Kuixing Pavilion will not let you down." Sun Daoyi agreed without asking Chen Huaisheng what he needed: "As long as Kuixing Pavilion can help, Brother Chen, just ask."
"I have heard that Kuixing Pavilion has a long history of making talismans and excellent craftsmanship. Chen hopes to buy a batch of higher-level talismans as backup..."
Purchasing talismans is the most common thing. Any cultivator who wants to go out for training needs some talismans in case of unexpected events. Moreover, there are many types of talismans. For a cultivator, the number of backup types varies.
For example, offensive talismans are divided into five elements, and tonic talismans are also divided into replenishing spiritual energy or healing.
In addition, there are other auxiliary talismans, such as speed-up, seclusion, defense, etc., and there are also special types, such as talismans for evil spirits.
The production of talismans is also closely related to the spiritual realm cultivation and level of the talisman maker. Generally speaking, a talisman maker can produce talismans that are two to three levels higher than himself, but the higher the level, the more limited his production ability will be.
For example, Sun Daozhong is at the fifth level of Qi Refining, and his production ability is average. He can produce talismans with attack power close to the sixth level of Qi Refining. His brother Sun Daobin is at the fourth level of Qi Refining, but his production ability is strong. Instead, he can produce talismans with attack power equivalent to the seventh level of Qi Refining.
For example, talisman masters above the high stage of foundation building can basically only produce talismans of the same level, and few can produce talismans higher than their own spiritual realm level.
As for talisman masters above the purple mansion, they are relatively rare, because cultivators at this level almost never make talismans specifically, and more often they do it when they are interested or are entrusted by others.
Similarly, the use of talismans is also limited by the spiritual realm level of the user. Generally speaking, being able to use talismans that are one level higher than one's own level is considered good. Those who are extremely excellent or have special skills in using talismans can activate talismans that are two levels higher than one's own spiritual realm level.
For example, Chen Huaisheng is at the seventh level of Qi Refining. He can activate talismans with attack power equivalent to the eighth level of Qi Refining according to the situation, but it is difficult for him to activate and use talismans of the ninth level of Qi Refining.
"Oh? Talismans, no problem." Sun Daozhong agreed immediately, "I don't know which level and type of talismans Brother Chen needs? I'll have someone send them to you for Brother Chen to choose."
Chen Huaisheng was not polite either. He chose seven offensive talismans, which might be the limit of what he could activate and use. He chose three defensive and hidden talismans each, all of which were selected according to the level equivalent to the eighth level of Qi Refining.
It has to be said that the price of such high-level talismans is not cheap, even if Sun Daozhong offers a special discount. For example, a shield-breaking talisman equivalent to the eighth level of Qi Refining costs as much as 500 spiritual stones, a scorching sun talisman costs 650 spiritual stones, and an eighth-level strong shield talisman costs as much as 750 spiritual stones.
If the normal selling price is followed, these talismans are basically above 800 spiritual stones, which is almost a loss.
Chen Huaisheng also casually asked how much a shield-breaking talisman like the second level of foundation building costs. Sun Daozhong's answer was 2,000 spiritual stones, and the quantity was scarce, which also made Chen Huaisheng speechless.
After negotiating the talisman business, Chen Huaisheng mentioned the processing and production of dragon skin robes and the raw materials of fire mane required for fire wheel thorns.
There is no problem with the processing and production of dragon skin robes at Kuixing Pavilion, but there is no raw material for fire mane required for fire wheel thorns at Kuixing Pavilion, or it can be said that the high-level goods that Chen Huaisheng hoped for are not available.
"Besides the wild boar and porcupine, there is only hedgehog. Only hedgehog can produce the fire bristles that can meet the needs of Brother Chen. But hedgehog is rare, and even rarer in Hebei."
Sun Daozhong shook his head regretfully: "I haven't seen anyone selling this thing for at least 10 or 20 years. The fire bristles of porcupine are considered quite good."
They have tried their best, but there is really no stock, so Chen Huaisheng can only give up.
Kuixing Pavilion is already one of the best merchants in the six roads of Yanzhou. It has no stock, and other places probably have even less.
But it must be said that the trade in Hebei is quite different from that in Dazhao.
Kuixing Pavilion, one of the best markets in Yanzhou, is actually not as good as Longhuafang of the Chonghua Sect in Longyan Market. It shows how big the gap is between the two places.
Chen Huaisheng was also a little surprised by the enthusiasm and kindness shown by the Sun family, and even some flattering gestures.
Although the Sun family, a big family, has declined from a noble family hundreds of years ago because there have been no disciples of the Purple Mansion or even the high stage of foundation building in the family for several generations, and has degenerated into an ordinary clan, it still retains considerable strength.
For example, its special abilities such as refining elixirs, magic tools and talismans, and its business trade network are also very valuable, and no one can ignore it.
For such a special clan, even the Chonghua Sect will pay great attention to it, and they don’t seem to need to treat him so well.
Especially when Sun Fuli finally came out to host a banquet, it made Chen Huaisheng even more confused.
Could it be that he saw his potential in the future, so he wanted to invest in advance?
Chen Huaisheng thought it was probably not the case.
If he really wanted to bet, Xu Tianfeng and Zhao Sitian should be more dazzling, and people like Wang Yao should be more worthy.
Or they couldn’t get close, so they happened to meet him and had such a connection, so they thought they could get in touch?
But Chen Huaisheng always felt that there must be some reason here, and it would not be so simple.
Since the Chonghua Sect intends to win over them, and the Sun family also intends to do so, there is no reason why they should have to "keep in touch" with themselves like this.
During the banquet, it was not until Sun Fuli intentionally or unintentionally asked about You Shaoyou's temperament, and "accidentally" mentioned that Ding Yuangao, the son-in-law's elbows turned outwards, that Chen Huaisheng slowly came back to his senses.
You Shaoyou's domineering Chen Huaisheng had long known that such powerful characters as Cao Renben and Guo Chongdao were as obedient as sheep in front of You Shaoyou.
In the entire sect, except for Shang Jiuling, Zhu Fengbi and Li Yu, everyone else was ignored by You Shaoyou. Like Ma Daochun and Xu Muyang, they were suppressed as much as when they faced You Shaoyou.
Now You Shaoyou is in charge of the White Pagoda House. Neither Ding Yuangao nor Sun Fuyi have much say in front of You Shaoyou.
Of course, the Ding family has just joined the Chonghua sect, so You Shaoyou has to give Ding Yuangao a little favor. However, the Sun family has not yet joined the Chonghua sect. Since it is an alliance and cooperation, I am afraid that You Shaoyou will not give it. How much face does the Sun family have?
He heard the Sun family's dissatisfaction with You Shaoyou.
Not only You Shaoyou's disrespect for the Sun family, but also the many demands placed on the Sun family during the initial construction of the White Pagoda Lower Court, as well as the various precautions taken against the Sun family, may have made the Sun family feel a little breathless.
Chen Huaisheng would definitely not get involved in such matters, as that would be of no benefit to anyone.
Not to mention that he didn't have the strength to get involved, even if he did, he wouldn't be able to turn his elbow away just because of some small favor from the Sun family. Besides, he didn't think there was anything wrong with what You Shaoyou was doing right now.
Your Sun family was submissive under the suppression of the Ding family, but now that you have changed to the Chonghua sect, do you think it’s time to feel proud?
Since you don't have that strength, then accept the rules set by the strong, otherwise you will be the one who suffers.
"Senior Sun, Brother Daozhong, thank you very much for your hospitality." After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Chen Huaisheng put down the chopsticks and said, "I can probably understand what you two mean. If you are playing tricks on me, I think you two will probably think so. Chen is too hypocritical, but if I tell the truth, I am afraid that you two will be unhappy, and if I avoid talking about it, I am worried that I will miss the Sun family in the future. "
The last sentence made both Sun Fuli and Sun Daozhong shudder.
Missed the Sun family?
These words can be big or small, light or serious.
"Brother Chen's words are serious. The Sun family is willing to respect the Chonghua sect. We only follow the horse's lead and have no second thoughts. But at the moment, we don't know the meaning of Chonghua, so we are a little confused..."
Sun Daozhong knew that there were some things that his uncle could not say, so he had to do it himself.
"Senior Sun, Brother Daozhong, I'm afraid you both have a clear understanding of the current situation. The Ding family has returned to Chonghua, while the Du family in Bajiaozhai exists in name only, and the Ning family in Youzhou is strong on the outside, but the Sun family should also know that there is actually no one on Fuyang Road. Being able to challenge the Chonghua Sect, but the Chonghua Sect is not worry-free. The establishment of the White Tower Lower House is the sect's intention. Master You is the one who sponsored it. It is also entrusted by the sect. If it is not done well, Master You will have a hard time explaining it. , the most important thing during this period is the matter of Wei Huaidao next door..."
Sun Fuli and Sun Daozhong both nodded.
It is not a secret that the Chonghua Sect is at odds with the Yuelu Sect because of the Lingyun Sect and everyone around them knows it.
"There will definitely be a battle between Chonghua and the Yuelu Sect. If the Sun family can take the initiative to provide support to Chonghua at this time, I think the Chonghua lineage will definitely remember it in their hearts. If it can be reflected through the lower courtyard of the White Pagoda, Master You will have both face and heart. , I don’t need to say what will happen in the future..."
Chen Huaisheng paused, "After this incident, Kuixing Pavilion will definitely get strong support from the Chonghua Sect, whether it is Wei Huaidao or Zhai Gudao, I think Kuixing Pavilion may not be able to intervene..."
Sun Fuli and Sun Daozhong were both thinking carefully.
If there must be a battle between the Chonghua Sect and the Yuelu Sect, then it is inevitable that the Chonghua Sect will ask for it from the Sun family. Instead of waiting for the Chonghua Sect to come to pay their respects, it is better to offer it proactively and win initiative and gratitude.
As Chen Huaisheng said, once the Chonghua faction wins this battle, Wei Huaidao may not be unable to intervene. For the Sun family, if Wei Huaidao's trade routes can be opened, it will be equivalent to opening up another world.
"Master You will not stay in Baita City for too long. When the time is right, he will return to the mountain gate to take up an important position. There are only benefits to gaining Master You's favor..."
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When Chen Huaisheng left Kuixing Pavilion three days later, in addition to the carefully made dragon skin robe, he also had a piece of Taiyin yellow paper and a book of ghost scissors.