txolops Chapter 15 The Zhao Family Seeks a Son-in-Law
Chapter 15 The Zhao Family Seeks a Son-in-Law
Seven days later.
Ji Yun disguised himself and sold off the stolen goods he had collected in batches in the market.
I will use this mid-grade magical artifact for the time being.
All other items were discarded.
This time, he only used two ordinary tracking talismans and two first-tier mid-grade demonic talismans called Yin Ghost Bewitching Talismans.
The talismans were all drawn by themselves.
There was practically no capital to speak of.
In return, he received a large amount of cultivation supplies, enough for him to cultivate in seclusion for half a month.
The high profits and simple returns left Ji Yun slightly speechless.
It can only be blamed on the scarcity of resources in the Night Sea.
The high cost of learning magic has resulted in a lack of such skills among local cultivators.
"In the cultivation world of my previous life, a minor cultivator at the second level of Qi Refining had to be proficient in at least ten protective spells, otherwise he would not dare to venture out."
"The art of protecting the soul and awakening the spirit is even more essential."
"Cultivators in this world, after learning two offensive techniques and two life-saving techniques, dare to cause trouble in the Night Sea."
"Compared to the two realms, the local cultivators are as if they are missing their limbs."
"His whole body is full of flaws, making it difficult for him to protect himself."
Ji Yun silently summarized in his mind.
He also deeply felt this, realizing that practicing a spell in the Night Sea did indeed require a lot of cultivation time.
Especially less common self-defense techniques.
It might not be used even once every few centuries, the cost is high and the return is small, so no one is willing to spend the time to learn it.
In such circumstances.
Once you encounter a treacherous and unpredictable cultivator like him, who prefers sneak attacks and specializes in exploiting the weaknesses of other cultivators,
The local monks were like fish on a chopping block, powerless to resist, and could only lose their lives in vain.
"But I cannot underestimate my opponent."
"Next time, we must go all out and not underestimate any cultivator."
Ji Yun stopped thinking about it and continued to wander around the main street of the market.
These past few days, after selling the stolen goods, he would take a stroll around the market.
Finding bargains can be addictive.
Once you've picked it up once, you'll want to pick it up a second and a third time.
Even if I don't expect to collect more tree seeds, it would be good to collect some spirit ink materials.
So, taking advantage of this special time, he used his divine sense to explore the entire market.
Anything that is rare.
I scanned it directly with my divine sense.
Unfortunately, rare finds are few and far between. During this period, I only managed to snag some small bargains, and there were no more big finds to be had.
I spent some time browsing around today.
They gained absolutely nothing.
"We can't pick them up anymore."
"I spent a lot of Heavenly Spirit Sand on many strange and unusual things, but upon closer reflection, they are actually not very useful."
"It also delays my cultivation."
"So be it, fate has its own destiny, it can't be forced."
Ji Yun sighed softly, suddenly realizing his mistake, and decided to mend his ways.
Now, deep within the secret chamber, a small pile of strange objects has been created.
There were ancient jade, magical artifacts, and the skulls of strange beasts... all of which were considered bargains, and were at least items from the third level of Qi Refining.
But it's all 'garbage'.
I'm practically a collector of junk.
They were scattered all over the floor, but none of them were usable.
There are quite a few materials for spirit ink, and I have already collected about ten portions.
In a few more days.
Then you can start refining it.
……
Flying on his sword towards his own sky island, Ji Yun saw the shop assistant from the Zhao family's talisman shop waiting at the door as soon as he arrived.
"What is it?" Ji Yun asked after settling down.
"Master Li, the talisman shop is looking to buy a batch of Blazing Fire Talismans. Do you have any plans to have them made?"
"There's one more thing. We won't be accepting any more Stone Collapse Talismans this month, so Talisman Master Li doesn't need to draw any more."
"Manager Zhao specifically instructed that if Master Li is unwell, he should not force himself to draw talismans, but should rest and recuperate for a while."
The shop assistant bowed and said.
"I drew too many talismans last month and I'm exhausted, so I won't be drawing any for the next few days."
Ji Yun declined the offer.
He hadn't touched the talisman brush for the past seven days, focusing solely on self-cultivation and drawing a top-grade first-level talisman.
"Okay, I will convey it to you truthfully."
"These were sent by Manager Zhao on my orders. They are a token of the Zhao family's appreciation for Master Li, and are a gift to him in the hope that he will recover soon."
The waiter pointed to the side.
A pile of things was scattered all over the floor.
One hundred catties of the Zhao family's own high-quality spirit rice, fifty catties of spirit beast meat, several bottles of pills, and twenty portions of medicinal herbs packaged in exquisite wooden boxes.
Use your divine sense to scan it roughly.
These are all spiritual tonics, estimated to be worth two hundred catties of spiritual sand.
"Please thank Manager Zhao for me."
Ji Yun bowed to the shop assistant and accepted the gifts without hesitation, after all, he had also contributed to the Zhao family.
Fu Pu was very generous.
It's not a problem to lack this little bit of spiritual sand.
He naturally accepted it with a smile.
However, the Zhao family is not accepting the Rock Collapse Talisman, but instead accepting the Blazing Fire Talisman, which means they have emptied the core mining area and plan to withdraw from the mine.
"Young friend Li, it'll be moving to the city center soon, won't it?"
Old Man Qiao next door was busy in the fields. He smiled and spoke as he watched his companion leave.
Ji Yun became the Zhao family's talisman master, which not only increased his income but also greatly improved his status.
It is quite famous in the neighborhood.
The shop assistant would come every few days to pick up or deliver talismans and materials, or to bring some gifts. He addressed Ji Yun as "Master Li" and showed him great respect.
These are all things that are out in the open.
The neighbors could all see it, and naturally, it couldn't be hidden from Old Man Qiao next door.
"Brother Qiao, who told you that? I have no intention of moving the island."
Ji Yun smiled and shook his head. Nowadays, he often has to disguise himself when he goes out.
If we move to the city center, where there are many cultivators and a lot of people around, it will inevitably attract attention and become suspicious.
The edge of the market is easy to enter and exit; one can quickly enter the vast night sea by simply slipping out through a secret passage.
"Haha, in a few days, the Zhao family might want to take you as their son-in-law."
"If it works out, don't forget to invite this old man to your wedding banquet."
Old Man Qiao did not explain, but simply smiled and shook his head, then cupped his hands in congratulations.
"What do you mean?" Ji Yun frowned.
"Young friend Li is a man of great talent and handsome appearance, and he is also skilled in making talismans."
"I've lived in this market for many years and seen everything, but someone like you, young friend Li, who became famous at a young age but is not arrogant or complacent, is truly rare."
"How could the Zhao family miss out on such a fine son-in-law?"
Old Man Qiao felt a pang of emotion.
He had also considered sending his granddaughter to Jiyun Island to work as a maid, and then gradually developing a relationship with her.
But Ji Yun has made such rapid progress that he has turned his life around in just a few months and now even the maids can't reach his level.
Ji Yun was speechless for a moment.
He briefly reviewed his memories and found that it was indeed true.
The environment of the Night Sea is unique, and any family with a strong foundation will take in someone from another family to marry into their family.
The same applies to the Ji family.
Especially those young people who are willing to serve their families, have excellent aptitude for cultivation, are talented in a certain field, and come from poor backgrounds.
He is the ideal son-in-law.
He met all the conditions.
Most importantly, his willingness to serve the family was also confirmed last month.
"Looks like this is bad news."
"I embezzled three hundred sets of talisman materials."
Ji Yun suddenly remembered that he had asked the Zhao family for nine hundred talisman materials, but had only handed over six hundred.
In the Zhao family's view.
He didn't just draw six hundred Stone Collapse Talismans, but nine hundred, of which he succeeded six hundred times.
Nine hundred talismans were drawn in one month.
That's an average of thirty per day.
Given his cultivation level and his initial mastery of the Stone Collapse Talisman, it almost meant working day and night, and he also needed to replenish his spiritual energy with spirit rice.
In terms of the amount of effort put in.
He must rank among the top talisman masters in the Zhao family, and he might even work harder than the Zhao family's descendants.
Even if he lacks talent, the Zhao family would never let him go given his performance.
Besides, he's only seventeen.
Among all the talisman masters in the Zhao family, no one is younger than him, nor is anyone more talented.
With the recent tense situation, both the Zhao family and Fu Pu are extremely busy and have no time to attend to other matters.
But Fu Pu still specially sent his shop assistant to deliver a nourishing medicine to him.
The level of importance attached to this is evident.
This is because I'm genuinely afraid he'll damage the foundation.
If the Zhao family withdraws from the mine and is free to do so, they might actually arrange a marriage for him, allowing him to marry into the Zhao family.
"Looks like I need to get back to training."
"Marrying into the family isn't out of the question, but it can't be on the second floor of Night Sea; it has to be on the third floor at the very least."
Ji Yun made a decision immediately.
He had no objection to marrying into the family.
In his previous life, he married into a powerful demonic family, just to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.
If enough resources are provided and the conditions are favorable enough, this matter can be discussed.
But the timing is wrong now.
The second floor of the Night Sea no longer has the resources he needs, so he cannot stay here for long.
Even if one were to marry into another family, one would have to at least enter the third level of the Night Sea, or even the main branch of the Zhao family on the fifth level.