"Xia Chen, you're really something. That He Changtian is no match for you at all. You're not good enough, hiding too deeply, making me worry for you for nothing."
At the restaurant, Guo Ran said with a displeased expression, but his eyes were full of envy. Xia Chen had defeated He Changtian with ease from start to finish, fully displaying the demeanor of a master.
"No, you really have to worry about me. Let's go!" Xia Chen stood up.
"Which way are we going?" Guo Ran asked in confusion. The five had just returned to the restaurant and ordered new dishes, but they hadn't eaten yet—how could they have left?
"Where do you think we should go?" Go set up a stall. In that last battle, all the money you made before was lost. If you don't make some money soon, what will you use to fight in the Three Thousand Worlds? Xia Chen said with a bitter expression.
That battle just now was indeed impressive, but after consuming so many talismans, it would be a lie to say he didn't feel sorry for him. Rune masters fighting are all about burning money. Although Xia Chen had followed Long Chen and had a solid family background, he still needed to stay vigilant in times of peace. He had to keep enough talismans on him to feel secure.
If a rune master runs out of talismans, that is what terrifies them the most. Therefore, every rune master needs to maintain an ample supply of talismans. Only with enough talismans can they feel secure.
Although the dishes had just arrived, Xia Chen wasn't in the mood to eat. He was eager to make up for the loss. So, after chatting a few words with Xia Guhong and the others, he hurriedly dragged Guo Ran off to set up his stall.
"Then why don't you go set up a stall?" I'm not going. I've almost sold all my stuff, and what's left is for my own use. Besides, I can't really help you much. Guo Ran felt a bit reluctant to move.
"You have to help me out. I'm carving while you're bluffing. Ahem, it's not just bluffing, just arranging things. Shouldn't someone be there to collect the money?" Xia Chen said.
Guo Ran wanted to say something more, but Xia Chen pulled him away, not giving him a chance to slack off at all.
After the two left, only Long Chen, Yu Qingxuan, and Xia Guhong remained on the table. Seeing Guo Ran reluctantly being pulled away, Yu Qingxuan found it quite amusing.
But while she was laughing, her eyes were also moved. She could fully feel the closeness and inseparability between Long Chen and the other two—something she had never encountered in her life. She never imagined that trust between people could reach such a level.
She was taken to the Yantian Divine Sect from a young age. Although his master was Dongfang Zichu, they didn't spend much time together, and most of the time, it was the servants of the Yantian Divine Sect who took care of her.
Everyone treated her with great respect; she had no companions and no childhood; her only hobbies were cultivation and alchemy.
Yu Qingxuan didn't feel much about it, because she was born this way, so she felt life should be like this.
But as she grew up and interacted more, she found that many people had friends and companions to play with, to go on adventures together. It was then that she felt a kind of emotion called loneliness.
She also tried to make friends, but her status and status determined her height. Even when she lowered her stance, others still held her in awe. Those who came into contact with Yu Qingxuan either admired her status or longed for her elixirs.
Because she was the Pill Fairy, even a single pill she gave away could be a treasure that could change someone's fate. Yu Qingxuan tried to sincerely help others, but she never felt that genuine friendship; no one treated her as a friend.
So when she met Long Chen, the determination in his eyes deeply moved her. She finally experienced the feeling of wholeheartedly trusting someone.
Now, seeing the unconditional emotional exchanges between Long Chen and Xia Guhong, Xia Chen, and Guo Ran, she was deeply moved. Having a group of trustworthy people around her was a happiness that words cannot describe.
"Xia Chen is indeed formidable, but talisman cultivators are notorious for burning money. Long Chen, you better be mentally prepared." Xia Guhong watched the two leave, unable to help but smile.
"It's fine. After all, besides fighting and killing, I also occasionally do some business." Long Chen said with a smile.
"Is your business just robbing Longteng Trading Company?" Xia Guhong said with a smile.
"It's not really robbery, at most it's robbing the rich to help the poor. Their money doesn't come easily, so as long as they don't admit to it, I'll keep robbing without a clear conscience." Long Chen replied very naturally, as if robbery meant nothing to him.
Regarding the Longteng Trading Company incident, Long Chen explained the whole story to Xia Guhong and Yu Qingxuan. Yu Qingxuan was very contemptuous of Longteng Trading Company's use of innocent people as sacrifices, so she didn't see any problem with Long Chen robbing the company.
Just as Xia Chen and Guo Ran came downstairs, a commotion erupted below. It turned out that the powerful figures of the Vermilion Bird Empire were too embarrassed to come up and didn't dare to go far, so they wandered nearby.
As soon as Xia Chen and Guo Ran arrived, they immediately saw them. Hearing that they were going to set up a stall and start a business, these guys volunteered to help.
Soon, Xia Chen found a suitable spot. Originally, someone had taken over this spot, but the seller's goods were too niche and business was poor.
When Xia Chen arrived, he paid a transfer fee and three talismans to take down the stall. So, Xia Chen began carving talismans on site, Guo Ran handled the persuasion, and the other disciples of the Vermilion Bird Empire were responsible for calling for people to promote the stall. Soon, countless people gathered around.
Xia Chen had previously shown off his skills, easily slaying the Supreme-level expert He Changtian. Countless people witnessed it, and they finally understood just how terrifying the power of talismans truly was.
Now that Xia Chen had inscribed talismans on site, countless people immediately started pouring in to buy them. However, there were very few talismans Xia Chen could sell. Once they were all sold, everyone could only wait. The queue had already formed a long line, and business was booming.
Of course, Xia Chen wouldn't inscribe those overly advanced talismans, because they would take too much time. He only carved relatively simple but practical ones, such as teleportation talismans, disguise talismans, invisibility talismans, stealth talismans, substitute talismans, and so on. They weren't very powerful, but if used well, they could save lives.
With such talismans, Xia Chen held the inscription brush, mixed various inscription liquids, and with a sweep of his brush, created one sheet. A seemingly inconspicuous piece of paper was instantly infused with a ripple of life. Even seeing it with his own eyes, it was still hard to believe.
Xia Chen sells talismans, and buyers exchange formations and inscription materials for talismans, which gives them some priority, because these are exactly what Xia Chen lacks. As for the Immortal King Crystal, he doesn't really care much.
As soon as Xia Chen's stall was set up, countless people rushed in. Fortunately, disciples from the Vermilion Bird Empire were helping out; otherwise, Guo Ran alone would have been in chaos.
"Qingxuan, why don't we set up a stall too? You refine pills on site, I'll cheer you up. If we make money, two and one add to five." Long Chen saw Yu Qingxuan smiling as she watched Xia Chen and the others busy in the distance, seemingly very interested. Long Chen smiled and said.
"No, if Eunuch Wei finds out, he'll nag for ages, report to Father Emperor, and get scolded." Yu Qingxuan shook her head, speaking with a hint of helplessness.
"Rumble rumble...
Suddenly, a thunderous explosion echoed in the distance. The once blazing sun instantly turned dark. Long Chen's heart tightened, and he looked up. He saw black demonic energy spreading across half the sky. Long Chen smiled: "
Now it's interesting—another rival has appeared."