Chapter 73: Stocking Up

After changing out of his ancient-style outfit into his usual casual wear, Chen Mobai picked up his phone and started to head out.

As he walked, he placed orders for talismans on his phone, and it was a good thing he had cultivated divine consciousness, so he wasn't afraid of being bumped into.

It was still the Wood Spirit Talisman Shop. After selling the Spirit Elevation Powder to Teacher Chansi's senior sister, he now had a substantial sum of money with a legitimate source. He swept through all the talismans he had previously wanted but couldn't afford.

He first bought out all the first-grade lower and middle-grade talismans, spending a total of 11,600 merit points.

Then he bought two "Wood House Talismans" for a room, which he would need for his upcoming trip to Yunmeng Marsh to fight beast monsters. If he couldn't return to Qingguang Island in time, he could at least avoid the wind and rain with these talismans.

He also bought five "Recovery Talismans" to restore spirit energy and remove negative effects. These were priced at 2 spirit stones in the Nanxi Market, but could be sold for 3 spirit stones in Yunmeng Marsh, costing only 500 merit points here. Without considering the exchange rate, that was a 60-fold profit, almost like striking gold.

Unfortunately, the shop only had five in stock.

There was also the "Grass and Trees Become Soldiers Talisman" he had previously liked. Although it was most powerful in areas with lush vegetation, Chen Mobai knew there were plenty of aquatic plants in Yunmeng Marsh, so it could be useful. However, the shop only had three in stock, which was too few.

After a series of orders, Chen Mobai had almost bought out the Wood Spirit Talisman Shop.

Except for the chicken rib "Wood Spirit Talisman" and the second-grade "Yimu Divine Thunder Talisman" as the shop's prized possession.

He spent money with joy, but the shopkeeper might have been scared and sent a message through the back-end of the Immortal Gate Network:

"Dear customer, are you having relationship problems and need to shop to vent? Our talismans are great to use, but they can't cure a sad mood."

What's this all about!

Chen Mobai replied directly:

"Your talismans are very good and are very popular in my hometown. I'm buying them in bulk to sell at a stall there."

"Dear customer, thank you so much. Your purchase has earned me enough to send my younger siblings to college this year. I'll pack your items separately and send them by express delivery."

The shopkeeper was efficient.

Chen Mobai thought to himself and started browsing the various flagship stores on the Immortal Gate Network for the talismans, elixirs, and magical artifacts that would be listed in the next month.

He set the dates for the 18th and 26th of this month to snatch the three treasures for Foundation Establishment. He then focused on talismans similar to the "Xuanyang Purple Fire Talisman," but unfortunately, offensive talismans were not popular in the Immortal Gate. He only saw that the Mountain and Sea Academy would list a "Golden Light Sword Talisman" on the 15th.

However, this talisman was a second-grade upper-grade, usable three times, and its price was almost as high as one of the three treasures for Foundation Establishment.

Chen Mobai thought he had a lot of money, but looking at this, he was still poor.

With no choice, he turned back to the Wood Spirit Talisman Shop, gritted his teeth, and bought the shop's prized possession, the "Yimu Divine Thunder Talisman."

"Dear customer..."

The shopkeeper sent another message through the back-end. The "Yimu Divine Thunder Talisman" had been listed for two years, and only one had been sold. Chen Mobai was the second to buy it.

This talisman cost 50,000 merit points, more expensive than buying out all the first-grade talismans.

The shopkeeper was afraid Chen Mobai had made a mistake and specially confirmed with him through the back-end.

"Pack it together with the talismans I just bought and send it over."

There were many talisman shops on the Immortal Gate Network, but in Danxia City, only a few could offer free shipping. Chen Mobai was a nostalgic person. Since the items from this Wood Spirit Talisman Shop felt good, he didn't waste time browsing other shops.

"Dear customer, I am truly grateful for your generosity. To thank you, I will give you a 'Three-Room One-Hall Wood House Talisman.'"

The shopkeeper was decent and knew how to treat customers.

Chen Mobai thought to himself but typed another message:

"I've already bought two 'Wood House Talismans.' One room is enough for the outdoors, and a three-room one-hall is too wasteful. I noticed your 'Wood Spirit Talisman' has been listed for two years without selling a single one. How about you give me this talisman?"

"..."

The shopkeeper replied with dots, seemingly speechless.

Chen Mobai was muttering about the shopkeeper being stingy when the shopkeeper sent another message:

"Alright."

The shopkeeper was really decent and easy to deal with.

After happily completing his stock-up, Chen Mobai went to a hot pot restaurant.

As he walked in, he saw many classmates already sitting in groups. As soon as he entered, Lu Hongsheng immediately waved at him. Beside his desk mate, the beautiful girls in front and behind, and a few classmates he usually talked to were already seated.

They were the classmates Lu Hongsheng usually hung out with.

"Old Chen, I heard from the class monitor that Yan Bingxuan will also be here today."

As soon as he sat down, Chen Mobai heard a surprising piece of news.

"Didn't she drop out?"

"Although she dropped out, the friendship remains. The class monitor called her, and she originally said she wouldn't come, but for some reason, she said she would come last night."

Lu Hongsheng whispered the secret he had heard from the class monitor.

Chen Mobai remembered that Yan Bingxuan had refined her ice spirit root. Could he find an opportunity to ask her about the ice breath technique?

As they were talking, Yan Bingxuan walked in. She looked around, hesitating where to sit, and the class monitor, Mo Simin, immediately greeted her and led her to a table with all girls.

"See, she's here."

Lu Hongsheng pointed to Yan Bingxuan, who had just sat down, with a smug look, as if boasting that his information was correct.

Chen Mobai ignored him, opened the class group, found Yan Bingxuan's avatar, and sent a private message, editing his difficulties in cultivating the ice technique into text.

Then he put down his phone.

After a while, Yan Bingxuan looked up, and their eyes met. Chen Mobai nodded, indicating it was him.

"I can't explain it in words. If you have time after the meal, I can let you feel my ice spirit energy."

Chen Mobai saw her reply and felt the warmth of their classmate relationship.

At that moment, another group of young men and women walked in. It turned out they were also high school seniors, having a farewell dinner after the college entrance exam.

"Wow, Old Chen, look, she's so beautiful."

Chen Mobai, who was browsing the Immortal Gate Network, couldn't stand Lu Hongsheng's shouting and looked up, then he was stunned.

"Such a coincidence?"

The girl who just walked in from the door was not wearing a mask or a hat this time. Her stunning beauty attracted everyone present. She also saw Chen Mobai and was surprised, then walked over to greet him.