Chapter 51

Ye Jianhao looked at him in disbelief, his gaze so strange, as if he were looking at some bizarre creature.

If he remembered correctly, Rong Kaixuan had taken away a hundred blank talismans at once the last time. This was not one or ten, but a full hundred.

Though it had been about a week since that day, Rong Kaixuan had been unconscious for five whole days.

Although he was not a Spirit Practitioner himself, he was not unfamiliar with Spirit Practitioners.

The creation of talismans was quite difficult, especially during the sealing process. Any slight mistake could cause the spirit body to burst and disappear on the spot.

Therefore, even talented Spirit Gatherers generally only began learning to create spirit body warrior talismans when they reached the mid or late stages of the Spirit Practitioner level.

Moreover, their production speed was almost as slow as a tortoise.

A late-stage Spirit Practitioner could produce two or three first-grade mid or high-quality spirit body warrior talismans in a day, which was already a very good result.

The reason he treated Rong Kaixuan so differently, even going so far as to buy two third-grade pills to give him, was because he recognized Rong Kaixuan's almost supernatural achievements in talismans.

A beginner Spirit Practitioner could create first-grade special spirit body warrior talismans, and such a genius was worth any cost to befriend.

However, when he heard Rong Kaixuan's words, he still fell into a state of near-stupor.

This young brother had only three days to make talismans. Could he have made nearly a hundred spirit body warrior talismans in those three days?

He pressed his lips together, suppressing the shock in his heart.

He extended a hand and slowly opened the box.

Instantly, his eyelids twitched uncontrollably.

The moment the box was opened, a powerful aura rushed towards him. It was a sharp and formidable aura that even he found chilling.

He immediately knew that the talismans in the box were no longer blank.

He took out the talismans one by one, examining them carefully and cautiously. After a long time, he sighed and looked at Rong Kaixuan, asking, "Brother, how did you make them?"

Rong Kaixuan blinked and said, "It's very simple. First, use the Spirit Gathering Technique to summon the spirit body, then use the Sealing Technique to activate the energy on the talisman, wrap the spirit body, and finally seal it inside." He paused and said sincerely, "If Brother Ye wants to learn, I can teach you."

Ye Jianhao rolled his eyes and said with a wry smile, "Brother, you're joking. I am not a Spirit Practitioner, how can I make talismans?"

Rong Kaixuan nodded and said, "Yes, I was careless."

Ye Jianhao swallowed and said, "Brother, I'm not asking about the process, but how you managed to make over a hundred talismans in three days."

Rong Kaixuan tilted his head, thought carefully, and said suspiciously, "It's very simple. As long as you focus and don't play around."

"Oh, focus and don't play around... that's it." Ye Jianhao repeated, his voice hoarse.

In his heart, he was shouting, "Nonsense."

Could anyone focus enough to make over ninety first-grade special spirit body warrior talismans in three days?

Was this a Spirit Practitioner or a Spirit Master?

In fact, if he didn't know Rong Kaixuan's background, he might have suspected that this young man was a Spirit Master in disguise.

Rong Kaixuan chuckled and said, "Brother Ye, how about the quality of these talismans?"

Ye Jianhao snapped out of his daze and said hurriedly, "They are all excellent. Oh, brother, wait a moment, I'll have someone prepare the spirit coins for you." He glanced at the box and said, "There are ninety-six talismans here..." As he said this, his face couldn't help but twitch.

Ninety-six talismans, plus the four from the last meeting.

Out of a hundred talismans, not a single one was a dud.

At this moment, he was very pleased with his wise decision. Such a talisman genius was worth any cost to befriend, even if it meant bankrupting himself.

He cleared his throat and said, "A total of four thousand eight hundred spirit coins."

Rong Kaixuan's eyelids twitched, and he felt a surge of joy.

Four thousand eight hundred spirit coins.

This was an enormous sum, something he wouldn't have dared to dream of before coming to Qian'gan City.

However, many things had happened since he came to Qian'gan City, and he had grown a lot. He calmed himself and said, "Brother Ye, I only need eight hundred spirit coins."

Ye Jianhao was taken aback and asked in surprise, "Why?"

Rong Kaixuan said slowly, "Because I want to exchange the remaining four thousand spirit coins for blank talismans."

"Whew..."

Even with Ye Jianhao's composure, he couldn't help but draw a sharp breath at these words.

Four thousand talismans, what a shocking transaction.

Of course, as a steward of the Donghua Treasure Hall, he had traded many blank talismans before. However, those transactions were usually with large families or major sects.

For such forces, four thousand talismans were not hard to digest.

But if one person were to make four thousand blank talismans...

Just thinking about it made one shudder.

Ye Jianhao hesitated and said solemnly, "Brother, it's not that I'm unwilling to trade with you, but... have you considered this quantity?"

Rong Kaixuan shook his head and said, "Thank you for your concern, Brother, but I have made my decision."

Ye Jianhao thought for a moment and suddenly said, "Brother, four thousand talismans is a lot, and it's inconvenient to carry. How about I apply to set up a branch in your Rong family, specifically to serve you?"

He was quite confident that if he reported the birth of such a talisman genius in the Rong family, the elders would definitely approve his application.

Rong Kaixuan was stunned and waved his hands, saying, "Brother, I don't want too many people to know about this yet, please understand."

A hint of disappointment flashed in Ye Jianhao's eyes, but he would not let this disagreement sour his relationship with Rong Kaixuan.

"Alright, as you wish." He stood up, his gaze serious, as if deep in thought. After a moment, he said, "Brother, wait a moment, I'll be right back."

Rong Kaixuan nodded and smiled. Four thousand talismans were a significant amount, and it was reasonable for him to handle it personally.

A quarter of an hour later, Ye Jianhao walked in slowly, sat down in front of Rong Kaixuan, and took out a ring, placing it flat on the table. "Brother, I've prepared everything for you. Please check it."

Rong Kaixuan was stunned for a moment, his gaze sweeping over the ring, his face full of suspicion.

Ye Jianhao was also taken aback and asked in surprise, "You don't know what this is?"

"I don't." Rong Kaixuan shook his head, speaking honestly.

Ye Jianhao stuttered and asked in surprise, "Brother, who is your teacher in your family? Didn't they tell you about this?"

Rong Kaixuan's face turned slightly red, and he said, "Brother Ye, the Rong family doesn't have a Spirit Gathering Hall, so I learned on my own in the Curse Technique Hall."

Ye Jianhao looked incredulous, his face even turning slightly red.

Such a talisman genius, and there was no dedicated teacher in the family? Were the Rong family all blind fools?

However, this thought flashed through his mind and was immediately discarded.

The Rong family was, after all, a small family. If the upper echelons were so stupid, the Rong family would have been destroyed by their enemies long ago.

Although he didn't understand why they did this, there must be a reason he didn't know and shouldn't meddle in.

His eyes flickered, and Ye Jianhao suddenly said, "Brother, are you interested in joining our Donghua Treasure Hall?" He said solemnly, "I can guarantee to find you a teacher at the innate level."

Rong Kaixuan was deeply moved but shook his head after a moment, saying, "Thank you, Brother Ye, but I don't want to leave home now."

After all, his parents, his elder brother who had risked his life for him, and the clan elders who valued him were in the Rong family.

He didn't want to leave his family for a completely unfamiliar place and become a disciple of a stranger.

Ye Jianhao sighed and said, "Alright, we'll talk about it later." He pointed at the ring on the table and said, "This is a spatial ring, with a cubic meter of mobile space inside. The four thousand talismans and eight hundred spirit coins are all in there."

"Spatial ring?" Rong Kaixuan was stunned. Although he had never heard of it, he could guess its function from its name.

Ye Jianhao chuckled and said, "Pick up the ring and try infusing it with spirit energy or true qi."

Rong Kaixuan nodded, picked up the ring, and infused a thread of true qi into it.

Instantly, his eyes lit up.

Because, the moment the true qi entered, he sensed a strange and mysterious space.

Inside this space were indeed forty boxes and eight bags of spirit coins.

Rong Kaixuan's heart began to beat violently.

He stared at the ring for a long time, then put it down and said, "Brother Ye, how much is this worth?"

Ye Jianhao laughed and said, "This is a gift from your brother, take it."

Rong Kaixuan shook his head and said, "No, you've given me too much already, I can't accept it."

Ye Jianhao's face turned serious and said, "Since you call me brother, you must accept this gift." He waved his sleeve and said, "If you don't accept it, then it's fine. I'll pretend I don't know you, and we'll be strangers when we meet again."

Rong Kaixuan looked distressed and said, "Brother Ye, how can that be?"

If it were a few days ago, Rong Kaixuan wouldn't have cared. But after Ye Jianhao saved his elder brother's life, the situation was different.

This favor could not be easily severed.

Ye Jianhao laughed and said, "Brother, be a man, don't be so indecisive. Will you accept it or not?"

Taking a deep breath, Rong Kaixuan took the ring and said gratefully, "Thank you, Brother Ye."