Chapter 47 Peach Blossom Talisman

Although Zhang Yuanqing had only known Fu Qingyang for three months, he was already very familiar with this immediate boss. Every frown and smile... no, every move he made, Zhang Yuanqing could discern his emotions.

He's unhappy now, tsk, what a temper... Zhang Yuanqing muttered to himself, took out a thin stack of Po Sha Talismans (Evil-Breaking Talismans), and got straight to the point:

"These are talismans left by the Niangniang (Mother Goddess) of the Three Dao Mountains, a unique skill of the Chunyang Sect, which needs to be infused with the power of the sun to be refined. They are consumables at the Lord level. Of course, they don't have strong offensive capabilities. Their main function is purification, and they have a super strong restraining effect on resentful spirits. Although they are not considered particularly high-level talismans, your subordinate thinks..."

He was about to say that the Po Sha Talismans might have miraculous effects in preventing and targeting the Chunyang Sect Leader when he was interrupted by Fu Qingyang, who spoke at a rapid pace:

"How many do you have? What's the cost of making this kind of talisman? Can it be mass-produced?"

The bright light that suddenly appeared in Fu Qingyang's eyes, his slightly forward-leaning body, and his eager tone made Zhang Yuanqing stunned. Although he still didn't show too exaggerated emotional changes, it was relatively rare for the "reserved" Young Master Qian.

Zhang Yuanqing said, "I currently only have ten, but I can make Po Sha Talismans. Well, it will probably take a day or two of practice. For mass production, it depends on the specific quantity. The Po Sha Talisman doesn't need too much sun power. Making forty or fifty shouldn't be a problem. For more, I'll have to summon the great Niangniang and ask."

Fu Qingyang pondered for a few seconds and said:

"According to the headquarters' style, each talisman would be priced at around one million. If you can mass-produce them, the price will be even lower."

Zhang Yuanqing said with heartache:

"Boss, you're forcing me to defect from the organization."

Fu Qingyang said indifferently, "Worthless!"

He picked up the Po Sha Talismans from the table, got up and walked out, saying:

"I will fight for the price for you, but remember, you are an official person. You must be familiar with the official style. The meaning of a medal is always more important than money. Selling half and giving half away is the correct approach. You must have a higher political awareness. I'll let you know the specific results when I have feedback!"

Fu Qingyang returned to his study, spread out the Po Sha Talismans in his hand, and was slightly stunned.

Because the number of talismans was eleven.

One of them was not a Po Sha Talisman, but a Ping An Talisman (Peace Talisman). The simple and smooth spirit script occupied half of the paper talisman, and the other half was written with a line of small characters: "Besides you, who in the world is worthy of white robes amidst three feet of snow!"

Fu Qingyang looked at the Ping An Talisman and was stunned for a long time.

In the conference room, Fu Qingyang's 3D projection reappeared.

At this time, the elders around the conference table were "piecing together" methods to deal with the Chunyang Sect Leader and popularizing them to the lower-level Night Watchers, but they were helplessly finding that there were many props against resentful spirits. After pooling together domestic and foreign resources, there were also many consumables with equivalent functions.

But to give every Night Watcher in the Taiyi Sect one of these items was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

The reason for discussing this topic was that some elders believed that it might be a good choice to wait by the tree and try to catch a rabbit, rather than searching blindly.

Seeing Fu Qingyang return, the elders didn't pay much attention and continued arguing.

"It is undeniable that this is indeed the best opportunity to let the Chunyang Sect Leader capsize in the gutter, taking advantage of his illness to kill him, but the cost is too high. And the current situation is that even if we don't care about the cost, we may not be able to do it."

"I disagree with your point of view. The combination of a Sun Wanderer and an Illusionist, and not bound by moral values, once they grow up, even we will find them棘手 (jíshǒu, troublesome)."

"You're digressing. Maybe the Taiyi Sect can use divination or revelations."

"The main ability of Star Observation is to look at the overall trend. I don't have much confidence in finding people. I'm more looking forward to the performance of divination. How about this, the Taiyi Sect can temporarily recall the Night Watchers sent out."

"No! Night Watchers play a very important role in handling Lingjing Xingzhe (Lingjing Pathfinders) incidents. We can't discard food because of choking."

At this time, Fu Qingyang interrupted the elders' debate by tapping the table with his fingers.

Including the Great Elder Di Hong, all the Lords looked over in unison.

Fu Qingyang said, "I have ten Lord-level talismans. The main function is purification. They have a low ability to defend against enemies, but they restrain all resentful spirits and Yin objects."

"Talismans with purification function?" Elder Zhao was slightly stunned. The other elders were pleasantly surprised, but also felt regret. The red-haired youth shook his head: "Ten talismans can't solve a big problem, but... of course, having one more Night Watcher armed means one more guarantee."

Fu Qingyang glanced at him and said slowly:

"I can mass-produce them, in quantities of fifty or more."

As an authoritative figure, Elder Zhao couldn't help but frown: "I have never heard of this kind of talisman."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Fu Qingyang holding a yellow paper talisman in his hand and unfolding the paper talisman to show everyone. Elder Zhao stared intently for a few seconds, and his face showed visible surprise and astonishment. As a Sun Wanderer, he confirmed the function of the talisman based only on the brushstrokes of the spirit script and the overall Taoist rhythm.

Fu Qingyang did not lie.

"What a wonderful technique for drawing spirit scripts! It not only attaches the power of the sun to the spirit script, but also cleverly controls it within a very low range. It's very unique. If only we could know the force application process of drawing the talisman. The person who developed this kind of talisman is definitely a genius." Elder Zhao stared deeply at the Po Sha Talisman, watching it with fascination, like an old scholar.

Seeing his reaction, the Lords immediately had no doubts in their minds.

"Why didn't you take out this good thing just now?"

"In this way, it will be difficult for the Chunyang Sect Leader to restore his strength, at least greatly slowing down his progress."

The elders showed smiles on their faces.

Elder Zhao took a deep breath, forced himself to break free from the academic research state of mind, and stared at Fu Qingyang with bright eyes:

"Where did you get these talismans? I have never seen them before. By mass production, do you mean that someone can make this kind of talisman? The Taiyi Sect is willing to spend any price to buy the method of making the talisman."

The last sentence was said with sincerity and seriousness.

Fu Qingyang said:

"This is the Po Sha Talisman of the Chunyang Sect, passed down from the Niangniang of the Three Dao Mountains to Yuan Shi Tian Zun (Celestial Worthy of Primordial Beginning). The Chunyang Sect was destroyed early, and its unique skills have long been lost. There may not be any inheritance in the Lingjing (Mystic Realm), so it's normal that Elder Zhao hasn't seen it."

The entire conference room was suddenly silent.

That Yuan Shi Tian Zun was clearly not at the scene, but it was as if he had been supporting the meeting all along, with a higher attendance rate than any of the elders.

Moreover, every time he appeared, he played an important role.

"It's actually Yuan Shi Tian Zun?"

Elder Zhao smiled and said, "Please trouble Elder Fu to tell Yuan Shi Tian Zun that the Taiyi Sect is willing to spend a lot of money to buy the method of making the talisman. As long as we control the method of making the talisman, the Taiyi Sect can produce a large number of talismans in a short period of time."

"Moreover, I can promise on behalf of the Taiyi Sect that the Five Elements Alliance will buy this talisman at a 30% discount."

Since it came from an official member, it was simple. Hearing this, the eyes of the Five Elements Alliance elders lit up. This deal was undoubtedly worthwhile. The Five Elements Alliance was getting a large number of high-quality purification talismans for nothing.

Under everyone's gaze, Fu Qingyang nodded: "No problem!"

"The Taiyi Sect will offer a Lord-level item, and I will sell the method of making the Po Sha Talisman to the Taiyi Sect." Elder Zhao was stunned, thinking that he was joking with him. "Elder Fu, don't joke."

Fu Qingyang "sincerely" explained:

"The unique skills of the Chunyang Sect cannot be sold without permission. If you want to buy it, you can only exchange it for a Lord-level item. Elder Zhao, please consider it. As for the number of Po Sha Talismans, don't worry. Within three days, Yuan Shi Tian Zun will make fifty talismans. You don't have to worry about a shortage of talismans."

After speaking, he looked at the Great Elder Di Hong and said:

"Great Elder, the Po Sha Talisman is extremely precious. I have already promised Yuan Shi Tian Zun to buy it at a price of 20 million per talisman. Headquarters can prepare the funds."

The elders present had a string of question marks floating in their minds.

"20 million per talisman?" The red-haired youth looked at him in disbelief: "You capitalist fool, do you want to empty the headquarters' treasury?"

Di Hong waved his hand: "Headquarters is willing to spend one million to buy it, that's the limit."

Fu Qingyang frowned.

"Yuan Shi Tian Zun is an official member, Fu Qingyang, you are not doing business." The Dog Elder said in a deep voice, then changed the subject and said, "I think two million is the limit, no more than that. If you don't agree, I will personally find Yuan Shi Tian Zun."

"Ten million!"

"Three million!"

"Five million per talisman, but we can actually pay three million. The remaining two million can be converted into the quota for application materials. Fifty Po Sha Talismans are a quota of 100 million for materials." Fu Qingyang said.

Yuan Shi is a Night Watcher, and he often lacks materials. Converting money into a quota for materials can just fill his needs. At the same time, it is a familiar and recognized handling style of the officials.

If an organization wants to condense "faith", it must dilute money, so there will be situations where people make great contributions but are only rewarded with medals.

But in fact, diluting money does not mean there are no benefits, it's just given in another form.

For example, the material quota he is now fighting for for Yuan Shi. The Dog Elder looked at Di Hong and said, "Great Elder, I think it's possible!"

The two had been bargaining for half a day. The Dog Elder had managed to cut the cost from 20 million to 5 million. The spirit of bargaining among the elders had dissipated. Opposing it again would seem disrespectful to the newly promoted young elder. For a time, no one spoke.

Di Hong glanced at Teddy, then glanced at Fu Qingyang, and slowly said, "Okay!" As one of the people in charge of the headquarters, he had the power to make the decision.

Fu Qingyang looked at Elder Zhao again: "I will try my best to get the method of making the Po Sha Talisman for the Taiyi Sect." Elder Zhao's face looked a little better, and he nodded slowly.

Zhang Yuanqing bowed down:

"Thank you, Elder Fu. The elders are wise and martial, with the qualifications of a leader. Sooner or later, you will sweep away the garbage under the sky and ascend to the peak of the Lingjing."

"I'm rich!"

"I won't have to worry about not having enough materials or funding in the future."

Fu Qingyang nodded slightly, "I have already boasted to the Great Elder. If you can't make fifty Po Sha Talismans within three days, I will sell the method of making them to the Taiyi Sect."

"I'll do my best." Zhang Yuanqing, who had made a fortune, was radiant.

"Go back and cultivate." Fu Qingyang issued an order to dismiss the guest.

Zhang Yuanqing nodded, and his body disintegrated into dreamlike starlight. Fu Qingyang's faint voice came from his ear: "The Ping An Talisman was well drawn."

Jinshan City, W痕 (Wu Hen - No Trace) Hotel!

Kou Beiyue, wearing a delivery uniform, stood beside the marble front desk, facing away from the hotel door. He sighed softly and said in a low voice:

"You still came after all."

"I came after all!" The fat man at the door replied in the same low voice.

"You shouldn't have come."

"I've already come."

Kou Beiyue turned slowly, staring at the little fat man at the door, with an attitude of parting in the Jianghu (Martial World), half a lifetime has passed, and said: "Long time no see!"

Before the little fat man could answer, Xiao Yuan, who was behind the front desk, said coldly: "It's only been two weeks."

Kou Beiyue's功 (gong - hard work) broke in a second, and he greeted him with joy, "It seems that Yuan Shi Tian Zun's discord is very effective. You really can't stay in the evil organization anymore."

He told Xiao Yuan about the little fat man's request to meet, and Xiao Yuan agreed to this matter, but requested that the meeting place be selected at the W痕 (Wu Hen - No Trace) Hotel.

"Damn it, it really is this dog thief!" The little fat man cursed, first cautiously glanced at Xiao Yuan, then explained:

"I've been living in fear recently, and I always feel like everyone wants to kill me. Although the old Saints and Elders in the organization are protecting me, I still don't feel at ease, so I miss老大 (lǎodà - Boss) even more, and can't sleep at night. Seeing老大 (lǎodà - Boss), I feel at ease."

Kou Beiyue suddenly felt a little smug.

Xiao Yuan, who was standing at the front desk, suddenly said: "You don't have a sense of security without老大 (lǎodà - Boss), is this your obsession?"

The little fat man was silent, as if he didn't want to discuss this topic.

Xiao Yuan said coldly: "I'm not interested in your past. Are you here for Kou Beiyue or Yuan Shi Tian Zun?"

The little fat man asked back: "What's the difference?"

Xiao Yuan smiled coldly: "If it's for Kou Beiyue, do as you please. If it's for Yuan Shi Tian Zun, you can prepare to return to the Lingjing."

The little fat man was silent for a few seconds, and in the end, he didn't have the confidence to compete with this bright and generous woman, and said in a deep voice: "I'm here to find老大 (lǎodà - Boss), it has nothing to do with Yuan Shi Tian Zun."

Xiao Yuan was noncommittal: "If you want to follow Beiyue, you must undergo a test."

"I can try, but I want to know what the test is."

"I'll take you upstairs later. Before that, I have a question to ask you." Xiao Yuan stared at the chubby little肥宅 (féi zhái - fat otaku), word by word:

"Are you willing to reconcile with this world?"

The little fat man was stunned. After a long time, he said in a low voice: "I, I don't know."

Xiao Yuan nodded, wearing flat women's leather shoes, and walked towards the depths of the hotel,哒哒哒 (dādādā - sound of footsteps) stepping on the shiny floor tiles. Kou Beiyue excitedly pushed the little fat man and motioned for him to follow.

The little fat man, trusting in老大 (lǎodà - Boss), unhesitatingly followed Xiao Yuan's back, entered the elevator, and came to the door of room 404.

"Go in!"

The little fat man was looking around, guessing the other party's intention, when he heard the mature and beautiful, but very cold woman, gesturing with her eyes at the door.

He walked to the door,咔嚓 (kāchā - clicking sound), twisted the doorknob, and the next second, he disappeared in the corridor of the hotel.

Xiao Yuan waited silently outside. After more than ten minutes, the door of room 404 opened, and the little fat man's figure appeared in the corridor.

He looked dazed, his eyes were empty, and he said in a low voice:

"I want an empty room, I, I want to be quiet and think about some things."

At the same time, the ethereal and low voice of Master Wu Hen (No Trace) sounded in Xiao Yuan's ears:

"Take him to cultivate!"

"Yes!"

Xiao Yuan knew that from now on, there would be a new person in the team.

Twilight!

Fu Family Bay Villa Area, small-sized villa.

In the bedroom, Zhang Yuanqing glanced at the waste paper scattered on the floor and gently rubbed his sore forehead.

"Alas, drawing talismans is really damn difficult. I'm tired, let's destroy it."

Drawing talismans is just a basic skill of Night Watchers. The difficulty is already daunting. People who lack perseverance and motivation basically give up here.

"I can't just draw Po Sha Talismans, let's have some other projects for entertainment."

Zhang Yuanqing put away the demon subduing pestle and the "ink" he had prepared, and took out a ten-centimeter-long red thread, ten milliliters of vermilion and water-ground liquid, three pieces of Mei Xiang (Alluring Fragrance), and the tears of the Sīmìng (Master of Destinies), Aphrodisiac Bead powder and other materials. He smashed them all in a mortar, and then poured in ten milliliters of water.

The "ink" used to outline the Peach Blossom Talisman was ready.

He spread a blank yellow paper talisman on the desk, opened the page in the book that recorded the Peach Blossom Talisman, and began to outline the spirit script according to the description in the book.

The rise, turn, and transition of each stroke were infused with different Taiyin (Yin) power. After drawing a distorted and complex spirit talisman, there were more than a hundred kinds of spiritual power changes.

But Zhang Yuanqing actually successfully drew a Peach Blossom Talisman in only half an hour and after wasting ten talismans.

"Do I actually have such talent?" He was stunned.

"Well, let's test the effect."

Zhang Yuanqing infused spiritual power, and the Peach Blossom Talisman in his hand burned with a quiet and deep black flame, quickly turning to ashes.