Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 486 - 484: Han Liang

The simple address "Seal Master Ning" made Ning Daoran feel extremely gratified. After all, he had always been known for his standout talent in Array Path, but barely passed muster in the Talismanic Way. If it were not for the abundance of demon beast materials, it would have been impossible to raise his talismanic skills to third-tier lower grade.

In the Eastern Wasteland Cultivation World, even the fool of a landlord’s family would struggle to squander materials as he did, failing dozens of times in a row when making talismans. Any sect would be heartbroken by such waste, let alone a Loose Cultivator who could never afford such a cost.

Therefore, progressing in the Talismanic Way felt more like an accomplishment to Ning Daoran!

"Indeed!"

Ning Daoran cupped his fist and asked, "May I have the pleasure of knowing which Fairy is here?"

"The humble lady Bai Feiyu of Wind Snow Tower."

The other party gave a curtsey and said with a smile, "I heard that there emerged an extremely formidable third-tier lower grade talisman master in Fish-Dragon Square, so I came to see for myself."

"So, it is Fairy Bai of Wind Snow Tower."

Ning Daoran solemnly said, "I have long heard of your great reputation, Fairy, and it is a pleasure to meet you."

"You flatter me, Seal Master Ning."

Bai Feiyu covered her mouth and chuckled, "I’m here to inquire if Seal Master Ning is free to accept a talisman order from my Wind Snow Tower?"

"Oh?"

Ning Daoran was surprised and asked, "I have created quite a few talismans recently, sufficient for sales at the shop, and indeed I have some time. May I ask what kind of talismans Fairy Bai wishes to preorder, and in what quantity?"

"Please wait a moment, Seal Master Ning."

Bai Feiyu took out a list, which was an order from Wind Snow Tower totaling one hundred third-tier lower-grade talismans, including Divine Speed Talismans, Blast Flame Talismans, Divine Frost Talismans, etc., all varieties used in magical combat.

In reality, Wind Snow Tower had already stocked up on these talismans, but such items were always better in excess, hence Bai Feiyu came to Fish-Dragon Square to purchase another batch.

Then, Ning Daoran and Bai Feiyu began to discuss the price. Since it was a bulk order, the price was about ten percent lower than the market rate, but due to the large volume, Ning Daoran made even more profit.

"Seal Master Ning."

Bai Feiyu handed over the deposit, collected Ning Daoran’s handwritten order receipt, and took out an exquisitely crafted bamboo tube from her storage bag. She smiled with dimples showing, "This contains Wind Snow Spirit Tea, grown on the main mountain of my Wind Snow Tower. This tea is harvested once every decade and has gone through ten years of wind, frost, rain, and snow, resulting in an extremely pure flavor. Here are five jin, for Fellow Daoist to enjoy."

Ning Daoran’s heart skipped a beat.

This Wind Snow Spirit Tea was well-known. The highest-grade tea in the largest tea house of Fish-Dragon Square was indeed Wind Snow Spirit Tea which, upon drinking, was said to calm the mind and even slightly enhance mana. It was an exceptional item for both cultivation practices and nourishing life.

The tea from that tea house might not be authentic, but this jar of Wind Snow Spirit Tea offered by the Holy Daughter of Wind Snow Tower was certainly top-grade.

"Ah?"

Ning Daoran embarrassedly said, "Such a precious gift, how can I accept it..."

"Seal Master Ning!"

Bai Feiyu let out another playful and elongated ’Master Ning’, with a reproachful smile, "Seal Master Ning is making so many third-tier talismans for our Wind Snow Tower. You are now a friend of our tower. What is this small gesture compared to that? I hope Seal Master Ning will accept it, lest it seem like my Wind Snow Tower is being stingy."

Ning Daoran hesitated.

This Wind Snow Tower is indeed very eager to forge ties!

In the Cultivation World, high-level talisman masters are indeed sought after!

Especially third-tier talisman masters, they are coveted wherever they go. While large powers like Wind Snow Tower undoubtedly have their own third-tier talisman masters, each master’s energy is limited, and they cannot produce many talismans within a year, so naturally, the more talisman masters they can recruit, the better.

"If that’s the case, I shall accept!"

Ning Daoran received the Wind Snow Spirit Tea and said, "Thank you, Fairy Bai, and thank you, Wind Snow Tower."

"You’re too kind, Seal Master Ning."

Bai Feiyu put the order receipt into her storage bag and performed a curtsey, "If that’s the case, I will take my leave for now. My return will be upon the agreed time of the order."

"Okay, I look forward to Fairy Bai’s visit."

...

In the evening, Ning Daoran returned to his small shop room and started making the talismans for Bai Feiyu’s order.

By dawn, about half of the order had been completed.

"Seal Master Ning!"

At this moment, Li Yinpeng’s voice came from outside.

Ning Daoran immediately stopped his work and stepped out of the room, asking, "Miss Lee, what has happened to cause such urgency?"

"A big incident has occurred!"

Li Yinpeng’s face was slightly pale as she said, "Yesterday afternoon, did the Holy Daughter Bai Feiyu of Wind Snow Tower come here to place an order for talismans?"

"That’s right."

Ning Daoran was surprised, "Did something happen to Fairy Bai?"

"Indeed!"

Li Yinpeng gently furrowed her brows and said, "After she left Fish-Dragon Square and before she was out of the territory of Dragon Tail Peak, near Green Leaf Forest, she was ambushed by several Robbery cultivators and barely escaped with her life! Luckily, her profound cultivation allowed her to find a slim chance of survival. By the time she returned to Wind Snow Tower, she was severely injured. The Wind Snow Tower is furious, and Master Bai Ying has dispatched people to investigate the culprit in the vicinity of Green Leaf Forest."

She looked at Ning Daoran anxiously and said, "Since you had contact with Sister Bai Feiyu before the incident, it’s possible that people from Wind Snow Tower might come to question you as well. Be mentally prepared."

"Understood, don’t worry, this matter has nothing to do with me."

"Of course."

Li Yinpeng said, "If Seal Master Ning were a Robbery cultivator, I probably would have been attacked the first time we met."

"So you’re not that foolish after all."

"Heh ..."

Li Yinpeng’s pretty face blushed. "How was business yesterday? I happen to be free today, so I might as well help out in the shop."

"Sure."

Ning Daoran nodded and did not stop her, continuing to make talismans.

As for the assassination attempt on Bai Feiyu, there was not the slightest clue; Bai Feiyu was the Wind Snow Tower Master Bai Ying’s proud disciple, with a First-grade Golden Spirit Root and in the Golden Core Middle Stage, holding a superior status in Wind Snow Tower, with all disciples looking up to her as if stars to the moon.

In the Dragon King Mountain area, probably only the Hidden Dragon Sect on Dragon Head Peak would dare to ambush Bai Feiyu.

The matter involved a dispute between two major forces, Hidden Dragon Sect and Wind Snow Tower. As an outsider cultivator, he should stay out of it and avoid unnecessary trouble for himself.

...

In the blink of an eye, several months passed.

The incident of Bai Feiyu’s ambush became a heated discussion, but it seemed that Wind Snow Tower did not hold any suspicions towards Ning Daoran, nor did they send anyone to inquire. However, the presence of Wind Snow Tower Disciples had increased significantly in the vicinity of the Fish-Dragon Square.

One afternoon.

A young cultivator in a blue shirt, with a confident demeanor, appeared in the Fish-Dragon Square, carrying an Ancient Sword on his back and exuding an aura of matchless confidence.

Ning Daoran stood in front of the shop, silently indifferent.

"It’s actually Brother Han Liang..."

Li Yinpeng, who was helping out in the shop, frowned.

"Han Liang?"

Ning Daoran tensed up slightly; he was well aware of Han Liang’s name—the Saint Heir of the Hidden Dragon Sect on Dragon Head Peak, with a First Grade Wood Spirit Root, a rare genius that appears only once in hundreds of years.

Furthermore, he was the son of Sect Master Han Dinghai of the Hidden Dragon Sect, which only added to Han Liang’s arrogant nature. In the area of Dragon King Mountain, among the younger generation, the only peer who could stand toe-to-toe with Han Liang was probably Wind Snow Tower’s Bai Feiyu.

So, if Bai Feiyu really did fall to an ambush, the biggest beneficiary would be Han Liang. With her death, the next true power-holder of the Dragon King Mountain lineage would undoubtedly be him, Han Liang.

"May I ask..."

Han Liang, having approached Ning’s Shop seemingly without noticing, smiled with clasped hands: "Is Fellow Daoist the Seal Master Ning?"

"Indeed."

Ning Daoran clasped his hands in return: "I, Ning, have seen Fellow Daoist Han."

"Seal Master Ning is too courteous!"

Han Liang glanced at Li Yinpeng helping out in the shop and smiled: "Sister Yinping is also here."

Li Yinpeng was somewhat nervous, quickly curtsied in greeting: "I have seen Brother Han!"

"No need for formalities."

Han Liang’s gaze shifted back to Ning Daoran and said: "Seal Master Ning, I have come uninvited on behalf of the Hidden Dragon Sect for the purpose of acquiring talismans. I’ve heard that Seal Master Ning has excelled in the Talismanic way, capable of steadily producing Third-tier talismans. Hence, on behalf of Hidden Dragon Sect, I, Han, would like to place an order with Seal Master Ning. What do you think?"

"Of course."

Ning Daoran replied: "How many Third-tier talismans does Fellow Daoist Han wish to order?"

"Two hundred."

Han Liang pulled out a list of talismans and smiled: "It will always have to be more than the hundred reserved by Sister Bai Feiyu."

"In that case..."

Ning Daoran smiled indifferently: "I thank Fellow Daoist Han for his patronage in advance. The price for the talismans will be the same as for Fairy Bai, how about it?"

"Agreed."

Han Liang walked into the shop, his gaze sweeping around.

After receiving the down payment, Ning Daoran provided the order receipt to Han Liang.

"Seal Master Ning."

Han Liang smiled profoundly: "While business in Fish-Dragon Square is quite good, it’s still just a marketplace situated on Dragon Tail Peak with lower Spirit Veins, which really isn’t suitable for a Golden Core cultivator like yourself to reside in and cultivate for long."

He gently clasped his hands: "If Seal Master Ning doesn’t mind, you could consider relocating to live with our Hidden Dragon Sect. Han can arrange a Cave Mansion for Seal Master Ning on a Fourth-tier Lower Grade Spirit Vein. You would only need to fulfill the sect’s talisman orders on time and would have ample time for Cultivation. Moreover, the Hidden Dragon Sect is willing to grant the status of Guest Elder to Seal Master Ning, with a monthly stipend distributed according to the sect’s elder ranks. What are your thoughts, Seal Master Ning?"

As expected, Hidden Dragon Sect came recruiting.

"Brother Han!"

Although Li Yinpeng was quite wary and respectful of this elder brother, she couldn’t help but interject at this moment, placing her Slender waist on her hips indignantly: "Seal Master Ning is our man of Fish-Dragon Square. Brother, with such blatant poaching, wouldn’t Master be angry if he found out?"

"Hey~~~"

Han Liang shook his head, laughing as if lecturing a young family sister: "Sister Yinping, what you said is wrong. ’Good birds choose trees to nest,’ and due to the low spiritual energy here at Fish-Dragon Square, it’s actually holding back Seal Master Ning. Besides, I am merely offering a suggestion, the final choice still depends on Seal Master Ning’s own will."

Therefore, Li Yinpeng looked at Ning Daoran with a plaintive expression, fearing he might be poached away.

"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Han for your kind offer."

Ning Daoran clasped his hands and smiled: "But I am naturally lazy and just a Loose Cultivator who cannot bear the slightest restraint. Let’s discuss the matter of joining the sect later, how does Fellow Daoist feel?"

"Sounds good."

Han Liang was not angry, lightly waved his folding fan and said with a smile: "In that case, I shall take my leave."

"Farewell, Fellow Daoist Han."

Han Liang laughed heartily, pausing momentarily as he passed by Li Yinpeng, he glanced back at her and said: "Yo, yo, yo, don’t be mad, after all, I didn’t succeed in the poaching, did I!"

Li Yinpeng gave him a big roll of the eyes, "Fanning yourself in the cold, what are you trying to prove? Disgusting~~~"

Han Liang laughed heartily as he left.