Chapter 72: See you again, Second Miss. Brother Cheng will take you to read books and drink tea!
After coming down from the second floor, Lu Changsheng went to the first floor to check the items sold in the shop.
He wanted to see if there was anything he wanted.
He also wanted to buy a magic tool talisman brush, some top-grade talisman paper, and top-grade spirit ink on this trip.
When he was at the third level of Qi Refining, Lu Changsheng had tried to draw high-grade talismans.
However, due to the limitations of his cultivation and talisman-making tools, the success rate was very low.
He only drew ten or so to carry around in case of accidents.
After breaking through to the fourth level of Qi Refining not long ago, he tried to draw high-grade talismans again, but it was still a bit difficult.
He could only draw a few relatively simple high-grade talismans.
Moreover, the success rate was only about 40 to 50 percent.
For other talisman masters, this success rate was already very good.
But in Lu Changsheng’s opinion, it was still a bit lacking.
So he thought about buying a better magic tool talisman brush, and then buying some top-grade talisman paper and spirit ink.
In this way, not only could the success rate be improved, but he would also be confident in drawing some more difficult high-grade talismans.
Whether the talismans would be sold at that time was another matter.
At least having more high-grade talismans on his body would give him more security.
Otherwise, what would happen if he encountered an accident while traveling back and forth between Nine Dragon Square City and Green Bamboo Mountain?
Lu Changsheng began to look at the items sold in the shop.
Most of the talismans sold were low-grade talismans.
Then there were basic talismans and mid-grade talismans, and a small number of high-grade talismans.
In addition to spirit talismans, the shop not only had talisman brushes, talisman paper, and spirit ink, but also some related raw materials, as well as talisman-related books.
Afterward, he looked at the prices of the magic tool talisman brushes, top-grade talisman paper, and top-grade spirit ink in the talisman-making tool counter.
Low-grade magic tool talisman brush: 70 spirit stones.
Mid-grade magic tool talisman brush: 200 spirit stones.
High-grade magic tool talisman brush: 600 spirit stones.
Top-grade talisman paper: There were different qualities, divided into fine quality and good quality.
Fine quality: 50 spirit stones per stack, ten sheets.
Good quality: 30 spirit stones per stack, ten sheets.
Top-grade spirit ink: There were also different qualities, divided into fine quality and good quality.
Fine quality: 50 spirit stones per box.
Good quality: 30 spirit stones per box.
“So expensive.”
Lu Changsheng looked at the marked prices and couldn’t help but click his tongue slightly.
He had felt that he was quite rich before.
But looking at the prices, he immediately realized that he was very poor, especially poor.
After buying a mid-grade magic tool talisman brush, he wouldn’t have much spirit stones left.
“For me right now, a mid-grade magic tool talisman brush is enough.”
“Moreover, magic tool talisman brushes are not like ordinary talisman brushes. They are very durable and can be used thousands of times, so there is no need to worry too much about damage.”
Lu Changsheng touched his chin, planning to buy a mid-grade magic tool talisman brush.
After all, once you buy this thing, you can use it for a long time.
As for the price of talisman paper and spirit ink, he thought it was okay and not too expensive.
After all, a high-grade talisman can be sold for 30 to 50 spirit stones.
And a top-grade talisman can be sold for more than 200 spirit stones!
However, being able to sell at this price is also because of the threshold and difficulty involved.
Like Fourth Elder, as a first-order top-grade talisman master, he only sells three top-grade talismans each month, also because the failure rate is too high.
After deducting the time cost and material cost, the profit is limited.
Not everyone is like Lu Changsheng, who has a cheat and makes talismans as easily as eating and drinking.
“Don’t rush, my spirit stones are mainly used to buy materials for the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art. Let’s go to the southwest street tomorrow and take a look.”
“See if there are any suitable materials for the Hundred Refinements Treasure Body Art, and also see if I can sell some talismans to exchange for money.”
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
Immediately, he asked the shopkeeper Zhang Shan what the cost price of these magic tool talisman brushes, top-grade talisman paper, and spirit ink was.
Zhang Shan did not hide anything and told the truth.
The purchase price of a low-grade magic tool talisman brush was 43 spirit stones.
The purchase price of a mid-grade magic tool talisman brush was 139 spirit stones, and the purchase price of a high-grade magic tool talisman brush was 500 spirit stones.
Because the Lu family did not have a refiner, these were also purchased from other places to sell.
As for the talisman paper and spirit ink, the fine quality was made by the Lu family themselves, and the good quality was either made by themselves or by finding someone to make them with provided materials. Zhang Shan was not clear about the cost.
After hearing this, Lu Changsheng nodded, planning that if he wanted to buy a magic tool talisman brush, he could directly take one at the cost price in the shop.
Afterward, he asked some questions about the shop’s daily revenue, sales, which talismans sold well, and the price and quantity of talismans purchased from other places, and so on.
Because Lu Changsheng had an idea in his mind.
If he was fully responsible for managing the shop in the future, could he sell all the talismans on his body through this shop?
For these questions, Zhang Shan answered truthfully, allowing Lu Changsheng to have a certain understanding of this spirit talisman shop.
He knew that the business of this spirit talisman shop was considered good in Nine Dragon Square City, with a monthly revenue of several thousand spirit stones.
“It seems that the Lu family’s spirit talisman shop is doing better than I imagined.”
Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but think to himself after hearing this information.
After chatting with Zhang Shan for a while, Lu Changsheng didn’t continue to ask more questions.
He returned to the rest room on the third floor and saw that Lu Miaoge was still in the talisman room, so he began to meditate and cultivate.
It was almost dusk when Lu Miaoge came out of the talisman room.
She told Lu Changsheng that they could usually go back at this time.
Although Nine Dragon Square City did not have a curfew, it would be much quieter at night.
After all, cultivators also had to cultivate and rest.
And Li Shi and Wang Wu also lived in the shop and could help watch over it.
Afterward, Lu Miaoge took Lu Changsheng to the Lu family mansion in the East District.
It was quite a distance to walk from here to the Lu family mansion in the East District.
The two walked relatively fast, but it still took about half an hour.
The Lu family’s mansion covered an area of about two thousand square meters.
Compared to the residence in Green Bamboo Valley, it was naturally very small.
But in Nine Dragon Square City, where every inch of land was worth its weight in gold, this courtyard was already considered large.
Lu Changsheng curiously asked Lu Miaoge how many spirit stones such a mansion would cost.
Lu Miaoge did not know the exact price.
She only said that such mansions were basically rented for three to five years.
As for the price, it ranged from dozens to hundreds of spirit stones per year.
Hearing this, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but click his tongue.
The rent for one year would cost dozens or hundreds of spirit stones, so wouldn’t it cost several thousand spirit stones to buy it?
Sure enough, no matter where you are, buying a house is not easy.
Arriving at the mansion, Lu Miaoge asked the housekeeper in the courtyard if the Second Elder was at home.
Now that she had brought Lu Changsheng over, she naturally had to see this Lu family Second Elder.
The housekeeper said that the Second Elder was resting in the backyard and led the two to pay their respects to the Second Elder.
Before long, Lu Changsheng saw this Lu family Second Elder.
Although he had a head of white hair, his complexion was very rosy and as lustrous as a baby’s.
His tall body was wearing a cyan robe, and he held a jasper bamboo cane in his hand, giving people a sense of oppression that was imposing without being angry.
This Second Elder was responsible for the Lu family’s business and was often away from home. This was the first time Lu Changsheng had seen him.
“Second Elder!”
“Second Grandpa!”
Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaoge bowed to the Second Elder in unison.
The Second Elder nodded, stood up, looked at Lu Changsheng, and said with a smile, “You are Changsheng, right? To be a mid-grade talisman master at such a young age is very good.”
“In the future, if you have anything in this Nine Dragon Square City, you can come directly to me.”
The Second Elder patted Lu Changsheng’s shoulder with his thick palm and said this.
“Yes, Second Elder.”
Lu Changsheng replied respectfully.
Afterward, the Second Elder asked the housekeeper to arrange a room for Lu Changsheng to live in.
At the same time, he said that he would host a banquet in the evening to welcome him and let him get to know the other Lu family disciples so that they could interact and communicate more often.
Lu Changsheng naturally responded respectfully to this.
He knew that now that he had integrated into the Lu family, these interpersonal interactions and worldly wisdom were difficult to avoid.
Immediately, the housekeeper arranged a partial courtyard for him.
The courtyard was not large, only more than a hundred square meters, a little smaller than his courtyard in Green Bamboo Villa.
It had simple formation effects of sound insulation and gathering spirit, and the spiritual energy was worse than in Green Bamboo Valley, but much better than in Green Bamboo Villa.
At night, a servant came to inform Lu Changsheng to attend the banquet.
Lu Changsheng nodded and came to the hall.
“Hmm?”
As soon as Lu Changsheng arrived at the hall, he saw that in addition to the Second Elder and Lu Miaoge, there were also two Lu family stewards of the same generation as Lu Yuanding, and five Lu family disciples.
However, his gaze instantly fell on a beautiful woman standing with Lu Miaoge.
The woman wore a white crane embroidery long dress, and the tight-fitting long dress perfectly outlined her curvy figure, revealing her graceful figure even through the dress.
But seeing that the skirt was cut open, he could see a pair of straight and slender legs wearing a pair of white silk stockings as thin as cicada wings, making the originally fair and smooth round jade legs more noble and holy.
The delicate jade feet wrapped in white silk stockings stepped on a pair of light silver high heels with flowing cloud patterns, making her graceful figure even more tall and graceful.
This woman was the Second Miss, Lu Miaohuan, who had once been on a blind date with Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng didn’t expect that this Second Miss was also in this Nine Dragon Square City.
Moreover, this Second Miss actually changed from black silk to white silk.
I have to say, the Second Miss’s figure is really good.
Especially her legs, the proportions are perfect, a little more would be fat, a little less would be thin, straight and round.
Whether it is black silk or white silk, it gives people a stunning and seductive feeling on her body.
“Hmph!”
Lu Miaohuan also saw Lu Changsheng. Seeing the latter’s gaze fall on her, she directly snorted coldly with an icy expression and turned her head to look elsewhere.
Lu Changsheng just smiled and pretended not to see it.
He knew that this Second Miss still held a grudge.
This is also normal.
Only half a year had passed since the two had a blind date. He rejected this Second Miss and turned around to marry Lu Miaoyun. With this Second Miss’s arrogant young lady temperament, how could she forget and not hold a grudge?
If it weren’t for the Second Elder hosting a banquet to welcome him, this Second Miss probably wouldn’t even see him, let alone have a good face.
However, seeing Lu Miaoge and Lu Miaohuan, the twin sisters with similar looks and figures, standing side by side, Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but wonder what it would be like if the eldest miss dressed up like that too.
Or perhaps, the two sisters, one in white and one in black…
Lu Changsheng didn’t dare to think more and immediately suppressed the wild thoughts in his heart.
This was too stimulating, he couldn’t overthink it.
If the family head, Lu Yuanding, knew he was having thoughts about his two daughters, he would probably chop him in half with a sword.
“Second Elder.”
He cupped his fist and bowed to the Second Elder.
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“Changsheng, let me introduce you.”
The Second Elder naturally saw Lu Miaohuan’s little actions, but didn’t say anything.
He knew about the little grudge between Lu Changsheng and Lu Miaohuan.
Back then, it was precisely because of this matter that Lu Yuanding saw his daughter being restless at home and sent her to Nine Dragons Market to find something to do and relax.
Immediately, under the Second Elder’s introduction, Lu Changsheng got to know the two Lu family stewards and the other four Lu family disciples.
Those who could work in Nine Dragons Market all had high status and positions in the Lu family, belonging to the future upper echelons.
Apart from Lu Miaohuan, who didn’t give Lu Changsheng a good look because of their past grudges, the others all seemed very enthusiastic.
After all, there is no love or hate without a reason.
Lu Changsheng was easygoing and never offended anyone, and he was also a mid-grade talisman master, so they were naturally willing to befriend him.
Especially since they all knew about Lu Changsheng’s talisman-making talent, and the family had been trying to integrate Lu Changsheng into the Lu family completely, they would naturally want to befriend him even more and wouldn’t do anything to offend him.
Just like that, Lu Changsheng got acquainted with several people.
After the meal, everyone left. A young man named Lu Miaocheng put his arm around Lu Changsheng’s shoulder and said familiarly, “Changsheng, it’s your first time out, as the host, I, Brother Cheng, will take you to read books and drink tea tomorrow.”
“Read books and drink tea?”
Lu Changsheng was stunned.
“That’s right, this teahouse is very good. It has many famous teas and all kinds of books. Especially yesterday, a new batch of tea and books arrived, you definitely won’t be disappointed.”
Lu Miaocheng said meaningfully.
“Brother Cheng, is this ‘reading books and drinking tea’ of yours… is it proper?”
Lu Changsheng vaguely sensed something was wrong and asked with a strange tone.
Lu Miaocheng glanced around, lowered his voice, and said, “Don’t worry, would I take you to a proper place? Let’s go together tomorrow, I’ll take you to broaden your horizons.”
Lu Changsheng was silent for a moment.
As expected, he guessed correctly, this wasn’t proper reading and tea drinking.
I’m your sister’s husband, after all!
How can an elder brother-in-law take his sister’s husband to broaden his horizons in this area!
Moreover, you’re telling me this as soon as I arrive in Nine Dragons Market, taking me to such a place, isn’t that a bit inappropriate?
Or is that how you see me in your heart?
Lu Changsheng couldn’t help but ponder in his heart, then said, “Brother Cheng, I’m not that kind of person, I don’t go to such places.”
“If you don’t see the world when you come out, how can you increase your experience? This is also a kind of training.”
“As the saying goes, beauty is like tea, to be savored slowly; a beautiful woman is like a book, to be read carefully. Reading and tea drinking is about seeing the myriad aspects of the world and tasting the flavors of life. It’s the best way to increase your experience in life.”
“Don’t worry, I will definitely not tell Miaoyun, your cousin, about this.”
Lu Miaocheng said.
Lu Changsheng: “…”
Damn it, going to a brothel is actually described in such a fresh and refined way.
Lu Changsheng didn’t expect the Lu family to have such a talent.
However, he actually felt that what the other party said was right, it made some sense, this was also a way to see the world and increase experience.
When you’re out alone, you always have to see more of the world, right?
“Maybe next time.”
Lu Changsheng said after pondering for a moment.
Although he wanted to train and broaden his horizons, doing this kind of thing as soon as he arrived in Nine Dragons Market made him feel a bit guilty.
Moreover, the main thing was important, he was planning to go to the scattered cultivator stall street tomorrow to take a look.
“Alright, if you want to go any day, you can find me, Brother Cheng. I’m familiar with this area of Nine Dragons Market.”
Seeing Lu Changsheng like this, Lu Miaocheng patted Lu Changsheng on the shoulder and said, feeling a little bored.
He had heard of Lu Changsheng’s reputation and thought he could find a kindred spirit, but he didn’t expect the latter to refuse.
“Okay, thank you, Brother Cheng.”
Lu Changsheng nodded, returned to his room, meditated and cultivated for two hours, then lay down to sleep.
But lying in bed, he couldn’t fall asleep, he always felt like something was missing.
“Alas, suddenly being alone, I’m a little unaccustomed to it.”
Lu Changsheng sighed slightly.
He was used to sleeping with his wives and concubines in his arms every night, and suddenly sleeping alone made him feel a little uncomfortable and uneasy.
Immediately, he got up, took out his talisman-making tools from his storage bag, and began to draw talismans.
After drawing three mid-grade talismans, he felt a bit more mentally exhausted, took out the White Jade Hundred Flower Wine and took a sip, then lay on the bed and gradually fell asleep.
The next day, Lu Changsheng got up, had a simple breakfast, and then went to find Lu Miaoge to accompany him to the spirit talisman shop.
In the process, he saw Lu Miaohuan again.
But the latter didn’t give him a good look at all.
She was originally chatting and talking with her sister Lu Miaoge, but when she saw him coming, she immediately coldly snorted, her face full of disgust.
“Huanhuan is just like that, she doesn’t really have any malice, don’t mind it.”
Lu Miaoge said with a bit of apology on her face.
Last night, Lu Miaohuan came to her to ask why Lu Changsheng came to Nine Dragons Market.
She didn’t hide anything and told her younger sister Lu Miaohuan about the Fourth Elder wanting to hand over the shop to Lu Changsheng to manage.
After hearing this, although Lu Miaohuan’s words were full of cold words and sarcasm towards Lu Changsheng, thinking that he would also manage the shop, it would definitely be like this and that.
But she knew her younger sister’s personality clearly.
The more it was like this, the more it showed that her younger sister cared about Lu Changsheng.
If Lu Miaohuan didn’t care about Lu Changsheng, she wouldn’t be like this at all, showing it so much.
Thinking of this, she couldn’t help but sigh slightly.
If Lu Changsheng was just an ordinary cultivator, her younger sister might gradually forget about this matter after a while and not take it to heart.
But the problem was that Lu Changsheng wasn’t an ordinary cultivator.
Not only was he handsome, but he was also exceptionally talented in the Dao of Talismans, surpassing everyone else.
As time went on, he would become a first-grade high-grade talisman master, a first-grade top-grade talisman master, and even a second-grade talisman master.
Now, Lu Changsheng had come to Nine Dragons Market and met her younger sister.
In this situation, it would make her younger sister always think about this matter in her heart, remember Lu Changsheng, and gradually form a subtle and dangerous emotion.
But facing this kind of thing, she didn’t know how to persuade her younger sister.
Because Lu Miaohuan didn’t like to listen to her lectures, and might even have a rebellious mentality.
“It’s okay, Second Miss is straightforward, how could I mind.”
“Besides, this matter is indeed my fault.”
Lu Changsheng shook his head slightly.
He didn’t care much about Lu Miaohuan’s attitude.
After all, when they were on a blind date, he did coax the other party and said a lot of nice things.
As a result, in the end, she agreed, but he refused, anyone would be a little unhappy.
What’s more, Lu Miaohuan had that proud eldest miss personality.
Moreover, Lu Changsheng felt that he also had a bit of a face-value tendency.
He would be relatively more tolerant of women who looked good.
The two walked and chatted, and after arriving at the entrance of the spirit talisman shop, Lu Changsheng told Lu Miaoge that if there was nothing to do today, he would go out and take a look.
Hearing this, Lu Miaoge was silent for a moment, then said, “Usually, spend less time with Miaocheng, and don’t follow him to improper places.”
Hearing this, Lu Changsheng was stunned for a moment, feeling a bit dumbfounded, and then couldn’t help but curse in his heart.
“Damn, how bad is this Brother Cheng’s reputation!”
Yesterday, Lu Miaocheng just put his arm around his shoulder and said a few words to him.
As a result, today, when he said he wanted to go out for a walk, Lu Miaoge thought he was going to read books and drink tea with Lu Miaocheng.
This made Lu Changsheng not know what to say for a while.
He even had the illusion of going to a brothel and being caught by his wife.
“Sister Miaoge, Brother Cheng asked me to read books and drink tea yesterday, and I directly refused.”
“I just want to wander around casually and see the scattered cultivator market in the southwest street.”
Lu Changsheng immediately said, directly clearing his relationship with Lu Miaocheng.
He really didn’t expect the latter’s reputation to be so bad.
“Okay, I’ll be in the shop, you go.”
“Why don’t you let Li Shi or Wang Wu take you to take a look? They are very familiar with the market.”
Lu Miaoge didn’t say much, nodded slightly, and said this.
“No need, I’ll just walk around casually.”
Lu Changsheng waved his hand, indicating no need.
He still clearly remembered the way Li Shi and Wang Wu looked at him yesterday.
So he didn’t want to have too much contact, otherwise, the employees would be distracted from their work.
“Okay, remember to come back before dark. Do you have a message talisman on you? If you get lost, you can send me a message.”
“There are also many guides in the market, who specialize in introducing the market situation and guiding shops. If you want to buy something, you can find a guide.”
Lu Miaoge’s voice was gentle, like an elder, instructing Lu Changsheng.
Lu Changsheng felt that the Lu Miaoge in front of him suddenly became a bit like the Fourth Elder.
Treating him like a child who has not experienced the world.
You should know that he is the father of thirty children.
However, he also knew that Lu Miaoge was treating him like a younger brother or something.
“Okay, Sister Miaoge, don’t worry.”
Lu Changsheng smiled and waved his hand.
He felt in his heart that if Lu Miaoge really treated him like a younger brother, then it would be even more difficult to let this relationship change.