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Chapter 521: The Secrets of the Thunderclap Talisman, a Master Talisman Maker!
Chapter 521: The Secrets of the Thunderclap Talisman, a Master Talisman Maker!
"Ah Qing, Ah Qing, the talismans you made are so valuable! You can earn so many spirit stones with just one!"
As soon as they left the Treasure Tower, Xiao Li's voice excitedly rang in Lu Qing's mind.
The little one was amazed, never expecting that the talismans Ah Qing casually made could sell for over a hundred low-grade spirit stones.
If they kept this up, they would soon accumulate a large sum of spirit stones after a few more sales.
"No need to rush", Lu Qing said with a light laugh. "Today was just a trial run. There will be plenty more opportunities in the future."
Lu Qing's main goal today was to see if the Treasure Tower truly had the excellent business reputation it was rumored to have.
So far, his initial impressions were quite positive.
"Now, let's see how long it takes for the Treasure Tower to realize the value of these talismans", Lu Qing thought to himself.
While Lu Qing and Xiao Li were chatting, on the other side, inside the Treasure Tower:
Master Wang was staring at the Thunderclap Talisman in his hand, his face full of disbelief.
"How is this possible? A mere low-grade spirit jade, the most basic kind, can be used to create a Golden Core-level talisman, and one known for its powerful attack, a Thunder talisman at that!
How can it possibly hold such formidable talisman power?"
"Master Wang, what's wrong? Is there something wrong with this talisman?"
The Enchanting Woman, seeing Master Wang's agitated state, felt a sudden jolt of worry and quickly asked.
Could it be that she had misjudged, and there was something wrong with the Thunderclap Talisman?
"There's a big problem!"
Master Wang's words sent a shiver down the Enchanting Woman's spine.
But his next words left her even more stunned.
"The material used to create this talisman is very basic, just the most common low-grade spirit jade.
Yet, it can hold the power of a Golden Core-level talisman, and not just any talisman, but a powerful Thunder talisman.
This defies all logic. How is it even possible?"
Master Wang's hand trembled slightly as he held the Thunderclap Talisman.
He felt that his understanding of talismans was being severely challenged.
The Enchanting Woman was stunned. After a moment, she cautiously asked, "So, Master Wang, are you saying that this Thunderclap Talisman is genuine and indeed a Golden Core-level Thunder talisman?"
"It's certainly not fake, but the method used to create it is highly unconventional. I can't figure out how it was done.
According to common knowledge, a low-grade spirit jade shouldn't be able to hold such powerful talisman power..."
Master Wang stared at the Thunderclap Talisman, muttering to himself, his mind filled with questions.
But the Enchanting Woman breathed a huge sigh of relief.
As long as the Thunderclap Talisman wasn't fake, that was all that mattered.
Otherwise, buying a fake for 120 low-grade spirit stones would have cost her dearly, not just her job but also her salary for years to come.
As for Master Wang's shock, she wasn't too concerned.
She didn't understand the intricacies of talisman making, so it was best to leave such specialized issues to the experts like Master Wang.
"Zi Yuan, this talisman is quite unique. Don't store it in the treasury for now. I need to study it further."
Master Wang, with a fanatical look in his eyes, stared at the Thunderclap Talisman, muttering to himself. Suddenly, he looked up.
"I have no problem with that, as long as you document everything, Master Wang."
As a specially hired appraisal master and talisman maker, Master Wang held a high position within the Treasure Tower and enjoyed certain privileges.
His request to study the Thunderclap Talisman was not an issue, especially since the Treasure Tower required appraisals for all items they acquired.
"Alright, I'll document it."
With that, Master Wang hurriedly left, eager to uncover the secrets of how a low-grade spirit jade could hold the power of a Golden Core-level talisman.
Back in his room, Master Wang eagerly retrieved a disc-shaped magical treasure.
This was his unique magical treasure, which, when combined with his secret techniques, could analyze and appraise other magical items.
It was one of the reasons he was highly regarded as an appraisal master in the Treasure Tower.
Using his spiritual energy to activate the magical treasure, a glow appeared, and Master Wang began his study of the Thunderclap Talisman.
With the help of the magical treasure, he was finally able to see the arrangement of the talisman runes inside the Thunderclap Talisman without damaging it.
However, as he took a closer look, his eyes widened even more.
"How is this possible? Someone has managed to set up a talisman array so intricately, perfectly integrating it into this low-grade spirit jade. Not only does it manage to contain far more talisman power than its material should allow, but it even remains this stable!"
The more Master Wang studied it, the more shocked he became. He, too, was deeply knowledgeable in the art of talismans and understood just how difficult it was to achieve all of this.
"The person who crafted this talisman must be at least a master, or perhaps even a grandmaster in the art of talisman making!"
A thought formed in Master Wang's mind, and his eyes filled with awe.
"No, I must report this to the higher-ups!"
...
"Master Wang, what urgent matter brings you to us in such a hurry?"
Half an hour later, in a spacious and quiet room, a middle-aged woman with a striking appearance and an indiscernible aura spoke in a gentle voice. Besides her, several others were present, each radiating formidable power, clearly indicating their high levels of cultivation.
In the center of the room, Master Wang and the enchanting woman who had greeted Lu Qing stood respectfully. The enchanting woman, in particular, was still in a daze, not understanding why the tower lord had suddenly summoned her. Seeing so many high-ranking officials of the Treasure Tower present, she felt increasingly uneasy.
"That's right, Master Wang. I was in the middle of crafting an important talisman treasure. You suddenly said it was a matter of utmost urgency that required me to break my seclusion. If there’s no reasonable explanation, this won’t be acceptable."
At this, a middle-aged man with a slender build spoke, his tone suggesting a slight tension with Master Wang.
"I wouldn’t have disturbed the tower lord if it wasn’t important. As for you, Master Qiu, I called you here to serve as a witness, along with Master Zhao and the others, to prove that I’m not exaggerating."
Master Wang replied calmly.
"Serve as a witness?"
Master Qiu was taken aback. He and the old man were both appraisers at the Treasure Tower and competitors in the art of talisman making. They had always had a bit of a rivalry.
Now, hearing that the old man wanted him to be a witness, he was genuinely surprised. But after a moment, he found it intriguing. "Interesting. Let me see what could have brought so many people together."
"Old man here has plenty to do as well. Master Wang, if you have something to say, do so quickly", a gray-robed elder remarked.
"The matter I need to report concerns this talisman."
Seeing everyone urging him on, Master Wang didn’t keep them in suspense any longer and produced the Thunderclap Talisman.
"Talisman?"
Everyone’s attention immediately focused on the object in Master Wang’s hand.
"This talisman looks quite ordinary. Is it really worth all this fuss?"
Master Qiu was the first to voice his doubts, and the others shared his confusion. After all, the jade talisman Master Wang had presented was unremarkable, not resembling anything extraordinary.
Only the enchanting woman felt a jolt of recognition. She realized it was the very Thunderclap Talisman she had acquired recently.
"Why don’t you verify it yourself, Master Qiu? See what makes this talisman so special."
Instead of directly explaining the talisman’s unique qualities, Master Wang handed it to the slender middle-aged man. Master Qiu hesitated for a moment but, considering that the tower lord and deputy tower lord were present, he didn’t think the old man would dare to play any tricks on him. He finally took the jade talisman.
"Let’s see what makes this talisman so mysterious that you’re making such a fuss!"
Master Qiu took the talisman and sensed the energy within it, only to laugh immediately.
"Master Wang, have you been making too many talismans lately? Your head must be a bit fuzzy. This is just a basic Golden Core talisman. While it is a rare Thunder attribute, we’ve seen Thunder attribute talismans before. Even a high-grade Purple Thunder talisman is among our treasures. You gathered us here for this? Have you gone senile?"
"Basic Golden Core talisman?"
The others looked at Master Wang, their expressions growing more critical. If it was indeed just a basic talisman, then Master Wang’s actions were indeed disrespectful. Everyone was busy, and wasting their time on such a common item was unacceptable. Even the middle-aged woman frowned slightly.
However, Master Wang remained unperturbed. He said solemnly, "Yes, it is indeed a basic Golden Core talisman. But its inner workings are far from simple. Master Qiu, perhaps you should look more closely?"
"Inner workings? Fine, then I’ll take another look to uncover the mystery."
Master Qiu let out a light snort and immediately performed a secret technique. A mysterious aura flowed through his eyes.
His eyes emitted a faint red glow as he examined the jade talisman in his hand.
As he examined it, he muttered, "There’s nothing extraordinary here. This is just a common Golden Core-level talisman, and it’s made using the lowest-grade spirit jade. The jade quality is rough and not worth mentioning… Wait, lowest-grade spirit jade?!"
As he spoke, Master Qiu suddenly realized something was amiss, and his eyes widened.
Master Wang had been waiting for this moment. A hint of mockery appeared on his face. "What, Master Qiu, have you finally noticed?"
But at this point, Master Qiu was no longer concerned with his rival’s taunt.
He stared intently at the talisman in his hand, his face full of shock. "How is this possible? How can such low-grade spirit jade contain the power of a Core Formation Realm talisman, and one known for its destructive force, at that!"
"Master Qiu?"
The others, seeing the middle-aged man’s shocked expression, tensed up.
They all realized that the talisman Master Wang had presented must indeed have some hidden secrets.
"Master Qiu, could you let an old man like me examine it as well?"
Master Zhao, who was also an expert in talisman lore, was shaken by Master Qiu’s words and couldn’t help but speak up.
Master Qiu subconsciously handed the talisman over, though the shock on his face remained.
Master Zhao took the Thunderclap Talisman and immediately used his own secret technique to examine it.
With Master Qiu’s words in mind, he focused his investigation more clearly and soon displayed a similar look of shock.
"Indeed, it’s true that only the lowest-grade spirit jade was used to create a Golden Core-level talisman. How was this achieved?"
"The secret lies in the talisman array and the talisman runes within the jade."
Master Wang spoke up, drawing everyone’s attention back to him.
"This talisman’s array and runes are designed with remarkable ingenuity, as if they were specifically tailored for this piece of low-grade spirit jade.
Each rune fits perfectly along the crystal structure of the jade, embedding itself seamlessly.
Moreover, it fuses perfectly with the jade, creating a harmonious and self-sustaining cycle.
The array and runes not only unleash powerful effects but also protect the talisman itself.
Therefore, even low-grade spirit jade can contain the power of a Golden Core-level talisman!"
Master Wang spoke confidently, sharing the insights he had gained from his research.
However, after hearing his words, the expressions of Master Qiu and Master Zhao became even more shocked.
"Master Wang, are you saying that someone specifically designed a talisman array for this piece of low-grade spirit jade, just so it could contain the power of a Golden Core-level talisman?"
"Exactly, it took me a long time to figure this out.
If Master Zhao investigates more deeply, he should be able to see this as well."
Master Wang nodded.
"I naturally believe you, Master Wang, but this is still hard to believe.
To achieve this, the person who created this talisman must have a level of mastery in talisman lore far surpassing our own.
At the very least, they must be a Master-level talismanist!"
Master Zhao said, hardly able to believe it.
A Master-level talismanist!
Upon hearing this, the previously calm and composed middle-aged beauty and her companions finally showed signs of emotion.
While they hadn’t fully understood the implications of Master Wang’s earlier conversation, they now grasped the significance of this last statement.
There was no denying it; the title of Master-level talismanist carried immense weight.
In the entire Little Cang World, one could count the number of people who held this title on two hands.
Each one held a revered status, revered by many Core Formation Realm experts.
Even the mighty Essence Spirit beings treated them with great respect, inviting them as honored guests.
Now, Master Wang was saying that the talisman he had presented was created by a Master-level talismanist?
"Master Wang, where did you obtain this jade talisman, and where is the great person who created it?"
The middle-aged beauty, the head of the Treasure Tower, asked urgently.
"I’m not sure about that either; only Zi Yuan can answer that."
At this, Master Wang pointed to the entranced Enchanting Woman.
(End of Chapter)
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