: Being Targeted

At Lu Jianghe's stall, he was selling mostly low-level talismans.

The prices are basically the same as those sold in the shops in the market.

Initially, business was quite slow, with almost no customers.

The power and stability of talismans depend entirely on the talisman maker's control over spiritual power and their drawing skills.

The independent cultivators couldn't help but have some doubts.

Who knows the quality of the talismans on your stall?

If, during a life-or-death battle, the power of the talisman is diminished or the spiritual energy is insufficient, wouldn't that be courting death?

However, there are always some who are short of money or like to try new things.

Thinking that the prices were similar and it wouldn't hurt to buy one to try, some people would buy one or two talismans from Lu Jianghe.

More than half a year later, the situation changed subtly.

It's unclear when exactly, but the number of independent cultivators coming to buy the talismans drawn by Lu Jianghe has gradually increased.

Even in this small Tainan Valley, Lu Jianghe's inconspicuous stall has gained a little fame.

Independent cultivators have their own small circles for information exchange.

Whether it's exchanging cultivation experiences or sharing resources, information is quietly passed on during casual conversations.

Gradually, word began to spread about the young stall owner selling talismans in the corner of the Bluestone Square.

When activated, it seems to be more powerful than similar talismans sold in shops, and the flow of spiritual energy is also smoother.

This reputation, among the group of independent cultivators who are meticulous and value practicality, is like a pebble thrown into water, creating ripples.

Whenever Lu Jianghe sets up his small stall in the bluestone square, groups of Qi Refining cultivators quickly gather in front of it.

Most of them are regular customers with a clear goal.

The circle of Yamazawa Nobu is very strange.

Generally, when there's good news, I keep it to myself and rarely reveal it to outsiders.

Even within small groups, there are explicit rules instructing them never to divulge anything to the outside world.

Therefore, most of the people who come here to buy back talismans are familiar faces.

Lu Jianghe was pleased to see this.

This way, it won't attract too much attention.

Most of the time, Lu Jiang would study various miscellaneous books.

Occasionally, a regular customer would bring some obscure books, and he would pay them with spirit stones as agreed.

Time flies like water.

Lu Jianghe's thirty-six acupoints were gradually filling up, and his Qi Sea and Dan Chamber were full of spiritual energy, reaching the peak of the Dragon Gate Realm.

Finally, there's no longer a need to expend so much effort to sift through and refine every wisp of spiritual energy that enters the body, as before.

At this moment, the thirty-six open natal acupoints in his body, together with his dantian, are like thirty-seven small worlds with their own unique structures, where spiritual energy rises and falls, flowing freely and harmoniously.

As long as you don't actively provoke those Nascent Soul cultivators or venture into perilous situations.

With this state of mind, Lu Jianghe was able to travel through the southern region with considerable confidence.

He put down the book "Collection of Herbs" that he had just finished reading.

He was searching for which type of spiritual herb could be used to refine a pill that could "regenerate flesh from bones".

After all, getting injured is commonplace on the Sword Qi Great Wall.

In fact, no matter where you are, spiritual practice is going against the will of Heaven, and all sorts of unexpected things can happen.

Make one or two backups.

In reality, it doesn't even qualify as being prepared for a rainy day.

Lu Jianghe carefully compared the herbs and indeed found several medicinal herbs with quite similar properties.

Aside from their different names, their core pharmacological effects are almost identical.

However, the minimum growth period required for these alternative spiritual herbs that can be found in the human realm is over a thousand years.

In the resource-poor southern region of today.

The difficulty of finding it is self-evident.

Lu Jianghe's gaze deepened.

The safest and most efficient method...

"Hey kid, how much for these talismans?"

A man approached and spoke without any politeness.

Lu Jianghe picked up the book again, not even bothering to lift his eyelids.

"There are price tags on the wooden sign next to it."

The man chuckled lightly, "Oh, you've got quite a temper."

He then changed the subject, "Besides spirit stones, are there other things we can use for trading?"

Lu Jianghe's gaze remained fixed on the pages of the book, and he said calmly, "I only accept spirit stones, not barter."

The young man didn't seem to care about answering; instead, he said with great seriousness:

"Generally speaking, skilled talisman makers are either sect masters or members of powerful families. You, a rogue cultivator, are here selling talismans?"

Lu Jianghe gently put down the book in his hand and looked up to examine the person who had come.

He was a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi cultivation, with an unremarkable figure and appearance, and a completely unfamiliar face.

Judging from his speech and behavior, he was clearly not there to buy talismans.

It seems that setting up a stall here for so long has finally attracted the attention of some people.

It's just unclear which forces have taken a liking to him, a rogue cultivator.

"So what are you trying to say?"

Upon hearing this, the young man's deliberately frivolous smile faltered slightly, his eyes flickered, and he clicked his tongue in disapproval.

"This is quite novel. A rogue cultivator, without a master or title, yet possesses such skill in talisman making?"

The probing intent in his words was even stronger.

At this moment, several stall owners around noticed that something was wrong and stopped what they were doing.

Anyone who dares to be so blatantly provocative in the Bluestone Square is either a hothead or has something to rely on.

All the talismans on the stall moved automatically without wind, forming a stream of light that flew precisely into Lu Jianghe's storage bag at his waist.

Then, he stood up, casually waved his hand, and the recliner was put into his bag. He then turned to leave.

There's no need to pay attention to such characters.

Every extra word spoken is a waste of time.

The young cultivator's expression changed slightly.

Seeing that Lu Jianghe was really about to leave, he subconsciously reached out and tried to grab the other's shoulder, shouting, "Hey! I want to buy something, and you're not going to sell it to me now? Is this how you treat a customer?!"

Unfortunately, his fingers only brushed against a wisp of cool air.

Lu Jianghe's steps seemed ordinary, but he was just a fraction faster, causing Lu Jianghe to miss his target.

Lu Jianghe ignored him and continued walking without stopping.

By this time, many people's attention had been drawn to it.

Being ignored in front of so many fellow cultivators, the young cultivator immediately lost face.

"court death!"

A fierce glint flashed in his eyes, and in an instant, he made a hand seal, from which a sliver of cold light shot out from his sleeve.

It was actually a flying knife, as thin as a cicada's wing, with a blade that shimmered with a deep blue light.

It was moving very fast, and it was about to reach the body.

Lu Jianghe turned to the side, and the throwing knife grazed past his chest.

He asked in a detached voice, "Can Tainan Valley act at will without any reason?"

The young cultivator was startled to see his sneak attack so easily neutralized.

Could this person be a Foundation Establishment cultivator?!

His expression instantly changed to another one.

"Just kidding, just kidding, fellow Daoist, don't take it seriously, don't take it seriously!"

He spoke very quickly, with a playful smile on his face.

"Alas, it was just my impatience; I had absolutely no other intentions! Since you wish to leave, please do as you please!"

Before he finished speaking, he retrieved his magical artifact, turned around and left without hesitation.