"No matter what Fellow Daoist wants, we can always discuss it." Hongyi's gaze was deep, and his words were quite meaningful.

Xu Ping's eyes narrowed slightly, but he replied readily, "That's naturally not a problem. If I do manage to create third-rank middle-grade talismans one day, you'll be the first to know, Fellow Daoist."

This Hongyi feels nine parts suspicious, unless he surpasses the Golden Core level; otherwise, these third-rank middle-grade talismans certainly won't be sold to him.

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After the transaction ended, the two chatted casually for a while, and then Hongyi got up to take his leave.

"Take care."

Xu Ping rose to see him out of the pavilion, watching him leave.

"Please stay, Fellow Daoist Xu."

Hongyi politely returned the gesture before summoning a leaf-shaped Spiritual Boat.

As he stepped onto the Spiritual Boat, with the operation of his spiritual power, the boat transformed into a stream of light, speeding towards the horizon, disappearing without a trace in the blink of an eye.

Once Hongyi completely vanished from view, Xu Ping's expression gradually darkened:

"This Hongyi, after reaching the Golden Core... he's rather unusual!" Xu Ping thought to himself.

Logically speaking, the other party should have no reason to know about his ability to craft third-rank middle-grade talismans.

However, from the tone in which Hongyi spoke just now, it was clear that he firmly believed Xu Ping could craft third-rank middle-grade talismans.

This was rather bizarre!

But after pondering for quite some time without any leads, he had no choice but to give up for the time being.

"It seems that I must keep my distance from him in the future," Xu Ping silently decided in his heart.

No matter what changes the other party has undergone, staying away from him is undoubtedly the best choice to avoid trouble.

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Meanwhile.

Riding on the Spiritual Boat, a hint of curiosity flashed in Hongyi's eyes as he whispered to himself:

"Senior Nine Nether, why are you so sure that Fellow Daoist Xu can craft third-rank middle-grade talismans?"

After a moment, an aged and somewhat hoarse voice slowly echoed from within Hongyi's sea of consciousness:

"There are at least a dozen third-rank middle-grade metal element talismans lying in his Storage Ring."

"For a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, if he didn't craft them himself, where else could he get them?"

"A dozen third-rank middle-grade metal element talismans!!"

Hongyi was shocked to his core upon hearing this, his face full of amazement.

Isn't this number of third-rank middle-grade talismans too exaggerated?

Even an ordinary third-rank middle-grade Talisman Master's talisman stockpile isn't nearly this plentiful.

"These many third-rank middle-grade talismans, did Fellow Daoist Xu really draw them?" Hongyi couldn't believe it, and he couldn't help but ask again.

"What?"

The aged voice carried a hint of displeasure, "Do you think I would deceive you?"

"Of course not, Senior Nine Nether, you are a Nascent Soul True Monarch overseeing three nations; naturally, you wouldn't deceive a mere Golden Core Cultivator like me."

Hongyi quickly lowered his head to admit fault, "It's just that a Foundation Establishment realm cultivator being able to craft third-rank middle-grade talismans is truly beyond shocking and surprising to me."

"Hmph, what can a little Golden Core Cultivator know!" True Monarch Nine Nether mercilessly scoffed.

Then the voice continued, "That youngster, though only in the Foundation Establishment realm, possesses a divine sense incredibly powerful, probably stronger than some Fake Pill cultivators."

"His divine sense is stronger than a Fake Pill cultivator's?"

Hearing this, Hongyi's pupils shrank suddenly, nearly blurting out more questions, but he managed to restrain himself at the last moment.

What kind of nonsense is this? His cultivation is only at Foundation Establishment, yet his divine sense is stronger than a Fake Pill cultivator's?

Then he heard True Monarch Nine Nether continue, "Since that young man can craft third-rank lower-grade talismans at the Foundation Establishment realm, he is likely endowed with a special spirit body related to talisman-making."

"Adding on his extraordinarily formidable divine sense, it isn't completely impossible for him to craft third-rank middle-grade talismans at his current Foundation Establishment realm."

Listening to Senior Nine Nether's detailed analysis calmed Hongyi's emotions gradually.

It seems this Fellow Daoist Xu truly is hiding deeply!

Not only is his divine sense much stronger than a Fake Pill cultivator's, but he even possesses the ability to craft third-rank middle-grade talismans.

It's almost like he has no difference from a Golden Core cultivator!

"But Fellow Daoist Xu's adamance not to sell third-rank middle-grade talismans, could this affect our subsequent plans?"

Once calm, Hongyi queried True Monarch Nine Nether.

"Talismans are only supplementary; without third-rank middle-grade talismans, we can still refine the Talisman Array Plate," True Monarch Nine Nether stated calmly.

"The Talisman Array Plate!"

Upon hearing this, Hongyi's eyes suddenly brightened.

The Talisman Array Plate is a third-rank magical artifact using talismans that can unleash the power of a talisman array.

If the Talisman Array Plate could indeed be refined, even when wielding third-rank lower-grade talismans, an ordinary early-stage Golden Core cultivator wouldn't be able to withstand it.

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Soon after Hongyi left, Xu Ping returned to his cultivation chamber.

Once inside, he impatiently retrieved the jade box containing the Nine-leaf Dragon Saliva Mushroom from his storage bag.

Then, he slowly opened the lid of the jade box.

Instantly, a faint but distinct aroma, rich and long-lasting like dragon saliva, quickly filled the entire cultivation chamber.

"Gulp!"

Xu Ping involuntarily swallowed, suppressing the urge to devour the Nine-leaf Dragon Saliva Mushroom in one bite.

He then extended his divine sense, carefully examining the Nine-leaf Dragon Saliva Mushroom.

Recalling Hongyi's bizarre behavior today, Xu Ping couldn't help but become vigilant, naturally needing to be extra cautious.

Focusing entirely, Xu Ping meticulously scanned it several times with his divine sense, leaving no detail unchecked.

Fortunately, after a thorough inspection, he found no anomalous signs on the Nine-leaf Dragon Saliva Mushroom, allowing him to finally breathe a slight sigh of relief.

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