"So many?"
Lin Xuan was startled at first, surprise flashing across his face. But when he looked closely, he could not help but laugh bitterly. They were indeed defensive Talismans, but...
Water Bubble Technique, Wind Wall Technique, Flame Shield, Wood Spirit Art...
Every single one was low-grade—no, they should have been called beginner-level defensive arts.
What did he need this trash for?
"Ahem, ahem." Lin Xuan looked slightly embarrassed. "I meant Mid-Grade Defense Talismans."
"Mid-grade?" The young man examined Lin Xuan carefully. "I do have some, but they're expensive."
"Let me see them first."
The young man fished three more Talismans from his Storage Bag and introduced them to Lin Xuan as if presenting treasures. "These were all personally made by my master. Genuine Mid-Grade Defense Talismans, guaranteed."
Lin Xuan looked them over. They were indeed quite good: Diamond Technique, Water Spirit Divine Shield, and Earth Wall Technique—exactly what he needed. "How much?"
"Nine low-grade Spirit Stones each."
Lin Xuan calculated inwardly. Mid-grade Talismans were already expensive, and defensive ones were far rarer than offensive ones, but this price was still a little too high.
After a round of haggling, they finally settled on seven Spirit Stones apiece.
After paying twenty-one Spirit Stones, Lin Xuan tucked the three Talismans into his robes. It pained him a little, but with these three defensive Talismans, the safety of this trip had increased considerably.
He continued browsing to see whether there were any other Talismans he needed. This trip to Stream Leap Ravine would be fraught with danger, but as long as something suited him, Lin Xuan would not begrudge spending the Spirit Stones in his hand.
Unfortunately, his luck was not as good afterward. Most of what he saw were low-grade Talismans. There were some mid-grade ones, but they were all offensive