Shen Fan was left in a fog by his words. It sounded like a good deal, yet no matter how he looked at it, he felt as though he was being swindled.
"Five hundred spirit stones may seem like a lot, but think about it—you'll earn it back in a year or so. I've calculated the interest crystal-clear for you. It's only around fifty a year. What a bargain!"
Meng Bufan patted his chest, wearing the very picture of someone acting in Shen Fan's best interests.
"Think about it. With this magic artifact ink brush, drawing talismans will go as smoothly as flowing water, and even your mood will brighten. Once you successfully draw talismans and sell them, you'll recoup your investment in two or three months. How easy is that?"
"And, Junior Brother, let me tell you a secret: if you pay it off within a month, there's zero interest!"
"Besides, our Talisman Peak has a buyback policy. We'll take every talisman drawn by disciples under our name. Ordinary Level 1 Talismans go for ten spirit stones each; support types are a bit cheaper, five each!"
"Do the math. Draw a few dozen casually, and won't the loan be paid off?"
As Shen Fan listened, the restless flame in his heart burned ever hotter.
Yet reason told him that he had to consider his own safety.
Taking out five hundred spirit stones outright would be far too conspicuous and could easily invite unnecessary trouble.
Buying it on credit was instead a safe and proper solution.
"Fine! I'll buy it!" Shen Fan gritted his teeth and made his decision.
"Junior Brother's spirit reaches the clouds. Admirable, admirable!"
A glint of triumph flashed through Meng Bufan's eyes, and an imperceptible smile curled at his lips.
"Oh, right, Junior Brother. An ink