Dongfang Jintang

Cao Yongle continued, "What kind of Basic Array Stone do you want to engrave?"

"I humbly ask for Martial Uncle Cao's guidance," Jiang Ping'an said.

He simply did not know what kinds of Basic Array Stones existed, nor which ones were easier to engrave.

Cao Yongle smiled. "My name is Cao Yongle."

Jiang Ping'an immediately cupped his hands in salute. "Disciple Jiang Ping'an greets Martial Uncle Cao."

Cao Yongle gave a slight nod. "No need for such ceremony."

He continued, "This is your first time accepting an Array Stone engraving task. In the first month, you are required to engrave one stone. If you fail, the five Spirit Stones deposited as security will not be returned. If you complete the task, you must engrave at least five Array Stones every month thereafter. If you engrave fewer than five, Spirit Stones or merit points will be deducted. For every stone short, three hundred taels of gold or three merit points will be deducted. You must engrave a total of one hundred Array Stones before you are allowed to apply to end the task."

Jiang Ping'an asked, "May I ask, Martial Uncle Cao, does this place provide the Array Stone diagrams to be engraved?"

"We provide Basic Array Stone diagrams as a reminder. Anything more advanced is not provided and must be purchased with Spirit Stones and merit points," Cao Yongle said.

Cao Yongle continued, "Among the Basic Array Stones, the Five Elements Basic Array Stone is relatively simple, but the reward is quite low. Engraving one earns three hundred taels of gold or three merit points. The Spirit Gathering Basic Array Stone is more complex. Engraving one earns five hundred taels of gold or five merit points. Which kind of Basic Array Stone do you wish to choose?"

Talismans and arrays