As for his ambitions regarding the Earth Soul Talisman, there was no need to hide them. What Mid Soul Sensing Stage powerhouse wouldn't yearn for such a mystical treasure?
The old man with the spherical body showed no surprise. "You've asked exactly the right question. Many people in this world know of the Earth Soul Talisman, but how many know where it came from? As it happens, I do. The Earth Soul Talisman is closely tied to vengeful spirits. In the old days, there was no such thing as an Earth Soul Talisman. Cultivators relied on luck and intuition to capture earth souls. It wasn't until a great figure in the Holy Court studied vengeful spirits and created the Kill-Stopping Tablet that the Earth Soul Talisman was developed as well. The Holy Court's ability to rule the world and command the four corners owes a great deal to the Earth Soul Talisman. These days, the only way to obtain one is to build up years of service and merit. If you diligently serve the prefecture, then once you've served long enough and earned enough merit, you'll naturally have a chance to obtain one."
Xu Yi was delighted. "How many Merit Points would it take to exchange for an Earth Soul Talisman?"
Reading his expression, the old man with the spherical body knew what he was thinking. "You're not imagining you can just work hard at completing missions, build up enough Merit Points, and then get an Earth Soul Talisman, are you?"
Xu Yi's expression changed at once. "You mean that's not how it works?"
"Of course not. Most people think 'years of service and merit' means years of service plus merit, but they don't realize that, in a sense, the two are one and the same. Take a newly appointed