Mojin Talisman

After Big Gold Tooth and the others had eaten and drunk their fill, he said to Hu Ming and the other two, "Master Ming, Master Hu, Master Fatty!

Don't worry, if I, Big Gold Tooth, have any ill intentions in our cooperation, may I die a terrible death, struck by lightning!"

Big Gold Tooth's expression was so earnest and sincere... Big Gold Tooth knew that these three masters were all capable individuals. Even Wang Fatty, the least skilled among them, had his own unique talents.

At this moment, Big Gold Tooth seemed to recall something and said to Hu Ming, "Master Ming, look, this is something I acquired from some people a few days ago. Shall we go take a look at my place?"

Hu Ming and the other two agreed. After Big Gold Tooth settled the bill, he led Hu Ming back to his shop.

Then, he took out something wrapped in a handkerchief from a box and placed it in front of Hu Ming.

"Master Ming, take a look. If you like it, I, Big Gold Tooth, will give it to you, no questions asked."

"What is this?" Hu Ming looked at what Big Gold Tooth had taken out and didn't stand on ceremony, opening it on the spot.

Behold, a dark golden, tooth-shaped object appeared before everyone.

"A Mojin Talisman?" Hu Bayi exclaimed in shock, having not expected that what Big Gold Tooth was giving him was a Mojin Talisman.

Hu Ming glanced at it and said calmly, "This is fake."

What? It's fake?

Everyone, except Hu Ming, found it hard to believe.

"Master Ming, how is that possible? I had many people examine it," Big Gold Tooth said, unwilling to give up.

"Master Ming, but they all said it was genuine, and those people are my good friends. I'll need their help in the future, so they wouldn't lie to me about this!"

Seeing Big Gold Tooth's persistence, Hu Ming understood that if he didn't show some real skill, Big Gold Tooth wouldn't be convinced.

"Big Gold Tooth, do you know that a true Mojin Talisman is made from the sharpest claws of a pangolin, soaked in beeswax for forty-nine days, and then buried a hundred meters underground beneath a Dragon Tower for about eight hundred days to absorb the earth's spiritual energy?

A real Mojin Talisman is a little over an inch long, with a dark, lustrous appearance and incredible hardness. It's inscribed with two ancient seal characters, 'Mojin' (Grave Robber), and it serves as a protective charm, extremely effective against evil spirits.

Look, this thing you have seems to lack a certain spiritual quality when observed, and the color is also slightly different.

Although it's also called a Mojin Talisman, it's not the true Mojin Talisman of legend."

Hu Ming continued, "This thing can be called a Pseudo Mojin Talisman."

"Pseudo Mojin Talisman?"

At this moment, Hu Bayi, Wang Fatty, and Big Gold Tooth all heard the term "Pseudo Mojin Talisman" for the first time.

"That's right. This kind of Pseudo Mojin Talisman can only be used as ordinary decoration. However, it has no protective effect against evil spirits when descending into tombs, nor does it have any calming effect. So, it's not an exaggeration to say it's fake."

However, Hu Ming also knew that Big Gold Tooth had spent a lot of money to collect this item. Even though it was fake, Big Gold Tooth wasn't actually losing out, as its collectible value was quite high.

After all, such items often originated from the playthings of emperors and generals, so in many cases, it wouldn't be wrong.

Then, Hu Ming continued, "Big Gold Tooth, although your Mojin Talisman has no practical value for Mojin activities, it still holds collectible value, so you haven't lost out."

Big Gold Tooth smiled bitterly, "Master Ming, please don't comfort me. I, Big Gold Tooth, have misjudged this time."

At this moment, Big Gold Tooth wished he could find a hole to bury his head in.

Hu Ming chuckled, "Heh heh, Big Gold Tooth, this kind of item comes from the hands of important figures. You mustn't underestimate it."

"From important figures?" After Hu Ming said this, Big Gold Tooth and the other two became even more interested and urged Hu Ming to continue.

Hu Ming looked at them and said, "Heh heh, if I'm not mistaken, this kind of Mojin Talisman should be a token of authority, a token that can command the Mojin Lieutenants."

Everyone present gasped in surprise, "Really?"

Seeing that Old Hu and the others were interested, Hu Ming didn't hesitate to tell them the general origin of this Mojin Talisman.

No matter how Old Hu, Fatty, and Big Gold Tooth questioned him, Hu Ming answered fluently, his explanations seeming reasonable and logical.

At the same time, he skillfully opened the hidden mechanism within the Mojin Talisman, revealing it all to everyone.

At this moment, Hu Bayi and the other two were all impressed by Hu Ming's profound knowledge.

Hu Bayi couldn't help but exclaim, "Mingzi, you truly are a top student from the history department!"

At this moment, Big Gold Tooth and the other two secretly thought: This kid is definitely no worse than those big shots in the same field. He's so young, a prodigy!

"Master Ming, if you put it that way, then this thing shouldn't be called a Mojin Talisman anymore, should it?" Big Gold Tooth seemed to understand something, yet he also felt a bit awkward.

He had thought this Mojin Talisman would be useful to Hu Ming, but he never expected it to be just a decorative item.

Big Gold Tooth said, "Master Ming, then what about these few Mojin Talismans you...?"

At this moment, seeing that Big Gold Tooth seemed to be in a difficult position, Hu Ming smiled and said to him, "Big Gold Tooth, since you intended to give this to me, then I, Hu Ming, will not be polite. I will accept this Mojin Talisman.

Also, when we strike it rich in the future, you will definitely get your share."

Although Hu Ming was a transmigrator who possessed a System, he still understood the principle of "don't hit a smiling person" when dealing with others.

Furthermore, in the antique world, Big Gold Tooth was a rare talent with connections, and his help would surely be needed in the future.

Hearing Hu Ming say this, Big Gold Tooth felt a little better.

Big Gold Tooth then guaranteed, "Master Ming, what are you saying? As long as you don't mind, I, Big Gold Tooth, am willing to wholeheartedly cooperate with Master Ming."

Hu Ming smiled and didn't mind. He glanced at the sky outside and said to Big Gold Tooth, "It's getting late, we'll be heading back now."

Upon hearing this, Big Gold Tooth saw that it was indeed getting dark outside. He didn't expect they had chatted all day, so he didn't try to keep them any longer and got up to see them off.