"Could you tell me where nearby I could buy talisman-making materials?"
Lu Yu hesitated for a moment before asking.
Although he had successfully drawn a Summoning God Talisman, he had very few talisman materials left and needed to restock as soon as possible.
He was unfamiliar with this area, so he wanted to ask Xiao Wu.
A flicker of pleasant surprise appeared on Xiao Wu's face when she heard Lu Yu's question. She had not expected him to take the initiative to ask her.
"You've come to the right person. There is indeed a place nearby that sells talisman materials, but the prices there aren't cheap."
Xiao Wu spoke with a hint of teasing in her tone.
Lu Yu merely smiled. "Price isn't a problem. As long as the materials are good enough."
Xiao Wu nodded slightly. "Then come with me. I'll take you there."
Lu Yu hesitated briefly, then followed her.
Neither of them said much along the way, simply traveling in silence.
Only when they reached a secluded valley did Xiao Wu stop. Pointing into it, she said, "This is the place. The shopkeeper is a mysterious old man. He has a wide variety of high-quality talisman materials, but the prices really are steep."
Lu Yu nodded. "Thank you."
With that, he strode toward the valley.
Xiao Wu watched his retreating figure, a complicated look flashing through her eyes as she wondered about something.
A moment later, Lu Yu entered the valley and saw a crude wooden hut standing quietly within it, faint Spiritual Power fluctuations permeating the surroundings.
He walked up to the hut and gently knocked on the door.
"Come in."
An aged voice came from within.
Lu Yu pushed the door open and entered. All sorts of talisman materials were arranged inside, dazzling in their