Wandering VI

Rui Shi was a renowned underground dealer in Sacrificial Heaven City—simply put, he handled illicit trade, fencing stolen goods, and selling contraband.

He himself had long been listed on Sacrificial Heaven City's wanted posters.

Xiao Yu had told Lin Xin this; otherwise, he would likely have attacked the moment they met.

Since he had encountered this sort of person, Lin Xin decided after some thought that a fair trade and a long, steady stream of dealings would be best.

Moreover, people like this were often exceptionally well-informed. Asking about intelligence ordinary people did not know would make it easier to uncover news.

Sure enough, Rui Shi pondered briefly.

"There is naturally a difference."

Seated in his chair, he shot Lin Xin a sidelong glance without speaking, then merely lifted his tea and took a sip.

Lin Xin understood. A spirit jade suddenly appeared atop the table.

The old man leaned forward in satisfaction, snatched up the spirit jade like lightning, and put on an utterly nonchalant air.

"As for this gold color, whether pale gold or dark gold, it is really only a difference in degree."

"Degree?"

"Correct." Rui Shi nodded. "Demon Talisman Seeds originally came from ancient times, when the Demon Race used their own blood essence to meld into talisman seeds while worshipping demon gods and evil gods, creating these special objects. They contain not only the Demon Race's blood essence, but also the wholehearted reverence, worship, and other intentions their creators held toward demon gods."

"So that was it... Then the difference in color...?" Lin Xin suddenly understood.

"It represents cultivation." Rui Shi revealed a strange look. "The higher one's cultivation, the richer the gold within the Demon Talisman Seed they condensed. Pale gold is stronger than black, and dark gold is stronger than pale gold. That