Xu Qingtong was considering how to help Duoduo and her grandfather make a living when he happened to spot a shop across the way called the Thousand Talisman Pavilion. His eyes immediately lit up.
Back when he had been at the Jade Spring Commerce Association, hadn't he survived by crafting talismans? If he could teach Duoduo talisman crafting, she would have a way to earn a living as well as another means of protecting herself.
With that thought, Xu Qingtong stepped into the Thousand Talisman Pavilion.
Seeing a customer, the shop assistant hurried over and asked, "Senior, what do you need?"
Xu Qingtong said, "Do you have low-grade talisman paper and talisman brushes?"
The assistant visibly paused, seemingly failing to understand what Xu Qingtong meant. "Senior, did you say low-grade talisman paper and talisman brushes?"
Xu Qingtong nodded. "I want to buy some for the younger members of my family to practice with. What, don't you have any?"
"Yes! Yes! Please wait a moment, Senior!" the assistant said repeatedly. With that, he hurried off to fetch them.
A short while later, the assistant brought over a stack of talisman paper and several talisman brushes and set them before Xu Qingtong.
Xu Qingtong picked up a talisman brush and examined it, marveling inwardly. The standard of cultivation in Central Province was indeed considerably higher than in Bingzhou. Even this low-grade talisman paper was far better than what Bingzhou had.
He put down the talisman paper and picked up a talisman brush to examine it again. A pointed tip, even bristles, a rounded body, and resilient hairs-it was a fine talisman brush!
"Assistant, does your shop buy talismans?" Xu Qingtong asked.
"Senior, we do, but it depends on their quality and grade! We generally don't buy low-grade talismans unless they're of good