Lu Ren turned to look at Qin Yu. Her skin was white as snow, and a faint blush hung on her cold, aloof face, giving her a uniquely charming air.
Lu Ren had never expected that his frosty senior sister could have such a side to her.
However, Qin Yu's expression quickly returned to normal. "Junior Brother Lu Ren, don't overthink things. We're merely pretending to be Dao Companions, nothing more!"
Just like that, the two held hands as they wandered through the talisman market of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion.
Shops lined both sides of the market, their displays filled with all kinds of talismans. Pedestrians came and went, vendors shouted noisily, and a bustling atmosphere filled the entire place.
Lu Ren developed a keen interest in talismans and could not help examining the ones on a stall.
"Aren't you disciples of the Qingyun Sect? Would you like to buy a talisman? At a critical moment, it can kill enemies and save your life!"
When the stall owner saw Lu Ren and Qin Yu, his eyes lit up. He immediately stepped forward and enthusiastically introduced his wares.
Lu Ren picked up a palm-sized talisman. The talisman paper was yellow, while the runes upon it were purple, twisted and intricate beyond compare.
"This is a Thunder Dragon Talisman, right? How much is it?"
Lu Ren asked.
"Ten Low-grade Spirit Stones!"
The stall owner said with a smile.
"Ten Low-grade Spirit Stones?"
Lu Ren put the Thunder Dragon Talisman back where it had been, slightly taken aback.
The stall owner continued, "What? You two aren't planning to buy one?"
"No need!"
Lu Ren waved his hand and continued strolling forward. "Talismans really are expensive. Wouldn't Talisman Masters make a killing?"
Ten Low-grade Spirit Stones amounted to two million copper coins!
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