The talisman shimmered with the sheen of green jade, though its color was rather faint.
Three jade beads seemed to appear as illusory images, slowly revolving upon it.
"Senior, this is..."
The attendant paused slightly and was about to offer his usual explanation when a voice interrupted him.
"This is a Talisman Treasure."
A somewhat stout middle-aged man in brocade robes slowly walked over.
Song Yan turned to look. He had seen this man earlier; he was probably one of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion's stewards, overseeing the shop today.
Faint fluctuations of ninth-level Qi Refining spiritual power emanated from him.
"Senior Brother."
Song Yan cupped his hands and bowed.
He actually had no idea whether the man belonged to the Dongyuan Sect.
But as long as someone was in Lingyuan Marsh Market, they could not be entirely unconnected to the Dongyuan Sect.
Whether the man was a cultivator from an affiliated lineage or a resident guest retainer, since both his age and cultivation surpassed Song Yan's, addressing him as Senior Brother could certainly do no harm.
"You're too courteous."
"To have entered the great sect's Inner Sect at such a young age, my young friend, your path to immortality will surely be boundless."
The man's name was Zhou Baogui, and just as Song Yan had thought, he was one of the Treasure Gathering Pavilion's stewards.
From the moment Song Yan stepped through the Treasure Gathering Pavilion's doors, he had been discreetly observing him.
Only now, when he considered the timing right, did he speak.
At his signal, the attendant went to serve other customers.
"My name is Zhou Baogui. If you don't mind, young friend, just call me Old Zhou."
Old Zhou spoke with a natural warmth. Though they were strangers, after only a few casual exchanges, they seemed like