Chapter 302: Investment Philosophy

'Intermediate talismans?'

Hu Rui immediately recalled that before Wang Ping'an bought the Small Five Elements Sword Formation on credit from it, it had not only given Wang Ping'an several intermediate talisman drawing methods for free, but also handed over a large amount of raw materials.

Whether it's the intermediate talisman drawing methods or the raw materials, they're actually not cheap.

Who doesn't know that drawing talismans makes money?

Although the path of talismans isn't open to every cultivator, there are still many cultivators who, even if they never become talisman masters in their lifetime, can, through diligent effort, master several powerful talisman drawing methods.

Do they work so hard merely because they love talismans?

Perhaps…

But rarely.

More often, they know talismans are profitable; they're mostly background‑less lone cultivators with average talent, unable to join a powerful family or sect, and must rely on their own effort to earn cultivation resources.

Even to support their families!

Cultivators have many side jobs that don't endanger their lives; talisman masters are one of them and are the favorite profession of the vast majority of lone cultivators.

First, the raw materials for talisman masters are incomparably cheaper than those for other side jobs!

Whether it's a weapon smith, alchemist, or beast tamer, they all hammer away with massive amounts of Low‑grade Spirit Stone!

Second, talisman masters don't have the special requirements that alchemists and smiths do; talisman drawing methods are also simpler than alchemy or smithing.

Of course.

Talisman work still doesn't earn as much as pills or artifacts!

Many cultivators take the talisman path hoping to support their families, which drives the cost of talisman drawing methods up sharply.

Whether it's a talisman master who knows one or several talismans, or the various merchant guilds, they seem to deliberately inflate the price of talisman drawing methods, for reasons unknown.

Rather than suppressing them!

It's willing to let Wang Ping'an buy the full set of Small Five Elements Sword Formation on credit, and even give him several intermediate talisman drawing methods and a lot of raw materials for free—doesn't that mean it has confidence in Wang Ping'an's future?

Hu Rui couldn't help but ask, "Daoist Li, how are you doing with the talismans I gave you? When do you think you'll be able to successfully draw them?"

'Made some progress!'

Wang Ping'an wanted to tell Hu Rui outright that he not only mastered the talisman drawing methods she gave him, but also successfully drew a large batch.

But he didn't say it out loud in the end!

It's not that he intends to default or refuse to repay Hu Rui's debt so quickly.

He's not the type who enjoys shirking debts; Hu Rui's willingness to let him buy on credit shows she's investing in his future and trusts him, and he doesn't want to betray that trust.

Mainly he's afraid of startling Hu Rui…

Although.

When Hu Jianbai or Hu Meiniang not only successfully forge a complete set of Small Five Elements Sword Formation but also set it up, it will definitely shock Hu Rui, making her realize he's not only learned a few intermediate talismans but can also forge them, which might scare her into a panic.

But.

It's also possible that Hu Rui has strong mental resilience and can take the news.

Nevertheless, it's better to be cautious.

After a while, let it accept his forging and setting of the Small Five Elements Sword Formation, then tell it about the intermediate talisman drawing; even if it's still startled, it won't be a disaster.

'Made some progress?'

A playful smile tugged at Hu Rui's mouth, and she didn't expose Wang Ping'an's bragging, saying, "Daoist Li, I'm really looking forward to your intermediate talismans; I'm sure they'll astonish me!" These past few days, intermediate talismans are no ordinary items—being able to understand them is already impressive; 'made some progress'? Almost impossible.

It's not that it distrusts Wang Ping'an; it acknowledges his great talent in talismans, for even his beginner talismans are no weaker than intermediate ones.

The problem is that during this period Wang Ping'an kept trying to forge the Small Five Elements Sword Formation Diagram and its base, repeatedly failing, which devastated the raw materials needed for the diagram.

Otherwise.

Otherwise Wang Ping'an wouldn't have rushed to Jiu tou shan ji shi to find it, buying two Tiger Demon Skins on credit.

Don't be fooled by Wang Ping'an's smooth talk; he bought two Tiger Demon Skins of early Foundation Establishment level hoping to forge two sets of Small Five Elements Sword Formation.

It's not that it underestimates Wang Ping'an; given the difficulty of forging the diagram, managing one successful set is already a feat.

That alone proves Wang Ping'an's capability!

Hope.

This time Wang Ping'an continues forging the Small Five Elements Sword Formation Diagram; succeeding once out of two, otherwise he'll have to run back to Jiu tou shan ji shi for more credit…

This novel you need to…

Wrong!

A flash of insight flickered in Hu Rui's mind, and she then recalled that she still wanted to draw closer to Wang Ping'an, making him a strategic partner of their Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan, so how could she be afraid of Wang Ping'an coming to buy on credit?

It should actually be eager for Wang Ping'an to come buy on credit more often!

As long as the relationship makes great strides, a few beast skins are nothing.

It hasn't forgotten that, when it was young, its parents taught it the history of the Qingqiu Fox Clan, showing that the clan has stood unshaken since antiquity and remains the world's top race.

Beyond the countless ancestors in the clan, each era also saw them befriend many heavenly talents and maintain good relations with many great figures.

Although many heavenly talents fell or reincarnated for various reasons, those who survived all became towering pillars of the cultivation world.

Especially after joining the Jiu tou shan Merchant Guild, they met the ancient ancestors of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan, who pointed out that the guild's truly profitable business is being investors.

Even if ninety‑nine out of a hundred people or monsters fail, as long as one succeeds, the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan Merchant Guild still reaps the profit.

The Daoist Li in front of me, Li Fugui!

He is the genuine investment target; whether he succeeds or fails, it benefits the clan, and success will bring massive cultivation resources.

Failure…

But failure will give it investment experience!

According to its father's words, as long as it can master it, even if ten Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan merchant guilds go bankrupt, it's worth it.

All of that is worth it!

The Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan Chamber of Commerce exists because of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan.

It is not that the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan exists because of the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan Chamber of Commerce.

「Third Miss, rest assured, the intermediate Talisman from my hand will not disappoint you! 」

In Wang Ping'an's voice transmission, his tone was full of arrogance, 「Just like the elementary Talisman from my hand made you like it that way! 」

(End of chapter)