For five hundred years, I have been bound in this forbidden land, and yet here you are, dear Independent Cultivator, shedding tears for what reason?

Summary

Gu Xiu sits in a restaurant, overhearing discussions about the recent Wan Yun Worship and the rumored descent of the Supreme Talisman Master. He realizes the significance of the event he triggered. Cheng Fushou, manager of Wanbao Tower, approaches Gu Xiu, intrigued by his claim of having seven thousand talismans for sale. Gu Xiu demonstrates the quality of the talismans, revealing they are all Dao talismans, which astonishes Cheng Fushou. They negotiate a price, with Gu Xiu insisting on ten Spirit Stones per talisman, which Cheng Fushou agrees to due to the high demand and potential profits for Wanbao Tower. After finalizing the deal, Gu Xiu leaves, aware that Wanbao Tower's people are trying to uncover his background.

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