Chapter 17 - dumbfounded

Tian Shen already trusted Senior Yin who had been a great father figure in this world and told him the fact that he gains an opportunity of many people. He was unsure to call Celestial Ming as his master considering it was disrespectful if both parties don't have the tradition of master-disciple.

For people from the modern world, the Master and disciple would assume it would be the same to the student and teacher of a school, However, it was more than that as a master-disciple are akin to the parent and child that nurture them for the future.

Tian Shen felt guilty for making Celestial Ming his master without knowing. Though, he won't tell Senior Yin about Celestial Ming and only vaguely answer tell him of his existence. It would be dire if people from the Azure Dragon City learn about the higher world especially those who are extremely ambitious.

Senior Yin's expression was like someone who had their throat block and couldn't believe what he heard. He understood this master behind Tian Shen wasn't someone from their town and maybe an expert from the capital. It was his intuition that was able to tell him seeing that the young boy had changed and would only lead to believe in meeting some expert.

"A-A master? A martial master!?"

He exclaimed to Tian Shen as someone to be a martial master they needed to be at least a [Warrior] stage and would be sought after by the main capital. The young boy began to think considering Celestial Ming is possible to be another expert in the different filled and hadn't met him too long to know what kind of expert he was.

However, by the standard of the whole Draconic Godland would be the highest martial artist with the Azure Dragon city isn't worth mention due to the fact he was someone who ascended into the heavens. He wasn't someone to be reckoned with in a decaying world where the highest cultivation known is [Emperor] stage.

Tian Shen understood what came after the Emperor stage which was a transition from a simple cultivator to an immortal. It was a stage called the ascension where its cultivator would face the wrath of heaven and by overcoming the tribulation would become an immortal allowing to purify the Qi essence into True Essence qi.

Though what came after Tian Shen remain ignorant and only referred to them as the Immortal realm. It was obvious that the Era of immortals had countless experts roaming around with such strength and only vanish that remain a mystery.

Regardless, Senior Yin would be baffled to know that the young boy met an expert that took him and meant that Tian Shen's future would reach far and wide.

"He is and as for his strength even I do not know but sure he far surpasses a [Emperor] stage."

"Surpass the [Emperor] realm!? Is there such a thing as higher than [Emperor] realm?"

Though Senior Yin is nothing more than a humble merchant knew that [Emperor] is the pinnacle of power within the Azure Dragon City and to claim something is akin to telling the sunrise from the west! It sounds far too ridiculous that many wouldn't believe it and would ask Tian Shen sanity.

However, Tian Shen the tone of voice did not contain any lies and only the simple truths. Senior Yin could see within his eyes that he was telling the truth and made him humbled that the boy was willing to share his secret.

If someone else then they would have taken advantage of the young boy to spill his secret or manipulate him into a puppet for their benefit. It was the reality that many people held their profit without regard for morality. Morality itself is blur lines in the road of martial art where the weak die and the strong survive.

"Yes, Though I can not confirm it, my master had given unbelievable insight that may prove useful for humanity in Azure Dragon City."

Senior Yin remains skeptical about his claim ended up believing the young boy who rarely lies and only does so for the benefit of others. He always wonders how this would be if he's in the capital where everything is worse and in each other's throats.

If his words held any merits then everything would prove beneficial to the Azure Dragon City as a whole considering they are on constant alert for Demon Beast invasion and their only last defense is the city lord who is already old that may soon die.

A [Emperor] stage are only capable of living for a hundred thousand years unless they don't exert their [Qi essence] or sustain any vital injury which the city lord has. This meant he had only a few years to live after living for a few hundred years.

Therefore gaining insight from someone who claims themselves beyond [Emperor] would be an opportunity that cannot be ignored.

"I have many questions but respect your privacy, little Shen. Tell me what I need to do to help you?"

Senior Yin wanted to know why his master wasn't the one to approach him nor is the person truly beyond [Emperor] stage. Regardless, he knew that there is a reason behind the secrecy behind it and won't try to pursue it further.

He trusted Tian Shen enough that it won't bring harm to the Azure Dragon City considering the orphanage lives in the City.

"I have made two Talisman and wish to sell them for auction. Additionally, use the money from this Demon Beast Blood and gourd for the high-quality brush along with this specific type of paper."

Even how poor the quality of his Talisman may seem it would bring abundant benefits for those who use them and Roaring Wind city along with the Five Institution would give a large sum of money to gain even a low-quality talisman.

Furthermore, they won't have to be a skeptic due to inscription master weren't any within the Roaring Wind Town. He may gain few doubters yet don't care as long it be sold for some money and bring more customers

Senior Yin would act as his distributer while hiding his identity even if he's only branch leader of the merchant isn't someone to be easily offended that the Five institutions would think twice before acting.

Therefore, it was a mutual benefit with Senior Yin would gain popularity having an Inscription master while Tian Shen would gain money and benefits. Though, he won't be able to use it casually since they would grow suspicious and need to discreetly act.

Senior Yin expression into a professional merchant and looking at Tian Shen as someone who will become his business partner. He understood that Tian Shen would provide products to be sold by their merchant guild while he protects his identity to avoid unnecessary attention.

Tian Shen who requested the brush was for creating a higher quality of brush to create better inscription and paper that would make it easier for the ink to integrate into it, increasing the overall effect.

Senior Yin saw a piece of paper with a specific type of paper yet baffled it was a rather odd paper that uses for painting and a brush made from the hair of Demon beast. He only nodded understood it was for creating inscriptions and talismans.

"Alright, Little Shen I'll give my best to provide my help to you."

Tian Shen was glad that Senior Yin was a person who isn't bound by greed and selfish needs. He gave showed the two talismans from his sleeves that had eccentric lines and patterns made out from the skin of a Demon Beast that one could feel the power held within them despite the low quality.

He took days creating at least five talismans excluding the 'silent' talisman he had used earlier to avoid information from leaking. It was extremely difficult to create talismans and other inscriptions considering it needs utmost care to concentrate and place the effect that one wrong step could turn the material to waste.

Tian Shen had been lucky enough to have not failed to place the inscriptions pattern directly into his skin and if he had failed then the series had ended right there in then.

The two talismans which contain power with one that once places into a weapon would gather a massive amount of Qi essence from the surrounding then produce an overwhelming strike that can easily defeat a higher stage of cultivation. The Inscription pattern is called the 'The Raging Sky' that brought forth power akin to the sky itself was angered.

While the other Talisman effect is able to absorbed attacks and damages from the user, it could withstand power higher stage of cultivation essentially gift the one who uses the talisman temporary invincibility. However, this is dependent on the power absorb and overload the talisman would destroy it.

Senior Yin took the talisman and after a closer inspection was able to determine it was truly an inscription pattern base on the aura. Though, he wasn't a cultivator even an inscription master yet he had seen few of them in the capital when he came to visit. Though, he is unsure of their effects, it doesn't matter as even low quality in the backwater town like the Roaring wind town would feel a large sum of money.

He then saw a mark that doesn't have any effect which was a symbol of a rising star shimmering brightly despite having no light. It was Tian Shen's symbol that he will be the rising star that soars into the endless void that shines brightest among them.

It meant that he would be aimlessly walking in the road of martial art unknown if there is an end or not yet continuous to shine in the boundless sky.

"What is the effect of this talisman if I may ask?"

Tian Shen gave a quick explanation that causes him to be flustered at how ridiculous the effect was despite the poor quality of the talismans. It was because the inscriptions are typically made by inscription grandmasters which increases the difficulty of making them yet even a low quality made from level inscription would have a terrifying effect.

If it was sold in the Roaring Wind Town then it would be sold cheap for around ten thousand Yuan coins for starting bid while in the capital would be a different story depending on if they believe Tian Shen statement.

Regardless, he would only begin in the Roaring Wind City then gradually make his way into the main capital. It would only be a matter of times words come out about the branch of the merchant guild regarding a mysterious inscription master.

Though, by that time Tian Shen had already grown his strength enough to protect everyone he loves. Nonetheless, it would bring forth a blessing and a disaster once the main capital was involved.

"T-Tian Shen I-I don't know what to believe or not but I'll take your words knowing you, it would be impossible for you to lie."

"Thank You, Senior Yin. Then I'll take my leave and call for me once it sold."

"Alright, Tian Shen come visit again since Ning'er is coming here a few days from now. "

Tian Shen heard only nodded and was excited to see Ning'er who was his close friend that he hadn't seen after being enrolled to Frozen Lotus Institution which was a place where the student is mainly females. Regardless, he would meet her few days from on and see how she is doing.

Senior Yin took the items from Tian Shen and gestured for him to follow. He did receive a bag of thousand Yuan Coins shocking him while looking at Senior Yin.

"Consider this as a bonus from your hard work recently and hadn't received it since you didn't visited a week ago."

Tian Shen was grateful for the money and thanked him before heading to the market to buy few things. He would visit an antique place where high chance undiscovered treasure slumbering and rotting in their storages.