Chapter 16: The Popular Strength Talisman, Zhao Lingxi's Idea

"Twofold enhancement effect!?"

Lin Chen looked at the talisman inscription he had just drawn, his brows slightly furrowed.

His spiritual formation skills had improved, which was good.

But Lin Chen was no fool. Even with a single increase in the enhancement effect, the strength talismans he created far surpassed the strongest ones available on the market.

A solitary increase in enhancement effect, compared to the best strength talismans on the market which boasted seventy percent efficacy, was only an additional thirty percent. This could be attributed to Lin Chen's extraordinary talent and strong proficiency in spiritual formations.

However, if a strength talisman with twofold enhancement effect were to surface, what would others think?

Inevitably, they wouldn't just consider Lin Chen extremely gifted; instead, they would suspect that Lin Chen had stumbled upon some opportunity or exotic treasure.

At that point, there would surely be endless troubles, or even attract lethal disasters.

This world has never been short of geniuses, but many are too sharp, meeting their end prematurely.

For the moment, the Primordial Myriad Transformation Cauldron was Lin Chen's greatest secret.

Such a treasure would inevitably attract the covetous eyes of others.

Until Lin Chen had an absolute strength to rely on, it was best not to draw too much attention.

With that thought, Lin Chen vigorously tore the strength talisman with the twofold enhancement effect into shreds.

Then, while drawing the talisman inscriptions, he intentionally introduced some flaws, concealing the true quality and keeping it to just a single enhancement effect.

Lin Chen stayed up all night drawing talisman inscriptions, immersing himself completely, and as a result, he didn't feel the slightest bit tired.

Perhaps even he didn't realize that, after a night of continuous talisman drawing, his spiritual power had grown even stronger.

So, even without sleep, he did not experience any discomfort.

That night, aside from the destroyed talisman with twofold effect, Lin Chen successfully drew forty-nine strength talismans with a single enhancement effect.

To create fifty strength talismans in one night, with a hundred percent success rate—this efficiency, if spread, would certainly shock the entire Desolate Sky City and the entire Great Flame Dynasty.

If Lin Chen hadn't deliberately concealed the true enhancement effect of the strength talismans, the speed of his drawing would have been even faster.

Looking at the strength talismans in his hand, Lin Chen showed a very satisfied smile.

Outside, daylight had already broken.

Lin Chen packed up the talisman inscriptions and set out for the Wanxing Commerce Association.

When he arrived at the Wanxing Commerce Association, the number of people crowded around the stalls startled him.

A sea of people, all there to wait and buy talismans.

As soon as the news about Lin Chen's strength talisman with a single enhancement effect spread throughout Desolate Sky City the day before, people learned that these were stronger than the best ones on the market, and the price was not much higher.

Lin Chen had initially planned to continue selling the strength talismans for fifty low-grade spirit stones each.

However, before Lin Chen could open his mouth, those looking to buy the strength talismans took it upon themselves to raise the price.

"Young Master Lin Chen, finally, you've arrived. I want to buy the talisman, the strength talisman with an enhancement of one, and I am willing to pay a hundred low-grade spirit stones for each one."

"I am willing to pay two hundred low-grade spirit stones, and I want five."

"I want ten."

"I'm taking them all, nobody better think about competing with me."

"..."

Listening to the crowd scrambling to buy, Lin Chen couldn't help feeling helpless—his strength talismans were completely in short supply.

His speed of drawing talisman inscriptions was already fast, but it still couldn't satisfy the crowd.

With only forty-nine Strength Talismans on hand, Lin Chen was forced to make a decision allowing each person to purchase only five Strength Talismans at a time.

The crowd accepted this readily.

Before long, the forty-nine Strength Talismans were all sold out, at a price of two hundred low-grade Spirit Stones each.

Lin Chen instantly acquired nearly ten thousand Spirit Stones, becoming rich overnight. He had never owned so many Spirit Stones before.

Fortunately, as the Young Master of the Lin Family, he had a small Space Ring given to him by his father, otherwise, he would have had to package and carry those Spirit Stones back.

Duan Xingzheng watched as Lin Chen caused such a stir at the Wanxing Commerce Association and couldn't help but feel some joy in his heart.

After all, Lin Chen's actions had greatly increased the flow of people at the Wanxing Commerce Association, which was beneficial for the development of the association in Desolate Sky City.

"Pavilion Master Xun, what's happening down there that it's so lively?"

As Lin Chen was selling Strength Talismans, on a pavilion of the Wanxing Commerce Association, a stunningly beautiful girl looked down and asked Xun Xiangzhou next to her.

As the person in charge of the Desolate Sky City branch of the Wanxing Commerce Association and the Pavilion Master of the Spiritual Talisman Pavilion, Xun Xiangzhou could be said to be the most influential person in Desolate Sky City, second only to the city lord.

However, even Xun Xiangzhou seemed somewhat restrained in front of the girl before him.

It was clear just how extraordinary the status of the girl before him was.

"That kid is selling Strength Talismans down there."

Xun Xiangzhou's face showed pleasure as he watched Lin Chen sell Strength Talismans below and responded to the girl before him.

"Selling Strength Talismans? How could the sale of Strength Talismans cause such a big commotion?"

"Could it be that the Strength Talismans this kid is selling have some unique feature?"

The pretty girl showed a puzzled expression. She wasn't unfamiliar with the sights of a market, and even some of the better auctions she had attended didn't have customers scrambling as eagerly as these.

"Miss Ning indeed has insightful vision. The Strength Talismans this youth has drawn are indeed unique. They have a doubling effect, and compared to the regular ones on the market, they are thirty percent more effective, which is why martial artists favor them so much."

Xun Xiangzhou looked at the girl, starting with a compliment before explaining.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Lingxi's face revealed a hint of surprise.

Strength Talismans with a doubling effect could be considered as high-grade talisman inscriptions. Even for a Second-Rank Formation Master, creating such high-quality talisman inscriptions would be somewhat challenging.

The youth looked to be about her age and yet had such accomplishments in the way of spiritual formations.

"Pavilion Master Xun, who is this person?"

Zhao Lingxi immediately became interested in Lin Chen and asked Xun Xiangzhou about his identity.

"This young man is none other than Young Master Lin Chen, the once greatest talent in Desolate Sky City!"

A smile appeared on Xun Xiangzhou's face. He naturally noticed Zhao Lingxi's interest in Lin Chen. It was only a matter of time before such a talented individual would attract attention.

Xun Xiangzhou now thought how wise it was to have allowed Lin Chen into their Spiritual Talisman Pavilion.

Given Lin Chen's talent, as long as he does not fall, his future would be boundless, and he might even get to benefit from it.

"Lin Chen, the greatest talent of Desolate Sky City..."

Zhao Lingxi looked at Lin Chen, pondering whether she had ever heard of such a person.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I don't have any more Strength Talismans in stock for now. The next sale will require a few days wait, so please prepare your Spirit Stones by then."

After Lin Chen finished selling talismans, he immediately purchased some Talisman Paper and a large quantity of Body Tempering Pills from the Wanxing Commerce Association, preparing to go back and refine them.

After all, the family competition day was fast approaching, with just a few days left. He had to go into seclusion for a few days to improve his strength.