Chapter 0400: Time to Cut My Hands Off

For cultivators, this item—though it had its peculiarities—couldn't be eaten, couldn't be used to attack or defend, and was ultimately just a tool to roam the world and admire its sights and customs. In reality, it was entirely useless. To traveling merchants, it was the most worthless of trinkets.

Ordinary cultivators were often restricted by various reasons, unable to leave their regions. The Eternal World was far too dangerous; no one knew what terrifying threats might lie in the wilderness—some places were even forbidden zones of life, where stepping foot meant certain death.

Despite the Eternal Continent being vast and boundless, with myriad realms merged into one, no one truly knew the limits of its territory. Not even legendary Saints or powerful beings could grasp its entirety. The Eternal World was simply too large—so massive it defied description. It was possibly infinite, constantly expanding and generating new domains with every passing moment.

There were far too many unknown dangers.One could perish at any moment for something seemingly insignificant.

Thus, to journey across the Eternal World was a luxury few could afford. Many people lived and died confined to one small area—frogs in a well, so to speak. Even within such small patches of land, most never reached their borders.

There was little need to venture beyond. The Eternal Continent was simply too vast.

So in that light, the function of the Stellar Wanderer Talisman (星空仙游符) was rather underwhelming.

Even if it enabled spiritual projection, it only dispatched a strand of one's divine sense—a mere avatar—with limited time to explore. All it really offered was a few superficial experiences. It was hard to see where the true value lay.

New Item: [Stellar Wanderer Talisman]A talisman that allows a sliver of divine sense to project across the stars and wander distant lands. Provides limited insight, no combat use. Considered a "gimmick" item.

"This kind of treasure is among the most mundane of all. What price do you plan to ask for it?"

Yi Tianxing didn't show much enthusiasm, but he didn't reject it either.

When it came to exotic treasures, any opportunity for gain was not to be missed—even if the treasure appeared weak, without any mystical abilities or enhancement potential.

"This treasure is quite ordinary, but it's still a natural-born artifact from the heavens and earth. Let's price it at 100,000 Eternal Coins," Zhen Youde replied after a moment of hesitation, opting for a middling figure.

"Very well. I'll take the Stellar Wanderer Talisman."

Yi Tianxing nodded calmly. One hundred thousand Eternal Coins wasn't much—only about 1,000 Willpower Beads. In the past, that might've been a steep cost, but now, they gathered thousands of Willpower and Demon Beads daily. Money was merely a tool for flow—wealth brought fortune and karma.

"What's this pen? Another exotic treasure?"

With that deal concluded, Yi Tianxing turned to another item: a pen carved of what looked like white jade, intricate Dao patterns subtly etched into its surface, as if linked to the laws of the universe itself. Within it, one could vaguely see talismans appearing and vanishing.

"This pen is also a natural-born treasure, though it has no official name. It has multiple uses. In the hands of a Confucian scholar, it can be used to write essays that summon righteous energy; in the hands of an artist, it gives life to painted figures; and for talisman masters, it amplifies success rates and can even elevate the grade of completed talismans. In rare cases, it can instantly evolve a talisman's tier, boosting its power tremendously."

New Item: [Unnamed Jade Pen]A mystical pen attuned to universal laws. Enhances Confucian writings, paintings, and talisman crafting. Can boost talisman rank upon completion. Currently Yellow-Rank, with potential to evolve.

For a talisman maker, a good talisman pen was crucial to producing high-quality results.

More importantly, this wasn't just a talisman pen—it could also be used for writing and painting. It was a spiritual artifact, and though only Yellow-Rank for now, it could ascend to greater heights.

"What's the price?" Yi Tianxing asked without hesitation.

He wanted it.

He wasn't just cultivating techniques and divine arts—he was also honing his skill in talismans.Talismans were the embodiment of runes, and runes were the manifestation of heavenly laws.

Whether crafting artifacts or other pursuits, runes were inextricably linked. Mastery of talismans improved understanding of divine powers and laws, making it a foundational discipline. That's why among the myriad arts he practiced, he'd focused on the Way of Talismans.

He could already craft most basic talismans without issue and had a frighteningly high success rate.Seeing a quality talisman pen now, how could he pass it up?

"This pen is not cheap, but if Daoist Yi wants it, let's say... 300,000 Eternal Coins. How does that sound?" Zhen Youde offered with a smile.

"Deal," Yi Tianxing agreed again.

Beyond these, there were pills, village tokens, and many other exotic treasures. He didn't hesitate. He swept them all up. Eternal Coins flowed like water.

In total, he had already spent several million coins.

Everything in the market that wasn't available in Xuanhuang Town had been bought clean.

Shopping felt exhilarating. But afterward...

"I really feel like cutting my hands off."

"Haha! Daoist Yi, you truly are bold and generous! But with this visit, I'm practically out of stock. Looks like I'll have to find a way to restock quickly," Zhen Youde said with a grin, glancing at his half-empty shelves.

Still, his smile revealed nothing but joy.

He had earned a tremendous profit from Yi Tianxing—especially in Eternal Coins, which were rare and precious. A unified currency like this was a treasure to any merchant and could revolutionize trade.

If he could maintain business ties with Yi Tianxing, he could keep earning Eternal Coins forever.

But of course, he couldn't stay in one place for long—he was a traveling merchant, destined to roam.

"Our Xuanhuang Town has some unique local products. I wonder if Brother Zhen might be interested," Yi Tianxing offered with a smile.

Before, he had been buying. Now, he would sell.

He had spent a fortune. It wouldn't do to let others make all the profit.

Besides, Xuanhuang Town had plenty of excellent goods that were truly valuable only when circulated.

"Oh? I'd love to see them. If they're truly exceptional, I'll certainly make some large purchases," Zhen Youde replied with keen interest.

He had already seen that the town had survived a brutal beast tide and lived to tell the tale. If such a stronghold had no treasures, that would be absurd.

"Please take a look."

Yi Tianxing waved his hand, and two large wooden crates appeared before them.

Opening them revealed rows of neatly stacked arrows.

"These arrows aren't ordinary," Zhen Youde said with gleaming eyes. He quickly examined the first type. "Interesting… The materials are simple—tough wood mixed with some kind of bone—but there are runes embedded in these arrows. When fired, they unleash tremendous destructive power."

He picked up another.

"This one is forged entirely from white bone, yet retains the arrowhead's sharpness. The embedded runes are even stronger—flawlessly integrated, bearing more power and resilience. They'll hit harder and endure greater force. These are truly battlefield weapons."

His insight was sharp—just one look and he'd grasped their essence.

"These two types are the Rune Arrows and Bone Arrows. Both are weapons forged in Xuanhuang Town. The Rune Arrows are a bit more fragile but can still threaten cultivators in the Divine Sea Realm. The Bone Arrows are stronger—they're made from undead skeleton archers. Naturally formed, they carry greater power and can harm even those at the Life Aperture or Life Diagram Realm," explained Lu Shi.

He knew these weapons well.He was also the first to experiment with fusing runes into weapons—and the results spoke for themselves.

[Rune Arrow] & [Bone Arrow]

Rune Arrow: Crafted with inscribed talismans; effective against Divine Sea Realm.

Bone Arrow: Made from undead bone; natural rune integration. Stronger and more durable. Threatens even Life Diagram cultivators.

"Excellent products," Zhen Youde nodded approvingly. "How many do you have?"

"These Rune and Bone Arrows can now be crafted directly in Xuanhuang Town. With enough time and materials, we can supply as many as needed. But they're not easy to make—we can only produce a limited number daily," replied Xue Jin with a sly smile.

As the head of the Ten Thousand Treasures Hall, he was naturally in charge of business deals like this.

His words made two things clear: there was ample supply, but they weren't easy to produce—raising their perceived value and thus, their price.