The world has turned into Hell's Game, why should I stay human? Chapter 1449 873: If You Want the Horse to Run, You Have to Feed It Well

"Blessed Infinite Heavenly Venerable, may I ask if you're here to buy Geng Metal Talismans?"

The little Taoist bowed with clasped hands as he asked.

"That's right."

Liu Zheng nodded.

"Then please come with me."

The little Taoist led them inside the gate.

Inside, however, it was a different world, more or less the same as the main hall of the Taoist temples he'd visited in reality.

In the very center of the great hall were three divine statues: in the middle, Yuanshi Tianzun holding a Jade Pearl; on the left, Daode Tianzun holding a Treasure Fan; on the right, Lingbao Tianzun cradling a Ruyi. This was also standard configuration for an ordinary Taoist temple.

"Please wait a moment, the two of you. I'll go invite the Sect Master over."

The little Taoist said this, then walked into a small side door.

Not long after, an old Taoist with white hair and beard, wearing a purple robe, walked out from the small door.

"Blessed Infinite Heavenly Venerable, this poor Taoist is Spirit Talisman, Sect Master of the Yuanfu Sect. Greetings to the two donors."

The old Taoist bowed with clasped hands.

"I'm Liu Zheng, a delivery guy from Bloody Restaurant. I've met Daoist Spirit Talisman."

Liu Zheng also gave a bow.

"This fellow is Ah Bao, Sect Leader of the Mixed Pill Sect. I've met Daoist Spirit Talisman."

Panda imitated the old Taoist and bowed.

"Mixed Pill Sect? This poor Taoist seems to have some impression."

The old Taoist froze for a moment, then lowered his head and began to ponder.

"This poor Taoist remembers now. Several hundred years ago, the Sect Leader of the Mixed Pill Sect came to ask for talismans for tribulation crossing, saying they were for his sect disciples to use. In the end, did that senior successfully pass the tribulation?"

He asked curiously.

"No. Not only did he fail the tribulation, even the Mountain Gate got blasted into ash."

Panda shook his head and said.

There was nothing shameful about this; since ancient times, the number of Cultivators who failed tribulation was beyond counting. If anything, failing tribulation and managing to take the Mountain Gate down with you was a kind of skill in itself.

"Ah, 'Swallow a Golden Core into your belly, if you don't cross Heavenly Tribulation you'll end as ash.' My condolences, Daoist friend."

Spirit Talisman let out a sigh.

In their Yuanfu Sect, aside from the founding Patriarch, no one else had managed to cross tribulation either. But they also didn't have any genius whose tribulation was so powerful it could send the entire sect in for reimbursement; he didn't know whether that was a joy or a sorrow.

"Daoist, there'll be plenty of time to reminisce later. Let's talk business first."

Seeing that they were about to start chatting, Liu Zheng had no choice but to interrupt.

"Very well. Before you arrived, this poor Taoist had already done his best to gather them, and in the end obtained four hundred and sixteen Geng Metal Talismans. Compared to the nine hundred and ninety-nine you requested, we're still short five hundred and eighty-three, a far cry from the goal."

Spirit Talisman said.

The main thing was, Geng Metal Talismans counted as a relatively niche talisman. It was only because their Yuanfu Sect specialized in talismans that they could produce this many. If it were another sect, they might not even be able to scrape together a hundred.

"Daoist, please make sure to gather nine hundred and ninety-nine within six hours. I'll give you a generous reward. Also, my subordinate here can help as well."

Liu Zheng said sincerely.

"Alas, very well."

Spirit Talisman let out a long sigh, then agreed.

"Many thanks, Daoist. Here is the deposit; if it's not enough, just tell me as soon as possible."

Liu Zheng directly took out three pieces of gold coins.

Each piece of gold coins weighed one jin; three pieces meant three jin. His sincerity was already more than sufficient.

"Founding Dragon Qi!"

Spirit Talisman and Panda cried out at the same time.

"Huh?"

Liu Zheng's face was full of confusion.

"You errand boy, pay him in cash, and give this to me!"

Panda said impatiently.

"Donor, give these three pieces of gold coins to this poor Taoist, and I guarantee I'll hand you nine hundred and ninety-nine Geng Metal Talismans on time."

Spirit Talisman quickly said as well.

"Is this whatever Founding Dragon Qi really that precious?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"It's not about being precious or not; this is simply a priceless treasure."

Panda said.

"Is it really that exaggerated?"

"Founding Dragon Qi only exists at the very founding of a dynasty. Tell me, who could possibly found a dynasty in the Metropolis?"

Panda shot back with a question.

"Now that you put it that way, I get it."

Liu Zheng suddenly saw the light.

Looks like this thousand taels of Gold was worth far more than just a thousand taels. He didn't know whether the Heavenly Martial King and the High Priest hadn't known, or had simply chosen not to mention it.

"Daoist, catch."

He tossed the three pieces of gold coins to Spirit Talisman.

"Now that you know the value of these gold coins, you're still willing to hand them to me?"

Spirit Talisman was a bit surprised.

"Since I've already promised Daoist to use these three pieces of gold coins as a deposit, of course I won't go back on my word. My credibility is worth far more than some measly Founding Dragon Qi."

Liu Zheng said with a smile.

"Your words truly put this poor Taoist to shame. This poor Taoist will now gather all the disciples; we will definitely deliver the Geng Metal Talismans on time."

Spirit Talisman said solemnly.

"Then I'll be counting on you."

Leaving Panda at the Yuanfu Sect, Liu Zheng went to the martial arts hall to pick up Ma Baoli, then drove over to the Sword Casting Workshop.

"This is Ouyegong, and this is Ma Baoli. All right, you two go play by yourselves; the adults need to discuss serious matters."

After entering the Sword Casting Workshop, he casually introduced Ouyegong and Ma Baoli to each other, then shooed them away, completely ignoring the eye-rolls from the two women.

"Master, what's the shortest time to repair the Three Five Evil Slayer Hero Sword?"

Liu Zheng asked.

If it took more than twenty-four hours, he'd have to start preparing his last arrangements and then settle up and run.

He knew Si Xue well. No matter how harmoniously they'd previously gotten along as monarch and subject, if he failed the mission, she'd still turn on him.

So-called "serving a king is like serving a tiger"—and this one was a tigress on top of that.

"If we spare no expense, six shichen will be enough."

Ouyegan thought for a moment and said.

"That's good."

Liu Zheng let out a breath of relief.

Six shichen was twelve hours; plenty of time.

"Besides the materials we discussed before, is there anything else you need?"

Liu Zheng asked.

"First, we need at least ten liters of Spiritual Spring Water. Second, ninety-nine Xin Gold Talismans. Lastly, I'll need a Sword Cultivator with deep cultivation to help me stoke the Furnace Fire."

Ouyegan said.

"This..."