The Man’s Decree

Jared strolled through the market with Alastair. Although the stalls were plentiful, they lacked worthwhile finds.

No sooner had they taken a few steps than they discovered a stall up ahead that was surrounded by a crowd.

“Let’s go. There must be treasures up ahead. Let’s check it out.” Alastair could tell at first glance that the stall ahead must be selling a valuable item.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have attracted such a crowd.

As soon as Jared and Alastair approached, they heard a flurry of heated discussions among the crowd.

“This black tortoiseshell is fake, isn’t it? This guy claims it can withstand attacks from an elite cultivator. What a joke!” “It must be true, but suddenly acquiring a dozen or so black tortoiseshells is like hitting the jackpot.” “Even though this black tortoiseshell is authentic, it’s only useful when combined with charms. For us ordinary cultivators, it’s pretty much useless. Does anyone here know how to draw runic talismans?” “At five hundred thousand spirit coins each, they’re not too pricey. The real challenge, however, would be finding a high-level charm master to inscribe the talisman. That’ll cost millions of spirit coins.” As Jared listened to those cultivators’ chatter, his interest was immediately piqued. He hurriedly squeezed his way into the crowd.

owner was an elderly man who appeared somewhat aged. In front of him, he had arranged a dozen or so black tortoiseshells. Astonishingly, those shells were all

picked up a black tortoiseshell, and began to scrutinize

and spiritual energy emanated continuously

works in conjunction with charms. Without drawing runic talismans onto the tortoiseshell, it’s no more effective than a regular golden chain mail. However, if one can draw runic talismans and combine them with the black tortoiseshell, it’ll be capable of fending off attacks from elite cultivators. As for how powerful an attack the tortoiseshell can withstand, that’ll depend on the skill level of the charm

other places. This thing is just not worth it!” Alastair said,

spirit coins for one item was no small sum. Moreover, they saw

were to hire a high-level charm master to draw the runic talisman, the

Jared was overjoyed inside, yet he managed to maintain a poker face. He was cautious not to let the vendor seize the opportunity

black tortoiseshells, would it be possible to get a discount?” “You

I’ll take them all, but your price needs to be reasonable.”