I Can See Through Everything-Chapter 528

I Can See Through Everything-Chapter 528

Chapter 528
Ziyuan paid no heed to Master Qiu's figure as he stormed off, sleeves billowing.
She had already received instructions from the Tower Master: all old talismans must be removed.
If anyone expressed dissatisfaction, she was to shoulder the blame and let them come after her.
“It seems the Tower Master has long grown weary of certain matters in the tower and intends to use this chance to purge the parasites.”
Ziyuan had been with the Tower Master for quite some time and could more or less discern her intentions.
To that end, Ziyuan welcomed the move. She had never been fond of those aligned with Master Qiu.
If the Tower Master truly had the resolve to drive them out of the Treasure Pavilion, she might even hold a private celebration.
However, Ziyuan knew that was unlikely.
The Tower Master was a sentimental person.
Those like Master Qiu were veterans who had followed the Tower Master since long ago and had contributed significantly to the rise of the Treasure Pavilion.
Unless they committed a grievous transgression, the Tower Master would at most scold them—not banish them outright.
As expected, things unfolded just as Ziyuan had anticipated.
When Master Qiu went to confront the Tower Master, he was turned away and told that she was in seclusion.
In desperation, he lost all sense and attempted to force his way into the Tower Master’s secluded chamber.
He was ultimately subdued by two Deputy Tower Masters, which startled the Tower Master enough to interrupt her cultivation.
Even so, the Tower Master did not hand down harsh punishment. She simply gave him a scolding and ordered him to reflect in seclusion—no further penalties were issued.
She also reiterated that the old talismans must be removed. Her mind was made up, and no one could change it.
After such a commotion, the other talisman makers understood that this matter was already decided—there was nothing they could do to overturn it.
They had no choice but to remain silent and observe.
Of course, where there was resentment, there was also schadenfreude.
Especially from those like Master Wang and others, who had long been at odds with Master Qiu. Seeing him disgraced and punished brought them a quiet satisfaction. ř𝔞Nօ𐌱Ɛṣ
“That wretched woman! How dare she treat me like that!”
In a secluded cultivation cave, Master Qiu’s face was red with fury as he cursed.
The thought of being pinned to the ground by two Deputy Tower Masters in front of so many people ignited a searing rage in his chest.
In all his years, he had never suffered such humiliation!
“Master, what should we do now? With the tower removing all our talismans from the shelves, we’re going to lose a significant portion of our income,”
a disciple asked anxiously.
He was one of Master Qiu’s disciples who specialized in the Talisman Art, and most of his income came from his share of talisman sales.
Now that the old talismans were being pulled, he was looking at major losses.
But his anxiety only irritated Master Qiu further.
“What are you panicking for? This is just temporary! It’s not as if we’ll never be restocked again.
If any of you were worth your salt, I wouldn’t have been humiliated like that just now!”
The disciples all shrank back as Master Qiu snapped at them, not daring to speak again.
Still, they couldn’t help but inwardly scoff.
You’re a Golden Core Realm cultivator, Fifth Transformation, and still got pinned down like a dog. We’re just Foundation Establishment cultivators—what could we possibly do?
After venting his anger, Master Qiu gradually calmed down.
He began to assess the current situation.
Though his intrusion on the Tower Master seemed rash and irrational, it had been deliberate—a way to test her attitude.
Ever since that brat surnamed Lu showed up, he had sensed a subtle shift in how the Tower Master regarded her longtime followers.
He had even offended that Lu brat earlier, which only deepened his sense of danger.
Now, with all his talismans suddenly removed, the alarm bells in his heart were deafening.
His earlier outburst had indeed been fueled by anger—but mostly, it had been an act. A calculated move to probe the Tower Master’s stance.
But he hadn’t expected that wretched woman to be so unyielding, humiliating him in front of everyone.
“Fine, wretch. If you’re heartless, don’t blame me for being ruthless!
I’ve toiled in the Treasure Pavilion for so many years—if anyone’s earned their keep, it’s me!
Now you turn your back on me? Kill the donkey after it’s done with the millstone?
Very well—don’t expect me to remain loyal!”
Master Qiu’s face darkened.
He reached into his storage pouch and pulled out a finely crafted Communication Talisman, slowly rubbing its surface.
While Master Qiu schemed, the operations of the Treasure Pavilion proceeded unaffected.
Very soon, talismans crafted by Lu Qing were fully stocked on the shelves.
Even the other branches within Canglan City began offering a portion of the new talismans.
Notices were posted at the entrances, declaring the arrival of brand-new talismans.
As one of the largest trading firms in Canglan City, the Treasure Pavilion drew plenty of daily traffic.
Upon seeing the notice, cultivators grew curious.
“Brand-new, cost-effective talismans now available. The first five buyers each day enjoy a 90% discount?”
One cultivator blinked in surprise upon reading the sign.
“You’re really offering new talismans, and the first five buyers get a 90% discount?”
“Yes, Senior,” the lovely female cultivator at the reception desk said with a warm smile, “Our Treasure Pavilion has recently welcomed a new Talisman Master.
His talismans are affordable and of superb quality—at least a third cheaper than standard ones.
Their power also surpasses most typical talismans. If you’re interested, please take a look for yourself.”
“Oh? A new Talisman Master, crafting more powerful talismans at lower prices?”
The late Foundation Establishment cultivator became intrigued.
He had plans to explore a certain secret realm in hopes of stumbling upon a heavenly opportunity.
This visit was part of his preparations—he needed some powerful tools for self-defense.
Originally, he planned to purchase a couple of quality artifacts from the Treasure Pavilion and then swing by Myriad Phenomena Hall for some dependable talismans.
After all, while the Treasure Pavilion had a great reputation for its artifacts, its talismans were notoriously overpriced.
Compared to the Myriad Phenomena Hall or Thousand Mechanisms Workshop, the same-level talismans usually cost a bit more here.
Now, hearing that the new talismans were cheaper than those sold at Myriad Phenomena Hall, he was very tempted.
If this female attendant wasn’t exaggerating, he might not need to make another trip.
“In that case, I suppose it wouldn’t hurt to take a look.”
With that, the Foundation Establishment cultivator nodded.
“Right this way, Senior!” the smiling receptionist gestured. “We’ve set up a special area where you can experience the full might of the talismans!”
Her heart brimmed with joy. The Tower Master had promised that whoever completed the first sale would be handsomely rewarded.
If this cultivator made a purchase, her spirit stone income for the month would soar.
“Treasure Pavilion is releasing a new line of talismans? And they’re significantly cheaper than regular ones?”
Many customers in the front hall overheard the conversation and were drawn in by curiosity.
Seeing that Foundation Establishment cultivator heading off to test the talismans, quite a few others trailed after him.
Naturally, Treasure Pavilion made no move to stop them.
This was exactly the effect they wanted.
The more curious the guests were, the more opportunities they had to promote the new talismans.
And they were confident—once someone experienced the power of these new talismans firsthand and saw the low prices for themselves, few would be able to resist.
Under the guidance of the elegant female cultivator, the Foundation Establishment cultivator was soon led to a spacious courtyard filled with thick wooden stakes and stone columns.
A sizable crowd of cultivators followed along, drawn by curiosity.
The Foundation Establishment cultivator didn’t mind the audience. On the contrary, having so many fellow cultivators present made him feel safer.
At least this way, he didn’t have to worry that Treasure Pavilion might have some sort of trap in store.
“Senior, here are all the new talismans we’re offering. Two are at the Golden Core level, and five are at the Foundation Establishment level. Which would you like to try first?”
The elegant female cultivator stepped forward with a tray, on which lay a row of jade talismans.
They appeared unremarkable at first glance, but a subtle pressure emanated from them, enough to make one’s heart tremble.
“You’re allowing even Golden Core talismans to be tested?”
The Foundation Establishment cultivator was visibly shocked and then hesitated.
“You’re not going to charge for trying them out, are you?”
“Please rest assured, Senior. All the talismans here are free to test. Feel free to use them as you wish.”
Hearing that, the cultivator finally relaxed.
With so many onlookers around, he trusted that Treasure Pavilion wouldn’t go back on its word.
Still, he didn’t immediately choose one of the Golden Core-level talismans. Instead, he picked up a talisman that radiated a soft, earthy yellow glow.
“Senior, this is the Gravity Talisman, an Earth-element talisman at the Foundation Establishment level.
Once activated, it creates a powerful Earth Vein Magnetism Field spanning several dozen zhang around you.
Not only can it suppress and crush enemies with its gravity, but it also enhances your movement within the field, making your body feel weightless and agile.
It’s an excellent talisman for dealing with large groups of enemies in the early stages of combat.”
The elegant cultivator had clearly been well briefed on each talisman’s abilities.
The moment the cultivator picked up the earth-hued talisman, she launched into a detailed explanation.
“Gravity Talisman, good for countering group attacks?”
The Foundation Establishment cultivator was stunned.
In the secret realm he was planning to explore, the most terrifying danger was a kind of beast known as the Flame Ant.
Individually, they were weak—any Qi Refinement cultivator could easily handle one.
But their threat lay in numbers. They were a communal species. Once disturbed, swarms of thousands would descend like a tide. Even Golden Core cultivators would be forced to flee.
If this Gravity Talisman was truly as effective as Treasure Pavilion claimed, it would be an enormous help on his expedition.
With that thought, he could wait no longer.
Channeling his spiritual energy, he poured it into the talisman in his hand.
In the next instant, a flash of yellow light appeared, and an earthy yellow barrier materialized around him.
The barrier responded to his will, expanding and contracting at his command.
At maximum range, just as the elegant cultivator had described, the field covered a span of several dozen zhang.
Within the influence of the Earth Vein Magnetism, the Foundation Establishment cultivator felt as light as a feather.
Rather than feeling restricted, he moved even more freely than before.
He stretched out his hand and pressed down lightly on a massive wooden stake within the barrier—thick enough that two people would need to wrap their arms around it to embrace it fully.
With a surge of power, the stake—over a zhang tall—was forced halfway into the ground.
The cultivator’s spiritual energy flared, and he pressed down again.
With a loud boom, the entire stake sank beneath the earth, its top now flush with the surface.
“Incredible!”
The Foundation Establishment cultivator was stunned.
The power of this Gravity Talisman had exceeded his expectations.
That one strike just now was almost equivalent to a full-power blow from him—without the use of any artifacts.
And he could feel it: this talisman still hadn’t reached its full potential.
In other words, the raw power imbued in this Gravity Talisman already surpassed that of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator like himself!
Woah!
The surrounding cultivators erupted in gasps of astonishment.
They all recognized the thick wooden stakes in the courtyard—made of Ironwood, a rare and exotic timber known for being as hard as steel and extraordinarily heavy.
For a talisman to force such material into the ground purely through pressure—it was terrifying.
If that kind of power were unleashed on a person?
Without the protection of a defensive artifact, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator might not survive.
Just imagining such a scene made a chill run through several of the onlookers.
But once the chill passed, excitement began to bloom in the crowd.
If just the first talisman on display could demonstrate such power, what about the others still on that jade tray?
If they were all this potent, then the implications were staggering.
The more perceptive cultivators among them were quick to realize—Treasure Pavilion was making a bold move.
The spectators could barely contain their excitement.
As for the Foundation Establishment cultivator who had been testing the talisman—there was no need to describe his feelings.
That brief firsthand experience told him everything he needed to know: this Gravity Talisman was the perfect protective talisman for his upcoming expedition.
“Senior, how did you find the Gravity Talisman?”
The elegant cultivator asked with a smile.
“It’s extremely powerful—much stronger than any talisman I’ve used before.”
The Foundation Establishment cultivator answered sincerely.
He returned the Gravity Talisman to the tray, then picked up a pale green talisman.
“This talisman is called the Vitality Talisman, a Wood-element talisman at the Foundation Establishment level.
It’s a healing talisman capable of rapidly replenishing a person’s life force.
Even if severely injured, as long as there’s still a breath of life remaining, this talisman can infuse vitality and pull them back from the brink of death.”
Once again, the elegant cultivator offered a clear and concise explanation.

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Chapter 528