Chapter 790: Chapter 522: Invitation and Doubt (Part 2)

Such a young talent, perhaps the Tower Master would even want to recruit him.

Moreover, according to the information they gathered yesterday, this young Golden Core cultivator before them also carries two Golden Core Realm spiritual beasts with him.

Surely, in the outside world, he must have quite the identity and background.

Additionally, it’s still unclear what his relationship is with the Talisman Master who crafted the [Thunder Shock Talisman].

For a moment, Master Wang was also reluctant to have a conflict with him.

Next, Lu Qing followed Master Wang and others to the Treasure Tower once more.

Naturally, he noticed that after he requested to see the Treasure Tower Master, Master Wang’s attitude had slightly changed.

However, he had no choice.

Earlier at the inn, there were too many people, and it was inconvenient to talk about many things.

He did not wish for his secrets to be overheard by others.

"Mr. Lu, please, our Tower Master is waiting inside."

At the entrance of the Treasure Tower, Master Wang gestured for him to enter.

On the way here, he had already learned Lu Qing’s name.

"Thank you."

Lu Qing stepped into the Treasure Tower, while the Treasure Tower Master, having received prior notice, was already leading Master Qiu and others waiting in the front hall on the first floor.

However, there was a hint of impatience on Master Qiu’s face.

"For a mere Mid-grade Golden Core Third Turn cultivator, having us welcome him is simply absurd!"

Yet, seeing the Tower Master standing in front, Master Qiu dared not voice his dissatisfaction openly.

Just as Master Qiu was feeling disgruntled, he saw the light in front dim as a young man in a gray robe with a calm demeanor walked in from outside.

"This gentleman must be Mr. Lu Qing; indeed, a young talent with exceptional flair."

The Treasure Tower Master was the first to greet him, her face adorned with a gentle smile.

"You flatter me. Lu Qing greets the Tower Master."

To his surprise, the Treasure Tower Master was a beautiful woman.

And in his perception, she was only at the Mid-grade Golden Core Sixth Transition realm.

This truly surprised Lu Qing.

After all, the Treasure Tower was a formidable business in Canglan City, with staggering wealth contained within.

That its controller was merely a woman not yet in the late-stage Golden Core Realm was utterly beyond his expectations.

It seems the rumors that the Treasure Tower is backed by a notable figure from the Heavenly Origin Great World are likely true.

Otherwise, how could a mere Golden Core Sixth Transition control such vast wealth?

"Mr. Lu, I hold great admiration for the senior who crafted the [Thunder Shock Talisman]. I wonder if you could introduce me?

As for the compensation, you need not worry; you won’t be mistreated."

After some pleasantries, the Treasure Tower Master inquired directly.

Lu Qing looked to his sides: "Tower Master, is this a suitable place for conversation?"

The Treasure Tower Master paused, remembering what Master Wang had mentioned before returning.

She smiled slightly: "Rest assured, everyone here is from our Treasure Tower, and there will be no leaks."

Lu Qing, recalling the faintly powerful Array within the Treasure Tower, understood.

Without further ado, he spoke directly, "Tower Master, there’s something I have somewhat deceived you about, and I hope you won’t mind."

Everyone was slightly taken aback.

Only the Treasure Tower Master remained calm, "Oh? What do you mean by that?"

"Previously, I mentioned that upon meeting you, I could take you to find the senior who crafted the [Thunder Shock Talisman], but there is no such senior."

These words changed everyone’s expressions, even causing the Treasure Tower Master’s gaze to become more intense.

Master Qiu couldn’t help but scold, "You don’t know the senior who crafted the [Thunder Shock Talisman]! Boy, how dare you toy with us!"

"Calm down."

The Treasure Tower Master waved a hand to stop Master Qiu’s words.

She looked at Lu Qing, her expression now composed once more: "Mr. Lu, you seem to have something more to say. If there is no such senior, then where did you get that [Thunder Shock Talisman]?"

"I crafted it myself," Lu Qing said blandly.

"What?!"

This truly astonished everyone.

Even the Treasure Tower Master slightly parted her lips in surprise.

"Mr. Lu, are you saying the [Thunder Shock Talisman] was crafted by you?"

"Indeed, I crafted it myself and brought it to your Treasure Tower to sell, intending to exchange it for some Spirit Stones to use.

I didn’t expect it to cause a misunderstanding with you." Lu Qing explained.

"How boastful!"

Before the Treasure Tower Master could say anything about Lu Qing’s explanation, Master Qiu couldn’t hold back any longer and loudly rebuked.

"You, a mere average Golden Core Third Turn, could craft a talisman as exquisite as the [Thunder Shock Talisman]?

Boy, is this the level to which you’re blowing your horn?

Do you perhaps think we know nothing about talismans and can be easily deceived by you?"𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

"Exactly!" Master Zhao also spoke up, "Since you’re claiming the [Thunder Shock Talisman] as your work, do you have any proof?"

It was then that the Treasure Tower Master snapped back to reality.

With a wry smile, she said, "Mr. Lu, it’s not that I don’t believe you, but this is indeed too unbelievable.

A master-level work like the [Thunder Shock Talisman] is hard to credit to you."

"Exquisite, a master-level work?"

This left Lu Qing stunned in turn.

He hadn’t imagined such praise would be directed at the [Thunder Shock Talisman].

After all, it was just a talisman he had crafted casually, taking hardly any time or effort from engraving to completion.

But Lu Qing’s momentary daze only made Master Qiu more certain he was a fraud.

He sneered immediately, "See, I told you it’s not possible. If he actually crafted the talisman, how come he can’t produce proof?

This kid is clearly here to scam our Treasure Tower!

No, a mere Golden Core cultivator wouldn’t have the gall for this.

There must be someone behind him orchestrating, working in collusion to deceive the Tower Master!"

"Qiu Rong! What are you suggesting? Implying that I’m in cahoots with Mr. Lu to deceive the Tower Master?"

Master Wang, standing to the side, could not stand by and immediately questioned.

"I didn’t say that," Master Qiu continued to sneer, "However, you’re the one who brought the [Thunder Shock Talisman] to us, extolling it as the work of a Talisman Master.

Now, although this talisman is indeed special, its true origins are rather questionable."

"Nonsense, why would I fabricate such an easily debunked lie with others!" Master Wang replied angrily.

"I don’t know, perhaps you’re old and muddled."

"You!"

Master Wang, red-faced with rage, felt anger surge in his heart after being insulted and called senile publicly.

"Silence, all of you!"

Seeing them arguing so disgracefully in front of outsiders, the Treasure Tower Master’s gaze turned cold, exuding a chilling aura.

Both Master Qiu and Master Wang shivered involuntarily, not daring to squabble further.

At this point, Lu Qing finally pieced things together.

It appeared his [Thunder Shock Talisman] had indeed stirred up quite a commotion within the Treasure Tower.

And judging by everyone’s reactions, he seemed to have underestimated the value of the [Thunder Shock Talisman].

He initially thought the Treasure Tower sought him out due to the low cost of the [Thunder Shock Talisman], hoping for cooperation.

Now it seemed the situation differed somewhat from his expectations.

"Mr. Lu, as you’ve observed, your claim is too difficult to believe.

Even our Treasure Tower’s masters of identification are debating over it.

Is there any way you can prove that the [Thunder Shock Talisman] is indeed your creation?"

After reprimanding Masters Qiu and Wang, the Treasure Tower Master turned to continue speaking kindly to Lu Qing.

Lu Qing, upon seeing this, couldn’t help but admire her exceptional composure.

Under such circumstances, she retained her grace and poise completely.

"Certainly," Lu Qing nodded slightly, "To prove that the [Thunder Shock Talisman] is my creation is straightforward, I’ll craft one in front of you all."

With that, Lu Qing’s hand produced a glistening Spirit Jade.

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