"Old Lin, you should think it through. If you use my hand, your identity as a Tier Three Talisman Master can’t be concealed."

Hu Jin hinted that he could use his privilege to reserve and take a certain item from this merchant ship in advance.

But the privilege is not something that can be hidden from those above.

Faced with Hu Jin’s reminder, Lin Chang’an just smiled wryly.

"What does my skill count for in front of Bihai Palace? Moreover, I was already a Tier Two Upper Grade Talisman Master before Foundation Establishment, but I only excelled in Arrays due to my talent, catching up later.

Five Dragons Island is only so big, and as time goes on, it’s not that I won’t slip up and be suspected by others eventually."

If it weren’t for the turbulence in the Secret Realm this time, with the resources of Five Dragons Island, secretly collecting some Tier Three Talisman materials would have been fine.

But if this continues long-term, suspicion is inevitable sooner or later. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

Therefore, Lin Chang’an thought it over and decided not to hide his identity as a Tier Three Talisman Master any longer.

Of course, this was only towards those above; as for when other forces would find out, that was their concern.

Talismans aren’t like anything else. He also considered creating another avatar, but there really weren’t any Spiritual Peaks close to Celestial Spring Peak.

This external incarnation Divine Technique is also limited; it cannot be too far away, nor can it last for long periods.

This results in the necessity for the avatar to be nearby, like Red Fire Peak, which is close by and has a tunnel secretly connected underground.

This ensures that no accidents occur.

"In Alchemy, this avatar is sufficient, and for Artifact Refining, there’s even less worry since a lot of Artifact Refining materials are needed for making Arrays."

In his silent musings, Lin Chang’an found that exposing his talisman skills was actually beneficial, increasing his chips.

This way, he could collect talisman materials openly in the eyes of the upper echelon.

"Old Lin, this Tier Three Fire Dragon Talisman has a different heritage, not like the others, and due to the Yin Soul Sect Secret Realm, the price must be a bit high, particularly with a complete Upper Grade Talisman Master insight.

Twenty thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, no bargaining!"

Upon seeing Lin Chang’an nod, Hu Jin directly stated the price.

And Lin Chang’an didn’t hesitate, directly took out twenty thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones, and placed them into an empty Storage Bag.

"Goodness, that’s a lot of Spirit Stones, Old Lin. Aren’t you worried I might take them and not account for it?"

With Hu Jin’s teasing laughter, Lin Chang’an simply smiled, shook his head, and raised his cup in a toast as thanks.

Actually, this price was already cheap.

Unlike previous Tranquility Talismans, which had significant limitations, making them somewhat impractical for Core Formation Cultivators.

But this Fire Dragon Talisman, being an attack type, had broad utility, not to mention its effectiveness against negative entities in the Secret Realm, making its value several folds higher.

Furthermore, with a complete insight from an Upper Grade Talisman Master, Lin Chang’an knew that if sold, this talisman should fetch around thirty to forty thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones.

Offering twenty thousand wasn’t Hu Jin conducting a loss-making deal.

It was because his status allowed him to get this item in advance at this price.

"Old Hu, here’s an additional five thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones."

Lin Chang’an then took out another five thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones and placed them in another Storage Bag, implying something with a few words.

Hu Jin couldn’t help but grin, also raising his cup.

"Old Lin, you’re straightforward. Don’t worry; other friends won’t say anything when the time comes."

Twenty thousand is handed over to Bihai Palace, and the extra five thousand Middle Grade Spirit Stones are naturally for everyone.

Under the moonlight, the two laughed occasionally as they clinked glasses in the pavilion.

It wasn’t until the second day’s dawn that Old Hu left.

And as Lin Chang’an looked at the treasures on the Jade Scroll, his gaze involuntarily fell on a particularly precious treasure, narrowing his eyes.

This was what he favored most, but its high value meant he wouldn’t trouble Old Hu with it.

"It seems it’s time to prepare for the upcoming auction."