But He Tiantian believed that day would not co too late.
These ghost creatures also had their own ways of communicating.
He Tiantian thought that before long, her dear aunt—oops, no, Immortal Doctor He’s na would spread among ghosts, goblins, spirits and monsters, and other non-human circles.
By then, creatures from all over would be competing to help her real dad and mom create "miracles."
And her real dad’s various talismans would actually beco effective.
Once a talisman lived up to its na, its price should—
Of course, Tiantian thought that she didn’t need to worry about "raising prices" at all.
Because her dad was not any less clever than she was.
In the past, if a talisman sold for just 50 or 100, it wasn’t because He Qingfeng was aiming for thin profit margins.
It was mainly because He Qingfeng was very clear that his talismans were pretty much useless, just a piece of intangible cultural heritage.
If He Qingfeng knew that his talismans had actually saved soone, he wouldn’t need anyone else to remind him; his first reaction would be to raise prices!
He Qingfeng carried his dear daughter on his back and made his way up the mountain at a brisk pace.
Arriving at the entrance of the Taoist Temple, He Qingfeng set He Tiantian down, telling her to go play on her own.
He straightened his wrinkled Taoist robe and combed his hair, then, putting on an expert’s airs, he slowly walked into the Taoist Temple.
Seeing over a dozen people swarm to him, and hearing them all talk at once about the extraordinary adventures they had the night before.
Initially, He Qingfeng himself was a disbeliever.
But these people were clearly neither shills, nor did they look like fools or pranksters.
As an accomplished swindler, He Qingfeng was best at reading people and situations.
He looked closely and noticed that when those people talked about how their disasters were averted by the talismans, the lingering fear and overwhelming relief in their eyes were unquestionably genuine.
Could it be that I’ve had an epiphany and truly drawn the legendary Spirit Talismans?
Pah, no, that’s wrong, since when are there ghosts and monsters, let alone Spirit Talismans?
His master used to reminisce the glory of the Ancestors, but more often, it sounded like a joke, because his master himself didn’t believe in them either.
Having played the swindler for over twenty years, He Qingfeng was an even bigger skeptic.
Yet, how could he explain this scene before him?
One person might be acting dumb or confused, but it was highly unlikely for over a dozen people to do the sa.
However, the magic of He Qingfeng was that even though he himself was full of doubts, it didn’t interfere with his act.
Suppressing all his astonishnt and skepticism, He Qingfeng’s handso and otherworldly face put on a profound and inscrutable expression.
That detachnt, that mystique, as if to say "it ought to be so" and "you mortals make too much of a fuss."
"...Taoist Master, I... I would like to ask for a few more peace charms!"
"Yes, yes, I want an Evil Exorcism Talisman too!"
"Whatever the talisman, as long as it’s drawn by you, Taoist Master, I want them all!"
After the dozen or so people recounted their supernatural encounters, they imdiately followed up by clamoring to keep buying.
Their wild demand simply made He Qingfeng’s heart bloom with joy.
Ah, such rampant consumption, everyone fighting to buy, this way, he’d have the capital to raise prices.
"...I can refine more talismans for you all, but it’s extrely draining!"
"Yesterday was the first ti you ca to Guiyuan Temple, and I wanted to foster a connection with you all—"
He Qingfeng was being sowhat subtle, but the hint could not have been clearer.
Among the crowd were so sharp ones who, without waiting for He Qingfeng to finish, cried out, "Taoist Master, we understand. Na your price, we genuinely wish to acquire a talisman, and the price is no issue!"
"That’s right! The prices of 50 or 100 are too cheap. Last night, that peace charm saved my life!"
"Even one or two thousand isn’t too much. I got a Blessed Talisman from XX Monastery last ti, and on the way back I got into a car accident. Tsk, tsk, if I had had one of the Taoist Master’s peace charms back then, this would never have happened!"
"...Uh, two thousand, two thousand might still be a bit expensive though!"
Not everyone was loaded with cash.
But, via these people’s words and expressions, He Qingfeng quickly made a decision—
"I have different types of talismans that I refine; sotis when I’m in good condition, I can create Top-grade Peace Talismans. Other tis, if slightly off, the talismans will have less Spiritual Power!"
With both ordinary and premium talismans, prices could be tiered accordingly.
Those who really didn’t have much money could opt for the most basic talismans, 199 or 299, a bargain for you.
As for the rich folks who weren’t strapped for cash, they wouldn’t mind at all, the premium talismans were theirs for just 1999 or 2999.
He Qingfeng’s talismans were all the sa, but the packaging made the difference.
As an old hand with over twenty years in the Itinerant World, He Qingfeng knew his tricks well!
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