Yang Che already knew that full pattern star stones could be used like Spirit Stones to buy and sell items throughout the Ancient Remnant Sand Sea.

It was a Cultivation item greatly needed and consumed in large quantities by Cultivators at the Soul Transformation Stage and above.

Yang Che knew that his proposal to use full pattern star stones instead of Spirit Stones for transactions would definitely interest the shop owner.

Sure enough, after a while, the sexagenarian shopkeeper Shi Yizhu said to Yang Che, "Zhang Daoist, please wait a moment. The shop owner said that she herself will personally come here in a short while."

"Mm."

Yang Che nodded, showing no surprise whatsoever.

After waiting for about the time it takes to eat a meal, a female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage, who looked ordinary and quite delicate, walked into Xiaoyao Pavilion.

At first, Yang Che thought she was a Cultivator who came to Xiaoyao Pavilion to purchase needed items, but then Shi Yizhu immediately cupped his hands and bowed, saying, "Shi Yizhu greets the shop owner."

The delicate female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage nodded, her eyes immediately settling on Yang Che: "Shi Yizhu, is this the person who is willing to buy Advanced Talismans with full pattern star stones?"

Before Shi Yizhu could speak, Yang Che immediately cupped his fists and said, "Indeed, it is this Junior."

This female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage didn't waste any words and directly said, "For five Advanced Talismans, if traded with full pattern star stones, one full pattern star stone can be exchanged for ten Spirit Stones, and the total price can be even cheaper. What kind of Advanced Talismans do you want?"

Yang Che's heart stirred, and he asked, "May I ask what kind of Advanced Talismans Senior can make?"

The delicate female Cultivator at the Golden Core Stage was startled by his words, then chuckled softly, "These Advanced Talismans cannot be made without reaching Grandmaster-level Talisman Maker proficiency. Although I am also a Talisman Maker, I am still far from being able to make Advanced Talismans."

Upon hearing this, Yang Che felt a slight disappointment, but he still asked persistently, "Then, may I ask Senior, who can make these Advanced Talismans?"

The female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage, however, straightened her expression and began to re-examine Yang Che with a somewhat strange look in her eyes.

She had a very strange feeling.

This young man, with a cultivation at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, faced her neither obsequiously nor arrogantly, his expression composed, as if her Golden Core Stage pressure had no effect on him at all.

However, after sweeping her Divine Sense carefully several times, she confirmed that the young man in front of her was indeed at the peak of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, which greatly puzzled her.

Seeing the female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage continuously scrutinizing him with a strange look, Yang Che knew that he seemed a bit too eager, so his heart stirred, and he cupped his hands, saying:

"Senior, to be frank, the Cultivation Technique this Junior Cultivates is unique, and to increase the success rate of Core Formation, I need a large number of Advanced Talismans. If Senior can help this Junior get an introduction to the Senior who can make Advanced Talismans, this Junior will be endlessly grateful."

Upon hearing Yang Che's words, the female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage found it reasonable, but an 'introduction' was absolutely out of the question. So, after pondering for a moment, she smiled brightly and said:

"You can tell me what kind of Advanced Talismans you need. Although these Advanced Talismans are not made by me, I guarantee I can supply them to you."

Yang Che knew that the female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage's refusal was already quite clear.

After a slight deliberation, he knew it was wise to stop there, so he readily stated the types and functions of the Talismans he needed.

"Alright, I've noted it down. However, you need to pay half of the full pattern star stones as a deposit first. Once these Talismans are made, this shop will notify you to come and pick them up, and then you can pay the remaining half."

The attitude of the female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage remained quite friendly, and she did not treat Yang Che coldly just because she was a Core Formation Cultivator.

The Advanced Talismans Yang Che ordered were all low-grade, not difficult to make, and since he paid with full pattern star stones, they were not expensive. After paying more than 1,600 full pattern star stones to the woman, the seemingly delicate female Cultivator at the Core Formation Stage left.

Although he felt some regret, Yang Che also understood the principle of 'haste makes waste'.

Moreover, it seemed there were still some gains.

This delicate female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage likely knew the Grandmaster-level Talisman Maker.

The current plan was to find a way to gradually build a better relationship with this female Cultivator at the Early Golden Core Stage.

Yang Che cupped his hands towards the sexagenarian Shi Yizhu, ready to take his leave, but Shi Yizhu suddenly called out to him: "Zhang Daoist, um, if I may bother you, do you have any extra full pattern star stones?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Che felt surprised and raised an eyebrow, asking, "Shi Daoyou, this is...?"

Shi Yizhu suddenly cast a sound-proofing Spell mysteriously, then somewhat awkwardly said:

"Zhang Daoist, to be frank, I have always yearned for the Dao of Talisman making. However, my Aptitude is dull. After so many years of learning, I can only make Elementary low-grade Talismans, barely able to make Elementary mid-grade Talismans. Not only has my Cultivation been neglected, but my Talisman making proficiency has not improved either. It is truly shameful."

Yang Che frowned deeply upon hearing this and said indifferently, "Shi Daoyou, please get straight to the point."

Shi Yizhu's old face flushed slightly upon hearing this, and he made a gesture for Yang Che to sit.

Yang Che swept his long robe and sat down at the table.

Shi Yizhu immediately brewed ling tea for Yang Che, and then continued, "Zhang Daoist should have heard, right? Senior Shentu Yun, the best Talisman Maker in our Dark Abyss City, will be holding her annual 'Dao Lecture Assembly' in a little over a month.

It is said that after this lecture, she will select six individuals with the best Aptitude and most Talisman making talent to be Named Disciples."

"Oh? Dao Lecture Assembly?"

Yang Che's interest was immediately piqued upon hearing this.

Upon seeing Yang Che's great interest, Shi Yizhu immediately took a large gulp of ling tea and continued quickly, "To participate in this Dao Lecture Assembly, one must pay five hundred full pattern star stones. But I am short on funds, unable to even gather thirty percent of the full pattern star stones, so I boldly bothered Zhang Daoist. If you have any extra full pattern star stones, I am willing to exchange them for Spirit Stones or anything else that Fellow Daoist might find useful."

Yang Che didn't speak, taking a small sip of ling tea, his mind becoming active.

After a long while, Yang Che put down his teacup and said to the sexagenarian, "Shi Daoyou, how about this: you take me to participate in this Dao Lecture Assembly together, and I will pay for the full pattern star stones you need to participate in this Dao Lecture Assembly? How does that sound?"

"This..."

Shi Yizhu surprisingly began to hesitate again.

One must know that this 'Dao Lecture Assembly' was not open to the entire city, but rather circulated only within the Talisman making circles.

If he brought someone who couldn't make Talismans to participate in the Dao Lecture Assembly, the punishment would be quite severe if discovered.

Thinking of this, Shi Yizhu suddenly asked, "Zhang Daoist, can you make Talismans?"

Yang Che immediately nodded and said, "A little."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Shi Yizhu's face immediately showed surprise, and his previous hesitation vanished.

"Naturally, it's true."

Yang Che nodded very solemnly.

"That's great. Alright, then let's settle this matter." Shi Yizhu's old face glowed red, looking incredibly excited.

After Yang Che and the elder agreed on a time, he left Xiaoyao Pavilion.

He hadn't walked far when he suddenly heard a burst of noise.

He looked closely and saw that Su Liang, who had a face like white jade, and the charming Mo Wenyue were arguing with someone, seemingly about to come to blows at the slightest disagreement.

Yang Che naturally couldn't get involved and was about to take a detour to leave, but then his pupils suddenly constricted slightly, and his footsteps froze in place.