After about two or three hours, Xiao Mu had produced dozens of Fu Zhuan, including Peace Talismans, Wealth Talismans, Ghost Expelling Talismans, Ward Off Evil Talismans, and Evil Expelling Talismans among others.

Taking out the various Fu Zhuan, he opened the door of his room and decided to open for business.

He placed the Fu Zhuan on the counter, sat behind it, leisurely eating Energy Fruits, using his free time to cultivate, while watching the crowd passing by his doorstep.

His Talisman Shop was well-located, so from time to time Mutated Beings would come in to see what Xiao Mu was selling, only to leave disappointed rather quickly.

Xiao Mu wasn't bothered by this at all. His crafting and selling of Dao Talismans were targeted only at ordinary people. He simply wanted to make contact with the ordinary people to uncover the mysteries behind Twilight Forest Village and find the hidden Variant Beings like Duanmu Gong.

As he watched Mutated Beings come and go, Xiao Mu ate his Energy Fruit and continued his cultivation with utter calm.

The first day's business was less than satisfactory; not a single Dao Talisman was sold, and the second day was the same.

It was not until the third day, just after opening, that Xiao Mu heard the sound of an electric bike.

A few dozen seconds later, as expected, the landlady Tao Qin, Lady Tao, walked in through the front door, with another middle-aged woman trailing a step behind. This woman was thin and had dark skin, wore black-framed glasses, and her demeanor was somewhat agitated.

"Lady Tao, hello!"

Xiao Mu smiled and nodded to Tao Qin.

"Hello, Daoist Yan. You opened up so quietly without informing me. Otherwise, I would have made a point to congratulate you on the opening day."

Tao Qin stepped into the shop with a smile on her face, her complaint void of any real reproach.

"It's just a small contribution to the human world," said Xiao Mu lightly, "Nothing worth making a fuss over, so I didn't inform Lady Tao. Please don't take offense."

"Daoist, your modesty is the true nature of a sage!" praised Tao Qin, then she changed the subject, "Daoist, I've brought you some business. This is my good sister, Li Qi, who has encountered some troubles and wishes to purchase a few Dao Talisms. I specifically recommended she come to you."

As she spoke, she gestured toward her companion.

"Hello, Daoist Yan. I've heard Tao Qin mention you many times. She says you're a real sage and that you sell talismans to help others, not just for profit. People with Dao like you are truly rare these days."

Li Qi raised a thumb at Xiao Mu as she spoke, not stinting on her praise.

"Lady Tao is too kind," Xiao Mu responded evenly. "Helping others is just a way to cultivate virtue. I'm not as noble as Lady Tao portrays." He then casually asked, "What kind of Dao Talismans does Lady Li need?"

While speaking, he took the opportunity to assess Li Qi. There were no signs of energy fluctuations on her, making it obvious at a glance that she was just an ordinary person. However, with heavy dark circles and an exhausted expression, she seemed to suffer from poor sleep quality.

"Daoist, if one has trouble sleeping at night and always has nightmares, what kind of Dao Talisman should be used?"

Li Qi spoke of her needs while looking over the various Fu Zhuan displayed on the counter.

She lacked understanding of the Dao Talismans and couldn't recognize what types Xiao Mu had made. Nevertheless, their faint Spiritual Light made them clearly look extraordinary, igniting her interest.

"May I inquire whether Lady Li is referring to herself or a family member?" asked Xiao Mu, his gaze once again falling upon Li Qi. This time, he opened his Spiritual Eye, but deliberately suppressed it so that neither Li Qi nor Tao Qin could notice the Spiritual Light emanating from his eyes.

Two beams of Spiritual Light shot onto Li Qi, and Xiao Mu easily saw through the ordinary person's Spiritual Consciousness.

Her mood was agitated and her spirit unsettled, simply frightened, nothing related to divine spirits from the heavens.

Xiao Mu withdrew his gaze and easily drew a conclusion about the nature of Li Qi's problem.

"It's me. Daoist, do you have any recommendations? Considering my condition, what kind of Dao Talisman should I use?"

Li Qi's response was as Xiao Mu expected, a mix of anxiety and worry.

"Restlessness, unable to sleep at night, always having nightmares, it must be just the shadow left in the heart by witnessing something terrifying."

"I suggest that Layman Li use this Soothing Talisman to dispel distractions and stabilize the mind, one Fu Zhuan should be enough."

As Xiao Mu spoke, he took out a light grey, triangular Fu Zhuan with a hint of dark green. A light blue radiance emanated from it, hovering about two or three millimeters above the surface of the triangular Dao Talisman.

Xiao Mu pinched the Soothing Talisman and flicked it gently toward Li Qi. The talisman flew towards Li Qi, igniting spirituality in the air and directly burning up, finally transforming into a wisp of Spiritual Light and entering Li Qi's body.

"It's done, Layman Li's issue is now resolved. You can go back with peace of mind, no more worries about sleep and nightmares."

"Ah~, this... it's resolved just like that?"

Li Qi's eyes widened in surprise, finding Xiao Mu's method of healing hard to believe, it was too simple.

Xiao Mu replied indifferently, "Layman Li's condition wasn't serious to begin with, so it wasn't difficult to cure. Rest assured and go back to sleep peacefully, I guarantee Layman Li will have no more nightmares tonight or in the future."

"Li Qi, Daoist Xiao is a true master. Your ailment is a piece of cake for him."

Tao Qin, extremely convinced of Xiao Mu's abilities, hastily joined in the conversation.

"That's certainly true!"

Li Qi, who was initially skeptical, nodded seriously. "I forgot that Daoist Xiao is a master. My apologies for doubting Daoist Xiao. How much do I owe you, Daoist?"

"Layman, just give whatever you feel is appropriate. I'm not selling talismans to make money but to accumulate merit. Layman can give any amount as you see fit, even nothing at all. But please, no more than a hundred yuan."

Xiao Mu spoke calmly, not concerning himself with the amount of money.

Li Qi was stunned. Dao Talismans were available in the mortal market, but even the cheapest, lowest-quality ones cost over a thousand yuan. She had never met someone like Xiao Mu who was so indifferent about money.

Shocked inside, she spoke from the heart, "Daoist Xiao is truly a master. This money is my offering of Incense Fire."

As she spoke, she took out a hundred-yuan bill and dropped it into the Merit Box on Xiao Mu's counter.

"More or less, it's all the same merit. Layman, please do as you wish."

Xiao Mu nodded slightly, standing with one hand erect before his chest, giving a Daoist salute.

Though he spoke of merit, his heart did not care for it at all.

Li Qi thanked Xiao Mu again, then said goodbye and left with Tao Qin.

Subsequently, business seemed to truly start, as Xiao Mu sold a few more Dao Talismans, all to ordinary mortals who gave more or less money. According to Xiao Mu's rules, some gave a hundred yuan, others took a stack of Dao Talismans without paying anything, but Xiao Mu remained completely indifferent.

The next day, Xiao Mu continued to sell Fu Zhuan. The Dao Talismans sold just as smoothly as the day before.

However, whether it was yesterday or today, Xiao Mu didn't sell many Dao Talismans, around a dozen a day.

Xiao Mu didn't care at all about the quantity of talismans sold; what he pondered more was the speed at which his reputation spread through the village.

This was what truly concerned him, as only with a reputation among the ordinary people of Twilight Forest Village would those experiencing strange incidents at home seek him out for help.

On the third day, Li Qi came alone to thank Xiao Mu. Since using the Soothing Talisman, her condition had been completely resolved, no more insomnia or nightmares at night.

After expressing her gratitude, Li Qi bought two more Dao Talismans, one Evil Expelling Talisman and another Soothing Talisman. Xiao Mu still allowed her to pay whatever she wanted, and Li Qi dropped another hundred yuan before leaving.

The fourth day was business as usual, but on the fifth day, Li Qi rushed into Xiao Mu's shop, flustered, with a girl of about sixteen or seventeen years old.

A mass of dark blue blackness clustered in the center of the girl's brows, the shadow sketched out as if a little black shade figure was pulling her brows inward. A chilly aura mixed with a stench wafted out from the girl.

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