Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

Boom!

With a burst of spiritual light, even if there was a mirage-like barrier, everyone could feel the spiritual fluctuations emanating from the talisman on the table.

The Concealment Talisman...

It's done!

Among the second-grade talismans, the Concealment Talisman is the most difficult to draw, yet this young talisman master managed to do it!

In the quiet room, Yun Qianshan felt the spiritual energy fluctuations on the talisman and let out a long sigh of relief.

He slightly bowed to Ji Boying and sincerely congratulated him, saying, "Congratulations, Mr. Ji, for passing the assessment!"

"The Concealment Talisman is the most difficult talisman among the second-grade talismans. Mr. Ji not only succeeded on the first try, but also completed it in less than an hour!"

"With your understanding and skill in talismanic arts, even some three-star talisman masters are far inferior. I admire you, Yun."

Ji Boying wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled, saying, "It was just luck. If the spiritual lines hadn't connected just now, I'm afraid I would have failed the assessment."

"Success is success, there's no such thing as luck."

Yun Qianshan smiled and said, "Now that the assessment is complete, Mr. Ji is now an honorary guest of our trading firm!"

As he spoke, he flipped his palm and a ring in his hand glowed faintly, followed by a bronze token engraved with the character "Dao."

"This is the identity token of an honorary guest of the trading firm."

"After Mr. Ji has marked it with his blood, he can use this token to indicate his identity. In addition... this token contains a hidden voice transmission array and a defensive array created by the firm's array master."

"The voice transmission array can be used for communication between honorary guests and can also be used to contact the firm's officials. In the future, if Mr. Ji needs anything, he can communicate with the firm's officials and have them prepare in advance."

"As for the defensive array... it can withstand a full-force attack from a Gold Core cultivator at a critical moment. It's a means of self-preservation."

"Mr. Ji, please take good care of it."

Ji Boying took the token and his eyes showed a hint of astonishment.

With just this small token, not only could it be used for long-distance communication, but it could also withstand a full-force attack from a Gold Core cultivator.

This Wan Dao Trading Firm is truly generous!

"Thank you, shopkeeper!"

Ji Boying bowed to Yun Qianshan and sincerely thanked him.

"No need to thank me, Mr. Ji deserves it."

Yun Qianshan smiled and said, "Come with me, Mr. Ji. Although you have passed the assessment, the necessary procedures and treatment as an honorary guest will require the assistance of Qiuyu."

As he spoke, he led Ji Boying out of the quiet room.

However, as soon as they stepped out, they both froze in place.

Especially Ji Boying, who looked bewildered when he saw the people gathered at the door.

But...

Soon, he noticed the young man in Chinese attire in the center of the crowd.

On his previously bewildered face, there was now a hint of surprise.

"Shopkeeper Yun, this is the envoy sent by the headquarters, Li Pu, Elder Li!"

Just then, a middle-aged man walked out of the crowd and said softly.

Yun Qianshan was slightly stunned upon hearing this, then quickly bowed and respectfully said, "Yun Qianshan, the shopkeeper of the Fulong Branch, greets the envoy!"

"No need for so much courtesy, Shopkeeper Yun."

The young man smiled lightly and raised his hand, and a gentle breeze lifted Yun Qianshan up.

"As the demonic cultivators are about to enter the city, I, Li, have come here on behalf of the headquarters to serve as the presiding elder and ensure the safety and interests of the trading firm!"

"However, I am not familiar with Fulong City, so I hope Shopkeeper Yun can take care of me in the future."

"The envoy is being too modest. I am more than willing to assist the envoy in any way I can," Yun Qianshan quickly responded.

Although he was the shopkeeper of the branch, his status and position were insignificant in front of the envoy from the headquarters.

Moreover, he is just a small cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Building.

"Right."

It seems like he thought of something, and Yun Qianshan quickly said,

"This is the newly appointed guest official of the trading company, Ji Boying, Master Ji!"

"Although Master Ji is currently only a two-star high-grade symbol master, he is able to draw concealment symbols that even some three-star symbol masters are not fully confident in completing. His proficiency in symbol dao is truly admirable!"

Li Pu just smiled and then turned his gaze to Ji Boying, slightly cupping his hands and saying,

"Brother Ji, it's been a long time. I hope you've been well!"

As soon as Li Pu finished speaking, the guest officials present widened their eyes.

It was as if they had heard something unimaginable.

Especially Yun Qianshan, even more so!

He had previously sent Autumn Rain to investigate Ji Boying. Although the investigation was not particularly thorough, they had gathered some information about his background and origins.

How did he come to know the envoy?

However...

There was one person in the crowd whose expression was slightly different from the others.

Although equally shocked and surprised, Autumn Rain's face showed a hint of disbelief.

How could it be him?!

No wonder the voice sounded familiar before.

So this envoy, was the young master they had encountered outside Fulong City that day!

"Thank you, Elder Li, for your concern. I am doing well."

Ji Boying responded with a cupped hand gesture, his words also carrying a hint of respect.

"Previously, I didn't know Elder Li's identity. If I have been impolite, I hope Elder Li can forgive me."

"Brother Ji is joking."

A slight curve appeared at the corner of Li Pu's mouth, still maintaining his elegant and gentlemanly appearance.

"Also, Brother Ji can still call me Brother Li."

"This..."

Ji Boying's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

The other party was a headquarters envoy, and even Yun Qianshan had to be polite when facing him. If he were to address him as an equal...

Seemingly aware of Ji Boying's hesitation, Li Pu smiled and transmitted his voice,

"Brother Ji, your qi and blood are abundant, like boiling water. I'm afraid... it won't be long before you break through, right?"

Ji Boying trembled upon hearing this.

But soon, he let go of his worries.

His methods were not that clever, and someone with a discerning eye would easily see through his disguise, let alone Li Pu, who was already a Gold Core expert.

Moreover...

As a headquarters envoy, Li Pu had a broad range of experiences. Even if he really used concealment techniques, it would be hard to hide from his eyes.

However...

It was still necessary to hide. After accumulating enough spirit stones later, he would still need to buy a concealment technique.

While Ji Boying's thoughts were wandering, Li Pu spoke again,

"Yun Qianshan and I have some business to discuss, so I won't accompany you any longer. When we have time, let's have a good drink, Brother Ji!"

After saying that, Li Pu and Yun Qianshan exchanged a few words in private and then turned and left directly.

Leaving Ji Boying and the other guest officials standing in place.

As for Autumn Rain, watching Li Pu's disappearing figure, she felt a sense of emptiness in her heart.

Was he simply not paying attention to her, or... had he already noticed her but didn't consider her at all?

Yes...

She was just a small attendant, how could he care?

If she were also a guest official of the trading company like Ji Boying...

Would he look at her more?