Flesh Artistry

({p/b} can be paid with either {b} or 2 life.)
Whenever a permanent or spell you control becomes the target of a spell an opponent controls, you may sacrifice Flesh Artistry. If
you do, counter target spell. You lose 5 life.
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Liliana was aware that the Chain Veil's powers
did not come without a cost. But at what price?