People in Doupo: The beginning of the game intercepts the rich woman Xun'er

After exchanging pleasantries, Xuan Kongzi stepped forward, looked sincerely at the Grand Elder, and spoke first.

"Elder, we have come here today not only to pay our respects, but also to discuss another matter. Xiao Ling and Yao Chen intend to cooperate deeply with the Pill Tower on a complete method for cultivating talismans, so that this method can be passed down and promoted within the Pill Tower."

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder's previously somewhat sentimental expression did not change much.

The mere mention of Yao Chen's three-star Dou Sheng cultivation and Xiao Ling's early Saint-level talent had already given him a significant shock. Hearing the word "cooperation," he simply assumed it was a casual remark from two Saint-level experts wanting to deepen their collaboration within the Pill Tower, and didn't take it seriously, merely nodding slightly.

"Oh? What exactly is the origin of the so-called talisman master's method? Tell me about it."

Xuan Kongzi was well-prepared and immediately began to explain the core principles of the talisman master's cultivation method.

"The path of the talisman master is based on one's own soul power. One can condense soul power into a natal talisman and use soul power to draw on the energy of heaven and earth. Even without relying on battle qi, as long as one's soul realm is high enough, one can stand on equal footing with battle qi experts of the same level, and even win the battle."

"More importantly, this method does not require abandoning the original cultivation path. On the contrary, it can complement the way of alchemy. Alchemists focus on tempering their soul power, while the cultivation of talisman masters can further refine the strength of the soul, making the soul power more solid and agile. Not only will it not affect the improvement of alchemy skills, but it will also make the mental control during alchemy more precise, and the success rate will increase accordingly."

As Xuan Kongzi finished speaking, the Grand Elder's previously calm eyes were instantly filled with turbulent waves.

He was still immersed in the shock brought by the two Battle Saints, but now he was completely pulled back to his senses by the description of the talisman master's cultivation method. His originally indifferent expression was instantly replaced by intense interest. He even leaned forward unconsciously, his eyes fixed on Xuan Kongzi, afraid of missing any detail.

"Based on soul power, condensing natal runes, and using soul power to fight? And it can even complement the way of alchemy?" The Grand Elder repeated these key pieces of information in a low voice, his aged fingers unconsciously rubbing his cuffs, his eyes flashing with disbelief.

As the keeper of the Little Pill Tower, he knew best the foundation of the Pill Tower. The main body of the Pill Tower consisted of alchemists who devoted their lives to studying alchemy and devoted most of their energy to honing their soul power and deducing pill formulas. Their battle qi cultivation was often a weakness.

This also means that although the Pill Tower holds a prestigious position in the alchemy world of Zhongzhou, its direct combat strength is far inferior to that of the Soul Hall of the same level. For many years, this has been a shortcoming that the Pill Tower has been unable to make up for.

However, the cultivation method of this talisman master is exactly in line with the cultivation characteristics of the alchemist!
There is no need to forcibly enhance one's battle qi. One can rely on one's soul power, which has been honed to be far superior to that of ordinary people, to have combat ability that is no less than that of a battle qi expert of the same level. In fact, it can even help improve one's alchemy skills. This is not a simple cooperation. It is a peerless method tailor-made for the Pill Tower!

The Grand Elder took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and turned his gaze to Xiao Ling and Yao Chen, his tone filled with unprecedented solemnity.
"Is what Xuan Kongzi said truly true? Can this talisman master's method really enable the alchemists of my Pill Tower to possess such formidable combat power solely through their soul power?"

Seeing the emotion in his expression, Yao Chen smiled confidently.

"Elder, you can rest assured that this is absolutely true. Xiao Ling is the most accomplished practitioner of talismanic arts in the world today, and several disciples of our Starfall Pavilion have also practiced this method with remarkable results."

Upon hearing this, Xuan Kongzi immediately stepped aside and raised his hand, gesturing for Cao Ying and Dan Chen to step forward. He then smiled faintly at the Grand Elder.

"Elder, these two girls have already begun to study the path of talisman masters. They only entered the field after the last Alchemy Conference, and it has been several years since then. You can witness their achievements and then you will know the true potential of the path of talisman masters."

"I see." A look of realization flashed in the elder's eyes, and his gaze toward the two girls became more inquisitive. "I had noticed before that the soul power of these two girls was somewhat special, faintly resonating with the energy of the surrounding world. Now it seems that it must be due to the way of the talisman master."

He nodded slightly, his tone kind yet carrying an undeniable authority: "In that case, let this old man see just how mysterious this talisman master's methods are."

As a two-star Dou Sheng and a powerful expert with Heavenly Realm soul force, the Grand Elder's insight was extremely sharp.

With just one glance, he could see through Cao Ying and Dan Chen's true nature. Their fighting spirit cultivation was nothing more than the late stage of Dou Zong, which was not outstanding in the context of the many powerful figures in Zhongzhou.

But their soul power truly impressed the Grand Elder, who nodded in approval.

Cao Ying's soul power is refined and steady, already touching the threshold of the late stage of the Spirit Realm, while Dan Chen's is agile and graceful. Although slightly inferior, it still stands firmly at the peak of the mid-stage of the Spirit Realm.

Such spiritual attainments are extremely rare talents for their age. Even if they cannot compare to Xiao Ling's astonishing genius, they are still outstanding among their peers.

What had previously made him feel something was amiss was the subtle, almost imperceptible, connection between the two women's soul power and the energy of heaven and earth.

Now that Xuan Kongzi had pointed it out, the Grand Elder understood that this must be a special connection established between his soul power and the energy of heaven and earth after he had achieved success in cultivating the Way of the Talisman Master.

Cao Ying and Dan Chen exchanged a glance, a tacit understanding flashing in their eyes. Then they stepped forward in unison, curtsied to the Grand Elder, and said in clear and respectful voices, "Since the Grand Elder has granted our request, then we will be impolite."

Upon hearing this, the Grand Elder smiled gently and slowly shook his head.
"It's alright, go ahead and use all your skills, come at me without hesitation. With my cultivation level, do you think I can't withstand the methods of you two girls? There's no need to hold back, just do your best."

"Yes."

The two women responded in unison, and after exchanging another glance, there was no longer any restraint in their eyes.

The next moment, the two focused their attention and suddenly activated their soul power. In an instant, the energy in the surrounding world seemed to be drawn by invisible threads, and it resonated with the soul fluctuations of the two women. A breeze arose, and the two women's hair moved without wind. As their clothes fluttered, a sharp and pure aura spread from their bodies, which was completely different from their usual gentle appearance.

Upon seeing this, Yao Chen, Xiao Ling, Xuan Kongzi, and the others immediately understood and leaped up, instantly retreating a hundred feet away and hovering in mid-air.

This provided ample space for the two women to demonstrate their abilities and also allowed them to clearly observe the demonstration. As for the safety of the Grand Elder, with his Battle Saint physique, there was naturally no need to worry about the two women's attacks causing accidental injury.

The Grand Elder stood with his hands behind his back on the white jade platform, a smile on his face as he observed the surging energy fluctuations around the two women. His eyebrows unconsciously rose slightly, and he murmured to himself, his tone full of amazement.

"This method of talisman master cultivation is indeed extraordinary. It can resonate with the energy of the surrounding world without even reaching the Dou Sheng realm. It is truly an unprecedented and miraculous path."

His gaze swept over the shimmering light surrounding the two women, a knowing glint in his eyes.
"Soul power is not as aggressive or malleable as battle qi, and is mostly used for precise manipulation in alchemy. However, if one can use soul power as a guide to draw upon the energy of heaven and earth for one's own use, this method of transformation can indeed unleash power no less than that of battle qi." "Using softness to overcome hardness, using emptiness to control reality, such methods are truly mysterious and profound."

Before the elder's murmur had faded, the energy fluctuations around the two women had already surged to their limit!

The energy of the surrounding world surged toward the two of them like a raging tide. The cyan and pink glows intertwined and converged in their palms, and their soul power transformed into invisible veins, firmly binding, compressing, and condensing the massive amount of energy.

In the blink of an eye, a gigantic handprint that blotted out the sky took shape in mid-air. Runes flowed on the handprint, and spiritual light shone brightly. With an overwhelming force, it pressed down on the white jade platform where the Grand Elder was located.

"Oh? It's a combined attack technique?" A hint of surprise flashed in the elder's eyes, then a smile of interest appeared on his lips. "I'd like to see just how powerful this combined attack is."

The giant seal, accompanied by a howling wind, instantly spanned a distance of a hundred feet, its oppressive aura descending like Mount Tai pressing down.

At first, the Grand Elder remained somewhat indifferent, but as the handprint drew closer, he could clearly sense the immense power contained within it. It was no less powerful than the full-force attack of some high-level Dou Zun, and with the enhancement of his soul power, it even possessed a more cunning penetrating force.

The Grand Elder immediately abandoned his underestimation and his expression hardened slightly.

He stood motionless, his withered hand slowly extending out, a faint golden battle aura quietly spreading from his palm.

Without any deliberate effort, the terrifying foundation of a two-star Dou Sheng was already evident. The surrounding energy seemed to be drawn by an invisible hand, surging towards his palm and transforming into a thin layer of light. It appeared effortless, yet it exuded an indestructible stability.

"boom!"

The giant seal crashed down with a deafening roar, colliding violently with the golden light barrier. The deafening roar echoed through the mountains, and the violent energy shockwave spread in all directions, scattering the clouds and mist around the platform and causing the ancient pines and cypresses below to bend and sway.

However, the seemingly unstoppable giant seal, when it landed on the golden light screen, was like hitting an impenetrable wall.

The light screen trembled slightly, then dissolved and devoured the power contained in the giant seal layer by layer.

A moment later, the giant seal's spiritual light gradually dimmed, eventually turning into countless specks of light that dissipated into the air.

The Grand Elder slowly withdrew his hand, the golden battle aura dissipating as well. Looking at the two women, slightly breathless, his eyes no longer held the initial probing, but instead held deep approval.

"Indeed, indeed. Such power is beyond my expectations. Even ordinary high-level Dou Zun would find it difficult to withstand. This method of talisman master cultivation truly has great potential..."

As the energy ripples in the mountains gradually dissipated, Xiao Ling, Yao Chen, and the others moved slightly and landed back on the white jade platform, standing beside the Grand Elder.

Having barely steadied himself, the Grand Elder eagerly turned his gaze to Xiao Ling and Yao Chen. His previous composure had been replaced by fervor, and his tone carried an undeniable solemnity.
"Young friend Xiao Ling, Yao Chen! This method of talisman master cultivation must be spread throughout my Pill Tower!"

"Feel free to make any requests you may have. As long as it is within the power of the Danta, I will agree to it today on behalf of the Danta, without the slightest hesitation!"

Seeing the Grand Elder's eagerness and enthusiasm, and his obvious emphasis on the Way of the Talisman Master, Yao Chen and Xiao Ling exchanged a knowing smile.

Xiao Ling nodded slightly to the Grand Elder, then turned to look at Yao Chen beside him, his tone humble yet clear and articulate.
"Elder, please rest assured. We have come here specifically to visit you. Our intention is to cooperate with the Pill Tower and spread the cultivation methods of talisman masters widely."

"As for the specific details of the cooperation, including the teaching process of the method and the control of the core essence, I will explain them to you in detail, Elder Yao. Elder Yao will also be in full charge of the promotion and management of this talisman master's way in the Pill Tower."

The Grand Elder had no objection to Xiao Ling's suggestion and immediately nodded with a smile: "That's excellent! Yao Chen, you are experienced and your strength has already reached the Saint Realm. I can rest assured that you will be in charge."

Having said that, he turned to the side, raised his hand, and gestured an invitation towards the white jade pavilion behind him, his tone warm and inviting.
"This is not the place for discussion. Please follow me into the pavilion for a detailed discussion. The details of promoting the Talisman Master cultivation method in the Pill Tower, such as disciple selection, teaching methods, and resource allocation, still need to be discussed in detail."

Yao Chen and Xiao Ling exchanged a glance, neither of them having any objections.

The Grand Elder, Yao Chen, and the three giants of the Pill Tower walked side by side into the white jade pavilion, their figures disappearing behind the carved doors.

The air inside the pavilion was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood and a refreshing spiritual aura. The group had already begun to discuss in detail the details of promoting the talisman master's cultivation method in the Pill Tower.

Outside the pavilion, Xiao Ling watched the departing figures, a faint smile playing on his lips. The cooperation had been finalized, and Yao Chen would handle the subsequent details; he didn't need to interfere too much.

“Since the seniors have gone to discuss important matters, let’s take a stroll around for now.” Xiao Ling turned to look at Cao Ying and Dan Chen beside him, a hint of interest flashing in his eyes. “This small pill tower contains many rare medicinal herbs. We were in a hurry to travel earlier and didn’t have time to examine them carefully. Now that we have some free time, let’s go and see them.”

He changed the subject, his tone becoming casually indulgent: "If you see any treasures that you like, just say the word, and I'll help you find a way to trade them for them."

Upon hearing this, Cao Ying and Dan Chen's pretty faces lit up instantly, their eyes filled with excitement. They were both enthusiasts of alchemy, so they naturally had a strong interest in these rare medicinal herbs that were hard to find elsewhere. Moreover, having such a leisurely stroll with Xiao Ling was a rare and pleasant experience for them, and they certainly didn't want to miss it.

The three strolled leisurely along the mountain path, chatting and laughing all the way, feeling relaxed and carefree.

The mist gently flows around my feet, and the refreshing aroma of herbs lingers in the air. Occasionally, I pause to comment on a few rare herbs, or listen to Cao Ying and Dan Chen share their daily anecdotes. Time passes by exceptionally quickly.

If Xiao Ling encounters any rare medicinal herbs he has never collected before, he will take the initiative to find the owner of the herb garden, and the two parties will take what they need and discuss the exchange.

This trip to the Little Pill Tower not only finalized the cooperation with the Pill Tower, but also enriched the medicine storehouse's collection, making it a truly fruitful trip... (End of this chapter)