Immortality and cultivation begin with drawing talismans...

Chapter 21 First-Tier Mid-Grade Talisman!

Zhenbaolou is a property of Lihuo Palace.

No matter how chaotic things were last night, no one dared to risk robbing Zhenbaolou.

There's a saying that goes, "You can fish in troubled waters as long as you don't get caught," but if you dare to touch the True Treasure Pavilion, then the Li Huo Palace won't care about any evidence.

"Advanced techniques such as talismans and alchemy are monopolized by these major sects and families, but this time they've actually been opened to the public!"

Upon hearing this news, Lin Chang'an disguised himself once again and headed towards Zhenbaolou.

This is good news for these independent cultivators.

But it also sends a dangerous signal.

Why would the Li Huo Palace be so generous? Forget about the market turmoil; for these independent cultivators, it might be a big deal.

However, for a major sect with three Golden Core elders, no one has the right to disturb their peace.

However, when they arrived at Zhenbaolou, Lin Chang'an, who was trying his best to pretend, twitched at the corner of his eye.

He was worried about being recognized, but with so many people around, who would bother to keep an eye on him?

"With the opening of the wilderness imminent, our Li Huo Palace sect is opening up the methods of first-tier mid-grade talismans, pill formulas, weapon refining, etc., for the benefit of all cultivators. We are even opening up some rare first-tier mid-grade and high-grade pills and talismans to the public."

You've come at a good time; prices are clearly marked and there's no deception.

Good heavens, Lin Chang'an saw a large crowd outside.

I've never seen so many wealthy cultivators before. Some are here for precious pills, while others are here for life-saving talismans.

Lin Chang'an was shocked by the fact that they even had high-grade breakthrough pills. This was a blessing for many cultivators stuck at the sixth level of Qi Refining.

"First-tier mid-grade flying sword talismans, fireball talismans, earth spike talismans... attack-type talismans cost 100 spirit stones each, defense-type talismans cost 120 spirit stones each..."

"A mid-grade first-tier flying sword talisman inheritance, here are one hundred spirit stones!"

Upon seeing the clearly marked price, Lin Chang'an didn't have time to think about anything else. He was determined to seize such a great opportunity.

"Sign a spirit contract, plus fifteen spirit stones."

Hearing that he would have to pay for another spirit contract, Lin Chang'an felt a pang of regret, but since he had already paid the bulk of the cost, he couldn't be stingy with this small amount.

However, he still cursed inwardly the old man who had cheated him out of three spirit stones.

At the same time, there was schadenfreude, thinking that the old man's business was probably going to fail, and a sense of frustration, that there were no other people who had been deceived.

"Alright, this is a mid-grade first-tier flying sword talisman jade slip."

Lin Chang'an has been completely ruined this time, with only a few spirit stones left in his storage bag.

A spiritual pact is similar to a vow made by one's inner demons. To put it bluntly, it requires you to make a vow with your Dao heart that you are not allowed to pass it on to outsiders, not even your descendants or disciples.

If you want your descendants to learn it, then you will have to spend another spirit stone to buy it from the True Treasure Pavilion.

This can be considered an alternative method of preserving and passing on traditions in the cultivation world.

Once you break the bond, you will suffer a backlash from the magic. Of course, the binding force of the first-order spirit contract only corresponds to the Qi Refining stage. As long as you break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, you will naturally be able to break free from the bond.

However, once one truly reaches the Foundation Establishment Realm, a first-tier mid-grade talisman inheritance is readily available; this is due to the difference in the survival circles of cultivators.

"They won't even let us take the jade slips, they're so stingy."

In the crowd, Lin Chang'an, disguised, left looking dejected, as if he had no spirit stones to buy what he wanted.

After undergoing marrow cleansing and wisdom enhancement, the mid-stage Qi Refining cultivator possessed the ability to remember everything he saw. The inheritance of the first-tier mid-grade flying sword talisman was not extensive, but he managed to obtain it nonetheless.

Despite several twists and turns.

As Lin Chang'an walked out of Zhenbao Tower, through several twists and turns, changing his disguise a few times, and finally revealing his true disguise as he headed home, he couldn't help but smile.

"A mid-grade first-tier flying sword talisman, a metal-attribute offensive talisman. After refining the talisman, it will transform into a golden sword blade, which is extremely sharp."

……

However, when he returned home, the latest news from the Zhou family surprised Lin Chang'an.

"Brother Lin, this is great news! All external talisman masters and alchemists can receive another mid-grade skill inheritance. Although they need to sign a spiritual contract, I heard it from the clansmen."

If a person performs well, or intermarries with someone within the clan, their offspring may receive preferential treatment from the clan if they wish to inherit the family line.

As soon as he got home, he saw Erniu's envious eyes. After all, in the world of cultivation arts, he was only good at nine out of ten things, and not good at the other one. He didn't have that kind of talent.

“Unlike Brother Lin, who is a talisman master, I was only awarded a spell by the clan. But Brother Lin, have you noticed?”

Li Erniu lowered his voice and said in a serious tone, "First it was the Li Huo Palace, then the major cultivation clans, and now I hear the Li family is doing the same thing. Isn't something wrong?" It seems that all of this is aimed at increasing the power of cultivators, while the major families are also trying to win over cultivators.

Lin Chang'an glanced at Erniu, then chuckled and shook his head, saying:
"Erniu, if the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. Even if we know about our cultivation levels, it won't change anything."

However, upon hearing Lin Chang'an's words of comfort, Li Erniu fell silent and then became somewhat dejected.

“Brother Lin, do you know, last night I thought I was going to die. In my despair, all I could think about was my family. My children are still so young, I don’t want to lose them…”

Seeing Li Erniu's depressed mood, Lin Chang'an sighed helplessly, feeling a sense of powerlessness that came from not being able to control one's own destiny.

He was no different; he was just glad that he was alone during the turmoil and had no burdens.

However, he was also alone most of the time, while Erniu was enjoying the warmth of home and naturally had to take on the corresponding responsibilities.

"Erniu, all we can do is work hard to cultivate. Thinking about it more won't help."

With Lin Chang'an's comforting words, Li Erniu composed himself and left, his injured, limping leg protruding.

"It seems these powerful families have already received some information about the marriage alliance."

Lin Chang'an shook his head and smiled. Without strength, one naturally cannot access higher circles.

Improving our strength is the most important thing right now.

……

Name: Lin Chang'an

【Lifespan: 40/99】

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 4 (15/100)]

[Technique: Everlasting Spring Technique (Proficiency: 932/1000)]

【技能：金光符（精通36/1000）、神行符（精通3/1000）、飞剑符（熟练128/500）】

Inside the secret room, Lin Chang'an, who had just finished drawing a low-grade flying sword talisman, couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

"As expected, my talisman drawing skills have already reached the mid-level of the first rank, and I will quickly become familiar with the newly learned flying sword talisman."

His earlier fears did not come true.

"The skill is my own, so I am just like any other talisman master. I can quickly get started with a low-grade first-tier talisman and reach the proficiency stage. After a period of practice, I can break through to the mid-grade first-tier stage."

Looking at his attribute panel, Lin Chang'an smiled.

He went from being a beginner (0/100) to a proficient user of the Flying Sword Talisman in just one night, and he was confident that he would become an expert within a month.

That is, the skill of a mid-grade first-tier talisman.

After all, if one understands one method, one understands all methods. He has already reached that level, and his ability as a mid-grade first-level talisman master is genuine.

It's just a different kind of talisman; you'll get the hang of it quickly.

"Now I already have two kinds of first-tier mid-grade talisman inheritances: the Golden Light Talisman and the Flying Sword Talisman. As for the Zhou family's so-called opportunity to learn another one, and the marriage alliance, it's not something given away for free."

Just like that night when the market was in turmoil and Erniu had no choice but to risk his life for the Zhou family.

Lin Chang'an knew perfectly well that he was just an external talisman master. To put it bluntly, he had taken out a loan to learn the skills from the Zhou family and had also signed a ten-year debt repayment agreement.

Should we let him risk his life?
He doesn't lack these resources.

Because of this opening, the entire market will experience great turmoil, making it easier for him to secretly sell talismans in exchange for resources.

With the opening of sects and major families this time, he could imagine that the strength of the lower-level cultivation world under the rule of Li Huo Palace would experience an explosive growth.

The biggest difficulty for independent cultivators, besides having poor spiritual roots, is the lack of resources.

……

As heavy snow fell, two magnificent and enormous flying boats pierced through the clouds and appeared above Qingzhushan Market.

His entire body radiated tangible magical light, and he hovered in mid-air.

Two flying boats represent the gilded flame symbol of the Li Huo Palace, and another boat is marked with purple floral patterns.

Meanwhile, three Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Li Huo Palace led nearly a hundred Li Huo Palace disciples aboard the flying boat, among whom Yun Yao was.

This scene caused countless rogue cultivators in the market to turn their eyes to each other, while in Lin Chang'an's eyes, the bright and dazzling Princess Yun Yao of the Juxian Tower was still there.

At this moment, however, like the stars, they are no longer so dazzling.

(End of this chapter)