Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

The next morning, Li Yuan carried the materials box out the door, intending to go to the stall area to replenish some spirit ink.

As I passed by the western side of the settlement, I saw people moving around in the direction of Master He Dan's courtyard.

There were three people: two dressed as hermits and one wearing a gray-blue robe.

The dark patterned belt around the waist of the gray-blue robe looked familiar; it belonged to the Li family.

The three of them, one in front and two behind, walked straight to the gate of He Dan Academy. The barrier at the gate flashed, and the three of them filed in.

Li Yuan withdrew his gaze and continued walking towards the stall area.

It's up to He Danshi to decide who he does business with.

After buying the spirit ink and returning to the shop, Li Yuan closed the door and took the Jade Breakthrough Pill out of his storage bag.

Li Yuan equipped it, and there was still an empty slot left after the animal hide was permanently enchanted.

The moment the entry took effect, the spiritual energy in my dantian seemed to have its flow accelerated.

The originally steady spiritual energy suddenly accelerated, and the rhythm of its flow along the meridians changed from a steady pace to a rapid current, with the time for each cycle shortening considerably.

It wasn't the feeling of being forcibly pushed by an external force; it was more like the meridians themselves had become smoother, and the resistance to spiritual energy flowing through them was reduced by 20%, so it naturally became faster.

Li Yuan sat cross-legged and began his cultivation.

The most noticeable improvement is in the speed of spiritual energy circulation. After each cycle of energy circulation ends, the interval between the next activation is reduced to almost 80% of the original.

The change in the speed of spiritual energy recovery can also be felt. The efficiency of the dantian in absorbing spiritual energy from the outside and converting it into its own spiritual energy has obviously increased, as if an additional channel for water has been opened.

The speed at which spiritual power increases is the least noticeable. You may not see the difference in the short term, but over time, the speed at which your cultivation increases will be 20% faster than before.

Each of the three components accounts for 20%, which is not particularly impressive on its own. However, when combined with the effects of the Spirit Gathering Pill on condensing spiritual essence, accelerating the cultivation of pure spiritual power, accelerating the circulation of qi, and gathering spiritual energy, the overall cultivation efficiency is significantly increased.

For the next few days, Li Yuan's days were divided into two parts: making divine talismans during the day and cultivating at night.

The Refining Spirit Talisman is a high-grade first-tier talisman, requiring high precision in spiritual power and strength of the divine soul. After mastering the art of talisman making, Li Yuan's success rate in drawing Refining Spirit Talismans stabilized at around 70%, and sometimes reached 80%.

The materials provided by Master He Dan were of high quality; the talisman paper and spirit ink were more compatible than those provided by the Wang Family Talisman Hall, making the drawing process smoother. There was also more material left over than expected.

Li Yuan did not return the extra materials.

Master He Dan wanted thirty-five finished products. As long as the quantity was sufficient and the quality met the standards, the amount of materials used was up to the talisman maker.

Li Yuan put the extra talisman paper and spirit ink into his storage bag for his own use.

On the fourth night, after finishing his cultivation, Li Yuan felt that the rhythm of the Hundred Meridians Returning to Origin Technique had changed.

The speed at which different spiritual energies in the meridians are harmonized is much faster than before, and the switching between several attributes has changed from "requiring deliberate guidance" to "natural transition".

The distribution of spiritual energy in the meridians is more even, and the occasional sense of attribute conflict that used to occur has almost disappeared.

【The Hundred Meridians Returning to the Origin Technique - Great Success (1/3200)】

Great success.

The most noticeable change in the Hundred Meridians Returning to Origin Technique from minor to major mastery is the significant increase in the meridians' capacity to accommodate different types of spiritual energy.

It also benefits talisman making. The switching of spiritual energy attributes is faster and cleaner when making talismans.

Wang Lu arrived that afternoon.

"You broke through?"

After entering the room, Wang Lu sensed Li Yuan's presence and asked a question.

"Hmm, Qi Refining Level 7. Alchemist He gave me a Breakthrough Pill in advance."

Li Yuan deliberately changed his cultivation level to the seventh level of Qi Refining.

Wang Lu glanced at Li Yuan twice, but didn't congratulate him; his expression remained somewhat silent.

Refining to level seven means you're in the late stage of refining.

According to the Wang family's contract terms, peripheral members who have reached the late stage of Qi Refining can apply to shorten their contract term, provided they complete designated tasks.

Wang Lu sat on the stool for a while before asking, "What are your thoughts on the contract?"

"I haven't decided yet," Li Yuan said.

Wang Lu nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

"I can't make that decision myself. Let's wait until the reinforcements arrive. Someone will talk to you about this then."

After Wang Lu left, Li Yuan closed the door and sat for a while.

We really need to think about the contract.

Staying with the Wang family means retaining the identity of a Talisman Hall member, continuing to take on Talisman Hall missions to earn contribution points, and having a stable source of talisman-making materials and spell data.

However, the war of attrition between the Wang and Li families continues. After Qu Bo's death, the Wang family has a significant shortage of combat power here. Once reinforcements arrive, they will likely send people to the front line.

Talisman makers aren't necessarily going to the front lines, but they're not exempt either. If they're unwittingly assigned to dangerous positions, they'll be in big trouble.

Moreover, a contract itself is a constraint. A contract forged from essence blood can track a general location. Although it doesn't mean being watched all the time, it's still unsettling.

After breaking the contract, one's identity as a member of the Talisman Hall is not necessarily completely lost. The Talisman Hall is still recruiting independent cultivators, but the treatment will definitely be reduced.

There is a significant difference between independent talisman makers and contracted talisman makers; the tasks and resources they can obtain are significantly reduced.

But freedom is freedom.

Li Yuan's heart was tipped in favor of detachment.

But there's no rush. Wang Lu said we'd talk about it once reinforcements arrive, so let's wait. Until then, we should continue making talismans and cultivating.

That evening, Li Yuan sat at the table and continued drawing the Refining Divine Talisman.

The talisman brush landed on the talisman paper, and spiritual energy seeped into the paper along the tip of the brush, forming talisman patterns under the guidance of the spiritual ink.

After mastering the basics of talisman making, the output and speed of each stroke of spiritual energy became more stable than when the technique was first mastered. The connections between talismans were smoother, and adjustments were almost unnecessary.

Once a Spirit Refining Talisman was finished, the runes on the surface of the talisman paper lit up briefly, the spiritual energy gathered, and the talisman was complete.

Li Yuan set the talisman aside and spread out a new sheet of talisman paper.

Thirty-five drawings in ten days; at the current pace, they can be completed in eight days.