Cultivation: I can solidify equipment attributes

Another layer of discarded talismans appeared on the table.

Li Yuan picked up his brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote.

The first few strokes went smoothly, but when he reached the middle section where the golden patterns overlapped, the edge of the talisman paper curled up slightly, and the spiritual power in the spiritual ink suddenly dissipated, causing a wisp of white smoke to rise from the paper.

Another one wasted.

Feeling the depletion of his spiritual energy, Li Yuan shook his wrist, calmed his breathing, and stood up to cultivate for an hour.

After his spiritual energy recovered, Li Yuan finished his practice, returned to his desk, and picked up his pen again.

This time, he first drew the Golden Armor Talisman.

The first few strokes remained steady, but as the golden patterns overlapped in the middle, Li Yuan eased the pressure of his spiritual energy at his fingertips. The surface of the talisman paper glowed slightly, but it didn't smoke as before. When the last stroke was completed, the talisman core trembled, and a layer of pale golden spiritual light flashed across the paper before sinking away.

It became.

Li Yuan didn't move immediately; his fingers remained on the talisman brush until he was sure the talisman hadn't dissipated before he slowly exhaled.

A bunch of scraps were left on the corner of the table, but we finally managed to produce the first one.

Li Yuan held the golden armor talisman in his hand and examined it for a while.

Compared to the other two first-tier low-grade talismans, the spiritual patterns on the Golden Armor Talisman are much thicker. When the golden patterns in the middle section overlap, the precision required for controlling spiritual power is extremely high. The slightest deviation will result in the failure of all previous efforts.

The talisman-making skill panel also increased significantly.

[First-Tier Rune Crafting: Beginner (153/200)]

The proficiency in talisman making improves overall. Even if you haven't practiced a few basic talismans much recently, the success rate of making them is still increasing, and the proficiency is increasing even faster.

The panel then appeared.

[Equipable item detected: Golden Armor Talisman (Complete)]

[Entry Preview: Golden Armor Protection (White) - Additional boost to the defensive effect of body-refining techniques, increasing by 20%]

[Permanentization Conditions: Cultivate a Daoist body-refining technique to the beginner level, and simultaneously withstand a basic spell attack with a power equivalent to the mid-stage Qi Refining level without taking damage]

[Current equipment slot is full (3/3). Replace current equipment?]

Li Yuan's gaze lingered on those few lines of text for a moment before he put away the panel.

The entry is alright, but unfortunately I don't need it for now.

However, the immortal body-refining technique mentioned in the permanent cultivation conditions is not currently available. Although the Iron Ox Technique refines the body, it is ultimately a mortal technique and does not meet the requirements. If one truly wants to pursue this path, one must find another body-refining method within the immortal cultivation system.

Moreover, the other condition for permanentization is quite demanding; one can only be physically strong, not physically able to withstand magical attacks.

Currently, the only skill that can be considered related to improving defense is the Iron Ox Technique.

Li Yuan carefully placed the Golden Armor Talisman aside and then went to try the Returning Yuan Talisman.

Three attempts in a row, still no success.

Li Yuan stopped there, put down the talisman brush, got up and went out.

There have been some changes in the market area.

Two monks dressed in the Wang family's greyish-blue robes appeared at the east entrance of the street, standing by the notice board and talking to the management office clerk. The newly expanded area to the south had been pushed forward a bit more, with the wooden frames standing even closer together and the earthen walls much higher.

In addition, there were two more people guarding the entrance to the management office.

Li Yuan continued westward, and along the way he saw two Wang family cultivators turn at the street corner, followed by a clerk carrying a booklet, walking very quickly.

Even the street vendors spoke a little softer.

As they approached the patrol team's encampment, a patrol officer came out of the courtyard and, upon seeing Li Yuan, immediately said, "Deputy Captain Li, Steward Wang is looking for you."

Li Yuan nodded and pushed the door open to go inside.

Inside the main room, behind the desk sat the same Wang, the temporary supervisor of the patrol team.

Hearing footsteps, Manager Wang looked up, and his pen paused as soon as his gaze fell on Li Yuan.

After carefully considering it, he asked with an uncertain tone.

"You've broken through to a higher level?"

Li Yuan walked to the table and cupped his hands in greeting.

"Just reached the sixth level of Qi Refining."

Manager Wang glanced at him twice, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

"Your progress is quite fast; you've already broken through from the fifth level to the sixth."

After saying this, Steward Wang pushed over a scroll beside him, not lingering on the matter any longer.

"The family just set a new rule: starting this month, the monthly salary and contributions of peripheral members will be increased by one level."

Li Yuan's gaze fell on the scroll.

It's written very clearly above.

The monthly salary for patrol, guard, mining area, and several miscellaneous positions has been increased.

In addition, a batch of training slots have been released, with compensation provided for pills, spells, and some materials. Priority will be given to peripheral members who are at the mid-stage of Qi Refining or above.

This was a good thing for him. Li Yuan looked at his monthly salary and saw that he now received three more spirit stones and five more contribution points.

But the question is, why is the Wang family so generous?

Manager Wang didn't explain the reason, but simply changed the subject.

"In addition, you have been assigned to a new team."

He pulled out another map from the side and spread it on the table.

The map wasn't large; it depicted the area between Qinghe Market and Sanxiu Market, clearly marking several mountain roads and waterways.

"Several temporary teams will be selected soon and assigned to the clan for unified deployment."

"This team doesn't distinguish between guards and patrols."

Manager Wang pointed to the southeast area on the map.

"There are more monsters in the market area lately, making the situation even more chaotic. My family has spoken with that elder from the Yuan Yang Sect, and we're going to send people over to clear out the monsters in one area and clear the way through."

"Clear only one area?" Li Yuan asked.

"Clearing only one area will make some independent cultivators feel safe and able to come out," said Manager Wang.

After saying that, Manager Wang traced the road back along the map with his finger.

"The main purpose is to escort the independent cultivators to Qinghefang City."

Li Yuan nodded.

"When are we leaving?"

"The specific time will be set in the next couple of days, no more than three days." Manager Wang pulled a thin piece of paper from the table and handed it to him. "Take this and prepare when you get back."

Li Yuan took it and glanced at it.

Above is a temporary roster and a simple team assignment. My name is in the middle, neither at the very beginning nor at the very end.

Manager Wang leaned back in his chair and tapped the table twice with his fingers.

"There's one more thing."

"Besides monsters, we also have to be wary of the Li family on the road."

Li Yuan looked up.

Manager Wang's tone was calm and even.

"Captain Wang also left temporarily because of this matter. The family has found conclusive evidence that the source of the monster rampage was not the Li family."

"But the monster was indeed brought by the Li family."

"Qinghe Market really took away a group of people from the scattered cultivator market. The most affected are not only the scattered cultivator market itself, but also the Li family market."

"The Li family has been recruiting people and driving down prices lately. If we go to pick them up now, they might not be willing."

Li Yuan didn't ask any more questions, he just nodded.

"clear."

Manager Wang grunted in agreement and waved to indicate that he could leave.

Li Yuan left the main room and closed the door behind him.

The wind wasn't strong in the courtyard. Two inspectors were standing there, checking the wooden plaques, their expressions not very relaxed.

Li Yuan didn't stop. He went straight back to his residence and then began to cultivate the Micro-Element Meridian Guiding Technique. He separated a strand of spiritual energy as thin as a hair to grind those tiny meridians that he could never touch on ordinary days.

[The Subtle Element Pulse Guiding Technique: Introduction (1/200)]