Cultivation: I can see the proficiency level

"Given your predicament of being attacked from both sides, I believe these talismans are more suitable for you," the old shopkeeper said, pointing to the selected talismans.

The mountains were covered with bounty posters, clearly indicating that the Lü family intended to scare the enemy into a trap and then devour them.

Now, the cultivators in the mountains are restless. In front of the Tingfeng Pavilion across the way, a long line of cultivators are waiting to find out about Wang Mian. Since they have reached such a dangerous situation, their survival is the most important thing.

"The two talismans of immobilization and soul fixation, along with the two talismans of cloud piercing and stone splitting, are mainly used for attacking and killing enemies."

"The Hundred-Mile Teleportation Talisman is for survival and saving lives. The Five Elements Escape Talisman is for concealment."

These ten talismans were recommended by the old shopkeeper. They include talismans for saving lives, talismans for attacking, and talismans for hiding. They are complete and sufficient to deal with most dangerous situations.

Wang Mian picked up the talisman to examine it.

They discovered that the shopkeeper recommended only mid-to-high-grade talismans, such as the Body-Fixing and Soul-Fixing Talisman, which could only be drawn by a high-grade talisman master. Even those who had reached the seventh or eighth level of Qi Refining could only freeze someone for a short time.

The Cloud Piercing Talisman and the Stone Splitting Talisman are also among the top-grade ones, capable of injuring late-stage Qi Refining cultivators and slaying mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators; the Hundred-Mile Teleportation Talisman is even rarer and is an excellent means of survival.

Those five different colored Five Elements Escape Talismans can make a person merge with metal, wood, water, fire and earth, and are also extremely clever means of concealment. If used properly, the effect will definitely be good.

"Magic artifacts consume a lot of magic power. We have no more Kui Lei Zi left in the store, but we do have some poison curses and the like. Would you like to take a look?" the old shopkeeper asked.

Wang Mian shook his head slightly. He did not want to buy Kui Lei Zi or poisons this time. After using them multiple times, the other party would be on guard, and the effect would not be very good.

Ritual implements are also not within the scope of consideration.

He now possesses numerous magical artifacts, including protective rings, golden silk threads, a blue fish shuttle, purple and blue scissors, a startling sword, and a mechanical disc; what he lacks is a decisive method.

Wang Mian had a feeling that the shopkeeper was holding back some good stuff: "Senior, do you have any hidden gems?"

Upon hearing his question, the old shopkeeper understood somewhat. This young Taoist was mostly seeking refuge and safety, but the rest of his desire was to kill and avert disaster.

He really is a little savage raised in a desolate mountain.

After a moment's thought, the shopkeeper took out an exquisite wooden box.

Upon seeing the wooden box, Wang Mian guessed that what was inside would be extraordinary. He opened the box and found an unremarkable, earth-yellow talisman inside.

The complexity of this talisman's patterns is unprecedented in Wang Mian's life. The lines on it are even more intricate and delicate than those of a superior talisman, with loops that are dazzling to the eye.

Those intricate and intertwined lines subtly form the shape of a large seal.

"This is a talisman," the shopkeeper said, revealing the talisman's name.

"I am young and inexperienced, and ignorant. Please tell me frankly, senior." Born in the poor and remote Luopo Mountain, Wang Mian never denied his ignorance.

He had never even heard of the names of many magical artifacts, elixirs, and talismans.

He had never heard of such a talisman before.

Although I had never heard of it, judging from the eyes of a talisman master, I knew that this item was extraordinary and so complex that it was probably a rare find.

"This item is different from talismans. It requires a Foundation Establishment cultivator to extract the source of their natal magic weapon and expand its core restrictions to create it. It has some of the power of a Foundation Establishment magic weapon." The shopkeeper slowly explained, whetting Wang Mian's appetite.

Seeing his shock and surprise, she smiled and said, "A talisman can only be activated three times at most, and its power... can easily sever a ninth-level Qi Refining cultivator."

The difference between the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment realms is so vast that it's no exaggeration to say they are worlds apart.

Even a Foundation Establishment cultivator's natal magic weapon, if only a portion of its power is extracted, can easily kill a cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining.

"Tear~"

Wang Mian gasped in surprise, staring at the unassuming talisman in his hand, finding it hard to believe that it possessed such immense power.

He couldn't help but feel a fondness for it; this item possessed the power to deliver a decisive blow and was something he considered a trump card.

"Talisman treasures are rare and hard to come by. Even if a Foundation Establishment cultivator makes one, it will severely damage their natal magic weapon. Furthermore, nurturing the magic weapon takes a long time and is not worth the effort. Most of them are made by Foundation Establishment cultivators for the core disciples of their families to protect them and defend themselves," the old shopkeeper explained.

Due to various factors, the number of talisman treasures is extremely limited. In the entire Flying Rainbow Pavilion, there is only this one talisman treasure obtained by chance, and there is no second one.

The reason he was willing to part with this talisman was that he was getting old and had no hope of breaking through to a higher realm, so keeping it would be of little use to him.

There were other reasons as well. First, he rarely went out to the market, so his talismans were kept unused and kept on the shelf. Second, he had seen Wang Mian close his eyes several times. Third, Wang Mian was exceptionally talented, and he wanted to befriend him and did not want to see him die a tragic death.

"I am deeply grateful for your generosity, senior." Wang Mian bowed.

Such a rare item, capable of both fighting enemies and saving lives, would be too much for any cultivator. Most would keep it for personal use or exchange it for spiritual items. Wang Mian should be grateful that the shopkeeper was willing to sell it to him.

At the ninth level of Qi Refining, he was the most powerful cultivator in this desolate mountain, and even within a radius of two or three hundred miles. He possessed all the advantages of power, status, and cultivation.

"No need for gratitude. Although this Panshan Seal Treasure only has its power for one more time, its price is not low." Seeing that he was so fond of it, the old shopkeeper raised the price.

A life-saving item, a means of survival, cannot be measured by spirit stones or other magical objects. If Wang Mian had enough spirit stones, he would buy it even if it meant emptying his coffers.

With this treasure by your side, you can rest with peace of mind.

Wang Mian put down the talisman, his words carrying an air of certainty: "I will take this talisman along with the one you recommended earlier. Please name your price."

"The four talismans—Immobilize Body, Immobilize Soul, Pierce Clouds, and Split Stone—are each worth eighty spirit stones. This Hundred-Mile Teleportation Talisman is worth two hundred spirit stones, and the Five Elements Escape Talisman is worth fifty spirit stones each."

After the shopkeeper finished speaking, he pointed to the talisman beside him and said, "As for this item, I'll charge you nine hundred spirit stones."

Wang Mian knew that talismans wouldn't be cheap, but he never expected them to be so expensive; the price was almost equivalent to a high-quality magic artifact made of good materials.

Adding the previous 500 spirit stones, the total is 2,170 spirit stones. Subtract the 1,500 spirit stones obtained from selling the array plate, magic weapon, and storage bag.

We still owe the shopkeeper 670 spirit stones.

Talismans and magical artifacts were both necessary, so Wang Mian didn't hesitate. He reluctantly paid off his debt with spirit stones, spending nearly seven hundred spirit stones, leaving him with only a little over thirteen hundred spirit stones in his storage bag.

This time, I've come to the market to sell two hundred talismans from my inventory, two mid-grade magic artifacts, five storage bags, one array plate, and one protective magic bead.

You will receive five reams each of low-grade and mid-grade talisman paper, one liter each of low-grade and mid-grade spirit ink, ten talismans, one talisman treasure, and one spirit beast bag.

That talisman alone made his trip worthwhile.

The path of talismanic arts has been resumed, and the means of escape, concealment, and attack have increased significantly. From now on, Bai Jiuniang can carry it with her at all times, instead of having to place it at a distance as she has today.

Despite paying a heavy price, Wang Mian was completely satisfied.

"Senior, I would like to ask you a question. Do you know where I can find the Nourishing Spirit Mushroom?" After the transaction was completed, Wang Mian put the purchased items into his storage bag.

He intentionally prepared the spiritual items needed for the fifth level of Qi Refining in advance.

If one obtains a spiritual object early on, there's no need to waste time stuck at the fourth level of Qi Refining; one can simply break through with unstoppable momentum.

Upon hearing this, the old shopkeeper looked rather strange. Last time he inquired about the Dragon Grass, and now he's asking about the Nourishing Spirit Mushroom. What is his intention?

However, he did know a little bit of information.

"This Spirit-Nourishing Ganoderma grows on a thousand-year-old Spirit-Nourishing Tree. Spirit-Nourishing Trees are rare to begin with, and those that can grow Ganoderma are even rarer." Seeing his humility in seeking knowledge, the shopkeeper added, "There are many treasure hunters in the Wolong Mountains; they might have some information."

That's all he knew about the Nourishing Spirit Mushroom. After all, Feihonglou wasn't a spirit medicine shop, so they didn't know much about these spirit medicines.

Even with only a few clues, Wang Mian was still very grateful for the guidance of his senior and thanked him repeatedly.

"You're safe and sound. I'll thank you by selling you more talismans in the future." The old shopkeeper removed the soundproofing array and pointed to the Listening Wind Pavilion not far away, where many cultivators had gathered: "Look, those outside are all cultivators who want to kill you."

Wang Mian also looked up and sensed the aura of many Qi Refining Level 4 cultivators. Among the crowd, there were even Qi Refining Level 5 cultivators.

It seems there's no going back to Yuerwan.

That damned Lü family gave him absolutely no chance to cultivate in peace.