In the world of cultivation, one grinds for proficiency and longevity.

But seemingly infected by Chen Changqing's serious expression, after a few breaths, Zhou Ruoyun finally began to focus her attention on drawing talismans.

First attempt, failure.

The second one was successful, the third one was successful, but the fourth one failed again...

"Ah! I thought you were thirsty. I'm so sorry, so sorry, I'll close the door right away."

Xiaoyue brewed two cups of spiritual tea, just about to give them to the two of them, when she entered the room and saw such an ambiguous scene. Even though she was only fourteen or fifteen years old, she roughly understood what this meant, and quickly retreated.

"No wonder Sister You Ran said things like 'bless them' to Miss before... No wonder she didn't even eat her favorite roasted bird and left when she heard that Young Master Chen was going to live near Miss... Now it seems that Miss really let her down..."

Xiaoyue thought to herself.

"You brat, what nonsense are you thinking? Changqing is just teaching me how to draw talismans!"

When no one else was around, it was fine, but with others around, Zhou Ruoyun, who was easily embarrassed, blushed like a ripe apple. She quickly changed the subject, "Why don't you bring the tea in?"

"Oh……"

After delivering the tea to the study, the quick-witted Xiaoyue soon found an excuse to slip out again.

"I'm sorry, Miss, just now..."

"No need to explain, it was my fault for being so stupid. You acted rashly... I don't blame you."

"Your spiritual energy output... I think I've noticed something wrong, but I can't quite put my finger on it right now. Let me go back and check the information," Chen Changqing said with a responsible expression.

"I'm tired today too. You should rest before you come back. Thank you for your hard work," Zhou Ruoyun said, feeling a little guilty for being so clumsy.

"Don't say that, I can't rest easy." Chen Changqing felt even more guilty for not being able to teach others after receiving the benefits.

……

On the way, he kept thinking back, even accidentally kicking over a few stones, until finally he remembered: "That's right, the ancient books in the library!"

After dinner, Chen Changqing went out and hunted several bald eagles and green pheasants...

Finally, in an inconspicuous corner of the library, I found the book I had once read, "Records of Strange Tales and Amazing Events." It contained the following: "[When a person's body is infused with medicinal energy, their spiritual energy contains the properties of the medicine, and any talisman they draw will collapse. However, if they attempt to refine elixirs, they will achieve twice the result with half the effort.]"

The gist of it is that Zhou Ruoyun is not suited for drawing talismans, but rather for alchemy.

No wonder I sometimes smelled a faint medicinal fragrance when I got close to her; it was because the medicinal aroma had entered her body.

It smells quite nice, though.

Of course, there are solutions, as follows:

First, stop contact with the pills and allow their effects to gradually dilute.

Secondly, one can practice purification techniques to remove the medicinal properties from the body's spiritual energy.

Thirdly, the medium of symbol drawing.

First of all, she has studied medicine for many years, and giving it up would definitely be a loss for her.

Secondly, regardless of whether such a technique exists or whether it can be learned, this method directly abolishes alchemy talent, making it even more unreliable!

Ultimately, Chen Changqing focused his attention on the third point.

This means that before drawing a talisman, a medium is used to absorb the medicinal properties from the spiritual energy of the person drawing the talisman.

"I know quite a few things that can absorb spiritual energy, but absorbing only medicinal properties without absorbing spiritual energy... I really don't recall any!"

The book uses the "poison-absorbing bead" as an example of a medium, a bead that can absorb both poisonous gases and medicinal properties, and is widely used in medicine.

Does the Zhou family have one?

Chen Changqing went to ask the guardian elder.

"No. This thing is quite valuable... Young man, what do you need it for?"

It's quite valuable?

Never mind, talismans aren't worth much anyway...

Chen Changqing shook his head in disappointment.

He thought that if he couldn't teach Zhou Ruoyun how to draw talismans, wouldn't he lose his value? Wouldn't he be kicked out?

"Hey, you haven't answered my question yet?" The guardian elder seemed somewhat displeased.

So Chen Changqing explained his predicament, but of course, he completely concealed the fact that he was drawing a talisman for Zhou Ruoyun.

"Isn't that simple!"

The guardian elder listened with confidence, "I thought it was something serious that could stump the currently invincible Young Master Chen?"

"Simple? My respected elder, please don't mock this young man." Chen Changqing's eyes were expectant. "Do you perhaps have a better medium at your disposal?"

"No medium is needed; simply drawing a formation to absorb the medicinal properties will suffice! The effects are exactly the same!"

"Formation? But I don't understand formations!" Chen Changqing's hopes were dashed.

"If you don't understand, why don't you ask me?"

The guardian elder wore a half-smile: "Besides, let me tell you, kid, this formation is very simple. With your intelligence, you'll probably learn it in no time!"

"Really? Ten birds! No, thirty! Elder, please teach me!" Chen Changqing immediately shouted out the exchange chips.

"No need for that, I already owe you enough favors!" The guardian elder sighed deeply, "Who told me to be so greedy..."

Half an hour later, Chen Changqing finished his studies and received a complete set of array-setting materials from the guardian elder.

Free access to books and guides...teaching how to draw formations...giving away gifts...

The guardian elder said he owed him a favor, but Chen Changqing knew in his heart that roasting a few birds would definitely not get him these things.

The fundamental reason is his previous contributions to the Zhou family.

"Senior Brother, remember to come often!"

After Chen Changqing left, Xiaoyuer chased after him, munching on a bird's wing while calling out in her childish voice.

"Okay, you little glutton."

……

The sun sets in the west, then rises again.

The next day, Chen Changqing practiced the formation that the guardian elder had taught him the day before several times.

After confirming that there were no problems, we went to Shuiyue Tower again.

"Xiaoyue, do you think Chen Changqing will come to teach me today? He won't stand me up, will he?" Because she felt that she wasn't very good at drawing talismans, Zhou Ruoyun obviously didn't have much confidence in this.

"That can't be, Miss treats him very well... Besides, Young Master Chen... wouldn't he be willing to part with him?" Xiaoyue giggled.

"How dare you, you brat, spread rumors and make fun of me! Now go and copy this book five hundred times!"

"Ah, no! Miss, I was wrong..."

Just as the two were playfully fighting, Chen Changqing arrived.

"Young Miss, please tell me your problem first."

Chen Changqing told Zhou Ruoyun why she repeatedly failed at drawing talismans, "Compared to drawing talismans, you are actually more suited to alchemy."

"Alchemy?" Zhou Ruoyun frowned slightly.

Alchemy is the foremost of all cultivation arts, far surpassing talisman drawing, but its entry requirements are extremely high. Generally, a Foundation Establishment family would have to exert all its strength to cultivate an alchemist.

However, the family has more than just Zhou Ruoyun to cultivate.

"Miss, Young Master Chen said it's not because you're stupid, but... alchemy is a much higher level than talisman drawing. Shouldn't you be happy?"

Xiaoyue didn't want to copy the book, so she quickly tried to appease him from the side.

You little rascal!

Zhou Ruoyun rolled her eyes at her, wanting to send her away to copy the book as soon as possible, but with Chen Changqing present, she held back for the time being. "Xiaoyue, go make some tea."

"Okay, I'm going now." Xiaoyue thought she was being very sensible and closed the door behind her.

in the house.

Zhou Ruoyun's hair was loosely tied up, and she wore a sheer green dress. Even without much makeup, she was still an absolute beauty.

Chen Changqing was still dressed in his signature white clothes, which were rather simple, but the wisdom and composure he exuded were truly captivating.

They were all handsome men and beautiful women, sharing a room together.

The atmosphere was subtle.