Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

After Li Mufeng sat down, Zhou Dehai clasped his hands in a fist and smiled, saying:

"Please wait a moment, Master Li."

After saying that, he turned and left.

Not long after, the door was gently pushed open again, and a beautiful young female cultivator walked in slowly.

Her cultivation level was actually at the second level of Qi Refining. She wore a light green dress and her movements were gentle and skillful, clearly indicating that she was a maid who was specifically responsible for receiving distinguished guests.

She placed a steaming cup of spiritual tea on the table beside Li Mufeng, gave a slight bow, and then withdrew.

In an instant, a refreshing aroma of tea filled the air.

The tea soup was emerald green, with wisps of mist-like energy faintly appearing on its surface.

Li Mufeng took a small sip.

He felt a warm, refreshing spiritual energy flow down his throat and into his stomach, which made his mind clearer.

"Azure Waves and Cloud Sprouts".

A hint of surprise flashed in Li Mufeng's eyes.

This is a famous spirit tea from near Deer Sleeping Lake.

When his master, Master Lu, was still alive, people often gave him this spiritual tea, and Li Mufeng had seen it before.

This cup alone is probably worth several spirit stones.

It seems that Jubaoge is now paying far more attention to itself than before.

Just then, a light footstep sound came from outside the door again.

As the door opened slightly, a graceful figure came into view.

When Li Mufeng looked up, the first thing he saw was a pair of long, slender, snow-white legs.

The newcomer was dressed in a smoky purple palace gown with a gold and jade belt around her waist, which accentuated her already graceful figure.

Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes and brows carried a unique charm and composure that came with maturity.

Especially her phoenix eyes, which seemed to hold countless stories, making it hard to look away after just one glance.

What is most striking is not her appearance, but the air of composure she exudes, cultivated from her long tenure in a high position.

As she stepped into the room, a faint fragrance wafted out.

The surrounding air seemed to quiet down a bit.

Li Mufeng's gaze sharpened slightly.

Because he keenly sensed that the other party looked to be only in his twenties, but his spiritual pressure had already reached the late stage of Qi Refining, and the natural expression of it could bring him a sense of oppression.

The woman approached the table, a slight smile playing on her lips.

The sound was like a clear spring.

"I've long heard that a talented young talisman master has appeared in Blackstone City. Today I finally get to meet him in person."

As she spoke, she sat down opposite her quite naturally, and smiled sweetly.

"My name is Liu Yan'er, manager of the Black Stone Market branch of Jubaoge."

As Liu Yan'er spoke, her slender, fair hands picked up the wooden box on the table.

She gently opened the wooden box.

Three exquisite water arrow talismans lay quietly inside.

The spiritual patterns are perfectly formed, and the talismanic light is contained and does not dissipate. Even those who do not understand the Dao of Talismans can see that its quality far exceeds that of ordinary talismans.

Liu Yan'er's gaze lingered on the talisman for a moment.

As the manager of Jubaoge, she has seen countless talismans over the years, so she can naturally tell the quality from the bottom up at a glance.

A moment later, she looked up at Li Mufeng.

"These three exquisite water arrow talismans, were they made by Talisman Master Li?"

Li Mufeng did not deny it.

"Exactly."

Liu Yan'er nodded slightly upon hearing this, without showing too much surprise on her face.

In fact, she already had a guess when she saw these talismans.

Most of the water arrow talismans acquired by Jubaoge in the past three months were made by Li Mufeng.

From its initial ordinary quality to its later superior quality, and now to its premium quality, its trajectory of progress is very clear.

While this growth is astonishing, it is not entirely incomprehensible.

After all, the path of talismanic arts is extremely demanding in terms of comprehension and accumulation.

Some people stay in the same place their whole lives.

Some people accumulate knowledge and experience, and then suddenly realize something and make rapid progress.

At least in Liu Yan'er's opinion, Li Mufeng still falls into the latter category.

"Fellow Daoist, your craftsmanship is superb."

Liu Yan'er gently put down the wooden box.

"To be able to create a high-quality talisman at the first-tier low-grade stage is truly remarkable, even in the entire Blackstone Market."

"It seems that Old Zhou's previous assessment of you was not an exaggeration at all."

Li Mufeng smiled upon hearing this.

"Manager Liu, you flatter me."

"But that's precisely why I'm here today."

"Oh?"

Liu Yan'er slightly raised her phoenix eyes.

Li Mufeng's expression became more serious.

"I have made some progress in the art of talismans in recent days, and I feel that I have reached the limit of a first-level low-grade talisman master."

"So I want to try learning mid-grade talismans."

"If the Treasure Pavilion were to sell a mid-grade Tier 1 Talisman Master's inheritance, I would be willing to spend all my savings to buy it."

Upon hearing this, Liu Yan'er's face showed a hint of understanding.

Sure enough.

She then asked why Li Mufeng had suddenly taken out a high-quality talisman today.

It turns out they've already started preparing for their promotion to intermediate-grade talisman master.

Thinking of this, Liu Yan'er gently put down her teacup and slowly said:

"Since Fellow Daoist Li is a talisman master, he must know the importance of the talisman master's lineage."

"In particular, the talisman diagrams of the first-tier mid-grade and above are often firmly controlled by the major Foundation Establishment families and sects."

"The reason why many Foundation Establishment families have been able to prosper for so long is because of these traditions as their foundation."

"For them, a complete mid-grade talisman inheritance is sometimes more important than a mid-grade magic weapon."

"Therefore, most families, once they inherit the family business, will not easily pass it on to outsiders, but will use it to recruit retainers and cultivate their direct descendants."

Li Mufeng nodded slightly upon hearing this.

He naturally knew these things.

Because I knew this, I haven't made any rash moves all this time.

The inheritance of talisman masters is something that can never be bought with spirit stones.

Many times, even if you bring spirit stones to their door, they may not be willing to sell them.

Liu Yan'er continued:

"As for our Treasure Pavilion, we do indeed have some talisman master traditions in our collection."

"However, most of those come from the sect system. According to the rules, only disciples of the Qingxuan Sect or those who have obtained permission from the sect can purchase them."

As soon as he finished speaking, the room fell silent.

Li Mufeng's heart sank slightly.

As expected, things weren't that simple.

If they could be bought so easily, mid-grade talisman masters wouldn't be so rare.

He couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Before their masters pass away, they either leave behind martial arts manuals or family heirlooms.

My cheap master is quite something.

Apart from that tattered green bamboo talisman pen, nothing else was left behind.

They didn't even have time to teach him the subsequent talismanic arts.

Thinking of this, Li Mufeng couldn't help but mutter to himself.

"The old man always boasted about himself. He said he was born into a prestigious family, received teachings from a Golden Core cultivator, and had connections in the Qingxuan Sect. In the end, he left so gracefully, leaving me here all alone, begging for help."

Just as Li Mufeng was feeling regretful.

Liu Yan'er, sitting opposite her, suddenly chuckled softly.

A meaningful look flashed in those phoenix eyes.

"However..."

She deliberately dragged out her voice.

Li Mufeng immediately looked up and found Liu Yan'er looking at him with a smile.

"If Fellow Daoist Li truly desires the inheritance of a mid-grade first-tier talisman..."

"Our Jubao Pavilion does indeed have one."

Li Mufeng's eyes lit up.

Is this really true?

Liu Yan'er nodded slightly.

"This item did not come from sect channels, but was acquired by a merchant caravan from Jubao Pavilion several years ago. It is said to be one of the inheritances obtained from the cave dwelling of a Foundation Establishment cultivator after he emerged from it."

Upon hearing the words "Foundation Establishment cultivator's cave dwelling,"

Li Mufeng immediately became interested.

A talisman inheritance that can be collected by a Foundation Establishment cultivator is naturally not simple.

"May I ask what kind of talisman it is?"

Liu Yan'er's lips curled up slightly, seemingly quite satisfied with Li Mufeng's reaction.

She uttered three words softly.

"Spirit Gathering Talisman"