Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

The origin of this demon beast's inner core is not simple.

The Azure Spirit Ink Dragon is not comparable to ordinary demonic beasts like the Cold Pool Ink Python.

This beast is a rare species that truly possesses a trace of dragon bloodline. After reaching adulthood, it may even have the opportunity to break through to the Foundation Establishment realm.

Judging from the aura emanating from its inner core, Shen Yuan must have killed a young dragon that had not yet reached adulthood.

Even so, the spiritual power it contains is already comparable to that of a late-stage Qi Refining demon beast.

If one uses the equipment slots to refine it slowly, one's spiritual root aptitude can probably be improved even further.

Thinking of this, Li Mufeng felt a surge of joy.

After seeing Shen Yuan off, before he could even sit down, there was another knock on the door outside the cave.

Open the door.

A beautiful woman was standing outside the door.

It was her neighbor, Zhao Lingyue.

However, Zhao Lingyue today seemed somewhat different from usual.

A light blue robe accentuated her slender figure, making her appear even taller and more graceful. She lost some of her usual dignified elegance and gained more of a young woman's charm.

Seeing Li Mufeng looking at her, she blushed slightly and gave a graceful bow.

"I apologize for my intrusion in coming here, and I hope Fellow Daoist Li will not take offense."

"Congratulations, fellow Daoist, on your advancement to a mid-grade talisman master."

As he spoke, he handed over a potted spiritual plant from his arms.

Within the jade basin, a pure white spiritual flower quietly bloomed, its spiritual energy constantly emanating outwards.

"Spirit-Gathering Flower?"

Li Mufeng's eyes flickered.

This flower is a mid-grade first-tier spiritual plant, and it is also one of the main ingredients for refining the Nascent Soul Pill.

Even if it is not used for alchemy, simply placing it in a cultivation room can gather spiritual energy and assist in cultivation, making it quite valuable.

Li Mufeng quickly thanked him.

He then took out several newly drawn mid-grade water gun talismans as a return gift.

To everyone's surprise, Zhao Lingyue shook her head repeatedly.

"Fellow Daoist Li, you're being too polite."

"It's just a pot of spirit flowers; it's hardly worthy of being called a mid-grade talisman."

As she said this, her beautiful eyes lowered slightly, and her voice became softer.

"If Fellow Daoist Li truly wishes to thank me..."

"If you have time in the future, you might as well come and visit my cave."

"The spiritual tea that I personally grow has quite a reputation in the market."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng felt a chill run down his spine.

Although he was devoted to cultivating Taoism, he was not a block of wood.

You can naturally understand the meaning behind what the other person is saying.

He quickly laughed it off.

"Of course, of course."

"Another day, another day."

Upon hearing this, a hint of resentment flashed in Zhao Lingyue's eyes, but she did not say anything more.

He simply smiled and turned to leave.

Li Mufeng looked at that graceful figure from behind and couldn't help but shake his head slightly.

In the end, she was just a pretty face with a skeleton.

......

The lively days have finally come to an end.

As fewer and fewer cultivators came to visit, Li Mufeng's life returned to its former tranquility.

Drawing talismans, cultivating oneself, and comprehending magical arts.

This day.

Li Mufeng slowly opened his eyes and withdrew from the image-recording space.

At the same time, the proficiency level on the panel has finally entered a new stage.

[Spell: Tai Xu Splitting Light Technique (Minor Success): 1/500]

Upon seeing the words "Xiao Cheng," Li Mufeng couldn't help but smile.

A thought subtly stirred within me.

A streak of blue light flew out of the storage bag; it was the Cloud-Breaking Shuttle.

The shuttle seemed to circle and dance around his body like a swimming fish, full of spiritual energy.

Li Mufeng cast a complex spell, and the Cloud-Breaking Shuttle trembled slightly, splitting into three as if it were splitting apart. Three identical spirit shuttles appeared before him at the same time.

Li Mufeng drew his sword finger and unleashed the [Breaking Army] technique!

The three Cloud-Piercing Shuttles erupted simultaneously, heading towards the distant stone pillar.

Just as they were about to reach the stone pier, the three streaks of light vanished simultaneously, and a moment later they appeared out of thin air behind the stone pier.

This is precisely the effect of "returning to oneness".

Li Mufeng was having a great time operating the spirit shuttle. After perfecting his weapon control technique, he was able to cultivate the Taixu Dividing Light Technique with divine assistance. Moreover, he had the ability to record images and view the cultivation experience of his predecessors.

Therefore, he practiced this magic as if divinely aided.

Just then.

The knocking, which hadn't been heard for a long time, came again from outside the courtyard.

dong dong dong.

Li Mufeng was slightly taken aback. In recent days, almost all the cultivators in the entire Bingzi Cave District had become familiar with him. Who could it be?

A sweep of divine sense.

The next moment, a look of surprise appeared on his face.

Outside the cave, Chen Jingyuan, dressed in brocade robes, stood with his hands behind his back, curiously looking around.

Clearly, this young nobleman from the Chen family, who had achieved Foundation Establishment, was visiting the Bingzi Cave District for the first time.

Seeing Li Mufeng open the door, Chen Jingyuan's eyes lit up, and he smiled and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Brother Li!"

Li Mufeng returned the greeting with a smile.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Chen. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Chen Jingyuan smiled mysteriously.

"Brother Li, would you do me the honor of joining me for a chat at Zuixianlou?"

Faced with a direct descendant of a Foundation Establishment family, Li Mufeng naturally had no reason to refuse, especially since it was someone else inviting him to dinner.

The spiritual food at Zuixianlou is notoriously expensive, but its effects are also said to be legendary.

After Li Mufeng was able to consistently produce talismans, he did earn a lot of spirit stones, but he never actually came to Zuixianlou to spend any.

As for food, he only needs to ensure a supply of spirit rice; he hasn't developed the habits of those aristocratic scions—who always come to Zuixianlou to discuss business.

Chen Jingyuan's purpose in coming was simple: to use the discussion of talismans to get closer to Li Mufeng.

Having a talisman master with the potential to become a top-tier or even higher level on his side will definitely be of great help in his future struggle for the position of head of the Chen family.

Before long, a table of delicious dishes was served.

"Brother Li, try this. It's the hind leg of the Iron-Backed Demon Ape. It's said that it contains extremely abundant blood and qi, and that eating it has miraculous effects on body refinement. Even if you're not a body refinement cultivator, it can enhance your physique."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng couldn't help but glance at Chen Jingyuan.

The other party appeared to be full of energy and blood, clearly indicating that they had also practiced body-refining techniques.

Li Mufeng couldn't help but sigh, "As expected of a direct descendant of a cultivation family."

He had to carry a thousand-pound boulder on his back every day, combined with medicinal baths, torturing himself to the point of near death, in order to slowly improve his body-refining progress.

These scions of noble families can save themselves a lot of hard work simply by relying on spiritual food for nourishment.

Thinking of this, he took a bite of his leg meat with a sense of revenge.

[Shanhe Town Prison Scripture +1]

Hmm? Li Mufeng took another bite.

[Shanhe Town Prison Scripture +1]

Li Mufeng's eyes immediately lit up.

"Brother Jingyuan! I think we should come to Zuixianlou often in the future!"

"Haha, that's easy. It's just that I've been having some minor problems with drawing the Golden Light Talisman lately, Brother Li..."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng replied:

"Although I haven't learned the Golden Light Talisman, I feel that there are some commonalities in talisman drawing. You can start like this... and then like this..."

[Golden Light Talisman +1]

[Golden Light Talisman +1]

A new line had appeared on the panel at some unknown time.

Golden Light Charm (Beginner): 2/100

Li Mufeng: ? ? ?

How could this be? I clearly never drew a golden light talisman.

How could one gain proficiency simply by discussing talismanic arts with Chen Jingyuan?

After a brief moment of astonishment, a look of understanding gradually appeared in Li Mufeng's eyes.

Although there are countless talismans in the world, most of their basic spiritual patterns are inherited from the same lineage.

Although I have never learned the Golden Light Talisman, my understanding of the Dao of Talismans is already there, and I have already grasped many aspects by analogy.

Now, through exchanges with fellow talisman masters of the same level, we constantly verify what we have learned and naturally gain something from it.

"Brother Jingyuan! I think we should exchange ideas more on the art of talismans in the future!"

Chen Jingyuan's eyes lit up as well.

"Just what I wanted!"

......

Meanwhile, in Heishifang City, the Wang family's residence.

A solemnly decorated, quiet room.

A middle-aged man dressed in a purple brocade robe sat upright at the head of the table, his brows exuding an air of authority despite his lack of anger.

Extend two fingers and gently pick up the spirit-gathering talisman on the table.

Feel the ever-flowing spiritual energy within.

A ripple finally appeared in those deep eyes.

"You mean... that kid has advanced to a mid-tier first-level talisman master?"