Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Chapter 4 Qi Refining Level 4

Li Mufeng calmly put away the jade talisman.

He then asked, "What are the prices of the spiritual vein caves under the jurisdiction of the Qingxuan Sect?"

The butler was very easy to talk to and immediately began the introduction.

Similar to the spiritual vein caves previously under the jurisdiction of the Wang family, the spiritual vein caves under the jurisdiction of the Qingxuan Sect are also divided into four levels: A, B, C, and D.

Blackstone Market is located on a first-order spiritual vein. The Jia-character cave is the closest and has the supply of a spirit-gathering array, which can support cultivators at the peak of Qi Refining. The Yi-character cave is slightly behind, corresponding to the late stage of Qi Refining. The Bing-character cave is further back, corresponding to the middle stage of Qi Refining. The Ding-character cave is for the early stage of Qi Refining.

Li Mufeng understood the principle that a tree that stands out in the forest will be felled by the wind. Even though he now had a considerable way to make money, he would never rent a cave dwelling that was not worthy of his status.

So he chose a cave dwelling with the character "丙" (Bing) for a monthly rent of five spirit stones and immediately checked in. Because he was a first-tier low-grade talisman master, the price was slightly discounted, and he only paid four spirit stones and fifty grains of spirit sand.

After leaving the Hall of Affairs, Li Mufeng did not immediately return to his cave dwelling, but instead headed towards the center of the town.

Before long, a magnificent pavilion came into view.

Jubaoge.

This is Qingxuan Sect's largest property in Black Stone City.

The entire pavilion is five stories high, with upturned eaves and corners, and spiritual light flowing around it, attracting a constant stream of cultivators.

Elixirs, talismans, magical artifacts, cultivation techniques—almost everything a Qi cultivator needs can be found here.

The prerequisite is that you have enough spirit stones in your pocket.

Li Mufeng straightened his robes and stepped inside.

As soon as they entered, a beautiful mortal maidservant came to greet them.

The young woman wore a perfectly measured smile and gave a slight bow, saying, "Esteemed Immortal Master, what would you like?"

"Qi-Nourishing Pill".

Li Mufeng got straight to the point.

Upon hearing this, the maid immediately understood and said softly, "Immortal Master, please follow me."

Soon, the two arrived at the medicine area.

The maid took a jade bottle from the counter and gently placed it on the table.

"Qi-Nourishing Pills, one spirit stone each, this is the best batch from our store."

Li Mufeng took the jade bottle, examined it, and nodded slightly after confirming that everything was correct.

As the most common cultivation pill in the early stages of Qi Refining, the Qi Nourishing Pill is a resource that almost every low-level cultivator will come into contact with.

However, although he knew how to make talismans, he had always been in a state of barely making a living.

After renting out cave dwellings and purchasing materials, the spirit stones earned were barely enough to cover the cost, let alone the luxury of using elixirs to aid cultivation.

The situation is different now.

Cultivating immortality is essentially about cultivating wealth, companions, methods, and a suitable environment.

Now that the path to wealth is clear, other things naturally can't be neglected.

The reason why disciples of sects and scions of immortal cultivation families can cultivate at a much faster pace than independent cultivators, besides their aptitude and cultivation techniques, is that the supply of resources has never been interrupted.

Meanwhile, independent cultivators often have to travel around for a few spirit stones.

Now that the conditions are in place, Li Mufeng will naturally not treat himself unfairly.

After all, he is currently just a low-grade first-level talisman master.

The road ahead is still long.

Thinking of this, his gaze darkened slightly.

Master Lu Fushi suddenly passed away.

This matter remained a thorn in his side.

Neither Niu Shouzhuo nor the Foundation Establishment Wang family kept quiet about this matter.

That was the legacy left behind by a first-tier high-grade talisman master.

As the only successor of Master Lu, how could Li Mufeng not want to take back what his master left behind?

But he knew very well.

I am not qualified yet.

Without sufficient strength, everything is just empty talk.

Fortunately, he had the equipment inventory system.

As long as we continue to grow steadily and surely, we will eventually be able to find out the truth.

With this thought in mind, the distracting thoughts in Li Mufeng's mind gradually dissipated.

In the end, he bought three Qi-Nourishing Pills.

The three spirit stones spent are enough to support half a month of cultivation.

The remaining spirit stones were used to buy ten catties of spirit rice, and the rest were exchanged for talisman paper, talisman ink, and various talisman-making materials.

After leaving Jubaoge.

Li Mufeng did not linger and went straight back to the newly rented No. 13 spiritual vein cave.

The heavy stone door slowly closed.

The surroundings immediately fell silent.

Feeling the much richer spiritual energy inside the cave than outside, Li Mufeng finally showed a hint of satisfaction.

He couldn't wait to take out the jade talisman issued by the Qingxuan Sect.

A thought crossed my mind.

【Spirit Gathering Jade Talisman - White】

[Rank: Low-grade Tier 1 Magical Artifact]

[Effect: Cultivation speed +50%]

It's another piece of equipment with a special attribute.

This time, however, only one effect appeared on the Spirit Gathering Jade Talisman.

Li Mufeng stared at the panel in front of him, lost in thought.

It seems that the number of attributes attached to equipment is not entirely random.

Those magical artifacts that bear the marks of time and have been refined and used by cultivators over a long period of time are obviously more likely to exhibit multiple effects.

For example, the broken bamboo talisman brush left behind by the master.

Although it is of low quality and even badly damaged, it has a total of three entries.

Besides the most common effect of increasing the success rate of drawing talismans, the latter two effects are clearly related to the talisman-making habits of Master Lu during his lifetime.

In contrast, look at this Spirit Gathering Jade Talisman before us.

It is clearly a newly crafted magical artifact, having hardly been used by its previous owner for an extended period of time, and therefore only possesses the most basic effects.

Thinking of this, a glint of light flashed in Li Mufeng's eyes.

Perhaps I'll have the chance to visit the market stalls more often in the future.

The old magical artifacts in the hands of those rogue cultivators may be just defective products in the eyes of others, but they may not be worthless in their own hands.

You might just find a few items with special keywords.

Of course, the most important thing right now is still cultivation.

Cultivation speed increased by 50%.

This effect alone is already amazing enough.

Li Mufeng calmed his mind, ate a simple meal of spirit rice, and then took a bath and changed his clothes to get himself into the best possible condition.

Only then did he solemnly equip the [Spirit Gathering Jade Talisman] into his equipment slot.

As the equipment was completed, a faint warm current instantly flowed into my body.

The surrounding spiritual energy seemed to become more intimate.

Li Mufeng's heart stirred, and he immediately swallowed a Qi-Nourishing Pill and sat cross-legged on the futon.

The Mysterious Water Technique slowly circulated.

next moment.

The spiritual energy gathered by the spirit-gathering array inside the cave flowed into his body like a stream.

The medicinal power released by the Qi-Nourishing Pill also quickly dissipated in the meridians.

In addition, the Spirit Gathering Jade Talisman further enhances cultivation speed by 50%.

With all three combined, Li Mufeng felt as if he had turned into a long-dried sponge, frantically absorbing all the spiritual energy around him.

Its magical power continues to grow.

His cultivation level increased at a visible rate.

This feeling was even more exhilarating than when he drew exquisite talismans before.

The night passed quietly.

As the first light of dawn appeared in the east, Li Mufeng slowly opened his eyes.

A glint of light flashed from the depths of his pupils.

He immediately brought up the control panel.

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 3 (96/100)]

The moment I saw the numbers.

Li Mufeng felt a slight tremor in his heart.

In just one night, his cultivation level actually increased by three points!

This speed is already terrifying.

If there were enough Qi-Nourishing Pills, wouldn't that mean I would have a chance to break through a minor realm in about a month?

But soon, he shook his head again.

This situation is ultimately just an ideal state.

Unless one can take top-grade Qi-Nourishing Pills that are free of toxicity for a long period of time, the impurities accumulated in the pills will eventually slow down the cultivation speed.

As for low-level pills like Qi Nourishing Pills, ordinary cultivators would never have the opportunity to obtain them, except for those family patriarchs who would specially refine top-quality ones for their direct descendants.

But even so.

Li Mufeng could not hide his joy.

The mid-stage of Qi Refining is just around the corner.

The following days.

Li Mufeng returned to his familiar rhythm of life.

Draw talismans during the day.

I practice meditation in the evening.

Although life was simple, it gave him a sense of fulfillment he had never felt before.

three days later.

early morning.

Inside the cave, a more powerful surge of magical energy than ever before slowly spread out.

Li Mufeng sat cross-legged, surrounded by spiritual energy.