Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Chapter 81 Qinghe's Visit

Three years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Fu Yuanju, the room where talismans are made.

Li Mufeng held the brush with focused concentration, and spiritual energy flowed slowly along the brush. As the brush moved, a lifelike water dragon gradually appeared on the talisman paper.

As the last stroke was made, the entire talisman suddenly shone brightly, and a faint dragon's roar could be heard.

A second-tier, mid-grade water dragon talisman has been successfully crafted.

[Water Dragon Talisman (Mastery) 1/1000]

Upon seeing the prompt on the panel, a smile finally appeared on Li Mufeng's lips.

After three years of arduous training, I have finally mastered the Water Dragon Talisman.

Unlike first-tier talismans, second-tier talismans are also divided into three grades: upper, middle, and lower. Now that the Water Dragon Talisman has reached the proficiency level, the talismans drawn have consistently reached the middle grade of second tier. When it reaches mastery in the future, it can aim for the upper grade of second tier, and if it can reach perfection, it will probably be considered a fine piece among upper-tier talismans.

In this way, he has even more cards to play.

Over the past three years, his cultivation has also steadily improved, and now he is only half a year away from the ninth level of Qi Refining.

In addition, he never missed the monthly Tianbaolou auction, and he often traveled between various sect shops to collect the spiritual materials needed for Foundation Establishment Pills.

Most of the auxiliary ingredients have been collected, but the most crucial main ingredients remain elusive.

Li Mufeng could understand this; ultimately, it was because his own cultivation and background were insufficient.

Foundation Establishment spiritual items are strategic resources that are strictly controlled by various forces. Even if they occasionally enter the market, they are often reserved in advance by cultivators with backgrounds and connections before they are even put on the shelves.

As a mere Qi Refining cultivator with no sect or family to rely on, it was naturally difficult for me to come into contact with transactions of this level.

However, as he gradually reveals his skills and becomes a potential second-tier rune master, the outcome should be different.

This day.

As usual, Li Mufeng visited Xu Zhiyuan's cave.

After three years of interaction, their relationship was no longer what it used to be. The gatekeeper saw him from afar and greeted him with a big smile.

"Master Li is here, please come in quickly."

"My master was just talking about you, and he was about to send me to Fuyuan Residence to invite you. He said that the Cloud Mist Green Sprout has been successfully cultivated, and he would like you to come and have a look at it today."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng couldn't help but smile.

Cloud Mist Green Bud is a top-grade spiritual tea, which he gave to Xu Zhiyuan as a congratulatory gift when he visited him a year ago.

This tea is quite precious. Once brewed, its aroma can nourish the spirit and dispel mental fatigue, making it beneficial for talisman masters, alchemists, and...

For array masters and other cultivators who constantly expend their spiritual energy, this is a rare and excellent item.

He had only casually given away a spirit seed as a routine favor, but unexpectedly, Xu Zhiyuan actually cultivated it within a year.

It seems that this Fellow Daoist Xu, besides enjoying earning spirit stones and indulging in pleasures, is also quite skilled in the art of spiritual plants.

We entered the main hall.

Sure enough, Xu Zhiyuan still looked like a wealthy old man, his plump body leaning against the wide couch, with several beautiful concubines beside him gently waving fans, pouring wine and serving tea, a scene of sweet chatter and delight.

Upon seeing Li Mufeng arrive, Xu Zhiyuan's eyes lit up, and he immediately waved his hand to dismiss those around him.

"Fellow Daoist Li has finally arrived! Come and try this Cloud Mist Green Sprout."

As he spoke, he personally poured a cup of spiritual tea and handed it over with a smile.

"This tea is truly rare; I only managed to cultivate it successfully a few days ago. I'll bring two catties back for you later. My master tasted it when he visited my residence a few days ago and praised it highly."

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Li Mufeng picked up his teacup, a barely perceptible glint of something unusual flashing in his eyes.

Over the years, he and Xu Zhiyuan had maintained constant contact and exchanged gifts, but this was the first time the other party had taken the initiative to mention his master.

It seems that my efforts over the years are finally starting to pay off.

He took a sip of the spiritual tea and smiled, "Oh? I have long heard that your master, Alchemist Sun, is a highly accomplished alchemist and a renowned second-tier alchemist in the Heavenly City. However, I have never had the honor of meeting him in all these years."

Xu Zhiyuan laughed, but did not continue the topic. Instead, he looked at Li Mufeng and examined him carefully.

"Fellow Daoist Li's Qi is harmonious and his spiritual power is becoming more and more vigorous. He is probably not far from the ninth level of Qi Refining, right?"

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Li Mufeng naturally sensed the probing in the other party's words.

He sighed softly, a wry smile on his face, and then took out an exquisite brocade box from his storage bag.

The brocade box was opened, and inside lay a talisman exuding a rich, watery aura.

"Alas, I, Li, am almost in my grave and have only barely reached the threshold of the ninth level of Qi Refining. I am afraid that it will be difficult to establish my foundation in the future. I made some progress recently and finally managed to refine a Water Dragon Talisman. That's why I immediately thought of you, fellow Daoist."

Xu Zhiyuan took the talisman and scanned it with his divine sense. His previously nonchalant expression immediately became more serious.

Although the spirit essence of this Water Dragon Talisman is somewhat mixed and its quality can only be considered barely acceptable, the second-tier talisman intent contained within it is undeniable.

This means that the Li Fu Master in front of us is only one step away from becoming a true second-tier Fu Master. In fact, it could be said that his Fu Dao level has already broken through, and all he lacks is the divine sense of the Foundation Establishment stage.

Thinking of this, the smile on his face immediately became more enthusiastic.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist Li is too modest. Being able to draw a second-tier talisman means you've already stepped into the threshold. In my opinion, it's only a matter of time before you advance to a second-tier talisman master."

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At this point, he patted his chest and laughed, "As for Foundation Establishment, fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry too much. I, Old Xu, remember how you've treated me over the years."

"When my master comes to stay at my residence next time, I will inform you as soon as possible and introduce you both. I will ask him to prepare a furnace for you, and perhaps then your foundation-building process will take a turn for the better."

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng's face immediately lit up with joy, and he stood up and clasped his hands in greeting.

"In that case, thank you very much, Fellow Daoist Xu."

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The two looked at each other and smiled, then raised their glasses to drink together.

Although he had finally seen some signs of Foundation Establishment Pills, Li Mufeng remained calm.

He has never been one to place his hopes on others.

It's a good thing that Xu Zhiyuan is willing to act as a go-between, but he won't panic if things don't go as planned.

He always has a backup plan.

Over the years, while studying the art of talismans, he has also never neglected the art of alchemy.

Starting with the Beast Spirit Pill, and later mastering several kinds of first-grade mid-level pills, he is now only one step away from becoming a first-grade high-level alchemist.

If Master Sun's path is blocked, then I will have to rely on myself.

After bidding farewell to Xu Zhiyuan, Li Mufeng returned to Fuyuan Residence.

As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the cave, they saw a slender figure dressed in a light green robe pacing back and forth outside the gate, glancing inside from time to time, as if she had been waiting for a long time.

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Li Mufeng paused slightly, a hint of emotion appearing in his eyes.

In just a few short years, the little girl who used to follow Liu Yan'er around with a touch of childishness has now grown into a graceful young woman with a more serene air about her.

He stepped forward and said with a smile, "Qinghe, it's been so many years, you've grown into a beautiful young woman."

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Upon hearing the familiar voice, Liu Qinghe quickly turned around.

Looking at Li Mufeng, who was still wearing the same blue robe and whose appearance had hardly changed, she was momentarily dazed.

Over the years, the Liu family has suffered tremendous changes, but the senior Li who had been kind to the Liu family and to her has never forgotten them.

Thinking of this, her eyes gradually reddened, and she quickly bowed in respect.

Senior Li —

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