Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Chapter 82 Second-Order Mountain-Suppressing Talisman

"You silly child, it's been so many years, why are you acting like a stranger? Call me Uncle Li."

Li Mufeng deliberately put on a stern face and led Liu Qinghe into the cave with a smile.

As soon as Liu Qinghe stepped into the courtyard, she involuntarily slowed her pace.

The pavilion overlooks the water, shaded by spiritual trees, and surrounded by a misty aura that almost transforms into a thin fog flowing between the rocks. It is clearly a cave dwelling built on a second-tier spiritual vein.

It is far superior to the Liu family's clan territory in Black Stone City!

She was secretly shaken.

Is this the current status and position of a near-second-tier rune master?

No wonder she was somewhat hesitant to recognize Li Mufeng when she first saw him.

The gentle and easygoing Uncle Li of yesteryear has now established himself firmly in Tianque Immortal City, and in terms of status and position, he is no less than the head of the Liu family.

Li Mufeng, however, seemed oblivious to everything. He poured her a cup of spiritual tea and placed several plates of spiritual fruits and pastries on the table.

Liu Qinghe was still a girl in her early twenties. She was hungry after traveling all the way. At first, she was reserved and ate small bites, but soon she ate several pieces of pastry. Her original tension and unease gradually dissipated, and her face regained the radiance that a young girl should have.

Only then did she slowly begin to recount everything that had happened in Blackstone City after Li Mufeng left.

The Xuan Yin Sect launched a massive invasion. In order to defend the market, Liu Chengyun, a newly promoted Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Liu family, fought a bloody battle, but ultimately fell victim to his injuries and exhaustion.

It was precisely because of this that the Liu family's pillar industry, Jubao Pavilion, was preserved and not completely looted by the demonic cultivators.

But Wanfuzhai was not so lucky.

The foundation built up over many years was almost destroyed in an instant, and Liu Yan'er's hard work over the years was also lost in the war.

Later, with the arrival of reinforcements from various sects and the personal intervention of the legendary rogue cultivator, the Golden Core Heavenly Palace True Man, the Xuan Yin Sect finally retreated, and Black Stone Market was saved.

However, the Liu family had already suffered a severe blow.

The death of Liu Chengyun, the only Foundation Establishment cultivator in the family in his prime, was a devastating blow to the Liu family.

In order to continue the family line, Liu Chengyue almost exhausted the family's savings and relied on the favors of people at Lingyun Peak to obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill.

As the next head of the Liu family, Liu Yan'er naturally had no choice but to go into seclusion to attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, perhaps his obsession had not subsided after the great war, or perhaps the burden of his family was too heavy.

Two years later, she ultimately failed to achieve her goal of establishing her foundation.

Fortunately, Liu Chengyue personally protected her and did everything in his power to save her life, thus preventing the Liu family from suffering further damage.

But the news eventually got out, and those forces in the market who had long coveted the Liu family's assets could no longer hold back.

One of the newly established Foundation Establishment families took the lead in launching an attack, joining forces with several other forces to besiege the Liu family, attempting to take advantage of the Liu family's lack of successors and completely eliminate the last Foundation Establishment cultivator.

The Liu family's fortunes were in grave danger.

At the critical moment, Liu Yan'er used the second-tier water dragon talisman that Li Mufeng had sent her.

The talisman's light soared into the sky, and the water dragon stretched across the heavens.

With a single strike, not only was the opposing Foundation Establishment cultivator severely injured on the spot, but the cultivators who were besieging the Liu family were also completely intimidated.

It wasn't until then that everyone realized that there was actually a mysterious second-tier talisman master behind the Liu family.

It was this unexpected trump card that completely changed the outcome of that battle.

Although the Foundation Establishment cultivator managed to escape by sheer luck, his foundation was damaged, and he soon passed away from his injuries.

Taking advantage of the situation, the Liu family launched a counterattack, swallowing up the other party's assets in one fell swoop. Only then could they catch their breath and regain their position in Blackstone Market.

At this point, Liu Qinghe's gaze toward Li Mufeng was filled with admiration and gratitude.

"Uncle Li, I came to Tianque Immortal City this time for two reasons. Firstly, I am here to learn about family affairs with the caravan. Secondly, I am here on the orders of the family head and the patriarch to thank you."

She solemnly took out a storage bag and handed it to Li Mufeng with both hands.

If it weren't for the Water Dragon Talisman you sent back back then, my Liu family would probably have already fallen to the level of a Qi Refining family and would never be where we are today.

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"This second-tier talisman inheritance was specially entrusted to me by the ancestor to be given to you, as a way of repaying Uncle Li for his kindness to the Liu family over the years."

Li Mufeng stared at the storage bag in front of him, his eyes flickering slightly.

He knew perfectly well that while the gift of gratitude was sincere, it also contained Liu Chengyue's intention to repair their old relationship and further strengthen their bond.

However, this was, after all, a complete second-tier talisman inheritance, and even with his current state of mind, it was difficult for him to remain unmoved.

Seeing Li Mufeng accept the storage bag, Liu Qinghe secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Now that her cultivation has reached the sixth level of Qi Refining, and she has begun to get involved in the core affairs of the Liu family, she naturally understands that Li Mufeng's willingness to accept this inheritance means that the kinship between the two sides has not been severed.

Then, she explained the current situation of the Liu family in detail.

The Liu family has gradually recovered from that turmoil, re-established ties with various forces in Tianque Immortal City, and set up a branch in the city called Qingyan Hall.

From now on, she will frequently travel between Tianque Immortal City and Black Stone Market, responsible for caravan trade and resource allocation.

If Li Mufeng needs to find any spiritual objects or wants to inquire about any information, he can go to Qingyan Hall to find her.

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng's eyes lit up.

What I lack most right now is information about various Foundation Establishment materials.

Although the Liu family is not particularly powerful, they have been operating in the market for many years and have now re-established connections in Tianque Immortal City. They may have a chance to find many rare spiritual materials on the market.

Thinking of this, Li Mufeng immediately took out the list he had prepared in advance, wrote down the Cold Soul Profound Iron, Moon Essence Dew and several kinds of spiritual materials needed to refine the Foundation Establishment Pill, and handed them to Liu Qinghe.

More opportunities mean more hope.

Liu Qinghe solemnly put away the jade slip, bid farewell to Li Mufeng, and then left Fuyuan Residence.

After seeing Liu Qinghe off, Li Mufeng could no longer contain his anticipation. He immediately returned to the quiet room and placed the second-tier talisman inheritance jade slip into his equipment slot.

[Equipment Inheritance Jade Slip - Mountain Suppression Talisman]

[Rank: Second-Tier Inheritance]

[Effect 1: Increases the success rate of drawing the Mountain-Suppressing Talisman by 20%.]

[Effect 2: Opens the inheritance space of the Mountain Suppression Talisman.]

As the jade slip equipment was completed, a flood of insights into the Dao of Talismans rushed into his mind.

Like the Water Dragon Talisman, the Mountain Suppressing Talisman is also a complete talisman inheritance that can be cultivated all the way to the second-tier high-grade.

However, their strengths lie in completely different areas.

The Water Dragon Talisman is ever-changing, agile and swift, and its attacks are continuous.

The Zhenyue Talisman, on the other hand, uses force to suppress people.

Once the talisman is unleashed, it can condense a spiritual mountain that descends from the sky, its majestic and imposing presence overwhelming, making it difficult for cultivators of the same level to confront it head-on.

Although not as flexible and versatile as the Water Dragon Talisman, the Mountain Suppressing Talisman can be even more powerful if the enemy's movements are restricted.

Thinking of this, Li Mufeng suddenly had an idea.

If one first uses [Forgetful River] to cast the Abyss Domain, trapping the enemy within a small space, and then uses the Mountain Suppression Talisman—

Even a cultivator in the early stages of Foundation Establishment might not be able to escape easily.

Thinking of this, a smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.

It seems that Liu Chengyue was not exaggerating back then.

The Liu family, having exhausted all their resources, was indeed able to find a complete second-tier talisman inheritance.

With the experience gained from the second-tier talisman path accumulated through the Water Dragon Talisman, coupled with the dual support of the inheritance space and equipment slots, Li Mufeng's speed in comprehending the Mountain Suppressing Talisman far surpassed that of ordinary talisman masters.

In just three days.

As the last rune was drawn, the talisman paper suddenly emitted a thick, earthy-yellow spiritual light.

The first Zhenyue Talisman has finally been successfully drawn.

Li Mufeng held it in his palm and examined it closely. On the talisman, mysterious runes intertwined and crisscrossed, faintly outlining the phantom of a majestic mountain. Even before it was activated, it already exuded a heavy, mountain-like sense of oppression.

Just then.

The protective barrier outside the cave suddenly rippled slightly.

Immediately afterwards, a strange yet steady voice came from outside the door.

"May I ask if this is the cave of Master Li Fu?"

"I am Han Musheng from Fengming Mountain. I have come to deliver an invitation on the orders of my family head."