Immortality begins with equipping a worn-out talisman pen.

Chapter 91 Settling Karma [Third Update]

So many years have passed, yet Bai Lingxi remains as beautiful as a young girl. Cultivators are not prone to aging, and after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, their lifespan increases significantly, and their blood and qi nourish their bodies, so their appearance naturally remains at its peak.

However, compared to back then, she has long since shed her girlish naiveté and liveliness.

Instead, there is a calm demeanor that comes from long-held authority and an air of quiet authority.

Bai Lingxi's gaze fell on Li Mufeng, and a faint look of surprise flashed in her eyes.

Despite not having seen him for many years, his appearance hadn't changed much.

However, cultivators all have some way to preserve their youth, whether it's the legendary youth-preserving pill that can keep you young forever, or the miraculous effects of their cultivation techniques.

However, with a little perception, she noticed something amiss.

Qi Refining Level 9.

It seems that the other party's mastery of talismans and cultivation level have not declined over the years.

Bai Lingxi scanned the area with her divine sense, and her brows furrowed almost imperceptibly.

Although Li Mufeng's internal magical power was profound, it faintly revealed a sense of decline, and even his vital energy and blood showed signs of decay.

Clearly, he is close to reaching the threshold of Foundation Establishment. If he cannot establish his foundation soon, he may have no hope of achieving the Great Dao in this lifetime.

However, she was unaware that all of this was merely a facade deliberately created by Li Mufeng.

After cultivating the "Boundless Vast Ocean Technique," his control over his own magical power had become incredibly refined, further enhanced by the "Mountain and River Suppressing Prison Scripture."

By restraining his qi and blood, he was able to simulate the state that an elderly rogue cultivator should be in.

Ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would find it extremely difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.

Besides, he did it intentionally. When faced with an old, wandering cultivator, people will subconsciously feel more pity.

This is also one of his bargaining chips.

Bai Lingxi withdrew her gaze, her tone calm.

"Speak, what do you want with me?"

"Senior Bai, I've heard that the Qingyun Sect recently has a Xuan Yuan Treasure Ginseng that they're preparing to sell?"

Li Mufeng believed that with his background and connections, it was impossible for him to obtain the Foundation Establishment main material. His purpose in coming here was actually more for the Foundation Establishment experience jade slip from the Bai family, so he asked the question that was least likely to be obtained right away.

Sure enough, Bai Lingxi scoffed upon hearing this.

"Li Mufeng, you don't really think that just because I called you 'Master' twice, you're really my Master, do you? My Bai family doesn't even have enough for ourselves, how could we possibly give you an outsider without any reason? You think too highly of yourself."

Li Mufeng remained calm. "This junior has never claimed to have a connection with you, senior, nor has he ever used the Bai family's name to act as an accomplice to evil. However, this Xuan Yuan Ginseng is truly important to me. If you are willing to part with it, senior, I will remember it for the rest of my life."

As he spoke, Li Mufeng took out a Water Dragon Talisman from his pocket and presented it to the talisman.

He was well aware that the value of a second-tier Water Dragon Talisman was incomparable to that of the Profound Origin Ginseng, but he did this only to prove his own worth. A second-tier talisman master still had some investment value.

Sure enough, Bai Lingxi saw the Water Dragon Talisman. She examined it carefully. As a second-level talisman master herself, she could see clearly that the person in front of her had drawn a second-level talisman with the strength of the ninth level of Qi Refining. Her talent in talisman making was undeniably strong.

Bai Lingxi examined the second-tier water dragon talisman, remained silent for a moment, and then suddenly spoke.

"How old are you this year?"

"Fifty."

Upon hearing this number, a hint of regret flashed in Bai Lingxi's eyes.

Unfortunately, if he were around forty years old, this person would still be worth nurturing with his talent in talismanic arts.

But now he is fifty years old. Even if he can cultivate to the point of perfect Qi Refining, he is only a little over ten years away from the Foundation Establishment stage.

At that time, one's Qi and blood will begin to decline, making it even more difficult to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Investing in the Xuan Yuan Treasure Ginseng for a rogue cultivator with an uncertain future seems like a bad deal.

She slowly put down the water dragon talisman, her tone calm.

"Let me be frank with you. The Profound Origin Ginseng is indeed at the sect's headquarters. However, it already has an owner from the day it was delivered."

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"It was never intended for independent practitioners from outside the sect."

Bai Lingxi showed no disdain for rogue cultivators on her face, but her matter-of-fact tone was even more despairing.

Upon hearing this, Li Mufeng showed a disappointed expression and simply nodded, momentarily resembling a somber old man.

"I apologize for being presumptuous."

Seeing his reaction, Bai Lingxi's expression softened somewhat.

After a moment's thought, she flipped her hand and took out a fist-sized, azure-blue demon core.

On the demon core, faint ripples of water flowed.

"However... I do have a second-tier water-attribute demon beast's inner core here. If you can find a pill refiner to refine it into a Foundation Establishment Pill, it can slightly increase the success rate. It only costs four thousand low-grade spirit stones."

Li Mufeng's eyes lit up immediately; this was a truly unexpected delight.

Over the years, he has seen very few second-tier demon beast cores.

Although this item is priced higher than usual, it is still worth it.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior."

Without hesitation, he took out the spirit stone and completed the transaction.

Bai Lingxi casually put away the storage bag. With the matter settled, she felt a bit more relaxed.

She leaned back gently, resting her body on the jade seat.

One long, straight, jade-like leg was naturally placed on top of the other, and the pale yellow skirt draped down, revealing only a section of her fair, jade-like calf, which was faintly visible amidst the swirling mist.

His movements were casual, yet they exuded the composure and languor of someone who had long held a high position.

She glanced at Li Mufeng briefly.

"Once this matter is settled, we're even. I never learned talisman-making in Black Stone Market, do you understand?"

"What kind of talisman?"

Bai Lingxi nodded in satisfaction.

That would be best.

She was about to close her eyes and continue her cultivation when she noticed that Li Mufeng was still standing there, showing no intention of leaving.

Bai Lingxi reopened her eyes, her eyebrows slightly raised.

"Is there anything else?"

Li Mufeng bowed again.

"I have another request. I know I am getting old, and this may be my only chance to establish my foundation in this lifetime."

"Therefore, we are unwilling to give up easily as long as there is even a glimmer of hope."

"I've heard that the Bai family's Foundation Establishment cultivators throughout the ages have left behind many insights into Foundation Establishment. Would you be willing to sell a few of these experience jade slips?"

Upon hearing this, Bai Lingxi couldn't help but chuckle.

"Li Mufeng, you really dare to speak up."

"The Foundation Establishment techniques of the Bai family are the accumulated wisdom of generations of cultivators in the Bai family. Do you think I would easily sell them to an outsider?"

Li Mufeng's expression remained unchanged; he simply cupped his hands in greeting once more.

"I understand the weight of this matter, but with the great path before me, I must shamelessly give it a try."

"If you don't speak up for fear of rejection, that's truly cutting off your own path to immortality."

Bai Lingxi gazed at him quietly.

A moment later, I suddenly remembered many years ago.

The blue-robed talisman master in Black Stone City who patiently explained the way of talismans to me.

In the end, I still owe him a debt of karma.

True foundation-building inheritance cannot possibly be leaked out.

However, the insights left behind by the Bai family's branch cultivators over the generations are merely gathering dust in the library, with limited value.

If we sell it to him, we can settle a karmic debt and also get some spirit stones in return, so it's not a bad idea.

Thinking of this, she casually waved her hand.

The three jade slips slowly flew to Li Mufeng's front.

"Three thousand spirit stones, I don't want to see you again."

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Li Mufeng's heart couldn't help but clench.

It's really dark.

However, he swiftly and decisively took out three thousand spirit stones.

"Thank you, senior."

Bai Lingxi didn't even respond this time, and simply disappeared from the jade throne.

Li Mufeng put the jade slip into his storage bag, bowed deeply once more, and turned to leave the cave.

Only after leaving the Qingxuan Sect's residence did he gently exhale a breath of stale air.

Although this trip did not yield the Xuan Yuan Treasure Ginseng.

However, he obtained a second-tier water-attribute demon core and three jade slips containing foundation-building experience.

It was a worthwhile trip after all.