First-grade Top-rank Talisman Paper: Pure Yang Sword Talisman!

As he spoke, the man picked up his brush and began drawing a talisman on the spot.

The others watched from the side, studying him carefully. They had all come with the attitude of learning.

Several dozen breaths later, his spiritual power stalled slightly as he moved the brush, causing the rune to collapse and the talisman paper materials to burn.

The man said helplessly, "May I ask Elder Gong and Elder Zhao, where exactly did I go wrong?"

Elder Gong smiled and asked, "Brother Zhao, would you like to go first, or shall I?"

Elder Zhao was white-haired and slightly hunched, looking nearly ninety years old. Smiling with his gaunt face, he said, "Brother Gong, please go ahead."

Hearing this, Elder Gong looked toward Li Qingyuan's side and said, "Yuan'er, tell us—where did this fellow Daoist fall short?"

The plump Gong Yuan, barely over twenty, stepped forward and began speaking eloquently. "In this grandson's opinion, this fellow Daoist's deficiency lies in his cultivation method."

"This Berserk Talisman is rather special. It should require a domineering, fervent Fire Attribute cultivation method for its creation in order to increase the chances of success."

"Of course, those with profound Talisman Path Skill can disregard this requirement."

As soon as the fat man finished speaking, Elder Zhao immediately laughed. "Brother Gong, you truly have someone to carry on your legacy. How enviable."

"To have noticed that, your grandson's Talisman Path Skill must have already reached First-grade High-rank?"

Elder Gong stroked his beard and laughed. "Haha, Brother Zhao flatters him. This grandson of mine is untalented; he only barely became a First-grade High-rank Talisman Master a year ago."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone looked at Gong Yuan with amazement on their faces.

"As expected of Elder Gong's direct grandson. His talent in the Talisman Path is truly astounding."

"Indeed. Barely over twenty, and already a First-grade High-rank Talisman Master. This old man only barely reached that level when he was fifty."

"A young talent, a young talent indeed."

"..."

Gong Yuan cupped his hands. "Grandpa Zhao flatters me. Fellow Daoists, you flatter me as well."

After showing his face, Gong Yuan returned to his place.

Next came the second and third people to ask questions. Some drew talismans on the spot, explaining their doubts and where they had failed as they sought guidance and help.

Everyone exchanged pointers, learned from one another, and discussed matters together.

Among them, Elder Zhao and Elder Gong spoke the most. They could offer guidance on nearly everyone's questions.

Even more so, when they encountered Talisman Paper that matched their specialties, their guidance struck like enlightenment pouring over one's head, clearing the fog and opening the mind.

From time to time, they shared insights from their own talisman drawing and learning methods they had pondered for many years. Everyone benefited greatly and praised them repeatedly.

Li Qingyuan also listened and learned attentively. When the timing was right, he asked a question or two as well. Receiving guidance from two Quasi Second-grade Talisman Master experts, he gained greatly.

Grandpa Clan Leader was the same. Li Guangao also voiced the doubts in his heart. As a self-taught Talisman Master who had taken up the craft halfway through life and fumbled along a wild path, he had many confusions in his heart.

Seizing the opportunity, he asked them one by one. Whether receiving guidance from Elder Zhao and Elder Gong or exchanging ideas with other First-grade High-rank Talisman Paper practitioners, he benefited immensely.

Everyone gained much and discussed things with enthusiasm.

Lunch was also settled at the courtyard residence. It truly was a joyful gathering.

Li Qingyuan thought, You know, the learning atmosphere really is excellent.

I've learned quite a few real things.

This ten-day exchange meeting has been well worth the trip.

The first day of the exchange meeting quickly reached evening.

At this moment, there were close to thirty Talisman Masters attending.

"Ahem, fellow Daoists—"

At this moment, Elder Zhao cleared his throat and said, "I, Zhao Tu, have only failed to produce worthy descendants. No one in my family can carry on the Talisman Path."

"Today, I intend to sell Talisman Paper inheritances."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone was astonished.

"Hiss, Elder Zhao's Talisman Path Inheritance?"

"Elder Zhao is a Quasi Second-grade Talisman Master, not far from becoming a true Second-grade Talisman Master."

"Even Foundation Establishment Immortal Clans would be tempted by his Talisman Paper inheritance."

Someone asked, "Elder Zhao, is your Talisman Paper inheritance a complete set?"

Hearing this, Elder Zhao smiled without quite smiling. "This old man can sell a complete Quasi Second-grade Talisman Path Inheritance, but can you afford it?"

Everyone: "..."

The one who had asked broke into a sweat. "Elder Zhao makes sense. I was being rash."

Elder Zhao said, "The Talisman Paper inheritances I am selling today consist of one jade slip recording one method for a single kind of Talisman Paper. I sell only one kind of Talisman Paper at a time, not a complete inheritance set."

"There are three types of First-grade High-rank Talisman Paper inheritances, each priced at three hundred Spirit Stones."

"There are two types of First-grade Top-rank Talisman Paper inheritances, each priced at eight hundred Spirit Stones."

Elder Zhao asked, "Fellow Daoists, is anyone willing to buy?"

After thinking for a moment, Zhao Tu added, "For those who purchase an Inheritance Jade Slip, this old man can personally guide them for five days and help them get started."

Li Guangao and Li Qingyuan, grandfather and grandson, exchanged a glance, their breathing catching.

The Li Clan had only one kind of First-grade High-rank Talisman Paper, the Flame Ice Soul Severing Talisman, and they only possessed it because Li Qingyuan had completed its runes not long ago.

First-grade Top-rank Talisman Paper was even more formidable. Once successfully drawn, it was comparable to a strike from a Qi Condensation Tenth Layer cultivator, a tremendous boon to the Li Family.

However, Li Guangao could not afford eight hundred Spirit Stones.

Over the past two years, in the first year, they had painstakingly drawn talismans and used a small portion of the family's assets to finally repay their four-hundred-Spirit-Stone debt.

After a second year of running the talisman business, and accounting for the talismans needed by the family disciples for self-defense, they had only accumulated three hundred Spirit Stones. Even adding the family's reserve Spirit Stones brought out this time, they had merely five or six hundred Spirit Stones.

One of the Talisman Masters had already spoken up. "Elder Zhao, I want one First-grade Top-rank Talisman Paper Inheritance Jade Slip."

"Here are eight hundred Spirit Stones. Please accept them."

Elder Zhao smiled. "Good. Here is the jade slip. This old man will personally guide you in talisman drawing later."

Another person spoke up. "Elder Zhao, I want one First-grade High-rank Talisman Paper Inheritance Jade Slip, preferably a Defensive Type. Do you have one?"

Elder Zhao smiled. "Naturally."

Another transaction was completed, and another three hundred Spirit Stones entered his pocket.

Li Guangao watched anxiously, but he had no Spirit Stones.

Li Qingyuan tugged at him, took out a Storage Bag, and said in a low voice, "Grandpa Clan Leader, Father and I have hunted demon beasts over the years and accumulated three hundred Spirit Stones as well."

"Let's pool them together and buy a Top-rank Talisman Paper Inheritance Jade Slip for the family."

Holding the Spirit Stones, tears welled in Li Guangao's old eyes. He said gratefully, "Good child. Consider this a loan from the family."

Li Guangao did not refuse. He knew that so long as they could successfully draw First-grade Top-rank Talisman Paper, their family's strength would be enough to rival a Second-rate Qi Condensation Family in a short time.

This was not the time to refuse.

Although eight hundred Spirit Stones was expensive, more than half the Talisman Masters present could afford it. They had to act quickly.

Li Guangao hurried forward and said, "Fellow Daoist Zhao, I wish to purchase one First-grade Top-rank Talisman Paper Inheritance Jade Slip, preferably an offensive Talisman Paper."

He was in Late Qi Condensation, and Zhao Tu's Qi Condensation Tenth Layer was also Late Qi Condensation. Both were elderly, so it was only natural for them to address each other as fellow Daoists.

"Here are eight hundred Spirit Stones. Please count them."

The old Zhao Tu said, "This one is Defensive Type."

"Ah?" Li Guangao's face fell in disappointment.

The next instant, old Zhao Tu took out two more jade slips and said, "No need to worry. This old man has copied several copies of every Talisman Paper inheritance jade slip."

What a guy—selling one kind of Talisman Paper to multiple people, squeezing one fish for many meals.

Zhao Tu handed him a jade slip and said, "Here. This is an offensive Talisman Paper."

Hearing this, Li Guangao let out a long breath. "Good, so there are still some."

When he returned to his seat, Li Guangao pressed the jade slip to his forehead and poured his Spiritual Sense into it, reading the method for drawing the Talisman Paper.

A moment later, he opened his eyes.

Li Qingyuan asked, "Grandpa Clan Leader, how is it?"

Li Guangao said happily, "See for yourself."

Li Qingyuan took the jade slip, lightly pressed it to his forehead, and read it with his Spiritual Sense.

First-grade Top-rank Talisman Paper: Pure Yang Sword Talisman.

When the talisman was completed, it gathered Pure Yang Spiritual Energy and transformed it into Pure Yang Sword Qi. The might of a single strike was comparable to that of a Qi Condensation Tenth Layer cultivator. Below Foundation Establishment, it had Few Rivals.

A faint joy appeared on Li Qingyuan's face. He thought, Good stuff. Those eight hundred Spirit Stones were well spent.

"Fellow Daoist Li, aren't you celebrating a little too early?"