Eyes That Seemed to Draw Silk

An hour later.

A graceful figure suddenly appeared there.

She wore a dark robe that could not conceal her tall, exquisite figure. A black veil covered her face, revealing only a pair of bright, beautiful eyes.

Noticing the traces of battle around her, she slightly furrowed her brows and muttered, "Could Senior Brother Luo have been discovered by people from the demonic sect?"

She was filled with uncertainty and hurriedly searched the area in detail, yet found no trace of anyone.

"After finally making contact with people from the sect, who would have thought it would turn out like this?"

"This place is no longer safe. I have to leave quickly."

She bit her red lips, strode away on her long, straight legs, and quickly left the area.

After returning from Demon Calling Valley, Lin Fan ran into Zhao Wang.

"Junior Brother Lin, I was just looking for you."

Zhao Wang smiled warmly.

"Senior Brother, what instructions do you have?"

"It's not an instruction. I just wanted to remind you about something."

"Don't go to Demon Calling Valley recently. I heard that spies from another sect have been appearing there, and several Outer Disciples have already gone missing there."

Zhao Wang wore a solemn expression as he spoke.

Lin Fan: ...

His warning was far too late, practically a warning after the fact.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Though he complained inwardly, Lin Fan still said this.

"Don't mention it. Between the two of us, there's no need for formalities."

"You can't afford any mishaps now. Senior Brother Shi and I are both waiting for you to become a Blood Talisman Master soon."

"When you really become one in the future, don't forget your senior brother."

Zhao Wang winked and raised his brows.

Although Lin Fan had performed poorly at the last Blood Talisman Gathering, Zhao Wang knew very clearly that Junior Brother Lin's attainments in talismans had been steadily improving recently.

If things continued like this, Blackwood Cliff might truly produce a Blood Talisman Master before long.

That was why he had become increasingly courteous toward Lin Fan, no longer treating him like an ordinary junior brother.

Most importantly, ever since Lin Fan had met Senior Brother Shi last time, that usually proud and aloof Senior Brother Shi had also told him to look after Lin Fan more carefully.

"Definitely, definitely..."

After dealing with Zhao Wang, Lin Fan returned to the Hidden Scripture Pavilion Second Floor.

At this moment, the Hidden Scripture Pavilion Second Floor was utterly silent, with only Lin Fan remaining.

With a thought, he communicated with his own panel.

Would you like to consume fifty years of lifespan to pre-empt the Talisman Secret Tome to perfection?

A line of tiny text appeared in his field of vision.

Lin Fan did not hesitate and said, "I agree to the pre-emption."

After observing the forms of various demonic beasts in Demon Calling Valley over these days, he had gained a deeper understanding of the path of talismans. Today, he had also obtained Snow Demon Wolf blood, so this was the perfect opportunity to pre-empt the Talisman Secret Tome to perfection.

To make himself a true Blood Talisman Master!

The next moment, an understanding of the final portion of the "Talisman Secret Tome" surged into Lin Fan's mind.

At the same time, corresponding images surfaced in his mind. A young man held a Talisman Brush and swiftly sketched across a sheet of pristine Talisman Paper.

As he sketched, he infused it with a unique form and spirit.

Talisman light burst forth, and the dense demonic killing aura gathered, shockingly forming the phantom image of a Snow Demon Wolf!

"Blood Demon Talisman; Blood Wolf Talisman!"

Lin Fan's heart shook violently as he stared fixedly at the scene.

As if blessed by sudden inspiration, Lin Fan quickly took out his Talisman Brush, prepared the wolf blood and Cinnabar, and began sketching across the Talisman Paper.

His technique was relatively slow and not as fluid as that young man's, but every movement and the force behind it were controlled with extraordinary precision.

At the same time, Lin Fan savored the form and spirit of the Snow Demon Wolf and infused it into the Blood Demonic Rune.

Buzz!

The blood-colored talisman light surged, almost dyeing the entire Hidden Scripture Pavilion Second Floor red. A powerful, astonishing fluctuation spread outward.

A talisman fully took shape. Its blood-soaked killing aura gathered, forming the faint phantom image of a Snow Demon Wolf.

"I... succeeded..."

Lin Fan was both shocked and delighted.

This was the first true Blood Demon Talisman he had made, which also meant that Lin Fan had become a true Blood Talisman Master!

He hurriedly summoned his panel to inspect his latest changes.

Name: Lin Fan

Lifespan: 1365

Talent: Pre-emptive Dao Fruit

Realm: Meridian Condensing Realm (Second Grade)

Cultivation Methods: Intermediate Demonic Arts (Initiation), Blood Convergence Method (Minor Accomplishment), Talisman Secret Tome (Perfection)

"At present, I can only make low-tier Blood Demon Talismans. Going by the ranks of Blood Talisman Masters, I'm at most a first-grade Talisman Master."

"However, even a first-grade Talisman Master is an extremely rare existence on Blood Soul Peak."

Lin Fan's eyes shone brightly as he muttered to himself.

After pondering for a moment, he decided to reveal that he had become a Blood Talisman Master only after some time had passed.

Otherwise, exposing such astonishing talent in talisman-making might not necessarily be a good thing.

Especially after witnessing the complicated circle surrounding Blood Talisman Masters last time, Lin Fan had realized that there were also many competitive and vested-interest relationships between Blood Talisman Masters.

After pre-empting the "Talisman Secret Tome" to perfection, Lin Fan did not intend to stop. Instead, he consumed another fifty years of lifespan and pre-empted the "Intermediate Demonic Arts" to the proficient level.

His cultivation also rose further. From the original second grade of the Meridian Condensing Realm, he broke through to the third grade of the Meridian Condensing Realm.

Not long afterward, Lin Fan returned to his cave abode.

"Brother Lin... I want to..."

He had just closed the stone door when a hot, soft body clung tightly to him like an octopus.

"I want some too..."

Before Lin Fan could react, another graceful body pressed against him from behind.

Lin Fan chuckled and said, "Tonight, one dragon plays with two phoenixes."

As he spoke, he held one in each arm, carrying Zhou Wanqing and Wang Yuyao to the bed.

After spending this period of time together, the two women had grown increasingly unable to leave Lin Fan, and they initiated Dual Cultivation almost every day.

Lin Fan was a cultivator with a sturdy physique. If he had been an ordinary person, he would have collapsed long ago.

Moans rose and fell. Lin Fan showed no sign of fatigue, like an unfeeling machine, until the two women finally could not withstand him any longer.

An hour later, the two women sank into deep sleep.

Lin Fan remained vigorous and lively, without the slightest hint of sleepiness.

Just then, Lin Fan's heart stirred, and he instinctively raised his head.

He saw a gecko on the stone wall, staring at him with a half-smiling expression.

Lin Fan froze, then quickly rose and said respectfully, "Master Ruan."

"You have quite the stamina, boy."

The gecko opened its mouth, and Master Ruan's aged voice came out.

"Master Ruan, you came to visit in the middle of the night. Surely you didn't come just to tease me?" Lin Fan asked with a bitter smile.

The gecko glared at him, then suddenly opened its mouth and spat out a small booklet.

The booklet landed in Lin Fan's hand. Written on its cover were the words "Talisman Secret Manual."

Lin Fan asked cautiously, "Master Ruan, this is..."

"The Secret Tome and the Secret Manual differ by only one word, but they are worlds apart. The 'Talisman Secret Tome' you obtained from Yun Peng before was an abridged version of the 'Talisman Secret Manual.'"

"If you want to become a Blood Talisman Master as soon as possible, you can study what's inside carefully."

"Remember, without my permission, you must not pass it on privately."

The gecko transformed from Master Ruan issued the warning in a deep voice.

This Talisman Secret Manual was not his true inheritance, but it still contained much of his painstaking effort. If it were passed on, it would be no good for either him or Lin Fan.

Lin Fan nodded and said, "Yes."

After giving Lin Fan one last glance, the gecko swiftly crawled along the wall and left the cave abode through a crack beside the corner.

After confirming that Master Ruan had left, Lin Fan let out a sigh of relief.

Looking at the "Talisman Secret Manual" in his hand, he felt somewhat conflicted. If he studied it, that would amount to tacitly agreeing to become Master Ruan's inheritor. If he did not study it, Master Ruan would have a hard time letting him off.

There were benefits, but even more drawbacks.

Lin Fan sighed softly and said, "Forget it. I'll study it first. Even if the sky falls, that'll be a problem for later."

On one of the main peaks of Blood Soul Peak, an old man dressed in white robes with golden patterns suddenly opened his eyes.

His eyes shone with vigor as he muttered, "The 'Talisman Secret Manual' is obscure and difficult to understand. I want to see exactly how long it will take this boy to learn what's inside."

Back then, even his disciple Yun Peng had spent several years before barely learning part of its contents.

Outside the cave abode.

Yun Peng was staring fixedly at Beautiful Mistress.

He was handsome and debonair, his eyes undisguised and aggressive as they gazed at Beautiful Mistress's chest. The graceful curves and fair skin made him swallow involuntarily.

Beautiful Mistress did not take offense. Instead, she provocatively thrust out her chest and said coquettishly, "If only your master were like you."

Yun Peng smiled and said, "Master puts all his energy into talismans. He definitely isn't deliberately neglecting Mistress."

"If Mistress feels lonely, I'm willing to take Master's place and look after you."

As he spoke, he placed his hand on Beautiful Mistress's slender waist.

Their gazes met, almost able to draw silk between them.

Fortunately, this was Master Ruan's cave abode. Though their hearts itched with desire, they did not dare to do anything too improper.