After a thought, Xu Yi said, "You two suit my temperament quite well, so I'll speak plainly. To tell you the truth, I come from an Aristocratic Clan that has rarely appeared in the world. This is my first time venturing out since my cultivation made great strides. I know nothing of the customs, principles, or cultivation common sense of the Central Profound Continent. I ask you both to enlighten me."
This explanation finally dispelled their doubts. The two exchanged another round of polite refusals, repeatedly saying they would never presume to do so.
Xu Yi pointed at the old man. "How did you know my cultivation level as soon as you heard I was going to try making talismans?"
Old Su was speechless. He had never expected Xu Yi to ask such a question. Then he noticed Steward Fang repeatedly signaling him to hurry up and answer, so he hastily said, "It's quite simple. Only when one's Yin Soul has reached the third rank can one control a split soul to draw Talisman Patterns. And for one's Yin Soul to reach the third rank, one must have at least reached the Late Soul Sensing Stage. That is how this junior knew your cultivation level, senior."
"So that's how it is."
Xu Yi murmured to himself, then continued, "Could it be that drawing Talisman Patterns places extremely high demands on the resilience of one's Yin Soul? Then can I understand it this way: the greater the resilience of one's Yin Soul, the easier it is to draw talismans?"
"Exactly. The resilience of one's Yin Soul determines how cohesive the split soul is. The more cohesive it is, the easier it is to control. It's like holding grass, wood, or a writing brush in one's hands. Holding wood is naturally easier