Drawing Talismans, First-Rank Talisman Master

Hun Han's first Character Sign-in was on Qin Lan, where he obtained the Profound-tier Mid-grade movement technique—Netherworld Ghost Shadow.

Hun Han's second Character Sign-in was on Hun Tiandi, where he obtained the divine artifact—Teleportation Star Disk.

The third Character Sign-in was on Xiao Xun'er, where he obtained the growth-type close-combat Fighting Skill—Overlord Fist.

The fourth Character Sign-in was on Ya Fei, where he obtained one hundred rare business books.

Now, with his fifth Character Sign-in approaching, what good item would he obtain? Hun Han's eyes sparkled, his heart filled with excitement.

"Ding dong!"

As Hun Han's palm gently touched Zi Yan's, the system's voice finally rang out.

"Congratulations, you have made physical contact with Zi Yan and successfully signed in. You have obtained: a bottle of Dragon Clan Essence Blood!"

Dragon Clan Essence Blood: Originating from the Ancient Void Dragon clan, its energy is extremely pure and has miraculous effects in tempering the body.

After shaking hands with Zi Yan, Hun Han entered the great hall and impatiently took out a red medicinal cauldron, nearly half a meter tall, from his Storage Ring.

The cauldron was dark red all over, with faint glimmers. Beneath the cauldron, two beast-headed snake heads were carved. Their gaping mouths formed connected fire holes.

Having two holes meant this was a two-mouthed cauldron, likely Tier 2. Cauldron grades were divided by the number of fire holes; the more holes, the higher the cauldron's grade. Even such an ordinary cauldron had cost the Exploding Heaven Gang leader one hundred thousand Gold Coins.

The ability to casually produce one hundred thousand Gold Coins meant Hun Han wasn't particularly curious about the Exploding Heaven Gang leader's identity. After all, for a Dou Huang expert, a mere one hundred thousand Gold Coins was pocket change.

Currently, Hun Han's cultivation was still low, and he didn't possess an Exotic Flame, nor could he transform Dou Qi into fire. Therefore, to refine medicinal ingredients, he still needed an Alchemist's cauldron.

Hun Han sat cross-legged and took a deep breath. Although he had no mentor, he possessed a divine perspective and a deep understanding of alchemy.

Closing his eyes, his excellent soul perception played a crucial role. Soon, Hun Han located the Wood Element within his body.

Next, Hun Han opened his eyes, extended a finger, and lightly tapped a fire hole, channeling a stream of red and green Qi. Under the Qi's influence, Hun Han keenly sensed that the volatile factors in the flames were being neutralized by the Wood Element. A stable flame formed within the cauldron.

I'm truly a genius! Hun Han rejoiced inwardly. This was his first time familiarizing himself with a cauldron, and he had already managed to form a stable flame.

"Now, for the second step!"

To draw talismans, one needed a talisman brush. High-level Talisman Masters could draw talismans with their bare hands. Hun Han, however, couldn't reach that level yet.

The method for making a talisman brush was described in great detail in the Talisman Secret Codex that Hun Han had obtained from his sign-in. Nowadays, Talisman Masters were almost extinct on the Dou Qi Continent, making talisman brushes extremely rare in the market. Helplessly, Hun Han had to make one himself.

There were only two materials for the talisman brush: a sturdy pen barrel capable of withstanding the energy of the refined medicinal liquid, and hair.

It turns out, I really am a genius! Hun Han admired himself inwardly.

An hour later, a passable talisman brush lay before Hun Han. A small formation was at the tip of the brush; runes were carved inside the pen barrel; and the bristles were made from the hair of a Flame Rhinoceros.

The talisman brush looked a bit crude, but it was at least usable. As for its grade, it couldn't be rated yet. However, it was sufficient for refining the lowest-grade, Tier 1 talismans.

"Time to refine the medicinal liquid! Blood Spirit Ganoderma, Flame Grass, and a Tier 1 Fire Attribute Magic Core!" Hun Han flicked his finger, tossing these three ingredients sequentially into the snake heads coiled above the cauldron.

As soon as the Blood Spirit Ganoderma, Flame Grass, and Tier 1 Fire Attribute Magic Core entered the cauldron, Hun Han immediately used his soul perception to tightly control the flame's temperature.

Under Hun Han's control, the Blood Spirit Ganoderma gradually shed its outer layer, its contained juices being roasted out. Subsequently, the Flame Grass and the Fire Attribute Magic Core were also refined into luminous droplets.

"Haha, success on the first try! I'm definitely an alchemy prodigy, even Xiao Yan can't compare to me!"

With his divine perspective, Hun Han knew that Xiao Yan had failed several times just in refining ingredients during his first attempt at alchemy. Yet, Hun Han had succeeded in one go. Such alchemy talent, he wondered whose genes he inherited.

Certainly not from his cheap father, Hun Tiandi.

"Next is drawing the talisman!" Hun Han took several deep breaths, calming his mind and entering his optimal state.

Drawing talismans was actually quite simple. Using the talisman brush, the refined medicinal liquid droplets were applied to leather in specific patterns. Different patterns would grant the talisman different magical effects.

Medicinal ingredients, talisman brush, and leather were the three essential elements for drawing talismans. If the toughness of the talisman brush and leather were insufficient to withstand the energy of the medicinal liquid droplets, there was a risk of brush or talisman explosion, similar to alchemy failures. Generally, a Tier 1 talisman required at least a Tier 1 talisman brush and Tier 1 Demonic Beast leather.

Hun Han closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, recalling the key points in his mind. He picked up the brush, placing the three refined droplets into the space within the pen barrel. He released his soul perception, controlling the droplets inside. Then, he began to draw on the leather.

Don't underestimate the difficulty. Drawing talismans, like alchemy, was meticulous work; even the slightest detail could affect the final outcome. Moreover, the control over each stroke's movement and width would severely impact the talisman's quality.

"Phew~ Done!"

Hun Han's eyes were filled with immense surprise. He had successfully drawn his first talisman. Before him, the leather was no longer ordinary. It emitted a faint, blood-red glow. The strokes were clearly lacking refinement. However, for his first attempt, it was at least a success.

"Is this a talisman?" the Exploding Heaven Gang leader asked curiously.

"Mm."

Hun Han nodded, his gaze filled with pride. His talent far exceeded his imagination. Being able to successfully draw a Tier 1 talisman meant he was already a Tier 1 Talisman Master.

"Can it be eaten?" Zi Yan asked expectantly.

"No!" Hun Han shook his head slightly.

"Quick, try using it!" the Exploding Heaven Gang leader urged, as he had never seen a talisman before.

"Mm."

Hun Han nodded slightly. Using a talisman was very simple. One only needed to infuse a wisp of soul power into it.

As Hun Han's soul power seeped into the talisman, it immediately emitted a fiery red light and began to burn automatically. Then, a rune, as if controlled by threads, landed on Hun Han. A fiery red light formed around him, along with the mysterious rune.

The fiery red light not only clung to Hun Han's body but also flickered within his bloodline.

This was merely a Tier 1 defensive talisman—the Blood Rock Talisman. It would be a crucial treasure for Hun Han to approach Exotic Water!