First-Rank Spirit Talisman Master

The Complete Guide to Low-Grade Spirit Talismans was not thick, consisting of only twenty-odd pages.

It recorded the drawing methods and patterns for fifteen First-Rank Low-Grade Spirit Talismans, as well as the precautions required during the early stages of talisman crafting.

Besides that, beneath the drawing methods and patterns for each First-Rank Low-Grade Spirit Talisman were detailed notes on the insights gained from crafting spirit talismans.

Zhao Huaian read with rapt attention, so absorbed that he lost track of everything else.

Time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, three days had gone by.

Over those three days, Zhao Huaian did nothing else, devoting himself wholly to studying the Complete Guide to Low-Grade Spirit Talismans.

Thanks to his excellent memory, after three days, Zhao Huaian had firmly committed every technique for crafting spirit talismans within it to memory.

Of course, understanding it in his head and actually putting it into practice were two entirely different things.

"Phew... It records fifteen First-Rank Low-Grade Spirit Talismans in total, but only five truly fit the mainstream market."

"Five low-grade spirit talismans suited to the mainstream market are enough. Besides, given my current circumstances, trying to chew more than I can swallow would only backfire. What I need to do is focus on learning to draw one First-Rank Low-Grade Spirit Talisman."

"Only then can I draw a large number of spirit talismans in a short time, earn enough Spirit Stones, and repay the debt with its exorbitant interest."

Thinking of the five First-Rank Low-Grade Spirit Talismans that were quite popular in the Market, Zhao Huaian pondered silently.

Those five First-Rank Low-Grade Spirit Talismans were: the Water Arrow Talisman, Protective Talisman, Light Body Talisman, Freezing Talisman, and Concealment Talisman.

Each spirit talisman possessed its own unique characteristics and functions.

The most important among them were the offensive Water Arrow Talisman, the defensive Protective Talisman, and the Light Body Talisman, which was specifically used to enhance speed.

As he considered the characteristics and functions of these five talismans, Zhao Huaian soon made up his mind.

Water Arrow Talisman!

All fear came from insufficient firepower!

So Zhao Huaian decided to first learn the offensive Water Arrow Talisman.

On one hand, it would strengthen his own abilities; on the other, the Water Arrow Talisman was more popular among early- and mid-stage Qi Refining cultivators in the Market.

There was not much preparation needed for First-Rank Low-Grade Spirit Talismans in the beginning—only Black Ink, Talisman Paper, and a Talisman Brush were required.

With his mind made up, Zhao Huaian had never been one to dawdle. After recalling the precautions for drawing a Water Arrow Talisman, he immediately spread out the Talisman Paper, picked up his brush, and began to draw.

As the Spiritual Energy within his body slowly flowed into the Talisman Brush, Zhao Huaian focused intently, drawing stroke by stroke according to the Water Arrow Talisman's pattern and method in his mind.

Yet just as he reached the halfway point, the Talisman Brush trembled, and the entire sheet of Talisman Paper instantly burst into flames, turning into a pile of ash.

"Failed!"

Looking at the Talisman Paper that had turned to ash, Zhao Huaian wiped the fine sweat from his forehead, with little change in expression.

Because he knew perfectly well that he had never been any sort of genius. Everything he possessed now had been gained through the Attribute Heavenly Book and hard work.

This was only his first time personally drawing a spirit talisman. Making mistakes was entirely normal.

"Keep at it!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhao Huaian readjusted his condition, recalled where he had gone wrong just now, and lowered his brush tip once more.

Seven days later.

Spring rain pattered outside the window, carrying the Fragrance of Green Grass.

Inside the room, Zhao Huaian worked with meticulous care, his eyes brimming with concentration as the Spiritual Energy within his body flowed steadily into the Talisman Brush.

As the brush tip continued to glide, the Water Arrow Talisman's pattern on the Talisman Paper grew ever more complete.

About half an incense stick later, a brilliant azure glow suddenly blossomed from the earthen-yellow Talisman Paper. The Water Arrow pattern shimmered vividly upon it, Flowing Light swirling across its surface.

"Success!"

Looking at the completed First-Rank Low-Grade Water Arrow Talisman, Zhao Huaian's lips curled upward, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He had finally mastered a skill, gaining an initial grasp of the way of low-grade spirit talismans.

With this specialty, he could now fully carry out the money-making plan he had previously devised and obtain a large number of Spirit Stones to purchase Cultivation Resources.

As he thought of this, Zhao Huaian's smile deepened. He turned his attention to the Attribute Heavenly Book in his mind.

Name: Zhao Huaian

Lifespan: 15/108

Cultivation: Qi Refining Layer Three (2/100)

Cultivation Art: Azure Wood Art (Mastered 289/400)

Spells: Fireball Spell (Mastered 36/400), Earth Wall Spell (Mastered 12/400), Entangle Spell (Proficient 65/200)

First-Rank Spirit Talisman Master (1/100): Water Arrow Talisman (Beginner 1/100)

Skills: Medical Skill (Perfected 465/6400), Flying Needles (Grandmaster 1012/3200), Gentle Breeze Footwork (Grandmaster 231/3200)

"Sure enough, with the Attribute Heavenly Book, I can now be considered a first-rank Spirit Talisman Master. And the proficiency for the Water Arrow Talisman has finally appeared as well."

Looking at the changes to the attributes in his mind, a smile appeared at the corners of Zhao Huaian's lips.

"Next, with proficiency guiding me, as long as I work hard enough, I'll definitely reach a hundred percent success rate in the future, and the Water Arrow Talismans will only become more and more perfect."

Muttering to himself, Zhao Huaian dipped his brush in ink, spread out a fresh sheet of Talisman Paper, and began to display his talent for grinding himself to the bone.

Water Arrow Talisman (Proficiency 5/200)

Half a month passed. Every day, Zhao Huaian stayed in his room, single-mindedly drawing Water Arrow Talismans.

Through half a month of hard work, his Water Arrow Talisman skill had now risen to the proficient level, and he had accumulated more than a hundred Water Arrow Talismans.

Zhao Huaian was extremely satisfied with such results.

"Not bad. With the Spiritual Energy reserves of my Qi Refining Layer Three cultivation, I could originally only successfully draw five to seven Water Arrow Talismans a day."

"But as my Water Arrow Talisman technique has reached the proficient level, my success rate has greatly increased. I can now reliably produce ten Water Arrow Talismans a day."

"At most, another twenty days. After twenty days, as my Water Arrow Talisman technique improves, the number I can steadily produce each day will only keep increasing."

Looking at the hundred-odd Water Arrow Talismans laid out on the table, Zhao Huaian gave a pleased laugh, his heart filled with anticipation.

After all, this was the result of half a month's hard work.

Over the past half month, in order to draw Water Arrow Talismans, the time he spent cultivating each day had been greatly reduced. His cultivation experience had only increased by two points.

But it was all worth it.

Though it had greatly delayed his cultivation progress for the past half month, once he paid off his debt, he would be able to earn a large number of Spirit Stones in the future.

With Spirit Stones, why worry about Cultivation Resources?

The little cultivation progress delayed now would be utterly insignificant once he had abundant Cultivation Resources in the future.

Zhao Huaian knew perfectly well which mattered more.

"There isn't much Talisman Paper and Black Ink left. It's time to go out and restock."

After glancing once more at the few dozen sheets of Talisman Paper remaining, Zhao Huaian prepared to head out and purchase a large quantity of talisman-making materials.

Moreover, he still had over a hundred Water Arrow Talismans on hand. It was time to set up a stall in Greenwood Market and sell them.

After making some preparations in the room, Zhao Huaian was about to leave when he suddenly recalled Liu Bohu's earlier warning.

"Ah, what a sin. This is simply a disaster falling from the sky for no reason!"

Thinking that someone might be plotting against him, Zhao Huaian could not help but sigh and shake his head.

He carefully pushed open the door and surveyed his surroundings. There was no one outside at the moment.

Zhao Huaian let out a long sigh of relief. After rummaging through his bundle, he slipped out without a sound.

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