First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master

[Name: Lin Chang'an]

[Lifespan: 45/109]

[Realm: Qi Refining Sixth Layer (1/100)]

[Technique: Evergreen Art (Grandmaster: 1899/5000)]

[Skills: Golden Light Talisman (Grandmaster 159/5000), Godly Travel Talisman (Mastery 996/1000), Flying Sword Talisman (Grandmaster 879/5000)]

[Spells: Wood Spirit Thorn [Perfect 198/10000], Fireball Technique (Mastery 923/1000), Breath Concealment Technique (Grandmaster 378/5000), Invisibility Technique (Grandmaster 116/5000), Object Manipulation Technique (Mastery 992/1000)...]

When Lin Chang'an returned home, he rarely carried the scent of wine on him.

"I never expected that the First-Rank High-Grade Talisman I'd had no clue about before would now be within reach."

Looking at the inheritance Jade Slip for the First Tier Golden Light Talisman in his hand, Lin Chang'an could not help but smile.

Sure enough, high risk brought high returns.

His previous investment in Yun Yao could have gone up in smoke if it failed.

But the rewards after success had also been worth it.

"People truly had different fates. Not only did she become a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, she even took a Golden Core Elder as her master. That luck is simply beyond comparison."

Lin Chang'an sighed with emotion, recalling how she had once been a little girl when the four of them had taken the assessment together.

Yet in the brief span of twenty-five years, their statuses had become as different as heaven and earth.

"A Foundation Establishment Cultivator has a lifespan of two hundred years. That really makes one green with envy."

Lin Chang'an spoke with a hint of sourness. He was already forty-five. Although cultivating the Evergreen Art could prolong his life, compared to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, the difference was far more than slight.

"I must attempt Foundation Establishment before I turn sixty. Even if I fail, I'll have no regrets."

At this thought, a trace of determination appeared on Lin Chang'an's face.

After cultivating bitterly for so many years, and now possessing talent, the elusive Foundation Establishment that others saw as a mirage might not be impossible to him.

"A First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master... a chance at Foundation Establishment may be hard to come by, but if ten First-Order High-Grade Talisman Masters supplied the resources, then there might not be no chance."

Thinking of how he could remain in peak condition forever, Lin Chang'an smiled.

First-Order Low-Grade Talismans were worth between two Spirit Crystals and one Spirit Stone. Mid-Grade Talismans sold for between three and seven Spirit Stones, while Upper-Grade Talismans were directly worth between thirty and fifty Spirit Stones.

"An ordinary First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master can earn around a hundred Spirit Stones a month after costs when in good condition. I, however, can earn ten times that."

That was still under the condition that he did not sacrifice cultivation time. Otherwise, he could earn even more.

"First-Order High-Grade Talismans have extremely demanding requirements for talisman paper and Cinnabar. Although I bought some before, outsiders would see that as normal behavior. After all, no Talisman Master was willing to settle for the status quo. But buying in large quantities would easily arouse suspicion."

Lin Chang'an frowned. Moreover, First-Order High-Grade Talismans were not so easily concealed.

"And the inheritance of First-Order High-Grade Talismans can't be hidden. Once Yun Yao thanked me face-to-face at the banquet, it could no longer be concealed."

Lin Chang'an pondered this inwardly. Still, Yun Yao was helping him this way.

"Appointed as one of the Foundation Establishment Cultivators stationed at the Market... I really envy her for having a Golden Core Elder as backing."

For someone like Yun Yao, who had just achieved Foundation Establishment and could immediately come to the rear, it was obvious that she had earned the appreciation of her Golden Core Master. Otherwise, how could she have been assigned such a fine post?

"A First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master, huh? It looks like the news will spread in a few days."

Lin Chang'an smiled and shook his head, taking out the few precious Talismans he had left, along with the tiny bit of Cinnabar remaining.

"The complete inheritance of the First Tier Golden Light Talisman is more intricate and requires even more precise control."

Taking a deep breath, Lin Chang'an's expression turned solemn. He picked up his Spirit Pen, dipped it in the precious Cinnabar, and slowly began drawing on a sheet unlike ordinary talisman paper.

[Golden Light Talisman +2 (Grandmaster 161/5000)]

As faint golden light swirled around it, a satisfied smile appeared on Lin Chang'an's face.

"First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master!"

The next day.

"Big Brother Lin."

The first person to visit was unexpectedly Li Erniu. Er Niu looked somewhat awkward, and it was obvious the Zhou Family had sent him.

Seeing this, Lin Chang'an inwardly thought that the Zhou Family was truly cunning.

"Big Brother Lin, the clan already knows that the Little Princess kept us at the Gathering Immortal Pavilion last night. This morning, Grandfather Zhou Antai asked me to come find you."

Li Erniu was an honest man and did not wish to damage their relationship over this. The first thing he did upon arriving was explain everything clearly.

"Er Niu, there's no need for this between us."

Lin Chang'an waved his hand with a light smile. He naturally understood Er Niu's difficulties.

Only after seeing that Lin Chang'an did not blame him did Li Erniu let out a sigh of relief. He then took out the item his lineage had given him from his Storage Bag.

"Big Brother Lin, Grandfather Zhou Antai asked me to give this to you."

When he saw what Er Niu had taken out, Lin Chang'an was first stunned, then silently praised the Zhou Family. As expected of a great clan that had stood for a hundred years.

They handled matters openly and generously.

This item was the external employment contract he had signed with the Zhou Family five years ago. The Zhou Family's meaning could not have been clearer.

A First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master might be worth winning over, but this Talisman Master was also friends with a Foundation Establishment Cultivator backed by a Golden Core powerhouse.

That made his status entirely different.

"The Zhou Family is truly willing to spend."

Holding the contract, Lin Chang'an chuckled. Beside him, Er Niu scratched his head awkwardly and said in a low voice,

"Big Brother Lin, actually, Grandfather Antai gave me quite a few benefits too."

Lin Chang'an immediately laughed. Well, Er Niu really was honest.

But on second thought, this was also a roundabout way of befriending a Foundation Establishment Cultivator with connections. Naturally, they could afford to give up such a small amount.

"Er Niu, give this Spirit Talisman to Senior Zhou and thank him for me."

Since the Zhou Family had acted openly, Lin Chang'an was not the sort of person to be petty. With a hearty laugh, he directly took out a Talisman as a return gift.

When Li Erniu saw this Talisman, his eyes immediately widened.

"Big Brother Lin, you really broke through and became a First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master!"

Er Niu could not be blamed for his shock. Five years ago, Lin Chang'an had still looked frustrated and unfulfilled. Then he broke through to become a First-Order Mid-Grade Talisman Master.

Now, he had become a First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master. At this moment, Er Niu felt that, in terms of status, he had become the one at the very bottom.

Even the Little Marquis, Shen Lie, had married Junior Sister and was now managing the Little Princess Yun Yao's Chamber of Commerce.

"Just luck. After studying for twenty-five years, I finally entered the path of Talismans."

Lin Chang'an spoke with a humble expression. Given his experiences, others would only think he had accumulated enough before finally making a breakthrough.

There were far too many people in the Cultivation World who studied for decades without making the slightest progress, only to suddenly achieve enlightenment overnight.

"A First-Order High-Grade Talisman Master... how many Spirit Stones can that earn in a year?"

Li Erniu spoke enviously. If he had such ability, he would not have to worry over the brat back home.

Other than Spiritual Root talent, cultivation placed even greater emphasis on one word: resources.

The two of them had both been delayed by a lack of resources.

"Big Brother Lin, don't worry. Once I return and report to the clan, I'll have completed my task."

Lin Chang'an did not make things difficult for Er Niu. Likewise, after explaining the Zhou Family's task at the beginning, Er Niu completely set it aside.

Seeing Er Niu patting his chest, Lin Chang'an smiled and nodded.

Since the Zhou Family had extended goodwill, he naturally would not act arrogantly. After all, the more friends one had, the more roads lay ahead.