Early the next morning, several people gathered outside.
Wang De stood at the front of the team and whispered a few words to Wang Lu beside him.
The team left the outskirts of Yunyang Marketplace, went up the official road, and walked in the direction of Qinghe Market.
Wang De slowed down and walked next to Li Yuan.
The two walked side by side for a while, and Wang De spoke first.
"With your cultivation speed and your accumulation during this period, you are almost reaching the threshold of Qi Refining Seventh Layer."
Li Yuan said nothing.
Wang De did not ask further questions and continued.
"Qi Refining Seventh Layer is the starting point for the later stage. This hurdle is difficult to overcome."
He lowered his voice a little.
"You have two ways to go."
"The first one is to use your contribution to auction a Breakthrough Pill inside the Wang Family. You can't buy Breakthrough Pill if you want. Only a few are released in the internal auction every year, and the competition is very high. And once you take this route, no matter whether you end up using this Medicinal Pill, the contract period with the Wang Family will be extended."
He held out a finger.
"It will probably be extended for three to five years. The specific amount depends on Medicinal Pill's grade and your contribution."
"Article 2." He stretched out another finger.
"Break through by yourself. After breaking through to Qi Refining Late Stage, you can negotiate terms with the Wang Family and shorten the contract period."
Li Yuan looked at him.
"How to talk."
"Two situations." Wang De's tone was flat.
"If you do nothing, you can complete the remaining years of the contract as normal according to the original contract. No more, no less. But if you are willing to take on a task, the years can be shortened after completion."
He paused.
"The tasks are assigned by the Wang Family, and they are generally not too difficult. The specific tasks will not be assigned until you truly break through to the later stages. People with different cultivation levels and different expertise will receive different tasks."
Li Yuan was silent for a few breaths.
"Contribute to the auction Breakthrough Pill and extend the contract. Break through by yourself and accept the task to shorten the contract."
Wang De nodded.
"It's almost like these two. The first one is stable, but the cost is high. The second one depends on your ability."
He glanced at Li Yuan.
"With your current accumulation, the second path is not impossible."
Li Yuan hummed.
Wang De didn't say anything more and walked back to the front of the team at a faster pace.
The team walked along the official road for three days.
On the evening of the third day, the wall of Qinghe Market appeared in view.
The gray stone walls cast long shadows in the setting sun, and there were two monks on duty standing at the door on the east and west sides. The market has expanded a few months ago, with a row of new stone houses built in the south, and the wall has also been extended outwards.
The team dispersed at the gate of Fangshi. Wang De led a few people in the direction of Management Office, while the rest went back to their respective places.
Li Yuan went directly to the Talisman Hall.
Talisman Hall's courtyard has not changed much from when he left. The courtyard complex is made of gray bricks and black tiles, and the air is filled with the smell of Spirit Ink and Cinnabar. Several Talisman Making teachers were busy in the side room and nodded when they saw Li Yuan come in.
Li Yuan went to Steward.
Steward is a monk in his forties with a square face, sitting behind a table piled with Bamboo Slip.
"Back." Steward pulled out a document and handed it over.
"This is the reward for your mission in Yunyang Marketplace. Your contribution and Spirit Stone are both in it. Check it yourself."
Li Yuan took the document and took a look. The numbers of Contribution Point and Spirit Stone were clearly listed.
Steward pulled out another document from the desktop.
"One more thing. Before you left, it was Grade C Talisman Master." He pushed the paperwork over. "Now I have been promoted to B grade."
Li Yuan took the paperwork.
The document is written very clearly. Grade B Talisman Master, Talisman Crafting Art. If the total Proficiency degree reaches Minor Accomplishment and you master the First-Tier Superior-Grade Talisman production method, you will be automatically promoted.
Attached is a treatment description for Grade B Talisman Master.
Li Yuan Look at each item one by one.
Article 1: You can receive one First-Order Mid-Grade or below Talisman Making method for free every month.
Article 2: The contribution ratio for Talisman Making tasks has been increased, from the standard ratio of level C to 20%.
Article 3: The upper limit of contribution that can be overdrafted has been reduced by 50% from the level C level.
Li Yuan's eyes paused on the third item.
On the contrary, there are fewer contributions that can be overdrawn.
Steward seemed to see his doubts and explained.
"Grade B Talisman Master can take on more tasks and earn more, so the overdraft limit will naturally be reduced. What the above means is that at this level, you should no longer rely on overdrafts to live."
Li Yuan Put the documents away.
"Where can I get the monthly free method?"
"Scripture Pavilion first floor."
Steward took out a wooden sign from the drawer and handed it to him. "Take this. You can choose one at the beginning of each month. This month's quota has not been used, so you can go now."
Li Yuan took the wooden sign and left Steward's house.
Went directly to the Scripture Pavilion of the Talisman Hall.
The layout of the first floor of the Scripture Pavilion has not changed from the last time. Wooden shelves are arranged from the ground to the roof, and Bamboo Slip and booklets are placed according to grade.
Li Yuan walked to the area of First-Order Mid-Grade.
There are obviously fewer Bamboo Slips on the shelves in this area, and a wooden sign is inserted next to each volume to indicate the name and introduction.
Li Yuan looked at each roll along the shelf.
Barrier Breaking Talisman.
Spirit Shield Talisman.
Spirit Gathering Array Talisman.
Li Yuan's footsteps stopped in front of the last volume.
Barrier Breaking Talisman.
Spirit Shield Talisman.
Spirit Gathering Array Talisman.
Li Yuan's footsteps stopped in front of the last volume.
The wooden sign next to it reads: Spirit Gathering Array Talisman, First-Order Mid-Grade. It is difficult to make and involves the cross-knowledge of Talisman Dao and Array Dao. Its function is to gather the surrounding Spiritual Qi to form a small-scale spirit gathering effect, which can assist cultivation.
Spirit Gathering Array Talisman.
Talisman Dao crosses Array Dao.
Li Yuan took this roll of Bamboo Slip off the shelf and weighed it. The bamboo slices were yellowed, the beef tendon rope was tightly woven, and the weight was nearly twice as heavy as the ordinary Low-grade First-Order Talisman Making method.
Li Yuan thought for a while, picked up Spirit Gathering Array Talisman, and went to Management Office to register.
Steward made a note in the book and took back the wooden sign.
"Just get it. Come back early next month."
Li Yuan put Bamboo Slip into the storage bag and took out Scripture Pavilion.
Return to the Talisman Hall residence area and open the door of your stone house.
The house had been empty for several months, and a thin layer of dust accumulated on the tabletop. After Li Yuan was transported Cleaning Spell, the dust dispersed, and the tabletop and bed board became clean again.
Arrange the contents in the storage bag. Talisman Making materials are placed in the side cabinet, Medicinal Pill bottles are arranged on the corner of the table, and Bamboo Slip and booklets are stacked together.
Spirit Gathering Array Talisman and Bamboo Slip were placed alone in the middle of the table.