Spirit-Linking Methods

Xie Yuxin would have heard about the trouble he had caused at the market, and when she failed to find him at the tavern, she should be able to guess where he had gone.

Shen Luo did not head straight for the Sky Pit Inn. He took a wide detour, passing a small river along the way. He even slipped into the water and used the Water-Repelling Art to travel a long distance along the riverbed before circling back to the inn.

The Sky Pit Inn was quiet. Had he not witnessed it himself, he would have found it hard to imagine that a bloody battle had taken place here not long ago.

He did not linger at the inn. He entered the Sky Pit again and soon reached the place where he had last cultivated in seclusion. Finding a hidden spot, he sat down, his expression thoughtful.

He had offended Azure Water Gate and those two Mount Putuo disciples. He did not fear them, but he could not ignore the possibility of retaliation.

He had only just broken through to the Mid Grain-Bigug Stage, so he could not raise his cultivation again anytime soon. If he wanted to grow stronger, he would have to rely on outside means.

Although he had gathered all the materials for the Pure Yang Sword Embryo, he still lacked Spirit Fire and could not forge it yet.

"Good thing I bought talisman-making materials at the market." Shen Luo found a broad, flat stone and laid out the materials needed for Immobilization Talismans, Armor-Shattering Talismans, Armored Horse Talismans, and the others.

He closed his eyes for a moment and calmed his mind. Then he began making talisman paper, mixing Talisman Ink, and drawing talismans.

Before he knew it, noon had arrived the next day. Only