The Gold Talisman Page

Three months later.

Zhou Ning sat cross-legged on a cotton cushion in the main room, with a gold seal hanging in front of him.

This was refined from second-tier spirit jade and can contain Spirit Planting energy.

He summoned a burst of Law Power, which radiated a golden-fire color and was intensely bright.

Zhou Ning's Divine Sense transformed into threads, probing into the surging Law Power.

The Soul-Nurturing Wood Jade Pendant on his chest rippled with white light, keeping his mind clear at all times.

Years of alchemy experience have made Zhou Ning's manipulation of spiritual power extremely refined. He extracted pure golden energy from the golden fire and introduced it into the spiritual jade.

The next one, the last ray of gold filling in, suddenly burst forth with a dazzling, extraordinary light.

The Secret Method "Jade-Casting True Gold Talisman" is complete!

Zhou Ning's lips curled up. "After years of research, I've figured out the tricks of the trade. Then, for forty-nine days, I'll introduce a strand of golden energy each day to create a page of golden talisman."

He made a series of hand Hand Seals, compressing the golden talisman layer by layer, making it smaller and smaller, brighter and brighter, until it was only the size of a fingernail.

Zhou Ning opened his mouth and swallowed, the golden talisman being stored in his Dantian.

It floated quietly, constantly nourished by Law Power.

"Is this the Secret Method?" Zhou Ning wondered thoughtfully.

He had a feeling that as long as he had a thought, the golden talisman would fly out from his Dantian and strike directly.

He could sense that unparalleled sharpness, and a guess began to form in his mind.

"If it's nurtured for several years, even a Foundation Establishment cultivator caught off guard might be cut in two, right?"

"If I break through to the Late Qi Refining, the speed of nurturing will be even faster!"

The shadow that had been looming over them all day, shrouded by the Su Household's Foundation Establishment, had dissipated considerably.

Zhou Ning straightened up, thinking, "The Su Household doesn't seem to be having an easy time lately either."

Outside, it seems that Daoist Mu has fallen out with the Han Household and is using methods to spread the news everywhere.

Based on the information gathered by the lakeside retainers, Zhou Ning gained a general understanding of the cause and effect.

It is said that back then, the attack on the Jade Countenance Sect was not by Lei Household cultivators, but by Han Household cultivators in disguise, who wanted to sow discord between the two families and incite war.

The Alchemist who was attacked and killed was not Lei Household's doing, but Daoist Mu's, who was forced to do it under threat from the Han Household.

The purpose was to frame the Lei Household, incite public anger, and at the same time win over Foundation Establishment Lineage like the Bai Household to increase their influence and push the disliked Lei Household to the opposite side of all forces.

Finally, all that is needed is to report to the Azure Mystic Sect and have an envoy come to uphold justice and order the Lei Household to withdraw from Forget-Return Market.

From then on, the Han, Duan, and Ye families monopolized the Forget-Return Market.

This news caused a huge uproar.

People outside were cursing angrily. "The Han Household is playing dirty tricks!"

The Han, Duan, and Ye families were suddenly in grave danger.

However, the three families unexpectedly turned their attention to the Su Household, claiming that it was all a conspiracy by the Su Household.

The reason Daoist Mu came to the Su Household Su Household was because he risked his life for them, and he wanted to be rewarded with the main ingredient for the Foundation Establishment Pill. However, the Su Household refused to give it to him and even tried to kill Daoist Mu.

Zhou Ning was unaware of the truth, but he refused to take sides.

"That damned Daoist Mu tried to assassinate me. I don't know who ordered it, and it happened twice in a row. I hope I'll see him again..."

Wherever there was no one around, Zhou Ning would unleash a Secret Method to kill the fiend.

To express the frustration of being chased around.

"I am unaware of this matter. How does the Su Household plan to respond?"

"If the Su Household can't hold on, I'll lead the charge and give them a kick. We'll see how things go, and then consider joining one of the three families, or going to the holy land of Rogue Cultivator, Purple Palace Immortal City, to take a look."

"It's just a real pity about that Spring of the Spirit Eye..."

"No, we must establish our Immortal Foundation before the Su Household dies."

"The Sea-Filling Pill, the Spring of the Spirit Eye, the Concealing Array, the Fiery Eyes and Golden Pupils Secret Method, and the Foundation Establishment Main Materials..."

Zhou Ning already had a general plan for the main materials for the Foundation Establishment: first, to gradually collect the materials, and second, to start with the Su Household.

Find a Qi Refining descendant of the Su Household who is about to Foundation Establishment, sneak into the Vine Puppet Seed, seize the Foundation Establishment materials, and then secretly Foundation Establishment at the Spring of the Spirit Eye.

Once he condenses his Immortal Foundation, with the wonders of Land of Wei's Cultivation Method, he will have no fear of the Su Household.

Even if I can't win, I can just leave and develop my skills outside. Once I've reached the Foundation Establishment, I can confidently walk the cultivation world. If I'm careful, I won't be captured and made into a pill-refining slave.

"It's infuriating that Su Yunjin has cultivated some kind of technique, her Divine Sense is no less than mine!"

Otherwise, by planting the Vine Puppet Seed, he could exclusively possess everything belonging to Su Yunjin.

"Once I reach the Late Qi Refining, my Law Power Divine Sense will surge, and I'll master two Secret Method. I'll see which Qi Refining cultivator from the Su Household can stop me!"

He can choose whatever he wants.

Just as Zhou Ning was pondering this, there was a knock on the door.

Zhou Ning moved to the outside of the door, where a flamboyant young woman appeared.

It is none other than Jiang Xi, the lotus root girl who has turned her life around and become a promising Alchemist.

Zhou Ning had not forgotten that this woman had once coveted his Pill Furnace.

If it weren't for the secrets surrounding him, which made Su Changhe hesitant to act rashly, his Pill Furnace would probably have been taken away.

"What is it?" Zhou Ning asked expressionlessly.

"Zhou Ning, we're both Alchemist on Bamboo Creek Island. Wouldn't it be very beneficial for us to exchange ideas from time to time?" Jiang Xi was wearing perfume today and felt very alluring.

Zhou Ning's nose was uncomfortable. Among the people he associated with, not to mention Gu Xiangning, even the fool Jia Tingwan was far more beautiful than this woman.

He smiled knowingly, "Heh, Alchemist, how many Qi-Benefiting Pill have you actually refined?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xi's face fell; it was too painful to hear.

She was both angry and jealous, but forced a smile and said, "Alchemist Zhou is not young anymore, is he? Do you have someone you like? I could introduce you to someone."

Zhou Ning suspected that this woman had ulterior motives.

He decided to put on a show.

He stood with his hands behind his back, deliberately saying, "At the pinnacle of alchemy, amidst towering peaks, I, Zhou, am a venerable Alchemist. Unless you are Foundation Establishment female cultivator, how could you possibly catch my eye?"

"You? Foundation Establishment?" Jiang Xi thought with disdain.

She, a mere Third Layer of Qi Refinement, can marry Late Qi Refining cultivator. Wouldn't other Foundation Establishment female cultivators be forced to marry Core Formation Cultivator?

The bride price they're asking for is so high that you, a lousy Alchemist, couldn't afford it even if you sold yourself!

Moreover, she discovered that Zhou Ning had become quite arrogant since becoming Alchemist, and probably really thought so in his heart.

Since she needed his help, she said in a friendly tone, "Sure, I happen to know a few female cultivators. I'll go to Luyou Island another day and promote them for you."

Zhou Ning's expression softened slightly. "Alright."

He then said, "Since you're going to Luyou Island, why don't you consult the Alchemist there?"

He remembered that there were one or two Alchemist there.

Jiang Xi chuckled, "They're not as good as you."

Zhou Ning Ningyue.

Jiang Xi then began to inquire about the techniques for combining the Stasis-Clearing Pill.

After their conversation, Zhou Ning finally realized just how foolish ordinary people were when it came to alchemy.

He pondered to himself, "It seems I have a talent for alchemy even without using the ' Divine Cauldron Inner Landscape Scripture '?"

He deliberately pointed out, "You can't refine the pills not because you lack talent, but because your method is wrong. You can't successfully combine the herbs because you haven't properly removed impurities."

"I have a secret: when you're quenching, pour the Thunder Plasma Liquid on top and simmer it over high heat."

Jiang Xi was stunned.

Zhou Ning looked around and whispered, "Back then, I failed repeatedly, but finally, I had a flash of inspiration and obtained this technique. This is my exclusive secret, so don't discuss it with outsiders!"

Jiang Xi was overjoyed to have acquired the alchemy technique, and wished she could go home immediately to practice alchemy.

She gave a few more perfunctory words and left in a hurry.

Jiang Xi thought to herself, "Once I become Alchemist, I'll take all your resources and see what you're so arrogant about then!"

After all, once a female Alchemist enters the field, she will surely progress rapidly; women are naturally meticulous and have the ability to appreciate elixirs.

"I'll blow you up!"

Zhou Ning went to the lakeside to relax.

He saw Jiang Xi return to the mansion, ask Su Changhe for a Spirit Stone, activate his green leaf Law Artifact, and eagerly fly towards Luyou Island.

They must be going to purchase Thunder Plasma Liquid, since it's a relatively rare substance.

Zhou Ning felt sorry for Su Changhe; he gave away a Spirit Stone so easily.

This amount is enough to cover the expenses of an ordinary member of a collateral Aristocratic Clan for a year.

However, since Su Changhe's wife wasn't home, he took the opportunity to go to the mansion to interrogate her.

So he returned to his courtyard, cast a concealment spell, and quickly entered Su Changhe's residence.

Over the past two years, Su Changhe has worked diligently and managed the Cuiwei Lake retainers in an orderly manner, holding the positions of master of the three islands and successfully rising from steward to... chief steward.

He was admiring the koi carp in front of the artificial hill and flowing water.

Zhou Ning tossed out the array plate and slapped it across the top of his head, then formed Method Formula: "Wooden puppet, obey my command..."

"Let me ask you, as the head steward, do you know what's been happening on the lake lately?"

Steward Su slowly recounted that since the Guo Household was divided up, all the participating Lineage had benefited greatly.

The Han Household reaped the most rewards, including the herb garden, mines, water bodies, and even the Guo Household's second-tier high-grade Spirit Vein.

The Su Household was no slouch either, having acquired a considerable amount of territory.

However, during the clan meeting, Young Master Junsong stated that the situation outside was unclear and that war might break out. He urged all islands to prepare war supplies and be ready for war at any time.

"A war of cultivation? Did the Su Household foresee that the three families would invade?" Zhou Ning asked.

Steward Su was unaware.

"You piece of trash, keep climbing!"

Zhou Ning dispelled the puppet technique and returned to the courtyard.

He checked the formation and suddenly felt unsafe again. If the Han, Duan, and Ye families attacked, he would be hiding in the formation, but if the shell was blown off, he would probably have no choice but to be captured.

Even flying a spaceship would be too conspicuous in the air.

Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly sensed a fluctuation of spiritual energy coming from afar.

He activated his Spirit Eye Technique and looked up. A reddish-brown Demon Beast with membrane-like wings was flying in from the horizon.

Two green dot figures were standing on it.

The next moment, a deep voice that could be heard for dozens of miles around shouted, "Old dog of the Su Household, get out here!"