The Jiang Clan's Legacy
"Chickens and eggs," Lin Xu explained about the spirit-patterned chicken farm. "No extra resources are needed; my territory can quickly produce chickens."
These unassuming chickens are highly productive, relatively inexpensive, and in high demand, making them an ideal product for ordinary people to consume.
"Your territory actually has such an important functional building, it's truly heaven's help!" Elder Jiang happily reminded him, "In reality, there are many wealthy people who hope to enter the Spirit Realm to cultivate, but they are unwilling to take risks or sign harsh contracts, so they will acquire resources in the Spirit Realm to cultivate. These people are usually the lords' high-quality customers."
"To think of this shows you've already considered the overall development of the territory. When I was your age, I was still thinking about how to woo girls, A-Xu, you're extraordinary!"
Lin Xu rode a cloud towards the Daoist temple, glancing at the busy orc slaves on the ground and laughing, "Grandpa is experienced, you'll have to help me keep an eye on things."
"When we get back, I'll find someone to design the blueprint for your large-scale chicken farm."
These specialized Spirit Realm world companies can design more efficient production buildings for us based on the actual conditions of our territory—of course, only basic structures; more advanced architectural blueprints must be found in the Spirit Realm.
Elder Jiang could see his eagerness to develop the open land, and smiled, "Once a territory can start trading with the real world, it can be considered to be on the right track."
In fact, most trade in the Spirit Realm world is conducted through human transport—adventures bring goods from the territory back to the real world, and then bring the traded goods back to the territory. You've already done it all in one go."
Lin Xu stared at him in astonishment. "Is this even possible? How did they manage to bring the adventurers into their territory?"
Elder Jiang smiled and said, "As long as they are direct descendants of a Lineage, or are closely related as husband, wife, or child, there is a high probability that they will appear directly in their own family's territory when randomly entering the Spirit Realm —provided they already have territory. This is why so many cultivation Lineage have appeared since the Spirit Realm invaded."
"I see..." Lin Xu suddenly realized, recalling that more than 300 blood relatives and friends had gathered in the Chen Lineage territory.
"You're still young, so there's no need to rush things. Once you become a lord, as long as your territory isn't destroyed, your lifespan is practically endless. You'll have plenty of time to plan and develop your territory later," Elder Jiang reminded him.
Lin Xu smiled, rode the clouds and landed slowly; they had arrived at the Daoist temple.
"A-Xu, take this." Elder Jiang took a scroll out of his pocket and handed it to him.
"These are the blueprints for making the talisman brush?" He took a look and his eyes lit up immediately.
A talisman brush is an essential tool for talisman masters to create talismans, and the Xuanwei Monastery has Talisman Hall where Daoist disciples recruited from the temple all come with Talisman Drawing skills.
Item: Spirit Void Talisman Refining Brush Blueprint Rank: Purple Rarity: Magical Artifact Inheritance Effect: Upon use, grants the crafting inheritance for the [Spirit Void Talisman Refining Brush], containing seventy-two spirit rune engraving techniques and thirty-six secret recipes for spirit materials. Durability: 1/1
Introduction: Every stroke and line is a masterpiece of nature; every pattern and imprint reveals profound spiritual charm. Using this blueprint will grant one person the crafting inheritance of the Spirit Void Talisman Refining Brush.
Judging from the level of the blueprint, this Spirit Void Talisman Refining Brush is a rare purple-level magic weapon that provides an extremely high boost to a spirit talisman master's ability to draw talismans.
"I obtained this blueprint during an adventure when I was young..." Elder Jiang shook his head, a hint of melancholy in his voice as he seemed to recall something. "But since no one in my family could cultivate magic, I kept it hidden away. Now it's finally putting it to good use."
Lin Xu nodded, keeping the matter in mind, but his gaze drifted into the distance.
He could sense that deep within the mist, a beacon had been lit.
It was Wayfinding Compass, Chen Hao "lived up to" his expectations, bringing the beacon to the Chen Lineage's territory.
"It's time to avenge the Jiang Clan!" Lin Xu silently sensed the distant beacon.
This beacon is the Bond; the moment it appeared in the Chen Lineage's territory, the two distant territories were connected and Bond, and began to rapidly approach each other.
Lin Xu glanced at the underground city. New tunnels were being excavated, and caves awaiting use had been leveled, ready for various functional spirit-patterned buildings to be in place. Everything was progressing in an orderly manner.
The three-headed Dragon Lizard, Think Thrice, lay contentedly asleep at the edge of the muddy pond. Its size had already exceeded 8 meters. In just a few days, with ample food and the stimulation of its bloodline growth through cultivation techniques, its growth rate far surpassed that of its wild counterparts.
At this rate, perhaps in a few years, the territory will have an additional usable war behemoth.
Inside the quiet room of the main hall of the Daoist temple, Jiang Wanqing awoke from her meditation, feeling the magical power flowing around her, her expression inscrutable.
"Daydreaming?" A soft laugh came from beside her, startling her slightly.
"When did you arrive?" Jiang Wanqing turned to look at him in surprise.
"Just arrived. Looks like you've already opened your Divine Aperture?" Lin Xu smiled, looking at her bright eyes. "Congratulations, you've become a Daoist."
"I have to thank you for helping me cultivate the Dharma Seed; otherwise, given the difficulty of obtaining this profession, a normal person would never even get close to it in their entire life—"
She stroked the Bright Light Lamp in her hand, her face beaming with an irrepressible, radiant smile.
Not long ago, Lin Xu condensed a Dharma Seed for her and used a spiritual lamp to illuminate her Divine Aperture to begin her path of cultivation.
However, unlike other Dharma protectors, Jiang Wanqing inherited the Dharma Seed "The Bright Lamp Spirit Kindling Art" rather than "The Lamp Kindling Spirit Transformation Chapter".
This special method of transmission can also compress a large amount of cultivation techniques and skills information and pass it on to the target, but the Dharma Seed will be completely digested by the target.
The only advantage is that the Dharma Seed formed in this way are not subject to the upper limit on the number of Dharma protectors.
On the long Dao Path, he would rather find a companion than a subordinate.
"There's no need for thanks between us." Lin Xu smiled, holding her hand, and opened the data panel.
Name: Jiang Wanqing Race: Human Occupation: Daoist (Level 1) / Talisman Master (Level 1)
Strength: 11
Agility: 12
Physical condition: 11
Spirit: 13
Intelligence: 12
Charisma:16
Life: 115
Mana: 135
Skills: Basic Meditation Method, Basic Fitness Technique, Spirit Eye Technique, Spirit Pivot Qi Guiding Art (Advanced), Brain Spirit Essence Tempering Method
The Bright Lamp Spirit Kindling Art (Basic Chapter - Incomplete)
Talent: [Orchid Nature and Heart - Blue] Learning efficiency +10%
Equipment: Profound Light Eight Trigrams Robe, Dao Rhyme Bright Light Lamp Evaluation: Her black hair was tied into a Three Pure Ones knot, her steps were light and swirling as if treading on the wind. "You've become a Spirit Talisman Master?" Lin Xu looked at her with surprise.
"Yes, my family has a lineage of spirit talisman masters, capable of cultivating to the highest level." Jiang Wanqing smiled, basking in the warmth emanating from his hand. "Originally, I planned to give you the lineage after you completed your trial and returned—"
Lin Xu gripped her hand tightly, feeling both touched and a little ashamed; he was, after all, not a true boy.
In the era of the Spirit Realm's arrival, a set of extraordinary professional inheritances could create a cultivation Lineage and dominate a region.
Not to mention that talisman masters are skilled at drawing talismans, which is equivalent to a semi-professional job. Once they complete their employment, they can support themselves by drawing talismans alone.
Especially the Jiang Clan's lineage, which can be cultivated to a high level, will undoubtedly attract the envy of many if it gets out.
"Here you go~" Jiang Wanqing shoved a book into his hand.
"What is this?" Lin Xu glanced at it and was immediately startled, instinctively wanting to back away.
The "Spirit Pivot Qi Guiding Art" is the fundamental method of transmission for spiritual talisman masters.
"Grandpa plans to use the legacy of a spirit talisman master as his dowry. He says that after so many years, the Jiang Clan has declined for too long, and this is all that still has some value—"
She murmured, her expression dazed, "Ever since my father disappeared, my grandfather has given up on the idea of revitalizing the Jiang Clan. He only wants to find me a good husband, someone who can live a peaceful life and be content with that—"
As she spoke, her eyes reddened, and her voice choked with emotion, almost bringing tears to her eyes.
Feeling pity for her, Lin Xu reached out and pulled her into his arms.
In the small, quiet room, the two were tenderly cuddling.