Chapter 350 The Inheritance of Talismans

Ji An gave instructions on everything, big and small, and the stewards left one after another.

Lin Lan and Han Shan stayed behind last, cupping their hands in greeting:

"Greetings, Master."

When other people are present, they should address the temple master.

Ji An sensed the spiritual pressure emanating from the disciples, nodded slightly, and smiled:

"That's right, when did Lin Lan break through to the third level of Foundation Establishment?"

The disciple broke through the Foundation Establishment stage in less than ten years and was able to break through two realms, which is faster than he did back then.

However, the disciple has superior aptitude and refines spiritual energy much faster than him.

Lin Lan's eyes curved into crescent moons, her gaze as bright as the stars in the night sky.

"I broke through two days ago, thinking I'd give my master a surprise when we meet."

Normally, she is in charge of managing the spiritual fields in the southern region of the sect, where her cave dwelling is also located. She only comes to the Ministry of Agriculture once every two weeks.

"It's good that you can maintain your diligent practice even without my constant reminders, and I'm very pleased."

Have you encountered any doubts during your cultivation? You can speak about them.

The disciple immediately voiced his question, and Ji An answered it earnestly.

"What level is your Azure Wood Transformation Technique at now?"

"Replying to Master, the magic is still at the Great Perfection stage."

Lin Lan inwardly complained. It had only been a little over three years since she had mastered her magic. How could she possibly have reached perfection so quickly?

On weekdays, she also diligently practices the Thick Earth Returns to Origin Mantra and the Spring Breeze Transforms into Rain Technique, both of which have been improved to the Great Perfection level.

Her goal is to become a well-rounded spiritual farmer like her master, with no weaknesses.

If Ji An knew what his disciple was thinking, he would definitely admonish her:

'Silly child, people are different.'

I just broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage, and I've already mastered several important spells to perfection. Can you do that?

"In the future, as more disciples break through to the Foundation Establishment stage, the staff in each herb garden will be redistributed."

The Ministry of Agriculture will divide everyone into groups, similar to the current planting methods used by the disciples, and each person will choose to combine the spells they are most proficient in.

You also need to be mentally prepared to collaborate well with others in the future; this will help you create greater value.

Lin Lan lowered her head slightly and said:

“Master, I am enough on my own; I do not need to cooperate with others.”

"Yeah?"

Ji An looked at his proud eldest disciple and chuckled:

“I am willing to respect your choice, but if you do not have more than two perfect-level spells when the resolution is implemented, then there is no point in discussing it.”

Talented people often make a common mistake: they always think they can handle everything and that others will affect their performance.

However, this disciple's talent had not yet reached the level of a genius, but he had learned the arrogant mentality.

Without the stone tortoise, his achievements would have been far less than they are now.

Although the disciple performed well, he doesn't seem to have any special abilities.

Lin Lan's eyes darted around a few times, and she asked with a grin:

"Master, when do you plan to implement this plan? You need to give your disciple enough time to prepare. It's not easy to reach the perfection level of a spell."

"Ten years later."

Ji An said calmly, "If I really have a talent for a spell, twenty years is enough."

If one's aptitude is average, one must accept one's fate; teamwork is a blessing for the vast majority of cultivators.

"Disciple understands," Lin Lan replied confidently.

Even when she was still in the Qi Refining stage, she had already achieved a high level of proficiency in the Lesser Cloud and Rain Technique, the Thick Earth Technique, and the Withering and Flourishing Technique.

Ji An shook his head almost imperceptibly. He had once told this eldest disciple to practice a certain Qi Refining stage spell to its fullest potential.

Doing this may seem time-consuming and laborious, but if successful, it provides additional benefits.

For example, as his understanding of magic has deepened, he already possesses several mid-grade Dao seeds.

The middle-grade Dao seed, in turn, deepens his understanding of the Five Elements, complementing each other.

Over the years, the cultivation world has developed a system where spells are considered a series, while lower-level spells are considered prerequisite skills.

The more proficient you are at lower-level spells, the easier it will be to practice higher-level spells. Sharpening your axe won't delay your work.

The eldest disciple clearly didn't have that patience, because given the other person's personality, if he had mastered a certain spell to its fullest extent, he would definitely have told him.

Ji An turned to look at another disciple and said:

"Han Shan, have you had any questions during your recent cultivation?"

"Reporting to Master, my cultivation has been going quite smoothly during this period, and I have no questions."

In terms of practicing spells, the disciples mainly chose the Thick Earth Technique and the Thick Earth Returning to Origin Mantra.

"I am dull-witted and deeply aware of my inadequacy. From now on, I have decided to base my magic on fire and earth elements, and abandon all other types of magic."

Han Shan didn't have the ambition to be an all-rounder. His specialty was fire, but he lacked a fire-based planting spell at the Foundation Establishment stage.

Otherwise, he would only focus on the fire element, which, while lacking in all aspects, would allow him to become extremely proficient.

There are many fire-elemental spiritual plants that need to be planted in the sect, and he will have a great opportunity to use his skills.

Ji An smiled and said:

“Lingnong disciples are different from law enforcement hall cultivators; specialization allows us to reap greater rewards.”

Cultivators who frequently engage in combat cannot have any weaknesses. They must be proficient in all aspects and possess a unique skill that they can be proud of. This places higher demands on the overall qualities of cultivators.

Han Shan bowed slightly and said respectfully:

"Your disciple will respectfully follow your teachings."

Lin Lan pouted slightly. She always felt that her master was kinder to her junior brother, just because the other party was "stupid" enough!

She secretly resolved to master two perfect levels of Foundation Establishment planting techniques, so that her master would be impressed.

After his disciple left, Ji An went to Ningcui Cliff to pay respects to his master and told him about his plans.

Ge Ying nodded slightly and gave some instructions:

"Although the patriarch has agreed that you can only operate within the sect's territory, you should still be careful."

She didn't think her disciple would be in danger, but she couldn't let her guard down at any time. She still remembered that her disciple had been cursed with the Blood-Transforming Soul-Chasing Curse by the Demon King.

Although the blood curse has been worn away, there's always a chance it might still happen.

"Master, rest assured, the Ancestor has also bestowed upon me a treasure for self-defense."

After chatting for a while, Ji An cast a spell on the medicine garden and then left.

The Flame Banner flew out of his hand, transforming into a fiery cloud that sped towards Lingxiao Mountain.

As the magical artifact became more and more spiritual, it would emerge from its dantian and take a few laps every day.

The fiery cloud trailed a long trail of light, and with continuous refinement, its power slowly increased, and its flight speed also increased slightly.

In less than half an hour, Ji An had arrived at Lingxiao Mountain.

He controlled his spiritual energy, gradually slowing down and landing on the mountainside.

The flaming banner above the ground grew smaller and smaller, merging into his skin and returning to his dantian along his immortal meridians, where it was bathed in the crimson flames of the primordial fire.

Like a fire sprite, it swims leisurely in a sea of ​​fire.

Ji An strode to the communication hall, went up to the second floor, and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Why didn't you read today, Senior Brother?"

Mo Feiyu waved his hand and said:

"Those stories made up by ordinary people are too outrageous, I can't stand them."

He frowned slightly and said:

"With nothing to do, I'm incredibly bored. Junior brother, do you know of any exciting or fun activities?"

"I haven't even looked for any fun myself," Ji An said, scratching his head.

"Food and sex are human nature, so you can approach it from two angles, senior brother."

Mo Feiyu shook his head and began to speak in detail:

"Ordinary spiritual food cannot arouse the desire of cultivators at our level at all; it tastes like chewing wax."

As for sexual techniques, unless the woman is a special "potential vessel" (a concept in Chinese astrology), prolonged ejaculation yields little pleasure.

He paused, then said:

"I've heard that there's a sect in the Southern Continent called the Joyful Union Sect, which specializes in enhancing cultivation through the union of Yin and Yang. If I were a hundred years younger, I would love to see it for myself."

Ji An grinned and joked:

"Senior brother, it's not too late for you to set off now."

The name Hehuan Sect might sound alluring, but it's actually a legitimate immortal sect.

However, due to the unique nature of the cultivation method, disciples without self-control will only succumb to desires. Such disciples will be expelled from the sect, and the negative influence of these outcasts has ruined the reputation of the Hehuan Sect.

Mo Feiyu scoffed and said:

"Tch, what are you up to, junior brother! My body can't take this kind of strain."

However, my junior brother can choose to travel and cultivate Qi in the Southern Continent when he leaves the sect someday. Perhaps he can get a taste of it.

Alright, let's not talk about that. Junior brother, what brings you here today?

"Wasn't exchanging so many spells last time enough for you?"

"Those spells are enough for me to use until the fifth level of the Chaoyuan realm. I came today to find the inheritance of talisman making."

Ji An explained his purpose: the Qingyang Talisman Manual he had exchanged during his Foundation Establishment stage could only draw talismans and talismanic weapons at the late Foundation Establishment level.

It's necessary to pick up the craft of talisman making again. In the future, when I travel, I can't carry the spoils from Crimson Flame Peak with me, so I need to have a skill to make a living.

Mo Feiyu shook his head with a hint of helplessness and said:

"The sect has a profound heritage in weapon crafting and beast taming, so forging top-grade spiritual weapons and raising demonic beasts at the Chaoyuan level are not a problem."

The inheritance in alchemy and formations is sufficient for our needs, but the inheritance in other areas is much weaker.

I remember that in the talisman-making tradition, there were only three talisman inheritances: the Earth Escape Talisman, the Fire Dragon Talisman, and the Mysterious Armor Talisman.

"Aren't there any talisman soldiers?"

Ji An asked, "The talisman is a good thing, after all, it has some potential for growth."

"Yes, there is, but the required materials are daunting. Junior brother, go and fetch them yourself, and you'll see once you exchange them."

"Please wait a moment, senior brother," Ji An turned around and went inside to choose, and soon came out with three jade slips.

One dark red jade slip contained the recipe and refining techniques for the Chaoyuan stage elixir, while the other jade slip, shimmering with yellow spiritual light, was a jade slip for the inheritance of talisman making.

The last jade slip shimmered with a faint spiritual light and looked unremarkable. It was a map of the Western Continent, with many annotations.

However, only the maps of the sect and the area near Qingyun Immortal City are detailed; the maps of other areas are relatively simple.

However, Ji An doesn't need to go far; he only needs to move within the area reflected in the sect's landscape map, which is more than enough.

Mo Feiyu copied the jade slip and said:

"The jade slip contains a free map, a recipe for alchemy (40,000 minor merits), and a recipe for talisman making (10,000 minor merits). The key to the jade slip is the same as before: the Fire Palace chapter of the Five Elements Revolving Scripture."

Junior brother, cultivation is paramount; these skills should only be used as a supplement.

The opponent possesses a sacred mountain, abundant with second-tier resources, giving them unparalleled advantages, allowing them to improve their cultivation as quickly as possible.

"Thank you for your guidance, senior brother. I have a clear plan and will not put the cart before the horse."

Ji An handed over his identity jade token, explaining that these skills were merely a means to an end, to be studied in his spare time or when there was an urgent need.

Mo Feiyu took the jade tablet and operated it on the spirit plate, sighing:

"Junior brother has so many skills!"

The jade tablet held by the other party contained over two hundred major merits and three hundred and sixty thousand minor merits, which was not something a cultivator who had broken through to the Chaoyuan stage for twenty years should have accumulated.

Ji An grinned and said:

"The spiritual plants in Crimson Flame Peak are growing quite well."

"It's something to be envied."

Mo Feiyu sighed, realizing that to become the first Spirit Farmer in the Chaoyuan stage in the Western Continent, the other party must have some unknown methods.

However, all of this is irrelevant to him. He has lost all fighting spirit and his only wish is to live out his remaining years in peace within the sect.

Ji An returned to his cave on Crimson Flame Peak, pressed the jade slip to his forehead, quickly glanced through it, and sighed:

"It's very comforting to have someone to rely on."

The alchemy inheritance records more than a dozen pill formulas, as well as the most extensive alchemy experience from predecessors, which can help cultivators avoid many detours. The situation is roughly the same with the talisman making inheritance.

Learning knowledge is relatively simple, but creating knowledge is much more difficult, requiring a long period of failures before making even the slightest progress.

He put the jade slip and the spiritual items he carried with him into the secret vault and organized his combat supplies.

There was no need to carry many of the Foundation Establishment stage talismans with him anymore; he only kept a few top-grade Rejuvenation Talismans.

He took out a talisman weapon that had reached the Chaoyuan stage. After years of nurturing, only one talisman weapon had reached this level.

The low-grade spiritual artifact, the Flame Banner, will remain; with the acquisition of a top-grade spiritual artifact, it will have to take a backseat.

You need to hold the apricot-yellow flag; it's the only defensive magical artifact you have.

Ji An found a stove, brought a kettle and tea set, and took one pound each of top-grade Yunding Silver Needle and mid-grade Jade Dew Golden Bud.

These excellent items for restoring consciousness must be carried with you at all times.

Half a year ago, Youyue Cangyu Tree completed its transformation and reached the second-tier mid-grade level. This year, it produced 26 catties of spiritual tea.

He then took out Bodhi Tea. There is a specific time for absorbing the Qi of Wu and Ji. He could take some time to practice spells and bring along anything that could slightly improve his understanding.

After working for half an hour, Ji An had prepared all the necessary supplies.

He stepped out of the cave, used his magic to nurture the Crimson Cloud Pine at the entrance, and then flew down the mountain on a cloud to cast a spell on the spiritual field.

His next return should be in ten days to half a month.

Ji An first arrived at the Tianyuan Pear Garden by the cold pool, activated the Azure Dragon Awakening Technique, and the Azure Dragon roared in the sky, spreading the vigorous power of the technique.

One hour later.

After arriving at the underground cave and performing a spell on the Soul-Nourishing Wood, Ji An said to the golden-haired man:

"I will be leaving tomorrow for a while. You will come with me."

In the wild, the spirit-hunting rat still has considerable uses; it might just lead to the discovery of some rare medicinal herbs.

"Squeak squeak".

The golden retriever jumped up happily, its fluffy fur shimmering with tiny sparkles. It had been sitting in one place for too long and was feeling bored.

Ji An squatted down, patted the beast's head, and then used earth-遁术 (earth-遁术 is a type of magic that allows one to escape into a cave) to return to his cave and activate the magic to open up the Golden Palace.

(End of this chapter)