Shenxian'er was still sitting under the eaves. The weeds she had collected had been shaped into the shape of her buttocks, which fit her quite comfortably and had a faint grassy scent.

She often recommended to Jiang Xiaoyue, who said, "Why not feed me the spirit sheep?"

The immortal didn't rush to share the divine master's enlightenment; instead, he first opened the "Ten Basic Talismans" book to read.

The ten types of talismans are:

Cleansing Talisman, Arrow Talisman, Shield Talisman, Hemostatic Talisman, Water Repellent Talisman, Water Bullet Talisman, Moon Blade Talisman, Moonlight Invisibility Talisman, Detection Talisman, Lightness Talisman.

The book contains very concise information, introducing what kind of talisman paper is needed, what kind of spiritual ink should be used, and what kind of talisman brush is best.

In addition, there were images of ten talismans, with only one or two lines of simple text next to each image, using obscure and difficult-to-understand language, as if afraid that no one would be able to understand them.

The immortal didn't have money to buy a talisman pen, nor did she need one; she could use her fingers to make basic talismans.

If even spiritual ink cannot be purchased, one can use one's own blood.

After reaching the fourth level of Qi Refining, the cultivator himself becomes a valuable resource, and monsters devour him with relish.

"Hmm—" Fairy held the book in both hands, leaned back, and used the pile of weeds as a beanbag chair. "Is drawing talismans just a matter of copying? I've embroidered round fans for the young mistress before, and I can just lay them on the ground and trace... It can't be that simple, can it?"

Of course not. Start with the most basic strokes. If you can't draw straight lines, curves are imperfect, outlines lack strength, and the transitions between light and dark strokes are not fluid, then drawing talismans is just a waste of the talisman paper and spiritual ink.

The fairy flipped through the book: "What the deity said isn't written here."

[I'll let you know what's going on. Don't rush to copy it. First, look at the talisman, break it down, and see what lines it has and how thick they are.]

Shenxian'er did as Li Changzhou said, and this one step alone took four hours.

I managed to meditate for a while during the afternoon class, absorbing a wisp of spiritual energy, but I dared not continue cultivating. My mental strength was insufficient, and I was afraid of going astray and becoming possessed by demons.

In the afternoon, I copied the lines of the disassembled parts.

He wrote on the ground with wet hands.

The immortal didn't believe he couldn't even draw a straight line properly, but when he tried, it was crooked and uneven. He could only draw one or two straight lines by sheer luck.

How can someone with this level of skill draw symbols?

I can't draw a straight line when I want one, let alone anything else.

As for spiritual energy output and talismanic intent, those are based on drawing the lines correctly.

Shenxian'er was most interested in the Moonlight Invisibility Talisman, but considering that she was going to fish in the lake, she learned the Water Repelling Talisman first.

The water-repelling talisman requires a technique that emphasizes subtle entry and exit points in the brushstrokes.

The lines should flow like waves in the wind, yet avoid being superficial or frivolous.

Li Changzhou offered some pointers from the side.

She was unwilling to use her comprehension to cultivate quickly, and he didn't force her. He didn't seem to care much about the mission of competing for power in the value game.

He continued drawing talismans and cultivating at the same time, occasionally going next door to chat with Jiang Xiaoyue. Half a month passed.

On this day, after the spirit field was properly cultivated and a new batch of spirit rice and vegetables were planted, the two sat on the edge of the field to rest.

"Xian'er, the fishing date has been set for the fifth of next month. How's your talisman practice going?" Jiang Xiaoyue asked curiously. "Did you succeed with one? Or have you run out of talisman paper?"

"...It'll be soon."

Back in the courtyard, Shenxian took out a talisman from a stack of papers and pondered for a moment.

"It's not that I don't want to work hard, it's just that fishing is an urgent matter!"

She held the branch in her left hand and extended her index finger with her right.

Input mana.

The index finger came to life and began to write swiftly and powerfully on the talisman paper.

The lines, strokes, output of spiritual power, and comprehension of the meaning of the symbols were all understood in the blink of an eye.

Water-repelling talisman, complete.

The aquamarine luster was faintly visible, and the lines seemed to contain flowing fish.

The talisman becomes the top grade.

If the water is no more than fifty meters deep, it can last for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn; if the water is one hundred meters deep, it can only last for a short while, and it will be useless if it is any deeper.

With her eyes closed, Shenxian'er's nose bled, splattering onto the wooden table she had crafted herself.

Knowledge of talismans and the secrets of water-avoiding talismans flowed in continuously.

After a long while, the nosebleed dried, and she opened her eyes.

Your mind is foggy; you shouldn't do anything for the next two days, except draw water-repelling talismans and cast shield spells.

After wiping away the blood from her nose, Shenxian'er dipped her finger in the spiritual ink and drew a water-repelling talisman. Just as she was about to recall and reinforce her memory, her mind went blank.

My thoughts are scattered like wisps of smoke, unable to focus.

"Never mind." She washed her hands in the bucket, which was now stained with the blood-red color of Lingmo ink.

She has a faint scent of ink on her.

The next day, she took out the water-repelling talisman she had drawn and handed it to Jiang Xiaoyue.

"...Top-grade?" Jiang Xiaoyue asked in surprise.

The fairy laughed: "May the gods bless you."

"Xian'er, you must not tell anyone else about this," Jiang Xiaoyue said seriously.

“I understand,” Shenxian’er replied.

Strangely, the deity did not seem to want her to hide her abilities, whether out of fear or because she was waiting to kill and steal the treasure.

Time flies, like an arrow piercing through the forest, gone in an instant.

The day before the fishing season arrived quickly.

Looking at the abundance of talismans in her hands, Shenxian felt an immense sense of satisfaction, and her cultivation level reached the fifth level of Qi Refining.

"Xian'er, let's go!" Jiang Xiaoyue's voice came from outside.

"They're here!"

The fairy tied the talisman around her forearm, wrapped it around her arm, covered it with her sleeve, and took one out when she needed it.

Then he tucked the branch into his waistband.

He grasped the tree branch, took a deep breath, pinched the jade talisman to summon the gate, and went outside.

Jiang Xiaoyue was dressed in a tight-fitting outfit, carrying a purple bamboo carrying pole and a bag containing talismans, steamed buns, and pills.

"Let's go." She threw down the purple bamboo carrying pole.

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