Chapter 65: Paper Doll

Chaos Sect, the path up the mountain.

Ning Daoran reviewed the trip and felt quite guilty. The risk assessment was wrong and the risk level of this trip was extremely high.

But there is nothing to regret. Since I have decided to cultivate immortality, I must understand every aspect of this world.

One's own cultivation is one thing, but it is not completely equivalent to combat power. The ability to respond to battle is also very important.

Just like this green-clothed evil ghost at the early Jindan level, her background has basically been figured out after the first contact, and the second contact will most likely be the end of her life.

"Forehead……"

When Lin Sheng woke up, he felt dizzy.

"Junior brother, junior sister, what happened just now?" He looked surprised.

"It's embarrassing."

Ning Daoran said, “My junior sister and I were too slow to react and could only watch as the green-clothed evil ghost’s clone attacked and knocked Senior Brother Lin unconscious.

Fortunately, the old deer reacted quickly and carried the senior brother on his back and left, while the junior sister used up a second-level forbidden-breaking talisman, which allowed us to escape from the illusion of the green-clothed evil ghost. "

“Ah~~~”

The big stupid deer let out a cry and wagged its tail wildly, indicating that it had also made a great contribution.

"I see……"

Lin Sheng blamed himself: "It's all my fault, Senior Brother. If I could build my foundation successfully, if I could practice the True Yang Furnace Technique to perfection, I'm afraid this wouldn't have happened."

"Brother, don't blame yourself. We are only in the late stage of Qi Refining. We are definitely no match for the Green-clothed Evil Ghost. It's better not to accept such difficult tasks in the future."

Ning Daoran said this, but in his heart he was thinking that if he only had the foundation building and the True Yang Furnace Technique, he might not be able to do anything to the Lady in Green.

At least one has to complete the True Yang Furnace Technique and reach the middle stage of foundation building. This will be safer.

Contribution Hall.

The three of them completed the task and received 500 contribution points each.

Han Bing decided to keep it.

Lin Sheng exchanged for elixirs that increase blood energy. The True Yang Furnace Technique he practiced treated the human body as a furnace, and he had to constantly replenish blood energy.

Besides, Lin Sheng is ten years older than Ning Daoran and is almost fifty this year. If he doesn’t replenish his blood and energy, he will not be able to pass the blood and energy barrier when building his foundation.

Ning Daoran used five hundred contributions to exchange for a very impressive looking green alchemy furnace, the kind with an antique feel.

If we traveled back in time, this kind of alchemy furnace would at least be placed in the National Museum.

"Junior sister."

Ning Daoran frowned and said, "This trip caused you to lose a second-level forbidden talisman. If Uncle Ning Qing knew about this, it would not be good. How about Senior Brother Lin and I make up for it?"

"Need not."

Han Bing smiled and shook his head: "Master won't blame me, don't worry, Senior Brother."

"That's fine."

Ning Daoran brought the big stupid deer back to Qiongbi Peak.

Han Bing looked at Ning Daoran's back, thoughtfully.

In a critical moment, she was able to take out a second-level lower-grade forbidden-breaking talisman, which was the foundation of her sect. But Senior Brother Ning actually took out two forbidden-breaking talismans in a row that were not lower in grade than his own...

It seems that Senior Brother Ning must have a huge opportunity, otherwise he would not have such a foundation.

And he actually used it in front of him without hiding anything, which shows that his senior brother regarded him as a real friend.

“…”

For a moment, the well-behaved little sister who was loved by everyone on Ziyun Peak blushed slightly, and she had already made a decision in her heart.

'You must keep your mouth shut and protect your brother's little secret!'

…

Qiongbi Peak.

In the underground secret room.

Ning Daoran counted today's gains. The branch leader of the Qingyi Society was only a small leader under the Qingyi Lady who had reached the perfection of Qi Refining. Naturally, he would not have high expectations for his storage bag.

But the moment he opened the storage bag, Ning Daoran was still shocked.

He actually has more than two thousand low-grade spirit stones. Is this the foundation that a mere Qi Refining cultivator should have?

It must be the blood and sweat of the people he extorted from them! This bastard charlatan who exploits the people...

All property will be confiscated!

The corners of his mouth curled up slowly, and he looked at the storage bag again. In addition to a few not-so-valuable magical weapons, there was actually a secret manual of martial arts.

[Paper substitute. Yellow rank upper grade (not yet introductory)]

This is a method of refining paper substitutes. Obviously, the branch leader used this method to summon four clones at once.

"Um……"

Although Ning Daoran possesses the time-cultivation system of the Holy Spirit of Plants and Trees, the years of cultivation are limited after all, and he does not need to learn every spell. Good steel must be used on the blade.

Obviously, this substitute paper man is quite useful and plays a huge role in improving one's safety index in the world of immortal cultivation.

It can even save your own life.

If he didn't learn this, what would he spend his time on? He immediately cultivated his paper substitute to perfection...

I have spent a total of more than 7,000 years on intensive training, and I feel like I can give it one more try.

So he continued to cultivate the substitute paper man until he returned to his original state! For a moment, countless memories of cultivating the substitute paper man, his proficiency, etc., all poured into his mind, turning into a clear imprint in his memory.

The substitute paper figure has extremely high requirements for paper and refining.

As for refining, there is no problem as we have the Samadhi True Fire with controllable intensity.

As for paper, only paper with spiritual energy can be used to refine substitute paper figures, and Ning Daoran currently only has some ordinary, high-quality, and fine talisman paper.

He had bought these earlier with the intention of learning how to draw talismans, hoping to show off his talents in the art of talismans.

Unfortunately, I later discovered that I had no talent in the art of talismans, and my time and energy were limited, so I gave up on it.

Specializing in formations and alchemy is the best way to realize your strength.

Taking out a piece of top-grade talisman paper, Ning Daoran skillfully folded the paper quickly, and in the blink of an eye it was folded into the shape of a little man. He then summoned a wisp of Samadhi True Fire to temper it with his own magic power.

After half a cup of tea, a substitute paper figure was completed.

"Edict!"

Ning Daoran cast a spell and instantly activated the paper man.

The paper figure floated out and continued to expand, transforming into an image of a beautiful woman in a long dress. Her every frown and smile was so stunningly beautiful that she was enough to captivate the whole country.

Ning Daoran made this paper figure based on the appearance of a female internet celebrity whom he liked very much in his previous life.

"Meet the master."

The original-level substitute paper figurine is so lifelike that it is much more powerful than the clones of the division leader!

"No need to be so polite."

Ning Daoran smiled slightly, looked at the beautiful paper figure, thought for a while, put away some bad thoughts in his mind, raised his hand and changed it into a paper figure and put it into the storage bag.

This ordinary one is kept as a backup.

He took out a piece of fine talisman paper and after half a cup of tea, refined it into his own appearance.

“Swish!”

There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!

Another Ning Daoran appeared before him, wearing a light blue suit, with a hint of youthful heroism between his brows.

Although Ning Daoran has not taken the Beauty Pill for so many years, his appearance has remained fixed at the age of eighteen due to his practice of the Evergreen Technique, and he looks very young.

With a scan of spiritual consciousness, it is easy to see through that this paper man has no soul and is just a piece of paper.

Ning Daoran immediately separated a wisp of his soul and refined it into the paper figure. Suddenly, the "Ning Daoran" in front of him had a touch of charm and was no different from a real person. Even when using spiritual consciousness to scan, one could see the fluctuations of the body, soul, and magic power.

In fact, this paper man has certain combat power.

Because of the infusion of spirit, soul and magic power, the actual combat power of this paper man is about one-tenth of Ning Daoran's.

This is probably the magical effect of cultivating the substitute paper man to return to its original state!

As for how to improve the combat effectiveness of paper figures, this is determined by the materials.

Although fine talisman paper is considered good, it is still a mortal object and not the legendary treasure from heaven and earth.

In addition, the technique of making paper substitutes originated from the devil's way, not the righteous way of the right way. Therefore, the heavier the yin energy of the refined materials, the more effective the paper substitutes will be, and the higher the combat power that can be retained! "Hu~~~"

Ning Daoran took a deep breath and released the paper substitute, letting it meditate and practice in the room on the surface, serving as his substitute.

In this way, if a mortal enemy really comes to the door and kills the substitute with a slap, the original body will naturally sense it and will have plenty of time to make a tactical retreat.

…

The next day, Huanglongfang Market.

People come and go in Qingxiefang.

Chen Ping'er was wearing a plain water blue skirt and holding a pink silk fan in her hand, she was incredibly beautiful.

"Fellow Daoist Ning bought so many fine talisman papers... Could it be that you are planning to practice the art of talismans?"

"You misunderstood, fellow Daoist."

Ning Daoran shook his head: "I'm already practicing the Dao of Formation, so I don't have the time to study the Dao of Talismans. I bought these for my fellow disciples."

"I see."

Chen Ping'er smiled slightly and didn't ask any more questions.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, is there any papermaking material with strong Yin energy in Qingxiefang?"

"Papermaking materials with strong yin energy?"

Chen Ping'er thought for a moment and said, "No, but a few days ago a fellow Daoist named Shangguan reserved a private room in the back hall of Qingxiefang, saying that he wanted to hold a small trade fair.

He has a piece of second-level dark wood in his hand. It is said that this thing has a very strong yin energy. If Fellow Daoist Ning wants dark wood, he can come and try it. "

"Swap meet..."

Ning Daoran frowned, feeling a little frightened.

But this is Qingxiefang, and there have been precedents before, so there shouldn't be any problems.

"Those few people are all in the late stage of Qi Refining, so you don't have to worry."

Chen Ping'er smiled dimple-like, "Besides, this exchange will be guaranteed by Qingxuefang, so it's very safe."

"Okay, I'll join in."

…

A few days later, Ning Daoran came to Qingxiefang again, but he disguised himself as a young monk with high cheekbones and dark eyes.

Chen Ping'er couldn't recognize him at first.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, it's me."

Ning Daoran used his own voice to convey the message.

"ah?"

Chen Ping'er couldn't help but laugh, covering her mouth with her hands while smiling and whispering: "Fellow Daoist Ning is really a cautious person."

Ning Daoran smiled indifferently. This move was for safety reasons and also to test Chen Ping'er.

If something unexpected really happens at the exchange meeting, then there will naturally be no need to contact Chen Ping'er from Qingxiefang anymore.

Inside the box, five cultivators in the late Qi Refining stage were sitting on the ground.

"I am Shangguan Xing."

A young man who had reached the perfection of Qi training smiled and said, "Then let's start with me..."

He raised his hand slightly, and a piece of wood filled with Yin energy hung in the air. He said, "Although it is only a small piece of second-level Yin wood, it has extremely strong Yin energy. It can be used as a material for formations, Yin objects and spiritual tools. I will not sell spirit stones, but only accept exchanges."

"I wonder what you need?"

Ning Daoran spoke first.

"I am seeking an opportunity to build my foundation, but I am too old and my blood is weak. If I could find an elixir that can increase my blood, that would be the best."

"What a coincidence."

Ning Daoran patted his storage bag, and two deep red blood-transforming ginsengs floated out. He said, "These two blood-transforming ginsengs have medicinal properties that are nearly a thousand years old. They can be used to refine blood-strengthening pills, which are enough to make up for the blood and energy that Daoist has lost."

"That's great!"

Shangguan Xing's eyes lit up, and he immediately gave away the Yinchen Wood in exchange for two thousand-year-old blood ginsengs.

(End of this chapter)