First, I bought ten bottles of Qi Gathering Pills, all of which were of intermediate grade.
A basic Qi Gathering Pill costs only a dozen or so spirit stones. But once you reach the intermediate level, its value increases several times over; a bottle of six pills costs nearly forty low-grade spirit stones.
However, Lin Xiuyuan is very wealthy!
Then I bought a beginner's guide to Qi cultivation techniques, the Water Circulation Technique. It only cost me a little over two hundred spirit stones.
Lin Xiuyuan's Everlasting Spring Technique was, after all, just a common, low-quality skill. Although it was a viable path to higher realms, he would naturally choose a better one if he had the means.
The art of talismans is ultimately just a heretical method, and can only be used as an auxiliary means of cultivation.
One's own foundation is paramount. Only by enhancing one's magical power can one enter higher levels, thereby greatly increasing lifespan and advancing on the path to immortality.
Lin Xiuyuan was naturally generous with his knowledge of his own cultivation methods.
The Water Circulation Technique is considered a mid-to-high-level cultivation method. It cannot compare to the Qi Refining methods of major sects, but it is considered advanced among independent cultivators. Subsequent cultivation methods are not difficult to purchase; the only shortage is spirit stones.
Its cultivation speed is two to three times faster than that of Changchun!
This shows how important cultivation techniques are! Whether it's absorbing spiritual energy or refining magical power, the difference will only widen over time!
Finally, after leaving behind nearly a hundred spirit stones as capital for making talismans, Lin Xiuyuan took the remaining talismans and set up a stall at the market for scattered cultivators at the outer city gate.
Earning a little more is always a good thing. Besides, in cultivation, a balance between work and rest is essential for achieving twice the results with half the effort.
After spending several days indoors making talismans, it would be nice to chat with Old Xu and enjoy the lively surroundings to soothe one's mind.
"He only shows up once every few days? He must have already become a beginner-level talisman master. Only refining advanced-level talismans would take so long."
When Old Xu saw that Lin Xiuyuan's stall was filled with nothing but entry-level talismans, he couldn't help but say with amusement.
"That's about it."
Lin Xiuyuan gave a perfunctory reply.
He peered through the crack at the city gate not far from the market and said with some doubt, "Why does it seem like there are so many people today? And quite a few of them look injured."
“You haven’t been here for a few days, so you haven’t received the news yet. I heard that a great opportunity has occurred at Hundred Python Mountain, and many cultivators are going there to compete for it. As a result, it has attracted many cultivators from other places. With so many people, disputes naturally arise. In times like these, fights often break out.”
"Moreover, with the influx of all sorts of cultivators, bloodshed has been frequent in the bungalow area these past few days. I heard that several teams from the East and West districts that came to the market were robbed and many people died."
Finally, Old Xu reminded him, "You're only at the early stage of Qi Refining, so it's best to stay home as much as possible during this time. If you reach the next level in Talisman Dao, it's best to join a merchant guild in the outer city. That way, you can live in the outer city and won't have to worry about safety."
"Is that so..."
Lin Xiuyuan seemed to be deep in thought; things have been a bit chaotic lately.
I wonder if Liao Yong went out into the wilderness with that gang for the same reason.
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