Seeing Lin Xiuyuan's posture, Jian Qiong smiled slightly, it seemed that things were settled.
"Yes, that's right, but I'm not sure. There are some rumors that the senior once commanded the Yin Spirit White Bird in battle, and he is now probably deceased in his cave."
"If Master Lin is willing to take the risk and explore, I will reserve a spot for you?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Xiuyuan suppressed the excitement in his heart, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.
After a moment, Lin Xiuyuan asked:
"Why would you invite me to such a cave ruin? After all, my cultivation level is low and my combat strength is only average. Even if I have some talismans, I'm sure they wouldn't be of any interest to you."
The advantage of a talisman master lies solely in the quantity of talismans they possess.
At the lower and middle levels, it's fine, as one has an absolute advantage. But at this level, with the Qi Refining Perfection Realm, one's magical power is abundant, combat strength is formidable, and one will never lack talismans for protection.
This inevitably made Lin Xiuyuan somewhat suspicious.
Jian Qiong said, "Master Lin, you may not know this, but your mastery of talismans plays a crucial role in this trip."
This made Lin Xiuyuan even more puzzled. He couldn't understand what use his mastery of talismans was for exploring these cave ruins.
As long as you're willing to spend the money, you can have as many talismans as you want.
Is it related to one's mastery of talismanic arts? Lin Xiuyuan's expression shifted slightly, and he asked, "Could it be related to breaking the cave's restrictions?"
Jian Qiong nodded, then shook her head and said, "That's right, but it's not convenient to talk about the specifics for now. If Master Lin is willing to agree, we can discuss it in more detail."
It was precisely because of her mastery of talismanic arts that Jian Qiong sent a message to Lin Xiuyuan.
As a shop owner, one handles a great many talismans and can easily discern their quality, thus reflecting one's own expertise in talismanic arts.
Lin Xiuyuan's talismans are of extremely high quality, already among the top. There are others with similar talisman masters, but those masters are all at the Great Perfection level, while Lin Xiuyuan is only at the ninth level of Qi Refining.
However, this is why Jian Qiong contacted Lin Xiuyuan.
Secondly... what normal person would need that kind of thing to treat erysipelas?
Those who can cultivate to this level will moderate the use of elixirs and supplement them with rare and precious materials, thus maximizing their ability to ignore the effects of elixir poisoning.
Only those cultivators with poor aptitude who can only accumulate pills, or those who are eager to improve and break through, will use a large number of pills, thus generating a lot of pill toxins and impurities, which need to be resolved by finding a way.
In her eyes, Lin Xiuyuan was either the former or the latter, it didn't matter.
Since everyone's needs do not conflict, they are undoubtedly a very good partner.
Upon seeing this, Lin Xiuyuan pondered for a moment and asked, "Who will be participating in this trip? If there are any Foundation Establishment stage experts, I'm afraid I'll have to politely decline Manager Jian's kind invitation."
"Don't worry, there won't be any experts involved. Exploring such cave ruins is naturally for the sake of opportunities. Why would a senior with too much strength join in? Wouldn't that just mean missing out on an opportunity? It might even bring about a fatal disaster?"
Upon hearing this, Jian Qiong smiled and said, "There are only four of us participating in this trip. Besides you and me, there is a formation master at the same level as Master Lin, and a good friend of mine who has reached the Great Perfection of Qi Refining..."
"I understand. Would you please give me an answer in a couple of days, Manager Jian?"
A fleeting thought crossed Lin Xiuyuan's eyes.
“Okay, no problem, but we need to do it as soon as possible. If Master Lin is not interested, I will need to find other fellow Daoists in advance.”
Jian Qiong nodded happily.
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Several days later.
The gates of Wanlin Pavilion, which had been open for eight years, were closed today, a rare sight. Two long rainbows rose from the backyard and shot straight into the sky.
Beyond the border of Linan City lies a desolate land, barren of everything.
The sun was high in the sky, radiating heat. A gentle breeze did not bring any coolness; instead, it stirred up the heat from the ground, and a sultry feeling washed over us, accompanied by wisps of dust.
After traveling fifty or sixty miles, the world seemed to change, and a completely different scene was discovered.
Looking out, one sees a lush, verdant landscape filled with thick, towering ancient trees, seemingly arranged in orderly rows, stretching endlessly to both sides of the field of vision, forming an impregnable barrier.
It seemed as if even sunlight couldn't penetrate it; it was empty and dark, and as far as the eye could see, it was pitch black. The ancient forest of southern Xinjiang was like a gaping abyss, silently lying there, waiting for 'food' to be delivered to its door.
Lin Xiuyuan sighed inwardly, never expecting to set foot on the southern border so soon.
Xuan Zhilin Xiuyuan took out the jade slip to identify the direction, and then transformed into a pale blue rainbow, disappearing into the ancient forest.
They slowly made their way through the dense thickets, traveling for a good half hour and about fifty miles before they felt they were approaching the gathering place.
Then, the view ahead gradually cleared, and dazzling light shone into the dim ancient forest.
As you proceed, you'll find a pool of water not far ahead, with towering mountains nestled behind them, their verdant slopes creating a serene and beautiful scene.
Two people stood by the pool, waiting quietly.
One of them was none other than Jian Qiong.
The other person was a gaunt middle-aged man with a somewhat sinister face. The spiritual energy he exuded indicated that he was roughly at the ninth level of the realm.
It seems this person is the same array master that Jian Qiong mentioned, who is at the same level.
One person is still missing; they probably haven't arrived yet.
"Looks like I'm not the last one to arrive? What a relief. I was worried that my late departure would make you all impatient."
Lin Xiuyuan stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said.
"Fellow Daoist Zhang must have been delayed by something."
After saying a few words, Jian Qiong introduced him, saying, "This is Fellow Daoist Ma. His mastery of array formations is superb, and he is a frequent guest of many shops."
"This is Master Lin, whose talismans are of extremely high quality and whose skill is no less than that of those talisman masters at the Great Perfection stage."
"Fellow Daoist Jian, you flatter me." Lin Xiuyuan waved his hand modestly, looked at Ma Kangcheng, and cupped his hands, saying, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Ma, I have long admired you."
"Haha, Fellow Daoist Jian never lies. It seems that Master Lin's skill is indeed quite high. He is probably one of the top people in the Qi Refining stage who earn spirit stones."
With a mixture of envy and regret, Ma Kangcheng said, "I also wanted to become a talisman master back then, but unfortunately I didn't have much talent in this field, so I could only switch to array cultivation. Now my cultivation resources are just scraping together from here and there."
"Fellow Daoist Ma is too modest. Being a guest of honor in various shops, you naturally have no shortage of resources. When you achieve Foundation Establishment in the future, your knowledge of formations will reach a higher level, and you will be able to set up a grand formation for the mountain gate, which will be a completely different world."
Jian Qiong interjected with a laugh.
"That's true, but we all know how difficult it is to establish a foundation. It's rare for one in a thousand to succeed. To actually establish a Dao foundation is like having one's ancestors' graves emitting smoke." Ma Kangcheng shook his head.
After exchanging pleasantries, the three of them did not have to wait long.
From the dense forest, a streak of light appeared, and on the flying sword was a tall young man, exuding the aura of a Qi Refining Perfection cultivator.
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