That morning, Luo Xinglan and Jiang Hongying were learning to draw talismans as usual.
So far, they have learned how to use teleportation talismans, experience talismans, sealing talismans, enemy-to-friend talismans, and enhancement talismans.
Today, they are learning communication runes, a type of talisman that allows for cross-server communication.
The old charlatan patiently explained the key points, and after he finished, he let the two of them try to draw it themselves.
He watched Jiang Hongying begin to paint. Although the first painting failed, the technique was correct. He was sure that if he painted a few more, he would succeed.
The old evil spirit nodded in satisfaction and then came to Luo Xinglan's side.
But it turned out that the girl was daydreaming.
The old evil spirit with talismans reached out and tapped on her table.
Luo Xinglan snapped out of her daze and asked somewhat apologetically, "Master, do you have any talismans that can be used to defend an island?"
The old evil spirit with talismans shook his head: "No."
Undeterred, Luo Xinglan asked, "Really not? Even you can't draw it?"
The Old Evil of Talismans said, "You think inventing a new talisman is so simple? Let me tell you the truth: almost all the existing talismans were invented by your master, the Divine Talisman Venerable. Only one talisman that greatly increases strength was researched and developed by me. I have lived for so many years and have only invented one talisman. You can see how difficult it is to invent a new talisman."
Luo Xinglan rested her chin on her hand and looked at him expectantly, asking, "Then could you teach me how to invent new talismans?"
The old charlatan looked at her inquisitively: "What kind of talisman do you want to invent? The kind that can defend an island?"
Luo Xinglan spoke frankly: "Yes, there are too many animals on Blackwind Island. I was afraid that some survivors would harm them, so I thought about protecting them."
The Old Evil of Talismans said, "Your intentions are good. However... inventing a new talisman is not so easy; it requires drawing a lot of talismans."
Luo Xinglan's expression was firm: "Master, I'm not afraid of trouble."
The Old Evil Talisman: "Alright, I can tell you how to invent new talismans, but you must also guarantee that you have completely mastered the drawing methods of the talismans I have taught you."
Luo Xinglan repeatedly assured, "I will, Master. I will set aside two, no, three hours every day to consolidate what I have learned before."
“Alright,” the old charlatan looked at Jiang Hongying, “Hongying, what about you? Will you come along to learn how to invent new talismans, or will you continue practicing what you’ve already learned?”
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Hongying said, "Master, my talent is not as high as Xinglan's. In order to avoid confusion, I should continue to practice."
From the past few days of learning, she could see that Xinglan's talent for drawing talismans was far beyond her reach.
She should just focus on mastering what she already knows.
The old evil spirit nodded: "Yes, you have always been steady and know what you want."
Jiang Hongying continued practicing.
The old evil spirit of talismans gave Luo Xinglan special training.
"To invent a new talisman, you must first be creative. You must know that all talismans are created by humans, and you should understand their function better than anyone else the moment you put pen to paper. So, the first thing you need to do is to carefully think about the function of this defensive talisman and its name."
Luo Xinglan closed her eyes and recalled the function of the defensive bead in her mind. Soon, she sorted out the function and name of the new talisman.
Opening her eyes again, she confidently nodded to the old man with the talisman: "Master, I'm ready."
The Old Evil Talisman: "Alright, next, all you need to do is temporarily forget how to draw those talismans before."
Luo Xinglan asked, puzzled: "Forgot?"
The Old Evil of Talismans said, “That’s right, forget it. No two talismans in this world are exactly the same. The new talisman you are inventing, whether in terms of function, stroke order, or structure, will be completely new. And the way those talismans are drawn will affect your judgment of the new talisman, so you must forget them.”
Luo Xinglan: "I understand, Master."
The Old Evil Talisman: "Next comes the most crucial step. You need to unleash your creativity to create a completely new talisman. You can draw it in any shape you like. More importantly, during the drawing process, you must concentrate highly, memorize the shape and strength of each stroke, and the function of the new talisman, and complete the talisman in one go."
Luo Xinglan suddenly felt immense pressure.
Indeed, inventing a new talisman is not so simple.
The Old Evil Talisman: "Alright, now you can try it yourself. Don't be afraid of failure, and don't put too much pressure on yourself. I have only invented one kind of talisman in my whole life. You have only been drawing talismans for a few days. It's not a big deal if you fail. Keep a calm mind."
Luo Xinglan nodded, picked up her pen, and began to draw.
Her eyes were fixed on the tip of the pen, her mind constantly replaying the effects of the new talisman, her hands moving non-stop, drawing rapidly.
Soon, the final touch was completed.
The old charlatan immediately went to check and found it to be a failed charlatan.
Luo Xinglan knew she had failed in her painting, but she didn't look too discouraged.
She quickly changed to another sheet of paper and continued drawing.
Unsurprisingly, it was a failure every time.
The old evil spirit did not offer any words of comfort or disturb them; he simply watched quietly.
Luo Xinglan was completely unaware, her mind solely focused on the paper in front of her.
Just as she finished writing and thought she had failed again, her eyes inadvertently fell on the first character.
Her eyes widened in surprise—she had actually succeeded!
only……
This is not what she wants.
[Message Transmission Talisman: A talisman created by Luo Xinglan. It can send messages to any server.]
What the heck is a voice transmission talisman?
She was clearly drawing a defensive talisman!
Seeing that her expression was strange, the old evil spirit couldn't help but come closer.
When he saw the talisman, his expression became extremely complicated.
Luo Xinglan asked, puzzled, "Master, do I consider this a success or a failure?"
The old charlatan's eyes lit up: "You really are a once-in-a-century talisman-drawing genius!"
Master's skill in drawing talismans has found a successor.
Luo Xinglan looked puzzled.
The old evil spirit with talismans became increasingly excited: "You wanted to draw a defensive talisman, but you ended up drawing a sound transmission talisman. This shows that your creative ability is extremely powerful, even to the point of creating something out of nothing!"
Generally speaking, in order to invent a talisman, the talisman artist must have a clear understanding of its function, and then draw a large number of talismans until he finds the unique way to draw it.
But there is another kind of genius who can sometimes create a new spell with just the last stroke.
Luo Xinglan is clearly the latter.
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