Chapter 44

The final result of teaching sword techniques was that Zongshou had to rack his brains and even bring out the set of Tai Xi Ling Quan (Fetal Breathing Spirit Fist) to coax the puffed-up Chuxue into smiling again.

After Chuxue left, Zongshou began to write again, drawing the 'Yun' (Fortune) Heavenly Talisman.

"This little kitty, her combat instincts are so strong, and her strength and speed are terrifying. It's impossible to explain with the innate abilities of the tiger-cat clan. Could it be that she really has the legendary martial physique? Hehe! If I had her abilities, I wouldn't need so much time to study these martial arts and sword principles. Truly enviable and hateful—"

What is known as a martial artist's intuition is the instinct to know in battle what is most beneficial for oneself.

Chuxue is currently only at the most basic level, but she has already shown astonishing talent. With some targeted training in the future, her combat abilities will soar.

As for someone like Zongshou, he is a typical example of using his wisdom and experience to analyze and fight. It's hard to judge which is superior, but the former definitely requires several times more effort than the latter.

After sighing for a moment, Zongshou calmed down. With one palm, he shattered the seal on the black iron canister beside him. Activating the Swallowing Essence technique, he directly absorbed all the soul essence of the hawk eagle inside the canister.

Zongshou's soul power immediately increased. The excess soul energy overflowed from his divine soul, giving his eyes a faint purple hue.

His right hand decisively began to draw on the yellow paper, continuously sketching.

Without the assistance of the Heavenly Talisman stone stele, the entire process of copying became even more difficult. Zongshou could only rely on the Heavenly Talisman seed in his soul sea, making the brush move through the spiritual energy meridians and layers of heaven and earth barriers.

He poured all his efforts into it, ensuring that the talisman lines did not deviate too much.

"Indeed, it is a Heavenly Talisman. The soul power is consumed so quickly! The essence soul power provided by a fourth-stage divine beast's essence is still insufficient—"

Without hesitation, Zongshou reached out and picked up the few beast soul stones. Activating the Swallowing Heaven Essence Transformation technique, he crushed the beast soul stones in his hand into powder.

The soul sea, which had shown signs of depletion, immediately became full. Threads of soul power were guided to the tip of the brush in his hand, gathering to form the talisman lines.

When the last stroke was completed, the entire yellow talisman immediately shimmered with a faint seven-color light.

Unlike other Heavenly Talismans, it did not trigger any heavenly changes. Instead, the wolf-hair brush in Zongshou's hand suddenly exploded, shattering into countless pieces.

Zongshou took a deep breath and attentively examined the Heavenly Talisman in his hand. Although the writing was ugly, after the entire talisman was completed, it exuded an unusual aura.

Overall, it wasn't that bad.

However, what is the use of this 'Yun' (Fortune) talisman after it is drawn?

Thinking about this, Zongshou's eyes immediately became blank, showing a troubled expression.

In his previous life, although he successfully copied the last 'Yun' Heavenly Talisman, he only managed to copy it.

Since he was not a spirit master, even at the Immortal Martial realm, the talisman he drew had no effect. He also did not understand the true meaning of this Heavenly Talisman.

Even in the entire Divine Emperor game, no one used similar 'Heavenly Talismans'.

Now, he truly understood the talisman meaning left by the Lingyun Master.

However, the concept of "misfortune and fortune are interdependent" and the mixed ideas of "misfortune and fortune have no door, they are summoned by people; good and evil are rewarded, like shadows following the form," are truly headache-inducing. He couldn't figure out the exact use of this 'Yun' (Fortune) talisman.

"It seems I need to find someone to test the effect of this talisman—"

This 'Yun' (Fortune) talisman is the most unique among the twelve Heavenly Talismans in his soul sea.

Not only did he obtain the most complete seed, but the soul power required to draw the talisman can be chosen, ranging from the smallest to the largest, with nine levels.

Zongshou can draw the one that requires the least soul power, and its effect is naturally the lowest. It can last for about half an hour.

However, if it is not used, it is impossible to know its true capabilities.

After frowning and pondering for a while, Zongshou put away all the talisman-drawing tools.

The other Heavenly Talismans are far from being perfected. To draw even the simplest Five Elements Heavenly Talisman, he would need to reach the Innate realm. At his current Calm Mind realm, it was not even worth thinking about.

What he was most concerned about now was the talisman in his hand.

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Two hours later, the dilapidated Fanyun cart, pulled by the remaining twelve Tiyun horses, finally arrived at Xiaoyuan City.

As soon as it approached, the temporarily repaired Wind Talisman array inside the cart completely collapsed. Fortunately, they were not far from the city gate.

This eastern mining capital, famous in the future game, was a place Zongshou had never been to. However, Yin Yang was somewhat familiar with it.

Entering the city, he skillfully led them to a street lined with various blacksmith shops and armor shops.

Not only did they sell farming tools and armor, but also various metals extracted from mines. Blocks of forged steel and red copper were neatly arranged in each shop.

Some shops specialized in Fanyun carts, but very few had the capability to forge such a massive vehicle. Only the most luxurious shops had this ability.

Standing at the street entrance, Zongshou suddenly felt a stirring in his heart, remembering the talisman in his sleeve.

His gaze immediately shifted between Yin Yang and Chuxue, hesitating. He certainly didn't dare to use himself as the test subject.

Yin Yang shivered, seemingly sensing something. He cautiously glanced back at Zongshou and decisively stepped aside, saying, "Young Master, please wait here. I'll go find out if there are any spirit blacksmiths who can repair the cart!"

Before he finished speaking, Yin Yang's figure had already disappeared in the bustling crowd.

Zongshou felt a bit regretful and could only look at Chuxue with eager eyes.

Chuxue's body also involuntarily shivered, feeling a chill for no reason. She asked curiously, "Young Master, why are you staring at me like that?"

Zongshou coughed and, without showing any signs, quietly stuck the 'Yun' (Fortune) talisman he had drawn with great effort on Chuxue's back. He said casually, "Uncle Yin will take some time. Since we have nothing to do, let's go in and take a look—"

In his mind, he was thinking about the hundreds of paper talismans he had taken from Qi Xiao. If he sold the ones he didn't need, he could exchange them for some of the demon beast crystals and beast soul stones he was short of.

Chuxue didn't notice Zongshou's actions and instead found his words quite reasonable: "We should go in and take a look! If there's a branch of Sanlu Bank, we can withdraw some money. Buying Tiyun horses and repairing the Fanyun cart will require money. Fortunately, His Majesty had us deposit 4,000 third-stage beast crystals in this bank when we went to Linhai Academy to pick up Young Master. However, Young Master, you have used up too many of those beast crystals—"

Zongshou immediately felt a surge of energy. He knew it. His 'father,' the Demon King of Qiantian Mountain, couldn't possibly have made no arrangements for his afterlife, leaving his only beloved son to suffer alone. As for Chuxue's complaint, Zongshou simply ignored it.

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