Chapter 8

Soon, the image disappeared.

On the Spirit Appraisal Mirror, an appraisal and evaluation were given.

Document Fan, a mid-grade ordinary item, has talent attached to it. Long-term possession can stabilize one's aura, nurture talent, and enlighten the mind.

"This Document Fan is certainly not of low value. Regardless of whether it was created by the great calligrapher Xu Chenchang, just its specific effects alone are significant.

Stabilizing aura, nurturing talent, enlightening the mind... Although it's hard to verify, since the Spirit Appraisal Mirror has shown it, it must be true.

However, it's a pity that this Document Fan, in the end, only received a mid-grade ordinary evaluation on the Spirit Appraisal Mirror."

Chen Shaojun sighed, then frowned.

He really wanted to know what the treasures above the ordinary grade, the spirit-grade treasures, would be like.

At the same time, he felt a special memory appear in his mind.

This was the reward granted by the Spirit Appraisal Mirror.

A breathing technique.

The Eternal Spring Breathing Technique.

"The Eternal Spring Breathing Technique?"

Chen Shaojun accepted the memory, his face blank.

This breathing technique described the methods of exhaling and inhaling.

The length, speed, rhythm, and frequency were all meticulously described and explained.

Chen Shaojun didn't know if this was a martial arts cultivation technique or a Daoist cultivation method in this world, but thinking of the Spirit Eye Technique he had previously obtained, he naturally understood that this was definitely a good thing.

Even with doubts, he gradually began to try it out according to the requirements of the breathing technique.

The Eternal Spring Breathing Technique wasn't difficult to cultivate.

It could be practiced whether walking, sitting, or lying down.

One exhale, one inhale, one exhale, one inhale... Sometimes it involved two to three consecutive exhalations or inhalations. The entire cycle, 108 rounds, could be completed in two to three minutes.

Chen Shaojun silently began to practice.

The sounds of exhaling and inhaling were barely audible.

There was no significant difference from normal breathing.

The cultivation method was deeply imprinted in his mind, and he wouldn't forget it.

Soon.

One cycle was completed.

Chen Shaojun silently felt.

Then he blinked.

"No change?"

He felt nothing.

The fatigue from using the Divine Gaze Technique did not lessen.

There was no true qi or magical power generated within his body.

His limbs felt warm, but after taking the Nourishing Essence Pill, which refined his essence and marrow, his blood and qi were already vigorous, so warm limbs were quite normal.

"Perhaps, the cultivation time was too short?

But thinking about it, even the most powerful techniques wouldn't work on the first try.

This Document Fan, at most, is only a mid-grade ordinary item. The cultivation method rewarded by the Spirit Appraisal Mirror shouldn't be too advanced.

At least, it's a form of cultivation.

Having something is better than having nothing."

Chen Shaojun was easily satisfied.

Of course, even if he wasn't satisfied, there was nothing he could do.

The rewards from the Spirit Appraisal Mirror had no pattern.

Nourishing Essence Pill, Spirit Eye Technique, now a breathing technique... who knows what will come in the future.

But there was no doubt that they were all very useful to him.

He naturally wouldn't complain.

After all, he didn't need to sit in meditation to practice this breathing technique, and he could make it a natural part of his breathing, which wouldn't affect his other activities.

This was what he found most satisfying.

After all, he was living in a dormitory with twelve people. Even though there weren't many roommates now, if he suddenly got up to meditate while others were sleeping, rumors would likely spread the next day.

If the innkeeper asked, would he tell or not?

Living under someone else's roof.

Being low-key was always the right choice.

Any gossip, if heard by the wrong person, could turn into a disaster.

He would never forget that this was a world with demons, ghosts, and monsters.

...

Chen Shaojun practiced the breathing technique while walking out of the appraisal room.

When he handed the Document Fan to Shen Lang, the latter glanced at him but didn't say anything.

After registering it, he received a token.

Chen Shaojun secretly sighed in relief, knowing that Shen Lang didn't care who completed the appraisal, as long as the items were smoothly handed over.

"Do you have the strength left? There are quite a few items that need to be appraised this time."

Suddenly, Shen Lang pointed to a nearby tray and asked.

Chen Shaojun followed his finger and saw the jade ruyi. His pupils couldn't help but constrict, but when he saw the other items to be appraised, he felt a strange stirring in his heart.

Indeed, these 'living materials' all contained some degree of yin energy and ghostly qi.

Among them, the jade ruyi was particularly strong, with overwhelming yin energy and ghostly qi, and a ghostly shadow lingering.

But there were also items with very little yin energy and ghostly qi.

If he appraised these items, the consumption would be much less.

With his current mental strength, he estimated that he could use the Divine Gaze Technique one or two more times without a problem.

Additionally, the Divine Gaze Technique, as a method for apprentice appraisers to advance, could only improve through practice.

He wanted to become a formal appraiser and needed to quickly bring this technique to a minor success level.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask, "Can I choose freely?"

"Yes.

You can take three at a time.

But each one must be registered."

Shen Lang pondered for a moment and didn't refuse. He just wanted to complete the innkeeper's instructions quickly, appraise and register these items, and then sell them.

"Thank you, Mr. Shen!"

Chen Shaojun was delighted, bowed respectfully, and then chose three items.

These three 'living materials' were the ones he had seen with the Spirit Eye Technique, which had faint spiritual energy and very little yin energy and ghostly qi.

Returning to Appraisal Room No. 7, Chen Shaojun even skipped the step of lighting candles and incense.

He directly used the Divine Gaze Technique.

Silently, a stream of mental energy, like a surging river, rushed out.

Swish!

There was no resistance at all.

The yin energy and ghostly qi on the 'living material' were completely washed away.

The treasure then revealed its true form.

It seemed to become brighter, glowing faintly.

This was the effect of an appraiser's appraisal.

Before the appraisal, the yin energy and ghostly qi often made the treasure dusty and greatly reduced its value.

Even if others could see its value, they would be afraid of being tainted by unclean things in this world and thus wouldn't dare to use it confidently.

The appraiser at the pawnshop, like someone with the ability to turn things to gold, could make the treasure shine with its original luster.

After the appraisal was completed, the Spirit Appraisal Mirror appeared.

Tracing the source, the image was displayed.

The Spirit Appraisal Mirror then showed the evaluation of this treasure.