Mu Xinling’s careful teaching

However, with Li Tan's greeting, Wang Longzhi stopped thinking and hurriedly squeezed between the two.

After learning about the process of Li Tan and Wang Longzhi drawing Talismans, Mu Xinling couldn't help but let out a burst of bell-like laughter.

She gestured with both hands, explaining everything to the two.

"Brother Tan, your fundamental problem lies in the control of Spiritual Qi! Slowly drawing a Talisman in a natural, unforced manner is merely a temporary solution, not a root cure."

"As for Long Dage, he simply hasn't calmed his mind to draw and comprehend carefully."

Mu Xinling's words were concise and to the point, clearly stating the problems of the two.

Wang Longzhi lowered his head somewhat ashamed, feeling very embarrassed; he indeed couldn't calm his mind to draw Talismans carefully, let alone comprehend them.

Li Tan also seemed to be deep in thought for a moment.

Talisman paper requires Spiritual Qi to stabilize, the Talisman brush also needs Spiritual Qi to control, and even the drawn runes cannot be separated from the application of Spiritual Qi.

If, as Miss Mu said, improving the control of Spiritual Qi can indeed help me build a solid foundation.

It might even allow me to achieve a state where all three are perfected!

A sharp glint flashed in Li Tan's eyes, and he slowly said:

"Miss Mu truly awakened me from a dream with a single sentence; I, Tan, never expected the application of Spiritual Qi to be so crucial."

Wang Longzhi also feigned cupping his hands, "Thank you, Miss Mu, for your generous guidance."

Mu Xinling gently waved her hand: "The application of Spiritual Qi is merely the foundation; what's important are the drawn runes and the compatibility of attributes."

"If a Cultivator of the Fire Attribute Dao Path refines a Lieyan Talisman, it will be half as much effort for twice the result, while a Cultivator of the Water Attribute Dao Path will find the opposite to be true."

"The reason is also very clear: low compatibility! Poor comprehension! Therefore, the attribute of the Talisman being refined is extremely important!"

Li Tan's Blood Thorn Blade was a Fire Attribute Dao Artifact, "So, it seems I was fortunate; the choice of attribute would also be so important."

Those who specialize in a single Dao will certainly be several times stronger in terms of comprehension than Cultivators who Cultivate in a chaotic manner, though this comparison does not include high-level Cultivators versus low-level Cultivators.

It's like comparing Li Tan's understanding of the Fire Attribute to his understanding of the Water Attribute.

After pondering for a while, Wang Longzhi also understood this principle.

Mu Xinling smiled and began:

"And there's also the mindset during drawing: the intention, the spirit...."

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A long time later, Mu Xinling's imparting of knowledge came to an end.

Li Tan and Wang Longzhi had truly gained a lot; all the things that had once puzzled them now vanished like smoke.

Even during the explanation, Mu Xinling revealed many relatively secret small techniques.

This also made the two silently remember her favor.

"The Dao of Talismans is indeed incredibly complex; I hope I can successfully draw one tomorrow."

Wang Longzhi's tone was somewhat helpless; clearly, he had little confidence in himself.

As if remembering something, he asked with interest: "Miss Mu, are there any merchant associations or shops within the Sect?"

Having Spirit Stones but being unable to spend them was undoubtedly a very uncomfortable feeling.

Although Spirit Stones could be used for Cultivation, they were ultimately just pure Spiritual Qi and did not provide any amplification in other aspects.

It was fine for Loose Cultivators to use Spirit Stones for Cultivation, but if one's conditions were superior, naturally many more aspects would be considered.

Mu Xinling pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke:

"I'm not very clear about the layout within the Sect either, but a few days ago, I heard Revered Master mention that there's a shop about a hundred miles east of the Deacon's Pavilion."

As soon as these words fell, Wang Longzhi's Face lit up with excitement, and he quickly pulled Li Tan to express his idea.

"Brother Tan, how about we go browse together?"

Li Tan did not respond to Wang Longzhi immediately, but silently pondered in his heart.

After all, it was nighttime now, and going out for a stroll rashly might attract unwanted attention.

Seeing Li Tan's hesitation, Wang Longzhi turned his attention to Mu Xinling.

He said fawningly:

"Fairy Mu, will you agree to the three of us going together?"

Mu Xinling's Face showed embarrassment; deep down, she didn't want to go, but Wang Longzhi's words seemed to contain a hidden blade....

So, should she agree or not? If she refused, wouldn't she be denying them Face?

The friendship that had been so hard to build would also capsize like an old, tattered sail....

She subtly sighed, then calmly said: "As the two Young Masters decide."

Seeing Mu Xinling agree, Wang Longzhi grinned, his eyes observing Li Tan with ill intent.

Two votes were cast, leaving only Li Tan, who had yet to make a choice....

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The Sect's flying boat operated day and night, though fewer Disciples boarded it at night.

After the time it takes to brew a cup of tea, the three arrived at the Deacon's Pavilion and found the shop.

"Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion"

The signboard was very grand, with golden runes that were quite eye-catching in the darkness.

Wang Longzhi asked in confusion:

"This shop, opened within the Heaven Sword Immortal Sect, actually calls itself a 'Pavilion'! Its scale is also immense; could it be that it has a great background?"

Mu Xinling didn't keep them in suspense: "Speaking of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, it indeed has a great background. Legend has it that its founder was a Nascent Soul Cultivator, who, after thousands of years of planning, expanded its business routes."

"As for how vast it is, it has branches in Immortal Sects of all sizes! There are also a small number of branches distributed among the common people of various countries."

Li Tan secretly mused that with a Nascent Soul Cultivator overseeing it and thousands of years of operation, the scale of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion was simply astonishing.

It must have paid a hefty price to be able to open within an Immortal Sect, but of course, its income would also be an astronomical figure.

As for Demonic Sects... it's likely that people of the Demonic Path wouldn't worry so much; eating the fat meat in front of them would be more in line with their temperament.

Having shops distributed even among the common people clearly showed its intention to extensively profit in the territory of the Righteous Path; no one stopping them meant the approval of the Xu Kingdom's imperial Family.

The two silently sighed in their hearts at this colossal entity.

Mu Xinling covered her mouth and chuckled; there was a time, when she first heard about the deeds of the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion from her Family elders, that her Face had worn a similar expression.

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Upon entering the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, a dazzling array of treasures immediately came into view, and the complete range of items made them gasp.

Counters selling Medicinal Pills, counters for Talismans, counters for robes, and shelves displaying weapons....

The three were so mesmerized they couldn't move their eyes, looking utterly like people who had never seen the world.

"Junior Brother, Junior Sister, what do you need to buy?"

A charming voice echoed in their ears. Following the sound, they saw a woman with a graceful figure, skin as white as jade, and revealing attire.

Her soul-stirring willow-leaf eyes made Li Tan feel very uncomfortable; she must have cultivated a demonic art that bewitched people's hearts!

And this woman was definitely a powerful Cultivator! The allure filled his mind, and even Li Tan couldn't forcibly dispel it.

This pull was not from a deep-seated desire, but a true cultivation suppression!

Wang Longzhi closed his eyes, trying to awaken himself, while the nearby Mu Xinling's Face flushed, and she quickly turned her body away.