46: Chapter 46 Official Institutions

"By the way, Young Friend, given your current cultivation level, you could consider joining the Special Administration Bureau."

"The authorities have now collected the foundational cultivation techniques of most sects across the country, as well as classics regarding cultivation methods, most of which are open to Professionals."

"Those like you, Young Friend, who have achieved success through self-study and self-cultivation, will receive even greater priority for support."

Wang An did not expect that the authorities were also collecting a large amount of information related to cultivation-type Professionals.

That made sense; even for current cultivation-type Professionals, practicing these traditional techniques only served to accelerate their cultivation speed and efficiency.

However, no one could guarantee whether individuals with great supernatural powers, truly capable of plucking stars and grasping the moon, would appear in the future.

He felt that if there were no major restrictions, joining them might not be a bad thing.

After all, further cultivation had requirements regarding venues and material resources, which the company, at its current scale, could not fully resolve for him.

Relying on official resources and channels might also be a viable path.

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing and Wang An walked deeper into the forest while conversing.

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing still needed to confirm the specific range of influence and the magnetic field intensity here.

"Daoist Priest Zhang, I wonder what the management regulations of the Special Administration Bureau are for us cultivation-type Professionals, and what rights and obligations we have?"

"I am someone who has never been able to tolerate constraints well; I wonder if I can still join."

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing took a serious look at the young man, who likely was not yet 30, and said with a chuckle.

"Young Friend An, there is no need for concern. For cultivation-type Professionals, the biggest obligation is to attend a cultivation exchange meeting once a month. It will be recorded by the authorities, and it counts as a contribution from everyone."

"Usually, there are no tasks. At most, it's like my current mission: coming over to take a look and observing these changes from the perspective of us practitioners."

"The people who actually handle matters will be combat-type personnel organized by the authorities, with the military participating jointly. We, on the other hand, face no danger."

Wang An was somewhat surprised by such lenient management from the authorities.

"I didn't expect the authorities to have so few restrictions on cultivation-type Professionals."

"Young Friend An, you also know that for practitioners like us, the cultivation of one's state of mind is of paramount importance. Without a relaxed environment, how can one enter a state of tranquility to cultivate?"

"Moreover, at the end of the day, we are merely mortal flesh and blood; at most, we provide the country with some unique perspectives for decision-making."

Nodding in agreement, Wang An finally decided.

"Daoist Priest Zhang, if there are no issues, would you be able to introduce me to the Special Administration Bureau?"

"Haha, no problem. Young Friend An, from now on, we are fellow Daoists and colleagues."

Finally, the two arrived at the place where Wang An had previously performed Qi Gathering; the human traces at this location had basically been erased by Wang An.

Upon arriving here, Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing took out a compass from his satchel and began to determine the Feng Shui mountain range trends of this place.

Afterward, he took out a magnetic field measuring instrument to determine the magnetic field intensity of this place, as well as the interference with artificial signals.

After half an hour, he finally finished recording all the data.

"Let's go. Now that my mission is complete, I can take you to the Changnan branch of the Special Administration Bureau."

"As for the job information and the exchange of techniques, I will discuss it with the Tianshi to see which techniques and spells are suitable."

On the way to the Special Administration Bureau, Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing kept discussing the list of techniques and spells to be exchanged with the Tianshi of their Tianshi Mansion.

Finally, a list of exchanges was sent over to Wang An.

[Internal Cultivation Techniques: Golden Light Internal Cultivation Technique, for body protection, gathering Qi, refining spirit, and establishing the foundation for talisman techniques. Breathing and Qi Absorption Technique, to replenish internal Qi, strengthen the physique, and provide energy for talisman drawing. Embryonic Breathing Preliminary Technique, to enter the innate state, stabilize Qi, and increase magical power. Zhengyi Talismans: Single-Stroke Talisman Technique, the foundation of talisman methods. Hand Seal and Formula Methods, to grasp Qi, summon spirits, and solidify talismans. Stepping on the Dipper, to connect with stars, receive Qi, and stabilize the altar. Zhengyi Talisman Ordination Techniques: Taishang Sanwu Dugo Talisman, Zhengyi Mengwei Talisman, Shangqing Dadong Talisman]

Profession: [Dugo Mage], [Mengwei Mage], [Five-Thunder Mage], [Student], [Daoist Disciple], [Daoist Priest]

Wang An looked carefully; as expected, the effects of these internal cultivation techniques were already included in his [Refining Essence into Qi] and [Refining Qi into Spirit].

Daoist techniques were basically created around these four steps: Refining Essence into Qi, Refining Qi into Spirit, Refining Spirit to Return to Void, and Refining Void to Merge with Dao.

It was just that different sect techniques had different emphases.

For example, the Zhengyi Sect focused more on cultivating the ability to draw talismans.

The Quanzhen Longmen Sect and others focused more on the tempering of nature and life, cultivation, and similar aspects.

What could truly help Wang An was actually the talisman heritage of the Zhengyi.

Although most talismans required ordination before they could be drawn, and internal cultivation techniques provided the energy for them, it was the talismanic scripts that truly bestowed various abilities upon the talismans.

The steps of summoning spirits and connecting with stars were all meant to assist in drawing, stabilizing energy, and expanding the overall power of the talisman.

During these days, he had been contemplating the Innate Qi and had gained some insights into the principles within it.

Coupled with his currently high three-dimensional attributes, perhaps he could truly draw some talismans of decent strength.

Although it still lacked the spell effects of flashing golden light and explosive energy.

However, being able to exist independently of the source was already a huge improvement.

Wang An checked his current progress in contemplation.

[Innate Lunar Essence Spirit-Nourishing Mysterious Qi (25%)]

[Innate Lesser Yang Sunlight Nourishing Mystery Qi (8%)]

[Innate Taiqing Spirit Water Nourishing Qi (3%)]

[Innate Gui Water Sweet Dew Moistening Marvelous Qi (0.1%)]

He felt that once his contemplation progress exceeded 50%, he should be able to use the principles of Taiyin to draw a talisman for calming the mind and nourishing the spirit.

This type of talisman used the talisman drawer's True Qi as an activation switch to leverage the relevant Taiyin principles between heaven and earth, thereby achieving the effect of calming the mind and nourishing the spirit.

These foundational talisman heritages of the Longhu Mountain Tianshi Mansion could make up for some of his deficiencies, assist in drawing talismans better, and reduce failures.

As for religious personnel and specialized Professional systems, they usually required strict, long-term fasting and ordination; wanting to take the profession was not difficult, but it consumed too much time, which did not align with his current interests.

Seeing these professions, Wang An recalled his [Feng Shui Master] profession that he had not yet taken.

This profession, still in its early development, might be a key focus for Wang An to look for next.

After all, the help most professions provided to him was truly limited; with his current three-dimensional attributes, the bonuses to his various abilities were no less than what those professions brought.

What he truly needed now were those rare professions with high difficulty to take.

After all, his time was limited. Currently, the [Martial Artist] profession basically just used the [Repair] skill to accelerate the Repair of some damage during the cultivation process.

He also didn't go looking for any specialized combat martial arts anymore; his time every day was basically fully booked.

At night, if the weather was good, he would gather and refine star Qi, or study knowledge related to taking the [Astronomer] and [High-end Financial Professional] professions.

During the day, he had to cultivate while studying Feng Shui Qi fields. Plus, every few days he had to go to the launch site to gather and refine Gold-Yang Qi; he really didn't have much energy to take those professions that provided little help.

Time passed bit by bit. Wang An and Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing, riding in his official vehicle, finally drove into the basement of a museum.

The two got out of the car and saw a sign that read "Special Administration Bureau, Changnan Branch" hanging to the left of an ancient wooden door.