65: Chapter 65 [Taiyin Divine Talisman], Transaction of Inheritance

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing and Daoist Mingxin saw these three talismans and were immediately deeply attracted by the core rune in the center.

Ji Fangmei and Old Yuan also crowded over to look at the three talismans, but they only felt that the runes on the talisman paper were extremely profound and difficult to understand; they did not know why there were such strange patterns.

The two Daoists stared for a long while before coming back to their senses, marveling at the wonder of it.

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing even stopped calling him "young friend."

"Brother An Ran, how did you come up with this core rune? I can actually sense a hint of Taiyin from it."

"Moreover, I have been looking at it for so long, yet now I don't seem to remember what the core rune looks like."

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing looked somewhat uncertain and suspicious; he turned back to look at the three talismans, then looked at Wang An, then looked back again.

He found it hard to believe that this rune possessed such divine intent.

When the others heard Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing say this, they tried to recall it carefully just like him, only to find that they too could not remember what the core rune looked like.

They were both surprised and amazed by these three talismans, marveling that this Professional named An Ran could draw such miraculous talismans at such a young age.

Daoist Mingxin, who was still staring at the core rune on the side, gradually turned pale, and his steps became unsteady.

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing, seeing this situation, immediately supported him and checked his condition.

"What is this? Your mental energy is exhausted."

Daoist Mingxin did not speak, simply closing his eyes to rest his mind.

Seeing that everyone had witnessed the miraculous nature of his three talismans, Wang An then spoke.

"This rune was drawn by me in a state of ethereal meditation as I recently contemplated the principles of Taiyin; it is a true talisman of dharma principles."

Wang An suddenly spoke in a loud voice, calling back those who still wanted to look back at the runes.

"If you are not a practitioner, do not keep staring at them. If you exhaust your mental energy, you will not be able to recover for ten days or half a month."

Everyone realized they had been unconsciously drawn in by the miraculous runes; now that they had sobered up, they broke out in a cold sweat.

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing looked at those runes with some excitement, but he dared not look too much, immediately turning back to ask Wang An.

"Brother An Ran, can we draw this talisman of yours?"

"If Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing has a Spirit attribute exceeding 2 points, I imagine drawing one or two should be sufficient."

"Then this talisman paper..."

Wang An naturally knew what Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing was planning. He was not worried about others learning it by taking it out, but now was not the right time, so he did not take the bait and instead spoke.

"Everyone, I call this type of talisman the [Taiyin Spirit-Nurturing Talisman]. We are here today to test the specific effects of this talisman, so let us get started quickly."

Ji Fangmei and Old Yuan finally remembered what they were there for and immediately asked.

"Mr. An Ran, do you need us to provide a user, or should we invite someone else?"

"I think Daoist Mingxin should use it! He just consumed a lot of mental energy, which is perfect for verifying the effect of my [Taiyin Spirit-Nurturing Talisman]."

Wang An said this while raising his hand to signal Daoist Mingxin.

Hearing this, Daoist Mingxin suddenly opened his eyes and looked at Wang An with some anticipation.

Wang An signaled that Daoist Mingxin could use it.

Only then did he carefully and with a slight tremor pick up one of the talismans from the box. He first observed the structure of the entire talisman, saw a familiar node, immediately understood, and injected True Qi into that spot.

The use of finished talismans is generally divided into two types: actively triggered and passively persistent.

By setting a trigger point between the energy storage rune and the core rune, injecting True Qi opens the pathway and activates the rune.

As for the passive type, it remains activated and continues to run once the entire rune is drawn.

Evidently, Daoist Mingxin also had profound research into runes; he found the trigger point immediately and activated the entire talisman.

The others observing from the outside did not feel any changes, but Daoist Mingxin could clearly feel a silver moonlight appear in his mind, illuminating his Niwan Palace.

His recently exhausted mental energy seemed to be nourished and was slowly recovering, much faster than the state of meditation he had entered just a moment ago.

"Everyone does not need to wait here. Even using this talisman of mine, it will take quite some time for Daoist Mingxin to fully recover."

Wang An looked at Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing beside him, who was still scratching his head and wanting to speak, shook his head helplessly, and then said to him.

"Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing, let us find a place and have a chat."

"Oh, oh! Sure, sure."

Wang An and Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing left the certification room, leaving only Ji Fangmei and Old Yuan looking at each other.

The two came to a tea room for receiving guests.

They began to brew tea slowly, and Wang An waited very patiently for Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing to speak first.

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing naturally knew what he meant and said directly.

"Brother An Ran, let me tell you directly. Except for our Longhu Mountain's core Five Thunders Dharma, whatever else you can take a fancy to, just name it. We hope to learn that core rune from you."

Wang An was calm and composed, took a sip of the freshly brewed tea, and then said.

"Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing, to be honest, I cannot guarantee whether you will be able to learn it. I myself only realized a bit of the Taiyin principles to achieve this effect. So, if you want to draw an effect similar to mine, you must reach my level of realization. Do you understand this?"

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing was silent for a long time after hearing Wang An's words.

Only then did he say: "Fellow Daoist An Ran, I have only seen sporadic descriptions of the miraculous nature of your talisman in the records of the ancestors throughout the generations."

"If one could be fortunate enough to realize even a small part of it, it would be of immense benefit to those of us who practice. Before I came, the Sect Leader senior brother and the elders had already reached a consensus. If this talisman is authentic, we must bring one back no matter what."

"Therefore, I am now representing the Tianshi Mansion of Longhu Mountain to reach an agreement with you. Except for the Five Thunders Dharma, you may take any other inheritance."

Wang An knew that the other party had come prepared; he nodded, did not waste words, and put forward his requirements.

"Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing, I need all of your sect's inheritance regarding talismans; I wonder if I may borrow them to read."

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing nodded in agreement, apparently having anticipated such a request.

Seeing that he agreed, Wang An took out a small booklet from his person and said.

"On this, there is a diagram of the core rune of that [Taiyin Spirit-Nurturing Talisman], as well as my own shallow understanding of the Taiyin Dao; I hope it can help your sect."

"As for whether you can actually draw this talisman, it depends on how well you specifically comprehend it."

Daoist Priest Zhang Mingqing took the booklet and opened it to look; the front part was an explanation of the core rune, and the back was a discussion on the Taiyin Dao.

"The theory of the three Yins consists of Lesser Yin, Taiyin, and Extreme Yin. Taiyin is the moon at its zenith. The moonlight is Yin in nature; by reflecting the moonlight, one can nurture the spirit and nourish the soul..."