69: Chapter 69 Architectural Layout, Cooperation (Fourth Update)

Judging by the current situation, even if Wang An mastered these talismans, the power of those he drew would not be very great.

It still came down to the same thing: energy, the carrier, and the crucial principles.

For Wang An, these talismans served more as a supplement, a way to understand various functional talismans.

They expanded his relevant knowledge in this area and helped him understand how talismans with various effects were specifically written and used.

However, given his current situation, he was certainly not learning them bit by bit; instead, he was memorizing all of them, word for word.

With his three-dimensional attributes and Spirit attribute of over 3 points, he had an eidetic memory for this knowledge. In less than three hours, he had basically memorized all the books.

He just needed to go back and organize them properly; it was already late.

Daoist Mingqing came over to invite him to try their vegetarian meal.

The Zhengyi sect did not forbid marriage or funeral rites, and meat and alcohol were also permissible.

However, as practitioners, they themselves would not eat such things. Consuming too much would cause one's Qi to become agitated during cultivation, and some foods could even cloud one's spiritual sense. Naturally, those with cultivation would not consume them.

Wang An had been the same during the early stages of his cultivation. Now that his foundation had gradually deepened and his three-dimensional attributes far exceeded those of ordinary practitioners, these ordinary foods no longer had any effect on him.

After finishing the vegetarian meal, Wang An observed that Tianshi Mansion, having undergone modernization, was now brightly lit everywhere.

Wang An took this opportunity to observe the architectural layout of the entire Tianshi Mansion and the flow of Heaven and Earth Qi.

Only after walking through it once did Wang An realize that this Tianshi Mansion was not simple.

With the entire Tianshi Mansion as the center, Heaven and Earth Qi was slowly gathering there. It was precisely because the gathering speed was so slow that Wang An only noticed it after observing for a long time.

In the end, the point where they converged was actually the Altar of Ten Thousand Dharmas.

However, there were no special products resulting from the convergence here. It just made the surrounding Heaven and Earth Qi a bit denser, which could be considered the beginnings of a Feng Shui energy field.

Although no job-change stone had been used to set it up, the effect had been formed over many years through the modification of Tianshi Mansion's entire architectural layout and terrain.

Perhaps after a century or two, it might really be possible for a Feng Shui energy field with a certain function to appear.

But, just like the Feng Shui Master profession in this world, it was still in the early stages of accumulating experience.

It was impossible to observe the Heaven and Earth energy fields or the flow of Heaven and Earth Qi. Relying solely on the accumulation of knowledge about mountains, rivers, land, and Feng Shui terrain to compile a complete theory was as difficult as ascending to heaven.

However, this kind of architectural layout that approximated a Feng Shui energy field had significant reference value for how Wang An should design his Mine Pit Hotel.

The Deep Realm Ecology company had already contacted a construction firm with experience in building Mine Pit Hotels several times. Wang An organized his design ideas for the Mine Pit Hotel from these past few days and handed them directly to Manager Qian, asking him to coordinate with the company's design team according to his wishes.

After the final design blueprints were produced, they would still need to be reviewed and confirmed by Wang An; only if they matched his overall plan could the project proceed.

The next day, to his surprise, a strange call came in, which forced him to bid farewell to Tianshi Mansion and return to Changnan.

"Daoist Anran, I am Director Yuan Ping of the Changnan branch of the Recovery Bureau. I represent the Recovery Bureau in seeking to develop deep cooperation with you regarding the Yun Shen Talisman, a special resource. I wonder when you might have time for us to sit down and talk."

Director Yuan Ping's calm voice came from the other end of the phone.

Hearing this, Wang An understood that the state must have started paying attention. He breathed a sigh of relief that the authorities had not forced him to join. For him, such cooperative development was mutually beneficial.

He himself would not be restricted and could proceed as much as possible according to his own plans.

The two met in a reception room at the Recovery Bureau, with Ji Fangmei nearby, pouring tea for them.

Director Yuan Ping had excellent manners, and Wang An was even more composed.

For him, if they could cooperate, that would be for the best. If not, it didn't matter, so neither of them was in a hurry to speak.

As time ticked by, seeing that Director Yuan Ping was not in a hurry, Wang An began to calculate and organize the various talismans he had obtained yesterday in his mind.

However, seeing Wang An's unconcerned appearance, Director Yuan Ping couldn't help but finally speak.

"Daoist Anran, this isn't your real identity, is it?"

Upon hearing this, something flickered deep in Wang An's eyes as he looked at him.

Director Yuan Ping felt a bit uneasy under his gaze, not knowing why he had said such a thing.

After all, the other party had hidden his identity, indicating he didn't want to be disturbed. He felt a bit of regret now, while simultaneously gaining a vague understanding of this person's strength.

"At the very least, his strength is not inferior to those in the military who have taken on combat-type Professional roles. That's right, anyone capable of comprehending the principles of Taiyin from Heaven and Earth is no simple character; in the past, he would have been worthy of being called a True Person or a Founding Patriarch."

Until he had made Director Yuan Ping feel completely uncomfortable, Wang An finally spoke.

"Director Yuan Ping, since we are here to discuss cooperation, let's begin. Other matters are not on today's agenda."

"Oh, alright."

Director Yuan Ping first took out a procurement contract, handed it over, and said.

"Daoist Anran, our Bureau would like to acquire 95% of the Yun Shen Talismans you draw. As for the price, 100,000 yuan per piece is fine for now. At the same time, our Recovery Bureau will collect the heritage of various sects regarding talismans for you to borrow for free."

"However, we need you to teach the people we designate how to draw this Yun Shen Talisman of yours."

Wang An thought the previous terms were fine, but upon hearing the last sentence, which required him to teach in person, he frowned slightly.

He didn't even have enough time for himself; how could he have time to teach others?

For him, sacrificing more of his time just for the sake of making money was extremely not worth it.

With that time, wouldn't it be better to engage in Qi Gathering, cultivate, and comprehend principles? Not to mention, this would be cultivating people to compete with him in the market.

After thinking for a while and calculating the other party's bottom line, Wang An finally organized his words and said.

"Director Yuan Ping, do you think this is possible? I have to waste my own time to help you train people who will compete with me."

Upon hearing this, Director Yuan Ping knew that the subsequent negotiation would be difficult, and he replied somewhat helplessly.

"What are you dissatisfied with? We can make changes."

"First of all, it is impossible for me to personally help you train people to draw the Yun Shen Talisman. I have a detailed explanation of the Yun Shen Talisman here."

"Those who understand it can learn it; those who don't simply lack the talent. I don't have time to teach these people."

Director Yuan Ping frowned upon hearing this, but still reluctantly agreed.

By obtaining this detailed explanation of the Yun Shen Talisman from him, the research team would at least have reference material.

"Also, you want to acquire 95% of the Yun Shen Talismans; that is too much. You must leave some for others."

"Otherwise, if you eat so much and others have nothing to eat, people will come looking for me, and then it will be a bunch of trouble again."

"This..."