Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 473 Purification Talisman
Ji An smiled and said:

"Of course I'm interested. Tell me, what's so special about it?"

He didn't hold out much hope. The talisman-making traditions collected by the sect were mediocre, and the traditions that the other party acquired were likely inferior to those of the sect.

Although the Wei family is also a Golden Core level power, it is, after all, a 'family business', and its potential and growth are inferior to those of a sect.

This is also the drawback of most family-based forces. They are bound by blood ties, and apart from being stronger than sects in terms of unity, they have almost no other advantages, but they do have quite a few constraints.

Wei Xianglin smiled faintly, "Most of the talismans recorded here are the ones we usually use, nothing special, but there are two kinds of talismans that are extremely exquisite and quite useful."

Furthermore, there are records regarding the refining of third-tier talisman materials.

After saying that, he handed over the jade slip, saying, "Senior will understand at a glance."

This tradition has been kept in the family's secret vault for many years, and the family's talisman makers have studied it diligently for many years, but the results have not been ideal.

To ensure their brilliance is not tarnished, they will choose to collaborate with outstanding talisman makers who are willing to marry into the Wei family.

Originally, Ji An was a cultivator from another continent and would not have married into their family, as it did not meet their cooperation standards.

A few days ago, the head of the family decided to seek out more talisman makers to cooperate with. Judging from the ratio of materials purchased by the other party to finished talismans sold, the other party's skills were better than any other talisman makers they had cooperated with, so they decided to invite the other party.

Ji An took the jade slip, placed it on his forehead, and extended his divine sense to examine the information within.

Only a small portion of the information in the jade slip can be viewed; the rest is locked and requires a key to unlock.

All he could see was the synopsis.

He sat up straight, his initial nonchalance turning into delight.

Among them are two types of talismans that have never been heard of before, as well as the methods for using talisman paper and cinnabar for third-tier talismans.

Third-tier talismans are consumables at the Golden Core stage. Animal hides and demon beast blood essence are still the best materials, but where are there so many Golden Core stage demon beasts for people to slaughter?

Therefore, cultivators had no choice but to settle for second best and use various spiritual materials to make materials, just as Qi Refining disciples used talisman grass as raw material to make talisman paper.

Although the quality is not as good as animal hides and the output is not high, as long as a production system is established, it can be produced continuously.

He put down the jade slip and said:

“This heritage is very valuable, and I cannot understand why your shop would be willing to sell.”

The product is good, but what's the price?
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Every gift that fate bestows has already been secretly priced.

"Good question. This inheritance was originally a secret, but because we need to use the purification talisman in it, we are seeking cooperation from excellent talisman makers."

In the first phase of the cooperation, we will provide the materials at cost price, and you will only be responsible for drawing the purification talisman. However, you are required to sell the talisman to our shop or use it yourself.

We will provide the method for drawing the Pure God Palace free of charge. Our requirement is that fellow Daoists swear an oath to never leak any information from our lineage.

Three years from now, if you can produce a high-quality Cleansing Talisman, we can proceed to the next stage of our collaboration and sell the entire inheritance to you.

The patriarch once said that such a legacy is not uncommon in the Central Continent, which is why it was brought out.

The news of the demonic cultivators has already spread among the family's higher-ups, and the Purification Talisman has the effect of purifying demonic energy pollution.

The demonic energy and the aura of the purification talisman clash, and can also be used to test whether a cultivator has been contaminated by demonic energy.

This was a task assigned by the Nascent Soul True Monarch, and the Wei family would certainly do their best, even if it was just to make a gesture.

Ji An frowned slightly and said:

"So, in other words, I can't get the inheritance immediately, and can only draw the Purification Talisman?"

He understood that the other party had a rather urgent need for the Pure God Palace and probably just wanted to find a talisman maker as a laborer.

"Yes, that's why we're willing to provide the method of talisman making for free."

Ji An chuckled and said:
"The description says that the Purifying Talisman is used to expel external influences and purify the soul."

Frankly, while these talismans are somewhat attractive to me, the agreement to sell them only to your shop leaves my interests completely unprotected.

Since he could only sell it to the other party, there was no room for negotiation on the price. He was bound to leave Red Rock Immortal City, so there was little difference between learning this talisman and not learning it.

The inheritance only includes the drawing of talismans, without corresponding spells. This means that his method of quickly mastering talisman-making skills by practicing spells is unusable; he can only draw them repeatedly to increase his proficiency.

It's inefficient, too time-consuming, and not attractive enough to him.

What he most desired was another method for making immobilization talismans and third-tier talisman paper and cinnabar.

The immobilization talisman is a protective talisman for the soul, effective against attacks from spirits, demonic cultivators, and soul-binding techniques—precisely what he lacks.

Currently, his only remaining weakness in defense is his spiritual energy.

The method of refining third-tier talisman materials is somewhat unattainable for other talisman makers, because breaking through to the Golden Core stage is a major hurdle.

But it was quite practical for him. With his own comprehension and the help of the ten Dao Seeds, he was confident that he could break through quickly.

"Senior, please don't be so quick to refuse. I understand your concerns. The premise of cooperation is that both parties can benefit from it. Our Wei family is not a small family that only knows how to take advantage."

Wei Xianglin pondered for a moment, then continued:

"The concerns of the senior are nothing more than the following points."

First, regarding the sale of the Cleansing Talisman, our requirement is that it must be sold exclusively to our family for ten years. The commission is negotiable. These conditions aren't too harsh, are they?

"Well, it's not too harsh, but I probably won't be able to stay here for ten years."

Ji An said seriously that once he comprehended the divine meaning of Earth giving rise to Metal, he had no intention of lingering here any longer.

Judging from the time it took him to comprehend the concepts of fire generating earth and metal generating water, comprehending the concept of earth generating metal shouldn't be too difficult for him, since he has already accumulated a great deal of knowledge and experience; all he needs is an opportunity.

Wei Xianglin was taken aback; he hadn't expected the first step of the negotiations to stall so quickly.

When do you plan to leave, senior?

"Perhaps you also know that I am a cultivator from the Western Continent. I came here to travel and comprehend the divine meaning of the mutual generation of the five elements. I will leave once I have achieved my goal."

Wei Xianglin remained silent. Unlike most talisman makers, the other party still had a lot of room for improvement on the path to immortality.

Compared to a breakthrough in a higher realm, the allure of a talisman-making inheritance is not as great.

"Senior is the talisman maker I admire most, and I would very much like to cooperate with you, but I must comply with the requirements of my family."

"Alright then, I will return to the family in a few days to report the situation, and I will convey the senior's conditions to the family head."

Ji An nodded slightly and said:

"If the cooperation is successful, how can I obtain the complete inheritance?"

This was what he cared about most; merely drawing the mind-stabilizing talisman didn't excite him as much.

"There are three levels of knowledge in the inheritance. The senior needs to exchange them for second-level top-grade materials or purchase them with a sum of high-grade spirit stones."

Choosing high-grade spirit stones will inevitably come at a considerable premium.

"How much would it cost if purchased with spirit stones?"

He prefers to buy them with spirit stones rather than using second-tier top-grade materials.

Wei Xianglin held up two fingers, “Eighty high-grade spirit stones.”

"This inheritance is said to be a third-tier inheritance, but it is incomplete and lacks the method for drawing third-tier talismans. Eighty high-grade spirit stones, fellow Daoist, you might as well go and rob it! If you lower the price a bit more, I'll consider it."

Ji An bargained, saying that the price for purchasing the inheritance was not fixed and depended entirely on whether there was demand.

He was quite interested in this. He had learned from the merchant ships of the cultivators in the Central Continent that they sold the method of drawing third-order talismans, but not the method of making third-order talisman paper.

Wei Xianglin shook his head. "This price was set by the head of the family, who personally told me that there would be no bargaining."

The head of the family said that knowledge should never be sold cheaply.

Ji An gritted his teeth. The seller's market put him in a very passive position. He could accept the price of eighty high-grade spirit stones, since he really wanted it.
However, the phrase "no bargaining" is really unpleasant to hear.

"Okay, you win."

If I qualify to purchase, please get ready.

"By the way, when you report to your patriarch, please test my talisman."

Ji An took out one Fire Dragon Talisman, one Mystic Armor Talisman, and one Earth Escape Talisman, and placed them on the table.

In order to achieve cooperation, he had to show off his skills. Only those with ability would be respected, and this is true in any world.

Wei Xianglin nodded solemnly and said:
"Senior, you've gone to great lengths. I will do my best to tell the family head about your contributions to this shop, and I will also explain the relationship between the young master and you."

The other party's attitude fully proves that he is a cultivator who is willing to pay the price.

In his opinion, the price of eighty high-grade spirit stones was not low at all, and many talisman makers would probably not be willing to spend it, since they would most likely not need it.

The application scope of talismans is small, and it is difficult to refine third-tier talisman paper without the support of a powerful force.

Ji An left the Wei family's treasure shop and returned to his cave.

There was a familiar face standing at the door; he was a shop assistant from the Gu Tai store.

The waiter saw him from afar, jogged over, and cupped his hands in greeting:

"Senior, we are here on the orders of the master to invite you to the shop. We have gathered all the materials and need your confirmation of the refining plan."

"Haha, we've been waiting for this day for so long, let's go!"

Ji An was overjoyed, knowing that once the spirit armor was delivered, his defenses would be fully maximized.

With the defensive spells Mixed Gold Armor Spell and Rock Mountain Technique, along with his Taoist robe, spirit armor, and Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner, plus the physical defense of a Chaoyuan-stage demon beast, he was confident he could fight any cultivator of the same level.

This is called "being pregnant with six months' worth of pregnancy". After obtaining the immobilization talisman, he will have a 360-degree defense with no blind spots.

There's a classic saying in games from his past life: you can only deal damage if you're alive, and he wholeheartedly agrees.

Insufficient firepower makes one feel insecure, and a fragile physique makes one feel even more insecure.

He doesn't spend much time in the wild, so he doesn't really need such strong defense, but he can't be without it when he does need it.

Ji An unleashed his long-unused Wind Control Technique, moving with incredible speed, while his companion gritted his teeth and sprinted after him.

It wasn't that he was being harsh on the other party; this spell could only be cast on himself.

When they arrived at the shop on Shenhuo Street, the shop assistant plopped down on the ground, panting heavily.

"Xiao Zhang, you, you take the senior in to find, to find the master."

He was just a lowly cultivator at the ninth level of Qi Refining. He was exhausted from running all the way, and his throat felt like it was on fire, burning with pain when he breathed.

Ji An tossed out a mid-grade spirit stone, "You've worked hard following along, here's a reward for you."

The shopkeeper caught the spirit stone and grinned:
"Thank you, senior."

Suddenly, he felt his throat was less sore and he had regained his strength.

Ji An followed the shop assistant to the underground fire chamber, where Gu Tai had been waiting for a long time. After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two got down to business.

"The ordinary Sky Soaring Armor is a half-body armor, which can only protect the upper body, but it can be made into a full-body armor. Fellow Daoist, do you have any needs for this?"

Ji An raised an eyebrow. Isn't this the celestial version of Iron Man?
"Even if I wanted to forge a full-body armor, do you have enough materials, fellow Daoist?"

This matter should have been discussed beforehand; it's a bit late to talk about it now.

"Haha, it doesn't matter. It's originally a set of spirit armor, broken down into several components. It's just that most cultivators only choose the chest armor."

We prioritize crafting the breastplate; if needed, we can also customize the leg and head armor.

If you are willing to purchase the full set of armor, I will continue to acquire materials.

"I see. How long would it take to forge only the half-body armor?"

"Two months, because there are many steps involved in the refining process."

Gu Tai replied that this was only part of the reason; he had too many orders and couldn't handle them all.

"Then let's forge the half-body armor first, and I'll decide whether to make other components after it's delivered."

He needs to sit down and test the defense of the second-tier top-grade spirit armor. If the effect is good enough, he will choose to refine other parts.

“Sure, I will continue to stockpile materials during this period, so you can start refining directly when you place an order.”

If you don't intend to refine it yourself, these materials can also be used to refine spirit armor for others.

Gu Tai understood the other party's concerns, but he was confident in his skills.

Next, he began to take measurements. The Sky Soaring Armor was a tight-fitting suit of armor, with the breastplate including the arm armor.

He needs to create a body model for the customer, taking all factors into account, without affecting the user's movements.

"Fellow Daoist, watch my movements and stretch your body."

Yes, that's it, keep it up.

Half an hour later, he compiled a series of data.

"That's it, mission accomplished."

Fellow Daoist, you need to pay another 150 high-grade spirit stones, and the remaining balance will be settled after the refining is completed.

Because the spirit armor is custom-made, it is difficult to resell, so a fee still needs to be paid.

Ji An took out a spirit stone and handed it to the other party, asking:
How much will the leg armor and faceplate cost?

"The leg armor requires two hundred high-grade spirit stones, while the face armor only requires forty."

Ji An gasped, "So, a full set of armor would cost five hundred high-grade spirit stones?!"

Another point: what if the armor gets damaged? Must we ask a fellow cultivator to repair it?

His Wuji Apricot Yellow Banner only costs two hundred high-grade spirit stones and can also provide protection for nearby allies.

"Haha, you get what you pay for. Fellow Daoist, you have customized a top-grade spiritual artifact that can be nurtured in your dantian."

Gu Tai paused for a moment, then said proudly:
"A small amount of Transformation Spirit Mud was added to the Earth Element Spirit Armor. As long as it is not a devastating damage, ordinary penetrating or cutting injuries can be repaired by nurturing the spirit armor itself."

　The deadline for fulfilling my promise is fast approaching, so I'll be adding extra chapters on Saturday and Sunday to pay off my debt.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)