One person: I am Li Buren, I cannot bear to do anything!

Lu Family Compound

The midday sun shone on the lawn of the Lu family compound, filling the air with a warm and cozy feeling.

In the reception room, Lu Jin looked at Li Buren, who was lying on the sofa with obvious annoyance.

"What the hell are you trying to do?!"

Li couldn't bear to change his posture uncomfortably, and lazily answered while crossing his legs.

"Isn't this a personal visit to thank Senior Lu?"

"If it weren't for your support at the last meeting of the Ten Elders, I would have been in real trouble. That's why I've come to thank you."

As he spoke, Li Buren suddenly stretched his neck and shouted towards the kitchen.

"Linglong, when you make that fried rice later, please put less chili in it. I've been irritable lately and getting a sore throat!"

"Okay."

Lu Jin's disdainful expression became increasingly obvious.

"This kid, relying on the fact that he came to my house every day when he was a child, became familiar with Linglong and started calling me his granddaughter every day."

"You dare order Linglong around to make fried rice? Heh, I'll go to the kitchen and add some ingredients for you..."

Looking at Li Buren's irritating expression, Lu Jin suddenly sighed.

"This guy seems so unreliable, yet he was willing to stand by Zhang Zhiwei's side back then."

"Am I... also problematic...?"

"A life without flaws? Can I really do that?"

Lost in thought, Li Buren continued munching on fruit.

"Senior Lu, since I'm already here today, why don't you also teach me how to use the Heavenly Talisman?"

"I've had this Heavenly Scroll for quite some time now, it's about time I started learning how to use it."

Lu Jin scratched his head, looked around to make sure Lu Linglong was still cooking in the kitchen, and then said somewhat awkwardly.

"Although the Tongtian Talisman is one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, it is ultimately a product of their Talisman School."

"I've focused most of my energy on the Reverse Life Triple Technique, so my research on talismans is only barely adequate. However, I can still tell you about the special features of this Heavenly Talisman."

Li Buren hummed in agreement. He hadn't originally intended to master the Tongtian Talisman from Lu Jin.

"Once I've mastered the Tongtian Talisman from Lao Lu, I'll go ask the Zhengyi Talisman Sect."

"In the original work, the Tongtian Talisman is not described in much detail, but just looking at the settings that have been shown, the Reverse Life Triple Transcendence cannot reach the Heavenly Realm."

"But this Heavenly Scroll truly has a chance of connecting with the heavens!"

At this moment, Lu Jin also waved his hand and casually drew a few talismans.

"You should have met the disciples of the Talisman Sect as well."

"Those people all treasure those talismans. Ultimately, it's very troublesome for them to draw even one."

"Both the materials and the time involved are extremely costly."

"Simply put, a talisman is like an application form, which serves as a medium to borrow some kind of power from the gods in the heavens."

"Five Thunder Talismans, Golden Light Talismans, and so on."

Lu Jin waved his hand.

"But for ordinary talisman masters, not every talisman can gain the approval of the gods, which means that not every talisman is useful."

"If the gods do not approve of your talisman and do not grant your approval, you will not be able to borrow this power."

"This is why, although talismans have many effects and great uses, they can rarely be used against enemies without limitations."

Seeing Li's earnest expression as she listened with barely suppressed suspense, Lu Jin decided not to keep her in suspense any longer.

"But the Tongtian Lu is different. You can think of it as a cracked version of the talisman user manual."

"Every talisman you draw will be directly approved and receive corresponding power from the gods."

"No approval required, no materials or time needed, you can create talismans with a wave of your hand."

"Once you learn the Tongtian Talisman, you'll be at the level of a talisman master from the start."

Li Buren had only two words in his mind: awesome.

Even though he had read the original novel, Li Buren was still shocked when he heard Lu Jin speak and saw Lu Jin demonstrate the spell.

Ordinary people might just think of you as a mage with an inexhaustible mana bar.

But Li Buren was well aware of the seriousness of the situation.

This talisman borrows power from heaven, and all of that requires heaven's permission.

However, the Tongtian Talisman truly has the power to reach the heavens. Once the talisman is completed, its power remains, and it does not require the consent of the heavens.

He truly had connections to the highest levels of society.

"Compared to a talisman master, this is like the difference between a millionaire and someone who owns a hacked version of Alipay."

Li couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Lu Jin added.

"But the power of each talisman is actually related to your skill and cultivation in the art of talismans."

"For example, with the same talisman, I might be able to create a talisman faster and with less energy than a grandmaster of the talisman school, but its power and effect would be far inferior to theirs."

"Therefore, I suggest that after you get started, you go to the Talisman Sect to learn. The power amplification of the Tongtian Talisman there will probably be exponential."

Li Buren expressed his deep agreement.

As the top double-flower red staff master of Wudang, Li Buren has a good talent, and the entry into the Tongtian Talisman is not too difficult for him.

Soon, under Lu Jin's relentless pressure, Li Buren quickly mastered the basics and began to catch up with Lu Jin's progress in mastering the Tongtian Talisman.

Not many days later, he was already almost on par with Lu Jin in terms of progress.

But after that, for Li Buren, it was time to feel his way across the river by touching the stones.

After finishing a day of cultivation, Li Buren looked at the talismans he could now create with ease and began to ponder.

"Now my skill level is roughly the same as Lao Lu's. We're both the kind of people who carry sacks full of talismans and throw them at anyone we meet like water."

"Whether it's the power of a single talisman or the combination of various talismans, I'm below average."

"It seems we have no choice but to make a trip to the Zhengyi talisman sect."

Lu Jin happened to be passing by at that moment.

Seeing how quickly Li Buren was progressing, Lu Jin couldn't help but grit his teeth.

"Not bad, just a little slower than I was back then."

Li Buren didn't bother to dig up any more of Lu Jin's past, but just asked a casual question.

"I remember that Senior Lu obtained the Tongtian Talisman, one of the Eight Extraordinary Techniques, a long time ago. Why has he never practiced it and rarely used it?"

Lu Jin didn't think much about what he heard.

"As a member of the Sanyi Sect, it is only natural for me to cultivate the Reverse Life Technique; all others are heretical paths."

"The grudge of the destruction of the San Yi Sect remains unresolved, and the Threefold Rebirth technique has not yet been mastered. How can I cultivate other paths?"

At this point, Lu Jin realized that his mind was wavering and quickly stopped talking.

"Oh, right..."

"More than half a month has passed since the last meeting of the ten elders..."

Lu Jingang was about to ask what would happen if the Ten Elders behind him tried to harm the Celestial Master.

But he immediately realized that Li Buren had already done a great deal.

Through negotiations at the negotiating table, Zhang Zhiwei secured his current freedom, which also gives the Old Master some room to maneuver.

"What am I thinking? I'm treating Zhang Zhiwei like a child, and I even expect this kid to protect him."

"No matter how powerful this kid is, he can't possibly stop all the people sent by the Ten Elders by himself..."

Recalling Li Buren's previous achievements, Lu Jin's left eyelid twitched.

"Hmm, it should be... no way..."