Witch, please have some self-respect!

Originium is mined from ley lines and then refined into standard Originium.

It contains vital energy, which can be used by cultivators in the Blood Sea Realm for cultivation.

Because it contains vital energy, it can also be used to make protective talismans.

The entry barrier is relatively low.

Otherwise, with Shen Yun's limited blood and qi, even if he squeezed it dry, he couldn't make a low-grade protective talisman that could withstand a blow from a mid-stage Body Nourishing Realm cultivator.

Compared to carving on ordinary stones, Shen Yun found it a bit of a headache to actually put his brush to stone.

If it were simply a matter of carving, anyone could become a talisman master.

The real challenge lies in simultaneously carving the seal while unraveling the energy pathways within the source stone.

Although each Originium looks the same on the surface, their internal energy channels are different.

The talisman master must inscribe runes on the surface and inside of the source stone without disrupting the flow of its energy.

Guide the flow of energy within the reforged Originium to outline the shape of the protective runes.

After using his Qi and Blood to cultivate for several days, Shen Yun's perception of the energy channels within the two source stones became increasingly clear.

"start!"

He picked up the inkstone and took a deep breath.

"Whoosh..."

The brushstrokes landed on a rune stone the size of an egg.

Sensing the energy pathways, he carefully and meticulously inscribed each rune trajectory, applying just the right amount of pressure. His qi and blood controlled the flow of the ink, guiding the changes in the energy within it.

Each node and trajectory of the rune, depending on the different energy channels, is infused with an appropriate amount of runic ink to guide the construction of entirely new trajectories.

The word "appropriate amount" is the most difficult to grasp, and the feeling of energy channels is also very mysterious.

As runes are continuously inscribed into the runestone, the energy pathways within it continue to change dynamically in real time.

Shen Yun looked extremely tense, and beads of sweat dripped down his face.

After carving one-fifth of the seal, he started to get confused, and when he put down a stroke, he pressed it too hard and added too much ink.

"Hiss~"

The Originium was like a punctured balloon; its fragile energy balance was broken, and its essence flowed out and dissipated into the world.

"If one is at the Blood Sea Realm, they might be able to absorb some of the dissipated essence, so that it's not all wasted."

Shen Yun could only take a few deep breaths.

Thirty gold coins went down the drain.

Looking at the ancient scroll, it was indeed not included.

If you don't even get started, you can't improve using merit points.

It turns out he wasn't a one-in-a-million genius who succeeded in making a rune stone on his first try.

Only by actually carving on the source stone can one truly understand the difficulty involved.

Shen Yun was well prepared.

The fact that he failed after only one-fifth of the first inscription is enough to defeat nine out of ten cultivators who attempt it for the first time.

Many people fail as soon as they start writing.

"I need to mobilize at least 60% of my energy to create a completely new rune trajectory. I've relaxed..."

After reflecting for a while, Shen Yun carved another piece of source stone on the ordinary stone and retrieved another source stone.

Keep trying.

This time, I learned from my previous mistake and almost finished carving a third of the seal, but unfortunately, it still didn't work.

The more energy and vitality are mobilized along the new trajectory, the greater the difficulty becomes as one progresses.

It seems like a difference of two-thirds, but it's actually more than that.

"Failed again!"

Shen Yun took a few deep breaths and put down the discarded source stone.

Reflecting on the reasons, given his skill level, the main problem was that the low-grade source stone was too small, about the size of an egg, and contained very little essence.

It takes 60% of the energy to form the rune.

If an Originium were the size of a basketball and ten times more potent, the energy fluctuations and changes brought about by rune inscriptions would be insignificant.

The biggest challenge is mobilizing 60% of the energy trajectory to disappear; anyone with a little knowledge can succeed in seal carving.

But that would just cause the remaining energy to dissipate, which would be too wasteful.

Such a large Originium is very expensive, and it is inconvenient to carry around after it is made, with a lot of drawbacks.

Nobody does business that loses money.

"If nobody else will do it, I will!"

Thinking of this, Shen Yun took out an enlarged Originium from a cabinet next to him.

From chicken eggs to ostrich eggs.

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He spent a full 120 gold on this one source stone.

This Originium has a low concentration of Originium, but besides its major advantages, it contains even more energy.

Originally, it would take 60% of the energy to form the protective talisman, but this time it only takes 10% or 20%.

The difficulty is obvious.

The success rate of engraving runes is at least 70-80%.

Suitable for wealthy people to practice their skills.

After all, even if Shen Yun crafted a protective talisman from a piece of 120 gold into a protective stone, its size wouldn't necessarily make it stronger.

On the contrary, because they are too big and inconvenient to carry, they may have to be sold at a lower price if you really want to sell them.

A business that loses money.

Aside from beginners eager to get a feel for success, nobody wants to do it.

This is the method Shen Yun came up with to quickly have his talisman master skills included in the ancient scrolls. If he succeeds once, he should be able to get started.

For this reason, he did not hesitate to sell the exquisite protective talisman hidden in the dragon-head cane.

Because of improper storage over the years, it was originally bought for 150 gold coins, but is now only being sold for 100 gold coins.

They had to sell two more Blood Essence Pills to raise the money.

Actually, there are even bigger Originium stones, the size of a real basketball.

If you know even a little bit about seal carving, your success rate will be 100%.

But it requires three hundred gold coins.

It's just too expensive; I can't afford it.

"Success is the only option; failure is not an option!"

Shen Yun took a deep breath, and after carving several more times on the ordinary stone, he began to carve on the super-large source stone.

Surprisingly easy!

The fluctuations in the internal energy channels were extremely subtle, almost negligible, and would not disrupt the energy balance.

Just be careful to activate a portion of the energy; one-third of the seal carving went smoothly.

It's much easier than carving on small Originium stones.

It's huge too, no wonder they paid for it!

One-half.

...

As it finally fell, a crimson glow enveloped the runestone, condensing into mysterious symbols.

Become!

I've succeeded, Mr. Shen!

New addition to the ancient scroll: [Humanistic Talisman Master (Apprentice 1/1000)]

Shen Yun was extremely excited, holding the protective talisman and looking at it again and again, finally succeeding in his last gamble.

However, this talisman stone is a bit leaky, and a large amount of unactivated essence is constantly dissipating.

Don't worry about the details; if it's successful, it's successful.

Looking at the darkening night outside, Shen Yun felt utterly exhausted.

Making talismans not only consumes talisman ink, but also consumes a great deal of energy and spirit.

After a long day, it's time to relax and enjoy yourself.

We went back inside for a more in-depth discussion.

"Why is my husband so happy?"

Su Wan'er's eyes were gentle as she swayed her hips in Shen Yun's lap, her breath sweet as orchids.

"I have a feeling that it's hard to say how long it will take to become a talisman master, but making money with talismans is not far off."

Shen Yun hugged the slender waist in his arms and laughed excitedly.

To pass the Heavenly Craftsmanship Palace's entrance examination for rank-up rune masters, one must master at least ten different runes.

The success rate of each type of rune must not be less than 50%.

It must be carved on-site with authentic source stones, not through shortcuts like Shen Yun did.

A guy who only knows one rune is not recognized; even with a 100% success rate, he can only be considered an apprentice.

Becoming a high-level talisman master is difficult; talent is essential.

After enjoying the celebration, the two, exhausted, fell asleep in each other's arms.

The next day, after returning from his inspection of the spirit fields, Shen Yun pondered how to improve his proficiency as a talisman master.

Use Originium to train?

He was poor, and his success rate was less than 50%, resulting in a complete loss.

I can't afford to train.

"Shall we continue practicing the Qi and Blood Condensation Technique and the carving technique?"

Shen Yun thought for a moment and looked at the ancient scrolls that had accumulated over the past few days.

[Blessing Points: 345]

I'd like to try adding more to see if it increases the success rate.

Just as he was about to make a move, Shen Yun suddenly remembered the special state he had experienced a few days ago when he used the breathing technique extensively, and stopped.

Similarly, when a large number of rune masters are progressing, he should also be able to enter that state.

Similar to a pseudo-enlightenment, it allows for extraordinary performance.

In that state, one might even be able to carve talismans.

But even after counting all the gold he had, he didn't have enough to buy a single low-grade source stone.

"Our last reserves are secured; success is within reach."

Shen Yun gritted his teeth, got up, picked up the ostrich egg protective talisman, and went out.

Unfortunately, he underestimated how obscure this big thing was.

Forget the normal price of ninety gold coins, I went to several shops and stalls and couldn't find anyone willing to buy it even for sixty or seventy gold coins.

The reason is that it's too big and inconvenient to carry in the wilderness.

The cultivators who use this thing can't afford a void bag.