Witch, please have some self-respect!

Unlike talismans, which can be sold simply by carving out the basic array plates, array plates are not the foundation of array formations.

Whether you're an apprentice or a first or second-tier rune master, the price is the same.

But the formations are different.

Even with the same formation, the effects will differ depending on who sets it up, which requires a high level of skill.

Therefore, it is difficult for Qiao Niang, as an apprentice in formations, to make money through formations.

Because formations have a high barrier to entry, poor people can't afford them.

Those who can afford it will definitely hire an entry-level rune array master to set it up, not an apprentice.

Shen Yun asked疑惑地问道, "Now that you can set up formations, is it still difficult to become a first-tier rune array master?"

The three paths of talisman masters—stone, array, and artifact—have commonalities. Stone masters inscribe runes on source stones, array masters inscribe array patterns on array plates, and artifact masters inscribe artifact patterns during the artifact forging process.

Runestone masters and rune array masters have the most similarities.

Qiao Niang and Shen Yun had discussed many seal carving techniques, and Shen Yun noticed some obvious commonalities.

Shen Yun had come into contact with first-tier runes and was able to master them to his current rune master level without any practice. He couldn't help but want to test whether he had the same effect on array runes.

I suddenly wanted to learn some knowledge about formations from Qiaoniang.

"After studying for so many years, all I can do is manipulate the array plate and barely inscribe the Glazed Immovable Array."

To become a certified entry-level talisman array master of the Heavenly Craftsmanship Bureau, one must be proficient in setting up and engraving two types of arrays: one offensive and one defensive.

Qiaoniang sighed.

Moreover, the price of the array plate is much higher than that of Originium.

I can't accept practice, I can't accept failure.

However, with Shen Yun's late-blooming success as an example, Qiao Niang felt that if she could live to her fifties and not give up on the path of array formations, she could also become a first-tier array master.

He was at least ten years ahead of Shen Yun.

The two then discussed a lot more about rune arrays.

"Brother Shen, wait for me."

Seeing Shen Yun's interest in the talisman array, Qiao Niang had an idea and turned to go back into the house.

A short while later, when he came out again, he was carrying several books and a round runic jade crystal.

"These are the rune crystals of the Glazed Immovable Formation, and a few books on basic formations. You can borrow them to study."

Qiaoniang has been looking at these things for many years, and only the array jade crystal is more valuable.

However, the array patterns inside the jade crystal have become very faint after more than ten years of studying and comprehending its essence, greatly reducing its value.

Shen Yun helped her take care of the child and also solved the problem of the stolen repairman. Lending the repairman to Shen Yun to study was the best way to repay her.

Especially after seeing Shen Yun's behavior of returning gifts to each household today, Qiao Niang no longer believes that Shen Yun would covet her talisman jade crystal.

"I can look at the book, but I can't lend you the array jade crystal. You should study it often."

Shen Yun accepted the book, and Yu Jing was about to return it.

Even though he learned to carve many runes, he still kept those rune jade crystals.

Before and during each seal carving session, I would trace the outline with my breath and blood, which allowed me to discover many details that I had not noticed before, and to become more familiar with them.

Each time the Qi and blood are drawn, the patterns within the rune jade crystal will fade.

Rune-inscribed jade crystals are considered consumables.

"Take it. The hunting team I joined has another benefit: the captain provides me with two rune crystals, one for offense and one for defense, as well as an array plate for me to operate."

Qiao Niang blinked; this was an unseen benefit of the hunting team.

Shen Yun exclaimed in surprise, "Then you're not far from mastering the second type of formation! Congratulations!"

I never expected there was such a way to master the formation. No wonder Qiaoniang wanted to take a gamble.

Putting aside the rewards each time, the prospect of getting two array manipulation techniques for free is a considerable temptation for an array apprentice.

"Manipulating the formation is one thing, but inscribing the formation plate is the real challenge."

Qiao Niang shook her head and sighed, "Why did I choose to study such a minor subject?"

After the two declined several times, Shen Yun saw that Qiao Niang's expression did not seem fake, so he gratefully accepted the array jade crystal.

"Don't worry about going to the wilderness for training. I will do my best to ensure that Xiaotongtong is safe."

Shen Yun made a promise.

He just wanted to try it out; it wasn't worth buying it, as brand new array jade crystals are very expensive.

Even though the jade crystal that Qiaoniang has used for more than ten years has faded internal patterns, it is still worth twenty or thirty source stones.

Because jade crystals themselves are very valuable.

"I have some understanding of formations. Feel free to ask me if you don't understand anything," Qiao Niang said with a smile.

This time, their team will rest for five days before heading back to the Great Wilderness. With her home being targeted by thieves, she has been hesitant.

Now that Shen Yun has made a promise, Qiao Niang feels much more at ease.

She didn't want to give up that hunting team, not only because it could earn resources for her daughter's future cultivation, but also because it could accumulate experience in manipulating formations and comprehend new formation jade crystals.

Back in his quiet room, Shen Yun couldn't wait to begin studying the array jade crystal.

"It really does have that familiar feeling."

As the Qi and blood flowed into it, Shen Yun was overjoyed.

As one senses the patterns of the "Immovable Glazed Array" within the jade crystal, a sense of control arises spontaneously.

Master Ming Qiangu once said that at a certain level, the paths of stone, array, and artifact converge.

Shen Yun felt that the title "Humanity Talisman Master (Tier 1 2035/100000)" on the ancient scroll demonstrated the high level of skill in the three arts of stone, array, and artifact.

"What emerges from the ancient scrolls is not merely the degree of mastery over a certain skill, but more like the progress of mastery over the 'Tao'."

Thinking of this, Shen Yun's joy was palpable: "That's... fantastic!"

This can be considered a blessing from the ancient scroll.

Continue to focus your mind on understanding the patterns within the array jade crystal; you can actually see the difference between these patterns and those engraved on the runestone.

The runes engraved on the rune stone are all single entities.

The patterns in the array jade crystal are like a dozen or so copies of the same talisman, which are then rearranged and combined in different ways to form a more complex talisman in space.

A single rune is "又" (yòu), but a rune array is made up of several "又" (yòu) forming "叕双叕叒" (zhuāo shuāng zhuāng zhuāng), which is how a rune array is formed.

"No wonder the rune array is difficult."

After sorting through his thoughts for a while, Shen Yun finally managed to make sense of things.

He didn't choose to try engraving talisman arrays for two reasons: first, he didn't have an array plate, and second, just being able to see how to do it wasn't enough; he still needed to understand the basic principles of array formations.

Otherwise, even if the seal is carved, you won't know how to manipulate it.

Shen Yun picked up the basic formation book given to him by Qiao Niang and went to the recliner in the courtyard to read it.

Qiao Niang, who was washing clothes in the yard next door, saw Shen Yun start to study something and teased him, "Master Shen, remember to ask me if you don't understand anything."

Qiao Niang thought that Shen Yun probably wouldn't ask her, after all, Shen Yun was old, a disciple of the Holy Sect, and a first-level talisman master.

Just take it as a joke.

As a result, Shen Yun learned from a young age the spirit of not being ashamed to ask questions of those less knowledgeable, and that there must be someone I can learn from among three people walking together.

I didn't feel embarrassed at all.

He simply moved the recliner next door and started asking and answering questions with Qiaoniang, quickly absorbing the knowledge of array formations.

Gradually, Qiaoniang realized that she could no longer answer some of the questions Shen Yun asked.

A wave of surprise washed over me.

"I've heard from a master of array formations that stones, arrays, and artifacts are related. Perhaps that's why Shen Yun learned so quickly."

Qiaoniang thought to herself.

He had long discovered that Shen Yun had a very precise control over qi and blood, which was the foundation of a talisman array master.

Whether it's engraving formations or manipulating formations, it all depends on the control of qi and blood.

While asking Qiaoniang questions, Shen Yun flipped through the books and gradually understood many things.