Starting as a Talisman Master

Lu Chi suppressed the pounding in his heart, and his magic power, flowing from his fingertips with azure light, seeped into the crimson pen shaft like a wisp of silk.

The so-called "drawing spirit to nourish the acupoint" is the most crucial step before the ritual implement is completed.

The internal structure of the ritual implement is intricate and complex, with several nodes called "spiritual points" distributed within it.

If the energy is forcibly connected by a weapon refiner, the energy flow will be smooth, but there will still be a layer separating the energy flow.

Only when the customer personally intervenes and uses the same source of magical power to break through these obstructions in an instant can the magical artifact be fully imbued with spiritual power, achieving a harmonious state of interconnected energy and effortless control.

"boom!"

Lu Chi sensed that the turning point in the middle of the pen that had once given Han Tiefeng a headache was now like a stubborn iron gate, firmly locking away the surging spiritual energy.

He had no divine sense to see through things; he relied entirely on the magical power that imbued the writing brush with the spirit of resilience of plants to keenly capture that slight tremor in the gaps between the brush handles.

With a slight thought, the water-elemental spiritual power transformed into a cold, gleaming ice needle, precisely piercing the spiritual acupoint known as "Guiyuan".

A soft hum, perceptible only to him, rang out in his sea of ​​consciousness, breaking the sluggish sensation.

Immediately afterwards, the magical power flowed downwards, breaking through a total of nine vital acupoints, including "Ling Shu" and "Qu Zhe".

[Job Panel]

[Completed]: Using magical power as a tool to guide spiritual energy to nourish the acupoints once.

[Class: Refiner - Unlocked]

Just as the profession was unlocked, Han Tiefeng's Xuan Tie Heavy Hammer delivered its final blow.

"become!"

With a roar, Han Tiefeng swung his left hand and forcefully pulled the dark blue light from the Earth Fire Dragon's mouth, then threw it into the century-old cold marrow liquid that had been prepared beforehand.

Nourishes—

A thick white mist instantly filled the entire cellar, and the aftershocks of spiritual pressure generated by the alternating hot and cold air shook the surrounding stone walls.

After a long while, the fog gradually dissipated.

A talisman pen, its entire body crystal clear, as if sculpted from deep-sea ice crystals, floated quietly above the cold marrow liquid.

Inside the penholder, the veins designed by Lu Chi himself faintly shimmered with a deep blue light, like a dormant dragon.

At the tip of the pen, the originally violent and agitated energy has been completely neutralized by the fragments of "water-repelling gold crystal," presenting a warm and restrained texture.

Han Tiefeng wiped the sweat from his face, looked at the masterpiece, then glanced at the calm-looking Lu Chi, a strange light flashing in the depths of his eyes.

As expected of the recently renowned Master Lu, he completed such a precise and meticulous acupoint-lubricating technique solely through his keen perception of magical power.

"Master Lu, catch it!"

With a wave of his hand, Han Tiefeng sent the Cold Jade Bamboo Talisman Brush into a streak of light, which landed steadily in Lu Chi's hand.

Lu Chi loosely gripped the pen, and the moment his five fingers touched the pen, a cool sensation that connected him to his blood flowed throughout his body.

"This is one of the few masterpieces I've been proud of in recent years!"

Han Tiefeng wiped the sweat from his face, his large, round eyes filled with undisguised smugness.

He turned his head, glanced at the two pale-faced blacksmiths in the corner, and shouted gruffly, "Alright, this is none of your business. Go down and get some medicine to remove the fire poison, and rest."

After the two men retreated as if granted a pardon, Han Tiefeng casually swept away the slag next to the anvil and gestured to Lu Chi, saying, "The earth fire vein is too dry; this is not the place to talk. Let's go upstairs and discuss this in detail."

Back in the private room on the second floor, the delicate aroma of tea instantly dispelled the heat.

Han Tiefeng sat down with an air of authority and pointed to the talisman brush in Lu Chi's hand, explaining, "This brush is made primarily of century-old cold jade bamboo. It is naturally hydrophilic and extremely resilient. Even if you instantly reduce your magical power by nine-tenths, the internal channels will not experience the slightest obstruction."

"Not only that," he chuckled, a glint of something deeper in his eyes, "if a high-grade magic artifact can only be used to draw talismans, wouldn't that be a waste of such materials?"

"This pen contains a hidden mechanism. If you encounter a powerful enemy, you only need to reverse your magic power and pour it into the node of the 'Water-Avoiding Golden Crystal,' and the tip of the pen will transform into a flash of cold light. Although it is not as sharp as a flying sword, it is not difficult to break through the protective spiritual shield of a cultivator of the same level by taking them by surprise."

"The power of this pen truly far exceeds my expectations." Lu Chi's fingertips lightly traced the warm and restrained patterns on the pen's body, and a ripple of emotion stirred within him.

At this moment, spending two hundred low-grade spirit stones seemed worthwhile.

Without the slightest hesitation, he flicked his wrist and took out the remaining one hundred spirit stones from his storage bag, piling them into a small, shimmering mountain on the table.

"These are the remaining one hundred. Please take a look, senior."

"Master Lu is truly a straightforward man! If you ever receive any more orders for testing your skills, feel free to come to me!"

Han Tiefeng didn't stand on ceremony and swept all the spirit stones into his pocket with a wave of his hand. His expression turned serious, and he pointed to the talisman brush, offering his advice:

"This century-old Jade Bamboo possesses exceptional spiritual qualities. You must regularly nurture it with your own magical power. If the opportunity arises one day, you may be able to cultivate its energy to perfection and allow it to develop a bit of true spirit. In the future, it might even be possible for it to advance into a spiritual artifact."

"A magical artifact?" Lu Chi's heart skipped a beat.

He had occasionally glimpsed a few words in ancient books, which seemed to suggest that spiritual artifacts were precious treasures that only Foundation Establishment stage cultivators could wield, and whose power was far incomparable to that of non-spiritual artifacts.

Out of curiosity, he took the opportunity to ask a few more questions.

Han Tiefeng was in a great mood today and didn't hold back, so he simply told him everything.

He told Lu Chi that the ranking of magical artifacts in the cultivation world is very strict. Qi Refining stage cultivators have limited true essence and mostly use magical artifacts, which emphasize the ability to contain and release spiritual energy.

Upon reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, the true essence undergoes a transformation, requiring the manipulation of spiritual artifacts. The key lies in the word "spirit." Only when an object possesses true spirit can it unleash its earth-shattering power.

Further up, those at the Golden Core stage, with their extraordinary cultivation, naturally wield magical treasures of unfathomable power.

If a legendary Nascent Soul stage monster were to appear, it would be a magical treasure capable of upheaval and destruction.

"As for the Nascent Soul stage..."

Han Tiefeng paused, chuckled, shook his head and sighed, "Those kinds of beings are already at the pinnacle of this world. The things they use have long surpassed the imagination of ordinary people. Not to mention me, even my Han family patriarch probably only heard some vague rumors about them."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chi was filled with longing and sincerely thanked the other party for their guidance.

After carefully storing the Cold Jade Bamboo Talisman Brush in his storage bag, he didn't bother him any further, stood up, and bowed to take his leave.

As you step out of the Hundred Refinements Pavilion, the intense heat of the earth fire gradually dissipates in the breeze of the market streets.

Lu Chi stepped into the bustling crowd, diverting a wisp of his mind to quietly sink into his sea of ​​consciousness.

The arts of cultivating immortality are vast and boundless, with alchemy, artifacts, talismans, and formations all possessing the wonders of heaven and earth.

The power of talismans lies in adapting to changing circumstances and resolving immediate crises; however, if cultivators seek to protect the Dao for a long time and secure their lives, they will ultimately have to rely on elixirs to strengthen their foundation and cultivation, as well as magical weapons for combat.

However, alchemy and weapon crafting are the most "consuming" processes, requiring mountains of spirit stones and consumables to become skilled.

But once they enter the inner sanctum, they'll have a treasure trove in their hands. In this marketplace, wealth will naturally flow in, and they'll be incredibly powerful.

With such solid skills at your disposal, you naturally don't need to worry too much about what others think.

Han Tiefeng's uninhibited behavior in front of his nephew stemmed entirely from this.

Thinking of this, Lu Chi felt a warmth in his heart. With a thought, a semi-transparent light screen appeared before his eyes.

[Occupation: Weapon Refiner]

【Level: Lv.1 (0/30)】

[Root Nature: Artifact Tomb]: All broken and ruined artifacts retain the remnants of their crafting by predecessors. By using magical power to penetrate deep into them and forcibly peeling away the remaining arrays to dissolve them, one can extract the forging memories and insights left behind by the craftsman from the dissipating spiritual light as the artifact crumbles.

[Talent: Hundred Refinements]: Refining weapons is inherently arduous work. Under the hammering and furnace fire, muscles, bones, and skin are tempered and tempered. Over time, one's blood and qi become like a furnace, and one's arms generate immense strength. One can wield heavy weapons and also use one's physical body to fight against demonic beasts of the same level.