Starting as a Talisman Master

"Those powerful and deadly magical weapons are mostly part of their family's resources. Naturally, they are kept within the Han family for the direct descendants to use for self-defense and are not easily traded."

Lu Chi quickly realized what was going on.

Immediately, he turned his gaze to the bottle of high-grade Xuan Yuan pills. He opened the jade bottle and saw five pills lying quietly inside.

The alchemist's talent [Formula Recognition] was quietly triggered.

[Xuan Yuan Dan, a first-grade superior-level elixir. Its main ingredients are Xuan Yuan Fruit and a hundred-year-old Crimson Blood Ginseng. It is supplemented with Sinking Water Flower to suppress its rampant medicinal power. Its medicinal properties are domineering and potent, primarily expanding the dantian and forcefully breaking through meridian bottlenecks. The combination is extremely potent.]

Seeing him examining the jade bottle, Han Jingxing spoke up to offer a word of advice:

"Brother Lu, this Xuan Yuan Pill is extremely potent. Your cultivation is currently only at the fourth level of Qi Refining. If you take it, remember to scrape off a small amount of powder in several portions and refine it slowly. Never swallow the whole pill, lest you be unable to absorb the nutrients and damage your meridians."

Lu Chi nodded in agreement, but inwardly he disagreed.

With the talent of "Immaculate" capable of refining all poisons as a safety net, even if the medicinal power is a bit more violent, as long as it is swallowed, the purest spiritual energy will be extracted, so there is no need to worry about being unable to absorb the nourishment.

Compared to the medicinal effects, what truly caught his attention was the pill itself.

He possesses the talent of an alchemist, able to deduce the approximate formula of a pill from its formation with just a glance.

In order to enrich his knowledge, he once went to Yangyuanju in the market and looked at all the pills on display, thereby collecting a lot of pill formulas.

When I visited the Rejuvenation Pill Pavilion run by the Han family a while ago, I also took the opportunity to take a look around. Among them were many methods for refining high-grade spiritual pills.

He had never seen this so-called Xuan Yuan Pill at any store counter before.

Lu Chi simply put down the jade bottle and asked casually, "It's quite a coincidence, actually. When I went to your family's Rejuvenation Pill Pavilion to purchase some pills before, I don't recall ever seeing such a fine elixir on the counter?"

Han Jingxing explained with a smile, "Brother Lu, you may not know this, but this Xuan Yuan Pill is far more effective than ordinary high-grade pills on the market. It is of great use in assisting the cultivation of the clan's disciples."

"Therefore, this pill has always been supplied only within the clan and is rarely sold to outsiders. In fact, besides this Xuan Yuan Pill, my Han family has many other secret medicines that are not sold to outsiders. I imagine that the Shen family probably follows the same rule."

Lu Chi nodded without revealing his thoughts, understanding the situation, and secretly began to make plans.

As the Alchemist level increases, to rapidly transform this profession again, one must refine more Tier 1 high-grade elixirs.

However, not only are the formulas for high-quality elixirs scarce, but the requirements for the age of the medicinal herbs are also complex and demanding.

With the current size of his spiritual fields, it would be extremely difficult for him to gather that massive amount of rare medicinal herbs on his own.

He had originally planned to change his tune and try to fleece the Han family's Rejuvenation Pill Pavilion by taking advantage of their alchemy skills.

However, I was busy using [Azure Law] to accelerate the growth of spiritual herbs and nourish myself some time ago, which is why I was unable to spare the time and it was delayed.

That's fine. Once he breaks through the barrier of the sixth level of Qi Refining, this old plan to infiltrate the Pill Pavilion should be officially put on the agenda.

Han Jingxing assumed he was only interested in such a high-level auxiliary pill, so his expression turned serious, he leaned forward slightly, and spoke sincerely:

"Brother Lu, if you are interested in this Xuan Yuan Pill, or other elixirs and medicines to enhance your cultivation, why not seriously consider my previous suggestion and formally join my Han family?"

"As long as Brother Lu nods, the family will naturally provide enough of these pills, as well as all kinds of rare materials for refining high-grade talismans."

He paused, a hint of something deeper in his eyes: "I've also heard some rumors. Recently, the Shen and Luo families seem to be targeting Brother Lu quite a bit, and there are some unfavorable rumors about Brother Lu circulating in the market."

"Brother Lu is all alone now, and inevitably weak and vulnerable. If you could join my Han family, those petty and despicable troubles would naturally be resolved."

Lu Chi listened quietly, his expression unchanging, but a sense of感慨 arose within him.

He couldn't help but recall the scene when the other party had tried to win him over.

At that time, Han Jingxing also intended to win him over, but the condition he offered was that he marry a female cultivator from the Han family and become part of her family through marriage.

Things are different now. As he has demonstrated extraordinary skills and value, the Han family has placed him in a position where they should treat him with respect and offer him substantial sums of money to win him over.

In fact, Lu Chi was not opposed to joining a faction from the bottom of his heart.

However, he had too many secrets, none of which could be exposed to others. If he were to move into the Han family compound, not only would he be subject to their control, but a slight misstep could also lead to his death.

"I appreciate Brother Han's kindness and protection, but I am a self-taught cultivator and am used to a life of leisure. If I were to live in a large mansion and abide by family rules, I would probably feel constrained and lose the tranquility I needlessly cultivate in making talismans."

"How about this... I, Lu, am willing to enter into a contract with the Han family as a 'guest elder'. I will continue to live here, and according to the Han family's rules, I will be given priority in delivering a fixed amount of talismans each month. In return, the Han family will provide me with talisman materials and some protection within this market."

"As for the mundane affairs and tasks within the Han family, I, Lu, will not concern myself with them. What does Brother Han think?"

Lu Chi smiled slightly and slowly offered a compromise solution.

Han Jingxing's eyes showed a hint of contemplation: "Brother Lu's suggestion is indeed a win-win solution."

"However, this guest elder agreement involves the clan's quota of talisman materials and the name of protection. Although I am a direct descendant, I am not the clan head who can make the final decision. I need to return to the mountain to discuss this matter with the clan members and set out the rules before I can give Brother Lu an answer."

Lu Chi remained calm and nodded, saying, "That's how it should be; there's no rush."

After the two moved on from the matter, Lu Chi seemed to casually recall it and asked, "Brother Han, do you know anything about that Fellow Daoist Ge Jiuzhang? He is quite humble; upon arriving here, he immediately sent a servant to present him with gifts."

"Ge Jiuzhang?" Han Jingxing tapped the table lightly with his fingertip, a hint of scrutiny in his eyes.

"This man hosted a banquet for the neighborhood a few days ago, and my wife and I were invited to sit for a while. He was very adept at social interaction and his manners were very refined. He had the air of a steward from a wealthy family."

"However, although he seemed to have a good grasp of the medicinal properties of spiritual plants, like a senior spiritual farmer or alchemist, I always felt that the aura of his 'old servants' was a bit too capable. If Brother Lu wants to associate with him, it would be best to be careful in everything."

Lu Chi listened quietly, quite agreeing, and his heart tightened slightly.

That Ge Jiuzhang was indeed acting strangely.

Even Han Jingxing had noticed something amiss, so he couldn't help but think about it more.

Whether this person came for me or had other motives and just happened to run into me, it's too early to say.

However, he has never hesitated to assume the worst about people's hearts.

It's better to take precautions early on than to regret it when things come to an end.

Thinking of this, his wariness of Ge Jiuzhang deepened even further.

The two chatted for a while about the current situation in the market. Seeing that the transaction was completed, Han Jingxing tactfully got up to take his leave.

After seeing Han Jingxing off, Lu Chi returned to the house, activated all the formations in the courtyard, and affixed warning talismans and soundproofing talismans to prevent any outside prying eyes.

With such a potential threat lurking nearby, he completely abandoned the idea of ​​going out.

He first pocketed the bottle of potent "Xuan Yuan Dan".

Then he took out the "Mysterious Turtle Shield" and the "Cloud Piercing Boat," and used his magic power to repeatedly cleanse and refine them until a faint connection was formed between these two mid-grade magic artifacts and his mind. Only then did he stop.

He then stepped into the spiritual field in the courtyard, took out the three second-tier spiritual seeds and buried them in the soil. After weighing the options for a moment, he decided to focus on accelerating the growth of the "Purple Thunder Bamboo Rice," which was known for its violent lightning spiritual power and was most effective in replenishing qi and blood.

Time flies, and two months have passed in the blink of an eye.

During these two months, Lu Chi has kept a low profile and rarely goes out.

In the first few days, Han Jingxing came to give his answer, and the Han family's senior management gladly agreed to the "guest advisor" contract, which was all benefits and no harm.

From then on, he naturally gained a stable source of income and protection in the Qingque Mountains.

During his seclusion, he regularly drew high-grade talismans according to the contract and delivered them to the Han family. In secret, he continuously cultivated Xuanbing Lotus and Zilei Bamboo Rice with spiritual liquid.

Relying on the memories of the [Weapon Tomb], he also took the time to refine two low-grade magic weapons.

With each fall of the heavy hammer, not only did the prototype of the magic weapon gradually take shape, but his [Hundred Refinements] talent, combined with the "Azure Vein Jade Bone Technique," also relentlessly tempered his muscles and bones, enabling him to successfully reach the second level of the Body Tempering Realm.

Finally, when the crystal-clear, chilling Xuanbing Lotus fully bloomed, and the purple bamboo rice ripened completely, [Qinglu] fed back an extremely pure essence of plants.

This aura contained both the fierce thunderous intent of the Purple Thunder Bamboo Rice and the cold frost of the Mysterious Ice Lotus. The two intertwined, washing over Lu Chi's meridians like a great river flowing into the sea, helping him break through that thin barrier without any hindrance.

Qi Refining Level 6!