Taoist cultivation begins with being a miner

Lu Yan took the twenty-six spirit stones he had received and went to the shop to buy talisman paper and spirit ink.

The amount of spirit ink was calculated precisely, enough to draw one hundred talismans, meaning that the cost of one talisman was twenty spirit fragments.

The talisman paper and spirit ink I bought last time cost twenty spirit stones, and now I have twenty-six spirit stones in my hands. So, after working so hard for so long, I have only earned six spirit stones.

However, it's understandable, since it's just the beginning of the process and a lot of talisman paper and spirit ink are being wasted.

However, if you want to earn a lot of spirit stones, you need to learn how to draw several types of talismans, such as Vajra Talisman, Rock Armor Talisman, Hallucinogenic Talisman, and Tranquilizing Talisman.

After returning with a hundred talismans and a bottle of spirit ink, Lu Yan began to experiment.

In order to draw these talismans, Lu Yan decided to use the Ghost Character Turntable for the next few months to enhance his soul with the essence of his soul.

Even so, Lu Yan still spent half a month and wasted fifty talisman papers and half a bottle of spirit ink before he could barely draw the Vajra Talisman.

There was no other way. First, these talismans were difficult to draw; second, my cultivation level was somewhat low; and third, the inheritance bead didn't have much memory of these talismans.

Looking at the remaining fifty talisman papers and half a bottle of spirit ink, Lu Yan decided to stop learning the new type of talisman for now; earning spirit stones was the most important thing.

This Vajra talisman is a bit difficult to draw; only three can be made per day.

He spent thirteen days completing thirty Vajra Talismans and twenty Fireball Talismans, and hurriedly went to the market to sell them.

While selling talismans, Lu Yan encountered Ji Danke and his nine companions again. Compared to before, Lu Yan noticed that Zhu Yuerong's complexion was even more lustrous and radiant, with a brighter color.

In contrast, Ji Danke looked much more haggard. Not only had she lost a lot of weight, but her eyes were also sunken, with dark circles around them and a dull appearance, making her look like she was seriously ill.

"Hiss~" Upon seeing this, Lu Yan gasped in shock. This female cultivator was truly terrifying.

He used to be such a strong and healthy man, but now he's been ruined like this in less than a month.

Even if you know the Star-Absorbing Technique, you can't just keep absorbing the energy from one person.

"Yo~ Fellow Daoist Lu, long time no see." Ji Danke stepped forward to greet Lu Yan.

"So it's Fellow Daoist Ji, Fairy Zhu, and everyone else. You were drawing talismans at home some time ago, and you just finished them," Lu Yan said, pointing to the talismans on the table.

"Oh~ This time there's even a Vajra Talisman. It seems Fellow Daoist Lu's talisman-making skills have improved quite a bit," Ji Danke praised.

"Sigh~ I'm ashamed to say that it took me a long time and a lot of materials to learn this," Lu Yan replied modestly.

"We're going out to hunt monsters tomorrow, so give me ten Vajra Talismans and a few other types of talismans."

"Okay, Fellow Daoist Ji." Seeing that Ji Danke was a decent person, not only did they sell him the Vajra Talisman at a lower price, but they also gave him an extra one as a gift.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, it's almost noon. How about we go to the restaurant next door for a drink?" Zhu Yuerong suddenly suggested after we paid the spirit stones.

"Oh, that's true. I wonder if Fellow Daoist Lu would do me the honor?" Ji Danke also extended an invitation.

"As you wish."

The group went to a nearby restaurant.

It must be said that Zhu Yuerong's figure and temperament are truly captivating. Her legs are round and long, her breasts are firm, and her waist and hips are perfectly proportioned. As she walks, she sways slightly back and forth, attracting the attention of all the male cultivators on the street.

Especially when they sat down in the private room of the restaurant, Peach was taut and tempting, and even Lu Yan couldn't help but take a few more glances. She was truly a bewitching beauty.

Although it is not deliberately displayed, it is tempting people at all times.

No wonder Ji Danke treated him gently and listened to his every word; other male cultivators would probably have done the same.

"Is Fellow Daoist Lu currently living alone in Wuyou City?" Ji Danke asked during the meal.

"Yes, I am indeed wandering alone in Worry-Free City now," Lu Yan replied truthfully.

"Has Fellow Daoist Lu ever considered joining a family power within the city?" Before Ji Danke could even speak, his second brother, Ji Danqing, eagerly asked.

"I'm sorry, not at the moment. I'm used to being free and don't want to be tied down," Lu Yan said directly, rejecting their offer to recruit him.

You're joking, your Ji family only has one Foundation Establishment cultivator. I have a system with me, and my future achievements will be far greater than that.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you have a kind heart." Ji Danke was not surprised by Lu Yan's answer; how could a genius talisman master agree so easily?

After chatting for a while, the group parted ways.

Ji Danke and the others left with Zhu Yuerong, while Lu Yan continued to sell talismans.

As evening fell, Lu Yan took the spirit stones to buy talisman paper and spirit ink.

With the remaining spirit stones, Lu Yan spent five spirit stones to buy five intermediate-grade Spirit Nourishing Pills. He had spent a long time making talismans, and it was time to start improving his cultivation.

The following day, Lu Yan returned to his previous lifestyle.

In the morning, Lu Yan mined and fed chickens at the mine. In the afternoon, he went back to make talismans and practice martial arts. In the evening, he cultivated the Eight Trigrams.

Every so often, he would go out hunting monsters with Zheng Qu and others.

Now, the eight people have not only improved their cultivation level, but also gained more hunting experience. Li Feng, Ma Hong, Mei Xiaoyu and Shang Lin all have their own low-grade magic weapons. With careful cooperation, they can hunt two to three hidden beasts every day.

However, they often encounter unscrupulous cultivators who rob them of their spoils, which leaves them helpless, as they have no choice but to back down to save their own lives.

Until one day, when Lu Yan and the others returned from hunting the hidden beasts, they were also robbed.

One Qi Refining Level 5 and two Qi Refining Level 4.

"Brother Lu, they are the notorious bandit cultivators in the area, the three Liu brothers: the eldest, Liu Chen; the second, Liu Yu; and the third, Liu Lei."

"Including this time, they've robbed us seven times now," Sun Zhe whispered to Lu Yan.

"Gentlemen, do you want to take them down?" Lu Yan asked the group.

"Brother Lu, are you crazy? The three of them are at the fifth level of Qi Refining and the other two are at the fourth level. Although we have more people, we are all at the third level of Qi Refining. We have no chance of winning."

"It's just three hidden beasts. We can always try harder to hunt a few more tomorrow," Zhao Yu advised Lu Yan, explaining that the gap in skill level was simply too large.

"Don't worry, I broke through to the fourth level of Qi Refining some time ago. Leave Liu Chen, who is at the fifth level of Qi Refining, to me. I'm confident I can take him down in a short time. I'll give you some talismans. You just need to hold off the other two."

At this moment, Lu Yan was full of fighting spirit. After mining for so long, he also wanted to know his current strength.

Anyway, I have props and a lot of talismans on me, so even if I can't win, I can still escape unscathed.

"But the other party~"

"Brother Lu is right. These three have been targeting us and will rob us every few days. While Brother Lu is here, when is a better time to fight back?" Zheng Qu, the strongest of the eight, agreed with Lu Yan's suggestion.

He usually doesn't say much, but he's long been furious with the three brothers. If it weren't for the huge difference in their strength, he would have fought them long ago.