To comprehend all laws and attain immortality

After reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, inner disciples can redefine their cave dwellings.

Chen Suzhen's cave is located on a seaside cliff called Lanyun Peak, surrounded by thick clouds and mist, with waves crashing against the cliff face.

Because of its proximity to the sea, the area is rich in aquatic spiritual energy, which is very beneficial for Chen Suzhen's cultivation.

The cave dwelling on Lanyun Peak was extremely spacious, and there were already quite a few people there when Gu Fan and Meng Wei arrived.

Chen Suzhen did not only guide Gu Fan; among the disciples from Lingxi Peak, she was actually considered to have a wide circle of friends.

Meng Wei was familiar with everyone and introduced Gu Fan to them one by one.

"This is Wu Yan, who practices fire magic with his junior brother."

Wu Yan was a middle-aged man with a sallow complexion and no beard. He was not one to show his emotions and after exchanging greetings with Gu Fan, he remained silent.

"This is Song Chibo, who practices water magic."

Song Chibo is a handsome young man with a gentle smile always on his face.

"Who is this...?"

Following Meng Wei, Gu Fan was like a junior student being introduced to seniors by his senior, at least he became familiar with everyone.

After chatting for a while, Gu Fan realized that everyone present was a disciple from Lingxi Peak, and the cultivation techniques they mentioned were almost all mid-grade techniques, with most of them at the mid-to-late stage of Qi Refining.

These people will be the main contenders for the Foundation Establishment Pill in the future, and they are also the most promising group of people to achieve Foundation Establishment on Lingxi Peak.

"I wonder which martial art Junior Brother Gu cultivates?" Song Chibo asked with a bright smile.

Upon hearing this, everyone around stopped talking and turned to look.

All those present were outstanding disciples of Lingxi Peak, and this statement was a test of Gu Fan's qualifications.

Gu Fan remained unfazed: "I cultivate the Yin-Yang Fire Separation Technique."

As soon as he finished speaking, a low gasp came from his ear. Song Chibo's smile froze on his face, and Wu Yan was no longer as calm as before.

"No wonder Junior Brother Gu and Senior Brother Meng came together." After a moment of silence, Song Chibo's smile deepened, and he said jokingly.

Having cultivated a superior-grade technique to the third level without encountering any unexpected problems, Gu Fan's talent speaks for itself.

This was the first time Meng Wei had heard Gu Fan talk about cultivation techniques. After his initial surprise, he burst into laughter, patting Gu Fan on the shoulder and praising, "Junior Brother, you truly have lofty ambitions!"

The atmosphere instantly became lively, and compared to before, everyone's attitude towards Gu Fan was noticeably more enthusiastic.

After chatting for a while, Chen Suzhen, the hostess, finally appeared.

To Gu Fan's surprise, there was another person with Chen Suzhen, Xu Changsheng, an inner disciple whom Gu Fan had met once before.

Xu Changsheng wore a purple-gold crown and a Bagua robe, his face as cold and stern as ever, no different from when he was first seen.

Gu Fan's impression of Chen Suzhen had changed quite a bit.

Although he still had a gentle and refined appearance, his temperament had become heavy, like a vast ocean.

"I'll head back now. Junior brother, you might want to think it over some more."

After leaving a message, Xu Changsheng walked out of the cave without paying any attention to the people present.

People along the way made way for him, probably knowing his temper, and the cave became quiet for a while.

After Xu Changsheng left the cave, Chen Suzhen coughed lightly and looked at everyone, saying, "It is truly a great joy in life for fellow disciples to gather together. Let us all have a drink together."

After speaking, Chen Suzhen reached out and summoned a glass cup, raising it first.

"Congratulations on your foundation building, Uncle!" Everyone raised their glasses in unison to celebrate.

After everyone raised their glasses and drank together, they returned to their previous cheerful and talkative state. Chen Suzhen sat in the main seat and talked to everyone present one by one.

When Chen Suzhen realized Gu Fan's cultivation level, she was slightly surprised. After hearing that Gu Fan was practicing the "Yin Yang Fire Technique", she was even more astonished.

"I underestimated your talent," Chen Suzhen said with a smile and a shake of her head.

"You flatter me, Uncle-Master. I am also very grateful for your care and that of Senior Brother Meng," Gu Fan said respectfully.

Chen Suzhen inquired about Gu Fan's recent situation again. When she learned that Gu Fan had a talent for talismanic arts, her eyes lit up again, and she took out a blue jade slip from her bosom.

"This is a chance encounter I had in my early years. It contains the methods for drawing several talismans, as well as some of my insights into the art of talismans. Since you have a talent for the art of talismans, I will give it to you."

Gu Fan was taken aback; Chen Suzhen's gift was indeed very valuable.

The method of drawing talismans goes without saying, but the insights gained from the art of talismans are even more precious.

After accepting the jade slip with both hands, Gu Fan bowed and said, "Thank you, Martial Uncle."

Chen Suzhen chuckled twice, chatted with Gu Fan for a few more minutes, then turned and left to talk and laugh with others.

The banquet lasted until the moon was high in the sky.

When he returned, Meng Wei was completely drunk, leaning against the white jade boat, looking up at the bright moon and grinning foolishly.

Gu Fan had a slightly better alcohol tolerance, so he drove him back to Lingxi Peak.

Once back in his courtyard, Gu Fan took out the cyan jade slip and examined it carefully.

There are seven methods for drawing spirit talismans, three of which are of medium grade first rank, three of which are of high grade, and the last one is called the Earth-Shaking Talisman, which is a second-rank spirit talisman!

For Chen Suzhen, who was in the Foundation Establishment stage, the talismans in the jade slip were commonplace, but for Gu Fan at this moment, they were extremely precious.

In addition, the jade slip contained many of Chen Suzhen's insights into the Dao of Talismans, which broadened Gu Fan's horizons.

Gu Fan's talent in talismanic arts originated from the Myriad Manifestations Dharma Eye, while Chen Suzhen's talent in talismanic arts was innate. Some of her tips on drawing talismans, as well as the methods for choosing talismanic paper and ink, solved Gu Fan's recent confusion.

I thanked Chen Suzhen again in my heart, and a feeling of intoxication welled up inside me.

Gu Fan lay down on the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

......

The next day.

Gu Fan opened his eyes precisely before the sunrise.

Since he began his spiritual practice, gathering Qi every morning has become an instinct for him. Even if he was drunk the day before, he can still get up before sunrise.

Whether he was focused on forging iron or engrossed in drawing talismans, Gu Fan never missed a single day of gathering qi.

Gu Fan casually cast a cleansing spell, stretched his limbs, and went to the table to prepare to draw a talisman.

With Chen Suzhen's jade slip as a help, he had more confidence in drawing a mid-grade spirit talisman.

The brush, dipped in talisman ink, moved swiftly across the talisman paper, drawing runes one by one. From the perspective of the All-Seeing Eye, an perfectly balanced circuit slowly formed, and spiritual energy from all directions converged into the talisman paper.

When the last stroke was completed, a light blue glow flashed across the talisman paper, and Gu Fan knew it was done, a sense of exhilaration welling up within him.

The talisman he drew this time was a mid-grade first-level talisman called the Water Snake Talisman.

As the name suggests, it can summon two water snakes to strangle enemies after use. It is more powerful and has a wider range than water bullet talismans.

Over the next few days, Gu Fan exchanged the low-grade spirit talismans he had for merit points, and then for talisman paper and ink.

To ensure the effectiveness of the talismans, the talisman paper and ink were replaced with high-quality ones. However, since he could reliably draw mid-grade talismans, his speed of earning merit points increased, so he didn't care about the slight increase in cost.

The premium talisman paper is different from the pale yellow of the low-grade talisman paper; instead, it is bluish-green and feels thicker in the hand.

The ink also had a dark red hue, as if it had been mixed with the blood of a demon beast.

For more than ten days in a row, Gu Fan was engrossed in drawing talismans, and only stopped when he had a thick stack of spirit talismans in his hand.

Holding the black wooden plaque in his hand, Gu Fan infused it with his magic power and examined the sea chart, making up his mind.

"We can go and take a look now."