This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

Only after establishing the foundation can one cultivate Qi. Qi circulates through all meridians, refining essence and nourishing the physical body. This is called cultivating both nature and life.

Refining one's Qi is a gradual and meticulous process that requires years of dedicated practice to gradually increase one's inner strength.

Of course, there is a shortcut, which is to take external elixirs.

Li Daoxuan wrote down a prescription for a Qi-replenishing pill and handed it to Qingfeng, instructing him:

"Qingfeng, go to the pharmacies in town and see if they have these things. If they do, buy them."

"Also, buy a few new calligraphy brushes, cinnabar, and yellow paper."

Then he drew another picture, which was a three-legged ding (a type of ancient Chinese cooking vessel), and marked the dimensions and many other details.

"Go to the blacksmith and ask if they can forge this furnace."

Qingfeng accepted the order and set off with the things.

After he left, Li Daoxuan focused on studying the system rewards in his room.

The Taoist text "Five Thousand Words" is undoubtedly the Tao Te Ching left by Lao Tzu.

Li Daoxuan had long been familiar with this classic text; he had memorized it perfectly by the time he was seven or eight years old, at his father's request.

However, when he opened the "Five Thousand Words" that the system rewarded him with, he found that it was very different from the "Tao Te Ching" in his memory.

Some sentences have been clearly altered by one or two words, and it is precisely these few words that have brought about a complete change in the meaning of the entire sentence.

Li Daoxuan looked at the Daoist book "Five Thousand Words" and muttered to himself:

"It seems the legend is true; Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching has been altered quite a bit by rulers throughout history."

Li Daoxuan continued to look at another reward: a complete guide to Taoist talismans.

The Complete Book of Talismans records a total of 108 types of talismans, but they can be roughly divided into three categories.

First, to protect the Dharma and ward off disasters; second, to drive away evil and uphold righteousness; and third, to command ghosts and spirits.

Each category has many types. For example, the Five Thunder Talisman and the Body Protection Talisman belong to the category of Dharma Protectors. The Heavenly Physician Talisman and the Healing Talisman belong to the category of Exorcising Evil and Upholding Righteousness. The category of Commanding Ghosts and Gods has the most types, including the Three Mountains Talisman that mobilizes the earth's power and feng shui, the Descending God Talisman, the Dingjia Talisman, and so on.

There are 108 types, corresponding to various situations.

Li Daoxuan felt dizzy and lightheaded after reading only half of it, and his energy was depleted.

It's easy to imagine that mastering all of these hundred-plus talismans would be an extremely difficult test.

There are also levels and realms in talisman cultivation. The most basic level is to draw the talisman exactly as it was written on cinnabar and yellow paper.

With the blessing of magic, it can play the most basic role.

Once one has mastered the art, drawing talismans becomes effortless. The spiritual power of the talisman artist will also be incorporated into the talisman paper, giving it a spiritual quality and greatly increasing the power of the talisman.

When one reaches a level of consummate skill, the talismans they draw can even surpass the power of the talismans themselves, unleashing even greater power.

True immortals who have attained enlightenment no longer adhere to rigid forms when drawing talismans; they can produce thousands of talismans with a wave of their hand.

This is undoubtedly a long process.

But it's okay, we have a cheat code.

"System, how many merit points do I need to learn the Way of Talismans?"

The system responded decisively, without any hesitation:

[100 merit points are required to begin learning the art of talismans.]

Without hesitation, Li Daoxuan immediately ordered: Use it.

In an instant, a strange feeling filled his mind. It was as if he had practiced talisman cultivation a thousand times in the spiritual world. He knew exactly how to wield the brush, how to adjust the concentration of cinnabar, how to inject magic power, and what to do at each stage.

A few seconds later, Li Daoxuan came to his senses, moved his hand, and felt a sense of anticipation and eagerness.

Seeing that he had 100 merit points left, Li Daoxuan continued to command the system:

"System, convert these 100 merit points into my cultivation level."

As the merit points disappeared, a warm current instantly filled his dantian.

Li Daoxuan calmed his mind and carefully comprehended the truth, and indeed found that his magical power had increased considerably.

There was only one strand before, but now there are six.

In other words, 100 points of merit can increase his magical power by five strands.

As he circulated the elixir and channeled the energy through the microcosmic orbit, five strands of magical power coursed through his body's meridians. Li Daoxuan clearly felt that his body was being nourished as if it had been parched and then received sweet rain.

Even his long-withered legs could feel a strange, tingling sensation.

Touching his legs, Li Daoxuan muttered to himself:

"It seems that we'll be able to resume operations soon."

More than an hour later, Qingfeng returned from outside.

Li Daoxuan was reading the five-thousand-word book. Hearing the noise, he didn't look up, but simply asked:

"You're back. Did you buy everything?"

Just as he was waiting for Qingfeng's reply, the young man suddenly came up to him and knelt down.

Li Daoxuan was taken aback, closed the Taoist book, and turned to look at it.

Qingfeng was already prostrate on the ground, his voice filled with fear as he said:

"Sir, I'm useless. Not only did I fail to buy you what you wanted, but my money... it was also stolen..."

"Sir, please punish me, don't send me away..."

Li Daoxuan frowned slightly, his eyes darkening.

It wasn't because Qingfeng hadn't done a good job that he was unhappy, but because he could hear a distinct stagnation in Qingfeng's voice.

In other words, Qingfeng's internal organs were injured.

"stand up."

Hearing Li Daoxuan's slightly cold voice, Qingfeng trembled and didn't dare to get up.

"stand up..."

Li Daoxuan emphasized his words, naturally exuding the aura of a cultivator.

Qingfeng was terrified and quickly stood up, lowered his head, and dared not speak again.

He wasn't afraid of Li Daoxuan hitting or scolding him, but he was afraid of Li Daoxuan driving him away.

Looking at Qingfeng's bruised and swollen face, Li Daoxuan's anger subsided slightly, and he spoke in a gentler tone:

"How did you get hurt like this? If a villain tries to steal your money, just give it to him. Preserving yourself is the most important thing."

Qingfeng raised his head, his eyes filled with tears, and said with a wronged expression:

"But that was the money the master gave me to buy things. They said the money was ill-gotten, stolen, and I couldn't stand it, so I talked back..."

Li Daoxuan sighed and waved his hand, saying:

"Come sit down, let me take a look at you."

Qingfeng dared not disobey and obediently sat opposite Li Daoxuan.

Li Daoxuan held up his finger and said:

"Stretch out your hand."

Qingfeng didn't understand, but still reached out his hand.

When Li Daoxuan placed three fingers on his wrist, a clear look of surprise flashed in Qingfeng's eyes.

"Oh, sir, you can even treat illnesses?"

Li Daoxuan did not answer him, but simply said:

"Don't speak."

Qingfeng quickly shut his mouth, lowered his eyes and stared at Li Daoxuan's hand, his eyes full of reverence.

After about ten breaths, Li Daoxuan's expression calmed down, and he looked at Qingfeng and asked:

"Was the person who hit you skilled in martial arts?"

Qingfeng's lungs and heart have been damaged to some extent. It may not be visible now, but if it is not treated properly, the damage will accumulate and erupt over time, leading to tuberculosis, heart failure, and other problems. By then, it will be too late to save him.