Immortality: Starting with Plundering the Talents of Monsters

"The talent plundered from demonic beasts is always different from that of talismans."

Let's take a closer look at the effects of the upgraded [Golden Light].

With a thought, Xu Mo felt the Geng Metal spiritual power within his body surge.

In an instant, the [Golden Light] talent was activated.

Inside the simple room, a golden light shone brightly, and a rich crimson-gold color flickered and swirled around him.

In less than half a breath, a thick, solid, crimson-gold protective shield tightly enveloped Xu Mo's entire body.

Suddenly, a sharp and piercing aura emerged, as if a spirit sword were protecting its master, slowly circling and hovering over the protective barrier.

"Oh? The upgraded [Golden Light] has also developed a hint of intimidating aura."

But... it's not very useful; perhaps it can only be used to deter those who want to cultivate lower levels.

However, Xu Mo could clearly feel that his current [Golden Light] talent was extremely solid.

Even a Qi Refining Level 5 cultivator who is not good at killing would not be able to break through this crimson gold shield in a short time.

"Very good. With this talent, even if that old scoundrel Steward Sun has some hidden trump cards, I am no longer afraid."

  

With his defensive measures upgraded once again, Xu Mo felt even more confident.

He carefully sensed it again before putting away the golden light.

I already know a little about the connection between talisman making and the [Golden Light] talent.

The crafting process and patterns of a mid-grade first-tier Golden Light Talisman are identical to those of a low-grade Golden Light Talisman.

However, they are only similar in form, but different in meaning.

The first-tier low-grade Golden Light Talisman, although a metal-based magic, only has a defensive effect.

The meaning of the mid-grade Golden Light Talisman has a sharper and more aggressive quality.

At the same time, when drawing a mid-grade first-tier talisman, more spiritual power is required to input into the talisman paper.

"A mid-grade first-level Golden Light Talisman is much stronger than a low-grade fine Golden Light Talisman."

Therefore, consuming more spiritual energy is justified.

Xu Mo took out a concentration incense stick, inserted it into the incense burner in front of him, and lit it with a wave of his hand.

"Calm your mind and prepare for making the talisman."

Wisps of white smoke swirled in the room, releasing a captivating fragrance.

After calming his mind and concentrating, Xu Mo reached an optimal state of mental clarity.

He took a deep breath, immediately picked up the wolf-hair brush, and dipped the tip in first-grade mid-level metallic cinnabar.

Lay out the yellow talisman paper and begin drawing the talisman.

Xu Mo held the wolf-hair brush with practiced ease and composure, yet the movements of his hands revealed a sharpness like a sword being drawn from its sheath.

The Geng metal spiritual power steadily and continuously flowed into the talisman brush, then traveled all the way to the tip of the brush, and finally landed on the talisman paper.

It forms one pattern after another.

His brushstrokes flowed like dragons and snakes, as if the secrets to creating golden talismans were etched into his mind.

The entire set of movements was fluid and natural, and the patterns drawn on the talisman paper were perfectly natural.

"A mid-grade, first-tier golden light talisman, successfully completed!"

With a gentle stroke of the wrist, the pen tip completed the final line of the golden talisman.

The golden luster also emerged from the crisscrossing lines the moment the brush touched the paper, flowing like water.

"If the reddish-gold luster remains for ten breaths without dissipating, it is considered a qualified product."

Xu Mo bent over his desk, observing and silently counting.

"One, two, three... nine, ten."

First-tier, mid-grade Golden Light Talisman, acceptable!

Xu Mo was overjoyed and carefully put the first-grade mid-level golden light talisman into his storage bag.

"Finally... I successfully drew a mid-grade first-tier talisman and advanced to a mid-grade first-tier talisman master."

A mid-grade first-tier talisman master is quite rare in Liuyun Market.

In the cultivation families of this region, he was already regarded as a guest elder.

Even as a rogue cultivator, many people would come to flatter and fawn over him.

It's a highly sought-after commodity.

Becoming a mid-grade Tier 1 talisman master not only brings about a change and improvement in status and position.

The amount of spirit stones one can earn each month naturally increases accordingly.

"The manager of the Luo family gambling den once told me to go find him after I advanced to a mid-grade first-level talisman master."

"This trip will probably require me to spend spirit stones to have the gambling house manager introduce me to someone."

Today, Xu Mo spent thirty-five low-grade spirit stones, and he's about to spend some more.

He couldn't help but feel a pang of heartache.

"But these are all absolutely necessary and have to be spent."

Of course, no matter how many spirit stones are spent, as long as you climb step by step, you can attain immortality.

It was all worth it.

With that thought, Xu Mo stopped feeling the pinch, got up, left the house, and headed to the gambling den.

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In the side hall of the gambling den.

The steward leisurely twirled the two crystal-clear spirit stones in his hands, leaning back in the wooden chair behind him.

Those squinted eyes would occasionally glance at the gambling table.

Xu Mo ignored the gambler's invitation in the gambling den and went straight to the side hall.

He wasn't going to chat with him casually, nor did he want to beat around the bush.

He took out a mid-grade first-level golden light talisman and three low-grade spirit stones directly from his storage bag.

"Manager, my skills have improved recently, and I can now draw mid-grade first-level talismans."

The spirit stone that was constantly being rubbed and turned in his hand suddenly stopped. The steward's squinting eyes widened instantly, and he sat up straight in a flash.

"You're... that kid who came to borrow spirit stones before?"

The steward clearly recognized Xu Mo. He took the first-grade mid-level golden light talisman that Xu Mo handed over and examined it repeatedly.

For a moment, my heart was filled with astonishment and disbelief.

During this period of time, he learned more or less about Xu Mo's deeds.

As far as he knew, the young man in front of him had only recently been able to draw a high-quality first-grade golden light talisman.

And now, they can actually draw a mid-grade first-tier golden light talisman.

Even though the information is delayed, the pace of progress is still quite fast.

"Xu Mo... no, Master Xu's talisman-making skills have improved so rapidly, could he be trying to deceive me?"

Xu Mo smiled faintly and explained:

"Perhaps it's because I practice metal magic, but I have a deep understanding of the golden light talisman, which is also of the metal element."

Therefore, I made steady progress in making golden light talismans.

Xu Mo then took out two more talismans from his storage bag.

"These two talismans are just ordinary first-grade low-level water arrow talisman and first-grade low-level lightness talisman, and they have not been improved."

Only the skill in crafting golden light talismans continues to improve.

"This first-grade mid-level golden light talisman was painstakingly crafted by me, stroke by stroke; it was not purchased from elsewhere."

"Don't worry, sir, I wouldn't dare to lie to you."

The manager listened to Xu Mo's explanation in a daze before he finally believed the facts before him.

"Okay, I will keep my promise."

Upon returning to the clan, I will immediately report this matter to the family and make an introduction for you.

Only then did the steward notice that there were three low-grade spirit stones quietly placed on the counter.

"Master Xu, you're too kind. I will definitely put in a good word for you within the clan."

The steward accepted the three spirit stones, a satisfied look on his face.

"Come to the gambling den tomorrow, and I will bring you good news."