Immortality: Starting with Plundering the Talents of Monsters

"This is... a cheat code?"

coming.

After a full ten years of waiting, it's finally here!

Xu Mo gazed at the gilded characters before him, and a surge of excitement welled up within him.

Ten years of arduous training, the hardships of which outsiders cannot know.

Originally, Xu Mo had already made up his mind that if he couldn't pay the immortal residence fee within a week, he would really have to marry into the Zhou family and become a "stud pig".

Now that he has a cheat code, his attitude has completely changed, and he looks down on it.

"With the golden finger, I will surely attain immortality and achieve unparalleled immortality."

Marrying into the Zhou family? Not even a dog would do that!

In the world of cultivation, there are many talented individuals who perish before they even rise to prominence.

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Xu Mo, who had cultivated in this world for ten years, naturally understood this principle.

So, after a moment of joy, Xu Mo calmed his excited emotions and silently reminded himself.

"The world of cultivation is treacherous and fraught with danger... Even with the help of a cheat system, one should still operate prudently and proceed slowly."

At this moment, he shifted his gaze to the gilded lettering and began to study this belated golden finger.

"Talents that can be plundered... None."

Talent...is usually something only demonic beasts possess, right?

Xu Mo looked at the last two columns of text, lost in thought.

"Plundering the talent of demonic beasts... I definitely can't afford an adult demonic beast with my current financial resources."

Xu Mo fiddled with the storage bag at his waist, and an extremely faint sound of spirit stones colliding could be heard.

"I can barely afford a juvenile demon beast."

However… if I really do buy it, I certainly won't be able to pay the full abode fee within a week.”

Xu Mo frowned, constantly weighing the pros and cons in his mind.

After a few breaths, his eyes gradually hardened, and he finally made his decision.

"Including what I got from selling talismans today, I have a total of four low-grade spirit stones."

"The immortal abode fee... will be postponed for now. The spirit stones will be used to purchase young demon beasts to test out the cheat system."

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The next day, early in the morning.

A light mist hung in the air, through which soft daylight filtered, casting golden rays.

Liuyun Market is already bustling with activity.

Shopkeepers of all kinds of shops warmly greeted customers, while waiters in teahouses and taverns and street vendors shouted their wares.

"First-grade mid-level breakthrough pill - Azure Condensation Pill, on sale today at a 10% discount."

"Welcome to the Lan Yue Pavilion for music and entertainment! Every girl here is skilled in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, and is incredibly beautiful. We're sure to satisfy you!"

"Young Golden Scaled Lizards for a bargain price! Take them home for just three low-grade spirit stones!"

Xu Mo strolled slowly through the market streets, glancing around from time to time, searching for juvenile demon beasts.

Upon hearing the voice hawking the sale of juvenile demon beasts, he immediately stopped in his tracks.

"Oh, isn't this Master Xu, the Talisman Master?"

The vendor selling juvenile monsters let out a soft exclamation upon recognizing the newcomer.

"By the way, Master Xu... have you paid your Immortal Abode Fee for this month?"

"You've come to the market to sell talismans to raise money for your celestial abode, haven't you?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Mo looked up and recognized the vendor.

The vendor in front of him was Lu Song, a freelance monk who lived in the shantytown of Fangshi, just like him.

"That's right, I'm here to sell talismans... The abode fee has suddenly increased so much, it's really worrying..."

However, I've already saved up about 70-80%, so there's no need to worry too much.

Xu Mo then revealed a worried expression and continued speaking, following Lu Song's lead.

"Recently, I have been immersed in studying the Golden Light Talisman, hoping to create a masterpiece of talisman... but things have not gone as planned."

At this moment, a glint of light flashed in Lu Song's eyes, and he picked up the juvenile golden lizard, about the size of a bowl, from the stall.

"Hehe, what a coincidence."

To be honest, Master Xu, the golden-scaled lizard I'm selling here was born with a golden light talent.

Perhaps... it will be helpful for your research on the Golden Light Talisman.

Xu Mo wasn't in a hurry to buy the golden-scaled lizard. Instead, he feigned confusion and asked:

"Although this demonic beast has the talent of golden light, it... probably has little to do with talisman making."

Besides, your golden scale lizard is just a juvenile, and so small... I'm afraid it won't be of any benefit to me.

"Of course, if you could sell it to me at a lower price, I might consider it."

Lu Song, who was worried about not being able to sell his golden-scaled lizards, was overjoyed upon hearing this and quickly introduced them:

"Master Xu, don't underestimate this golden-scaled lizard just because it's only a juvenile. It will definitely become a great help when it grows up."

Moreover, the Golden Scale Lizard's innate golden light and the effect of the Golden Light Rune after activation are exactly the same.

Buy it and observe it more; maybe you'll find a way to apply the knowledge to other situations?

Xu Mo stood in front of the stall, carefully examining the golden-scaled lizard, seemingly deep in thought.

"I sincerely want the two spirit stones."

After saying that, Xu Mo didn't give Lu Song a chance to bargain and turned to leave.

"Hey hey hey... Two spirit stones, that's too much! I'm counting on that to cover my Immortal Abode expenses!"

"Fine, I'll take the loss, you can keep it."

Xu Mo immediately turned around and bought the juvenile golden-scaled lizard for the low price of two low-grade spirit stones.

Then, to confirm that he had indeed come to sell talismans, he headed towards the talisman shop.

After circling the market to make sure Lu Song wouldn't notice his movements, he returned to the shantytown.

"How can we plunder this monster's talent?"

Just as Xu Mo was wondering, he suddenly had a feeling.

At the same time, two lines of gilded characters appeared before my eyes.

[Monster: Golden-Scaled Lizard]

[Plunderable Talents: Golden Light (White), Sharp Metal Breath (White)]

"So, one must kill a demonic beast to plunder its talent."

With the gilded inscription as a reminder, Xu Mo immediately understood.

"A juvenile golden-scaled lizard with two white talents... Although the talent level is the lowest, it's enough."

Without further hesitation, Xu Mo made a bold move, forming a hand seal and instantly unleashing a fireball spell.

In an instant, the golden-scaled lizard died.

[Plunderable Talents: Golden Light (White), Sharp Metal Breath (White), choose one to refine.]

"Refining the Golden Light Talent will definitely be of great benefit to my drawing of Golden Light Talismans."

"Sharp metal breath... Let's plunder it another day."

Xu Mo didn't hesitate too much between the two talents. With a thought, he chose the Golden Light talent.

[Talent: Golden Light (White 0/10)]

[Golden Spiritual Root Purity +1]

[Spiritual Root: Gold 12/100]

The moment he succeeded in plundering, Xu Mo felt a cool sensation in his mind.

As if enlightened, he absorbed all of the golden light talent.

"Plundering the metal elemental talent has increased the purity of my metal spiritual root."

I originally thought that the cheat ability only had the power to plunder talents, but I never expected that it could also improve the purity of the corresponding spiritual root.

Having cultivated in the world of immortality for ten years, Xu Mo deeply understands the importance of the purity of spiritual roots.

This not only determines a cultivator's cultivation efficiency, but also limits the upper limit of their cultivation realm to a certain extent.

In conclusion, spiritual root aptitude is extremely important, and even the slightest improvement is very difficult.

Xu Mo was overjoyed and in a great mood.

"Coincidentally, the 'Gengjin Qi-Guiding Technique' that I practice is a metal-based cultivation method."

"Increasing the purity of my metal spiritual root will definitely improve my cultivation efficiency."

Then, he began to test the talent he had plundered, [Golden Light].

Xu Mo's magical power surged, and without making any hand seals, a golden light shield enveloped his entire body.

"The power of this golden light talent is only equivalent to that of an ordinary golden light talisman."

However, judging from the gilded inscription, the talent seems to have room for further advancement.

After carefully sensing it, Xu Mo withdrew his talent, and the golden shield dissipated.

"The feeling of plundering talent is truly mysterious... In the future, I need to pay more attention to whether there are any monsters for sale."

Now, let's see if we can use this talent to draw exquisite golden light runes.