Immortality: Starting with Plundering the Talents of Monsters

[Golden Light] Talent activated.

Inside the cave, a rich, crimson-gold color emanated, enveloping the surroundings.

A layer of crimson-gold protective shield completely enveloped Xu Mo's entire body.

At the same time, a faint, intimidating aura emanated from the crimson-gold protective shield.

"very good!"

Xu Mo looked at himself.

The outer cover is covered with a layer of crimson gold protective shield comparable to a mid-grade first-tier golden light talisman, and inside is another layer of golden armor that is harder than iron.

I was immediately very satisfied; I felt completely safe, inside and out!

"My two talents consume less spiritual energy than ordinary spells... After this defensive maneuver..."

"It must be comparable to some mid-grade first-tier defensive magic weapons!"

Xu Mo slowly withdrew his layers of defense, and the golden light faded away.

"In the future, my [Scale Armor Golden Shield] can be upgraded, and the [Mysterious Edge Golden Armor Technique] can also be further improved."

Its defensive capabilities will increase again.

With a thought, Xu Mo saw the gilded jade talisman.

[Talents: Sharp Metal Breath (Green 0/10), Fire Scythe Blade (Green 0/10)]

  

He stared intently at the [Sharp Metal Breath] and [Fire Scythe Blade] talents listed in the talent tree.

"My defensive measures have been perfected, but my offensive methods have become inferior."

Subsequently, Xu Mo abandoned his plans to advance to the next level of [Fire Scythe Condensation Blade].

This is because the [Fire Scythe Condensed Blade] originated from the Crimson Flame Scythe Mantis.

The Crimson Flame Scythe Mantis's cultivation level fluctuated between the fourth and sixth levels of Qi Refining.

If he were to go hunting in the mountains without permission and encounter the Crimson Flame Scythe Mantis, whose cultivation level is higher than Xu Mo's, he would likely suffer a disastrous defeat.

"Advanced [Sharp Metal Breath] not only allows it to adhere to the Sharp Metal Finger... "

Furthermore, it can enhance the purity of my metal spiritual root, further improving my cultivation efficiency.

Xu Mo thought to himself.

"Tonight, I will go to Liuyun Mountain to hunt down the Golden Scale Lizard again."

He gradually came to his senses, got up, and left the cave.

After all, he had painstakingly made talismans for the Luo family for a month.

I must go and collect my monthly salary on time.

Xu Mo, who has a 40% success rate in creating talismans.

Naturally, the task of making talismans for the Luo family was completed easily and smoothly.

They even used the remaining materials to make ten more mid-grade first-tier golden light talismans.

"Monthly stipends and materials for making talismans are all collected from Luo Lingyue."

To ensure that none of the golden talismans he made each day were lost, Xu Mo stored them all in his storage bag.

Therefore, he no longer needed to go to the talisman-making room to get the talismans, and went directly to the Luo family's backyard.

This time, Xu Mo did not stand outside the door, but was led into the courtyard by Luo Lingyue.

The courtyard is small; upon entering, a winding stone path leads to the house, separating the facilities on the left and right sides.

To the left of the stone path, there is a circular spiritual pool surrounded by clear, bright water that encircles a small artificial hill, calm and still.

On the right side of the stone-paved path, there are stone tables and benches for receiving people.

Out of politeness and to avoid inconvenience, Xu Mo did not enter Luo Lingyue's boudoir, but instead sat politely on a stone bench.

"I'll send you the materials for this month's 100 Golden Light Talismans later... Here's your monthly salary."

After settling her monthly salary of one hundred low-grade spirit stones, Luo Lingyue entered the room.

Then, he came out carrying a yellowed, worn-out book.

"Here, this is 'A Comprehensive Guide to First-Tier Mid-Grade Talismans,' which records almost all types of first-tier mid-grade talismans."

Luo Lingyue had a cold face, and her eyes contained a hint of resentment.

She seemed somewhat dissatisfied with Xu Mo's aloof behavior.

However, she continued earnestly:

"If you want to improve your talisman skills, you can try to study more types of talismans. This will also help you advance to the next level of superior talisman."

In the art of talisman making, one wishes to elevate their skill to the next level.

Often, it's not enough to simply create one type of talisman to progress through the levels.

Instead, they rely on producing a large number of different talismans at the same stage to accumulate talisman-making experience.

This allows one to accumulate experience and improve their talisman-making skills.

Xu Mo nodded in agreement and first put one hundred low-grade spirit stones into his storage bag.

Then he took over the book "A Comprehensive Explanation of First-Order Mid-Grade Talismans".

"Thank you, Miss Luo."

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That night.

Xu Mo went up the mountain again and arrived at the territory of the Golden Scale Lizard on Liuyun Mountain.

This time, he was still planning to catch and kill an adult golden lizard.

under night.

In the territory of the Golden Scaled Lizard, dense thickets of jungle intertwine, with broad, impenetrable leaves piled up, allowing only a few rays of moonlight to penetrate.

All around was pitch black and as still as water.

The Crimson Flame Scythe Mantis that suddenly appeared out of nowhere within this territory left a deep impression on him.

Therefore.

Even though Xu Mo's defensive measures have been greatly enhanced, he still dares not be careless in the slightest.

His divine sense was fully extended outward, continuously searching for the golden-scaled lizard.

"wrong!"

In order to find the golden-scaled lizard as soon as possible.

Before entering this territory, Xu Mo suppressed his aura to the second level of Qi Refining.

Sensing the aura of a second-level Qi Refining cultivator, the young golden-scaled lizard with its low cultivation level simply couldn't hide.

Why haven't even any adult golden-scaled lizards come out?

It should be noted that due to their low intelligence, demonic beasts also possess an extremely strong sense of territory.

Logically speaking, adult golden lizards should not hide.

On the contrary, they will come out to drive away or kill me, a lower-level cultivator at the "second level of Qi Refining".

"What's going on?"

Within his divine sense, he spotted an adult golden-scaled lizard, but it vanished in a flash.

It looked like they were hiding from something.

Xu Mo frowned, stood still, and placed a lightness talisman he had prepared in advance in his palm.

This place is truly too unusual.

He hesitated, wondering whether to descend the mountain immediately.

*Pfft*

A very faint sound of wings flapping came from the air.

The next moment, the air inexplicably became hot, and waves of heat surged in.

"It's a Crimson Flame Scythe Mantis at the fifth level of Qi Refining!"

A burst of flames erupted as two crimson blades, intersecting to form a cross, hurtled towards them.

In an instant.

The Lightness Talisman was activated, its crimson-gold light flashing as a protective shield enveloped Xu Mo.

Fine, dense golden scales emerged, then quickly disappeared beneath the golden armor.

The Golden Light, the Golden Scale Shield, and the Mysterious Golden Armor Technique were all activated.

They protected Xu Mo's entire body from head to toe.

The cross-shaped crimson flame blade struck the crimson gold shield, creating ripples like waves on water.

In an instant, the protective shield shattered inch by inch, but it also reduced some of the power of the Crimson Flame Blade.

Then, after a round of weakening, the blade struck the Xuanfeng Golden Armor Technique, which was stacked with [Scale Armor Golden Shield].

The crimson flames dissipated, and the flags fell silent.

Despite being at the fifth level of Qi Refining, the Crimson Flame Scythe Mantis's attacks failed to break through Xu Mo's defenses.

Taking advantage of this gap, Xu Mo unleashed his full spiritual power and fled.

They successfully escaped the attack range of the Crimson Flame Mantis.

But Xu Mo did not linger at all and returned to the cave dwelling in the Luo family's territory.

I finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"The territory of the Golden Scaled Lizard has actually been occupied by the Crimson Flame Scythe Mantis."

"Perhaps... this is a sign of an impending beast tide!"