2024-02-05 15:18:05Three days had passed. All the time, Yuan Fen was diligently practicing to maintain the tool stone that was the object of training. The goal was to keep the stone in the air for at least 10 minutes.
With his determination and effort, the results Yuan Fen achieved were satisfactory. Finally, he could leisurely control the stone to stay in the air for 25 minutes, with the distance increasing to 25 meters.
This achievement made Yuan Fen's heart full of joy. Impatiently, he waited for Yi Zan's arrival so that he could boast of his new skill.
When the sun was at its peak, Yi Zan signaled his presence at Yuan Fen's hut. Her signature hum accompanied her arrival, singing loudly.
"Hmm! Has big brother progressed in his Spiritual Energy training according to my teachings?" The nine-year-old girl's voice sounded rather dry and shrill, befitting her young age. However, despite this, her voice still had a cheerful tone.
"Let's see your progress." Yuan Fen immediately demonstrated her new skills. Quickly, he demonstrated his Spiritual Energy training ability. The stone floated 25 meters away and was able to stay in the air for 25 minutes.
Although Yi Zan did not show a surprised expression, Yuan Fen's success was still encouraging.
"Alright, let's move on to the next step of becoming a Symbol Master. Are you ready, big brother?" Yi Zan said excitedly, his hand quickly took out a piece of talisman paper, a talisman brush, and a brush for writing talismans.
"This level 1 talisman serves to create a thick fog effect. Pay attention to the formula and form of writing this talisman. Do not forget to brush the talisman paper with the talisman brush and include any Spiritual Energy you have," Yi Zan instructed.
The process of creating the talisman proved to be bittersweet, where reality showed that creating such a talisman was not easy.
All the writing had to use Spiritual Energy, and the way of brushing and applying the writing with the brush also required Spiritual Energy.
Yi Zan, not wanting to disturb Yuan Fen's concentration, gave the condition that he would return tomorrow. Yuan Fen just nodded, completely focused on making his first talisman. 6 hours later, this exercise was completed
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Tomorrow is the day.
Yuan Fen rushed to the sect library for the task of cleaning the courtyard.
"You're late today, Fen Er," greeted the man on the first floor of the library, Bao An. This middle-aged man treated Yuan Fen like family, which was why he called him Fen Er.
"Sorry, Elder Bao An. I woke up late today because I was trying to practice Cultivation," Yuan Fen explained while bowing his head. He really appreciated this man, who was not only a library guard but also an elder with Spirit Condensation Realm Cultivation level 8.
Elder Bao An said. "Fen er, I hope you will participate in the recruitment of Cloud Sword Sect disciples in the coming month. I see that you've left your ordinary life and become a Mortal Realm rank cultivator. Regardless of the Mortal rank, I hope you'll be diligent in your cultivation so as to be worthy of participating in the recruitment," Bao An said.
"Here's a gift for you," Bao An continued as he held out something, a beautiful yellowish-colored dried grass.
"This is Yellow Phylanthus grass. Although it looks simple, don't underestimate it. Its market value is as high as 10 energy stones. If you can get Imperata Grass and Light Cyperus Grass as well, these three after being brewed overnight will become a very beneficial liquid medicine to boost your cultivation," Bao An explained.
It should be noted here that a common means of payment among cultivators is energy stones. Using energy stones makes someone who is not a cultivator look great and rich. The use of gold and silver coins is not highly regarded. Energy stones were more valued in the world of cultivators.
Yuan Fen saluted and politely accepted the gift from Elder Bao An. The polite attitude and respect for others made Bao An sympathetic to Yuan Fen. The courage and willingness to lend a helping hand are also considerations for Bao An.
In the past, when senior worker disciples tried to bully Yuan Fen, Bao An always intervened to protect the boy. This caused jealousy among other workers' disciples because Yuan Fen had an unofficial patron in Bao An.
Carefully, Yuan Fen kept the Yellow Phylanthus grass in his bag hidden under his uniform. He secretly planned to look for the other two grasses, Imperata Grass and Light Cyperus Grass, to improve his cultivation level in the next month.
After finishing the work and tidying up the library area, Yuan Fen bid farewell to Bao An.
"Congratulations on practicing cultivation diligently, Fen Er. I hope you pass the recruitment process. At that time, I will teach you a Mortal-level Sword Technique, which is the best in this library and certainly according to your cultivation journey," Bao An said to Yuan Fen.
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Happily, Yuan Fen ran towards his hut in the working disciple settlement. However, before he opened the door of the hut, Yi Zan suddenly appeared beside him.
"I've been waiting for you for an hour, brother worker. Why did it take you so long to come back from the library today?" Yi Zan complained spontaneously.
"Ah... you always appear suddenly, surprising me every time," Yuan Fen grumbled.
Yi Zan laughed happily at Yuan Fen's grumble. He was happy to see the working brother frowning.
"Never mind, brother worker, don't frown. How is your work in the tier 1 talisman? Have you finished the low-level talisman? Huff, it's just a low-level talisman, but it took more than a day to complete," Yi Zan mocked.
"It will take a while to complete this talisman," Yuan Fen replied as he thrust out the rank 1 smog talisman.
Yi Zan was speechless as he looked at the talisman handed over by Yuan Fen. It was a Quasi Perfect class talisman. Although Yi Zan himself had learned to make talismans according to the direction of his grandfather, Master Yi Zhunting, who was the master of the Symbol sect, he was only able to make middle-rank Venti talismans.
Yi Zan tried to remain calm and pretended as if the talisman was an ordinary rank. Then, he said, "Very good, brother worker. You managed to make the talisman very well. These are five talisman recipes, each for healing, 50-meter teleportation, Thunder, nightmare, and 15% battle buff. I believe you can solve everything."
"These functions must be useful. On weekends, we can go to the city of Morning Star City and sell these talismans in the Treasure House. I'm curious to see what price they will offer for the Class 2 talisman we made," Yi Zan said with a mischievous smile.
The Cloud Sword Sect provides vacation leave every two weeks to all students and parents. They could visit Morning Star City to rest or shop, as the town was only 100 km away from Cloud Sword Sect.
"Now, let me teach you the Illusion Technique," Yi Zan said to Yuan Fen who looked surprised by the name of this technique, the Illusion Technique. In his heart he wondered. What does the Illusion Technique look like? Is it useful in combat? Yan Fen was puzzled, he preferred martial arts. But he couldn't help but follow the little girl's wishes. Will this illusion technique help him in the future?
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Guo Jiang stepped out of Prosperity Store and into a busy Jinhung street while customers and nearby workers gathered at a cautious distance. News of the confrontation inside had already spread through the doorway, but most passersby still knew only fragments about broken spears, unconscious soldiers, and a wealthy store owner who had vanished into his private rooms.Guo Jiang did not give them a grand speech. He simply said that Prosperity Store had been selling imitation goods at inflated prices, cheating customers, and using its reputation to protect those practices when challenged.At first, only poorer residents stopped long enough to listen. A few laborers, an old beggar, and several workers from nearby shops watched him with uncertainty, while wealthier passersby treated the gathering as another street disturbance that did not concern them.Guo Jiang opened one storage pouch and released a stream of gold coins into
The Locked Room of Wan Huang
Wan Huang locked the door of his private office and emptied Guo Jiang's gemstone pouch across the desk. Emeralds and sapphires rolled over the polished wood, each stone catching the lamplight with a depth of color that quickened his breathing.He picked up one emerald and turned it between his fingers, no longer pretending to doubt what he had already recognized in public. The clarity, weight, and internal color were unmistakable, and the realization that the pouch contained enough wealth to transform Prosperity Store made his earlier lie seem increasingly profitable."Shangguan Rong could not identify these even when they were placed in his hand," Wan Huang muttered with a contemptuous smile. "A clan surname can open doors, but it does not teach a young master how to appraise treasure."He began calculating how many branches he could open in Jinhung and how much better property he could purchase near the wealthiest comm
Five Spears and Three Broken Faces
Guo Jiang remained beside the staircase while four spear users formed a shallow semicircle around him and the fifth soldier approached with restraints. Shangguan Rong stood several steps above with the attendants, while customers retreated toward counters and walls."Extend your wrists and kneel," the soldier with the restraints ordered. "Owner Wan Huang has accused you of using counterfeit gemstones to defraud Prosperity Store, so you will come with us for questioning."Guo Jiang looked at the four spearheads and then at the man speaking. "Do city soldiers normally arrest someone based only on a merchant's accusation without asking the accused what happened?"One spear user scoffed. "Wan Huang is a respected businessman in Jinhung, and Prosperity Store has operated here for years. Only someone with something to hide would begin arguing about procedure after being caught."Shangguan Rong opened his f
The Merchant Who Chose the Lie
Wan Huang approached the staircase with the smooth courtesy of a merchant accustomed to adjusting his posture according to the status of the customer before him. He bowed first to Shangguan Rong and barely acknowledged Guo Jiang, making his priorities clear before asking what service the Shangguan young master required."Owner Wan, inspect these stones," Shangguan Rong said as he handed over the pouch. "This man claims he can pay for the second floor, and everyone here has agreed that your judgment will settle the matter."Wan Huang accepted the pouch with both hands, and the instant the weight settled into his palms he knew the dispute was more dangerous than the room realized. He studied one emerald against the lamp, then examined a sapphire with the efficient movements of an experienced gem merchant.He tested one edge gently against a small appraisal plate carried by the store and stopped after seeing the resistance.
A Bag No One Dared to Price
Guo Jiang drew a large pouch from his spatial ring and held it in one hand without immediately emptying its contents. The bag looked ordinary, but the weight dragged against the fabric enough that several merchants near the staircase stopped laughing before he loosened the cord.A deep green gleam appeared first, followed by the colder blue of sapphires catching the store lamps. Guo Jiang opened the pouch only enough for the people nearest him to see several thumb-sized stones with rich color and unusual clarity resting against one another inside.The reaction spread unevenly through the first floor because not everyone knew what they were seeing. A wealthy young customer scoffed and said imitation gemstones could be polished to look impressive, while an older trader narrowed his eyes and leaned forward without speaking.Another merchant who had laughed earlier stopped at once. He had handled enough cargo to recognize th
The Young Master on the Fifth Step
Guo Jiang remained beside the first stair while the attendant stood in front of him with the confidence of someone protected by the name of Prosperity Store. Several customers were still laughing, and the attendant seemed to enjoy the attention because each amused glance made his borrowed authority feel more solid.Before Guo Jiang could answer, the front doors opened and the mood of the first floor changed almost at once. A young man entered wearing expensive silk with gold-trimmed hems, embroidered shoes, and a conspicuous ornament fastening his high-tied hair, while a folding fan rested loosely in one hand.The staff recognized him immediately as Shangguan Rong of the Shangguan Clan, one of the influential families in Jinhung City. An attendant abandoned another customer in the middle of explaining a robe price and hurried over with a bow, while two other employees straightened their backs and adjusted their smiles before approaching.
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