Hide in the world of gods and demons

Chapter 2 First attempt
Chen Li quickly took a few deep breaths to calm his flustered emotions.

"Don't panic, at least I'm still a cultivator, which is much better than being a commoner."

The memory of the Longevity Technique in his mind was incredibly clear, which gave him some comfort, at least the situation hadn't gotten too bad.

"Oh right, there are also the original owner's belongings! There are still three pounds of nails in the wrecked ship." Chen Li's heart stirred.

The room wasn't very big, and its layout consisted of a bedroom, kitchen, living room, and a dedicated talisman-making room, totaling about 100 square meters. After rummaging through the drawers and cabinets, and with the help of the original owner's vague memories, Chen Li quickly sorted out the original owner's belongings.

The gains were substantial:
There were over ten kilograms of gold.

Five old books.

A huge pile of tattered animal hides.

Five low-grade talismans.

A set of six low-grade magic weapons, the willow-leaf darts.

Several bottles and jars containing the blood of spirit beasts.

A set of talisman-making tools.

A regular longsword.

More than 200 jin of firewood.

In addition, there is only enough low-grade spiritual rice in the rice bin for five or six days.

In my memory, this kind of rice was very expensive. This small amount of rice was quite valuable. It was used by the original owner to aid in his cultivation and was also one of the major expenses of his monthly expenses.

Of course, the most valuable of all the legacies was undoubtedly the set of low-grade magical artifacts, the "Willow Leaf Darts".

In fact, it was on Chen Li's belt, three on each side of his waist. Each one was less than two inches long, the color of jade, and shaped like a willow leaf. The design was quite exquisite. If it weren't for the sudden triggering of a memory fragment, he would have thought it was an ornament.

"This set should be worth quite a bit of money if I sell it, right?" Chen Li thought to himself.

Of course, this is just a thought. This is a life-saving tool, and he would definitely not sell it unless he was desperate to survive.

He gently stroked the willow-leaf dart, feeling the power of this weapon, and his heart immediately calmed down.

According to my vague memory, this set of magical artifacts is not complicated to operate.

The most prominent feature is speed.

As long as spiritual energy is activated, it can be launched quickly; it's a completely foolproof operation.

Chen Li was tempted to give it a try, but after looking around and glancing at the doorway, he ultimately held back.

It was beginning to get dark.

……

late at night.

A full moon, as bright as snow, cast its silvery glow across the sky.

The squalid shantytown had lost its daytime hustle and bustle; were it not for the occasional eerie howls, everything seemed incredibly quiet and peaceful.

Chen Li huddled in the musty-smelling blanket, his hand gently pressing the willow-leaf dart at his waist, intently listening to any slight movement outside, without the slightest hint of sleepiness.

This was his first night in this strange and mysterious world.

Depression, helplessness, confusion, loneliness, fear!
The negative emotions that hadn't lingered during the day erupted like a volcano in the quiet night, completely out of control.

Unable to fall asleep and instead having endless wild thoughts, he simply got out of bed.

He snapped his fingers, and the next moment a red flame shot up from his finger with a "poof."

Chen Li couldn't help but smile slightly, but it lasted less than a second before his heart turned heavy again.

This trick doesn't even qualify as magic; it's just a simple application of spiritual power. Anyone at the first level of Qi Refining can use it freely with a little thought. As for the others, I haven't recalled them yet; perhaps I need some stimulation.

Chen Li sighed deeply, went to the original owner's special talisman-making room, and lit an oil lamp.

Then he scooped a basin of water from the kitchen water tank, intending to wash his face and refresh himself.

The unfamiliar face reflected in the water startled him slightly.

This is a middle-aged face, with thick eyebrows and big eyes. It has an honest and simple look, but also a touch of worldly shrewdness. He was probably quite handsome when he was young, but now he is obviously an old man.

This was the first time he had ever looked at this unfamiliar version of himself.

There's a strange sense of dread, as if someone else is watching you.

Chen Li couldn't help but avoid looking at him.

"crash"

The calm water surface was broken.

Chen Li quickly washed his face, suppressed his suddenly racing heartbeat, took out the pile of books, and began to read by lamplight.

These scrolls are all handwritten copies, with messy handwriting, yellowed and rough paper, and worn edges. It is clear that the original owner treasured these scrolls very much and often read them.

There are five books in total.

Five Common Techniques Used by Qi Cultivators

Methods for making eight types of talismans

Identifying Elixirs

The Talisman-Making Experience of an Inner Disciple of the Longevity Sect

The Art of Feigning Death to Escape

When he saw the last book, Chen Li's heart skipped a beat. "Survival in this world is tough. I never needed to study these things in my past life," he sighed, a sigh he had let out countless times today.

"Let's look at 'The Methods of Making Eight Types of Talismans' first."

"At the very least, you need a means of making a living to survive in this world. As for the rest, you can only take it one step at a time."

Chen Li picked up the book, concentrated for a moment, and began to read.

The book records eight types of talismans: Cleansing Talisman, Silence Talisman, Guiding Talisman, Evil-Repelling Talisman, Arrow-Avoiding Talisman, Lightness Talisman, Demon-Exorcising Talisman, and Protection Talisman. With the original owner's fragmented memories and that inexplicable sense of déjà vu, he read it smoothly.

It's easy to understand at a glance.

His spirits lifted immediately.

"However, the original owner probably could only make the first four of these eight talismans. The latter four are completely beyond the capabilities of someone at the third level of Qi Refining." He thought to himself.

Within minutes, he had memorized all the key points of making the cleansing talisman.

Chen Li felt a little itchy and couldn't resist trying it out.

Chen Li took out a piece of yellowed talisman paper from a ream. This kind of paper was much tougher than ordinary paper and was the carrier for some low-level talismans.

Slightly more advanced items require specially treated animal hides to contain spiritual energy.

For example, a talisman for warding off evil spirits.

A qualified animal hide that can be used for drawing talismans must be processed to be as thin as a cicada's wing, with a smooth surface and no obvious wrinkles.

Undoubtedly, this is another skill that must be mastered in talisman making.

……

Drawing talismans is a meticulous and rather complicated task, with many preliminary rituals alone.

Cultivate the mind.

Calm down.

There are also incantations for praying for blessings from heaven and earth.

Each item has its own elaborate rituals.

The former two bring peace of mind, while the latter largely relies on luck and mysterious forces.

Chen Li, who was trying to make talismans for the first time, showed no resistance whatsoever. He followed the steps meticulously, completing each ritual with utmost care, and even repeated it three times.

Perhaps it was psychological, but after all the rituals were over...

He felt a sense of peace within him, as if all negative emotions had been dispelled.

"Now is the time."

He took a deep breath, opened a bottle of spirit beast blood, and dipped it into his talisman-making brush.

The first talisman-making officially begins.

He held his breath, his eyes focused and serious. At the same time, a gentle, water-like spiritual energy flowed from his palm through the tip of the pen, evenly and steadily. The blood-stained brushstrokes moved like dragons and snakes on the talisman paper, flowing smoothly and effortlessly.

In fact, before putting pen to paper, Chen Li was somewhat cautious and deliberately controlled his body, which was stiff and unnatural. But once he put pen to paper, somehow he just followed his instincts.

The same movements seemed to have been performed countless times by this body, becoming instinctive, and everything was natural, as if divinely inspired.

The talisman was almost finished.

He couldn't help but feel a slight sense of relief.

"puff!"

A flame rose up, and the talisman spontaneously combusted without fire.

Chen Li was so startled that he leaned back slightly.

Fortunately, he quickly realized what was happening and hurriedly grabbed a tattered rag from the side to extinguish the flames.

"Too impatient, just a little short." Chen Li threw the rag aside, suppressing his excitement.

After walking around in place a few times and calming down completely, he started his second attempt.

This time, however, nothing unexpected happened.

As Chen Li watched the light of the cleansing talisman fade away, before he could even feel joy, the light in front of him suddenly twisted a few times, and a screen appeared the next moment.

Name: Chen Li

Life expectancy: 40/98 years

[Realm Level: Qi Refining Level 3: 31/100]

[Technique: Longevity Technique Proficiency: 23/200]

【Skill:
Charm Making: Cleansing Charm Beginner: 1/100

[Supernatural power: none]

Chen Li stared blankly for a while, and seeing that there was nothing else unusual, his stiff body gradually came back to life.

He suddenly realized that he wasn't the only one who had traveled to this world alone.

"This...this is clearly a game panel."

Thinking back to the game he was playing before he transmigrated, a game that was supposedly free of monster-hunting and leveling up but extremely grindy, Chen Li felt like slapping himself a few times.

"Games are really harmful."

(End of this chapter)