Immortality begins with meditation puppets

Chapter 9 Runes.

Su Qing did not prove to Tang Wanqing whether she was capable or not.

Given his relatively weak physique compared to ordinary early-stage Qi Refining cultivators, it's likely that he wouldn't be able to compete with Tang Wanqing, like a small horse pulling a large cart.

Fortunately, he doesn't have that in mind for the time being.

After receiving Tang Wanqing's permission, they were allowed to enter the spirit house for a short while to study it.

He returned to his room, completely satisfied.

The ability to change size at will is a technique of spatial runes; those who can draw such runes are mostly weapon refiners.

He currently knows absolutely nothing about spatial runes, so he won't be able to earn that money.

"However, during the process of refining the spirit lotus root leg, I felt that my understanding of bionic runes had improved compared to before."

As Su Qing muttered to herself, she activated the system and opened the Puppet Master's sub-panel.

[Bionic Rune: Tier 2, Proficiency: 1/5000]

[Medical Rune: Tier 2, Proficiency: 2826/5000]

[Material Rune: Tier 1, Proficiency: 2448/3000]

[Water Rune: Tier 1, Proficiency: 2253/3000]

[Gold Rune: Tier 1, Proficiency: 2847/3000]

[Fire Rune: Tier 1, Proficiency: 2196/3000]

[Intelligent Rune: Tier 1, Proficiency: 1868/3000]

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"The bionic runes have been upgraded to the second tier? No wonder my mana was a bit weak after I finished inscribing the runes on the lotus root leg."

After looking at her personal panel, Su Qing exclaimed in surprise.

Runes are an essential skill for weapon refiners, puppeteers, and rune makers.

Because the three professions have different needs, the runes they emphasize are also slightly different.

For example, to become a first-tier weapon refiner, one must master first-tier material runes and any three first-tier runes in order to possibly refine the lowest-level magical artifacts.

To become a talisman seller, you must know the most basic exorcism talismans and Five Elements talismans.

For puppeteers, mastering advanced runes such as bionics, immortality, and intelligence is the key factor in measuring their current abilities and future potential.

Su Qing already possessed remarkable talent in biomimetic runes, and after maxing out her proficiency with Wood Spirit Servants and Spider Doctor, her mastery of these runes progressed by leaps and bounds.

"Mastering one second-tier rune makes one a mid-grade first-tier puppeteer; mastering two makes one a high-grade first-tier puppeteer. This status is already equivalent to a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator!"

Su Qing nodded slightly, extremely satisfied with her current progress in the art of puppetry.

Looking outside, he saw Tang Wanqing carrying a silver bow, being led by the villagers, preparing to hunt the monster that had harmed Ge Ling.

In the eyes of a cultivator of Tang Wanqing's strength, a first-order demon beast is simply a mobile treasure trove. Its flesh and blood are extremely valuable, and its bones and cores are spiritual materials that weapon refiners and puppeteers acquire at great expense.

Compared to going on an adventure to hunt on Beast Mountain, which is a hundred miles away.

It's not surprising that Tang Wanqing wanted to earn some extra money after encountering a wild monster that had wandered down the mountain and wandered into the vicinity of the Spirit Field District.

Su Qing had no intention of getting involved.

As someone who is extremely weak in combat, he avoids any battles as much as possible until he has created enough combat puppets.

The main thing is, he doesn't lack that little bit of money!

Tang Wanqing could recognize the immense value of the Spirit Lotus Leg, and so could he.

He had even planned to have Tang Wanqing help him with this kind of business.

This is also why he pretended not to know that Tang Wanqing was trying to seduce him.

Ripe peaches taste quite good, but if he could only look at them and not eat them, he might as well spend money at the Red Sleeve Brothel. There, the staff are all professionals, and their service skills far surpass those of the female cultivators under Tang Wanqing. Su Qing was fortunate enough to have been there once, and the memory still lingers.

After watching Tang Wanqing and the others leave.

Su Qing then clicked on the three newly unlocked puppets from the system.

[Azure Steel Legs: Tier 1 High-Grade Modified Puppet.]

[Function 1: Bionic, capable of replacing some functions of the original legs (does not participate in the circulation of Qi and blood, making it difficult to continue cultivation.)]

[Function Two: Slash, with power equivalent to a full-force strike from a first-tier body refiner, can be activated once per day.]

[Function 3: Silk Spinning. A silk-spinning device is hidden in the knee area, which can be used for various operations such as leaping and binding.]

[Required materials: Blue Steel, Spirit Wood, Spider Silk.]

[Refining Requirements: Material Rune (Tier 2), Bionic Rune (Tier 2)]

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[Iron Wolf Head: Tier 1 High-Grade Modified Puppet.]

[Function 1: Bionics.]

[Function Two: Wolf Head - Can change wolf head shape, greatly amplifying various head attacks such as biting and ramming.]

[Function 3: Headbutt - Allows the user to throw their head to attack opponents. There is no limit to the number of uses per day. The maximum duration of a single headbutt depends on the stored blood and energy. If the blood and energy are depleted and not replenished, the cultivator will die from decapitation.]

[Required materials: Iron Wolf Skull, Spirit Wood, Black Dog Ash.]

[Refining Requirements: Beast Rune (Tier 2), Intelligence Rune (Tier 2)]

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【Dual Hands: Tier 2 Low-Grade Modified Puppet.】

【Function 1: Biomimicry, perfectly replacing all the functions of a cultivator's original hands (limited to Qi Refining cultivators or first-tier body cultivators).】

[Function Two: Weapon Mastery - Quickly adapts to the use of all mortal weapons, slightly enhancing the ability to manipulate magical artifacts.]

【Function 3: Immense Strength】

【Function 4: Micro-management.】

【Function Five: Versatile】

[Required materials: Lotus Root Man (alive), Black Bone Gold, Rain Green Stone...]

[Crafting Requirements: Bionic Rune (Tier 3), Intelligent Rune (Tier 2), Healing Rune (Tier 2)]

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After reading the descriptions of the three types of puppets, Su Qing pondered to himself.

In his view, of the three puppets, only the Steel Leg was suitable for him to develop.

Although he hasn't farmed enough materials and runes to reach Tier 2 yet, his attempt to refine them is almost certain to fail.

But as long as someone can afford the price, just like the previous Baibaoge, and prepare multiple sets of materials for him, regardless of cost, to help him improve his proficiency, there will always be a chance of success.

After all, since the Green Steel Leg has given up the function of continuing cultivation, it does not require the freshness of the cultivator's wounds. At the same time, there is no need for him to come to the door to install it, and customers who need installation can afford to wait.

"In this way, the Spirit Lotus Leg will satisfy those newly injured people who have hope for future cultivation, while the Azure Steel Leg will satisfy those with old injuries who need to enhance their immediate combat power. In the future, I can do any business related to broken legs in this White Cloud Market!"

Compared to Steel Legs, take a look at Iron Wolf Head.

Pure garbage.

Even in the bizarre and fantastical world of cultivation, cultivators willing to undergo head transplants are hard to find.

Without a customer base, there's really no need to develop it.

As for the second-tier puppeteer's dual dexterity, there's no point in watching it if you can't even get the proficiency level up. You can wait until you reach the level of a second-tier puppeteer before watching it.

(End of this chapter)