Starting with a daily divination to build an immortal clan

Chapter 125 Talismans and Spells

He thought he was hallucinating, but after carefully pinching the crystal-clear grain of rice in his palm and feeling it closely, he discovered that there was indeed a trace of almost imperceptible spiritual energy inside!

"how?"

Is there something wrong with this millet?

Seeing his serious expression, Zhao Shuan quickly asked.

Shen Yuan didn't speak. He bent down, grabbed a handful of soil, and carefully felt it, but a hint of disappointment showed in his eyes.

There is no spiritual energy in this soil.

He took a few more steps forward, randomly selected a rice stalk, plucked it off, and pinched out the rice grains to examine them.

That faint fluctuation of spiritual energy appeared again!

"Go ahead and take a look."

The two brothers walked along the ridges of the fields. After nearly an hour of screening, Shen Yuan was able to confirm that the rice growing in the approximately fifty acres of farmland in front of him all contained spiritual energy fluctuations.

"Brother Shuan, the millet harvested from these hundred acres of land this year must be stored separately. No one is allowed to touch it without my permission."

"In addition, after the millet harvest, do not plant any crops on these hundred acres of land for the time being."

Seeing his serious expression, Zhao Shuan didn't dare to ask any more questions. He immediately summoned two trusted villagers and asked them to mark the rice paddy that Shen Yuan mentioned with a special flag and to send someone to guard it.

From harvesting to warehousing, the entire process must be closely monitored.

Although the two did not understand what was so special about this hundred-acre rice field, they did not say anything more when they saw that it was Shen Yuan's order.

After returning home from the fields, Shen Yuan summoned Shen Wenxing.

"Boss, look at this rice."

He handed the rice over.

Shen Wenxing took it curiously and glanced at it: "Father, this millet is so beautiful, like it was carved from jade."

"Try to feel it carefully," Shen Yuan said.

Shen Wenxing immediately focused his mind and carefully sensed it. After a moment, he exclaimed in surprise, "It's... a fluctuation of spiritual energy!?"

Shen Yuan nodded.

“Your father just went to the fields with your Uncle Zhao.”

"It seems that the spiritual energy will fully recover soon."

"Where are those spirit rice seeds that I asked you to prepare before?"

"The backyard wing," Shen Wenxing said. "Is Father preparing to start planting spirit rice?"

Shen Yuan nodded.

The ordinary rice growing in those hundred acres of paddy fields actually contained a faint spiritual energy, which was enough to prove that they were suitable for planting spiritual seeds.

According to the cultivation manual for spirit seeds left behind by Qiyun Valley, spirit rice generally matures once every three years after it is planted.

Now is the time to give it a try.

"You keep a close eye on this matter and discuss it with your Uncle Zhao. Let's plant some to try it out first."

"And store all the rice harvested this year that contains spiritual energy."

Shen Wenxing nodded and noted these things down.

In late autumn and early winter, a heavy snow fell, turning the area around Blackwater Pool into a silver-white wonderland.

That day, Zhao Shuan and a burly villager hurriedly arrived at Shen Family Manor.

"Ah Yuan, Uncle Fu is gone."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan felt a little sad: "When did this happen?"

"Erniu found it this morning when he went up the mountain to patrol."

"At that time, Uncle Fu was still alive. The old man asked Erniu to pass on a message for him."

Shen Yuan looked at Li Erniu.

Li Erniu cupped his hands and said, "Uncle Fu said he is very grateful for the care that the employer has given him over the years."

A hint of sadness flashed in Shen Yuan's eyes, then he said calmly, "Is the coffin and everything else prepared?"

Zhao Shuan nodded: "After you mentioned it last time, I had someone prepare it."

"Ah Yuan, do you... want to go take a look?"

Shen Yuan shook his head slightly and waved his hand, saying, "Find a few people to bury him. The roads are slippery in the snow, so be careful."

After the two left, Shen Yuan stood quietly at the door for a long time until a carriage slowly drove up from the foot of the mountain.

The carriage stopped not far from the manor, and a figure wearing a pale yellow dress and a white mink vest walked slowly towards it.

Shen Yuan cupped his hands in greeting: "Fairy Pei."

Pei Yuwan returned the greeting with a cupped hand and a smile, saying, "Uncle Shen, I've come to see Junior Brother Wen'an."

Shen Yuan nodded, reached out and led him to the side room, and then sent someone to fetch Shen Wen'an.

Inside the room, Pei Yuwan glanced at Shen Wen'an, then with a flash of light in her hand, she took out an exquisite wooden box, a jade slip, two porcelain bottles, and a cloth bag.

"These are two thousand Body Tempering Pills."

"This is a cultivation method bestowed upon us by Qiyun Valley."

She placed the jade slip on the wooden box and then pushed the heavy wooden box in front of Shen Wen'an.

Shen Wen'an bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, Senior Sister."

Pei Yuwan seemed very happy to receive his address as "senior sister".

"These are Qi-Nourishing Pills and Spirit Crystals that my father asked me to bring to you."

After delivering the items from Qiyun Valley, Pei Yuwan handed over two bottles of Qi-Nourishing Pills and spirit crystals from the cloth bag.

In the past, the disciples of Qiyun Valley were given spirit crystal fragments as provisions, but Pei Zhao gave him two spirit crystals directly this time.

"Father keeps talking about you."

"Take some time to go back and see him."

Pei Yuwan said with a resentful look.

She simply couldn't understand why her stubborn and aloof father would care so much about such a rebellious disciple.

Shen Wen'an's expression shifted slightly, and he nodded.

Upon seeing this, Pei Yuwan sighed, then looked at Shen Yuan and said, "Uncle Shen, regarding the matter of Yashan Academy... the sect leader asked Yuwan to apologize to the Shen family."

"The sect has now punished the Yai Shan Academy."

She took out a wooden box from her storage bag again and pushed it in front of Shen Yuan, saying, "This is compensation from the Cliff Mountain Academy, ten spirit crystals."

Shen Yuan glanced at the wooden box, smiled faintly, and cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you for your trouble, Fairy Pei."

A hint of embarrassment flashed in Pei Yuwan's eyes.

These ten spirit crystals were actually taken out of Li Heshan's own pocket.

He concealed the fact that the Yashan Academy had attacked the Shen family, so the Yashan Academy's head, Yao Lin, naturally couldn't offer any compensation. She even secretly complained that Li Heshan hadn't taken good care of her Yashan Academy's disciples, causing the academy to suffer heavy losses.

Perhaps feeling guilty, Pei Yuwan did not linger. She simply said, "When Steward Shen is not busy, have him go to the Ascension Pavilion," and then left the Shen family.

In the evening, after Shen Wenxing returned, Shen Yuan told him about Pei Yuwan's visit.

Hearing that Qiyun Valley only rewarded him with a cultivation method and compensated him with ten spirit crystals, Shen Wenxing shook his head slightly.

"Compared to Luoxia Mountain, Qiyun Valley is still too stingy."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan couldn't help but laugh and scold, "Don't be so greedy."

Shen Wenxing nodded and smiled, "It's not that I'm greedy. I'm grateful for the rewards from Qiyun Valley. It's just that there's something to compare now."

"Wen'an is still a disciple of Qiyun Valley, but our family has no connection with Luoxia Mountain."

"Only when compared in this way can the difference be seen."

Shen Yuan shook his head: "Alright, let's not talk about Qiyun Valley anymore. We must remember the kindness of Wen'an's master."

Shen Wenxing nodded solemnly: "The same goes for Immortal Li and Immortal Pei."

Three days after Pei Yuwan left, Wei Qiuling also came to the Shen family.

Shen Yuan and Shen Wenxing received her together.

"Patriarch Shen, Young Master Shen."

After exchanging pleasantries, Wei Qiuling smiled and took out two jade slips and two wooden boxes, one large and one small.

“These are some talismanic techniques.” She picked up one of the jade slips and introduced it, “Talismanic techniques are one of the most commonly used methods among the many techniques of immortal cultivators.”

“Cultivators who master talisman techniques can not only refine various five-element talismans and thunder talismans, but also integrate their own attack methods into the talismans so that younger generations can carry them for self-defense.”

"High-level talismans require top-quality spirit paper, spirit ink, and spirit brushes, as well as skilled drawing techniques. This jade slip contains some simple talisman techniques that I have collected. With a little practice, one should be able to draw them."

As Wei Qiuling spoke, she opened the small wooden box, revealing a stack of talisman papers, a jade talisman brush, and a piece of spirit ink.

"Here are one hundred basic spirit talisman papers. Let me know if you run out."

Upon hearing this, both Shen Yuan and Shen Wenxing showed joy on their faces.

Especially Shen Yuan.

He had personally witnessed the wonders of talismans.

When Shen Wen'an was being chased by disciples of Hundred Beasts Mountain, he easily killed them using the talisman given to him by Pei Zhao.

After embarking on the path of cultivation, the Shen family did indeed lack in the methods of immortal cultivation.

Just like himself, even though he had reached the fourth level of Qi Refining, when he faced an enemy, he was still just like any other martial artist, carrying a sword and going up to slash.

After putting down the talisman jade slip, Wei Qiuling picked up another jade slip and said, "This contains some Five Elements techniques that I have compiled, and a minor secret technique called 'True Spirit Oath'."

"This secret technique can prevent others from passing on some core techniques, cultivation methods and other secrets, which will be of great use to the Shen family."

Handing over the two jade slips and the wooden box containing the talisman paper and pen, Wei Qiuling said with a faint smile, "These are just basic techniques for immortal cultivators; they're not very valuable."

"Qiu Ling just felt that the Shen family might need these, so she collected some and copied them into the jade slip."

"I hope that Brother Shen and Patriarch Shen will not find this objectionable."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing waved his hands repeatedly: "Fairy Wei is joking. These are exactly what the Shen family needs most. Fairy Wei has thought things through. The Shen family is grateful enough and would never complain."

Wei Qiuling smiled: "If the Shen family needs it, then that's fine."

As she spoke, she opened the wooden box in front of her, revealing the exquisite clothes inside.

"This item is called the Rainbow Robe, and it is unique to my Luoxia Mountain."

"After the Rainbow Robe is refined, it can protect against heat and cold, defend against attacks, and is difficult to harm if one is of the same cultivation level."

"Qiu Ling requested two items from the sect, one for men and one for women."

"This is the Rainbow Robe?" Shen Wenxing looked at the gorgeous clothes in the wooden box and couldn't help but ask in surprise.

Seeing his reaction, Wei Qiuling asked curiously, "Brother Shen, have you heard of the Rainbow Robe?"

Shen Wenxing was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled dryly, "I've heard Fairy Pei mention it."

Wei Qiuling seemed to understand something and didn't press the matter further.

"The goods have been delivered, but there's one more thing I need your help with, Brother Shen."

"Is Fairy Wei referring to the investigation into the murderer?"

Wei Qiuling nodded: "It's time to put an end to that thief's actions after letting him roam free for so long."

Shen Wenxing nodded, then turned to Shen Yuan and said, "Father, I'm afraid I'll have to go with Fairy Wei for the next few days to deal with some matters at home..."

Shen Yuan smiled slightly and said, "Go ahead, it's winter now, and there's nothing much going on at home."

After exchanging pleasantries for a while, Wei Qiuling stood up, bowed, and left the Shen family with Shen Wenxing.

On the official road, the two rode side by side. Shen Wenxing spoke up, "Shouldn't we inform Immortal Li and Immortal Pei of Qiyun Valley about this?"

After leaving the Shen family, Wei Qiuling actually asked Shen Wenxing to take him to the Xu family in Chunshui Town.

"No need," Wei Qiuling said with a faint smile. "Before coming here, I went to see Senior Brother Heshan."

"Senior Brother Heshan said that Yangnao Land is recovering, and Qiyun Valley needs to make proper plans. We should wait a while before investigating the murderer."

"Qiu Ling dislikes procrastination, and this matter occurred under the jurisdiction of Luoxia Mountain. If there cannot be an explanation, how can we talk about planning in Yunzhong?"

Shen Wenxing looked thoughtful, feeling that something was amiss.

The massacre of the entire Xu family occurred in Yunzhong, but some members of the Xu family who were wiped out were disciples of Qiyun Valley.

Why isn't Qiyun Valley in a hurry at all?
"May I ask, Fairy Wei, what methods do you intend to use for the investigation?"

Suppressing his doubts, Shen Wenxing spoke.

Although he had a brief encounter with the murderer that day, he had absolutely no clue whatsoever and had no idea how he could be of any help.

Wei Qiuling smiled and said, "There is a technique called 'Shadow Light Reflecting Shadows' in Luoxia Mountain. It has a certain chance of reflecting past events by using certain key objects."

"Let's try the Xu family first. If we can't use 'Radiant Shadow' there, then we'll have to go to the Huang family."

“Brother Shen, you fought with that Immortal Sect disciple at the Huang family back then. With your memory and the residual spiritual energy at the scene, it should be easier to find some clues.”

Shen Wenxing suddenly realized, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

The methods of immortals are truly miraculous.

The two rode fast horses and arrived at Chunshui Town at noon.

After the Xu family was wiped out, Anyang City immediately sent people to seal off the area upon receiving the news.

Upon arriving at the Xu family mansion, Wei Qiuling looked around and tried using the "Radiant Shadow" secret technique several times, but it seemed she hadn't obtained any clues.

"The Xu family members are too weak. I suspect that the immortal sect disciple didn't even make a move at the time, and no spiritual energy was left behind at the scene."

Wei Qiuling said with some disappointment, "Brother Shen, I'll have to trouble you to come with me to the Huang family."

Shen Wenxing cupped his hands in greeting: "It's no trouble at all. We'll set off now and should be able to arrive before dark."

After leaving the Xu family, the two hurried towards the Huang family.

(End of this chapter)