Under One Person: Please Call Me Golden Flash

Chapter 48 Accepting Fate
"Golden Escape Flowing Light?"

Li Fu was startled at first, and then couldn't help but look at Zhao Zhen with some surprise.

"Isn't this Golden Shield Flowing Light your unique secret technique, Benefactor Zhao? You're just showing me this Earth-Piercing Golden Light Talisman like this. Aren't you worried that I'll steal it?"

Zhao Zhen smiled slightly and replied calmly, "Since I dared to bring this talisman to Master Li, it means I trust Master Li's character."

Besides, you are, after all, a highly accomplished disciple of the Celestial Master's Mansion; surely you wouldn't look down on my unorthodox methods, would you?"

Of course, these were all empty platitudes. The real reason was that Zhao Zhen wasn't worried at all about Li Fu secretly learning the Golden Light Talisman.

In other words, even if Li Fu learned how to draw the Golden Light Talisman, it would be of no use at all.

Not to mention how difficult it is to cultivate the Golden Escape Flowing Light technique, my old man has been cultivating this technique for most of his life.

Not to mention that in addition to the Golden Escape Flowing Light Talisman, the execution of the Golden Escape Flowing Light also requires the use of unique Qi circulation techniques.

Even if someone took a ready-made talisman from Zhao Zhen, it would be of no use.

This is why Zhao Zhen wasn't worried at all that Li Fu would steal his Earth-Shattering Golden Light Talisman.

"Golden Escape Flowing Light is a profound escape technique of my Taoist school. How can it be considered a heretical or unorthodox method? Benefactor Zhao, there is no need to be too self-deprecating."

Li Fu shook his head and continued, "I am grateful that you, Benefactor Zhao, trust me and have allowed me to witness the long-lost Golden Light Talisman. Rest assured, I will tell you everything I know without reservation."

"Then thank you very much, Master Li." Zhao Zhen clasped his hands in thanks.

"It's alright. May I ask what questions you would like to ask, Benefactor Zhao?"

“Master Li, look, I’ve made a few changes to this Golden Light Talisman to better suit the operation of my Golden Escape Flowing Light, but I still feel that some of the strokes are not quite smooth.”

For example, here, and here... Perhaps my skill in the art of talismans is not high enough, and I cannot find the key problem, which is why I have come specifically to consult Master Li.

"Hmm, let me see..."

Li Fu lowered his head and carefully observed the Golden Light Talisman for a moment, especially after seeing the place where Zhao Zhen pointed out the writing, his brows furrowed slightly.

Zhao Zhen wasn't in a hurry and waited quietly to the side.

He knew that it would take time to understand and learn about a brand new talisman, and it would be abnormal if Li Fu blurted out the answer.

In an instant, the room returned to its usual tranquility.

After a moment, Li Fu slowly raised his head, but his tightly furrowed brows remained furrowed.

“Benefactor Zhao, your feeling is correct. There is indeed a more perfect way to write the strokes in the places you just mentioned.”

But you need to give me some time. I need to study this talisman more carefully, and then I'll give you my suggestions.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you, Master Li."

Zhao Zhen stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Li Fu, and then turned and left the room.

For the next month, Zhao Zhen seemed to truly live the life of a nun.

I get up early in the morning to do morning lessons with the other disciples of the Celestial Master's Mansion. In my spare time, I discuss with Zhang Zhiwei the commonalities between the Golden Light Mantra and the Golden Escape Flowing Light.

Both of them had a much deeper understanding of their own path than their peers, so they each gained something from their exchange. As for Li Fu, after a whole month of seclusion, which scared his fellow disciples into thinking he had gone mad, he finally went to find Zhao Zhen with great joy.

“Benefactor Zhao, that’s right. If we use the brushstroke method I described in these places, the consumption of true qi can be reduced by at least 20%!”

In addition, I also studied your brilliant change of dividing the Vertical Golden Light Rune into short-range and long-range uses.

I discovered that using peach wood when making talismans allows them to be preserved for a long time even when using short-range Metal Release: Stream of Light!

After listening to Li Fu's words, Zhao Zhen quickly took the paper from his hand. It contained Li Fu's ideas about the Vertical Earth Golden Light Talisman.

After only a few quick glances, a look of wild joy flashed in Zhao Zhen's eyes.

If it really is as Li Fu said, then he will never have to worry about wasting the Vertical Golden Light Talisman when using the short-range Golden Escape Flowing Light.

Just like when he fought Jingming before, because he had already used the Golden Escape Flowing Light once in the previous battle, even if Zhao Zhen didn't use it again, that talisman would quickly become a piece of waste paper.

However, after Li Fu's improvements, things were completely different. The remaining short-range Golden Escape Streams could be saved for use in the next battle.

Indeed, professional tasks should be left to professionals!
Although he considered himself to have some talent in the art of talismans, as Zhang Zhiwei had said before, a person's energy is ultimately limited.

No matter how talented you are, if you learn too many spells, the time you can allocate to each spell will inevitably decrease.

Moreover, when it comes to the art of talismans, apart from the Maoshan Shangqing School, what place can compare to the Celestial Master's Mansion, which governs the Zhengyi sect?

"Thank you very much, Master Li. You have been a great help to me this time."

“You’re too kind, Benefactor Zhao. You’ve been so generous in letting me see the long-lost Golden Light Talisman of the Earth, and you’ve also given me the opportunity to study this ancient talisman for so long. If I had to say, I should be thanking you.”

Li Fu waved his hand. Although his eyes were bloodshot, his gaze became even more radiant.

Interest is always the best teacher. It was because of his love for talismans that Li Fu was able to go so far in the path of talismans.

"Master Li, why don't you go and rest for a while?"

"No need. I also have many questions while studying your Golden Light Talisman, so I must go and ask my master for help! I'm off!"

After saying that, without waiting for Zhao Zhen's reply, Li Fu hurriedly ran off.

After Li Fu left, Zhao Zhen couldn't help but smile as he looked at the improved version of the Vertical Golden Light Talisman on the paper.

"Now, this Golden Light Rune of the Earth is becoming more and more perfect..."

Just as Zhao Zhen was secretly pleased, Zhang Zhiwei's voice suddenly rang out from behind him.

"Old Zhao?"

Zhao Zhen turned her head and saw Zhang Zhiwei standing in the distance waving at her.

"What's wrong, Brother Zhiwei?"

Zhao Zhen put away the papers, turned around and slowly approached, only to find that Zhang Zhiwei's expression was not as playful as usual, but rather looked somewhat serious.

"News has come from down the mountain that someone in the Quanxing sect wants to recruit people."

(End of this chapter)