Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

afternoon.

The sun was scorching, and one of the rooms in the cave was extremely hot, making people feel uncomfortable.

"Master, it's so hot in here, why don't we go outside?" Su Mo asked in confusion while wiping the sweat from his forehead.

True Lord Xueyue sat there steadily, his eyes focused, concentrating on drawing some incomprehensible symbols on a piece of yellow paper.

Su Mo was surprised to see this. Usually, True Lord Xue Yue looked out of place, but unexpectedly, he was so attentive, careful, and meticulous about the matter of talismans.

But this painting is really slow.

It's been almost half an hour, and Master Lishui has only drawn less than ten talismans. If this were a real battle, he would have been killed by the opponent long ago, Su Mo thought to himself.

A moment later, True Lord Xueyue handed a drawn talisman to Su Mo: "Here, try this one."

Although Su Mo looked displeased, he did not refuse. He took the talisman, pinched his fingers together, and threw it forward. The talisman immediately turned into a huge fireball and flew towards the stone wall. When the fireball came into contact with the stone wall, it exploded and a lot of sparks fell to the ground, then slowly dissipated, leaving a lot of burn marks on the stone wall.

As the flames dissipated, the temperature in the room seemed to rise a few degrees. Su Mo felt this change and couldn't help but sigh softly. Then he raised the question that had been in his mind for a long time.

"Master Zhen, you can obviously draw it quickly, why are you drawing so slowly?"

True Lord Xie Yue's tone was as calm as water: "So do you think it's okay to draw quickly?"

"Of course," Su Mo replied eagerly, "We can take our time when we're unfamiliar with the technique, but now that we've mastered it, wasting time here is a waste of time. If it were a real duel, we'd probably be defeated and killed by the enemy before the talisman is even finished."

True Lord Xueyue shook his head in disapproval, "When it comes to talismans, you can't be impatient. If you're not careful, the entire talisman will fail and become just a piece of waste paper."

"Let me ask you, what kind of talisman did I draw just now?"

Su Mo said unconcernedly, "It's a painting of a talisman about a fireball or something like that."

True Lord Xueyue smiled faintly and continued, "So, how many techniques did I use during the drawing process? Which one is the fastest and most effective? What are the functions of the talismans drawn using these techniques? What are the differences between them? Do you know all of this?"

Su Mo was speechless for a moment. Just now, he was only concerned about the temperature in the room and the speed of drawing the talisman, and he really didn't pay too much attention to these things.

Seeing this, True Lord Xueyue chuckled softly, a hint of helplessness in his voice. "Since you were observing me while I was drawing the talisman, I deliberately slowed down my pace, hoping you could gain some insights. But you were so absent-minded. This is not the right attitude for learning."

Su Mo suddenly felt ashamed. He just wanted to learn things like talismans, so why bother with so many things.

True Lord Xie Yue continued patiently, "Don't mistakenly believe that speed is the sole criterion for measuring the quality of a talisman. When drawing a talisman, the weight of the brushstrokes, the infusion of vital energy, and the artist's own cultivation all have a decisive influence on the talisman's formation and effectiveness. A mistake in any one step could lead to the failure of the entire talisman."

"understand?"

"Okay, I understand." Su Mo nodded seriously.

Seeing this, True Lord Xueyue nodded slightly and said, "If that's the case, then draw a picture for me."

After a long time, Su Mo drew the first talisman of his own.

True Lord Xueyue examined Su Mo's work and nodded slightly in approval: "Well, for a beginner, your painting is quite good."

When Su Mo heard the comment from True Lord Xue Yue, he felt a surge of joy in his heart: "So, I succeeded."

True Lord Xueyue didn't answer directly, but smiled mysteriously: "Why don't you try it yourself and know?"

Upon hearing this, Su Mo immediately stood up excitedly, picked up the talisman he had drawn, faced the stone wall, and began to try to activate it. However, despite his efforts to activate it according to the formula, the talisman did not respond at all, which made Su Mo feel a little confused. So he concentrated again and tried to activate the power of the talisman.

"what!"

Suddenly, Su Mo screamed in surprise because the talisman in his hand spontaneously combusted, and the flames quickly spread along his wrist. Su Mo was startled by this sudden change and quickly swung his arm to put it out.

True Lord Xueyue witnessed Su Mo's embarrassment, but just smiled slightly: "How do you feel?"

"It's hot!" Su Mo looked resentful.

True Lord Xie Yue nodded slightly and continued, "Do you know where the problem lies?"

Su Mo shook his head, expressing his confusion.

True Lord Xie Yue sighed, "The problem is that you didn't concentrate fully when drawing the talisman, and the energy you injected into it wasn't sufficient. This resulted in the talisman not responding at all when you tried to activate it."

"Is the infusion of vitality and spirit so important? Isn't it enough to just have this thing?"

True Lord Xueyue patiently explained, "Of course it's very important. In fact, the essence, energy, and spirit we're talking about in this context should refer to immortal power. Logically, without immortal power, you wouldn't be able to master the art of talismans. But the four strands of immortal energy within you play a crucial role. They transform your spiritual strength into immortal power, allowing you to learn and apply talisman techniques. The amount of immortal energy you infuse determines whether the entire talisman can be used. Do you think it's important?"

Huh? There's actually such an inside story?

Su Mo thought for a moment and continued, "If that's the case, then why did it catch fire later when I urged it?"

True Lord Xie Yue explained, "That's because, although your painting was somewhat imperfect, you did inject a fair amount of immortal energy into it. With your repeated stimulations, it naturally responded. However, because the amount was insufficient, at best, it spontaneously combusted."

Su Mo nodded thoughtfully: "What if I inject too much?"

"The amount of energy you inject depends on the quality of the material you use to draw the talisman. For example, the talisman paper just now had a low-level fireball talisman drawn on it. But if you use a mid-level fireball spell instead, it won't be able to withstand the power and will be forced to destroy. Just like this..." With this, True Lord Xueyue casually summoned a new piece of talisman paper and began to draw a complex talisman on it. However, halfway through, the talisman paper suddenly began to tremble, as if sensing some unbearable force. Then, with a slight tearing sound, the talisman paper turned into a wisp of ash before the two men, dissipating into the air.

Looking at the dissipating talisman paper, Su Mo's face was filled with worry: "Is this kind of talisman paper difficult to make?"

True Lord Xie Yue replied casually, "It's not too difficult. Why do you ask this suddenly?"

Su Mo was a little embarrassed: "I was just thinking what if I broke it during practice?"

After hearing this, True Lord Xueyue seemed to realize a problem and said, "Your words remind me that I can't always rely on me to prepare materials for you when I teach you the art of talismans. How about this? I'll give you some books on talismans. You can refer to the knowledge in them and try to make them yourself."

Upon hearing this, Su Mo wanted to slap himself twice.

Why are you asking this when there is nothing to do? Look, there are more things to do.

True Lord Xueyue seemed to see through Su Mo's thoughts and comforted him, "Don't worry. Making talisman paper requires certain skills, but through continuous learning and practice, you will soon master it. Remember, failure is the mother of success. Every attempt is a step forward."

Su Mo nodded: "Yes, Master, I will study hard and live up to your expectations."

True Lord Xueyue smiled and took out a few ancient books from his sleeve and handed them to Su Mo: "These books contain the basic knowledge of talisman paper making and some advanced techniques. You should start with the basics and progress step by step."

Su Mo took the book and saw that the pages were yellowed, obviously very old, but the words on it were still clearly visible, revealing an ancient and mysterious atmosphere.

He couldn't wait to flip through the book, and the first thing that caught his eye was the process of making talisman paper. Su Mo only glanced at it briefly and continued to flip through the pages until his eyes were caught by a special talisman description, and his eyes suddenly lit up.

True Lord Xueyue ignored Su Mo's excitement and continued, "Making talisman paper involves multiple steps, including material selection, cutting, purification, and painting. Each step is crucial. When selecting the material, choose paper that is tough and non-flammable. Cut it evenly to ensure the integrity of the talisman paper. Purification removes impurities from the paper, making it more suitable for carrying spiritual power. As for painting, you infuse your essence into the talisman paper, giving it life."

Su Mo listened to Master Xueyue's explanation and nodded in agreement from time to time. At the same time, his eyes were fixed on the details of the talisman making, and he observed and studied carefully.

Su Mo's indecision ultimately left True Lord Xue Yue feeling helpless. He glanced at what Su Mo was reading and said calmly, "Don't look at them. These are all second-level talismans, and the craftsmanship of the talisman paper is more complicated than that of the first-level ones. If you don't have a solid foundation for the first-level, the second-level ones you create will only be superficial."

Hearing this, Su Mo chuckled: "Only when you have a goal can you move forward."