The cat demon defies the heavens and is the emperor’s only beloved disciple!

Afternoon: Laojun Temple

Xu Wan sat upright in front of the desk, tightly holding a golden spirit stone in her hand, with a gentle smile on her face.

This was the top-grade spirit stone Yun Che had specially gifted her at the hour of Mao today. The spiritual energy contained within it was magnificent and pure.

In the world of cultivation, spirit stones play a vital role. They are not only the currency used by cultivators, but also the equivalent of worldly money.

It can be used to purchase a variety of cultivation resources and daily necessities, and is also a valuable resource for monks to improve their cultivation.

Monks can accelerate their cultivation process and break through bottlenecks by absorbing the pure spiritual energy contained in spirit stones.

However, the origin of these precious spiritual stones is extremely mysterious. They grow deep in the hidden spiritual veins and are natural treasures that are born from heaven.

Each spiritual vein contains endless spiritual energy. Only after tens of millions of years of accumulation and sedimentation can these spiritual stones that sparkle with mysterious luster be produced.

The colors of spirit stones are ranked from low to high as follows: white, green, blue, purple, and orange.

The grading of spirit stones not only includes color, but also involves specific quality grades.

For example, spiritual stones in the mortal world are divided into low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, top-grade, king-grade, imperial-grade, emperor-grade, holy-grade, heaven-grade, and divine-grade;

The immortal stones in the immortal world are divided into low-grade, medium-grade, high-grade, top-grade, king-grade, emperor-grade, royal-grade, holy-grade, heaven-grade, and divine-grade.

The divine stones in the divine realm are divided into inferior, ordinary, superior, princely, imperial, sacred, perfect, and heavenly (dominant) levels.

From this we can see that spirit stones are extremely precious.

Yun Che gave this item to her, which not only represented his deep affection, but also meant that he would always protect her and favor her alone.

On the desk, a pile of yellow talisman papers were scattered randomly. That was the homework assigned to her by True Man Jiuyang - to draw ten thousand talismans.

However, Xu Wan just glanced at it indifferently and did not start writing immediately.

After all, this boring talisman drawing practice has lasted for more than two months, and at this moment, she seems to have different thoughts in her mind.

She closed her eyes, looked focused, and began to absorb the pure spiritual energy of the golden spirit stone in order to restore her damaged body.

The endless spiritual power gushed out from the spiritual stone like a trickle of water.

A dazzling golden light instantly emanated from the palm of her hand. It was the abundant spiritual energy surging from the depths of the spirit stone.

Xu Wan was enjoying the wonderful feeling of spiritual power surging in her body with an intoxicated look on her face.

The feeling was wonderful, like being on a light cloud, and the whole person became light.

She couldn't help but murmur to herself, "Master, you really find ways to make me happy. This kind of cultivation is really addictive."

Hearing the sound of footsteps, Xu Wan suddenly opened her eyes and looked straight ahead.

I saw Xuanqing wearing a blue Taoist robe, holding a whisk, walking towards me with big strides, and his steps carried an aura that should not be underestimated.

However, Xu Wan did not stand up to greet him. She just moved slightly, her head still leaning on the chair, and closed her eyes again.

"Jinglian, Master asked me to watch over you while you draw the talisman."

Xuanqing's voice rang out in the hall, with a hint of gentleness and concern.

Hearing this, Xu Wan slowly opened her eyes, turned her gaze towards Xuan Qing, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth, "I didn't draw a single talisman."

Xuan Qing frowned slightly when he heard this, then sat down next to Xu Wan and asked doubtfully, "Haven't you always wanted to learn the Dao of Talismans? Don't you like it anymore?"

Hearing this, Xu Wan sat up straight and turned to look at Xuan Qing, her eyes gleaming with anticipation. "Xuan Qing, please help me finish these ten thousand paintings. I'm not feeling well and can't muster the energy."

Hearing this, Xuan Qing shook his head helplessly and said earnestly, "Jinglian, this is not allowed.

This is Laojun Temple, a holy place for spiritual practice.

Since you have chosen to learn talismans, you need to persevere.

I see you've recovered quite well, so you should do it yourself."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wan's expression instantly turned displeased.

She sighed softly and spread out her palms. In her palms, she saw a spiritual stone gleaming with a faint golden light, like the brightest star in the night sky.

Xuanqing's eyes fell on the spirit stone, and they dimmed instantly.

Because he knew the origin of this spirit stone very well, and only Yun Che would give her such a precious spirit stone.

Xu Wan snorted coldly, with a hint of dissatisfaction and provocation in her tone: "Hmph, Xuanqing, I was thinking that if you could help me draw the talisman, I would lend you this spirit stone for an hour.

This spirit stone was given to me by my master, it is of top quality.

Now, you have no chance."

After saying that, Xu Wan put the spirit stone into his sleeve, took the pen from the pen holder, dipped it in cinnabar, and began to carefully draw the talisman on the yellow paper.

Xuanqing's gaze fell on Xu Wan's hand, which was as white as jade and dancing flexibly on the yellow paper.

He sketched out complex talismans stroke by stroke, and after finishing one, he quickly moved on to the next.

Xuanqing watched quietly, feeling extremely regretful.

"Yeah, now I have absolutely no chance.

If you had chased me persistently when we were still on earth,

Please accept me as your disciple and teach you spells and magic arrays.

I'm not so stubborn as to reject you on the grounds that I can't accept female disciples.

I have no prejudice against you, no sword drawn against you, no bad words spoken against you.

Maybe... the person standing beside you now, the one you love, will be me..."

He shook his head helplessly, took a deep breath, and said softly: "Jinglian, if you are tired, just take a rest.

If you really can't complete the task assigned by Master, I can go and plead with Master on your behalf."

Upon hearing this, Xu Wan paused slightly, finished drawing the talisman in her hand, and gently placed the pen aside.

She turned her head and looked at Xuanqing with a cold gaze, a mocking smile on her lips: "Pleading? Haha...

No need...Xuanqing, I am very disappointed in you."

Xuanqing's right hand was clenched into a fist, and in his palm lay a carefully woven red rope bracelet.

This bracelet is unusual, with a copper coin hanging on it and five small and exquisite bells dotted around it.

These bells are not ordinary things. They only make crisp sounds when something dirty approaches, as if they have spirits.

And that copper coin is the ancestral treasure of Xuanqing's family. He always wears it around his neck. It is said to have the mysterious power to suppress little ghosts.

Xuan Qing knew that Xu Wan was weak now and could easily attract unclean things.

So she went down the mountain to buy red ropes and bells and weaved this bracelet herself.

He placed the bracelet on Xu Wan's desk with a flattering look on his face.

"Jinglian, this is for you."

Xu Wan picked up the bracelet and began to shake it, frowning slightly as she asked curiously, "What is this? Why isn't the bell ringing?"

But this copper coin looks pretty good."

She nodded, a glint of appreciation in her eyes.

Xuan Qing lowered his head and smiled, saying modestly: "It's just a small thing, nothing surprising."

Then he raised his head, his eyes becoming serious and determined: “This bell will only ring when something dirty is near.

You have been feeling weak recently, so I bought this red string bracelet for you."

Hearing this, Xu Wan's lips curled up into a smile, and she teased, "I see, Xuanqing, you really are good at using public funds to buy things. Borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha is your specialty."

As she spoke, she stood up and sat down again, facing Xuanqing. She stretched out her right hand and handed him the red string bracelet: "Xuanqing, put it on me."

Xuan Qing was slightly startled, then smiled and said, "Okay."

He placed the whisk on the table and sat facing Xu Wan.

Taking the red rope bracelet from her hand and touching her cold fingers, Xuanqing's hands began to tremble involuntarily.

He carefully put the bracelet on her, his eyes full of tenderness and care.

Xu Wan couldn't help laughing when she saw him like this: "Hehe...Xuanqing, it seems like you've never touched a girl's hand before?

I will find you a beautiful woman in the future so you can experience what it's like!"

Upon hearing this, Xuanqing looked solemn and waved his hands repeatedly to show his refusal.

Then, he clasped his hands together, said with a serious face: "Jinglian, thank you for your kindness,

I am devoted to the Dao and have no desire to marry!"