Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

"I suppose you are Master Xin, the talisman maker of the You family of Luochuan. I have long admired your name. It is an honor to meet you."

Lin Changsheng smiled as he sized up the elegant female cultivator in front of him.

When I first entered the world of cultivation, he was already a famous talisman master and should be much older than me.

However, on the surface, Xin Fushi wore only light makeup, and her skin was as white as snow, without a trace of age.

Most likely, it's a cultivation technique, similar to their own "Eternal Youth Technique," which has a youth-preserving effect; or they may have consumed some spiritual items with youth-preserving properties.

There are many spiritual items in the cultivation world that can slow down the aging process, although most of them are very expensive.

However, given the other party's status, obtaining some youth-preserving items shouldn't be too difficult.

Xin Zhiqing, a talisman master from the You family of Luochuan, is as famous as her master, Wu, a talisman master.

He was quite famous among the independent cultivators near his family.

A first-tier superior talisman master not only possesses a large number of conventional talisman techniques, but also has the ability to create many special talismans.

The most famous of these is the "Qi-restoring talisman" from the You family of Luochuan, which was made by the "Talisman Master Xin" in front of us.

'Returning Qi Talisman': Normally, it is nourished by one's own mana, and a portion of the mana can be stored in it. When needed, it can be activated to replenish one's own consumption.

Both this 'Qi-restoring talisman' and the He family's 'Rejuvenation talisman' are auxiliary in nature, and if used properly, they can have unexpected effects.

There is no similar talisman in the talisman-making tradition of 'Tian Du Zhenren'.

While pondering this in his heart, the talisman master also observed Lin Changsheng with some curiosity.

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After a brief conversation, the two went into the house inside the courtyard.

"I never expected that someone with Wu Fushi's personality would be able to train a disciple like Lin Fushi."

Xin Zhiqing looked at the composed and elegant Lin Changsheng and couldn't help but sigh.

Judging from his appearance, Wu Fushi was short and thin, unkempt, always sporting a mustache, and shrewd and stingy.

Lin Changsheng, dressed in white, looked to be no more than twenty years old, with an extraordinary air about him, and did not look like a master and disciple at all.

"Master Xin is joking. I am just a rogue cultivator. If it weren't for my master's care back then, I wouldn't be where I am today."

Lin Changsheng smiled politely but didn't reply.

"Rumor has it that when Master Lin learned how to make talismans, your master was furious. After that, every time he made a talisman, he would set up an isolation array outside the room that he had bought at great expense, strictly forbidding his apprentices from getting close."

Xin Zhi smiled and said, as if she had remembered something interesting.

“Master has his reasons for doing this, and it is not appropriate for me, as his disciple, to make any judgments. Master Xin Fu, let’s get down to business as soon as possible.”

Lin Changsheng remained calm and said indifferently.

"It seems your master really has taken on a good disciple."

After a brief encounter, Xin Zhiqing seemed to have figured out Lin Changsheng's personality, so she stopped joking around.

She took out a newly made jade slip and handed it over generously.

Seeing that the other party was so direct, Lin Changsheng also took out a jade slip that he had prepared in advance, which contained the method of making the 'Rejuvenation Talisman', and exchanged it with the other party.

Then, without prior arrangement, both parties examined the jade slip and began to check its contents.

A dozen or so breaths later, Lin Changsheng put away the jade slip, having already mastered the method of making the 'Qi-restoring talisman' from the You family of Luochuan.

The talisman master opposite also put away the jade slip, seemingly quite satisfied with its contents.

The two then exchanged a sample of a finished spell symbol.

They even tried to draw it in front of each other.

First up was Xin Zhiqing, who lightly held a first-grade high-quality talisman brush in her delicate hand, and after a brief pause, began to draw a Rejuvenation Talisman.

At first, Xin Zhiqing had a slight smile on her face, appearing elegant and composed.

However, when she was halfway through drawing, she slowed down, her eyebrows furrowed slightly, and her brush became somewhat sluggish, ultimately resulting in failure.

"Master Xin was able to draw the first half on his first attempt. His skill is beyond my reach."

Lin Changsheng praised with a smile.

An expert knows the way.

In less than fifteen minutes of observation, Lin Changsheng had a general idea of ​​Xin Zhiqing's skill level in making paper talismans.

He is a genuine first-tier high-grade talisman master, and he is not yet at this woman's level.

"I am sorry to have made you laugh, Master Lin. Please give me some guidance."

"I wouldn't presume to offer guidance; let's learn from each other."

Lin Changsheng also shared his insights, pointing out the problems that existed when Xin Zhiqing drew the 'Rejuvenation Talisman'.

Before long, the two switched roles, and Lin Changsheng began to draw the You family's 'Qi Recovery Talisman'.

"I've made a fool of myself..."

Lin Changsheng used a mid-grade first-level talisman brush.

First, calm your mind and mentally review the contents of the jade slip.

Only then did he pick up the brush and move it gently across the talisman paper with complete concentration.

Lin Changsheng moved slowly and calmly, as if he had everything under control.

However, when he had only drawn one-third of the drawing, his internal energy became somewhat disordered.

The pen tip trembled slightly, and the drawing failed.

“Master Xin’s ‘Qi-restoring talisman’ is complicated and intricate. It seems that I, Lin, will have difficulty mastering it in a short time.”

Lin Changsheng said with a hint of regret.

Xin Zhiqing paused for a moment, not commenting immediately. With a wave of her hand, she released a gentle magical force to collect the ruined talisman and examined it closely.

"It's a real pity. Although this 'Qi Recovery Talisman' is a mid-grade talisman, its special nature makes it no less difficult to draw than a first-grade high-grade talisman. Lin's talisman master's cultivation level is holding him back."

Looking at the discarded talisman paper in her hand, Xin Zhiqing suddenly asked in a gentle voice, "Can Talisman Master Lin successfully draw a high-grade talisman now?"

"To be honest, Master Xin, I did try to draw high-grade talismans, but I gave up after several failed attempts. After all, the materials for making high-grade talismans are not cheap."

Lin Changsheng was surprised by the question and, after a moment's thought, gave a calm reply.

To everyone's surprise, Xin Zhiqing simply smiled faintly with her dimples upon hearing this, her beautiful eyes holding a profound meaning.

At this moment, Xin Zhiqing took out three more magic talismans from her storage bag.

"These two are a 'Storage Talisman,' a 'Spirit Illusion Talisman,' and a 'Wind Control Talisman.' Although they are not as precious as the Qi Recovery Talisman, they are still quite practical and are not among the ordinary Five Elements Talismans. I wonder if Talisman Master Lin is interested?"

Xin Zhiqing's eyes flickered slightly, her voice melodious and gentle, seemingly with an alluring quality.

"Master Xin, what... what does this mean?"

Lin Changsheng glanced at the talisman but did not reach out to take it. He simply asked indifferently.

"I heard that the He family recruited Master Lin from Huangling Market by offering him a talisman-making inheritance. Our clan leader is willing to give him three special talismans as a gift and invite Master Lin to visit the You family."

Xin Zhiqing's expression was playful, and her demeanor was calm and elegant.

Judging from the other party's words, it seems that Lin Changsheng was not a loyal and righteous person because he was willing to leave his master and join the He family for a talisman-making inheritance.

Therefore, they offered him three special magical talismans as a condition for leaving the He family.

Unfortunately, Lin Changsheng had already mastered the methods for drawing these three types of talismans.

"I am grateful for your high regard, but I am doing quite well in the He family and have no intention of leaving. Besides, it seems that Master Xin was not sincerely inviting me."

Lin Changsheng remained unmoved.

"It seems that Master Lin has refused. That's fine. Anyway, I have already delivered the message and have fulfilled the clan leader's request."

Xin Zhiqing brushed a strand of hair aside, smiled faintly, and remained noncommittal.