Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

With Xu Qinghuan's help, Lin Changsheng successfully became Wu Fushi's talisman-making apprentice.

"I am very grateful to Brother Xu for today's favor. I will remember this kindness."

After escorting Xu Qinghuan to the courtyard, Lin Changsheng clasped his hands in thanks.

"Brother Lin, you're too kind. I just hope you can put up with Master Wu's temper. If you can really learn a few talisman-making skills in the future, don't forget your brother."

Knowing that Lin Changsheng was not well-off, Xu Qinghuan offered her sincere wishes without asking for any benefits.

Of course, this may also be related to the reputation of 'Master Wu'.

Over the years, Master Wu has had many apprentices, but I have never heard of anyone who has been able to learn the craft of making talismans.

After seeing Xu Qinghuan off, I returned to the courtyard.

Wu Fushi showed Lin Changsheng around the courtyard.

The courtyard is divided into an inner courtyard and an outer courtyard.

Upon entering the inner courtyard, one can immediately sense a rich gathering of spiritual energy, far surpassing that of other places in the market.

"It seems there's more to this inner courtyard than meets the eye; a simple spirit-gathering array appears to have been set up there."

Lin Changsheng secretly assessed the situation and exclaimed in admiration.

"This house is mine, and I use it to make talismans. That house is also mine, and I use it to rest. No one may enter without my permission."

"The other two houses belong to my neighbors. If you wander around and trigger the surrounding defensive formations, hehe, you'll be in for a lot of trouble."

Master Wu introduced the four rooms in the inner courtyard and gave Lin Changsheng his instructions without any hesitation.

After introducing the inner courtyard, the two, led by Master Wu, arrived at the outer courtyard.

Compared to the tranquility of the inner courtyard, this place appears somewhat cluttered.

On the left side of the courtyard, there was a pile of abandoned bronze furnaces about half a person's height.

Various discarded porcelain bottles and earthenware jars were randomly thrown around, along with a lot of half-burnt charcoal or wood ash.

On the right side, there were many tree bark, wood, vines and other items, and in the corner there were some incomplete animal pelts.

"That house is used to make talisman paper and spirit ink. Young man, don't be too ambitious. If you want to learn how to make talismans, you must first be familiar with the raw materials. Your task from now on will be to make talisman paper materials. I will have Xiao Liang teach you the specific methods."

"Remember, you must produce at least one hundred low-grade talismans and ten mid-grade talismans every month. If you can't meet the requirements, get out of here. I don't keep idle people here."

Wu Fushi stroked his mustache and said without any politeness.

As they were talking, a disheveled young man emerged from a room in the outer courtyard.

The boy's eyes were swollen and he had dark circles under his eyes, looking like he was overworked.

"I have met Master Wu Fu."

Upon seeing Master Wu, the young man mustered his spirits and greeted him.

"We need to deliver the goods to the partner shops in the next couple of days. Are the materials such as talisman paper and spirit ink ready?"

Master Wu nodded slightly and asked in a deep voice.

"Everything is ready, and we can start making talismans at any time."

Although the boy tried to sound energetic, his voice still betrayed his exhaustion, as if he hadn't slept for seven days and seven nights.

"Hmm, not bad. This is the new apprentice, Xiao Lin. You can hand over the talisman making to him from now on, so you can have an easier time."

Upon learning that everything was ready, Master Wu was in a good mood and his tone softened slightly.

"Yes."

Hearing what Master Wu said, the boy visibly breathed a sigh of relief and looked at Lin Changsheng with curiosity for a few moments.

Lin Changsheng responded with a smile.

As expected, this young man should be the Xiao Liang that Master Wu mentioned.

He was about fifteen or sixteen years old, and looked listless, as if he had been exploited by Master Wu.

The young man's magical power was much stronger than Lin Changsheng's, and his cultivation level was at the second level of Qi Condensation.

"Alright, I happen to be making a batch of talismans today. You two can serve me from the side and observe and learn from me."

"Of course, you are only allowed to observe during the observation, and you are not allowed to interrupt me. That's the rule!"

Suddenly, Master Wu had a flash of inspiration and spoke in a tone as if he were granting a favor.

He then proudly placed his hands behind his back and slowly walked into the inner courtyard.

You could faintly hear him muttering, "To be able to observe talisman making on my very first day here, such an opportunity... surely no one will spread rumors about it anymore..."

"Those short-sighted bastards are ruining my reputation. One day, this talisman master will teach you a lesson..."

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On the other side, the boy returned to the outer courtyard house with some excitement, washed his face with a basin of clean water, and perked up a bit.

"Hello Brother Lin, my name is Liang Kang, and I have been an apprentice under Master Wu for six years."

The young man tidied up the things in the room with practiced ease, while introducing himself to Lin Changsheng.

"Six years!"

"Have you learned how to make talismans?"

Lin Changsheng was somewhat surprised that Liang Kang, who didn't seem very old, had actually followed Master Wu for so long.

"No, Master Wu said I don't have enough talent and need to hone my foundation."

Liang Kang showed a hint of disappointment and told the truth.

In their brief encounter, Lin Changsheng discerned that Liang Kang was an honest and simple person.

Master Wu took advantage of this, making him work for him all the time, but never teaching him any talisman-making skills.

Although this person is a talisman master, he is a shrewd strategist.

While he may seem to be generously allowing Lin Changsheng and his companion to observe talisman making today, he is not actually trying to teach them his skills.

Under normal circumstances, Lin Changsheng, as a newcomer to the Qi Condensation stage who had just entered the path of immortality, had no knowledge of talisman making.

Observing the talisman-making process right from the start is at best entertaining, but it serves no practical purpose.

In contrast, although Liang Kang had been an apprentice for six years, he had learned some things about talisman making through observation and experience.

However, the latter had just finished a long period of labor and was in extremely poor mental condition, making him completely unsuitable for learning talisman making.

Lin Changsheng, who had experience in making talismans as the "Heavenly Poison Master," knew that one had to be fully focused and concentrate at all times during the talisman-making process.

The same applies to learning how to make talismans.

As a talisman master who has been practicing for a long time, Wu Fushi must know this.

Sending the two to observe the making of talismans at this time was clearly not a well-intentioned act.

Before long, the two, carrying talisman paper and spirit ink, followed Wu, the talisman maker, into the talisman-making room.

With preparations complete, Wu Fushi dismissed the two men and reached for a small cloth bag hanging at his waist.

After a flash of light, a gleaming talisman pen appeared in his hand.

At the same time, a powerful aura of magic filled the entire room.

The two, Lin Changsheng and his companion, whose cultivation levels were slightly lower, felt a tightness in their chests and a dizzy, unpleasant sensation.

A genuine Qi Condensation Level 8 cultivator!

It must be said that Wu Fushi's character was not very good, but his talisman-making skills were quite good.

Lin Changsheng saw his entire action.

Based on the experience of 'Heavenly Poison Master', Wu's talisman-making skills are somewhat immature, but among first-tier talisman masters, they are quite good.

Liang Kang strained his eyes, staring intently at Wu Fushi's movements, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.

His eyes occasionally revealed a look of confusion or contemplation.

Half a day later, Wu, the talisman master, finished making the talisman and turned to look at the two people behind him.

Lin Changsheng remained calm and showed little reaction.

Liang Kang seemed unsatisfied, with a hint of confusion on his face.

Master Wu looked smug, but didn't say much. He twirled his mustache and put away the talisman he had just completed.

After instructing the two to tidy up the slightly messy table, he left first.