Steady Mortal Path: Starting from Obtaining the Golden Core Inheritance

Having completed their tasks by the end of the month, Lin Changsheng and Liang Kang were now quite relaxed.

Wu, the talisman master who occasionally made talismans, no longer intended to let the two of them observe.

Lin Changsheng simply took a few days off and returned to his thatched hut, where he stayed indoors.

For three consecutive days, Lin Changsheng went to bed early and got up early to get plenty of rest.

After ensuring he was full of energy, Lin Changsheng took out the first-tier talisman paper he had prepared in advance, as well as the corresponding spirit ink and talisman brush.

This time, he plans to create a low-level poison-attribute spell mark from the memories of 'Heavenly Poison Master'.

It is also recorded in the "Netherworld Poison Codex" as a 'Bone-Eating Talisman' that a first-tier talisman master can create.

Although this type of spell is of the first rank, it does not have a specific grade classification.

It belongs to the category of special 'high-quality' talismans.

If used properly, even cultivators in the late stage of Qi Condensation might find it troublesome.

Its power is considerable, but the production process is also quite complicated.

Even for experienced first-tier rune masters, it is difficult to make one without a long period of practice.

Take out the 'Concentration Talisman' that you made earlier, infuse it with a little magic power, activate it, and stick it on the back of your head.

A cool sensation gradually filled my mind.

Lin Changsheng took a deep breath, his eyes filled with seriousness.

He lightly dipped the brush in the spiritual ink and skillfully moved it across the talisman paper beneath his hand.

The drawing process is very slow. Not only do you have to pay attention to the precision of the strokes, but you also have to concentrate on circulating your magic power and slowly infusing it into the talisman brush.

At the same time, a faint, cold aura was emanating from within a few feet around him, continuously flowing into the talisman paper in his hand.

Gradually, Lin Changsheng's face turned pale.

A barely perceptible tremor appeared between the talisman brushes, which he tried his best to control.

This is a sign of excessive depletion of the body's magical energy.

Lin Changsheng held a grain of spiritual sand in his other hand and slowly absorbed it to replenish his own energy.

Finally, the last stroke was completed.

A strange and complex pattern was completed on the talisman, and it shone with a dark light.

Successfully drawn the 'Bone-Eating Talisman' for the first time!

Lin Changsheng let out a long sigh of relief.

The whole process took no more than the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.

But he was already soaked in sweat, as if he were completely exhausted.

"Brother Lin, are you alright?"

Xiao'e anxiously carried the prepared steamed spirit rice and fed it to Lin Changsheng with a concerned expression.

"It's alright. I was learning talisman making from Master Wu. It's just that my cultivation level is too low, and I've over-consumed my essence and magic power."

After eating a few bites of spirit rice, Lin Changsheng's complexion improved slightly, and he smiled reassuringly.

"How can such a tiny talisman drain a person's life force?"

"How about we skip learning talisman drawing and learn something else instead, Brother Lin?"

“I see that Xu Qinghuan sells some spiritual items and earns a considerable commission each month.”

Xiao'e's peach blossom eyes were filled with worry as she earnestly tried to persuade her.

After a few more days of rest.

His spirit and magical power have been restored, and even seem to have increased.

Looking at the remaining talisman paper, Lin Changsheng began to make regular spell talismans.

'Frost Talisman', 'Hurricane Talisman', 'Golden Blade Talisman', 'Wooden Vine Talisman', 'Earth Spike Talisman'...

These are all relatively mainstream low-level spells in the cultivation world.

Although they are all first-tier low-grade spells, they don't drain you dry like the 'Bone-Eating Spell'.

However, even with Lin Changsheng's current cultivation level of Qi Condensation Level 1, drawing several more would still be too much for him.

Over the course of a few days, he visibly lost weight.

His magical power was weak, and his spirit was listless.

They looked just like patients who were terminally ill.

However, the result was still pleasing.

In addition to the 'Bone-Eating Talisman', Lin Changsheng created seven first-tier spell talismans.

Two of them reached the level of mid-grade first rank.

They are the 'Golden Blade Talisman' and the 'Wooden Armor Talisman'.

The first-tier mid-grade 'Golden Blade Talisman' is a metal-attribute attack talisman with immense power, almost exceeding the full-force strike of a mid-grade magic weapon.

A first-tier, mid-grade 'Wood Armor Talisman' is a wood-attribute defensive talisman that condenses a layer of pure wood energy around the body to withstand incoming attacks. The duration of the attack depends on the intensity of the attack, and it can withstand a full-force strike from a mid-grade magic weapon.

Lin Changsheng decided to leave behind the 'Bone-Eating Talisman' and two mid-grade spell talismans.

The remaining four low-grade spell talismans will be sold and exchanged for spirit stones when the opportunity arises.

……

at night.

The exertion of making talismans over the past few days left Lin Changsheng physically and mentally exhausted, leaving him with no energy to cultivate any further.

Suddenly, a rustling sound came from the side.

next moment.

Lin Changsheng felt a warm and soft body snuggle into his arms.

The thatched hut was pitch black.

Lin Changsheng, being a cultivator, was not greatly affected.

Xiao'e wore a sheer, thin veil, with bare legs and feet, without shoes or socks.

She exuded a faint, fresh scent of herbs and trees.

Taking a few deep breaths gave Lin Changsheng a feeling of invigoration.

This is a natural oil secreted by a spiritual plant, which can nourish the complexion and is very popular among low-level female cultivators.

"Brother Lin, take me with you, and let's live a good life together from now on."

"In this unfamiliar place, I can only rely on you, Lin-ge'er..."

“If you like cultivation, we can collect spirit sand to buy cultivation techniques and you can still cultivate in the secular world.”

"I don't want you to learn to draw talismans anymore. The way you are now, I'm afraid that if it goes on for too long..."

Xiao'e's voice trembled, sending a shiver down her spine.

As she spoke, some of the thin veil on her body slipped down.

Her delicate features were faintly visible, almost leaping out of her skin.

Looking down, Xiao'e's eyes were alluring and full of affection.

Lin Changsheng took a deep breath and tightly controlled Xiao'e, who was deliberately provoking him in his arms.

"Xiao'e, I have just embarked on the path of immortality, and everything will be focused on cultivation. If I become obsessed with matters of men and women, it will definitely affect my cultivation to some extent."

Lin Changsheng said slowly.

……

The next morning.

"Brother Lin, dinner's ready."

Xiao'e had a clear and refreshing expression and brought out porridge made from spirit rice early in the morning.

A few pieces of vegetables that I grew myself were floating on top.

The air is filled with a pleasant fragrance.

"Xiao'e, I may be away for a few days. If you need anything during this time, please go to Brother Xu's place."

He glanced at Xiao'e; her expression remained unchanged, showing no unusual reaction to yesterday's rejection.

Lin Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief and gave instructions.

"Don't worry, Brother Lin, go and do your thing, don't worry about me."

Xiao'e wore a light red silk dress; she was beautiful and very well-behaved.

Near Huanglingfang Market.

Two days.

Lin Changsheng found several places where cultivators gathered.

He sold the four magic talismans at a low price.

I earned ten spirit stones.

The original price of a first-tier low-grade spell talisman was about three spirit stones.

However, Lin Changsheng made his own talismans, not from the hands of the two famous talisman masters in the market.

Furthermore, selling privately will lower the price.

Each spell talisman is priced at fifty grains of spirit sand, which is equivalent to two and a half spirit stones.

Although the process was low-key, Lin Changsheng did not deliberately conceal his identity.

Firstly, it's just four magic talismans, so it won't cause too much of a commotion.

Secondly, there are almost no masked people in the entire Huangling market. Overly concealing one's identity would only attract attention.

"Xiao Liang, I used some of your talismans to practice last month, consider this compensation."

In the courtyard, Lin Changsheng took out a spirit stone and said with a smile.

"This is... far too valuable, it's unacceptable..."

"They're just some low-grade talismans. Brother Lin, feel free to use them if you need them in the future."

Lin Changsheng's generosity left Liang Kang somewhat at a loss.

He hesitated and declined.

Under Lin Changsheng's insistence, he reluctantly accepted it.

After that, the talisman-making materials that Liang Kang had previously put away were put back out.

Lin Changsheng didn't hide it and would occasionally bring back some substandard materials.

Occasionally, he would ask Liang Kang for some leftover spiritual ink.