Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 1066 - 920: Void Talisman Creation

Chapter 1066: Chapter 920: Void Talisman Creation

Over the following days, Fang Xi led a very leisurely life.

Occasionally, he would encounter teachers from the Sky Blue Academy catching truant students in the Void Temple, meet cultivators from Sword Grinding Mountain at Dou Beast Square, and run into stewards from the Abundant Karma House at the Hundred Flower Pavilion...

Of course, nobody actually noticed him.

After all, cultivators from major forces always receive preferential treatment wherever they go, and there’s no shortage of people wanting to make their acquaintance. Without the temptation of significant benefits, rashly trying to ingratiate oneself would only serve to lower one’s impression and be of no use.

Luckily, Fang Xi was in no rush. If not in one year, then in ten years; if not in ten years, then in a hundred years!

Given enough time, he’d eventually become a familiar face.

Moreover, it wouldn’t be easy to be perceived as a sycophant in a rush to curry favor, as when it comes to building relationships, the last thing one wants is to let slip their motives and be seen as pursuing purely selfish interests, making it difficult to form true connections.

...

In the blink of an eye, another decade or so had passed.

Yongyun Small Shop.

Yong Yunmian proficiently cut and packaged stacks of talisman paper.

Decades of spring and autumn seemed not to have left a single trace on this woman. She remained as sweet and alluring as a ripe peach.

After all, this woman had reached the ’Returning to Emptiness’ level of cultivation, granting her a long lifespan.

At this moment, she leaned slightly forward, inadvertently granting Fang Xi, who had walked in unexpectedly, quite an eyeful.

"Tsch!"

Yong Yunmian spat disdainfully, unfazed.

She, too, was over a thousand years old, and had long since become indifferent to such matters.

What she truly cared about now were the earnings of her small shop, which could be used to purchase beautifying elixirs and even provide for her family.

"Yong Shopkeeper, I’ll take thirty sets of ’Ten Thousand Stars Talisman Paper’. No need for the talisman ink just now," Fang Xi said with a smile.

"Just a moment, Fang Talisman Master..."

The Shopkeeper called out, her mind stirring.

She had seen the talismans created by this Fang Talisman Master before. Although the spiritual power within them was fairly average, his basic skills were very solid.

Recently, she heard that he had renewed his lease on his Dongfu, indicating he was preparing for a long stay in Fiery Sun Immortal City.

In light of this, it wouldn’t hurt to do him a favor.

"I happen to be delivering talisman paper to Elder Ge’s Dongfu. Would the Talisman Master be interested in accompanying me?" said Yong Yunmian, her eyes flitting with interest.

"Oh? Elder Ge, the Talisman Master? I would, of course, appreciate an introduction from you, Yong Shopkeeper," Fang Xi’s eyes shone in response.

There was a hierarchy of disdain among talisman masters. True Immortal-level talisman masters were naturally at the pinnacle, like lofty dragons, not deigning to associate with the common fish and serpents.

Below the True Immortal talisman masters were the Mahayana Talisman Masters.

Among the Mahayana Talisman Masters, those who could create ’Storage Talismans’ were particularly sought after.

Elder Ge, the Talisman Master, was one such Mahayana Talisman Master.

What moved Fang Xi even more was that this Elder Ge appeared to be the proprietor behind the ’Ge Family Old Shop’ he had seen at the Black Marsh Market!

’This...is quite the fateful connection.’

He purchased four-colored gifts and followed behind Yong Shopkeeper, casually striking a conversation as he eyed her serpentine waistline. His real aim was to find out about the preferences of Elder Ge, the Talisman Master.

"Elder Ge usually enjoys providing guidance to juniors... but recently he is about to face his eighth Mahayana Immortal Thunder Tribulation, so he is unavoidably a bit anxious..." Yong Shopkeeper said with a coquettish laugh. "As for gifts, if you could obtain a ’Primordial Soul Pill’, Elder Ge would be overjoyed. He would treat you as if you were one of his own kin..."

"Primordial Soul Pill?"

Fang Xi touched his nose: "Yong Shopkeeper, you flatter me... With my means, even getting a whiff of it would be a luxury."

"Haha, you really are a charming person, Fang Talisman Master."

The two continued on their way and arrived at Xuanwu Lane.

In front of a Dongfu, Yong Yunmian seriously sent out a messaging talisman.

Soon after, the Dongfu’s prohibitions opened, and a white-robed child with a lively spirit and rosy cheeks greeted them cheerfully: "The ancestor invites you both to enter."

Although this child appeared lively, Fang Xi could tell it was a Puppet!

Yong Yunmian gracefully entered and, along with Fang Xi, arrived inside the Dongfu. There, under a tall ancient pine tree, they saw an old man dressed in yellow robes, with a gaunt face and three long beards, engrossed in making talismans on a stone table.

The talisman was three inches long and one inch wide, made of paper translucent as jade.

As the old man wrote, threads of Void Laws shimmered at the tip of his brush.

’Using the Power of the Void Laws...’

’He is in the process of making a Storage Talisman.’

’Such a talisman can profit up to ten Immortal Jade apiece. It is one of the most profitable talismans for talisman masters below the level of a True Immortal.’

Fang Xi thought to himself, not wishing to disturb, waiting patiently by Yong Yunmian’s side.

’This Elder Ge, relying on his profound comprehension of the Void Laws, dares to show off in front of me...’

’Originally, if one only tried to imitate a finished talisman, they could ponder forever without ever figuring it out,’ Fang Xi thought to himself. ’But he must believe that his comprehension of the Void is exceptional, to the point where even if two non-Mahayana Immortal Cultivators watched, they couldn’t understand it. That’s why he pretended to be generous...’

After all, generally speaking, only Mahayana Monks come into contact with the Power of Rules.

Little did he expect that there was Fang Xi, the wily old impostor.

His comprehension of the Void Laws was of the highest among many laws. Now, with Elder Ge showing off like this, it was practically a teaching by personal example.

According to Fang Xi’s estimation, after a few more times, he probably could figure out the method to refine the Storage Talisman.

After all, even though this type of talisman appeared sophisticated, it wasn’t that difficult; the key was that the Talisman Master’s personal comprehension of the laws was high enough to draw the Void Symbols.

Before long, a flash of light covered the Jade talisman, revealing a ’Storage Talisman’.

"It’s Yong Yunmian, now that you’re here, why be so polite?"

Elder Ge smiled and tucked away the Storage Talisman, then clasped his hands towards Fang Xi, "My friend, please forgive me; this old man has been busy preparing Immortal Jade for the great auction ten years from now..."

"Senior, you are too kind."

As of now, Fang Xi presented himself as an Integration Cultivator, facing a Mahayana Cultivator who was of a higher realm. Naturally, he behaved with great respect.

After exchanging a few words and having Yong Yunmian put down the talisman paper, Elder Ge dismissed the pair with bland indifference.

Fang Xi and Yong Yunmian, of course, weren’t oblivious to the hint, and they promptly bid farewell and left.

"Elder Ge is the leader of the Talisman Masters’ circle. If he allows it, you could join them in the future, exchanging experiences with fellow practitioners and progressing rapidly..."

Yong Yunmian said with a smile, "If they even share their channels with you, you could sell your talismans for several more Great Sun Pure Yang Pills..."

"Thank you, Shopkeeper Yong," Fang Xi said with a solemn bow of thanks.

"So how do you plan to thank me?" Yong Yunmian giggled, her eyes flirting, her tone becoming much more intimate.

Fang Xi reached out and took hold of a delicate and smooth hand. Its skin was incredibly silky, plump yet not fat, thin yet not skinny, its touch sublime. He promptly pinched it, "Yun Mian, just say it outright..."

Yong Yunmian’s face suddenly turned as cold as ice, and she withdrew her hand, "Talisman Master Fang, you’ve misunderstood. I am a proper person..."

"Uh..."

Watching Yong Yunmian leave without dragging her feet, Fang Xi shrugged his shoulders, then chuckled, not caring about the true intentions of this female shopkeeper. He went on to enjoy himself at the Void Temple.

For him, his lifespan was now immensely long.

Especially after practicing the Earth Immortal Heritage, with his Nascent Soul transitioning towards the Origin Soul, and having merged a portion of the essence of the Ancestral Demon Tree, his lifespan had already exceeded two hundred thousand years!

A mere Returning to Emptiness could be outlasted over a dozen times without even blinking.

No matter the opponent’s schemes, he only needed to drag out the time, and even the most intricate conspiracies would gradually reveal their truths and become laughable.

This is what is said in ancient wisdom, ’Always preserve a calm spirit during major events.’

Void Temple.

This temple covered a vast area, and at the entrance, countless Phantoms displayed various promotional scenes.

Just as Fang Xi was about to step in, he saw a middle-aged teacher with a stern face, leading two young boys out.

"Ma Jing, Li Dao?"

Seeing these two youngsters, he couldn’t help but smile, "Caught skipping class again... Looks like you’re in for another beating from Shi Yushu when you get back."

The two boys deflated like frosted eggplants upon seeing Fang Xi.

"Sir, are they acquaintances of yours? This matter should be addressed..." The middle-aged teacher had a dignified and simple face, the sort that suggested an old-school pedant, having seen Fang Xi many times in the vicinity. Finally, he couldn’t help but ramble on, "Void Temple is actually an excellent place for practicing spells and simulating the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation... Although some details are not entirely realistic, it is sufficient for beginners to become skilled. Instead, it’s being used for all sorts of frivolous activities, which are truly misleading for the youth."

"Yes, Sir has a point. I am Fang Xi, Talisman Master from Vermilion Bird Lane..."

Fang Xi bowed with clasped hands.

"I am ’Yi Zhengxing’ from Sky Blue Academy..."

The middle-aged teacher returned the bow and couldn’t help but continue to advise, "Sir, are you here to attempt drawing talismans?"

"Exactly! Although it’s hard to simulate many high-level talismans here, the low-level ones can be roughly imitated. If you have some creative ideas, you can freely experiment, and over time, you can indeed save a lot of Immortal Jade..."

Fang Xi answered earnestly.

Just then, a fat man in a golden robe passed by, his eyes lighting up upon seeing Fang Xi, "Sir... there’s just one slot left for ’Sinking Secret Realm’, we’re only short of you, come quick!"

Fang Xi: "..."

Yi Zhengxing tried to restrain himself, but eventually couldn’t help but preach, "Though Void Illusory Realm is good, being there too often is not beneficial for an Immortal Cultivator’s balance of spirit, energy, and mind. We cultivators should focus on the Dao of Long Life and not indulge in pleasure..."

Fang Xi’s face was brimming with a smile, showing his acknowledgment, though he was quite annoyed internally.

Such academy teachers, used to lecturing students, often carry an unintended impertinence in their dealings with others.

However, since he needed a favor from the other party and was prepared to lower himself to make the connection, he restrained himself.

In front of Yi Zhengxing, it wouldn’t be proper to enter the Void Temple for fun, so he had no choice but to bid farewell with a bow.

A moment later.

After turning down a street, he encountered a palace filled with seductive music.

’Since I can’t play the game, I might as well try out some real techniques of female cultivators from the True Immortal Realm...’

Entering the Hundred Flower Pavilion, Fang Xi saw many women as beautiful as florals, each one a vision of loveliness like fairies.

At that moment, a cunning-looking, slightly chubby young man approached him.

This person was ’Huang Jing’ from the Abundant Karma House.

He smiled faintly and without hesitation, passed by Fang Xi, "Brother, excuse me!"