Chapter 10 - Chapter 10: Crafting Spirit Talismans

Tian Feirong happily followed Gu Yao and Chi Changye back to the small courtyard. Along the way, he casually exchanged names with Chi Changye, addressing him as "Brother Chi." This prompted a curious glance from Gu Yao. Before yesterday, Gu Yao had no interaction with this young master from the Tian family. If he was coming to confront the Gu family, making it difficult for them, achieving this level of familiarity wasn't easy.

Hearing Tian Feirong call Chi Changye "Brother Chi," Gu Yao scratched his head. Why did he suddenly start using "Brother Chi" after hearing this name yesterday? Well, Chi Changye didn't object, so be it.

Back in the courtyard, Gu Yao and Chi Changye went about their tasks, each busy with their own affairs. Tian Feirong, not needing any attention, enjoyed himself alone. However, Gu Yao and Chi Changye's activities were well within his sight. Not only did the two not avoid each other, but the courtyard also couldn't conceal their actions.

Intrigued, Tian Feirong, despite failing to make a talisman with a loud sound echoing from the room, felt a bit of schadenfreude. He admired their perseverance. Having been expelled just yesterday and experiencing a series of embarrassing incidents, the fact that the two were calmly pursuing their respective goals today, as if nothing had happened, impressed him.

"Bang!"

Another failed attempt at crafting a talisman produced a sound from the room. Tian Feirong, inquisitive, thought it served them right. He believed that being a talisman master wasn't an easy task. If the twins had indeed found a talisman master and brought them to Gu Yao's bed, they might regret it bitterly.

As he pondered these thoughts, Chi Changye, with a dark expression, walked out of the room. Failing over a dozen times in a row, he had to admit he was overly optimistic. While he had observed his mother making talismans many times, it seemed much more complicated when he attempted it himself.

"Peng!"

Another failed spirit talisman echoed within the room. Tian Feirong felt a bit of delight in their misfortune. He thought that if the twins had indeed found a talisman master and presented them to Gu Yao's bed, they might regret it profoundly.

Lost in these thoughts, Chi Changye walked out with a grim expression. Having failed multiple times in a row, he had to acknowledge his excessive optimism. Although he had observed his mother crafting talismans many times, he now realized it was more challenging than he thought.

"Brother Chi, take a break. Every talisman master undergoes countless failures, growing through the process of summarizing experiences and lessons. Brother Chi has just begun; there's no need to rush. Take it slowly," Tian Feirong said with a smiling face. Yesterday, he thought Chi Changye was an ordinary person, only to discover today that he was a cultivator, albeit one severely injured. It was uncertain whether he could resume cultivation, and currently, he probably had limited spiritual power to manipulate.

"Brother Tian, do you have any talismans on you? Could you lend me a look?" Chi Changye decided to be practical and start from the basics.

"Hmm? Yes, I have a few. Here you go, Brother Chi." Tian Feirong, surprised by Chi Changye's continued interest, took out several talismans from his storage pouch. "Could it be that Brother Chi was not making these basic talismans just now? Did Brother Chi truly learn talisman crafting?"

Accepting the talismans, Chi Changye thanked him, saying, "My family comes from a background of talisman crafting. I've been exposed to it since childhood, though I haven't practiced much. I just wanted to give it another try."

Tian Feirong's pupils contracted. From a talisman crafting family? Chi Changye was indeed extraordinary. While the Lu family in the town was relatively skilled in talisman crafting among the three cultivation families, he doubted they would claim to be a talisman crafting family. If Chi Changye could really succeed, it would be interesting to see how the Lu family would react.

"So, Brother Chi has a profound family background. I wish you success in your endeavors," Tian Feirong said with a slight nod.

Chi Changye acknowledged with a nod and then turned back to his room. Before entering, he glanced at Gu Yao's room, noticing no activity inside. He continued into his room, realizing that making money quickly was currently more important.

Chi Changye was originally a Golden Core cultivator. However, while escaping through a spatial rift to save his life, his cultivation had dropped to the Foundation Establishment stage. His spiritual consciousness was also significantly damaged. Nevertheless, even with further damage, he still surpassed the Foundation Establishment cultivators outside. His eye power remained at the Golden Core level, making it relatively easy to discern the runes on a few talismans, even if they were obscured.

After destroying several talisman papers, Chi Changye finally grasped the technique. Although he had never crafted talismans himself before, he had absorbed considerable theoretical knowledge from his mother, who was skilled in talisman crafting. Hence, while he lacked practical experience, the knowledge wasn't lacking.

When the last stroke formed the talisman, spiritual energy surged, sealed tightly within the rune. A basic Fireball Talisman was successfully created. Compared to a blank talisman paper, the Fireball Talisman emitted a faint spiritual light. Chi Changye let out a relieved breath. This lowest-level talisman gave him a sense of accomplishment greater than acquiring a set of sword techniques. He couldn't help but laugh and shake his head.

"Brother Chi, did you really succeed?!" Tian Feirong's voice came from behind. Having noticed the spiritual energy fluctuations in the courtyard, he hurried over and saw the freshly created Fireball Talisman in Chi Changye's hand.

Chi Changye replied nonchalantly, "It's just a low-level Fireball Talisman, nothing special. Brother Tian, how about we do some business together?"

Tian Feirong was taken aback. A low-level Fireball Talisman? Chi Changye's standards were quite high. Even this basic Fireball Talisman wasn't considered significant in his eyes. Seeing Chi Changye's success, he now believed that Chi Changye truly came from a family of talisman crafting.

"Brother Chi, please go on." Tian Feirong's tone carried a hint of courtesy. With Chi Changye's ability to craft talismans, his status had changed significantly, warranting a shift in Tian Feirong's attitude towards him.