Chapter 5: Fellow Villagers Gather
After purchasing two bottles of Qi Nourishing Medicinal Pills, Li Chang'an left Baibao Pavilion.
Returning to his room.
He poured out a round Medicinal Pill and swallowed it.
A rich spiritual energy spread, instantly dispersing throughout his limbs and bones.
Li Chang'an immediately circulated his Cultivation Technique.
About a quarter of an hour later.
He slowly exhaled a breath, feeling the growth of his magical power, and expressed his sincere emotion
“The path of Cultivation, resources are truly too important.”
One Medicinal Pill could equal a long period of arduous cultivation!
In the past ten years, if he had the aid of Medicinal Pills, he might have already achieved a Breakthrough to Qi Cultivation (Mid stage)!
For the next half month.
Li Chang'an sometimes used Medicinal Pills to aid his cultivation, and sometimes drew Talismans.
As time passed, his skill in drawing Talismans became more and more mature.
He almost never failed anymore.
“It’s time to try drawing high-quality Talismans.”
Li Chang'an mused.
Talismans have a distinction between ordinary and high-quality.
The Talismans he had drawn before were all of ordinary quality, which was why Qian Zhanggui had evaluated them as “mediocre.”
High-quality Talismans contain greater power than ordinary Talismans and are also more expensive.
Li Chang'an regulated his breathing and rested for a moment.
Just as he was about to try.
Xu Fugui suddenly arrived.
After this period of recuperation, his injuries had healed considerably.
He came to find Li Chang'an today to deliver some news.
“Big Brother Li, have you heard?”
“Heard what?”
“That Chu Da Niu fellow got lucky; he actually obtained a Legacy for a Low Grade craft!”
“Oh?”
Li Chang'an was slightly startled; it seemed he wasn't the only one with good luck.
This was normal, however.
Everyone has their own Opportunity.
“What kind of Legacy is it?”
“The Legacy of brewing spiritual wine.”
Brewing wine, among the hundred arts of Cultivation, is considered a middle-tier skill.
Spiritual wine is not a necessity for Cultivators.
Although it can't compare to Talismans, it's still quite good.
After all, not everyone can obtain a Legacy of a skill.
Xu Fugui was quite envious.
He also yearned for a skill, but had never been able to obtain one.
“By the way, Big Brother Li, it's been ten years since we came to the market town, and Chu Da Niu invited us fellow villagers to gather. He said he's treating.”
“Gather?”
Li Chang'an pondered for a moment.
He hadn't been out for a while, and it was time to see his friends and strengthen their bonds.
Sometimes, more friends mean more opportunities.
He would go as long as the divination was normal.
“When is the gathering?”
“Tomorrow evening, at Yunlai Restaurant.”
“Alright, I understand.”
After a brief conversation, Xu Fugui bid farewell.
Li Chang'an closed his door.
He took out Talisman paper and spiritual ink again, and began to try drawing high-quality Talismans.
He concentrated intently, his gaze focused, his arm slow and steady, as he slowly outlined the patterns on the Talisman paper.
In a short while.
Li Chang'an stopped, looking at the half-finished product on the table, and shook his head slightly.
“It failed.”
He was not discouraged.
After all, it was his first attempt, and success or failure was within expectations.
After regulating his breathing for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
He gripped the Talisman brush tightly and began his second attempt.
This time.
Everything went smoothly.
“Success!”
Li Chang'an's lips curved slightly as he picked up the Talisman from the table.
A high-quality Mad Blade Talisman!
Its power was stronger than an ordinary Mad Blade Talisman.
Although it was still a Low Grade Talisman, it could pose a slight threat to a Cultivator in the Qi Cultivation (Middle Stage).
Li Chang'an was not currently considering selling this type of Talisman, as the Spirit Stones obtained from selling ordinary Talismans were already enough to meet his basic cultivation needs.
He planned to keep the high-quality Talismans for his own use for now.
“I need to create a complete set of high-quality Talismans, mainly encompassing 'attack', 'defense', and 'escape'.”
Li Chang'an had long had a plan.
Currently, he had a complete set of ordinary Talismans, and his combat strength far surpassed what it once was, making him extremely strong among Loose Cultivators in the Qi Refining (Early Stage).
Once the complete set of high-quality Talismans was formed.
Even if he faced a Cultivator in the Qi Cultivation (Middle Stage), he would have some confidence.
Of course.
Unless absolutely necessary, he would never fight an opponent above his stage.
“Fighting and killing isn't good. If I have to fight, I'll bully those with lower cultivation than me, preferably much lower.”
Li Chang'an thought to himself.
After a brief rest.
He continued to write, beginning to draw the next Talisman.
Time slowly passed.
Unknowingly, it was again midnight.
The divination refreshed.
It still showed “ bình ”, neither worry nor joy.
“That's good, no major problems.”
Li Chang'an felt relieved and decided to attend the gathering tomorrow evening.
…
The next day, in the evening.
Yunlai Restaurant, private room on the second floor.
Li Chang'an arrived on time.
Including him, there were only four people at this gathering.
The other three were Xu Fugui, Chu Da Niu, and Sun Yulan, all from the same small mortal kingdom.
Actually, there were originally more than four people, but several others had passed away due to various unforeseen circumstances.
“Only ten years of Cultivation, and half of my old friends have withered away.”
Li Chang'an sighed softly.
The Immortal Realm is full of dangers; one never knows whether tomorrow or an accident will come first.
Talking about their departed friends, all four felt a sense of melancholy.
Afterward.
They discussed their respective recent situations.
Originally, all four were quite similar.
But now.
Chu Da Niu had a skill to rely on and was no longer an ordinary Loose Cultivator.
The topic of conversation gradually focused on Chu Da Niu.
“Daniu, I truly envy you!”
Xu Fugui said sincerely.
If nothing unexpected happened, the gap between them would grow wider and wider in the future.
“It's just good luck.”
Chu Da Niu smiled calmly.
He was originally just a farm boy.
Ten years ago, Li Chang'an, along with Xu Fugui and others, sought the Dao of Immortals, passing through his village.
He resolutely decided to join the quest for Immortality, and eventually got his wish, becoming a Cultivator, which is a high and mighty Immortal in the eyes of mortals.
Now, he even had a skill, and his status had surpassed that of an ordinary Loose Cultivator.
His demeanor had also changed quite a bit from before, and his words and actions had a touch more composure.
“Daniu, you'll have to take good care of us in the future!”
Sun Yulan, the only woman among the four, said with a light laugh.
She was originally a fisher girl.
At that time, due to her outstanding appearance, she was noticed by a local bully.
That bully wanted to marry her, and seeing her unwillingness, he prepared to take her by force.
At that critical moment.
Li Chang'an happened to pass by, and seeing the situation, he intervened, killing the bully with three punches!
After that.
She also joined the quest for Immortality and came to the market town with them, staying there until now.
“Chang'an Dage, you shouldn't stay indoors all day. Go out more often; perhaps you'll encounter your own Opportunity.”
Sun Yulan's eyes flickered as she looked at Li Chang'an, a complex emotion arising in her heart.
Back then.
Li Chang'an was the Dage of all of them.
He was always at the forefront, shielding them from wind and rain, leading them over mountains and through valleys, overcoming numerous difficulties, and ultimately helping everyone find their Immortal Opportunity.
At that time, Li Chang'an's image in her heart was extremely tall.
It was as if there was nothing in this world that he couldn't do.
For Li Chang'an.
She held a feeling that was hard to describe.
But now.
Sun Yulan had long understood.
The omnipotent Chang'an Dage in her mind was just one of countless ordinary Loose Cultivators.
The naive feelings of youth had also gradually been washed away by time.
Looking at his ordinary appearance, Sun Yulan sighed softly in her heart.
“Alas…”
The current Li Chang'an had become just another ordinary person.
With poor talent and an unwillingness to venture out, he was destined to achieve nothing great in this life.