Chapter 69: Different
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Lightning Talisman.
It was an attack-type talisman among Level Two talismans.
When special blood ink and talismans were concocted, as long as one completed the spirit pattern circuit, they would be able to erupt with dazzling lightning. Whether it was speed or power, they far exceeded the high-level talisman, the Golden Light Talisman. If a late-stage Qi Refinement cultivator did not have a defensive artifact to resist, they would instantly die under the lightning.
The talisman brush kept drawing.
Shen Ping became more and more immersed. The accumulation of a large amount of experience and comprehension in the Dao of Talismans allowed him to create the Lightning Talisman with ease the first time. As the last spirit rune was outlined, the spirit runes on the talisman flickered.
Sizzle-
Half of the spirit runes flickered and dimmed.
…..
It had failed.
Shen Ping did not mind. The first time was mainly to get used to it. He immediately swallowed the Spirit Revitalization Pill and the Spirit Accumulation Pill. After sitting cross-legged to recover, he continued to make them while he was still familiar with it.
He still failed the second time.
He continued.
Each of the Hundred Arts of Immortal Cultivation required accumulation. Alchemists, Talisman Masters, Artifact Masters, and so on had all walked out of a large number of failures.
Shen Ping’s greatest advantage was that he had a large amount of experience and comprehension in the Dao of Talismans. When these comprehensions were fused into his muscle memory, they could greatly reduce the accumulation of the Dao of Talismans.
The third time.
The talisman brush landed on the last spirit rune. The spirit runes flickered again. When the entire talisman completely shone and hid the light, Shen Ping slowly heaved a sigh of relief. He was quite satisfied with the third time.
“Lightning Talisman.”
“Guest Elder’s wooden token.”
“A high-grade artifact.”
He placed these three items on the table and looked at them several times.
Then, he used his hand to feel them carefully. A sense of security suddenly rose on his face.
It was only at this moment that he truly had the ability to protect himself after coming to this extremely dangerous cultivation world.
With a wave of his hand, he put the items into his storage bag.
Shen Ping did not care about the scrapped talisman materials. His wife would sort them out.
“Husband, you’re out.” Wang Yun said happily.
Shen Ping smiled and nodded. He had been immersed in making talismans for the past few days and did not know day and night. When he saw his wife again, he felt that a small parting was better than a new love. He glanced over and saw that Luo Qing was resting in the main room with her eyes closed. Bai Yuying was nowhere to be seen. She should be cultivating in the quiet room.
He flicked his sleeve. He gave his wife a look. Then, the two of them walked to the kitchen. They could still exercise when washing their bodies. After coming out, Wang Yun’s face was red, and her skin was moist. “Husband, do you want to eat something?”
“No need. Go to the talisman making room and clean up.”
“Alright, Husband.”
His wife’s face was filled with happiness. As long as she could help her husband, she would feel happy.
He rested for another two days. Only then did Shen Ping bring his wife and concubine out of Yunhe Alley.
Currently, most of the cultivators coming and going in the market were in groups of twos and threes. It was rare for them to go out alone like in the past. Those who dared to do this were extremely confident in their strength.
He had his wife and concubines by his side. This time, he hung the high-grade defensive Dharma artifact outside his robe and gave his wife and concubine two Spirit Protection Talismans.
He was not afraid of ordinary cultivators. He was afraid of those who were brainless or impulsive. The Spirit Protection Talisman could effectively stop such trouble, unless they encountered a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
However, Foundation Establishment cultivators were not interested in this Spirit Protection Talisman. They stepped on the main street of the market.
Wang Yun and Bai Yuying’s delicate faces revealed excitement. They had lived in Yunhe Alley for many years, but this was the first time they had come to the market to shop. During the Danxia ceremony, they had only walked a short distance in the market.
Looking at the rows of shops around them, the two women’s footsteps became lighter. At first, they were a little reserved and nervous, but not long after they walked, they became lively. From time to time, they would grab Shen Ping’s arm and point at some shops, begging to take a look.
Shen Ping naturally would not refuse. Today, he brought his wife and concubine out to shop and relax.
“Pretty good.” Yu Yan, who was walking behind, sized up the three people in front of her with a smile.
Luo Qing’s eyes were complicated. She said in a voice as soft as a mosquito, “A cultivator like Husband is very good.”
It was almost noon.
Shen Ping brought his wife and concubines into a restaurant at the intersection and sat by the window to admire the surrounding streets. They drank some spirit wine.
Wang Yun and Bai Yuying held Yu Yan and Luo Qing, and began to whisper some things, such as what kind of simple clothes looked good on the inside and which pattern was more suitable for the undergarment.
On the other hand, Shen Ping stood in front of the window in boredom. His gaze casually swept across the cultivators on the street as he thought about the deal he had mentioned to the demoness of the Acacia Faction last time.
Ten minutes passed. He suddenly felt a slight heat at his waist and subconsciously reached out to take out the item at his waist. He looked at it and quickly reacted. He hurriedly swept his gaze towards the street.
Not far away, a cultivator in a black robe looked up. He was wearing a ferocious blood-colored mask. When his eyes landed on Shen Ping, they were calm and cold.
“Husband, we’re done.” His wife and concubine walked up and hugged Shen Ping’s arms from both sides.
Shen Ping said gently, “Let’s shop for a while more and go back.”
“Thank you, Husband.”
The two women smiled brightly.
Shen Ping could tell that his wife and concubine were in a good mood. He glanced at the street again and realized that the black-robed cultivator had already disappeared. He shook his head gently and did not take it to heart.
Late at night.
His wife and concubine were extra enthusiastic. Wearing the favorite items they had bought in the market, they swayed the oars and swam with all their might. The floor vibrated as if it was playing a beautiful tune.
The song ended.
Shen Ping opened the virtual interface. The favorable impression points on it did not change.
“There’s no hurry. I’ll observe for a few more days.” He thought to himself.
There was no need to mention his wife’s favorability. It was probably very difficult to transform just by shopping. Moreover, even if it transformed, he could not tell if it could bring about new changes. Perhaps there would be an additional golden bonus like the silver frame.
If that was the case, it would not be of much help to his advancement. If Bai Yuying’s favorability remained unchanged, it was very likely that the increase in her metal and wood attribute spiritual root would be negligible.
“If this move is ineffective, I can only find another way.”
He looked at his wife and his concubine curled up in his arms. He looked at Luo Qing again.
Shen Ping was silent.
Although he had received protection after joining the True Treasure Pavilion and had made a Level Two talisman, he knew very well that all of this was just duckweed. It could not withstand the rain and wind.
“Change it.” The high-level cultivator’s voice seemed to ring in his ears.
Lowering his head was not what he wanted. He just wanted to live in this cruel world for a long time until no one could make him lower his head. Thinking of this, his gaze gradually became firm.
The next morning.
The moment the wooden window was pushed open, the bell rang.
Shen Ping smiled calmly and looked down at the beautiful figure. Even though this demonic woman’s bewitchment technique was quite high, her cultivation was still shallow and her patience was insufficient. It had only been a month, but the demoness could not wait.
“Hmph.” As if she felt that she was being looked down upon, Chen Ying gritted her teeth and sent a voice transmission, “The Thousand Faces Charm Technique and the Phoenix Fusion are in my room. Talisman Master Shen, do you dare to come?”
Shen Ping chuckled. “How can I refuse Fellow Daoist Chen’s invitation? Wait a moment. I’ll go take a good look at the layout of Fellow Daoist Chen’s house later.”
Chen Ying was stunned and asked suspiciously, “Are you sure?”
“Of course. Fellow Daoist Chen’s room must be different..”