Chapter 14 Gift of a Pen "Is this the first time I get so many spirit stones?" Hong Jiantao asked with a smile: "Now that you have the spirit stone, what are your plans?" "Let's move first. I live in a shantytown now, and the spiritual energy there is too weak. I plan to move to a Class D cave, so I can quickly improve my cultivation to the middle stage of Qi Refining." "Then, let's try some spiritual food. In addition to satisfying curiosity, food that contains spiritual power can also help with cultivation..." Xiao Changqing told his plans one by one, of course omitting the part about his curiosity about the Goulan. "Well, that's good. You put all your efforts into it. For cultivators like me, the most important thing is cultivation. You are currently only at the third level of Qi Refining, which is too low. You should be promoted to the middle level of Qi Refining as soon as possible." Hong Jiantao nodded, expressing his approval of Xiao Changqing's arrangement. But he paused and asked, "Have you ever thought of a way to improve your talisman skills?" Of course I have plans. But the way I improve my talisman skills is a little different from yours, boss. I directly improve my equipment. The third piece of equipment, I didn’t have the spirit stones to find it before, so I’m just waiting for my salary to be paid! Hong Jiantao continued, "There is a saying in the secular world: If you want to do your work well, you must first sharpen your tools. This saying actually also applies to us talisman masters. In addition to practicing diligently and accumulating experience, having a handy and high-quality talisman-making pen can also greatly improve our success rate in drawing talismans..."
As he spoke, a rectangular jade box appeared in Hong Jiantao's hand. Xiao Changqing, who was still trying to guess the intention of the shopkeeper's words, was suddenly stunned when he saw this, and subconsciously began to have unrealistic thoughts in his mind. "Could it be...could it be that the shopkeeper wants to give me his Silver Moon Wolf Hair Brush?" "No way, no way!" Although it seems illogical and ridiculous, this idea spreads involuntarily in my mind. The Silver Moon Wolf Hair Brush is undoubtedly the best equipment he has ever seen, and it is also the most suitable and desired one for him! The talisman master's minor level will be directly increased by one, so he can directly become the exclusive talisman master of Lingfu Pavilion, and his status will achieve two consecutive jumps in just one month! An advanced talisman master is definitely considered a top figure in Nanshanfang and is a guest of honor from all forces! “Really?!” Xiao Changqing widened his eyes, feeling excited, and saw that the shopkeeper Hong Jiantao really handed the jade box to him. Hong Jiantao said, "Here. This is for you. Inside is a first-class fine talisman-making brush, called the Double-winged Tiger Hair Brush... You don't have to look at me with tears of gratitude, Lu Qiu asked me to give it to you." Uh…… After many twists and turns, Xiao Changqing's mood changed from excitement to disappointment, and then from disappointment to astonishment. At first he thought that Manager Hong was generous and was willing to give him his beloved item. It turned out that he was wrong. The thing in the jade box was not his Silver Moon Wolf Hair Brush, but a brush called Double Wing Tiger Hair Brush. However, this pen was not given by Shopkeeper Hong, but by the genius talisman master who had recently caused a sensation in Nanshanfang and attracted many foundation-building forces. "Master Lu Fu... why would you give me a talisman-making pen?" Xiao Changqing took the jade box, was stunned for a moment, and then asked. Hong Jiantao explained, "There are two reasons. The first is that this double-winged tiger hair brush is only of the first level, which is not enough for him who has now been promoted to the second level of the talisman master. But he has used this brush for many years, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he has feelings for it, so he doesn't want to keep it in storage or sell it for spirit stones. He asked me to help find a new owner for this tiger hair brush. He doesn't have too many requirements, he just hopes that the new owner is a potential and talented talisman master with decent character." Xiao Changqing scratched his head, still puzzled: "Then... do I have the talent of a talisman master?" Xiao Changqing thinks that there is nothing wrong with his character, and the word "gentleman" is used to describe him. But the talent he displayed as a talisman master didn’t seem to be outstanding, right? "That's the second reason I wanted to talk about." Hong Jiantao looked at Xiao Changqing with a smile, "You didn't think I didn't notice your recent progress, did you? The evil-breaking talisman, the fireball talisman, the amulet, in just half a month, you can quickly increase the success rate to above the profit threshold, and it's getting higher every day. I have to say, I was wrong again. A month ago I thought you had some talent, but I didn't expect you to have stamina..."
“After Lu Qiu returned to the sect, there are still several exclusive talisman masters in the Spirit Talisman Pavilion, but I don’t think their talents are better than yours.” In tears! Xiao Changqing originally thought that he had worked in vain, and finally had a reason to show off his talent, but in the end, he was suppressed by two major events and no one would notice him. Unexpectedly, the shopkeeper Hong Jiantao had already seen through it and discovered his rapid progress. "Take it! Make good use of this double-winged tiger hair brush, don't waste it. Try your best to be promoted to a second-level talisman master one day in the future. It will be a great story then." Hong Jiantao said expectantly. In his opinion, Xiao Changqing's talent was definitely not as good as that of his favorite disciple Lu Qiu. But Lu Qiu was promoted from a complete novice to a second-level talisman master in just over a decade. Xiao Changqing's talent is inferior, so it is not bad for him to spend twice as long, thirty years to become a second-level talisman master! "I will definitely do my best!" Xiao Changqing took the jade box and asked, "Can I meet Master Lu? I want to thank him in person and promise him that I will not let this talisman pen be covered in dust." Hong Jiantao shook his head: "I can't see him anymore. He left Nanshanfang yesterday with the elders of the sect. Otherwise, he would have wanted to hand the pen to you in person and meet you by the way." Xiao Changqing had a serious expression. Besides feeling happy, he also inexplicably had a heavy sense of inheritance. This kind of prop, obtained for free, is very important. "I just don't know if it can be in the inventory... huh? Shit!" Xiao Changqing's originally heavy heart was instantly broken and filled with excitement. 【Double-winged tiger brush】 [A first-class fine talisman pen made by a genius talisman master. Over the past ten years, he has drawn more than 100,000 first-class talismans of various kinds. He has a very high degree of compatibility with the talisman master and has finally drawn a second-class talisman.] [Equipment requirements: Any Talisman must be fully mastered] [Equipment Effect: Minor Success of 27 Types of Entry-level Talismans, Increase of Talisman Master Talent] "Fuck you!" If the shopkeeper Hong Jiantao had not turned around and left after giving his instructions, and had not seen Xiao Changqing's stunned and quickly excited look, he would have thought that the kid was crazy. But this is not Xiao Changqing's fault. It’s just that you can’t find it after searching for it everywhere, but now it’s gone without any effort. Before he went to look for the third piece of equipment, it was delivered to his door. Look at the effects of this equipment, there are actually two! What does it mean to have achieved minor success in the twenty-seven entry-level talismans? If equipped, it is equivalent to Xiao Changqing directly becoming a first-level talisman master, and a first-level talisman master with rich experience and attainments! The talent of the talisman master has increased. This is not a concrete effect, but in a sense, it is even more abnormal! "As expected of a talented talisman master that is coveted by all the major forces! This commonly used talisman pen is no weaker than the one used by Shopkeeper Hong!" Xiao Changqing felt extremely excited and wanted to equip himself with this pen immediately. Unfortunately, this double-winged tiger-hair brush, like the Silver Moon wolf-hair brush, requires a high level of attainment in talismans. Can't equip yet. However, this shouldn't take too long. At least it is hundreds of times faster than watching myself cultivate to the minor success of a first-level talisman master. "Isn't it just the mastery level? The mastery level of the Cleansing Talisman is also the mastery level!"
In order to equip himself quickly, Xiao Changqing naturally had to choose the most basic talisman among the basics, which was the easiest! (End of this chapter)