Chapter 43: Intermediate Talisman Master!

 

A few days later.

 

After experiencing the exotic charm brought by Hong Yi, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but admire the difference that comes from professional training.

 

Not only did he have an excellent experience, but he also learned a lot of new knowledge and creative ways to play.

 

Moreover, the Cha Nu Pei Yuan Gong technique really had a good effect. It was nourishing and made him feel his body being tempered.

 

However, the two women were just ordinary people, and the cultivation techniques they practiced were only at the level of martial arts.

 

This nurturing effect was limited and couldn't help with his Bai Lian Bao Ti Jue technique.

 

Otherwise, Lu Changsheng felt that he would be led astray.

 

"Lu Changsheng, Lu Changsheng, you've been indulging yourself these past few days. You can't continue like this."

 

After enjoying several nights of revelry, Lu Changsheng sat by the bed, shaking his head and talking to himself.

 

He also somewhat understood why ancient emperors became obsessed with women.

 

His original wives and concubines were all proper and virtuous women.

 

How could they compare to the two women brought by Hong Yi, who were taught from a young age how to serve others and had so many seductive techniques?

 

But Lu Changsheng, after all, had once achieved the "first place" in the Immortal Sect's assessment at the "Heart-Questioning Platform."

 

With a single-minded pursuit of the Dao, his Dao heart was as firm as iron. How could he be led astray by such beauty?

 

"Hong Yi, Hong Yi, you actually used this to test me. Which time traveler can't withstand this kind of test!?"

 

Lu Changsheng snorted lightly and got up, putting on his clothes.

 

Feeling that it was about time, he hastily drew a somewhat sloppy Intermediate Talisman on a piece of paper in his study, the Fire Cloud Talisman.

 

He went to find Lu Bo and expressed that he could now draw an Intermediate Talisman.

 

Lu Bo had just finished inspecting the spiritual fields and returned. When he heard Lu Changsheng's intentions, his face was filled with astonishment.

 

He looked at Lu Changsheng with some disbelief and said, "You said you can draw an Intermediate Talisman?"

 

Seeing Lu Bo's expression, Lu Changsheng remembered two years ago when he told Fu Bo that he could draw a First Grade Talisman.

Fu Bo's expression at that time was similar to Lu Bo's now.

 

He took out the prepared talisman and nodded, saying, "Yes, Lu Bo, this is the Intermediate Talisman I drew—the Fire Cloud Talisman!"

 

Lu Bo took the talisman and examined it.

 

He confirmed that it was an Intermediate Talisman, the Fire Cloud Talisman.

 

He couldn't help but swallow his saliva and said, "If I remember correctly, it hasn't been two years since you moved to Qingzhu Valley, right?"

 

"It's less than sixteen days away."

 

After a moment of contemplation, Lu Changsheng said.

 

"Tsk!"

 

Lu Bo clicked his tongue, not knowing what to say.

 

As the manager of Qingzhu Valley, he naturally knew what it meant to go from a Primary Talisman Master to an Intermediate Talisman Master in two years.

 

For such a person, there were only two words—genius!

 

A true talisman-making genius!

 

After a moment of silence, Lu Bo said, "Lu Changsheng, are you convenient to draw another Fire Cloud Talisman for me to see?"

 

He naturally believed that Lu Changsheng couldn't fake this kind of thing.

 

But this matter was truly astonishing, making him unable to resist wanting to see it in person and confirm it.

 

"No problem."

 

"But the success rate of my Fire Cloud Talisman is still not high."

 

Lu Changsheng nodded and said.

 

He came to the table, took out a set of talisman-making tools from his storage bag, spread out the talisman paper, and prepared to make the talisman.

 

Lu Bo stood quietly on the side, watching Lu Changsheng hold the golden-haired talisman pen and start drawing the Fire Cloud Talisman.

 

He could see that Lu Changsheng's hand was very steady, especially the spiritual power on the talisman pen was also very stable.

 

However, when it came to delineating the talisman lines, it seemed that he wasn't skilled enough. Every time he reached a turning point, there would be some bumps and the spiritual power would become unstable.

 

At this moment, the talisman paper that Lu Changsheng had delineated most of the talisman lines suddenly emitted a "pu" sound and released a puff of green smoke.

 

It failed.

 

Lu Bo didn't disturb Lu Changsheng with any sound.

He watched as Lu Changsheng took out another piece of talisman paper and started drawing again.

 

After four failed attempts, Lu Changsheng, under Lu Bo's gaze, finally managed to draw the Fire Cloud Talisman with some bumps and imperfections.

Seeing this scene with Fu Cheng, Lu Bo let out a long sigh of relief.

 

Still, it was somewhat hard to believe.

 

"Lu Bo."

 

Lu Changsheng also let out a long breath, looking somewhat exhausted at Lu Bo.

 

Although it was just acting, drawing so many talismans consumed a lot of his spiritual power and mental energy.

 

With his current cultivation at the peak of the third level of Qi Refinement, he could only draw five or six talismans at most in a day.

 

Drawing more would be too much for him to handle.

 

"Changsheng, you've worked hard."

 

Seeing Lu Changsheng in this state, Lu Bo suddenly remembered that he only had cultivation at the third level of Qi Refinement.

 

Drawing four talismans at once would undoubtedly consume a lot of his spiritual power and mental energy.

 

Immediately, he took out a jade-green bamboo tube from his storage bag and handed it to Lu Changsheng, saying, "This is the Biyu Bamboo Wine I brewed myself. Try it. It nourishes the body and relieves fatigue."

 

"Thank you, Lu Bo."

 

Lu Changsheng took the bamboo tube and opened the bamboo cap. Inside was a crystal-clear green liquid, emitting a strong and mellow aroma.

 

"Spirit Wine? Lu Bo, are you a brewer?"

 

At a glance, Lu Changsheng could tell that this Biyu Bamboo Wine was a kind of spirit wine.

 

In the various arts of cultivation, there was a skill called brewing, which could produce spirit wine for cultivators to drink.

 

The effects of spirit wine were somewhat similar to elixirs, but in terms of the variety of effects, spirit wine was far inferior to elixirs.

 

However, compared to elixirs, spirit wine was better in terms of taste. It could be used to entertain guests and set the mood.

 

Moreover, its effects were gentler and basically non-toxic, without any side effects. Unlike elixirs, which could cause elixir poisoning and even develop resistance if consumed excessively.

 

"Hehe, I can't be considered a brewer. I just have a knack for it, so I learned to brew this kind of spirit wine."

 

Lu Bo smiled and waved his hand.

 

Lu Changsheng nodded and took a sip of the bamboo wine, savoring the taste.

 

He found that the Biyu Bamboo Wine tasted very good, not at all spicy. It had a light and mellow flavor, so he couldn't help but take a few more sips.

 

As the bamboo wine entered his stomach, a warm current quickly spread, making him feel a little less tired.

"My wine tastes good, doesn't it?"

 

Lu Bo looked at Lu Changsheng with a smile.

 

"It's not just good, it's the first time I've tasted such a fine wine."

 

Lu Changsheng spoke honestly.

 

He didn't usually drink much, nor did he particularly enjoy drinking.

 

But he thought this wine was good as soon as he tasted it.

 

Not only did it taste good, but its effects were also very good, making him feel that his body was being nourished.

 

"Hehe, although this wine is good, it also has a strong aftereffect. You should only drink one-third of it, or else I'll get drunk."

 

"You should go back and rest. I'll go report this to the patriarch."

 

Lu Bo said with a smile.

 

"Lu Bo, I wonder if you have more of this spirit wine. Can you sell me some?"

 

Lu Changsheng asked.

 

He could feel that this spirit wine had a nourishing effect on the body.

 

If he drank it regularly, it would help with his current cultivation of the Hundred Refinement Body Technique.

 

And this spirit wine also had the effect of relieving fatigue. When he was tired from making talismans or at night, he could drink some spirit wine to enhance the atmosphere.

 

"I don't have much of this Biyu Bamboo Wine. I only brew it for myself."

 

Lu Bo shook his head and said, "But this Biyu Bamboo Wine is made mainly from the Biyu Spirit Bamboo grown by our Lu family. Elder Wu brews a batch every year to sell."

 

"If you want to buy it, you can go to Elder Wu. He has other types of spirit wine as well."

 

Lu Bo suggested.

 

"Elder Wu, huh?"

 

"Thank you, Lu Bo."

 

Lu Changsheng nodded and planned to visit Elder Wu later to see if he could buy some spirit wine.

 

Then, Lu Changsheng bid farewell and left.

 

Lu Bo also left to report this matter to Lu Yuanding.

 

(End of this chapter)