Establish A Long-Lived Family From The Son-In-Law

Chapter 7: Making Talismans!

When Lu Changsheng heard this, he was also somewhat surprised.

Although he obtained the second-level talisman-making technique through the system, he was still unclear about the specific difficulty of making talismans.

He only knew that making talismans was much more difficult than he had imagined.

A newcomer would need to practice thousands of times just to get started and become a first-level talisman master.

This first-level talisman master refers to a first-level lower-grade talisman master.

First-level talisman masters are divided into first-level lower-grade talisman masters, first-level middle-grade talisman masters, first-level upper-grade talisman masters, and first-level talisman grandmasters based on the talismans they can draw.

Second-level talisman masters are also divided in the same way.

Lu Changsheng obtained the second-level talisman-making technique at the full level of the second level.

That is, he became a second-level talisman grandmaster.

For a newcomer, the time, energy, and money required to improve their talisman-making technique to the second level are simply immeasurable.

Even a lifetime of effort and hard work may not be enough.

At this moment, Lu Changsheng felt that the second-level talisman-making technique was even more precious than he had imagined.

"Shopkeeper, I still want to give it a try."

Lu Changsheng said with a determined expression.

No matter how difficult it is, the more difficult it is to become a talisman master, the more valuable his skills will be.

"Alright, since you insist on buying, how can I not sell it to you?"

Seeing that Lu Changsheng was still insisting, the shopkeeper didn't try to persuade him any further.

Giving him a few pointers was already him showing kindness.

Young people, they won't turn back until they hit a wall.

"An ordinary wolf hair brush, twenty spirit stones per brush, can be used about two hundred times."

"A stack of first-level ordinary talisman paper, one spirit stone per stack, ten sheets per stack."

"A box of first-level ordinary spiritual ink, one spirit stone per box, can be used about fifty times."

The shopkeeper quoted the prices.

Lu Changsheng nodded when he heard this and took out his flying sword, saying, "Shopkeeper, please appraise the value of this flying sword for me."

"This is the one the family head rewarded you with, right?"

The shopkeeper was somewhat surprised. He didn't expect Lu Changsheng to sell his flying sword for the sake of making talismans.

But when he thought about it, as a useless son-in-law, where would he get the money if he didn't sell the flying sword?

"That's right."

Lu Changsheng nodded.

"I won't let you suffer with this flying sword. Fifty spirit stones."

The shopkeeper extended his hand.

"Alright."

"Then please give me a wolf hair brush, ten stacks of talisman paper, and two boxes of spiritual ink."

Lu Changsheng nodded and placed the flying sword on the counter.

The other party didn't bargain, and selling this flying sword would only earn a few more spirit stones.

Thinking about Lu Lanshu giving birth, and Lu Zier and Lu Qing'er soon giving birth as well, Lu Changsheng added.

"Also, give me a catty each of ginseng, licorice, angelica, astragalus, and wolfberry."

These were medicinal herbs grown by the Lu family themselves, belonging to spiritual plants with the effect of nourishing and replenishing qi.

"Alright, a total of thirty-seven spirit stones, and I'll give you thirteen more."

The shopkeeper put away the flying sword, turned around, and took out the things Lu Changsheng wanted, giving him thirteen more spirit stones.

"Thank you, shopkeeper."

Lu Changsheng thanked him and left with the items.

In the study.

Lu Changsheng neatly placed a complete set of brushes, talisman paper, and spiritual ink on the desk.

Next to them were the books "Introduction to Talismans" and "Complete Guide to Basic Talismans".

The information provided by the system included many types of talismans.

But if he didn't read a single book, could he really become a talisman master?

It didn't seem right.

So, to be safe, Lu Changsheng made a show of it and went to the Lu family's library, spending one spirit stone to borrow two books about talismans.

"The materials for drawing one hundred talismans cost about twenty-two spirit stones."

"A first-level lower-grade talisman can be sold for 1-2 spirit stones. If all of them are drawn into talismans, the minimum profit will be five times, and the maximum will be about ten times."

"If all of them can be drawn into first-level middle-grade talismans, then the profit can reach more than twenty times!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, this profit is really high."

"My talisman-making skill is at the full level of the second level. It's a piece of cake to draw all these materials into first-level middle-grade talismans."

Lu Changsheng skillfully grinds and blends the spiritual ink, calculating in his mind.

Different grades of talismans have different material requirements.

The wolf hair brush he bought, for example, is the most common type of brush, suitable for beginners to use, and can only draw basic talismans and first-grade low and medium-grade talismans.

It's not entirely accurate to say that it can't be used to draw first-grade high-grade or top-grade talismans.

It just greatly affects the success rate of drawing talismans, and the brush is also prone to wear and tear, rendering it unusable.

Talisman masters who can draw first-grade medium-grade, high-grade, and top-grade talismans are not short of money.

They all try to buy good materials and tools to improve their success rate in drawing talismans.

The same goes for talisman paper and spiritual ink, which are divided into three grades: ordinary, advanced, and top-grade.

Ordinary ones can draw up to first-grade medium-grade talismans.

Advanced ones are suitable for drawing first-grade medium-grade and high-grade talismans.

Top-grade ones are suitable for drawing first-grade high-grade and top-grade talismans.

After grinding and blending the ink, Lu Changsheng spreads out the talisman paper, holds the brush in his hand, takes two deep breaths to calm his mind, and begins to try making talismans.

If he were a beginner, he would also need to bathe, change clothes, and perform rituals such as adjusting his body, mind, and breath.

But Lu Changsheng is experienced and doesn't need to do all that.

He dips the brush into the ink.

Then the spiritual energy in his body flows to his palm, through the brush, and finally to the tip of the brush, causing the ink on the tip to emit a faint glow.

The tip of the brush touches the blank talisman paper, and he starts to paint with ease and grace.

The whole process is smooth and seamless, without any delay.

Lu Changsheng lifts his hand.

A layer of light appears on the talisman paper on the table, emitting a faint spiritual energy fluctuation, causing the ink on it to quickly solidify.

After a while, the ink solidifies, the light on the talisman paper fades, and disappears.

A first-grade low-grade talisman, Fireball Talisman, is complete!

"Phew!"

Seeing this scene, Lu Changsheng breathes a sigh of relief and smiles.

Acquiring the relevant skills is one thing, but actually making talismans is another.

"Making talismans really consumes a lot of spiritual energy. With my cultivation at the first level of Qi Refinement, I can make at most three or four first-grade low-grade talismans."

"If I were to make first-grade medium-grade talismans, I estimate I can make at most one."

Lu Changsheng carefully examines the Fireball Talisman in his hand.

By injecting a trace of spiritual energy, the talisman can be activated and release a fireball.

In terms of power, it is similar to a fireball technique at the third level of Qi Refinement.

That's the power of talismans.

With only the first level of Qi Refinement, using a fireball technique would deplete all of his spiritual energy.

But with this amount of spiritual energy, he can make three or four first-grade low-grade talismans, which are as powerful as a fireball technique at the third level of Qi Refinement!

Immediately, Lu Changsheng also made a Lightness Talisman and a Healing Talisman, both first-grade low-grade talismans.

Feeling that if he continued to make more, not only would his spiritual energy be depleted, but his mind would also become exhausted, Lu Changsheng put away the three talismans and began to meditate and cultivate.

The next day, Lu Changsheng opened his eyes.

After meditating all night, his spiritual energy and vitality had fully recovered.

Perhaps it was because he made talismans yesterday, which consumed his spiritual energy and mind to some extent, that his cultivation last night was more effective than usual.

"Making talismans consumes spiritual energy and aids in cultivation to some extent?"

Lu Changsheng was somewhat surprised.

But he didn't pay too much attention to this slight effect.

He came to the desk, picked up the wolf hair brush, and prepared to try making a first-grade medium-grade talisman.

After dipping the brush in ink, without hesitation, he began to draw.

The brush strokes were light and agile, flowing smoothly on the talisman paper without any surprises.

However, when he finished the last stroke, Lu Changsheng let out a long breath and slumped back in his chair, looking completely exhausted.

After a while, Lu Changsheng sat up, picked up the talisman on the table.

A first-grade medium-grade talisman—Golden Light Talisman.

When activated, it releases a golden light that protects the user and can withstand an attack from the sixth level of Qi Refinement.

"Now, making first-grade medium-grade talismans is still a bit challenging for me."

Lu Changsheng thought to himself as he carefully put away the talisman.

In the days that followed, in addition to cultivation, he also added talisman-making to his routine.

Almost every day, he would draw two or three first-grade low-grade talismans.

Or one first-grade medium-grade talisman.

He kept all these talismans hidden in a cabinet in his study, to be used in the future.

(End of this chapter)