Immortality Starts With Ignorant Heart Sword Art

Chapter 117: Obtaining Moonlight Spirit Dew Again (Seeking Subscriptions)

The complete talisman silenced both women.

No, it should be said that as Zhong Cang's momentum grew stronger and the completeness of his talisman increased, the argument between the two women had long ceased.

They watched as Zhong Cang perfected his talisman little by little, writing it out completely.

And at the moment of true success, while Yan Lingwei was happy for Zhong Cang, she also felt a momentary sense of unreality.

It's not her fault. During the previous argument, Yan Yuqin had already informed her that it was difficult to write the Five Thunder Talisman and that being able to write it completely would bring Zhong Cang one step closer to becoming a talisman master, a level that only Foundation Building Stage cultivators could achieve under normal circumstances.

To reach the pinnacle of talisman mastery on the first attempt, even though she had confidence in Zhong Cang, seeing this scene still felt unbelievable.

And this was also the reason why Yan Yuqin felt deceived. It's not possible for someone to reach the level of an ordinary cultivator right from the start.

However, unlike her aunt, Yan Lingwei never doubted Zhong Cang. She had known Zhong Cang from a long time ago when he was so poor that he had to work as a sparring partner to earn money.

If he really had such excellent talisman drawing skills, why would he need to do that?

Even if he didn't fully demonstrate his skills and only reached the level of a Middle Level talisman master, he could still make a living. By occasionally producing High Level talismans, Zhong Cang could earn some extra money. Therefore, he couldn't have learned it in advance.

"To reach the pinnacle of talisman mastery on the first attempt... Although I estimated your talent to be high, it seems that I underestimated it," Yan Lingwei sighed. On the other hand, Yan Yuqin's mind was trembling!

"It's impossible, how could something like this happen!"

What surprised her the most was not that Zhong Cang was able to draw the Five Thunder Talisman, although that was also astonishing.

But what made her wide-eyed was that no matter how many times Zhong Cang drew the talisman, whether he used more or less Entering Spirit Qi, his spiritual energy remained smooth without any fluctuations.

This mechanical beauty shocked her.

You see, there are too many things that can affect the output of spiritual energy: scattered thoughts, self-satisfaction, anger, and even nervous emotions, breathing, and the beating of the heart... Various small things can cause fluctuations in spiritual energy.

Even Yan Yuqin herself, who had cultivated her mind for many years, couldn't maintain stability for such a long time.

It can only be said that Tianxin, who already had the ability to control, reached a terrifying level of stability after introducing the concept of computer control.

And what Zhong Cang did, which even she, a Foundation Building Perfected Being and a master of talismans, couldn't do, was done right in front of her.

This innate talent gave rise to a terrifying thought in Yan Yuqin's mind.

"...Could it be that I was wrong? Is Zhong Cang really like Xiaowei said, that this is his first time drawing talismans?"

This thought appeared in her mind, and her first instinct was to reject it.

But the facts in front of her challenged her common sense, forcing her to admit that it would indeed be a fantasy for anyone else.

But if it was Zhong Cang, he had the opportunity to do it.

And this fact was very important. In order to confirm whether this situation was true, Yan Yuqin turned her gaze to her niece beside her.

"Xiaowei, you know Zhong Cang better. Tell Auntie, is it true that he said this is his first time drawing talismans?"

Upon hearing this, Yan Lingwei giggled.

"Auntie, haven't you always believed that talismans are the Great Dao and that no one can achieve success in one step? Why are you asking this?"

Her teasing inquiry made Yan Yuqin feel a bit embarrassed... Being bound by common sense and subconsciously maintaining her own cultivated Great Dao.

This made her tone unavoidably heavier during her argument with Yan Lingwei just now.

Clearly, her petty-minded niece remembered this incident.

If it were an ordinary matter, she, with her calm personality, wouldn't pay too much attention to it. After being teased, she would never ask again.

But this matter was important to her, so her voice involuntarily softened.

"Xiaowei, just now Auntie was being arrogant. Considering how many times I've helped you, please answer me."

Seeing Yan Yuyin's softened tone and serious expression, Yan Lingwei no longer pressed her further and instead informed her about some things regarding Zhong Cang.

"Brother Cang is a sword cultivator who has comprehended the Sword Heart, and the most important thing to him is keeping his promises."

"And he used to be very poor. If he could draw talismans, he wouldn't have ended up in such a situation..."

After Yan Lingwei's explanation, Yan Yuyin also confirmed one thing: there was an 80% chance that Zhong Cang was drawing talismans for the first time.

Even if it wasn't his first time, previously, Zhong Cang at most followed the crowd and drew a few strokes, not even reaching the level of a low-level talismanist.

This kind of beginner was not much different from someone drawing talismans for the first time.

And this made Yan Yuyin's expression serious.

Seeing that Zhong Cang had regained consciousness after finishing the talisman, Yan Yuyin immediately took a step forward, bowed deeply to him, and sincerely apologized.

"Fellow Daoist Zhong, I was being unreasonable just now and insulted you. I'm truly sorry."

"No need to mind. Previously, you also explained many talisman knowledge to me, so it's a fair exchange."

"That's not enough..."

After saying that, Yan Yuyin took a look at Zhong Cang's cultivation level and reached into her storage bag, taking out a jade bottle.

From the aura emanating from the jade bottle, Zhong Cang sensed something familiar.

"Moonlight Spirit Dew?"

Zhong Cang's astonished expression made Yan Yuyin smile.

"It seems Fellow Daoist Zhong is also familiar with these treasures. In that case, it's easy. Consider these Moonlight Spirit Dew as my apology gift."

"Cough cough, I can't accept it. I've said before, the favor you taught me earlier is enough to offset your insult."

"It's not enough. Please, Fellow Daoist Zhong, accept it. Otherwise, my conscience won't be at ease."

"Can it really offset..."

"Alright."

The scene of the two of them arguing made Yan Lingwei unable to bear it.

She inserted herself in the middle and physically separated Zhong Cang from Yan Yuyin.

Then, she took the jade bottle and forcefully stuffed it into Zhong Cang's hand.

Without waiting for Zhong Cang to speak, she quickly said, "Elder's gift, I dare not refuse. Since Auntie gave it to you, just consider it as a gift for your visit. Don't burden yourself with any psychological pressure. This thing is only precious to you. For Auntie, it's just a drop in the ocean."

This made Yan Yuyin laugh.

"Saying it's a drop in the ocean is a bit too much, but I can indeed afford these Moonlight Spirit Dew. If I can gain your forgiveness by using these things, it's a win for me."

Both women hoped that Zhong Cang would accept, and they even looked somewhat pitiful when they said they wouldn't accept it themselves. This made Zhong Cang sigh.

"...Alright, then I'll shamelessly accept it."

"That's more like it."

Accepting the Moonlight Spirit Dew, Zhong Cang finally reconciled with Yan Yuyin.

The resolution of the dispute between friends and family also relaxed Yan Lingwei's mood.

In this relaxed state, she thought of Auntie's shocked expression just now.

Looking at Auntie, who used to be as calm as a fairy, being dumbfounded because of Zhong Cang, this special contrast made her want to laugh.

However, soon, her smile disappeared.

After obtaining Zhong Cang's forgiveness, Yan Yuqin took a step forward and spoke again.

"Listen to Xiaowei's words, Fellow Daoist Zhong, are you from a humble background? Have you ever had a master?"

At this point, Yan Lingwei, still unaware of the seriousness of the situation, mischievously interjected.

"What's this, Aunt? Are you thinking of taking on a disciple?"

This remark made Yan Yuqin smile bitterly and shake her head.

"I would like to, but I am not qualified. Fellow Daoist Zhong's talent would only be wasted if I were to teach him."

"I am asking on behalf of my master."

"My master is the peak master of the Yuan Peak, with a cultivation level at the mid Gold Core stage and proficient in talisman techniques. If Fellow Daoist Zhong were to become his disciple, he would receive the full support and guidance of my master."

At this point, she jokingly said something that made Yan Lingwei's blood pressure rise.

"With Fellow Daoist Zhong's talent, surpassing me would only be a matter of time if he were to become my master's disciple. By then, you would be my senior brother, so please take care of me then..."

"No!"

Unable to bear it, Yan Lingwei voiced her opposition before Zhong Cang could speak.

This statement furrowed Yan Yuqin's brows.

"Xiaowei, don't be silly, I'm talking about serious matters..."

Yan Yuqin, who had a somewhat conservative temperament, did not initially consider other possibilities, so she thought that Yan Lingwei's outburst was just her being willful.

She invited Zhong Cang for the sake of her family and faction, and she genuinely had no ulterior motives.

The Cloud Firmament Sect used the Grand Competition among the peaks to allocate welfare resources. The higher the ranking, the more resources one would receive. And in most cases, resources were closely related to cultivation level, which made most peaks of the sect highly concerned about their rankings.

Bringing Zhong Cang, who had outstanding talent, to her own peak would be beneficial without any harm.

If he were to lead the way and sweep through the Grand Competition, Yan Yuqin would also benefit.

At the same time, the peak master of her peak had a good relationship with the Yan Family. If Zhong Cang were to become the disciple of the peak master, the relationship with the Yan Family would become even closer.

Therefore, Yan Yuqin believed that there were numerous benefits to bringing Zhong Cang into her master's sect. It would be beneficial for herself, her peak, and her family.

That's why she didn't understand the reason for her niece's opposition.

It wasn't until she saw the wary expression on Yan Lingwei's face during the reprimand that she realized.

"Why are you wary of me? I'm your aunt..."

With her thoughts reaching this point, she also understood something, which made her feel embarrassed.

"Xiaowei!"

"I am your aunt, how can you think of me like this..."

Dirty and lewd, Yan Yuqin still couldn't bring herself to say these two words.

And she felt embarrassed and angry.

Yan Lingwei, on the other hand, chuckled.

As a girl with a lot of scheming, she didn't believe that there could be pure friendship between men and women.

Being senior siblings and getting along like the rising sun, it would be strange if nothing happened... In Yan Lingwei's eyes, when Zhong Cang became a disciple, the initial guidance would most likely not be done by the Gold Core cultivator himself, but by her aunt instead.

She naturally feared such a situation.

After all, although there was a slight age difference between the two, due to Yan Yuqin's early advancement, her appearance had always remained youthful and beautiful.

Standing next to Yan Yuqin, Zhong Cang, who was unaware of the situation, might even be mistaken for being older.

As for Yan Yuqin considering her niece's feelings and not going too far, Yan Lingwei didn't believe it at all—how Zhong Cang ended up by her side, others didn't know, but Yan Lingwei herself was very clear.

Of course, Yan Yuyin played the qin for the sake of the family, and Yan Lingwei understood this. Naturally, she also understood that persuading the family would not be possible with the reason she just mentioned.

Therefore, she brought up the matter of Zhong Cang seeking apprenticeship.

"Sister, you're overthinking it. The reason I think it won't work is because Brother Cang has already found a master, who happens to be a master of formations."

"Formations..."

Even though she believed that talismans were infinitely mysterious, Yan Yuyin couldn't deny that formations were more powerful than talismans.

However, whether it was for the sake of the family or for the sake of the sect, she was unwilling to give up and wanted to try her best to fight for it.

"Formations are indeed strong, but they are also very difficult to cultivate. Fellow Daoist Zhong, even if you spend your whole life practicing formations, there's no guarantee that you will succeed. On the other hand, with talismans, you can advance quickly."

"Thank you for the reminder, Perfected Being, but I prefer formations and I believe I have some talent for them."

"In that case... it seems that we don't have the same fate as fellow disciples."

"Aren't we fellow disciples now?"

"...I was mistaken. Although we are not on the same peak, we do belong to the Cloud Firmament Sect."

Realizing that Zhong Cang had made up his mind and couldn't be changed, Yan Yuyin could only settle for second best and try to improve her personal relationship with Zhong Cang.

That's why she directly suggested, "Fellow Daoist Zhong is studying talismans, right? I have been studying them for several years and have some understanding of talismans. If you have any doubts, you can always ask me."

At this point, she glared at Yan Lingwei, but still said, "As for how to enter my Cave Mansion, Xiaowei knows. Every time you come, Xiaowei can lead you."

Her own sense of integrity prevented her from ever having the thought of competing with Xiaowei for a husband. At this moment, although she was annoyed, she still helped her niece.

This made Yan Lingwei feel a bit embarrassed and realized that she had misjudged Yan Yuyin's intentions.

Although, if given another chance, she would still do the same.

"Aunt, I'm sorry..."

"Don't call me so intimately. I can't be your Aunt Yan Yuyin."

"Sister, I was wrong..."

...

Not mentioning the relationship between the two women, after Zhong Cang's talent was revealed, he found that there were good people everywhere in the world.

Just like now, even though he hadn't found a master, he still received Yan Yuyin's best guidance.

This greatly accelerated Zhong Cang's cultivation in talismans.

For example, the Five Thunder Talisman. Although Zhong Cang could barely draw it, in Yan Yuyin's eyes, his talisman drawing skills still had some flaws.

Especially after Zhong Cang released his Palm Containing Five Thunders, she sighed and told him something.

"Your understanding of the Palm Containing Five Thunders is very deep, and you have grasped the crucial meaning. If you have enough spiritual power, you can draw Rank Two talismans. Unfortunately, your spiritual power is too low and the quality of your mana is even lower, so you can only draw ordinary Five Thunder Talismans."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Cang was not disappointed. Instead, his eyes lit up and he asked, "What about now?"

"Boom!"

As she spoke, Zhong Cang released the spell Fire Consumes All. The surging spiritual energy allowed Zhong Cang's spiritual energy output limit to break through one hundred percent and reach one hundred and eighty.

This level of spiritual energy release had reached the Qi Refining Late Stage.

Seeing this, Yan Yuyin nodded and said, "If you can maintain a stable output of spiritual energy in this state and use some suitable talisman paper and spiritual ink, you can indeed draw high-quality talismans."

"But they will only be high-quality. To draw Earth Grade or Heavenly Grade talismans, you need a qualitative change in your spiritual energy. Even you, who have just entered the Foundation Building stage, cannot do it."

"High-quality is enough!"

(End of this chapter)