The ancestor of talismans

There are many people buying the Wind Talisman. For early stage Qi practitioners, it can not only escape but also be on the road. It is very practical, so there is no need to worry about selling it.

In one morning, Xu Changshou sold more than 400 popular charms, and in the afternoon he sold another 100, closing the stall early.

On this day, he sold a total of 500 popular charms.

Five hundred wind charms were worth five spiritual stones, and Xu Changshou couldn't help but feel ecstatic.

What is the concept of five spiritual stones? It is equivalent to five months of his salary.

Of course, at this time, Xu Changshou still had 700 wind charms in his hand.

It took three months to draw the popular talisman, with a total of 1,350 pieces.

One hundred and forty were handed over to the sect, five hundred were sold, and seven hundred and ten were left.

Xu Changshou did the math and found that seven hundred sheets were just enough for a five-month mission.

He plans to spend the next five months practicing in seclusion.

Although drawing talismans makes money, he still has to focus on cultivation, and drawing talismans can only be used as a supplement.

If you blindly draw symbols and delay the prime time for foundation building, you will be doomed.

Although Qi Refining monks have a lifespan of 150 years, the real golden age is only thirty years. In other words, if you don't build the foundation before the age of thirty, it will be more difficult to build the foundation later. Wait until the age of fifty. , it is basically impossible to build a foundation.

There is an old saying in the world of immortality, which goes like this: At thirty it is difficult, at fifty it is impossible.

That's what it means.

Xu Changshou knew that his talent was not enough, so he had to try every means to build a foundation before he was thirty.

Returning to his dojo, Xu Changshou immediately closed the array in the courtyard and began to retreat without saying a word.

In a blink of an eye, two months passed.

In the past two months, Xu Changshou basically didn't go out except to hand in tasks and prepare food.

After reaching the seventh level of Qi refining, the difficulty of improving the cultivation level increases again, and the speed of cultivation slows down again.

Xu Changshou estimated that even after taking the Qi Gathering Pill, it would take a year to break through the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Now, he can consume ten Qi Gathering Pills a month, which is one hundred and twenty pills a year.

However, the existing resources in his hands are somewhat stretched, but in the future, he will receive monthly salary, and with the monthly salary, it will be almost the same.

There are enough resources, but not enough time. In three months, the popular talisman will be gone, and we still have to find time to draw the talisman.

At this moment, Xu Changshou finally understood the difficulty of cultivation for ordinary handyman disciples.

Ordinary handyman disciples would never be able to successfully build a foundation without the support of their families.

Even if there is a family behind him, under normal circumstances, three generations of accumulated wealth may not be able to cultivate a great foundation-building monk.

Building a foundation is more difficult than reaching the sky?

"It's time to turn in the mission,"

Xu Changshou pushed the door open and walked out of the small courtyard, and happened to meet Yang Bailao who was going to hand in the task.

The two went to hand in the task together.

After completing the task, Yang Baila pulled Xu Changshou and said with a smile: "Junior Brother Xu, tonight, I will take you to attend Senior Brother Zhong's ceremony."

The so-called official ceremony is when a monk takes a hundred years to disarm and return to secular life. Before leaving, he invites fellow Taoists to a banquet.

Xu Changshou couldn't help but frown when he heard this: "No, I have to practice at night, so I won't attend Senior Brother Zhong's dedication ceremony."

He felt that he was not very familiar with Zhong Xiuping and there was no need to attend his ceremony, not to mention that it would delay his cultivation.

Yang Bailao had a straight face and said displeasedly: "Junior Brother Xu, what are you talking about? Can you understand the ways of the world?"

Xu Changshou scratched his head and said, "Senior Brother Yang, I'm not familiar with Senior Brother Zhong. I'm afraid..."

Yang Bailao's tone slowed down and he said, "Junior brother, to tell you the truth, our handyman disciples from Green Mo Peak will all participate in Senior Brother Zhong's ceremony. Even Senior Uncle Li will also participate, regardless of whether we are familiar with him or not.

This is not a matter of familiarity, but a matter of human nature.

You think, if you don’t go when others are giving their official ceremony, then a hundred years from now, no one will attend your official ceremony. How can you feel embarrassed? "

"this……"

One sentence made Xu Changshou speechless. He wanted to say: I want to build a foundation and will not hold an official ceremony.

However, if he said this, Yang Bailao would definitely call him arrogant.

If you think about it carefully, for ordinary handyman disciples, there is indeed nothing more satisfying than being disarmed and returning to secular life after a hundred years.

Therefore, the monk's dedication ceremony is very grand for the general public.

Even if you become a great foundation-building monk, there will be a day when you can disband your armor and return to secular life. Do you still have the confidence to form an elixir?

Xu Changshou instantly understood the key and said with a smile: "Senior Brother taught me that I must attend Senior Brother Zhong's dedication ceremony."

"That's how it should be."

"By the way, Senior Brother Yang, do you want to give me a gift as a gift?"

"Of course I have to send it."

"What to give?"

"Just do whatever you want."

"Okay, Senior Brother Yang, let's go together tonight."

"Um!"

"Goodbye, senior brother!"

…

During the day, Xu Changshou practiced for a day.

In the evening, I came to the paper room with Yang Bailao.

Zhong Xiuping is responsible for guarding the paper room. The dojo is in the paper room and the official ceremony is also held in the paper room.

When they arrived, a side hall of the paper house was already full of people.

Everyone from Green Mo Peak came, as well as some of Zhong Xiuping’s friends from other peaks.

"Congratulations."

"Congratulations to Senior Brother Zhong for escaping from the sea of ​​suffering."

"Congratulations to Senior Brother Zhong for disarming and returning to secular life."

In the side hall, Zhong Xiuping was dressed in a bright red Taoist robe. People kept congratulating him and giving him small gifts.

Yang Bailao brought Xu Changshou to the place. Yang Bailao took out a delicate jade pendant and handed it over, saying, "Brother Zhong, this piece of jade can calm the mind and drive away evil spirits. It can be given to the younger generation for protection."

"Thank you, Brother Yang."

Zhong Xiuping patted Yang Bailao on the back, and the latter's eyes were slightly red.

Zhong Xiuping was both a teacher and a friend to Yang Bailao. His departure made him a little sad.

"Brother Zhong, congratulations." Yang Bailao held Zhong Xiuping's hand, feeling a little sad and envious.

"Brother Yang, please sit down. Don't be polite."

"Brother Zhong, this is a little gift from me."

Xu Changshou stepped forward, took out two bottles of Qi-boosting pills, and handed them to Zhong Xiuping.

Zhong Xiuping nodded slightly: "Thank you, Junior Brother Xu, Junior Brother Xu, you go and sit too."

"Senior Brother Zhong, congratulations."

"Senior Brother Zhong, a little gift."

"Senior Brother Zhong, long time no see."

More and more people came to attend the retirement ceremony, and everyone came with gifts.

The small retirement ceremony was very grand.

"Uncle Li is here."

"Greetings to Uncle Li."

"Hello, Uncle Li."

"Uncle Li..."

Li Daitu also came and gave Zhong Xiuping a jade bottle: "Nephew Zhong, these are ten Soul Gathering Pills, a little gift."

Zhong Xiuping took the jade bottle and saluted excitedly: "Thank you Uncle Li for the reward."

"Oh my God, it's actually Soul Gathering Pills."

"Uncle Li is worthy of being so generous."

"Soul Gathering Pills are good things"

...

"Everyone is here."

Looking at the full house, Zhong Xiuping waved his hand and signaled everyone to be quiet.

"Welcome everyone to attend my retirement ceremony. I am here to pay my respects."

Zhong Xiuping bowed and saluted to all around, then said with emotion: "I have been practicing Taoism for a hundred years, but I have no hope of building a foundation. I have wasted my time in mediocrity and cannot bear to look back. Today, you are all honored to attend my retirement ceremony..."

After Zhong Xiuping finished speaking, the banquet began.

The entire retirement ceremony did not leave any special impression on Xu Changshou.

I only knew that several old men were drunk and staggering.