Chapter 89: Talisman Master He Song

At this moment, He Song's cultivation was at the sixth level of Qi Refining. The spiritual energy within his body was naturally much stronger than that of an early-stage Qi Refining cultivator.

His control over his spiritual energy was also far superior. Therefore, compared to talisman masters who started crafting talismans at the early stages of Qi Refining, He Song, with his sixth-level cultivation, found the process much easier.

Additionally, as a transmigrator, He Song's soul was inherently stronger, giving him greater control over his actions during talisman crafting than an ordinary cultivator.

As a result, He Song's first attempt at crafting a talisman was a success!

As He Song's brush moved swiftly across the talisman paper, drawing intricate patterns, the paper flashed with light.

He then felt a portion of his spiritual energy being absorbed by the paper. Once the absorption stopped, the paper in front of him had successfully transformed into a low-grade Earth Talisman, worth five spirit stones.

However, He Song wasn't focused on the success of the talisman. Instead, he stood motionless at his desk, his mind flooded with insights from the process of crafting the Earth Talisman.

"Read a book a thousand times, and its meaning will reveal itself." He Song had studied the introductory chapter of talisman crafting far more than a thousand times.

Now, succeeding on his first attempt filled him not just with joy, but with a wealth of understanding.

So, this is how talismans are made. 

So, this is how the Earth Talisman should be drawn. 

So, the power of the Earth Talisman is proportional to the amount of spiritual energy it absorbs at the end. 

So...

After a long while, He Song finally emerged from his deep contemplation and turned his attention to the Earth Talisman on the desk.

"From now on, I, He Song, am a talisman master!" Picking up the Earth Talisman, a flash of delight crossed He Song's eyes.

His first attempt at crafting a talisman had succeeded. While this success was the result of various factors, for He Song, it was an excellent start.

Typically, an early-stage Qi Refining cultivator might succeed once in ten attempts, and that would already be considered quite talented.

But He Song? Although he had studied the introductory chapter of talisman crafting for a year, that was purely theoretical knowledge.

This was his first practical attempt.

The success of this first attempt would greatly boost his confidence, perhaps leading to rapid improvement in his talisman crafting skills, especially with ample spirit stones to support his practice.

Placing the low-grade Earth Talisman aside, He Song adjusted his state of mind and prepared for his second attempt.

Despite his initial success, He Song meticulously followed each step, recalling the precise movements and spiritual energy output from his first attempt.

Moments later, He Song, fully focused, dipped his brush into the ink and began drawing his second low-grade Earth Talisman.

However, just as the talisman was nearing completion, a slight fluctuation in the spiritual energy at the tip of the brush caused the attempt to fail.

Second attempt: failure!

Looking at the ruined talisman paper and the shimmering ink, He Song shook his head slightly. "It seems I still need to fine-tune the spiritual energy at the brush tip. The energy output must be steady, and I can't rush."

After reflecting on the mistake, He Song quickly identified the cause and resolved to correct it. He then closed his eyes to rest and regain his optimal state.

Once he felt ready, he opened his eyes, placed a new sheet of talisman paper in front of him, dipped his brush into the ink, and began drawing once more.

By the window, the setting sun cast golden rays into the room, illuminating He Song's desk and enveloping his figure in a warm glow.

At this moment, He Song, fully concentrated, held the low-grade Shadow Wolf Hair Talisman Brush, carefully drawing talisman patterns on the small sheet of paper.

Moments later, He Song's arm paused, and he frowned at the paper in front of him. The crimson ink had already solidified, and his brush had stopped midway.

The talisman was clearly incomplete. He Song knew that both the paper and the ink were now ruined and unusable.

The reason? He Song had realized that during the drawing process, he had applied slightly too much pressure at one point, altering the pattern and rendering the talisman unusable.

Putting down the brush, He Song let out a soft sigh. "I thought I was a talisman crafting prodigy, but it turns out the first success was just a fluke. The second and third attempts are the true test of skill."

Discarding the ruined talisman paper, He Song picked up a cup of now-cold tea and drank it in one gulp. However, he frowned and poured out the remaining tea, then brewed a fresh pot. Afterward, he returned to his desk with the fragrant tea.

Two failed attempts at crafting talismans had left He Song in need of calm to avoid becoming overly frustrated. While he was naturally cautious and rarely prone to frustration, he knew it was important to guard against it.

Sitting at his desk, bathed in the light of the setting sun, He Song sipped tea while mentally reviewing the key points to pay attention to during talisman crafting: the output of spiritual energy, the precision of the brush strokes, the need for a continuous and fluid motion, and, most importantly, maintaining a steady mindset.

Talisman crafting was never easy.

It required significant time for error correction and practice.

The cost of practicing talisman crafting was also quite high.

Typically, a highly perceptive cultivator who started learning talisman crafting in the early stages of Qi Refining could break even by the mid-stage, with profits increasing as their skills and cultivation improved.

For those with average talent and less dedication, the timeline would be longer, varying based on their level of effort and innate ability.

However, unlike formation crafting, which could take decades to master without talent, talisman crafting offered tangible rewards for those willing to put in the effort.

After a while, feeling that he had returned to his optimal state, He Song set down his teacup and picked up the talisman brush once more.

Placing a new sheet of talisman paper in front of him, He Song took a deep breath, adjusted his posture, dipped the brush into the ink, and began drawing his fourth talisman.

(End of Chapter)