Chapter 20: The Good and the Bad Come True
Chapter 20: The Good and the Bad Come True
The Golden Lock Talisman might have hidden dangers?
Lei Jun was a little surprised.
The Ride the Wind Talisman, on the other hand, might bring opportunities?
Lei Jun was not opposed to the Ride the Wind Talisman.
Before his journey across dimensions to the Heavenly Masters Mansion, when he was still on Earth, he had always valued speed and mobility in games.
"For my second art, I choose the Ride the Wind Talisman," Lei Jun said.
Yuan Mobai nodded slightly, "Alright, let's begin."
Under his guidance, Lei Jun constantly studied and practiced, engraving the Strike Talisman and the Ride the Wind Talisman onto his Dao foundation.
The Dao foundation is intertwined with one's life force, merging with the spirit and physical body, and is the source of one's spiritual power.
By engraving the talismans' Dao patterns and essences into his Dao foundation, they were also imprinted onto Lei Jun's spirit and body.
Every strand of spiritual power he refined would complement these two innate talisman arts.
In his small courtyard, Lei Jun took a deep breath and pasted the Strike Talisman he had made earlier onto his chest.
A flash of light appeared on his chest, and the vermillion patterns on the yellow paper disappeared as if they had been imprinted into Lei Jun's body.
Lei Jun removed the paper and set it aside, then rose into the air like a soaring dragon from the sea.
His physique was robust, and with the twelve styles of the Tian Shi Manor's authentic internal martial arts, his movements combined strength, speed, and agility.
Lei Jun himself was sharp-eared and clear-eyed, and he could clearly sense that his perception of the outside world and his reaction to the changes in the vegetation were more sensitive than usual.
As he moved, Lei Jun raised his hand and took out another spirit talisman.
He pasted this talisman onto his body, and as the talisman turned into streams of light that flowed into his body, Lei Jun's already swift and agile figure became even faster.
In an instant, a gust of wind blew through the courtyard, and within the wind, multiple shadows could be seen, making it almost impossible for ordinary people to distinguish Lei Jun's true figure with their naked eyes.
Lei Jun was equally satisfied with the effect of the Ride the Wind Talisman.
What pleased him even more was the short stick in his hand... no, it was the golden bamboo shoot in his hand.
Indeed, it complemented the Strike Talisman perfectly.
Under the empowerment of the Strike Talisman, the faint golden glow floating on the surface of the bamboo shoot was slightly more intense than before.
Lei Jun could clearly feel the extra power emanating from it as he held it in his hand.
When he swung it naturally, it added even more might.
"Lei Jun, you are indeed an excellent fit for our sect's Dao arts."
Wang Guiyuan, who had finished helping Elder Liu, stood in the courtyard, nodding repeatedly, "Not only have you awakened the Hidden Dragon Spirit Body for cultivation, but you also have a talent for spellcasting and actual combat!"
Especially when Lei Jun threw punches or swung his short stick, he often took advantage of the empowerment of the Strike and Ride the Wind Talismans to attack from behind.
This move made Wang Guiyuan feel a special sense of camaraderie.
"Brother Wang is too kind," Lei Jun said as he stopped and slowly breathed, collecting his energy.
As he was still new to these arts, the effects of the talismans didn't last long.
However, as time passed and he became more proficient in the talisman arts, this aspect would also improve.
In the future, when Lei Jun's cultivation level increased, the Strike Talisman and the Ride the Wind Talisman, these two major innate talisman arts, would not even require him to draw the talismans in advance. He would only need to move his thoughts, and the talismans would spontaneously generate from his Dao foundation, directly affecting his body.
Wang Guiyuan smiled and said, "Choosing the Ride the Wind Talisman is a good choice. After all, safety always comes first in life!"
...Brother Wang, you actually think I'm not cautious enough, and you're worried that I won't choose the Golden Lock Talisman as my innate art, right?
I have the Dragon Horse's Scale, which can ensure my defense and protection to some extent in the short term.
Combining it with the Strike and Ride the Wind Talismans is perfect, so I don't need to rush into using the Golden Lock Talisman...
Although Lei Jun thought this, he didn't say it aloud. Instead, he asked, "Brother Wang, you chose the Golden Lock Talisman as your innate talisman art?"
Wang Guiyuan nodded, "My first art is the Strike Talisman, which is the same for our lineage. For my second art, I chose the Golden Lock."
Lei Jun said, "Brother Wang, please forgive my bluntness, but I've been having some thoughts lately.
Lei Jun's thoughts trailed off as he considered the potential drawbacks of the Golden Lock Talisman. After all, its fame would naturally attract unwanted attention.
"If I were an enemy of the Heavenly Masters Mansion and wanted to target its disciples, my first thought would be to find a way to counter the Golden Lock Talisman."
Upon hearing this, Wang Guiyuan turned and gave Lei Jun a thoughtful look. With a solemn expression, he slowly nodded, "Lei Jun, your words are insightful. To be honest, I often contemplate the same thing and spend a lot of time and energy studying the Golden Lock Talisman because of this very concern. Initially, I was a bit worried about your youthful impulsiveness, but now that I see that you've considered this aspect and chosen not to rely solely on the Golden Lock Talisman for protection, I'm relieved."
Lei Jun nodded in agreement, feeling reassured by Wang Guiyuan's words.
In the following days, Lei Jun dedicated himself to his cultivation. On one hand, he focused on cultivating his qi and refining his energy to enhance his cultivation base. On the other hand, he studied the talisman scriptures and practiced to master the various spirit talismans.
After some time, Lei Jun's cultivation progressed across the board. However, the various cultivation resources provided by the Mansion were quickly depleted.
Now familiar with his surroundings, Lei Jun decided to take the initiative and went to the Mansion's treasure pavilion one afternoon to report and collect a new batch of cultivation resources.
"Lei Jun?"
Just as he arrived at the treasure pavilion, Lei Jun heard a carefree voice calling out from behind him.
He turned to see a tall, slender girl approaching. It was Tang Xiaotang.
After the initiation ceremony, she had returned to seclusion and seemed to have just emerged from it.
"Are you here to collect something?" Tang Xiaotang asked.
"Yes, I'm here to get another batch of talisman paper and cinnabar," Lei Jun replied.
"Have you started learning how to draw talismans? How's it going? Have you decided on your signature talisman technique yet?" Tang Xiaotang asked curiously.
Generally, cultivators would not easily reveal their signature techniques to others, so asking directly could be considered impolite. Even among fellow disciples, only those with the same master, like Wang Guiyuan and Lei Jun, would know each other's techniques inside out.
However, Tang Xiaotang had her unique style and simply looked at Lei Jun with curiosity.
Lei Jun didn't hide it from her, "My first technique is the Striking Talisman, and the second is the Ride the Wind Talisman."
Tang Xiaotang's eyes lit up at his reply, and she smiled, "What a coincidence! During my mountain training last year, I accidentally obtained an item that might be useful to you. Wait a moment while I find it."
She rummaged through her belongings and finally took out a small bundle. When she unwrapped it, a black crystal was revealed.
"This is the Night Wind Stone," Tang Xiaotang explained. "It's not extraordinarily amazing, but it's still quite rare. It just so happens to complement our sect's Ride the Wind Talisman, and it can help you further enhance your Ride the Wind Talisman!"
So, this is the seventh-grade opportunity mentioned in the upper-middle contract... Lei Jun raised his eyebrows.
Given Tang Xiaotang's straightforward nature, he didn't stand on ceremony and accepted the Night Wind Stone, "In the future, if I come across any treasures that might be useful to you, Little Sister Tang, I'll make sure to keep an eye out for you."
Tang Xiaotang waved her hand dismissively, not taking it to heart, "Then you'd better work hard because I'm not interested in ordinary things."
The two of them entered the treasure pavilion separately and collected the resources they needed before leaving.
As they walked through the Mansion, they heard some gossip circulating.
Apparently, Li Ying, a new disciple of Elder Ziyang, and Shangguan Hong, a new disciple of Elder Shangguan, had both been punished.
Li Ying was said to have damaged spiritual herbs, while Shangguan Hong had trespassed into a forbidden area.
Were the repercussions of wanting to become Master Tian's disciple starting to show? Lei Jun wondered.
"However..."
Lei Jun sensed that there was something amiss.
Li Ying's mistake had been made in front of her master and foster father, Elder Ziyang, but Shangguan Hong's transgression had occurred elsewhere, and his punishment of facing the wall in reflection had not been decided by Elder Shangguan.
(End of Chapter)
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