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Chapter 33 Return
Back in the cave.
Du Jianyuan looked at the talisman book in his hand repeatedly. The bead deep in his Qi Sea slowly rotated, constantly analyzing and dissecting the contents of the talisman book.
Before long, the obscure and difficult-to-understand characters and symbols had been transformed into the simplest principles, which he had thoroughly comprehended one by one.
"Shen Suxian... she's truly an extraordinary person."
Du Jianyuan put down the talisman book and couldn't help but sigh.
Qin Mo was also glancing at the contents of the talisman book, but after reading half of it, she felt dizzy and gave up helplessly, asking aloud:
"Master, is there really no problem with the talisman book?"
Both of them had lived in the Demonic Sect for many years and were well aware of its treachery and cunning. No matter how upright Shen Suxian was, she still had to verify the items.
"Um."
Du Jianyuan nodded slightly, picked up his teacup, took a sip, and explained softly:
"Shen Suxian didn't hold back at all; she practically gave me the complete recipe for the [Returning Fire and Killing Spirit Talisman]..."
"This talisman possesses Foundation Establishment quality. One can begin learning to draw it from the mid-level Qi Refining stage. It can easily break through any defense and melt metal."
"The superior grade can destroy divine consciousness, and the supreme grade can break formations and destroy temples; its power is immense."
Seeing Qin Mo unable to resist picking up the talisman book and studying it carefully, Du Jianyuan couldn't help but laugh:
"You only need to grasp the basic principle; there's no need to delve too deeply. Only cultivators who have consumed [Heavenly Thunder Embers] can draw this talisman."
Qin Mo listened to the advice, and after roughly understanding the reasoning, she put down the talisman book and said softly:
"In the past, I didn't believe there could be good people in the Demonic Sect, but now that I've seen Shen Suxian, I have no choice but to believe it."
Du Jianyuan smiled, and Shen Suxian had also refreshed his understanding of the Demonic Sect.
But regardless, there were some things he still needed to tell Qin Mo, saying:
"If she and Falcon start fighting in the future, we must stand on Falcon's side no matter what... we can only try our best not to hurt her."
He could tell that Shen Suxian was willing to give him the talisman book because she appreciated it more than she was repaying a debt of gratitude.
Otherwise, there would be no need to give him the contents of the Foundation Establishment Talisman.
"This servant understands."
Qin Mo nodded solemnly, knowing that after the incident of the Yin fetus, An Mingjun held an extremely high position in his master's heart, far surpassing that of ordinary people.
"Go back to your cave and cultivate. Don't go out easily in the next few days. Everyone is eyeing that position of head servant. There will definitely be a lot of schemes to be made against you and me. Just stay in your cave."
Du Jianyuan gave a few more instructions, then got up, pushed open the door to the quiet room, and went inside.
"This servant takes her leave."
Qin Mo bowed respectfully and then retreated to the cave next door.
In a quiet room.
Du Jianyuan sat cross-legged, regulating his internal energy. The evil fire in the alternating state of cold and heat constantly surrounded his body, and thunderous sounds often echoed around him.
[Talisman Skill: 389/400 (Mid-grade Qi Refining)]
Upon seeing this line of text in his Qi Sea, Du Jianyuan already had a plan in mind.
"Let's max out my proficiency first, then draw this [Returning Fire and Strike Talisman]. At least that will ensure a higher success rate."
Now that he has a complete talisman book, once his cultivation reaches the fifth or sixth level of Qi Refining, he will no longer need to worry about the method of making high-grade talismans. He can directly use this talisman to become a high-grade talisman master.
Moreover, his dual cultivation with Qin Mo these past few days had allowed the beauty to completely absorb the impurities in his magical power, which in turn strengthened his cultivation.
As a result, the quality of his magic power is now completely flawless.
After finishing his meditation, Du Jianyuan began warming up his hands with mid-grade Thunderfire Talismans, drawing one after another effortlessly.
Two days later, when I started drawing the Resurrection and Calamity Talisman, my hand became a little stiff.
But he only failed once before he managed to draw the talisman.
……
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
The lobby of the Gengzi Workshop.
When Du Jianyuan and Qin Mo arrived, they saw the familiar figure in the center, whom they hadn't seen for over a year.
The other person was still wearing a loose, luxurious robe, with skin as white as jade, long, slender legs crossed, and a faint silver halo in her languid, indifferent eyes.
Shen Suxian sat next to her and chatted with her.
"Ling Yue has also broken through to the fourth level of Qi Refining... and it seems she could advance to the fifth level at any time."
Du Jianyuan's heart skipped a beat. Perhaps the shadow left by his previous days as a beast of burden had lingered in his mind, causing him to still feel a sense of fear towards Ling Yue. Therefore, he and Qin Mo stepped forward and bowed, saying:
"Greetings, Your Excellency."
"Oh?"
Ling Yue slightly raised her eyes, scrutinized Du Jianyuan for a moment, and then smiled knowingly:
"So it's Master Du who's here."
Before she left, Du Jianyuan was still a lowly servant at the first level of Qi Refining.
Now, more than a year later, the other party has not only broken through by consuming the [Heavenly Thunder Embers], but also reached the same level of cultivation as her, and is even qualified to compete for the position of leader of that battle.
Once the other person sits in that seat, they will truly be on equal footing with her.
Immediately afterwards, Ling Yue glanced at Qin Mo beside her and sneered:
"That idiot Yan Jun, did he really think I didn't know you were one of his men? I couldn't be bothered with him! Now he's dug his own grave, he deserves to die."
"My lord is wise."
Qin Mo offered a timely compliment.
Ling Yue didn't want to dwell on this matter any longer. Looking at Du Jianyuan, she said calmly:
"Qian'er has told me everything about you... We are also willing to help you become a leader this time, and we hope that you will know how to be grateful in the future."
Du Jianyuan knew perfectly well that the other party was not willing at all, but rather did not want the position of head of the Xinzi Workshop to fall into the hands of someone else.
It's better to give the seat to Du Jianyuan than to give it to any of the other servants.
"I will forever remember the kindness of you two esteemed officials!"
Du Jianyuan bowed respectfully.
"Lord Wen often says: 'The capable should take the place.' There are quite a few mid-level talisman masters eyeing the position of head of the Xin workshop, and their Dao wisdom is no less than yours..."
Shen Suxian spoke calmly, giving her instructions:
"Moreover, they may have started receiving training from the head of the service a few years ago, and they are quite skilled at drawing the [Returning Fire and Killing Gang Talisman]. You must not make a mistake at the crucial moment and lose your position as head of the service."
Du Jianyuan nodded slightly, his face showing no sign of underestimating his opponent, and replied:
"Your subordinate will do his utmost to not disappoint you two."
Ling Yue, however, didn't seem to care at all, and said with a smile:
"If you succeed, great; if not, come back and be my gigolo. It'll be a good opportunity for me to see how skilled you are now."
Shen Suxian rubbed her temples, looking quite troubled, and said:
"Senior sister, please don't joke around at this time... If the Feng family really becomes the head of the talisman workshop again, neither of us will have a good life in the future."
"The Feng family..."
Ling Yue sneered, a hint of murderous intent flashing in her eyes, and gritted her teeth as she said:
"During this trip to cultivate with the steward, that wretched woman Feng Shuyao tried to harm me several times. Luckily, I was on guard, otherwise I would have really fallen for her tricks!"
"What are you saying, Senior Sister Ling? I have never had any intention of harming you."
Just then, a silvery laugh rang out from outside, and a petite young woman walked in, smiling brightly as she said:
"Lord Wen asked me to come and inform the two senior sisters that if anyone is recommended to compete for the top position, they can be taken to the Jiazi Workshop now."