"Have you read the contents of the jade talisman?"
Seeing Shang Xia again, Kou Chongxue was still sitting in the pavilion without any image, as if he had not moved at all in the past few days.
Shang Xia was a little tired and said: "Look!"
When Kou Chongxue saw Shang Xia's helpless expression, he immediately laughed with gloating.
Shang Xia said angrily: "You always recruit disciples, don't you just want to see their jokes?"
Kou Chongxue waved his hand casually, and immediately a ray of light appeared and flew towards Shang Xia.
Although Shang Xia didn't know what it was, but when Kou Chongxue wouldn't harm him, he reached out and pulled it forward, and the light suddenly gathered in his palm.
"This is……"
Shang Xia watched as the ball of brilliance in his palm gradually condensed and turned into a few crystals that looked like gravel, but there were intoxicating brilliance of different colors flashing on them. He seemed to have thought of something in his heart, and his expression suddenly became excited. .
"Yes, that is the 'Essence of the Stars from Beyond the Sky', which is what the jade talisman says is indispensable for repairing the Linyuan Divine Sword."
Kou Chongxue's words confirmed Shang Xia's suspicion.
"But don't be too happy too early. What do you think this 'star essence' is enough for? And how long have I been staying outside for this little thing?"
Kou Chongxue's words were like a bucket of cold water being poured down on him. Even though he had been prepared for it, he still couldn't help but feel frustrated.
This bit of essence from the stars outside the sky is simply a drop in the bucket for repairing the Linyuan Divine Sword. As for how long Kou Chongxue took the risk to collect it in the sky...
"After you left Taihang Mountain, I discovered this jade talisman, and I ventured to the outer world intermittently to try to pick it up. It took me almost half a year to get just these few pieces."
When Kou Chongxue said this, he paused and said: "Of course, it may be that I am not deep enough in the void of the star realm, and the efficiency of collecting starlight is not high enough..."
Shang Xia sighed helplessly: "You don't need to say more. Since it is so difficult to pick, what do you do with these star essences for your disciples?"
Kou Chongxue snorted coldly and said, "I'm just afraid that you will be blind when you see him in the future."
Shang Xia's heart moved and he said: "What the mountain chief means is..."
Kou Chongxue said: "Although it is not easy to collect the essence of the stars outside the sky, it does not mean that there will be no other people to collect it, nor does it mean that there will not be naturally formed crystals by accident and fall into other hands. When the time comes, it will only be up to you. Do you have the means and ability to exchange it from others?"
Shang Xia became energetic and said, "Does the mountain chief know of any ancestors who are collecting or trading this thing?"
Kou Chongxue glanced at him and said: "How does this old man know? Do you think I have a wide circle of friends in this Tianwai Qionglu? Or do you think that the fifth-level ancestors of the Cangyu Realm have the ability to physically cross the void of the star realm, or that it is just one of them? You are all very idle, and are you willing to spend a lot of effort to collect and condense these starlight essences that you don’t know where to use?”
Kou Chongxue's words not only left Shang Xia speechless, but at the same time he did not forget to elevate himself by belittling himself.
Shang Xia could only give a thumbs up and said something that Kou Chongxue couldn't understand but understood the meaning: "You are so awesome!"
The discussion between the two on this topic ended here.
Kou Chongxue turned to ask: "How have you been practicing in the thatched cottage these past two days? Are you still adaptable to the environment here?"
Shang Xia overcame the influence of the out-of-control vitality caused by the origin of heaven and earth soon after entering Tianwai Qionglu that day, but that was only a temporary adaptation after all, and there may be factors of forced suppression.
And Shang Xia stayed in the thatched cottage for several days. This was obviously not something that could be suppressed by force. It must be the result of Shang Xia having completely adapted to the Tianwai Qiong Lu.
Shang Xia said directly: "If you have anything to do, just give me your instructions!"
Kou Chongxue said: "Of course it's a matter of making talismans. Didn't my Yuan Gang incarnation already make it clear to you?"
Shang Xia said helplessly: "Even if the disciple wants to make fourth-level martial talismans, he must have fourth-level talisman paper. I'm afraid you still don't know that the disciples who made talismans in the Xuan Realm before have already All the fourth-level talisman papers in the entire Tongyou City have been looted. Now, disciple, I am a clever woman who cannot make a meal without rice!"
"Really shaved?"
Kou Chongxue asked him seemingly casually.
"That can still be false..."
Before Shang Xia finished speaking, he saw Kou Chongxue's half-smiling expression, and his heart suddenly moved, and he said, "Could it be that you, the mountain chief..."
Kou Chongxue stretched out his hand and said, "Lao Ji, come here!"
There was another surge of vitality on the ground outside the pavilion, and Ji Wenlong's incarnation appeared again, but this time he was holding something in his hand.
Ji Wenlong raised his hand, and the object in his hand flew towards Shang Xia.
"Since there is a great talisman master in the academy, the mountain leader and I have been collecting fourth-level talisman papers since last year. You said you would collect all the existing fourth-level talisman papers in Tongyou City, but you forgot about us! "
When Ji Wenlong said this, he glanced at Kou Chongxue in the pavilion and said: "As for you, Shanzhang, hey, the popularity in Tianwai Qionglu is really not very good, so this errand fell on me instead. superior."
After being scorned by Ji Wenlong, even Kou Chongxue was speechless for a moment, and could only show a self-deprecating smile on his face.
Shang Xia found what Ji Wenlong had in his hands, only to find that it was actually just a large Jinyun box, and the space inside was actually only one foot square.
But this thing seems to have another purpose, specially used to hold some special items.
"Hey, so many!"
Shang Xia looked through the contents of the box. There were thirty pieces of fourth-level talisman paper, one piece of fourth-level talisman ink, two pieces of third-level talisman ink, and other items that might be used in the process of making talismans. They all look of good quality.
Ji Wenlong explained: "That day you made a big fuss about making talismans, and the entire Tongyou City was raising fourth-level talismans for you. I also heard about it. But you have forgotten that most of the fourth-level masters in the academy have gone outside the territory. Zhoulu, and the private treasures they carry may be the most essential part of the entire Youzhou."
Shang Xia nodded subconsciously.
Upon seeing this, Ji Wenlong pointed to a part of the talisman paper in the box and said: "Of these thirty fourth-level talisman papers, about half were collected from them. As for the remaining half, your mountain leader's private collection contains Five of them, and the remaining ten were obtained by me from other people at Tianwai Qionglu at a high price."
Shang Xia thought for a while and said: "My disciple has made some progress in making talismans in the Xuan Realm. Based on the 30% success rate of these thirty talisman papers, I will try my best to make nine to ten."
"Twelve!"
Kou Chongxue, who had been silent all this time, immediately set a new standard for Shang Xia when he opened his mouth.
"What?"
Shang Xia was stunned, then said unhappily: "Twelve fourth-level talismans, that's a 40% chance of becoming a talisman. It's only been a few years since the disciple became a fourth-level talisman master? Aren't you always making things difficult for me?"
Among the fourth-level great talisman masters, a 30% chance of making talismans is enough to give them enough confidence to start making talismans for everyone.
The 40% success rate may not seem high, but for a fourth-level Great Talisman Master, every 10% increase in the Talisman Success Rate is almost as difficult as going from a third-level Talisman Master to a fourth-level Great Talisman Master. .
It can almost be said that every 10% increase in the success rate of spells is a qualitative change worthy of celebration for the great spell master.
Even though Shang Xia's talisman-making skills seem to be on the rise now, they still dare not be absolutely sure that they can achieve a 40% success rate.
Kou Chongxue said: "Well, the 40% success rate will definitely not change, but I can promise you that in addition to the twelve fourth-level martial talismans, anything you can make will be yours."
Shang Xia was still dissatisfied and said: "You are throwing a carrot in front of my disciples and treating them like donkeys. With a 40% success rate, my disciples must have the ability to do it!"
Kou Chongxue ignored Shang Xia's complaints at all, but said: "You kid, don't be unconvinced! You kid used the academy's martial arts talismans to hone your own talisman-making skills, and made the fourth-level martial talisman you know one by one. After all, do you think I don’t know?”
Shang Xia said eloquently: "That's because the disciple wants to leave a model for every fourth-level inheritance in Futang for future generations to refer to."
Kou Chongxue sneered and said: "Don't think that I know nothing about making talismans! Now with these thirty talisman papers, you don't need to make samples for others. You can just draw the talisman you are most confident about. Yes, I don’t believe you don’t have a 40% success rate.”
Shang Xia was still waiting to say more, but he heard Ji Wenlong cough lightly and said: "My child, don't forget the 'Fragrance of Enlightenment'!"
"What's the matter with 'Wudaoxiang'?"
Naturally, Shang Xia would not ask this question, but his eyes truly showed this emotion.
Ji Wenlong then explained: "If the effect of the 'Incense of Enlightenment' is only the effort of that stick of incense, it would not be called the incense of Enlightenment. Of course, the effort of that stick of incense is when its effect is greatest, but the incense of Enlightenment is What people praise is the long aftertaste!"
Looking at Shang Xia's thoughtful expression, Ji Wenlong continued: "If I guessed correctly, from the time you used the 'Incense of Enlightenment' until now, you have not only made great progress in the art of making talismans, but also in other aspects." I can’t say that progress in this regard is usually smooth, but it must be much greater than before, right?”
Shang Xia was silent. Looking back now, Ji Wenlong was right. Since he came back from injury in Taihang Mountain, his improvement in this period has indeed come from all aspects.
Just looking at Shang Xia's expression, Ji Wenlong knew that his guess was accurate, so he smiled and said: "So, without you knowing, your talisman-making skills must have improved again at this time, maybe it has already improved by now. It exceeds the 40% success rate, you just have to verify it."
At this time, Kou Chongxue in the pavilion also spoke: "You have drank my 'Enlightenment Tea', so you should know the difference between the two."
Shang Xia knew that now his arms could not hold his thighs, and he was afraid that he would not be able to get any benefits from the two of them, so he simply said: "You two have already said this. If you don't agree to it, I will be ignorant." It’s been promoted, and the next thing is for the disciples to do their best.”
"You're a smart kid!"
Kou Chongxue waved his hand like a fly to signal Shang Xia to leave quickly.
