Although the shopping street is large, after walking around, there are only two that can meet Lu Zhong's needs.
Wanfa Pavilion, a large-scale cross-domain magic spell chain store, not only has branches in Yanling Mountain, but also has large-scale branches in remote rural areas like Qingliufang. It is worthy of the name of the store. There are as many as three sets of basic magic books available, and each has a different focus.
The two are "Introduction to the Flying Star Sect's Techniques" which originated from the Feixing Sect. According to the text introduction in the classics, we can know that this is a book that focuses on the systematic cultivation of Dharma cultivation. It is for those who are determined to follow the path of Dharma cultivation. For monks, it contains extremely detailed incantation teachings and explanations of various spell-casting principles. If you follow it step by step, you can become a Dharma cultivator.
The second book is similar to the first one. It is also a book on cultivating Dharma cultivation, but it focuses extremely on firepower. The goal is to use magic to drown the enemy in a short period of time. It is called "Preliminary Explanation of the Flame Sun Zhenjun's Dharma War". The basics and various principles are also explained in detail, but it is not aimed at cultivating all-rounders. It focuses very much on the casting of various attack spells and the rapid casting of low-level spells.
There is also a book called "Guide to Magical Techniques for Casual Cultivators", written by a Chinese Nascent Soul Casual Cultivator. This book starts from the most practical needs of casual cultivators and is more biased towards the specific practice of magic, with relatively little principle guidance. , it is stated that only the basics of spells will be mentioned, and most of the space is devoted to the selection of spell combinations in different regions, as well as various spell-casting techniques. It is also specifically noted that the book contains tips for making money with various spells.
Of these three basic magic books, Lu Zhong prefers to choose one of the first two. Although the "Guide to Casual Cultivation Techniques" is practical, it deviates from his purpose this time, which is to supplement his own magic foundation. shortcomings.
"Don't make a decision in a hurry. We haven't gone to the Mingfa Building yet. There is also a basic book on spells there."
Lu Zhong came out of Wanfa Pavilion, looked at the moonless night sky, and walked against the flow of people on the street towards Mingfa Pavilion.
The force that opened the Mingfa Building has a strong background, and it is known that it belongs to the Luoyun Sect.
The Luoyun Sect, along with the Heling Sect and the Jinhong Sect, is a Dharma cultivation sect with over 10,000 disciples. It is one of the three major sects in the northwest border of the Southern Barbarians. It occupies the huge Luoyun Mountains. There are currently two elders in the sect. The ancestor is in charge.
From the fact that Mingfa Tower can be opened in Yanlingshanfang City, it can be seen that the relationship between Luoyun Sect and Jinhong Sect is not shallow. This also corresponds to a rumor in the market that the Luoyun Sect and the Jinhong Sect are joining forces to fight against the Heling Sect.
Lu Zhong couldn't help but think about the strength of Heling Sect.
It's just that we are in Yanlingshanfang City, which is the territory of Jinhong Sect. Information about Heling Sect is strictly controlled. Basically, you can only rely on hearsay or various rumors, and it is difficult to be true or false. If you don't tell, you won't get any useful information.
Entering the Mingfa Building, Lu Zhong, who was wearing a cassock, was warmly received.
"The Basics of Luoyun Magic" is the only basic magic book sold by Mingfa Building.
Lu Zhong took a rough look at it and found that it was a book similar to "Introduction to the Flying Star Sect's Magic", which focused on cultivating Dharma cultivation. It had a lot of chapters on mantras and spell casting principles, but it was different from the Feixing Sect's Dharma Cultivation. The training goal of Luoyun Sect's book is the combination of magic and weapons. It focuses on the coordinated use of magic and magic weapons. It does not pursue long-distance combat with magic skills, but prefers to solve opponents in close combat.
This can also be seen from the spells sold by Mingfa Tower.
The extremely powerful "Magic Sword Technique", the "Flame Breath" that spits out a large stream of flames, and the "Spirit Tablet Seal" that specializes in breaking various types of shields. These three spells are all used in close combat. In addition, there are also spells similar to The quick-cast spells of Chi Yangfa Swordsmanship, such as the shocking "Tiger Roar", the "Repulsion Ring" that affects the opponent, etc.
There are very few long-range spells, and they are basically bad street spells such as "Fireball" and "Ice Needle".
"How to sell this book?" Lu Zhong asked.
"Sorry, this book is not for sale directly. This book must be exchanged for the Luoyun Order." Zhike apologized, and then explained, "The Luoyun Order is issued by our Luoyun Sect. You only need to make a contribution. Obtained, fellow Taoist, do you want to know the details of contribution acquisition?"
When Lu Zhong heard this, he thought, is there still such a thing?
After listening to Zhike explain the detailed rules for obtaining contributions, he suddenly realized.
This is clearly a disguised use of casual cultivators as outer disciples. Whether it is cooperating with Luoyun Sect disciples to guard resource points in various places, participating in the suppression of evil cultivators within the territory, or processing raw materials for various purposes, they are basically the same as other The sect has the same arrangements for its outer disciples.
The outer disciples have to do all the dirty work, and the sect has very few benefits.
To put it more appropriately, outer disciples are temporary workers.
The Luoyun Sect's approach is to use the book "Basics of Luoyun Technique" as bait to lure casual cultivators to work as temporary workers.
The purpose of this should be that temporary workers save money.
After all, temporary workers bring their own dry food and do not need to pay any sect benefits. When they die, they are directly thrown into mass graves.
Taking his best talisman-making skills and comparing it with the value of the Qingyang amulet, Lu Zhong estimated the speed at which he accumulated contribution points, and found that it would take him three years to make the talisman before he could redeem it for a Luoyun talisman. Make the required contribution, and then use the token to exchange for the "Fundamentals of Falling Cloud Technique".
This is because the Qingyang amulet is of high value, and you can earn a lot of contribution points every time you make one.
Based on the average cultivation level of ordinary casual cultivators in the early stage of Qi refining, most people have not mastered the various skills of cultivation. I am afraid that the speed of earning contribution points will be extremely slow. It is estimated that they will have to work hard for the Luoyun Sect all their lives before they can redeem them. Come to such a basic book on magic.
And even if I finally get the book, I'm afraid that I won't be able to use it because I am too old, and I will have to leave it to future generations.
"This is a true portrayal of the low-level casual cultivators." Lu Zhong suddenly realized something.
Only after six generations of struggle can one cultivate a disciple of the sect, thereby achieving a family or family's class rise, thus improving one's status in the world of cultivation.
Loose cultivation is really too hard, and Lu Zhong himself knows this very well.
If it weren't for the foundation of Li Dong's talisman making book, which let him know how to analyze and learn talismans from the basic principles, he would not be able to successfully master the secret talisman of Qingyang. He would still have to work with a large number of talisman makers in the city. Volume, relying on hard work day and night to make talismans to earn cultivation resources. The little blood and sweat spirit stones obtained not only support the cultivation of Linghuan Dharmakaya, but may not even be able to meet the demand for Peiyuan Dan.
Until now, because the foundation of the technique is not strong, I have to seek to supplement the foundation.
In comparison, the disciples of the sect are doing much better.
There are carefully matched sets of exercises to choose from, as well as a supporting training system to follow step by step. It is said that the elders of the sect will give regular lectures to answer the problems and confusion encountered by the disciples in their cultivation.
It can be said that the disciples of the sect are walking on a smooth road. There are predecessors who have overcome thorns and obstacles on the road ahead. If you follow the steps step by step, you can achieve success.
Unlike a casual cultivator, you have to explore and make mistakes on your own.
Sighing, Lu Zhong walked towards Wanfa Pavilion.
When asked, the result was no surprise
Like Mingfa Pavilion, Wanfa Pavilion wants to obtain basic books on spells, making talismans, and alchemy, or purchase high-level spells suitable for the Qi refining period, as well as "object control techniques". Special spells must also be used as "temporary workers" to accumulate contribution points.
It's just that compared to Luoyun Sect, Wanfa Pavilion's acquisition conditions are less demanding.
There are four main ways to obtain contributions from Wanfa Pavilion.
Submit your own improvement or improvement plan for existing spells. As long as you can successfully pass the verification of Wanfa Pavilion, you will receive a large amount of contribution points, which can even be directly exchanged for basic classics.
Lu Zhong had no idea about this route. He naturally knew very well what his specific situation was.
Submitting various magic books, various lost spells, or the magic insights of certain monks throughout their lives. The books also need to pass the inspection of Wanfa Pavilion. No contribution points will be obtained if you submit them repeatedly.
After Lu Zhong finished reading, he went directly to the next item.
There are two types of positions in Wanfa Pavilion: enshrinement and guest qing. The envoy needs to be permanently stationed in Wanfa Pavilion and is responsible for resolving affairs disputes in each branch, escorting classics, etc., while guest qing works on a temporary basis and is usually free, but If Wanfa Pavilion has a request, you cannot refuse it casually.
In terms of contribution acquisition, take the middle stage of Qi Refining as an example.
If you want to make the contribution required to collect a basic volume of the classics as a worshiper, it will take three years to achieve the goal without additional contribution point income. Ke Qing needs to serve for five years. If you work for Wanfa Pavilion, you will receive additional contribution points, which can shorten the accumulation time of contribution points.
"Are you your guest?" Lu Zhong continued to read.
The last way is to spend spiritual stones in Wanfa Pavilion, which can be converted into contribution points.
I figured it out and immediately suppressed the thoughts in my mind.
This is for the nouveau riche, and has nothing to do with casual cultivators like him who have a small amount of money.
After much deliberation, Lu Zhong decided to serve as a guest minister in Wanfa Pavilion. In this way, apart from occasionally doing things for Wanfa Pavilion, his usual cultivation would not be delayed. At most, it would occupy part of the time for making talismans.
"If you squeeze it, just squeeze it."
He was wide awake.
Making talismans is just a means to obtain spiritual stones, just like serving as a guest to obtain basic magic books. It cannot affect the ultimate goal, which is the improvement of one's own realm. Otherwise, it is putting the cart before the horse.
After telling Zhike his decision, Lu Zhong was politely invited to the second floor of Wanfa Pavilion.
The furnishings upstairs are different from those in the lobby on the first floor. They are no longer luxurious furnishings that clearly show off financial resources and strength. There are no various counters that are obviously expensive at first glance, as well as various magnificent curtain decorations. Instead, they are replaced by various decorations. A kind of low-key luxury, just like the inconspicuous incense burner in the corner, the incense burned inside has a calming effect.
Lu Zhong had already had the idea of buying incense. He couldn't help but look at the maid who brought him up. He glanced at the graceful body covered with only a layer of gauze and asked curiously: "How many spiritual stones do you need to buy such incense?" arrive?"
"Return to the Immortal Master, Ning Shenxiang is not for sale." The maid leaned back and said respectfully.
"It's just incense. I can give you a box as a gift to my fellow Taoist." As an elegant male voice came in, a gentle middle-aged man wearing a green Taoist robe came over.
With a smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said, "I'm Gao Xuan, the manager of Wanfa Pavilion in Yanling Mountain. I wonder what I should call you?"
"Lv Zhong." Lu Zhong told the truth.
It's not that he is stupid, but that Wanfa Pavilion is powerful enough and the power behind it is unimaginable. Instead of making up random things and being suspected of having ulterior motives, it is better to be honest, which may gain more trust.
"It turns out to be Master Lu, come and take a seat here!"
Gao Xuan led Lu Zhong to sit down with a smile, and ordered the maid aside: "Go and make a pot of Yunxi spring tea that just arrived!"
"Fellow Taoist wants to serve as a guest of Wanfa Pavilion. Naturally, this pavilion warmly welcomes this. I just heard that Master Lu Fu is doing this in exchange for a basic book on magic. May I ask if this is the case?" Gao Xuan raised his sleeves lightly. , put his hands on the armrest and said politely.
"That's right." Lu Zhong nodded and asked doubtfully: "What's the problem?"
"No, it's just that I have better suggestions here." Gao Xuan laughed and said straight to the point without any nonsense: "I have heard that Master Lu Fu is good at making Qingyang body protection secret talisman. Why don't fellow Taoists tell us about this talisman?" Compile your experience and experience into a book and exchange magic books with me?"
Hearing this, Lu Zhong remained silent and fell into deep thought.
There are rules in the industry, and he is not a new talisman maker. He has long known that there are also some unwritten rules in the talisman-making profession. One of them is that you are not allowed to compile a talisman-making experience book.
That is to say, the talisman maker can compile a talisman making book, such as the "Common Talisman Making Method" by Qinghe layman, or the "Qingyang Protective Secret Talisman" by Qingyangmen Fengyuan, or the talisman making book like Li Dong Na is a one-on-one person who teaches talismans to others after collecting high amounts of spiritual stones.
Only a book on how to make talismans cannot be compiled.
Similar rules also exist among alchemists and weapon refiners.
Lu Zhong didn't know what the consequences would be if he violated the rules. After all, there was no talisman maker's guild in Yanlingshanfang City, but he could guess the purpose of Gao Xuan's words, which was probably a kind of temptation and test.
If the test is successful, Wanfa Pavilion can get the experience of making the Qingyang amulet, and then resell it through its own channels, which will definitely earn a lot of spiritual stones.
If the test is successful, Lu Zhong's character can be preliminarily determined, saving some review time.
"As expected of the manager of Wanfa Pavilion." Lu Zhong sighed silently in his heart.
At this moment, the sound of light footsteps came from outside, and the maid just left and returned, holding an antique saucer in her hand. There was a teapot and several teacups in the saucer, all of which were rare and exquisite.
The saucer, teapot and cup are not the focus, the focus is the rich aroma of tea.
"Fellow Taoist, you can think about it slowly, but this Yunxi Spring Tea is a must-try. This tea is also specially made by this pavilion and cannot be obtained from other places. Not only does Yunxi Spring Tea have a good aroma and color, but it is also a unique tea." I grow spiritual tea that is rich in the spiritual energy of plants and trees, and it is thanks to my Taoist friends that I can have a taste of it."
Gao Xuan picked up the tea cup and said with a smile.
He took a sip of tea first, with a look of enjoyment on his face.
Lu Zhong also took a bite.
The tea rolled down his throat and into his stomach, and traces of pure spiritual energy escaped. It was immediately refined and absorbed by the Four Spiritual Skills, which actually made his cultivation significantly improved, which was worth a normal day's hard training.
"How's it going? Isn't this tea good?" Gao Xuan put down the empty tea cup with a smile on his face.
"Indeed." Lu Zhong nodded.
There is no denying that Yunxi Spring Tea is indeed the best.
After drinking a whole cup of spiritual tea, the improvement in cultivation can be worth half a month's hard work.
Chapter 96 Basics of Spells
