Learning the art of observing Qi, Chen Yun looked around curiously like a curious baby.
For instance, the preglow particles in the ink on the pages appear as black porous crystalline state, and also like the dew's preglow particles, they appear in a V-shape water color.
Although it looks blurred, the colors and shapes can be roughly distinguished.
In addition, Chen Yun found that with the art of observing Qi, he could only see objects within a few meters close by. Once the distance exceeded this, he couldn't observe them anymore.
Another point is that the use of observation art consumes a lot of true qi.
After just a short while of activation, he realized that his true qi was depleting.
"I originally thought that reaching the level of a nine-tier cultivator was quite good. I never expected that, after a moment of activating the observation technique of Qi, my true qi would be about to run out."
Chen Yun shook his head helplessly and then stopped using the observation technique of Qi.
In the end, it's all due to my shallow cultivation.
He knew that even a small technique like observation of Qi would consume so much true qi. If it were more powerful techniques like fire magic or thunder magic, it would definitely consume even more true qi.
This made Chen Yun even more determined to refine his essence into qi in the future and strive to generate more true qi.
"By the way, Cai Rujin said that if I could use the art of observing Qi, he would teach me how to make talismans."
Chen Yun pondered, since he had learned the art of observing Qi, it was time to learn how to make talismans.
After all, Zhang Qian was going to leave the mountain in a few days.
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The talisman hall.
Chen Yun walked in and saw Cai Rujin and Zheng Wen-shu chatting.
On the contrary, he didn't see Ren's shadow, probably busy with something.
He offered a bow proactively, "Big Brother Zheng, Junior Brother Cai."
Zheng Wen-shu turned his head and smiled, saying, "Brother Chen."
Cai Rujin followed, "Uncle Chen."
After the greetings, they were in the middle of casual conversation.
Being very curious about the cultivation levels of Cai Rujin and Zheng Wen-shu, Chen Yun secretly activated the art of observing Qi.
This is better than activating the art of observing Qi.
As soon as he activated the art of observing Qi, he saw that Cai Rujin's whole body was radiant, shining brightly like a furnace in the dark night, not only illuminating the entire room but almost burning up half of the sky.
It's clear that his cultivation is extraordinary and shocking!
What puzzled Chen Yun was that it was Zheng Wen-shu who had no signs of essence light manifesting on him.
No, it's not just that there's no essence light to see.
Even with the art of observing Qi, he found that Zheng Wen-shu had no "life energy" at all, as if he didn't exist in this world.
You must know that even dead objects like paper or wood, when viewed with the art of observing Qi, would emit a glow.
And Zheng Wen-shu has no life force?
Chen Yun almost thought that the art of observing Qi was ineffective.
Just as he was puzzled, Zheng Wen-shu said with a smile that wasn't a smile, "Brother Chen, it's fine for you to secretly observe the art of observing Qi on me and Rujin. However, if you try to spy on others using this technique, you might cause some trouble."
Chen Yun hadn't expected to be caught in the act, and he also learned that secretly using the art of observing Qi was a taboo in the cultivation world. He hurriedly said, "Thank you for the reminder, Senior Brother Zheng."
"It's nothing," Zheng Wen-shu winked his eyes, "Did you have any doubts when you used the art of observing Qi to look at me just now?"
Chen Yun expressed his doubts in his heart.
Zheng Wen-shu laughed loudly, "Hahaha, did you not know that the art of observing Qi cannot detect the Qi of a true Daoist cultivator?"
Chen Yun was shocked, "Senior Brother Zheng, have you refined a Golden Dan?"
Seeing his shocked expression, Zheng Wen-shu felt very pleased and stroked his long beard, "I've recently achieved something and luckily refined a Golden Dan."
As he spoke, he looked at Chen Yun with a deep meaning, "Speaking of which, my dear brother could achieve such speed in refining the Golden Dan, I must thank you."
Chen Yun didn't understand what he meant, but still congratulated him, "Congratulations to Senior Brother Zheng on refining the Golden Dan."
Zheng Wen-shu puffed out his chest and was satisfied, then chatted with Chen Yun for a few more sentences before leaving.
At this time, Chen Yun looked at Cai Rujin and asked casually, "By the way, Junior Brother Cai, why haven't I seen Brother Wang and Brother Wang's shadow recently?"
"Oh, they went down the mountain to accumulate good deeds," Cai Rujin explained, "Every spring and summer, all formal disciples of Daoist Academy learn from me, and senior brother even though he is just beginning to join the circle, I think that after Brother Wang comes back, he will also be arranged by Master to accumulate good deeds."
Chen Yun asked curiously, "Accumulate good deeds?"
"Yes, it usually lasts for one to three months," Cai Rujin explained carefully: "As for us disciples with a slightly deeper cultivation, we need to cut demons and exorcise ghosts to accumulate good deeds. If it's you, Uncle Chen, you just started your journey and your cultivation is still relatively weak. Perhaps Master will let you go down the mountain to help the poor, or catch small ghosts and things like that. Generally speaking, it is relatively simple."
Learning that accumulating good deeds is not difficult, Chen Yun didn't worry about it.
He changed the subject and asked, "Junior Brother Cai, you mentioned earlier that once I learn the art of observing Qi, I can make talismans. How exactly are talismans made?"
Cai Rujin didn't answer immediately, instead reaching out his hand and pointing to the long table, "Uncle Chen, please sit down. I will explain it to you in detail."
"Alright."
Chen Yun sat down beside the long table.
Cai Rujin picked up a few already drawn talismans and spread them out on the table, pointing to the patterns on them, "You see, this is a talisman."
Chen Yun looked at the talisman that brings peace and eliminates disasters, "I see it, then what?"
"This talisman is not drawn randomly; each one has its own magical abilities, but they need true qi to be infused," Cai Rujin explained in detail. "You just need to evenly inject your true qi into these talisman patterns, and then the talisman will take effect. The vermilion ink I have prepared has the ability to store true qi. Generally speaking, when true qi is injected, it can last for about a year. During this time, the true qi will gradually consume until it no longer has any effect."
It makes sense.
Chen Yun finally understood why Cai Rujin told him to learn the art of observing Qi before making talismans.
Because it requires channeling true qi from within the body and infusing it into the talisman patterns. If one cannot consciously control the qi with their spirit, it's impossible to do so.
Just as he was pondering, Cai Rujin was still explaining, "When your cultivation is shallow, you need to do this. Once your cultivation is slightly deeper, you can directly draw talismans on yellow paper with true qi, making the talisman have magical functions. In addition, if your cultivation is particularly profound, you don't even need yellow paper to carry it; you can directly condense the talisman with true qi. This can instantly unleash the power of calling wind and rain, moving mountains and rivers. Of course, those with profound cultivation generally learn more powerful techniques and will not usually use talismans unless necessary. For example, special talismans like inviting gods to help in defeating demons and ghosts."
Chen Yun listened intently.
After Cai Rujin had given an introduction, he took out a pile of talismans for Chen Yun to try and infuse with true qi as a practice session.
Chen Yun picked up a peace and disaster talisman and began to infuse it with true qi.
At first, true qi was successfully injected into the talisman.
However, the next moment, perhaps due to the uneven injection of true qi.
Suddenly, the talisman ignited.
Upon seeing this, Cai Rujin seemed to have thought of something and added, "Oh, yes. If one has true qi and wants to use a talisman, no need to burn it with ordinary fire. Just inject a wisp of true qi to disrupt the stability of the talisman, and it will automatically ignite. In this way, it can produce its intended effects."
Chen Yun quickly replied, "Thank you."
He finally understood why the Daoists just had to hold the talisman in their hands, and the talisman would automatically burn. It was because they were breaking the stability of the structure, allowing the energy within the talisman to release naturally.
Since injecting true qi was relatively simple, Cai Rujin did not elaborate further.
To become familiar with the process of making talismans, Chen Yun spent the whole day continuously injecting true qi into the talismans.
During this time, there were several instances where the true qi was depleted, forcing him to stop and cultivate to restore it.
Time flew by.
Soon, the sun set and it was evening.
At this moment, Chen Yun is facing a peace and disaster talisman as if facing a great enemy.
He has already injected true qi into it halfway.
As long as there are no mistakes from now on, he is about to successfully make his first talisman in his life.
Perhaps because of the whole day's practice, he has become more skilled in controlling true qi.
Now, true qi is slowly injected into the talisman along his fingers, evenly like still water, without a ripple.
Finally, when the last wisp of true qi was injected, Chen Yun collapsed as if he were exhausted and fell to the ground.
Hah, it's exhausting.
He couldn't help but secretly sigh, but his heart was incredibly excited.
He had finally made his first talisman!
Thinking back on these days, Chen Yun couldn't help but feel a bit melancholy. To prepare a gift for Zhang Qian for his departure, he not only understood the inner dan technique from "Farewell Song" and cultivated true qi, but also learned how to truly make talismans.
All in all, he had gained a great deal.
He finally feels like a cultivator.
