txolops Chapter 19 Heavenly Thunder Child! Talisman Treasure!
Chapter 19 Heavenly Thunder Child! Talisman Treasure!
Chapter 19 Heavenly Thunder Child! Talisman Treasure!
翌日清晨，天光微亮.
Lin Chuan sat cross-legged in the quiet room, watching the golden hexagram appear before him as expected:
Today's divination result: Minor auspiciousness.
[The divination results: You returned to Yellow Maple Valley and found a storage bag belonging to a Qi Refining stage cultivator on Yellow Stone Slope.]
"Huangshipo..." A thoughtful look flashed in Lin Chuan's eyes.
That was a barren slope that was a must-pass on the way back to Huangfeng Valley, with jagged rocks, and few people stopped there on ordinary days.
A thought struck him, and all the divination he had encountered over this period of time began to connect in his mind.
When I decided to leave the market, the divination indicated "moderate misfortune"—there would be calamity blocking my way.
If you want to rent a courtyard for long-term seclusion, the divination indicates "great fortune" - the tranquil courtyard contains the "Wuji Array Classic".
Yesterday I decided to return to my sect, and today the divination has given me the corresponding instructions.
"This divination... seems to sense my intentions and, based on my next move, provide corresponding auspicious or inauspicious omens and guidance on opportunities?"
Lin Chuan muttered to himself, a flash of understanding appearing in his eyes.
If that's the case, then the wonderful uses of this divination tool go beyond just daily fortune telling.
It's more like a portable "crisis warning" and "opportunity navigation" system, which can reveal the dangers and opportunities that may be encountered on the road ahead of time after he makes a decision.
"If used properly, it can bring good fortune and avoid misfortune, minimizing risks and maximizing returns." A smile appeared on Lin Chuan's lips.
Of course, this is merely his speculation based on past experience and may not be entirely accurate.
The mystery and profundity of the hexagrams are far beyond his current full comprehension.
Regardless, this discovery gave him a clearer vision for the future.
He got up and packed his belongings, carefully putting away all his personal items in the tranquil courtyard.
Today is the day to leave.
After finishing his preparations, Lin Chuan did not leave the market immediately.
He put on the gray cloak, the hood hanging down to cover his face, and his aura was concealed by the "Hidden Spirit Technique," making him completely inconspicuous.
After passing through the bustling main street, Lin Chuan stepped into Wanbaolou once again.
In the private room on the second floor, the same innkeeper with a goatee and shrewd eyes still greeted us.
"Fellow Daoist, it's been a long time. What would you like to order today?" The shopkeeper asked with a smile, his gaze lingering on Lin Chuan's cloak for a moment.
"I need something that can save my life," Lin Chuan's voice came through the cloak, slightly deep. "The more powerful the better, price is not an issue."
A glint of light flashed in the shopkeeper's eyes: "Fellow Daoist, you've come at the right time. Our shop has recently acquired two rare treasures that are not usually seen."
He patted the storage bag, and two exquisite rosewood boxes appeared on the table.
First, open the first wooden box.
The box was lined with soft brocade, and in the center lay a blue bead the size of a longan.
The bead's surface is smooth, with faint, fine silver electric patterns flowing within it, occasionally flashing a chilling blue arc of light. Even through the brocade, one can feel the violent energy contained within.
"This item is called 'Heavenly Thunder Seed'."
The shopkeeper lowered his voice, adding a touch of solemnity: "It is said that hundreds of years ago, a mysterious cultivator used a secret method to intercept and condense the lightning of heaven and earth. Each grain possesses immense power; even a Foundation Establishment cultivator would suffer a great loss if confronted head-on, and the slightest carelessness could result in serious injury or even death."
He paused for a moment: "Originally there were seventy-three pills, but the method of refining them has long been lost, and very few remain today. This one was obtained from an ancient cultivator's mansion after much effort."
"Tian Lei Zi..." Lin Chuan was shocked.
He remembered that in the original story, Han Li bought a Heavenly Thunder Seed from Wanbaolou and later performed extraordinary feats in the Blood Forbidden Land.
Could this be the one?
Seeing Lin Chuan hesitate, the shopkeeper opened the second wooden box.
The wooden box was slightly larger, lined with bright yellow silk, and on top of it lay a solitary talisman.
The talisman paper is pale gold in color and has a strange texture; it is neither paper nor silk.
On the surface of the talisman was a golden spear, its shaft long and slender, its tip sharp, and its tassel like fire. Every stroke was lifelike, as if it might burst from the paper at any moment!
Even more strangely, the entire talisman exuded a faint magical pressure, which, though weak, was solid and heavy, unlike ordinary talismans.
"A talisman!" Lin Chuan blurted out.
"Fellow Daoist, you are indeed exceptionally knowledgeable."
The shopkeeper stroked his beard and smiled, "It is indeed a talisman treasure. This is a rare item that only cultivators at the Core Formation stage or above can make. It seals part of the power of their own magic weapon into specially made talisman paper. When used, it can temporarily unleash part of the magic weapon's power. Although it is not as powerful as a real magic weapon, it far surpasses top-tier magic artifacts. It is jokingly called a 'pseudo-magic weapon' by fellow cultivators in the cultivation world. It is an excellent trump card for the weak to overcome the strong and for turning the tide in desperate situations."
He pointed to the golden spear on the talisman: "This talisman is called the 'Golden Spear Talisman.' It seals a portion of the power of a metal-attribute offensive magic weapon. Once activated, it is incredibly powerful, specifically designed to break through protective auras and defensive magic artifacts."
Lin Chuan looked at the two treasures in the wooden box, his eyes flashing with fervor.
Heavenly Thunder Child, a single strike can threaten a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
The Golden Spear Talisman is virtually unstoppable by anyone in the Qi Refining stage!
Having these two items by your side gives you two trump cards that can turn the tide of battle!
"What's the price?" Lin Chuan asked in a deep voice.
The shopkeeper held up two fingers: "Heavenly Thunder Child, one thousand low-grade spirit stones. Golden Spear Talisman, one thousand five hundred low-grade spirit stones."
Two thousand five hundred spirit stones!
This price is enough to deter the vast majority of Qi Refining cultivators.
Even ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators would have to think twice about it.
Lin Chuan quickly made a mental calculation.
He still had a little over 1,200 low-grade spirit stones left, nearly half short of the 2,500 required.
However, during his five months in the market, he used divination to find bargains and sell medicinal materials, and he accumulated quite a few good things.
"I don't have enough spirit stones on me," Lin Chuan said frankly, "but I have other treasures to offer as a discount. Would you be willing to take a look?"
"Of course," the shopkeeper replied with an unchanged smile. "Bartering is a common practice in this establishment."
Lin Chuan took out several items from his storage bag and placed them on the table one by one:
A 300-year-old "Blood-Veined Ginseng" placed in a jade box is full of medicinal power and glows with a red light.
A fist-sized, fiery red "Crimson Spirit Crystal" is an excellent material for crafting fire-attribute magical artifacts.
A piece of "Yin Wood" that is two hundred years old is as hard as iron and emits a faint, cold aura. It can be used to refine special magical artifacts or to set up Yin-attribute formations.
Finally, there was a pale red jade slip—this was a copy of the contents of the "Hundred Herbs Elixir Classic," which he naturally kept as the original.
The shopkeeper's eyes flashed with surprise, and he stepped forward to check each item.
"A three-hundred-year-old Crimson Flame Fruit is worth about four hundred spirit stones. A high-quality Crimson Spirit Crystal is worth three hundred spirit stones. A two-hundred-year-old Yin Wood is worth about two hundred spirit stones," the shopkeeper pondered. "As for this alchemy scripture jade slip..."
He probed the jade slip with his divine sense, and after a moment, he looked up, his eyes showing a hint of solemnity: "The alchemy insights are detailed, and the formulas are precious. Although not unique, they are still quite valuable. What do you think of the price of five hundred spirit stones, fellow Daoist?"
Lin Chuan nodded: "Okay."
In this way, the total value of the items deducted is 1,400 spirit stones, which, together with his 1,200 spirit stones, is enough.
After a thorough inventory and handover, the shopkeeper pushed two sandalwood boxes in front of Lin Chuan: "The Heavenly Thunder Seed and the Golden Spear Talisman are yours, fellow Daoist. Happy transaction."
Lin Chuan carefully put away the wooden box and placed it inside the storage bag.