Chen Xi couldnât help but feel slightly curious when he saw the stupefaction on Meng Kong and Luo Chongâs faces.
âBrother, Iâve heard Instructor Meng Kong say that soul visualization techniques are extremely rare. No more than three powers within Pine Mist City possess a visualization technique.â
âThe reason that visualization techniques are valuable is because theyâre unable to be passed down in the form of jade slips or physical writing and illustrations. Instead, it requires being personally passed down by the original owner via a type of Secret Technique, and is only able to be passed down to one person and not be passed on widely. This is precisely also the reason why itâs so rare.â
Chen Hao noticed Chen Xiâs confusion and explained by his ears in a low voice. âHowever, Iâve also heard that those ancient sects with abundant hidden resources and reserves possesses different Visualization Secret Treasures that are forged by remarkable figures using their own thoughts. One can comprehend a visualization method through these Visualization Secret Treasures, like the Inscribed Swordstone of the Wandering Sword Sect is a mysterious Visualization Secret Treasure.â
Chen Xi came to a suddenly understanding as he recalled the Fuxi Divine Statue within his mind, and only now did he deeply feel it become valuable.
âIâll learn a visualization technique as soon as possible. If Iâm still unable to comprehend the mystery of the structure of these talisman markings at that time, then Iâll come look for you again.â Qin Hongmian clenched her small fists and her clear eyes emitted a light of burning staunchness as she waved her hand at Chen Xi before turning and leaving.
âMeng Kong, forget it this time. Iâll surely battle you next time!â Luo Chong was unable to care about asking Chen Xi about the visualization technique when he saw Qin Hongmian leaving. He fiercely glared at Meng Kong before leaving rather unwillingly.
âThe madman finally left.â Meng Kong smiled when he saw the two of them leaving, then he turned around to look at Chen Xi with a strange gaze. âNo wonder you advanced so quickly. So it turns out that youâve cultivated a visualization technique.â
âProbably.â Chen Xi casually replied and was unwilling to speak any more about it.
âA visualization technique is extremely marvellous, and extremely rare and valuable. Donât talk about this with anyone in the future, otherwise, your life might be in danger.â
Meng Kong smiled. âBut donât worry, although Luo Chong is a madman, he will surely not reveal your secret.â
Chen Xi nodded, but he secretly thought in his heart,
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The next day, Meng Kong brought Chen Hao along to step foot on the path to Dragon Lake City.
Chen Xi was already feeling sad and reluctant because of his younger brotherâs departure, so when he saw Bai Wanqing bringing Xixi along to leave with Meng Kong, his mood became even more downcast.
âBrother, donât worry. Iâll work extremely hard. You have to take good care of yourself as well. Be sure to not be worried about meâŚâ
âChen Xi, since the day I brought Chen Hao to see Meng Kong, Iâd already promised to leave Pine Mist City and return to Dragon Lake City with him. You have to take good care of yourself, and if you go to Dragon Lake City you must come see Aunt Bai.â
âBig Brother Chen Xi, Xixi is leaving. This is the green orange candy that Xixi love the most, weâll each eat half. After youâve eaten it, then youâre Xixiâs best friend. BYE!â
The voices of Chen Hao, Aunt Bai, and Xixi still lingered in his ears as Chen Xi sat in his room and stared blankly for a long time before slowly opening a beautiful note in his hand.
Hu~
Chen Xi heaved a long sigh after he finished reading the note.
Chen Xi had reaped great benefit from the long conversation last night with Meng Kong, the sword cultivator that was the strongest in Pine Mist Institution. He understood that even though his cultivation surged in advancement all the way, the strength that he was able to exert was just barely satisfactory. Tracing it to its cause, it was still because of that he only took consideration to his talisman crafting and culinary arts, and had neglected the cultivation of martial techniques.
Now when he saw the note Meng Kong left especially for him, at the same time that Chen Xi felt grateful, a heroic spirit couldnât help but arise in his heart.
In the past, due to having to bring home the bacon and help his younger brother pay his tuition, his time was all used on crafting talismans and learning culinary arts, and he completely had no time to cultivate martial techniques. Now, after Chen Hao left, he only needed to complete the payment for Pine Mist Institution's tuition and he could pull out some time to properly cultivate martial techniques.
Chen Xi silently pondered for a long time before walking out of his room.
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Zhang General Store.
Due to the new-version talismans being sold to exhaustion, the explosive scene of rushing to purchase the talismans in a frenzy all these days had gradually calmed down.
But, compared to before, the reputation of the Zhang General Store has already resounded in the entire Pine Mist City, and the daily flow of customers was a few times more than before. Under these circumstances, Boss Zhang Dayong didnât have to worry about being unable to earn spirit stones.
âUncle Zhang.â Chen Xi pushed open the door and entered.
The eyes of Zhang Dayong who was sleeping behind the counter suddenly sprang open upon hearing Chen Xi and his face beamed with smiles. Moreover, the ten plus talisman crafting apprentices that were busy at the side all stopped their actions, and their faces all emitted a sense of admiration and envy.
Because of the appearance of the new version first-grade talismans, all of the talisman crafting apprentices benefited from Chen Xi and obtained a great increase in their salary. How could they still ridicule and mock Chen Xi as before?
Chen Xi has been staying within the Clear Stream Restaurantâs Quiet Room all this time, so he didnât know the explosive degree that his new version talismans were welcomed in the market, and he also didnât know that heâd been crowned with the honorary title of âMysterious Grand Talisman Master.â
So, he swept everyone with a slightly curious gaze and compared to the other people present, his mood was much calmer.
Zhang Dayong had a smile on his face as he invited Chen Xi into an elegant room, then Zhang Da Yong feigned anger as he said, âKid! You disappeared for an entire 15 days and you still have the face to see me?â
Chen Xi slightly blushed with shame. âUncle, I had some other matters to attend to during these past few days, and was unable to get away from it for some time, soâŚâ
âAlright, youâve already grown up, and you have your own matters to attend to. Uncle can understand.â Zhang Dayong waved his hand as he seemed not to mind as he spoke, then he smiled as he asked, âHow many talismans have you crafted before coming this time?â
Chen Xi shook his head and deliberated before saying, âUncle Zhang, Iâm afraid I wonât be able to craft talismans in the future, as I want to concentrate on cultivating martial techniques to increase my strength.â
Zhang Dayong was stunned and only recovered from his shock after a long time, then he sighed with emotion. âI knew this day would come, but I never thought it would be so fast.â
Chen Xi had a slightly complicated mood as he walked out of Zhang general goods store.
If it wasnât for Zhang Dayong showing consideration for them during these past few years, then he, his younger brother, and his grandfather would probably have been reduced to beggars on the street since a long time ago. Now, for the sake of cultivating martial techniques, he had no choice but to leave this work, and he couldnât help but be slightly ashamed.
âUncle Zhang, I, Chen Xi, will never forget this kindness!â After standing before the Zhang general store signboard for a long time, a trace of staunchness flashed within Chen Xiâs eyes before he resolutely turned and left.
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Exquisite Pavilion.
The Exquisite Pavilion was a rather famous place in Pine Mist City that specialized in the sale of cultivation methods, from the low grade cultivation methods to high grade cultivation methods, it had everything that one expected to find. It greatly satisfied the needs of many independent cultivators and there was even no lack of powers like clans and institutions who had cultivators come here to uncover treasures.
Chen Xi currently stood before the counter and gazed at the superb collection of various martial technique ancient books, and wasnât sure where to start.
âSenior, do you want me to help you select some cultivation methods?â A beautiful female attendant nearby spoke and suggested.
Chen Xi thought for a moment, then asked, âWhat body refinement martial techniques do you have?â
The female attendant was startled and a trace of disdain flashed deep within her eyes. In Pine Mist City, body refiners were mostly some coolies of lowly status who had no money nor power and were extremely poor.
At this moment, when she heard Chen Xi wanted to purchase some body refinement cultivation methods, the female attendant naturally took him for a pauper that struggled in poverty.
âThereâs very few cultivation methods for body refinement, only around ten methods. Please look over here.â The female attendants attitude become extremely cold and she didnât even both to call him âSeniorâ as she pointed towards a corner of the counter.
âTiger Subduing Claw, Dragonform Footwork Technique, Great Demon Subduing Palm, Golden Roc Movement TechniqueâŚâ Chen Xi swept pass them one by one and couldnât help but say in amazement, âThe price of every single one is more than 100 spirit stones, and these are only basic body refinement martial skills. Doesnât the price seems slightly unreasonable?â
The female attendant was even more disdainful in her heart as she replied indifferently, âThese are all the valuable martial skills that my Exquisite Pavilion has gathered together, even if itâs a basic martial skill, itâs much more formidable compared to those common martial skills on the market. If you feel itâs expensive, then you can go look at other places.â
As she spoke, the female attendant turned and left, and she muttered, âIf you canât afford it then say you canât, still complaining itâs expensive. Hmph! These body refiners are truly poor to an unreasonable extent.â
Chen Xi shook his head and was lazy to fuss about it with the female attendant. He spent 100 spirit stones and purchased the Grand Collapsing Fist and has only just walked out of the Exquisite Pavilionâs door when he was called from behind.
âChen Xi!â The voice was deep and powerful.
Chen Xi turned around to see the tall and mighty Luo Chong walk out of Exquisite Pavilion.
âThese are 13 body refinement jade slips that the Young Miss bought for you. Take it,â said Luo Chong as he threw a Hundred Treasure Bag to Chen Xi before turning around and once again entering the Exquisite Pavilion.
Chen Xi was extremely stunned, then his gaze swept towards the Exquisite Pavilion and he surprisingly saw Qin Hongmian in a plain dress waving towards him.
But, Chen Xi was unable to accept this gift, as the saying goes, no gains without pains. He didnât want to owe this favour to her, so he once again walked into the Exquisite Pavilion, however after looking around, he noticed that Qin Hongmian had long since vanished.
âSenior, Iâm⌠Iâm sorry.â The female attendant walked over, seeming to have taken an extremely heavy blow, she apologized with a low voice that revealed a trace of dejection and dense reverence, and didnât have a trace of her earlier cold and cynical appearance.