Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 923 - 405: Fourth Rank Upper Grade Talisman Inheritance; Duan Shuang Breaks Through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul_2
Previously on Cultivation Starts from Farming...
He came to believe more firmly that his choice to forge a deep bond with Xu Ping in the past counted as one of the smartest moves in his entire life.
Within the spacious hall, the pair sat down, one as host and the other as guest.
Xu Ping himself managed the teapot, filling a cup brimming with Spiritual Qi for Liang Ming.
Liang Ming hastily took it with both hands, a touch flustered.
Few in the Outer Sea could claim such honor—a powerhouse rivaling Late-stage Cultivators serving tea in person.
Following some light chatter and fond memories, Liang Ming turned solemn as he delved into the main topic.
From his chest, he first retrieved a storage pouch and a chilled jade box sealed with layers of Restriction talismans, setting them upon the table.
"Fellow Daoist Xu, these are the resources the Alliance tasked me to bring."
Liang Ming indicated the jade box, face grave, "This treasure cost the Alliance considerable effort to obtain."
With a hand seal, he released the box’s Restrictions.
The moment the lid rose, a refreshing scent like moonlight wafted out, carrying vast Star Power that nourished the Divine Soul with profound Dao Rhythms, permeating the silent chamber.
A Spirit Plant rested within the jade box, its hue a profound starry blue like a lingzhi mushroom, its surface twinkling like actual stars.
"Star Spirit Mushroom!"
Xu Ping’s gaze lit up instantly, his tone brimming with delight.
This was exactly the treasure he had traded a massive hoard of Alliance contribution points for, on behalf of Duan Shuang.
Its power was focused but utterly heaven-shaking.
It offered immense aid to Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators aiming for Mid-stage, with miraculous prowess in fostering and growing the Nascent Soul!
Duan Shuang’s Divine Sense had long hit Mid-stage Nascent Soul level.
She merely needed to build up her Mana and seize that crucial breakthrough chance.
Aided by this mushroom, her odds of reaching mid-stage would soar far beyond ordinary.
Even better... post-breakthrough, their future Divine Sense Dual Cultivation would yield doubled efficiency and gains!
Xu Ping shut the lid, stowing it away with a grin: "Many thanks, Fellow Daoist Liang. This is exactly what Xu Mou desperately requires."
Liang Ming witnessed this and sighed in wonder: "Star Spirit Mushroom... When I first entered Nascent Soul, I craved it endlessly yet never obtained it."
"Yet now, for Fellow Daoist Xu, it comes at a mere word..."
He shook his head, voice laced with pure admiration, free of envy.
At Xu Ping’s stature, commanding such treasures was only natural.
Xu Ping laughed lightly, offering no further words.
True, contribution points challenged Early and Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators greatly, yet for Xu Ping, they meant simply hunting a few more ancient Nascent Soul demons.
Next, Liang Ming slid the storage pouch forward: "Fellow Daoist Xu, inside lies the leftover piece of Fourth Rank Lower Grade Spirit Vein gathered by the Alliance. Time was short, so we secured just this fragment. Hope Fellow Daoist doesn’t mind."
Xu Ping’s Divine Sense probed the pouch, revealing a pristine white root pulsing with dense Spiritual Qi, radiating a thick earthen Spiritual Qi essence.
It was none other than the remnant of a Fourth Rank Lower Grade Spirit Vein!
"Fellow Daoist Liang has labored much; this suffices amply, and Xu Mou is delighted," Xu Ping nodded with a smile.
A mosquito leg still counts as flesh; steady gathering boosts Spirit Veins over time.
"With Fellow Daoist content, the Alliance’s mission stands fully accomplished," Liang Ming exhaled in relief, his grin widening.
He then changed subjects: "Now, onto the personal dealings between our Mystic Water Sect and Fellow Daoist."
Liang Ming’s look turned a shade graver: "Fellow Daoist Xu, the sword-refining materials you asked the sect to gather come in many varieties with strict quality demands. We’ve assembled roughly thirty percent so far."
"When complete, I’ll bring them personally to you."
"Appreciate the hard work; no rush on this," Xu Ping responded mildly.
Upgrading the Magic Sword demanded time, and Xu Ping was prepared for that.
Liang Ming nodded, then flashed a sly smile, voice hushed: "But there’s excellent news on another front."
"Fellow Daoist once sought a Fourth Rank Upper Grade legacy in trade... The sect has agreed!"
"Oh?"
Xu Ping’s heart surged with elation at the news.
Treasures such as a Fourth Rank Upper Grade legacy are jealously guarded by the major sects, seldom passed around.
Xu Ping immediately inquired: "What legacy is that?"
Liang Ming dropped the suspense, retrieved a distinctive blue jade slip etched with rippling water motifs, and presented it with a smile:
"It's the legacy of Talisman Making!"
Xu Ping's eyes sparkled as he swiftly took the jade slip, plunging his Divine Sense inside.
At once, a massive surge of intricate and arcane symbols, illustrations, and equations flooded his Sea of Consciousness.
The material inside proved exhaustive, encompassing every talisman crafting technique from Fourth Rank Lower Grade up to Fourth Rank Upper Grade—thorough and elaborate.
Even greater joy filled Xu Ping upon discovering the legacy's concluding chapter, which astonishingly outlined three quasi-Fifth Rank talismans.
Even if only "quasi-Fifth Rank," the power they described vastly outstripped Fourth Rank Upper Grade limits.
Once drawn and unleashed successfully, their devastating might could even inflict severe wounds on typical Late-stage Nascent Soul experts.
The worth of this legacy surpassed Xu Ping's wildest anticipations.
Not just advancing his talisman expertise tremendously, those three quasi-Fifth Rank talismans possessed immeasurable value.
Undoubtedly, producing them called for extraordinarily rigorous materials.
Like needing the primary trunk from Fifth Rank Spirit Wood as talisman paper, or employing Spirit Skin from Divinity Transformation Stage Demon Beasts as the medium...
Based on Xu Ping's existing resources, securing such materials quickly remained a tough feat.
Still, possessing a clear path and prospect beat aimless wandering!
"Your sect's lavish present—Xu Mou shall cherish it deeply!" Xu Ping stored the jade slip away, cupping his hands in earnest gratitude.