CHAPTER 485: CHAPTER 207 LIFE SPIRIT TALISMAN_2

So, the new contract and cultivation plan.

Li Wushuang glanced at it and signed without hesitation.

He left with excitement.

Because Small Knife provided him with ample resources.

But there were also tasks, such as cultivating talents for the Little Knife Guild.

As for Small Knife, he had never left this courtyard.

The city was very safe, but even so, he hired guards at a high price.

In the eyes of other merchants, this was showing off.

Every ten days to half a month, someone would visit.

Initially, it was subordinates of the Little Knife Commerce Association and those family heads.

Not seeking profit, but popularity.

Yes, all chosen by Small Knife, family heads who were eloquent and socially adept.

It is only with the backing of the Little Knife Guild that they can mix in the city.

Otherwise, given their family background, they would at best go to a small town level.

Just being able to enter the city once in a lifetime to gain some experience would be enough.

But with the assistance of the Little Knife Guild, it was different.

Without worries, in the city, they mingled with ease and made many friends.

So gradually, these people brought their friends to visit Small Knife.

Those who came naturally had requests, whether for cultivation techniques or spirit fruit tree seedlings.

Here, they also collected some rare cultivation techniques and the like.

Small Knife operated this in the form of internal transactions, passed from person to person, and although the price was not discounted, there were often gifts and points given.

Friends who came for transactions were quite satisfied.

However, Small Knife always imposed restrictions, requiring a confidentiality agreement, and joint liability, so choosing people was very important, and not everyone could trade.

Thus, the number of people coming and going to Small Knife was not large, and for the time being, it was not exposed.

As for Small Knife, he cultivated solely the Metal Spirit Root, and his Spirit Root was excellent, with very rapid cultivation speed.

Coupled with sufficient spirit medicine, he would soon break through the first layer in a few days.

The time spent on diligent cultivation always passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, more than a year had passed.

With high-quality Spirit Roots, ample Spirit Pills, and the most suitable cultivation technique, Small Knife easily reached Qi Cultivation Perfection.

No way, having wealth makes a difference, as for unstable foundations.

It’s not a big issue, since this body is not his own.

With Two Spirit Roots, specifically choosing Metal Spirit Root was a good choice; achieving Qi Cultivation Perfection at such a young age meant a high probability of achieving Foundation Establishment even without Foundation Establishment Pills.

However, Small Knife at this moment naturally did not choose Foundation Establishment Pills, but took out a remarkably valuable jade talisman and Golden Needle Skill, auctioned at millions for even the lowest level.

Holding the jade talisman against his Dantian, Small Knife slowly operated according to the cultivation technique.

He had already analyzed it in his personal space, so it was naturally effortless at this time.

The strong Spirit Root really makes a difference.

Especially Dual Spirit Roots, the other Spirit Root was weak with minimal impact.

The feeling of cultivation was like riding a rocket, just too easy.

The original Small Knife only had a Half Spirit Root, it was like rowing a small boat, totally incomparable.

In his hand, the jade talisman shattered, turning into ashes, and in the core of Small Knife’s Dantian, there appeared a phantom of a talisman.

This was Talisman Heaven’s unique Foundation Establishment method, also a Lifebound Treasure.

Two uses in one.

Small Knife did not sit up, relying on the Spirit Root to absorb the surrounding Spiritual Qi, slowly injecting it into the Lifebound Talisman in his Dantian.

The speed was not fast, and he eventually simply used a Spirit Stone, which was much more convenient.

After absorbing sufficient Spiritual Qi, the Lifebound Talisman in the Dantian seemed almost solid.

Small Knife extended his hand, and a phantom of a Spirit Talisman appeared in his hand.

With a thought, the talisman shattered, transforming into a shower of golden needles, creating numerous small holes in the wall.

Not bad, with the power of the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Small Knife was quite satisfied.

He quickly checked the Lifebound Spirit Talisman in his Dantian, which had dimmed a bit, but could still instantly perform the Golden Needle Skill three more times at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.

Not bad.

But the Lifebound Spirit Talisman is capable of more than just this.

Talisman Heaven’s strength is not limited to this.

So, he reached out and took out a stack of Spirit Talismans.

They weren’t valuable, only at the Qi Cultivation Level.

Eh!

He got distracted and didn’t notice.

The courtyard trembled, clearly as if the array was under attack.

Boom!

The needle array immediately cracked, and the defense array of this small courtyard was directly broken.

Although to avoid attracting attention, Small Knife’s defense array here was not sophisticated, merely at Foundation Establishment Level.

But it was broken in an instant.

Clearly, the visitors might also be at Golden Core Level.

Small Knife looked over, a group of people appeared in sight, wearing clothes with a particular emblem, unique to the City Lord’s family.

In this city, they were the Law Enforcers.

The leader was clearly a Golden Core Cultivator.

His companions behind him were holding a few people, who were the guards of Small Knife’s courtyard, hired ones.

"Received a report that you are selling cultivation resources here without paying taxes," sneered a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

The Golden Core Cultivator didn’t speak, his expression unchanged.

Because Small Knife waved his hand, ten talismans simultaneously turned to ashes and ten fireballs floated in the air.

Merely the Fireball Technique at Qi Cultivation Level, just First Realm.

Forget Golden Core, even Foundation Establishment wouldn’t have been able to prepare, let alone hurt, but this signified.

The person before them could simultaneously execute ten talismans.

Relying on the Lifebound Spirit Talisman, Small Knife could now perform ten at Qi Cultivation Level, instant casting, and it felt like this was far from his limit.

No other cultivator could do this.

This is a unique method of Talisman Heaven.

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding!" The Golden Core Cultivator’s eyes narrowed and, taking the opportunity, slapped the family Foundation Establishment junior who had just spoken.

"Didn’t expect it to be a fellow Taoist from Talisman Heaven practicing, it seems someone was jealous and reported falsely. We will thoroughly investigate, and next time we will come prepared to visit, and repair work will soon be sent here."

Soon, the law enforcement team left.

"Talisman Heaven’s reputation is quite effective." Small Knife exhaled slightly.

"Uncle Nine, a Talisman Heaven cultivator! Still can’t break our rules." After leaving, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator who was slapped complained discontentedly.

"Fool, Talisman Heaven’s means at Foundation Establishment, merely a child, do you think he has such financial power?" The Golden Core Cultivator glanced coldly at him.

Do not create unnecessary enemies for the family.

Though not necessarily afraid, such a child’s background of family finances is quite exceptional; is it worth offending?

"Seems like the transaction has been exposed." Small Knife shook his head.

Just achieving Foundation Establishment, no need to reveal other methods.

As a city guarded by Nascent Soul cultivators.

Violating the rules isn’t easy.

But it can be done.

Sword Heaven, Talisman Heaven, Heavenly Law, and Demon Heaven all have bases in this city, though they are small offices, not under the jurisdiction of the city.

Before thirty, even Achieving Great Perfection in mundane sword techniques with Spirit Roots could make one an Outer Disciple of Sword Heaven.

Heavenly Law is the same, any spell reaching Great Perfection before thirty.

Talisman Heaven is about mastering basic Talisman drawing, reaching Great Perfection.

Demon Heaven also exists, though more secretly.

Small Knife, having stayed in the city for quite some time, gathered some information.

That is, even if Demon Heaven cultivators appear, they will not be attacked as long as there is no Blood Qi.

This appears only after sacrificial slaughter.

Once it appears, they become targets for other cultivators, everyone will want to strike, and the rewards are generous.

However, if there’s no Blood Qi, they are protected just like ordinary cultivators within the city; outside, they can be killed at will, but without rewards.

This is Demon Heaven.

According to theories in Small Knife’s world, Demon Heaven seems akin to the catfish theory.

Soon, people came to repair the courtyard.

They even sent a set of Defense Array Plates.

But it was only slightly better than the one broken at Small Knife’s courtyard.

They are truly stingy.

It’s obvious they just don’t want to offend, and neither feel the need to curry favor, otherwise, they didn’t even show up.

In the city, with Nascent Soul cultivators stationed, it is also at the core of the entire city’s array, the City Lord’s Mansion at a level.

Ordinary cultivators dare not disturb, it appears like an ordinary courtyard.

At this moment, Small Knife walked in.

This place was enveloped by a Defensive Array.

Reaching out his hand, he placed it on the array’s shield.

A phantom of a Spirit Talisman appeared.

As a Lifebound Talisman, it was enough to enter.

He stepped inside briskly.

Rushed footsteps sounded.

Two people came out.

"Greetings, senior brother." The two hurriedly saluted.

Scanning them, they were wearing the long robes unique to Talisman Heaven.

But they were not even Outer Sect disciples, just Servant Disciples.