novellhall Chapter 54 Talismans and Weapons
Chapter 54 Talismans and Weapons
Lu Qingfeng looked at the books in his hands, including "Basic Refining Diagrams", "Introduction to Tempering Ordinary Iron", "Three Hundred Basic Runes of Talisman Path", and "Guide to Cinnabar Qi Condensation", and was at a loss.
How do I use this?
The reason is quite simple. After leveling up to level 5, Lu Qingfeng discovered that he could choose several secondary jobs to do part-time, so he asked the expert how to choose his secondary job.
The result was obvious: following the expert's advice, they bought the book but didn't know how to use it.
"That's strange, these are clearly skill books."
Lu Qingfeng picked up the books and examined them carefully, but found that there was no mention of studying them.
Hmm, am I supposed to eat it like memory bread?
Lu Qingfeng took a bite out of one of the skill books, only to find that even with his steel-like teeth, he couldn't bite it.
Never mind, when in doubt, ask an elder.
[Hydrogen Wind]: Cough cough... Gibberish Waibibabu
[Xuanzhenzi]: You need to choose your secondary job first... [108 basic common sense things that newcomers must know] Take it back and review it.
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Is that so? (Eyes shift)
"How awkward..."
Lu Qingfeng scratched his head and quickly brought up the integrated network panel, where he found the [Secondary Job Selection] option below the [Job] section.
Your life level has reached level 5.
You can now choose a new secondary profession.
Secondary professions are not counted towards the level of the primary profession, and secondary professions have their own limit on the number they can hold.
Due to version limitations, some secondary professions have been disabled.
Secondary professions have their own independent experience growth curve and are not counted towards the main profession.
General experience can be used to upgrade secondary professions.
[Upbringing experience being determined...]
[The existence of the career trait "Awakening and Path Selection" has been detected; bonus assessment in progress.]
[Special regulations are in effect...]
You can choose to work in the following professions:
[Weapon Master] [Talisman Master] [Alchemist] (2/3)
【Scholar】【Sea People】......(1/n)
Apart from the top three deputy positions, almost all the others can be ignored. They are not compatible, and there is no corresponding talent or growth environment. Why choose these deputy positions?
These three secondary professions are related to the branches of Qi Master, which are right in Lu Qingfeng's comfort zone, so the remaining choice is to select from these three professions.
Alchemists need a large number of rare and precious materials. He currently only has finished pills that he can buy in bulk. Since the raw materials are scarce, he can skip them.
Talisman masters can create talismans for exorcising evil and calming the mind, which are perfect for dealing with intangible enemies and are highly practical.
Weapon masters can enhance weapons to suit their weapon-making branch and make full use of materials such as Earthly Fiend Crystals.
The most crucial point is that all Lu Qingfeng sought was a balanced and peaceful life.
[Secondary profession selected: Weapon Master (Beginner), Talisman Master (Beginner)]
You have acquired a new class trait: Mind.
You have acquired a new job trait: Dexterity.
[Overlapping characteristics detected; characteristic merging in progress...]
You have gained a new career trait: Dexterity.
[Skillful]:
When crafting talismans and refining weapons, the base success rate is increased by 8%, and the material loss rate is reduced.
Weapon/item durability consumption rate reduced by 5%, no additional materials required for routine maintenance.
You have acquired new basic skills: Rune Crafting LV1, Weapon Forging LV1
[Talisman Crafting LV1/Weapon Forging LV1: Increases the success rate of talisman crafting and weapon forging by 1%]
[Access to the relevant skill books has been unlocked; they can now be added.]
Finally, when he put "Three Hundred Basic Runes of Rune Path" into his mind again, the panel popped up with the [Learn] option.
The moment the thought was confirmed, countless crimson-gold rune trails, cinnabar mixing ratios, and key points for selecting yellow paper flooded into the mind like a tide.
In this way, Lu Qingfeng absorbed the remaining books, including those on talismans and weapon crafting basics, into his mind.
Since I've already learned it and the new skills are in my head, why not...
Why sleep so much while alive, when you'll have plenty of time to sleep after you die?
Lu Qingfeng bought some raw materials online, cleared a space behind the courtyard, and put up a mobile shed to cover up any possible strange phenomena.
As a beginner, he didn't pursue the best talisman-making tools; he just bought a basic set.
Although he had never used such a talisman-making tool before, with his weapon proficiency, it was only a matter of time before he became skilled.
Without further ado, Lu Qingfeng laid out the yellow paper, poured out the cinnabar, added some of his own blood essence, and condensed a wisp of pure blood essence at the tip of his brush. Following the rune trajectory in his mind, he quickly outlined it on the yellow paper.
The first time I put pen to paper, my blood and energy were not under control, and the cinnabar lines were crooked and twisted. It turned to ashes when I was only halfway through drawing.
The second time, with the foundation of his first failure, his blood and qi flowed as precisely as fine silk, and the lines of the runes were smooth and concise. When the last stroke was finished, a faint red light appeared on the yellow paper, and a weak aura spread out.
"It's done!"
[You have crafted a talisman; the crafting result is being evaluated...]
You have successfully crafted: Exorcising Talisman (White) x1
[Effect: Deals a small amount of additional damage to targets of the Yin and Evil types, and slightly dispels Yin and Evil energy.]
You have gained a small amount of Talismanic Skill experience.
"Done!" Lu Qingfeng's eyes lit up, and he drew five more pictures in a row until his blood and energy were slightly depleted before he stopped.
Five exorcising talismans were neatly arranged on the table, their red light shimmering, their aura much stronger than the first one.
Practice makes perfect, and with the added benefit of weapon proficiency in fine-tuning operations, his progress in the art of talismans far surpasses that of ordinary beginners.
Now that talisman making has been tried, and Lu Qingfeng isn't one to show favoritism, shouldn't we at least try weapon crafting too...?
He put away the talismans, cleaned the table, and then took out the Earthly Fiend Crystal Fragments, several pieces of Xuan Iron Ingots, and some scattered materials he had scavenged from the Shadow Fiend Cult members and Liu Qingqing, which he had obtained in the dungeon.
Let's pick an easy one first.
Lu Qingfeng closed his eyes, and the contents of the "Basic Refining Diagram" slowly appeared in his mind.
He selected a basic design called "Mysterious Iron Wristguards," which combines protection with a slight increase in wrist strength.
He lit the specially made forging furnace and threw in a piece of black iron ingot.
This refining furnace is no ordinary refining furnace; it's a gas stove Plus enhanced version, touted as a beginner-friendly type that even those idiot martial artists from the Heavenly Desolate Palace can understand.
As the flames rise, the black iron ingot gradually softens and melts, and impurities are removed bit by bit.
"clang--!"
The hammer struck the material, producing a crisp, resonant sound.
Each strike is accompanied by the compression of the material and the permeation of spirituality.
The process is more mentally taxing than making talismans.
He had to precisely control the temperature of the flames, the force of the hammer blows, and the rhythm of the spiritual energy infusion.
The slightest mistake will render the materials unusable.
On the first attempt, due to uneven injection of spiritual energy, the wristband shattered into several pieces before it could be fully formed, becoming scrap.
Lu Qingfeng took a deep breath, swallowed a Spirit Recovery Pill, and after a moment of restorative breathing, began again.
The second time, he was more cautious.
When the wristband was basically formed, he tried to incorporate a trace of the energy of the Earthly Fiend Crystal.
The dark purple light seeped into the black iron, but due to the excessive power of the energy, the object trembled slightly and fine cracks appeared on its surface.
Hey!
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I'm done training! Time to sleep.