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Lin Qi saw that it was about time, slowly suppressed her sword qi, and retracted her aura.

Chu Jiu Cheng, as if sensing something, also put away the sword in his hand.

After testing their swords, the two looked into each other's eyes, with only respect and admiration.

This sword strike, for now, allows Lin Qi to discard her prejudice against him.

At any time, the strong are worthy of respect!

After trying this sword, Lin Qi suddenly had an interesting idea in her mind.

Lin Qi smiled and said, "Daoist Chu is quite powerful."

Chu Jiu Cheng wore a blush, "Daoist Lin, your words truly shame me."

Lin Qi shook her head, "I'm sincere."

Chu Jiucheng hesitated to speak, Lin Qi nodded. "I agree to Chu Daoyou's request!"

"Really?!" Chu Jiucheng's eyes lit up, and his usually composed face held a hint of exhilaration.

"Really!"

"You haven't answered the previous questions yet?"

Chu Jiucheng stammered, "My elders at home believe that a swordsman can only have a sword for their whole life. Cultivating other branches is considered not doing one's duty and wasting time."

"Oh, so it's not allowed at home?"

Chu Jiu Cheng sighed, and was also very understanding of Lin Qi's complete honesty.

Since I was young, I have liked making talismans. When I was a child, my talisman-making was forbidden, so I could only learn in secret. Unfortunately, my talent is average. Now, I can only draw third-rank talismans.

"During my trip to Nanzhou, I've met many talented talisman masters. I can't help but feel the urge to learn from a genuine and orthodox talisman master for a while. If I lack the talent or destiny, then so be it…"

What can be easily worn away cannot be called a hobby.

In the strict and disciplined Chu family, Chu Jiucheng managed to secretly learn how to make talismans for years. He still remembers it fondly to this day, which proves that his feelings were genuine.

Lin Qi curiously asked, "What were your original plans?"

Chu Jiucheng: "If I hadn't had this opportunity to learn talisman making, it means that I am not destined to be a talisman maker. After returning, I will focus on being a sword cultivator."

It turns out Chu Jiucheng is still a boy chasing his dreams.

Lin Qi moved her lips, "Suddenly, I kind of understand what your senior thinks."

The original script doesn't mention that Chu Jiu Cheng can make talismans.

It's also possible that he gave up on this idea under certain circumstances and focused solely on swordsmanship.

Considering his later achievements in kendo, this choice was no problem.

Now that he is being led astray by Lin Qi, will it affect his future achievements?

Lin Qi was a bit eager, but also had a bottom line of conscience.

After a moment's thought, she let out a sigh and asked directly: "If I lead you astray, will your family members come after me?"

Of course not!

Chu Jiu Cheng was visibly anxious, "My elders at home aren't the kind of people who act unreasonably!"

"This matter was my own request, my own decision. How could I blame Lin Daoist? As for responsibility, it rests solely on me."

"Okay then!"

If elders can speak reasonably, there's no problem.

Lin Qi thought of the unreasonable Shang Yu, and smiled somewhat dangerously.

After deciding to take in Chu Jiucheng, Lin Qi also sent a message to Tan Yueqing.

Tan Yueqing received the message and felt a little curious.

Lin Qi has always been someone who doesn't like to suffer losses. This business deal... she seems to be getting the short end of the stick?

They were really in sync, and Lin Qi sent another message.

Today, Lao Tou told me that Shang Yu had been secretly watching me for a long time. I was completely unaware of it.

"This woman is vindictive and narrow-minded. She'll probably scheme in secret until she gets her revenge. I kept Chu Jiucheng around because I need another ally."

The old servant by Shang Yu's side seemed ordinary, but I got a very dangerous feeling from him. I don't gamble.

Lin Qi had personally verified Chu Jiucheng's strength, and he could handle cultivators at the early stage of the Yuan Ying period without any problems.

Exempt

Pay for the bodyguard, don't waste it.

Most importantly, she also wanted to know who won the fight between Chu Jiu Cheng and Shang Yu.

Tan Yue listened to Lin Qi's explanation and naturally had no objections.

Old Man Tian saw the two of them return covered in wounds, his eyes widening in shock. "Did you two just have a brawl?"

Lin Qi, putting on a bold face, leaned closer and raised his arm to ask him, "Uncle Tian, how is my robe?"

Lao Tian gave a rather haughty glance, a few threads of envy fleeting across his eyes.

The materials are excellent, but the artisan's skill is too poor!

Lin Qi let out a sigh. "It's a high-grade magic treasure after all, but it's damaged now, its power will probably be halved."

Chujiu City, with low emotional intelligence, opened his mouth full of shame: "Daoist Lin's robe was damaged by me. I can make amends."

Lin Qi: "..."

Old Man Tian had long seen through Lin Qi's little thoughts, but he didn't expect to be interrupted by Chu Jiu Cheng, who was so straightforward. He laughed, his beard quivering up and down.

"You little brat, you've run into your nemesis, haven't you? Hahaha!"

"You old man, I won't take your bait!"

How could he possibly agree so easily to help the little fox forge weapons?!

Lin Qi gave a light snort. "If you don't want it, there are plenty of others who will!"

She swore, "You just watch! At the latest tomorrow, the master craftsman will personally come to my door!"

Lin Qiyi shook her head and sat down in the chair, beginning to make talismans.

High-grade talismans, besides drawing talismans, involve many refining talismanic device processes, inevitably involving the handling of materials.

Lin Qi originally wanted to take some time to give Chu Jiu Cheng some pointers, letting him taste some sweetness so he would work hard as a fighter.

Unexpectedly, Old Master Tian was very displeased with her process of refining the materials.

"How could you refine and purify Blood Essence Sand like this? You...you...you are simply wasting a treasure!"

"Ice Essence cannot be refined with fire, only water can ensure its integrity!"

"Cai Meng Sha! You actually have Cai Meng Sha..."

" ...Could you please be quiet?"

Inside the dungeon, there was actually a dedicated space for refining artifacts. However, Lin Qi had been too busy these years to practice another school of artifact refinement and had put it off.

The more he learned about talisman making and formations, the more he felt it was closely related to alchemy and pill refining.

Lin Qi also understood why those cultivators of the Nascent Soul and Divine Transformation stages each had several skills they excelled in.

At its core, everything comes down to this.

Although Old Man Tian can be quite talkative, what he says does have some merit.

Lin Qi unconsciously processed the materials according to his reminder and forgot about Chu Jiu Cheng beside him.

Once the first Six-Rank Golden Saber Severing Yuan Talisman was completed, Lin Qi involuntarily took out the talisman he had drawn before and compared it.

Chu Jiucheng instinctively realized, "The aura of the newly crafted talismans is significantly stronger."

He seemed to understand, "It's simply because the methods used in handling materials are different, which causes such a significant difference in the power of the talismans?"

Lin Qi subconsciously realized, "This only applies to talismans of rank five and above. Talismans of ranks one to four don't have high material requirements."

Chu Jiucheng listened attentively.

Upon seeing the comparison of the two talismans, Lin Qi also felt a bit surprised.

She glanced at Elder Tian, becoming more serious. "Thank you for your guidance, Elder Tian."

Lao Tian's chin lifted slightly, revealing a hint of pride.

"Let me tell you, when it comes to the skill of refining artifacts, even Fang *** wouldn't be able to catch up to me."

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