Cultivation Starting from Full Talent

Chapter 44: Chapter 43 Third-tier Forbidden Breaking Talisman (Thanks to Xiaonuanyang_Baiyin Alliance Leader!)

Outer Disciple retrieved the body of Zhao Foundation Establishment, and several Elders consoled Ning Daoran and Chen Weimo before leaving each on their way.

Shanyang County restored its peace once again.

Afterward, Ning Daoran activated the Small Green Bamboo Array and began to reforge and repair it.

In the early morning in the courtyard after breakfast, Big Stupid Deer, holding a stack of dishes and bowls, headed to the backyard to wash them.

“Chen Weimo.”

Ning Daoran looked at the girl opposite him, saying, “Would you like to move over here to live, maybe stay on the second floor? Old Lu and I usually reside in the underground secret room.

This place has the Small Cloud Mist Array for concealment, and the Gathering Spirit effects are better, so cultivating here will be somewhat safer for you.”

“Sure.”

Chen Weimo nodded lightly, “Uncle Ning, do you have something to tell me?”

“That’s right.”

Ning Daoran took a deep breath, “Actually, your grandmother…”

In an instant, a layer of mist covered Chen Weimo’s eyes as she softly spoke, “So… Is what those people said true? Has grandmother really passed away?”

“She has.”

Ning Daoran nodded, his voice painfully calm, “Grandmother was not a Chen by birth, but after marrying into your Chen family, she considered herself a member of your family.

Even when her lifespan was about to end, she removed a great enemy for your family. You should cherish the kindness grandmother showed you.

Cultivate diligently, and once you have succeeded in Foundation Establishment, comfort the spirit of grandmother in heaven.”

Chen Weimo’s eyes were blurry with tears.

“Actually, before grandmother passed, she indeed made a transaction with me.”

Ning Daoran cleared his throat and continued, “I will take care of you until the day of your Foundation Establishment, but if your natural talent limits you and you cannot achieve Foundation Establishment, there is nothing more I can do.

As an exchange, grandmother handed over a First-tier Top-grade Array Dao Inheritance and a First-tier Middle-grade Pill Dao Inheritance to me. Now that you are sixteen, these inheritances are officially transferred to you.”

Saying this, Ning Daoran took out a thick notebook from the Storage Bag that belonged to the grandmother, and he slowly handed it over to Chen Weimo, along with a Storage Bag and two Magic Artifacts.

“Pill Dao’s required materials are too expensive, and I advise against practicing it. As for the Array Path, you might look into it if interested, but I still suggest you focus solely on cultivating.”

“Thank you so much, uncle!”

Chen Weimo took the items, her eyes reddening, “I will move in this afternoon, and from today onward, I will learn to wash clothes and cook, taking care of the daily needs of Uncle Ning and Uncle Lu.”

“Alright.”

Ning Daoran smiled and nodded, “Remember, do not slack off in your cultivation.”

“Okay!”

The young girl smiled through her tears, finally showing a trace of happiness.

…

Several days later.

Ning Daoran calculated that Big Stupid Deer’s Blood Food was exhausted and needed to go down the mountain to buy a new batch.

Yellow Dragon Square.

In the alley of the black market, Ning Daoran, dressed in light blue Outer Disciple clothing and bearing on his back the Qiushui Sword, exuded the aura of the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, subtly presenting the air of a disciple from a prestigious sect.

“Young Friend Ning!”

Fatty Wang shifted his plump body and smiled, “Tai Sui Meat?”

“Yes.”

Ning Daoran took out 150 Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag and said, “Two hundred pounds of Tai Sui White Meat. Besides that, give me fifty Spirit Stones worth of First-tier Middle-grade Demon Meat.”

“Alright, Fellow Daoist, please wait!”

Fatty Wang skillfully wielded his meat cleaver, and in the blink of an eye had a large quantity of Blood Food piled up on the chopping board.

Ning Daoran used his Divine Sense to estimate the amount, and after finding it satisfactory, he summoned a thread of Evergreen Technique Power to wrap around the meats, storing them all into the Storage Bag.

“Such profound Evergreen Technique Power.”

Fatty Wang couldn’t help but praise, “It seems, Fellow Daoist, that you have achieved some success in the Evergreen Technique.”

“It’s just that my Wood spirit root has a passably fair sensitivity.”

After a brief exchange, Ning Daoran left the black market and turned a street corner to reach Qingfu Square.

“Fellow Daoist Ning.”

Inside the square, a stunning woman in a green palace dress appeared; it was Chen Ping’er.

At this time, her cultivation had actually reached the Qi Refining Seventh Layer, entering the Late-stage Qi Refining!

Moreover, Chen Ping’er was accompanied by two respectfully behaving managers, clearly showing she had been promoted to the local Qingfu Square workshop master.

“Fellow Daoist Chen, congratulations!”

Ning Daoran smiled, “Congratulations on becoming the workshop master at Yellow Dragon Square’s Qingfu Square branch shop!”

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Chen Ping’er covered her mouth and laughed, “It’s only due to the head workshop master’s high regard; truly, I was but lucky. May I know what brings Fellow Daoist to our humble store today?”

“I would like to take a look at the talismans that Qingfu Square has in its collection.”

“Oh?”

Chen Ping’er laughed lightly, “Fellow Daoist has a discerning eye indeed; you have come to the right place. Our Qingfu Square headquarters hosts several Third-tier Talisman Masters.”

“If we’re talking about the foundation of talismans, no workshop in Shanyang County can compare with our Qingfu Square. This way, Fellow Daoist, let me lead you.”

Speaking, Chen Ping’er gently held Ning Daoran’s wrist, her actions extremely affectionate and natural, making it hard for one to feel any resistance.

Ning Daoran furrowed his brows and quietly withdrew his hand as they turned to ascend to the third floor.

Business should be just business, no need for any physical contact as it could lead to unnecessary loss of spirit stones.

Chen Ping’er’s lips curled into a smile as she playfully glanced at Ning Daoran.

Before a shop brimming with strong spiritual power fluctuations from its prohibitions, Chen Ping’er cast a spell to open the prohibition and led Ning Daoran inside.

“Is Young Friend Ning looking for first-tier talismans?”

“No, I want to see second and even third-tier talismans. I hope Fellow Daoist won’t hold back.”

“Of course not.”

Chen Ping’er giggled, “Someone, open the prohibitions on the second and third-tier talismans.”

A ripple spread out, revealing rows of talismans on a fine table, all of second-tier or higher.

Second-tier talismans are rare, even for Qingfu Square they had only about a dozen, while third-tier talismans were even scarcer, just a mere two.

Ning Daoran swept over them with his Divine Sense and a joy suddenly sparked in his heart, he had indeed found something.

A deep blue, second order high-grade talisman was placed in the most prominent position, made from high-quality talisman paper.

“Fellow Daoist Chen.”

Ning Daoran pointed and smiled, “May I ask how much this second order high-grade Breaking Ban Talisman is priced?”

Breaking Ban Talisman, a type of talisman that could temporarily break through arrays and prohibitions.

Ning Daoran’s trip was actually to try his luck specifically for such talismans.

After the battle at the Small Green Bamboo Array in the 79th Spirit Field and a deepening understanding of the Array Path, he had a change in his perception of cultivator fight techniques.

The more he understood about the Array Path, the more he feared it.

He had been too reckless in agreeing to explore the Secret Realm under Purple Light Master. If the opponent were to use even more powerful Confusion Arrays or Killing Arrays, he might really end up in trouble.

Thus, Ning Daoran’s need for such talismans capable of temporarily breaking arrays or prohibitions was particularly strong, as it could sometimes save his life.

“Fellow Daoist is actually interested in a Breaking Ban Talisman?”

Chen Ping’er was slightly stunned, then smiled, “This Second Order Breaking Ban Talisman was crafted by one of Qingfu Square’s talisman masters. It’s made from top-quality talisman paper.

Moreover, the talisman’s power is extremely intact. The retail price is 550 spirit stones, but since you’re a regular, it can be yours for 500 spirit stones.”

“Oh…”

Ning Daoran pondered, wondering why the price was 550 spirit stones. Could that extra fifty be something you just added on the spot?

Yet he still smiled agreeably, “Okay, I’ll take this talisman.”

Chen Ping’er nodded with a smile and instructed a manager to carefully store it.

Moments later, Ning Daoran’s eyes fell on a pale purple third-tier talisman, his heart sinking slightly. It was another Breaking Ban Talisman, but a third-tier low-grade one!

This was rather amazing. The different grades of Breaking Ban Talismans brought about significant changes.

For instance, a Second Order High Grade Breaking Ban Talisman could break any Array Path of second order high-grade or lower, but absolutely couldn’t break anything third-tier or above.

Therefore, this third-tier Breaking Ban Talisman in front of him was, in principle, capable of breaking a third-tier lower-grade array.

Below the mountains of the Inner Sect of Chaotic Sect was buried a third-tier lower-grade Heavenly Gang Hundred Fierce Array. If this Breaking Ban Talisman was used against the Heavenly Gang Hundred Fierce Array, it might be able to open a corner of this third-tier array within a short time.

Of course, Ning Daoran had no intention of breaking the Heavenly Gang Hundred Fierce Array. It was his own Sect’s array, but possessing a third-tier Breaking Ban Talisman was a different matter than using it.

If he had this third-tier Breaking Ban Talisman with him, his survival rate would significantly increase!

“Fellow Daoist.”

Chen Ping’er, sharp as ever, narrowed her beautiful eyes and immediately knew what had caught Ning Daoran’s attention. She couldn’t help but smile, “This third-tier lower-grade Breaking Ban Talisman was crafted by Master Ling Gui.

In his day, Master Ling Gui’s talisman making skills reached third-tier middle-grade, and he was the hallmark of our Qingfu Square’s Talismanic Way. Unfortunately, he never achieved Core Formation, so this talisman became his swan song.”

She looked at Ning Daoran and smiled, “A third-tier lower-grade Breaking Ban Talisman starts at 2,500 spirit stones on the market. Do you really want it?”

There were some things she hesitated to voice. A Late-stage Qi Refining cultivator like you, Ning Daoran, why do you need a third-tier talisman?

Could it be that you truly believe a Golden Core expert would trouble you? If that were true, what use would this one third-tier Breaking Ban Talisman be?

“This third-tier Breaking Ban Talisman seems off.”

After repeatedly scanning it with his Divine Sense, Ning Daoran turned and said, “Fellow Daoist Chen, this talisman has significant flaws. It probably can’t exert even seventy percent of its original power, right?”

“Ah?”

Chen Ping’er covered her mouth and giggled, “Fellow Daoist is truly formidable, even noticing this? You’re right, this talisman was slightly damaged during a blood battle.

Although it was remade and repaired by a third-tier talisman master from our Qingfu Square, it still has flaws. Thus, when we sell it, we do so at a discounted price—only 1,250 spirit stones.”

Ning Daoran immediately said, “One thousand spirit stones, if Fellow Daoist is willing to sell, I will buy it.”

“One thousand?”

Chen Ping’er was initially stunned, then hesitated for a moment before biting her red lip and saying, “Alright! Young Friend Ning is different from regular customers. If that’s the case, then this third-tier Breaking Ban Talisman will be yours for one thousand spirit stones.”

“Alright.”

Ning Daoran nodded with a smile, “Additionally, regarding my purchase of these two talismans, please keep it confidential.”

“Of course.”

Thus, Ning Daoran took out 1,500 spirit stones from his Storage Bag and then stored the two talismans into it.

As soon as the two Breaking Ban Talismans were safely in his Storage Bag, an inexplicable sense of security arose in his heart.

…

Returning to Qiongbi Peak, he continued farming!