Longevity begins with loose cultivation

Chapter 96 Fundamentals of Magic
Although the shop street is large, after walking around, there are only two shops that can meet Lu Zhong's needs.

Wanfa Pavilion, a large-scale cross-domain magic chain store, not only has a branch in Yanling Mountain, but also has a large-scale branch in a remote village like Qingliufang. It is worthy of the name of Wanfa, There are as many as three sets of basic classics on techniques that can be provided, and each has a different focus.

They are "Introduction to Flying Star Sect Techniques" from the Flying Star Sect. According to the text introduction in the classics, it can be known that this is a book that focuses on the systematic cultivation of Dharma cultivation. For those who are determined to follow the path of Dharma cultivation For monks, there are extremely detailed incantation teachings, as well as explanations of various spell-casting principles, and one can become a Dharma cultivator after learning step by step.

The second book is similar to the first one, and it is also a book for cultivating Dharma, but it is extremely focused on firepower. The goal is to use spells to submerge the enemy in a short time. The basics and various principles are also explained in detail, but it is not for the purpose of cultivating all-rounders. It focuses on the casting of various offensive spells and the quick casting of low-level spells.

There is also the book "Instructions for Loose Cultivation Techniques", which was written by a middle-earth Yuanying casual cultivator. This book starts from the most practical needs of casual cultivators, and is more inclined to the specific practice of spells, with relatively few principled guidance , it is stated that only the basics of spells will be mentioned, and most of the pages will be devoted to the selection of spells in different regions and various spell-casting techniques.

Of the three classics on the basics of spells, Lu Zhong prefers to choose one of the first two. Although the book "Guidance on Loose Cultivation Skills" is practical, it deviates from his purpose this time, which is to supplement his basic skills. short board.

"Don't be in a hurry to make a decision. There is still Mingfa Building, and there is also a basic book on magic techniques over there."

Lu Zhong came out of Wanfa Pavilion, looked at the moonless night sky, followed the flow of people on the street, and walked towards Mingfa Tower with his head buried.

The power behind Mingfalou is not small, and everyone knows that it belongs to Luoyunzong.

The Falling Cloud Sect is side by side with the Heling Sect and the Golden Rainbow Sect. It is a Faxiu sect with tens of thousands of disciples. It is one of the three major sects in the northwestern border of the Southern Man. Zu sits in town.

From the fact that the Mingfa Building was opened in Yanlingshanfang City, it can be seen that the relationship between the Luoyun Sect and the Jinhong Sect is not shallow.This also corresponds to a rumor in the market, that is, Luoyunzong and Jinhongzong are joining forces to fight against Helingzong.

Lu Zhong couldn't help thinking about it, guessing the strength of Helingzong.

It’s just that we are in Fang City, Yanling Mountain, which is the site of the Jinhong Sect. The news about the Heling Sect will be strictly controlled. If you want to know such news, you can basically only rely on hearsay, or various rumors, the authenticity is difficult. Whether you tell me or not, you can't get useful information.

Entering the Ming Fa Building, Lu Zhong, who was wearing cassocks, received a warm reception.

"Basics of Luoyun Spells", the only book on the basics of spells sold in Mingfalou.

Lu Zhong took a rough look and found that it was a book similar to "Flying Star Sect's Introductory Techniques", which focused on cultivating Dharma cultivation. The training goal of Luoyunzong's book is the combination of magic weapons, which emphasizes the combined use of magic techniques and magic weapons, and does not pursue long-distance combat with magic cultivation, and is more inclined to deal with opponents in close combat.

This point can also be seen from the spells sold by Mingfa Building.

The powerful "Sword Technique", the "Flame Flow" that spews out huge flames, and the "Spirit Monument Seal" that specializes in breaking all kinds of shields. These three spells are all used in close combat. In addition, there are similar spells The quick-fire spells of Chi Yangfa's swordsmanship, such as the shocking "Tiger Roaring Sound", and the "Repelling Magic Ring" that affects the opponent, etc.

There are very few long-distance spells, and they are basically bad street spells such as "Fireball" and "Ice Needle".

"How to sell this book?" Lu Zhong asked.

"Sorry, this book is not for sale directly. This book must be exchanged for the Luoyun Token." Zhike apologized, and then explained, "The Luoyun Token is issued by our Luoyun Sect. You only need to make a contribution. Obtained, do fellow daoists want to know the detailed rules for obtaining contributions?"

Hearing this, Lu Zhong thought, "Is there still such a thing?"

He didn't realize it until Zhike finished explaining the detailed rules for obtaining contributions.

This is obviously a disguised use of casual cultivators as outer disciples. Whether it is to cooperate with Luoyun Sect disciples to guard resource points in various places, or participate in the suppression of evil cultivators in the territory, or to process raw materials for various purposes, it is basically the same as other cultivators. The sect's arrangement for the disciples of the outer sect is the same.

The disciples of the outer sect do all the dirty work, and the benefits of the sect are few and far between.

To be more precise, outer disciples are temporary workers.

What Luoyunzong did was to use the book "Foundations of Luoyun Art" as a bait to lure casual cultivators to work as temporary workers.

The purpose of doing this should be to feel that temporary workers save money.

After all, temporary workers bring their own dry food, and they don't need to pay any Zongmen welfare. If they die, they will be thrown directly to the mass grave.

Using his best talisman-making skills, compared with the value of the Qingyang amulet secret talisman, Lu Zhong estimated the speed at which he accumulated contribution points, and found that he had to make talismans for three years before he could exchange them for a Luoyun Make the required contribution, and then use the token to exchange for "Basics of Luoyun Art".

This is because of the high value of the Qingyang amulet, and each one can earn a lot of contribution points.

With the average casual practitioner's initial level of Qi refining, most people have not mastered all the arts of cultivation. I am afraid that the speed of earning contribution points will be extremely slow. It is estimated that they will have to work hard for the Luoyun Sect for the rest of their lives before they can be exchanged. To such a basic book on techniques.

And even if I get the book in the end, I'm afraid I won't be able to use it when I'm old, and I can only leave it to future generations.

"This is the true portrayal of the low-level casual cultivators." Lu Zhong suddenly realized.

Only the survivors of Fen VI can train a disciple of the sect, so as to realize the rise of the family or family class, and thus improve the status in the cultivation world.

Loose cultivation is really too hard, Lu Zhong himself has a deep understanding of this.

If it weren't for the basis of Li Dong's talisman making, let him know how to analyze and learn talismans from the basic principles, he would not be able to successfully master the secret talisman of Qingyang's body, and he would still have to work with a large number of talisman makers in the city. Juan, relying on hard work day and night to make talismans to earn training resources, the little blood and sweat spirit stones won't be said to support the cultivation of Linghuan Dharma Body, it is estimated that even the needs of Peiyuan Pill cannot be met.

Up to now, because of the weak foundation of techniques, he had to seek to supplement the foundation.

In comparison, Zongmen disciples are really much better.

There are not only carefully matched and complete sets of exercises to choose from, but also a supporting training system to go step by step. It is said that there will be regular lectures by the elders of the teacher's school to answer the problems and confusion encountered by the disciples in the school.

It can be said that the disciples of the sect are on a smooth road, and the road ahead has long been overcome by predecessors, and they can achieve success if they follow the steps step by step.

It's not like a casual cultivator, you have to do a little bit of trial and error by yourself.

Sighing, Lu Zhong walked towards Wanfa Pavilion.

Asked, the result is no surprise
Like Mingfa Building, Wanfa Pavilion wants to obtain basic classics such as spells, talismans, and alchemy, or to buy high-level spells suitable for the Qi refining period, as well as things like "controlling objects" and so on. For special spells, you must also be a "temporary worker" to accumulate contribution points.

It's just that compared with Luoyunzong, Wanfa Pavilion's acquisition conditions are not so harsh.

There are mainly four ways to obtain contributions from Wanfa Pavilion.

Submit your own improvement or improvement plan on the existing spells, as long as you can successfully pass the verification of Wanfa Pavilion, you can get a lot of contribution points, and you can even directly exchange them for basic classics.

Lu Zhong didn't have any idea about this way, he was naturally very clear about his specific situation.

Submitting all kinds of spell books, or various lost spells, or some monks' life-long spell perception, the books also need to pass the inspection of Wanfa Pavilion, and no contribution points can be obtained for repeated submissions.

After reading it, Lu Zhong went straight to the next one.

There are two kinds of positions in Wanfa Pavilion: enshrined and guest officials. The enshrinement needs to stay in Wanfa Pavilion, and is responsible for resolving business disputes in various branches, as well as escorting classics, etc., while Keqing is a temporary post, usually free and easy, but If Wanfa Pavilion has something to ask, you can't refuse it casually.

In terms of obtaining contributions, take the mid-stage of gas refining as an example.

It will take three years to achieve the goal of being an enshrinement and the contribution required to gather a basic book without additional contribution point income.Keqing needs to serve for five years. If you work for Wanfa Pavilion, you will have additional contribution points, which can shorten the accumulation time of contribution points.

"Your guest?" Lu Zhong continued to read.

The last way is to spend spirit stones in Wanfa Pavilion, which can be converted into contribution points.

Forget it, he immediately extinguished the thoughts in his mind.

This is for nouveau riche, and has nothing to do with casual cultivators like him who have a little extra money.

After much deliberation, Lu Zhong still decided to serve as a guest minister in Wanfa Pavilion, so that apart from occasionally doing errands for Wanfa Pavilion, his usual cultivation would not be delayed, at most it would take up part of the time for making talismans.

"Occupy, just occupy."

He was sober.

Making talismans is only a means to obtain spirit stones, which is the same as obtaining the basic classics of spells as a guest minister. It cannot affect the ultimate goal, which is to improve one's own realm, otherwise it will be putting the cart before the horse.

Confessing his decision to Zhike, Lu Zhong was politely invited to the second floor of Wanfa Pavilion.

The furnishings upstairs are different from the lobby on the first floor. It is no longer a luxurious arrangement that clearly shows financial resources and strength. It lacks all kinds of expensive counters that can be seen at a glance, and all kinds of magnificent painting curtain decorations. A low-key luxury, like an inconspicuous incense burner in the corner, the incense burned inside has the effect of calming the mind and calming the mind.

Lu Zhong had long thought of buying incense, so he couldn't help looking at the maid who brought him up, his eyes glanced at the Miaoman's body covered with only a layer of light gauze, and he asked curiously: "How many spirit stones do you need to buy such incense?" arrive?"

"Master Hui, Ning Shenxiang is not for sale." The maid leaned back and spoke respectfully.

"It's just incense, I can decide to give a box to fellow Taoists." Following the introduction of a refined male voice, a gentle middle-aged man in a green shirt and Taoist robe came over.

With a smile on his face, he cupped his hands and said, "Gao Xuan, the treasurer of Wanfa Pavilion in Xiayanling Mountain, I don't know what to call you?"

"Lu Zhong." Lu Zhong told the truth.

It's not that he is stupid, but that Wanfa Pavilion is powerful enough, and the power behind it is unimaginable. Instead of making up random stories and being suspected of ulterior motives, it is better to be honest with each other, which may be more trustworthy.

"It turned out to be Lu Fushi, please sit here!"

Gao Xuan smiled and led Lu Zhong to sit down, and told the maid beside him, "Go, make a pot of Yunxi spring tea that just arrived!"

"Fellow Taoist wants to serve as the guest secretary of Wanfa Pavilion, so this pavilion naturally welcomes it warmly. I just heard that Lu Fushi's move is to exchange for a basic book of magic techniques. May I ask if this is the case?" Gao Xuan lightly raised his cuffs , put his hand on the armrest, and said politely.

"That's right." Lu Zhong nodded, then asked in confusion, "What's the problem?"

"No, it's just that I have a better suggestion." Gao Xuan laughed, without any nonsense, and said straight to the point: "I have heard that Lu Fushi is good at making the secret talisman of Qingyang body, why don't fellow Taoists share information about this talisman Compile a book with your experience and experience, and exchange spell books with this pavilion?"

Hearing this, Lu Zhong remained silent and fell into deep thought.

There are rules in the industry, and he is not a novice talisman maker. He has long known the talisman making business, and there are also some unwritten rules, one of which is not to compile a book of talisman making experience.

That is to say, a talisman maker can compile a talisman book, such as Qinghe Layman's "Common Talisman System", or Qingyangmen Fengyuan's "Qingyang Protective Secret Talisman" talisman book, or it can be like Li One-on-one like Dong, after collecting high-priced spirit stones, he taught talismans to the outside world.

The only thing is that you can't compile a book of experience.

Similar rules also exist among alchemists and weapon refiners.

Lu Zhong didn't know the consequences of violating the rules. After all, there was no talisman maker guild in Yanlingshan Fang City, but he could guess the purpose of Gao Xuan's words, which was probably a kind of temptation and test.

If the test is successful, Wanfa Pavilion can obtain the experience of making Qingyang amulets, and then resell them through its own channels, which will definitely earn a lot of spiritual stones.

If the test is successful, Lu Zhong's character can be preliminarily determined, saving some review time.

"As expected of the treasurer of Wanfa Pavilion." Lu Zhong sighed silently in his heart.

At this time, there were light footsteps outside, and the maid had gone and returned, holding an antique saucer in her hand, and there was a teapot and several teacups in the tray, all of which were rare and exquisite.

The saucers and teapots and cups are not the point, the point is the strong tea fragrance.

"Fellow daoists can think slowly, but this Yunxi spring tea has to be tasted. This tea is also a special product of this pavilion. There are no other places to obtain it. Yunxi spring tea is not only good in tea fragrance and tea color, but also a This kind of spiritual tea, which is rich in the aura of plants and trees, is only thanks to fellow Taoists, so I can taste it."

Gao Xuan picked up the teacup and said with a smile.

He took a sip of the tea first, with a look of enjoyment on his face.

Lu Zhong also took a sip.

The tea rolled down his throat and fell into his stomach, and traces of pure spiritual energy escaped, which was immediately refined and absorbed by the four spiritual exercises, which made his cultivation significantly improved, which was worth a day's hard work.

"How? This tea is not bad!" Gao Xuan put down the empty teacup and smiled.

"Indeed." Lu Zhong nodded.

It is undeniable that Yunxi spring tea is indeed the best.

After drinking a whole cup of spiritual tea, the improvement in cultivation can be equivalent to half a month of hard work.

(End of this chapter)