Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 234 - 232 Black Heart Array Master
Chapter 234: Chapter 232: Black Heart Array Master
Chapter 234 -232: Black Heart Array Master
Mid-Autumn Festival.
Ning Daoran arrived at Lin Man’s Cave Mansion with a White Deer for the reunion.
“Ao~~”
The Big Stupid Deer perked up its ears and presented the gift it was carrying with its forehooves.
Two boxes of mooncakes and they were the five-kernel kind.
“…”
Lin Man scanned the gift with her Divine Sense and the corner of her mouth twitched slightly. She didn’t like five-kernel mooncakes; she preferred lotus seed paste or egg yolk mooncakes instead.
Nevertheless, Lin Man’s outward show of gratitude was impeccable, and she repeatedly expressed her thanks.
Inside the pavilion of the Cave Mansion, a table filled with fragrant food was already set.
Ning Daoran took his seat courteously, glancing at the dishes and couldn’t help but be slightly astounded.
Five-Spice Donkey Meat, dry-burned Spiritual Chicken, Spicy Ribs, a Braised Golden Dragon Spirit Carp that had lost its heat, and a roast goose with entire worlds inside of it, though it wasn’t very hot any longer.
Besides, there were some very thick and sticky soups and other delicacies.
Although it was apparent they were the creations of a chef, however…
They were all pre-made dishes!
Ning Daoran’s mind buzzed. He knew he couldn’t expect Lin Man to have any cooking skills. Although she was the Heavenly Pride Girl in the arts of cultivation and the Talismanic Way, when it came to cooking… she likely had no talent. Her culinary skills weren’t even fit to shine Ning Daoran’s and Big Stupid Deer’s shoes.
“Um…”
Lin Man’s pretty face turned slightly red: “The gold medal chefs of Baixiang Building were really too busy, and I couldn’t book the most suitable time slot, so these dishes were actually prepared late last night. They’ve gone a bit cold, but it doesn’t affect the taste. Fellow Daoist Ning, I hope you won’t mind.”
“Fellow Daoist Lin’s kind thoughts, how could I possibly mind.”
Ning Daoran inwardly grumbled, thankful that he cultivated the Evergreen Technique and had a good digestive system, otherwise, he would certainly have a stomach upset after this meal.
He even thought about taking out a pot from the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven to heat the food for Lin Man, but it seemed disrespectful to this Heavenly Pride Girl who couldn’t cook, so he abandoned the idea.
They finished the meal nervously.
Ning Daoran didn’t eat much, maintaining the demeanor of a Golden Core Cultivator, but Old Lu feasted heartily, polishing off the whole twenty-plus pounds Braised Golden Dragon Spirit Carp by itself.
“Old Lu, go wash the dishes.”
Ning Daoran raised his hand lightly, gesturing with his thumb backward.
“Ao ao~~”
Big Stupid Deer immediately got up, maintaining good manners, and went off to wash the pile of dishes.
Now, only Ning Daoran and Lin Man were left in the pavilion.
The two exchanged looks and suddenly smiled knowingly — the real highlight of the reunion was about to start. It was time to begin discussing collaboration.
“Fellow Daoist Lin.”
Ning Daoran spoke respectfully: “I wonder if you are able to forge Third-tier Mid-Grade Divine Frost Talismans and Prohibition Breaking Talismans? If so, I would like to place an order for a batch.”
“Oh?”
Lin Man’s mouth curled up slightly: “Third-tier Mid-Grade Divine Frost Talismans, a talisman that carries a wide-ranging frost freeze spell… Fellow Daoist Ning, could it be that you’re preparing for a spell duel? And your opponent is in the Golden Core Stage?”
“That’s not it.”
Ning Daoran shook his head with a smile: “It’s just to be prepared for the unexpected. I am, by nature, cautious, something I think Talisman Master Lin can appreciate.”
“Indeed.”
Lin Man pursed her lips: “Not to conceal from Fellow Daoist, Third-tier Mid-Grade talismans… I can’t say I can’t make them, but the success rate isn’t as high as with the Third-tier Lower Grade Talismans. If Fellow Daoist truly wishes to place an order, the material costs might be quite significant. Please think it over. Fellow Daoist Qin in the city has deeper Talismanic abilities than mine, and his success rate for Third-tier Mid-Grade Talismans should be higher.”
Her words, of course, were aimed at raising the price.
‘This sly woman…’
Ning Daoran secretly criticized. He knew he couldn’t expect this Mid-Autumn meal to be free. Lin Man wouldn’t let him go without taking her fair share from him.
But Third-tier Talismans were rare in themselves, and that so-called Talisman Master Qin was a Guest Elder of the Immortal White Dragon City. There was a throng of people seeking talismans from him, and Ning Daoran had no interest in joining that fray.
When there was a Talisman Master by his side, why bother seeking help from afar.
“Talisman Master Lin, how about this?”
Ning Daoran said: “I will provide the materials for your forging of the Third-tier Mid-Grade Frost Freeze Talismans and Prohibition Breaking Talismans, but I would like to observe as you make the talismans. Would that be acceptable?”
“Ah?”
Watching someone make talismans was a huge taboo for talisman makers, as it’s essentially each Talisman Master’s own skill, and doing so could be seen as stealing their techniques.
But since Ning Daoran had decided to provide the materials, watching was quite reasonable and prevented the Talisman Master from skimping on materials.
“That would be fine.”
Lin Man nodded in agreement: “However, since Fellow Daoist wishes to observe the making of my talismans, I might charge a slightly higher fee for successful creations.”
“That’s acceptable.”
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“But I wonder…”
Lin Man’s lips quirked upwards as she said, “Fellow Daoist, what kind of materials will you bring out to craft a Third-tier Mid-Grade Talisman? Being a Golden Core Cultivator, you should know the rules. To craft such a talisman, one must at least use materials from a Third-tier Middle-level Demon Beast, or else the failure is almost certain.”
“I understand.”
Ning Daoran lightly patted his Storage Bag, and a piece of thick Jiao skin flew out—it was from the Cold Pool Flood Dragon of the Five Saints Sect.
The flesh of the dragon had been fed to Little Blackie, but the key materials like the Jiao skin, teeth, and scales were all preserved.
“It really is material from a Third-tier Middle-level Jiao Dragon…”
Lin Man was slightly surprised as she touched the Jiao skin. Joy spread across her face, “Moreover… to think it even contains such a cold nature strength… Fellow Daoist, did you perhaps already have the idea of using this Jiao skin to craft a Third-tier Mid-Grade Divine Frost Talisman?”
“Indeed.”
Ning Daoran smiled, “Talisman Master Lin, aside from this Jiao skin, what other materials are needed?”
“Just some Dan Sand and a small amount of auxiliary materials will do.”
Lin Man said, “I have all these things here, so there’s no need to trouble Fellow Daoist Ning to run around gathering them. With that said, for each successfully crafted Third-tier Mid-Grade Divine Frost Talisman, I’ll charge you five hundred Spirit Stones for materials and crafting fees. That wouldn’t be too much, would it?”
“Not too much.”
Ning Daoran nodded in agreement.
Then, he took out a section of blood-red wolf skin from his Storage Bag; it was from the Blood Wolf of the Five Saints Sect. Despite years passing by, the wolf skin still brimmed with Spiritual Energy, maintaining its original form.
“Could this skin be used to craft a Third-tier Mid-Grade Prohibition Breaking Talisman?”
“Ah?”
Lin Man was thoroughly shocked, her mouth slightly agape, her bosom heaving with disbelief as she looked at Ning Daoran.
This Black Heart Array Master actually had such a foundation; it was simply unbelievable!
One must know, a Third-tier Middle-level Demon Beast’s Strength is comparable to that of a Late Stage Human Clan Golden Core Practitioner. The reason why materials from Third-tier Demon Beasts are so precious is because they are immensely powerful, and Human Clan Cultivators often have to use a great deal of Great Cultivators and Arrays, along with various traps and tactics, to slay them.
Behind each piece of Third-tier Demon Beast material, there might be a complicated story.
But here was Ning Daoran, casually pulling out heaps of Third-tier Demon Beast materials from his Storage Bag as if it were a treasure box, and all of them from Third-tier Middle-level beasts.
Did this person really possess such extraordinary abilities?!
“Fellow Daoist…”
Lin Man spoke with her red lips slightly parted, “With so many top-grade materials, how did you acquire them? If there truly is such a lucrative method, you must take me with you…”
Her lips curled into a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, as if joking yet seemingly earnest.
“I’ve obtained these occasionally; Talisman Master Lin needn’t inquire further.”
Ning Daoran sat upright, adopting the tone of an elder instructing a junior: “Moreover, forgive my frankness, the Cultivation World is dangerous. Talisman Master Lin should maintain a cautious heart toward others. Under normal circumstances, one mustn’t trust anyone blindly. Such talk of taking you out to make a fortune should not be spoken carelessly, for aren’t you afraid that once I take you out, you might not return?”
Lin Man couldn’t help but laugh, “If Fellow Daoist refuses to let me return, are you intending to keep me confined in some mountain abode, then making me your wife and mother of your children?”
“Hmm~~”
Ning Daoran let out a light chuckle, not responding.
It wasn’t that he didn’t want to engage in conversation; he simply couldn’t cope with it. The damage Lin Man could inflict was too strong; engaging deeper in the conversation could affect his Daoist Heart., and should he genuinely develop thoughts of becoming a Daoist couple with her, that would be the real troublesome matter.
Seeing Ning Daoran’s demeanor, Lin Man did not say more.
“Fellow Daoist Ning, I need to prepare materials such as Dan Sand; we will begin crafting talismans tomorrow morning. You can come over then.”
“Alright.”
Ning Daoran nodded, “In that case, I’ll bring the materials over tomorrow.”
“As it should be.”
Ning Daoran signaled to the White Deer and returned to his Cave Mansion.
Lin Man watched his retreating figure, deep in thought.
Across the Immortal City, the Jin Brothers from the Second-level Spiritual Energy Cave Mansion watched with a strange look in their eyes. Seeing Ning Daoran walking out of Lin Man’s abode with his hand casually behind him after such a fierce fight, they couldn’t help but admire his composure, truly befitting a Golden Core Cultivator!
However, when the eyes of Jin Shan and the others met Lin Man’s gaze, a chill seemed to pass through their eyes, sending a shiver down their spines.
…
The next day, early in the morning.
Ning Daoran returned to Lin Man’s abode and even brought breakfast with him.
A bowl of spicy chicken egg custard paired with a few crispy buns—a commoner’s delicacy.
“Fellow Daoist…”
After taking a bite of a bun and a sip of the soup, Lin Man’s eyes sparkled, “Did you make this?”
“No, bought it from a street over.”
Ning Daoran looked up at her, “I am busy with my Cultivation, I have no time for cooking.”
Lin Man just smiled.
Shortly after, Lin Man activated all the Prohibition in her abode and began crafting the Talisman. Ning Daoran stood silently aside, continuously pulling out Third-tier materials to use.
There was a lot – scales from the Vajra Giant Ape, Blood Wolf, Cold Pool Flood Dragon; all from Third-tier Middle-level Demon Beasts, the materials were strewn all over the place.
“Ah?”
Lin Man looked puzzled with her beautiful eyes; is this treating her like a laborer?
How could there be such a person in the world? Does this Black Heart Array Master’s dictionary not include the words ‘to cherish the fairer sex’?
