Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 232 - 230 Peerless Genius Talisman Master Lin

Chapter 232: Chapter 230: Peerless Genius Talisman Master Lin

Chapter 232 -230: Peerless Genius Talisman Master Lin

The storm raged fiercely, and the man and woman were about to give up.

“Go.”

Ning Daoran handed the Wind Avoiding Talisman to a Class A Paperfolk. He was reluctant to risk his life in rescues; if someone must be saved, he wouldn’t put himself in danger.

“Swoosh—”

The Class A Paperfolk, unswervingly loyal, dashed out in a flash, the Wind Avoiding Talisman in its hand shining like a beacon in the chill of the night, lighting a vast area and fending off countless invisible Xinjin Winds.

“Follow me, you two.”

The Class A Paperfolk channeled a thread of mana, ushering the two on board onto The White Deer.

Both individuals were at the late-stage of Foundation Establishment.

The man, dressed in a black robe, was quite robust and handsome, while the woman, in a wet green dress, looked delicate but held a remarkably gentle beauty. However, her injuries were lighter compared to the man’s, so she had been protecting him for quite some time.

As the captain, Ning Daoran exchanged pleasantries and learned of their identities.

The couple was husband and wife; the husband, Nolan Canghai, was a Puppet Master, and the wife, Chen Qian, a Second-Order Middle Grade Alchemist.

“You two.”

Ning Daoran kindled the stove to dry their clothes while Little Bai offered them spiritual tea to ward off the cold.

“Given that you’re both a second-tier Puppet Master and an Alchemist, one would think it’s safer to stay in Immortal White Dragon City and earn a living with your skills, without worrying about spirit stones. Why venture into the sea?”

“You aren’t aware, Senior.”

Chen Qian pursed her red lips and said, “My husband is extremely talented in Puppet Skill. He’s now a Second-Order Top Grade Puppet Master but wishes to advance further, which requires higher-grade materials. We ventured into the sea not for the Golden Dragon Spirit Carp but to seek Third-tier Puppet materials that can only be found in the deep sea.”

Her eyes were deep and somber as she continued, “If my husband truly advances, becoming a legendary Third-rank Puppet Master, as you said, we could stay in Immortal White Dragon City and have a steady income of spirit stones.”

A Third-rank Puppet Master could potentially craft Third-tier Puppets, who possess power akin to Golden Core cultivators.

Essentially, if a Third-rank Puppet Master managed, over decades, to craft a Third-tier Puppet, his life would be considered successful. The value of a Third-tier Puppet is unimaginable, even outweighing a false core!

“I see.”

Ning Daoran smiled with clasped hands, “I am Ning Daoran, at the early stage of the Golden Core and a Second-Order Array Master, also residing in Immortal White Dragon City.”

“Oh? Senior also stays in Immortal White Dragon City?”

Nolan Canghai’s eyes lit up. “If so, once we return to the city, my wife and I would be honored to properly host you as thanks for saving our lives.”

“Hmm, let’s speak of this after we return to the city.”

Ning Daoran looked towards the distant storm, activating another Wind Avoiding Talisman again. “Is such weather common in the Tianluo Sea?”

“Not common.”

Nolan Canghai shook his head. “Storms this enormous, wielding Yin Erosion Rain and Xinjin Wind, are rare, seen maybe once in several decades. Our luck was poor to encounter such a natural calamity. After our Wind Avoiding Talismans depleted, our boat was torn apart, and we were injured. If not for Senior’s rescue, I’m afraid we might have perished at sea.”

“I see…”

Ning Daoran gave a resigned smile. “It seems my luck isn’t much better, inadvertently caught in such a massive storm. Escape might require around ten Second-Order Wind Avoiding Talismans.”

“That is true.”

Nolan Canghai carefully inquired, “Senior… did you prepare so many talismans?”

“Yes, don’t worry.”

Ning Daoran patted his Storage Bag. In truth, he had prepared not just ten, but thirty Second-Order Wind Avoiding Talismans, as they are not overly costly and more is always better for spreading security.

For a moment, Chen Qian showed an awkward expression and gently pinched her husband, disapproving of his direct approach — how disrespectful to the Senior!

…

Not long after, The White Deer sailed out of the stormy area and traveled again over the tranquil sea.

The Nolan couple rested quietly in the cabin, causing no disturbance.

Saving them had been simply opportunistic, but Ning Daoran felt assured by the act. Nolan Canghai was a Second-Order Top Grade Puppet Master, and he himself had no cultivation in Puppet Skill. As Puppets are a crucial aspect of the Cultivation Hundred Arts and top-grade Puppets are unbuyable with spirit stones,

being acquainted with Nolan Canghai could only be advantageous in that respect.

Moreover, having saved the couple, it shouldn’t be a problem for Nolan Canghai to craft a Second-Order Top Grade Puppet for him.

And if Nolan’s cultivation as a Puppet Master broke through to the next tier, allowing him to craft Third-tier Puppets, all the better.

Ning Daoran skillfully used Paperfolk Technique, not heavily relying on Puppets.

However, the art of Paperfolk cannot endure long; a well-crafted paperfolk, its infused mana would fade over time, weakening after a few years.

Puppets, on the other hand, would continue to function as long as they aren’t damaged, requiring only a supply of spirit stones to maintain power. Even delicately crafted Puppets could last hundreds or even thousands of years without issues!

If back then, Ning Daoran had left a Second Order Puppet with Zhou Tiezhu, Little Tiezhu wouldn’t have been injured and met an early death…

Just thinking about Little Tiezhu, Little Hehua, and Chen Weimo made Ning Daoran feel a wave of melancholy.

Mortal and immortal realms apart, he could no longer meet them.

…

Half a month later, they returned to Immortal White Dragon City.

Upon reaching the harbor, Ning Daoran decided to sell The White Deer for a shockingly low price. The boat was too small, and its body was not sturdy enough to withstand the drag of the Golden Dragon Spirit Carp King.

Ning Daoran’s goal remained the Fish King. For his next sea venture, his sole aim was that very king.

Thus, he approached the shipyard’s owner and, at an exorbitant price of ten thousand spirit stones, ordered a large ship. The ship was to be fifty zhang in length, its keel made from the spine of a third-tier mid-stage Jiao Dragon, and the hull crafted from special, incredibly durable metal.

A ship built with ten thousand spirit stones was also a challenge for the shipyard, and a group of shipbuilders all showed excited expressions.

Of course, to build such a large ship, big formation arrays were needed.

Fortunately, Ning Daoran’s White Feather Flowing Sound Array was a mid-sized array itself, sufficient to cover a fifty-zhang radius, and defending against the Yin Erosion Rain was definitely not a problem.

After ordering the large ship, Ning Daoran then returned to Immortal White Dragon City with Big Stupid Deer.

…

Shortly after, the Nolan couple visited.

This couple returned to their Cave Mansion to rest and indulge in some warmth, and now their injuries had healed significantly, making them look much more vibrant.

Nolan Canghai wore a white robe, exuding the demeanor of a Great Cultivator, while Chen Qian wore a Flowing Cloud Plain Skirt, looking as beautiful as a fairy, making them an exceptionally matching pair.

Moreover, both were Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, each with their own skills.

Nolan Canghai often took orders to craft Second Order Puppets, and Chen Qian was also one of the Pill Masters in the city responsible for making Foundation Establishment Pills. Her reputation was quite significant, and she held pill-making sessions almost every month to help others craft Foundation Establishment Pills, earning no less than her husband.

Therefore, the two were quite famous in Immortal City and were an immortal couple envied by everyone.

“Is Senior Ning at home?”

A Sound Transmission Talisman flew deep into the Cave Mansion.

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At this time, Ning Daoran had another honored guest, it was Lin Man who had come over from next door to discuss arrays and talisman transactions with Ning Daoran.

“Yes.”

Ning Daoran opened the prohibition and let the two Late-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators into the Cave Mansion.

“Ah?”

Nolan Canghai, upon seeing Lin Man, paused slightly and asked, “Isn’t this…Talisman Master Lin? What brings you here?”

Lin Man smiled faintly, “Fellow Daoist Ning and I have been good friends for many years. Didn’t you know?”

“This…”

Nolan Canghai’s eyes brightened, suddenly guessing many things. Ning Daoran was a Second Order Array Master and also a Golden Core Cultivator, looking young enough to pass. Across the whole Immortal White Dragon City, how many women could match Ning Daoran?

Coincidentally, Lin Man, whose fame filled Immortal White Dragon City, perfectly met the criteria. This woman was not only extremely talented but also quirky, making her more and more seem like a perfect match for Ning Daoran.

“Since you have a friend visiting, I’ll leave first and invite you for a meal another day.”

Lin Man whispered a few words in Ning Daoran’s ear and then left with a whiff of fragrance.

Ning Daoran frowned.

Lin Man was a bit strange today. She didn’t address him as ‘Senior’ anymore, calling him directly and intimately as ‘you,’ which was highly unusual. Was she trying to publicly claim to have a Daoist partner, using Ning Daoran as a shield?

It wasn’t really a problem, he didn’t mind, but at least give him some spirit stones. Could Ning Daoran agree to things that brought him no benefits?

…

“Senior Ning!”

Nolan Canghai bowed respectfully.

Beside him, Chen Qian also curtsied.

“Please, have a seat.”

Big Stupid Deer took the initiative to make tea.

“Senior Ning…”

Chen Qian’s lips curved into a gossip-filled smile, “This Talisman Master Lin is an extremely powerful person. Despite her young age, she has already reached Perfect Foundation Establishment. It is said that she’s only sixty years old this year and is a Third-tier Lower Grade Rune Master. Plus, she’s quite beautiful. It’s said that most of the young men in Immortal White Dragon City have thought about her.”

“What?”

Ning Daoran was slightly startled, “She’s only sixty years old?”

“You didn’t know?”

Chen Qian was surprised, “I thought Senior was well acquainted with Talisman Master Lin and knew something about her. This Talisman Master Lin is truly a genius, but she has a bit of a peculiar temperament and usually doesn’t interact much with others, being quite independent. However… forgive me for speaking bluntly, Senior and Talisman Master Lin actually match quite well.”

“You see, I feel the same way.”

Nolan Canghai smiled, “From the moment I entered, I thought Talisman Master Lin and Senior really match very well, from appearance to aura, it feels like a match made by heaven.”

“Humph!”

Chen Qian laughed, “Didn’t you say before that no one in the entire Immortal White Dragon City could match that fairy-like Talisman Master Lin?”

“Well, it’s a bit different now…”

Nolan Canghai responded to his wife’s words, only slightly contradicting, not daring to deny them completely.

“Let’s not talk about this anymore.”

Ning Daoran touched his nose, “Talisman Master Lin is just over sixty this year, and I’m already over a hundred and sixty, a full hundred years older. Although I Ning do not consider myself a paragon of virtue, pursuing such a relationship with a much younger woman…”

“Cough, cough…”

Nolan Canghai said, “Age is not a problem, as long as Talisman Master Lin also has feelings for Senior…”

“Alright, alright.”

Ning Daoran, somewhat speechless, sat up straight, “You two must have prepared your gifts for saving your lives. Enough chatter, bring them out and let Ning have a look!”

“Senior is straightforward…”

Nolan Canghai slapped his Storage Bag, and immediately a Green Wolf Puppet leapt out from the Storage Bag, “Green Wolf, a Second Order High-Grade Puppet, is my proudest creation. I gift it to Senior to guard the door and the courtyard!”