Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 490 - 264: Inscribing Runes (3)

With the final stroke completed, a dazzling spiritual light burst from the puppet, and the runes flickered with a strange brilliance, as if they had come to life.

The light persisted for a long time and then gradually faded away.

Under the magical blessing of the runes, an incredibly strong aura suddenly emanated from the puppet, swiftly engulfing the entire cultivation chamber.

"Success!"

Xu Ping’s eyes flashed with a hint of joy and excitement.

Although he had scrapped a third-rank lower grade puppet, in the end, successfully engraving it was not too much of a loss.

Not too much of a loss, indeed! After all, once on the proficiency board, the success rate in the future would greatly increase.

Thinking like this, Xu Ping impatiently opened the proficiency panel. It clearly displayed:

[Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman (Incomplete) Entry Level: 1/100]

...

"So, this rune is called Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman?"

Seeing the name on the proficiency panel, Xu Ping subconsciously rubbed his chin, lost in thought.

As for the word "Incomplete" behind it, he briefly pondered and understood its meaning; it signified that the ’Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman’ was not complete.

"This is really interesting!"

A fiery glint suddenly flashed in Xu Ping’s eyes.

Even in its incomplete form, the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman had already demonstrated such astonishing power.

If he could obtain a complete version of the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman, it would surely greatly enhance the might of a quasi-fourth rank puppet, or even higher rank puppets.

The thought of the immense potential and limitless possibilities that a complete version of the Divine Puppet Spirit-Enhancing Talisman could bring made the fire in Xu Ping’s heart grow even stronger.

"Looks like I have to find a way to obtain the original version of the rune!"

Xu Ping took a deep breath, trying to suppress the fiery impulse in his heart, and began calmly considering how to obtain the original rune from Miao Jun.

The first thought flashed through Xu Ping’s mind like lightning—kill and seize treasures!

This was indeed the most direct method, simple and brutal, capable of swiftly getting what one wanted.

However, this idea only lingered in his mind for a moment before Xu Ping decisively abandoned it without hesitation.

Although he never considered himself a person who adheres strictly to traditional moral values.

Such blatant acts of murder and robbery went against his inner principles.

Moreover, if Miao Jun had set a restriction in his sea of consciousness, once he recklessly made a move to kill, it was likely that not only would he fail to obtain the original rune, but he would end up with nothing but an empty basket.

Besides, there were other more reliable ways.

In the past two years, the conflict between the Purple Mountain Association and the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association had been sharpening, and the struggle had become increasingly fierce.

Although, up until now, there had been no large-scale confrontation between the two sides, anyone with a bit of insight could see that a battle was imminent and inevitable.

And this was his opportunity!

After all, without his support, the Purple Mountain Association would stand no chance against the Ten Thousand Dragons Commerce Association.

Xu Ping believed that at the critical moment of life and death, Miao Jun should be able to discern the urgency of the matter.

While Xu Ping was pondering these matters, his expression suddenly shifted slightly.

Immediately afterward, he rose and left the chamber, swiftly heading towards the cave above.

...

A quarter of an hour later. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

In the living room of the cave.

"Wan Fellow, you specially came to see me today, is there something important?"

Xu Ping calmly inquired with a peaceful and indifferent tone.

Over the years, this was the first time the other party had visited.

Wan Junhao initially had a seemingly warm smile on his face, his eyes reflecting a hint of forced familiarity, as he said with a smile:

"Brother Li, we’ve been part of the Purple Mountain Association for some years, and I’ve often admired Brother Xu’s skills."

As the saying goes, don’t hit someone with a smiling face.

Xu Ping wore a faint smile and replied, "Wan Fellow, you’re too kind. In the Purple Mountain Association, I’ve received much care from everyone, and we all strive wholeheartedly for the association’s affairs."

"Brother Xu, you’re too modest. Your skills are a pillar of strength in our Purple Mountain Association. I’ve often hoped to get closer to Brother Xu and learn more."

Wan Junhao’s smile grew brighter, yet there was a peculiar meaning hidden in his eyes.

Hearing these words, Xu Ping quietly evaluated Wan Junhao, but outwardly, he maintained a calm demeanor, patiently waiting for the other party to reveal his true intentions.

He did not believe that Wan Junhao came here just to build rapport.

Wan Junhao spoke for quite some time, observing that Xu Ping only responded politely without much substantive response. Eventually, his expression suddenly became serious.

He leaned closer to Xu Ping, lowered his voice, and said, "Brother Li, to be honest, I found traces of crystal condensing liquid in a secret realm."

At this, a glimmer of greed and excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Crystal condensing liquid?"

Xu Ping’s heart slightly moved.

After all, spiritual objects for core formation are undoubtedly rare treasures of great appeal to any cultivator keen on breaking through the bottleneck and advancing to the Golden Core Realm.

But for him, it held no allure, as he continued observing Wan Junhao.

Wan Junhao continued, "You know, Brother Li, getting hold of this crystal condensing liquid would be immensely beneficial for our cultivation.

"Moreover, in the entire Purple Mountain Association, I trust Brother Li the most."

"I’ve been thinking, if the two of us work together to explore that secret realm and try to acquire this precious spiritual object for core formation, perhaps one day we both have a great chance to successfully form our cores!"