Chapter 71

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Chapter 71: Voice Transmission Warning

【Beginner Talisman Making (Entry): 0/100】

The skills section of the Cultivation Panel clearly displayed the fruits of Wang Chen’s labor over the past two months.

The name of the new skill was simple and straightforward.

Yet, to Wang Chen, it surpassed all the spells he had previously mastered!

When he purchased the talisman-making tools and "Basic Talismans Illustrated" in Yunshan City, he had hoped to integrate skills from the myriad arts of cultivation into the panel.

Then, he could use Heavenly Merit or Virtue to elevate his level.

Wang Chen had it all planned out.

If he mastered the intricacies of making talismans and successfully drew legal symbols, but failed to achieve his true objectives, he wouldn’t invest much time and energy in that area in the future.

Because to become an excellent talisman maker requires not only extraordinary talent but also persistent dedication.

Where would he find the energy to enhance his own strength!

Although there were so-called talisman cultivators, that was not at all the way of cultivation Wang Chen preferred.

Now, it was splendid that his talisman-making skills received the panel’s recognition.

In the future, as long as he raised his proficiency and used Virtue to achieve breakthroughs, becoming a master talisman maker would no longer be a dream!

When facing a strong enemy, he could hurl a barrage of talismans—if one wasn’t enough, he could throw another.

He could force his opponent to kneel and sing his submission.

Just thinking about it made Wang Chen feel exhilarated!

“Immortal Master?”

Just as Wang Chen was lost in his reverie, Wei Lian’s cautious voice echoed in his ears.

The girl felt uneasy, not understanding why Wang Chen had a peculiar smile on his face.

“Ah-hem!”

Wang Chen snapped back to reality and quickly cleared his throat.

He casually picked up the completed legal symbol from the table and handed it to the nervous girl before him, saying, “This is my first successfully drawn legal symbol; take it as a memento.”

It was a Falling Fire talisman.

The Falling Fire talisman was one of the most common low-level talismans, which, when activated, could unleash a torrent of scorching flames, akin to a meteor falling from the sky, with considerable lethality.

Wang Chen chose the Falling Fire talisman as his practice subject because his five elements affinity was primarily fire.

“Thank you, Immortal Master.”

Wei Lian accepted the talisman with both hands, feeling both cautious and honored.

She parted her lips as if to speak, but then swallowed her words.

“I know you can’t use regular legal symbols yet,” Wang Chen said with a smile. “But I believe you will surely break through your innate limits, draw energy into your body, and step onto the path of immortality. Consider this legal symbol as my encouragement to you!”

Giving someone a rose leaves a lingering fragrance in your hand.

Wang Chen had always believed that as long as he acted with integrity and aimed for the light, his luck would not falter.

He had taken care of Wei Lian, Wei Xiong’s sister.

And then, his talisman-making skills had advanced.

This girl before him was the one who brought him good fortune!

Hearing Wang Chen’s words, Wei Lian’s eyes suddenly sparkled. She clutched the talisman and nodded vigorously.

The newfound confidence radiating from her made Wang Chen want to reach out and ruffle her hair, just as he had done with his sister in his past life.

But he resisted the impulse, knowing it might create an awkward tension between them.

Wang Chen understood clearly that Wei Lian was merely a fleeting presence in his life.

She would leave eventually.

Perhaps in just a few days.

The night had grown deep, and after expending a great deal of energy, spirit, and mind, Wang Chen began to feel the weight of fatigue.

He gathered the talisman-making tools from the table.

After bidding Wei Lian goodnight, he retreated to his room to rest.

The hidden chamber soon fell into silence.

Aboveground, a biting cold wind swept across the open fields, carrying with it flurries of frost and snow.

The lights in the scattered farmhouses across the countryside had all been extinguished.

The people had drifted into their dreams.

Some time later, Wang Chen suddenly awoke with a start.

A sharp, blade-like gleam flashed in his eyes.

In the next moment, he pressed his ear against the mouth of a brass trumpet.

The trumpet was connected to a long brass pipe that ran snugly along the wall and through the ceiling, extending all the way to the surface.

This was a simple metal sound transmission system, which Wang Chen used to monitor any activity in his bedroom above.

The first hidden chamber he had dug was a deep ten zhang.

No matter how keen his senses were, he couldn’t perceive what was happening on the surface from here.

He wouldn’t even know if enemies had invaded.

To solve this problem, the best solution was to use the Dual Mirrors.

The Dual Mirrors can simultaneously transmit images and sounds, comparable to a high-definition surveillance system from a previous life.

However, even the cheapest of these magical tools costs five hundred spirit fragments.

Wang Chen simply couldn’t afford it.

So, he decided to create a sound transmission tube made of sound-conducting brass pipes.

This device was widely used inside naval ships and wasn’t completely phased out until the mid-20th century, proving its practicality beyond doubt.

The structure was also quite simple; Wang Chen drew up the plans and had it customized in the city, spending only a few spirit fragments to get it done.

On the other hand, installing it took him quite a bit of effort.

The sound transmission tube was fixed to the wall beside his bed.

As soon as there was any unusual noise, Wang Chen would be able to detect it immediately.

And now, he heard something unusual.

Someone had entered the room.

At this late hour, it could only be a thief or a burglar; there was no way it was a good person!

Pressing his ear to the sound tube, he listened for a moment before suddenly leaping up and entering the hidden chamber.

He reached for two large cloth bags resting in the corner and loosened the ties, dumping a large amount of dirt toward the exit of the tunnel.

In no time, the tunnel leading to the surface was securely filled.

Wang Chen then slammed his palm down.

He activated the Master-level Earth and Stone Technique.

The dirt blocking the tunnel instantly solidified into incredibly hard rock.

The passage was completely sealed!

This way, no matter if water, fire, smoke, or poison came down, it would have no effect on the hidden chamber.

“Immortal Master?”

At that moment, Wei Lian emerged from the room, gripping a dagger and asking nervously, “What’s happening?”

Wei Lian had originally been a refined young lady.

Accompanying Wei Xiong on a long journey to the world of cultivation, and after several years of hardship, she was no longer a delicate young miss.

At critical moments, she could also pick up a weapon and fight.

“It’s nothing.”

Wang Chen replied in a deep voice, “Stay here and don’t run around; I’ll be right back!”

Before he finished speaking, his figure vanished into another tunnel.

This tunnel was quite short, with its exit located in the spirit fields behind Wang Chen’s home, covered by a haystack.

Wang Chen quietly pushed open the top board at the surface exit.

He didn’t rush out but first empowered himself with the Spirit Light Shield and then activated his spiritual awareness to carefully sense the movements around him.

After confirming it was safe, he crawled out from under the thick haystack.

It was very dark outside, and the icy wind mixed with frost hit Wang Chen’s face.

He silently darted forward, quickly nearing the walls of his courtyard.

Like a raccoon, he leaped up and gracefully landed in the vegetable garden of the backyard.

At that moment, the sounds from inside the house reached his ears!