Li Mu was practicing his swordsmanship in the yard. Liu Hanyan put a thin book on the stone table in the yard and said, "This is the script of Transforming into Butterflies. Take some time to read it and memorize the lines as soon as possible."
Li Mu put down his sword and said in surprise, "So fast?"
Wanwan stood aside and said, "Of course it's fast. In order to urge them to finish the script, Miss didn't sleep for two nights in a row..."
Li Mu looked up and saw that Liu Hanyan's originally delicate face was a little haggard at the moment. Her slumbering was more obvious than two days ago. He was a little touched. He held his sword with both hands and said, "I can't thank you enough. I will repay you in the future if I have the chance."
Liu Hanyan rolled her eyes at him and said, "Don't talk about the future. Teach me how to draw talismans now. After I learn how to draw talismans, I can draw Youthful Talismans by myself."
At this time, only two days had passed since Li Mu taught Liu Hanyan how to cultivate.
Last night, with the help of Li Mu, she successfully refined the first soul.
In order to condense the soul, Li Mu had worked hard to do good deeds like Lei Feng. He helped the old lady cross the road, cut Zhang Shan's leeks, and helped Lin Wan get justice. He collected joy everywhere and finally condensed the first soul. Liu Hanyan only took two days to do what Li Mu could do in a month.
Of course, it was because Li Mu gave her the remaining strength of the Tiger Demon's soul from the last time he condensed the soul. The talent of the Pure Yin Body in cultivation played a greater role.
Of course, without the courage of a demon, she would not have been able to refine the second soul so quickly.
Liu Hanyan remembered the feeling of rapid improvement in cultivation last night. She couldn't help but lick her lips. She looked at Li Mu and asked, "Did you put anything into my body last night?"
"No, not a drop."
Li Mu looked at her and said seriously, "You have to be down-to-earth when you cultivate. Don't always think about taking shortcuts. Otherwise, in the end, if you don't harm others, you will harm yourself!"
In terms of cultivation, Liu Hanyan only obeyed Li Mu. After being reprimanded by him, she lowered her head and whispered, "I understand …"
After refining the first soul, Liu Hanyan's mana could already write the two most basic Fu-lu talismans. One was the Soul-Locking Talisman, and the other was the Youth-Retaining Talisman. Li Mu first let her copy the runes of the two talismans. Being able to draw the runes in one go was the first step to writing talismans.
Liu Hanyan was proficient in many musical instruments and had a pair of skillful hands. Painting and calligraphy were not difficult for her.
The difficulty of writing talismans was that she had to eliminate all distracting thoughts and pour her mana into the runes. For beginners, it was impossible to successfully write talismans without a long period of practice. Even for those with a little talent, it would take ten days to half a month to master it. For those with mediocre talent, it was common for them to practice for several months before they could master it.
Liu Hanyan had already failed several times. Her mana was overdrawn and her face was pale, but she was still persevering.
Li Mu could see the stubbornness in her personality from the matter of writing talismans.
Once she set her mind on something, she would definitely not turn back even if she hit a wall.
Li Mu looked at her and comforted, "Why don't you try again tomorrow …"
Liu Hanyan's expression was firm and said, "I can definitely do it. I'm so close …"
Li Mu was worried that she would be exhausted if she continued to persevere, so he took the brush from her hand and said, "Recite with me. Your heart is as clear as ice. Even if the sky collapses, you won't be alarmed.
After teaching Liu Hanyan, Li Mu reminded her again, "Just remember this technique. Don't tell anyone else."
The Art of Tranquility did not belong to the category of Daoist techniques, but it was very effective in situations where one needed to calm down and concentrate. After learning the Art of Tranquility, Liu Hanyan only failed once before she successfully drew a Face Retaining Talisman.
In this world, the Art of Tranquility was a secret technique that only Li Mu knew. It was different from the Art of Leading Yin. If it wasn't for the fact that Liu Hanyan stayed up late to help him write the script, Li Mu wouldn't be so generous as to teach her.
Using sincerity to exchange for sincerity, this was what Li Si taught Li Mu.
Although Li Si said that it was to pick up girls, it could be used in other situations as well.
Speaking of which, he couldn't favor one and discriminate against the other. Since he taught it to Liu Hanyan, he should find a chance to teach it to Li Qing as well.
Although Liu Hanyan was also kind to him, it wasn't ten to twenty percent of Li Qing's kindness to him. And from Li Qing, Li Mu had never asked for anything in return.
When Li Mu found Li Qing in the guard room, she was cultivating with her eyes closed.
The lower three realms of cultivation were Soul Refining, Soul Condensing, and Spirit Concentrating.
Soul Refining was to refine the seven souls, allowing the cultivator to completely control the body.
Soul Condensing was actually Soul Refining. It was the process of the cultivator gradually controlling the three souls. In this realm, the cultivator's soul gradually grew stronger and could freely enter and leave the body. Moreover, when the soul was in the state of leaving the body, it could still retain part of its strength.
Spirit Concentrating was the last realm of the lower three realms of cultivation. At this realm, the cultivator's three souls merged into one and completely transformed into the Primordial Spirit. Even if the body died, the Primordial Spirit could leave the body and enter a new body to be reborn. As long as the Primordial Spirit was not destroyed, the cultivator would not truly die.
For cultivators in the Spirit Concentrating realm, their cultivation was all in the Primordial Spirit. Even if the body died and only the Primordial Spirit was left, their strength would not be weakened too much.
This was similar to monsters in human form. Although the lizard spirit and the tiger spirit's body died, their souls were still strong. However, after they turned into souls, they would be more afraid of Thunder Arts and Buddha's Light.
Li Mu walked into the guard room. Li Qing slowly opened her eyes and asked, "Did something happen in your cultivation?"
"No." Li Mu shook his head and said, "I came across a spell by chance. It can clear the heart and restrain the mind. When I use it when I'm writing talismans, it can stabilize the mind and increase the success rate of writing talismans."
He handed a piece of paper to Li Qing and said, "This is the spell."
Li Qing did not take it. She shook her head and said, "There are many spells of calming the heart and clearing the heart in Daoism, but none of them have this effect. Even in the six ancestral courts, this spell can be called a top-notch spell. It's very precious. I can't accept it."
Li Mu put the paper on the table in front of Li Qing and said, "Boss taught me cultivation, saved my life, and gave me a book and a sword. What's this little spell?"
Li Mu had many Daoist spells and scriptures. The Clear Heart Spell was the least effective among them. It was not that Li Mu did not want to give her something good. With Li Qing's kindness to him, it was not too much to ask Li Mu to repay her with his body.
It was just that Li Mu himself had not figured out the Nine Words Mantra. If he took it out like this, he would not even be able to come up with an excuse.
Although this little Clear Heart Spell could not repay Li Qing's kindness, they lived under the same roof every day and had many opportunities to interact. In the future, there would be plenty of opportunities to slowly repay her.
After all, the future was long.
Putting the paper on the table, Li Mu smiled at Li Qing and said, "Boss, continue cultivating. I'm going out to patrol …"
"Wait a moment."
Li Qing glanced at the paper on the table and said nothing. She only looked at Li Mu and asked, "You've already condensed Corpsedog and Concealed Arrow. Which one are you going to condense next?"
Li Mu embarrassedly said, "Sparrow Shade."
Li Qing continued to ask, "Have you thought about how to collect grief?"
Li Mu nodded and told her his idea.
"That's actually a good idea. Only you could think of it." Li Qing smiled and said, "Go. I'll leave the matters of the yamen to Zhang Shan and Li Si. You just need to focus on condensing the soul."
Li Mu stood at the door and did not immediately walk out.
Li Qing looked at Li Mu standing at the door and asked, "Is there something else?"
Li Mu smiled and said, "Boss, you look really good when you smile. You should smile more often …"
Li Qing froze for a moment. Then her gaze wandered for a moment and she said, "Go on patrol."
Zhang Shan, who had just returned from his patrol and was preparing to rest in the duty room, stood outside the door, his eyes wide open.
A moment later, on the Weiyang Street, he wrapped his arm around Li Mu's shoulder and said in shock, "Li Mu, are you crazy? You even dare to tease the boss. Aren't you afraid that the boss will get angry?"
Li Si walked by his side and said, "A woman will never get angry because you praise her beauty."
Zhang Shan asked in return, "Is the boss an ordinary woman?"
Li Si looked at him and said, "Immortals are also women."
Li Si spoke of great principles, but Li Mu had no choice but to accept it. Just now, he had blurted out what was on his mind on a whim. He did not know if she would get angry.
When they reached the door of the Yunyan Pavilion, Li Mu temporarily put aside his thoughts about Li Qing and focused on condensing the Sparrow Shade.
For him, what he needed to condense was not just the third soul.
There was also the dignity of a man.
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