Chapter 7: The Seal of Illusory Treasures

"Shopkeeper, I would like to ask you something," Fang Ming said in a somewhat languid tone

Li Wan insists on treating it as a divine power, which is indeed an unavoidable situation

Alright. The shop assistant peeked in and saw the wooden table split in half, unable to help but click his tongue in astonishment, responding with a hint of fear.

If he becomes familiar with the method of circulating energy and remembers all the techniques for condensing the seals, he can attempt to transfer it to the spiritual jade, much like crafting a jade talisman

Li Wan's pupils constricted, yet she recognized it.

The young attendant, noticing his extraordinary demeanor, took the initiative to step forward and inquire, "Esteemed guest, are you here for a meal or for lodging?"

By grasping one method, one can illuminate the profound principles; by understanding the profound principles, one can verify the Dao. This matter is indeed a direct path to the heavens, an unparalleled opportunity. With this "Grand Canon of the Instrument Sect," the techniques I can learn are not limited to just this Void Treasure Seal. There will be much to study in the future. Alas, it is a pity that I currently only know how to refine this sword energy seal. I see that within this Void Treasure Seal manual, there are still many incomprehensible seals resembling ghostly symbols, but these will require time to fully comprehend.

Li Wan jumped out of bed, formed a seal with her fingers, and activated the secret technique of the Virtual Treasure Seal. Suddenly, a beam of white light burst forth from her fingertips, resembling a sharp blade, and shot directly towards the wooden table several feet away

The wood of the table is at least half an inch thick, and even those with less strength cannot split it with a sharp sword, yet this sword energy managed to penetrate it in an instant, demonstrating its formidable power

After this continued for nearly half an hour, the entire array of virtual treasure seals finally entered my mind. The complete set of incantations and annotations, every word and sentence, became thoroughly clear and unobstructed

Fang Ming's expression changed upon hearing this, and he asked, "Where is Room No. 3?"

After the joy, Li Wanxin felt the shortcomings of the virtual and the Book Treasure Dharma Seal

Although there is no expectation of finding Li Wan, it is still necessary to follow the routine procedure

Fortunately, he was also prepared for this and had long anticipated that the Yin family would send someone to pursue him. With no other options, he decided to leave without a trace.

Not long after, the voice of the innkeeper came from outside the door: "Esteemed guest, it is now mealtime."

At this point, it can be confirmed that he has nearly mastered it, and he decided to practice this seal thoroughly before considering other variations

The paper ash flew out of the window, carrying a glimmer of fire, heading straight into the distance

The attendant nodded repeatedly and said, "Please, esteemed guest, go ahead."

At that moment, Li Wan suddenly felt a wave of fatigue, as if her energy was somewhat depleted, akin to having stayed up for several days and nights without proper rest

Fang Ming, without any hesitation, squeezed out of the window and, with a few quick leaps, followed the direction in which Li Wan had scaled the wall and left.

With a sense of lethargy and resignation, Fang Ming's journey inevitably slowed down. Moreover, since he had only met Li Wan once and was not very familiar with her, they were almost looking at each other from across the street, yet he did not recognize her.

Fortunately, I have a foundation in crafting jade talismans, so this can be considered a success. Otherwise, even if I obtained the jade slip of divine consciousness, I would still have to endure the hardships of training diligently to become familiar with the Dao patterns.

At that moment, Fang Ming noticed the sky darkening, and before him stood another inn. His expression changed slightly, and the thought of seeking accommodation arose in his mind, so he walked towards it

Li Wan disregarded everything else and continued to practice the method of circulating energy as described in the legal formula, channeling his internal power

The waiter looked surprised and said unexpectedly, "Isn't this the guest from Room 3 of the Tianzi www.hetushu.com.com? I just finished cleaning his room."

Fang Ming, after listening, quickly stepped forward and rushed inside, ascending the stairs directly upward

After a few breaths, he crossed the corridor and arrived at the inn's backyard. Without hesitation, he climbed over the wall and then quickened his pace, running with large strides. In no time, he disappeared from sight

Thinking of this, Li Wan could no longer care about anything else and decisively ran towards the back hall

On that day, Fang Ming and Shi Bu Yi were tasked with pursuing him. Using the technique of tracking over a thousand miles, they pinpointed the general direction of his escape. However, upon reaching the corner of the desolate ridge, they discovered that the energy had split into two streams: one crossed over the mountain ridge and headed towards the eastern foothills, while the other continued along the small path, seemingly heading northward

Li Wan touched the lucky pouch tucked against her chest, closed the door to her room, and then went downstairs to exit the inn

So soon? Li Wan put away what had happened, opened the door, and only then realized that time had passed quickly; before she knew it, it was already evening

He was well aware that this secret method consumed true essence, so he took out a spirit jade from his wishful bag, held it in his hand, and sat down cross-legged, slowly absorbing the spiritual energy within it

He is preparing to find a restaurant to eat and drink to his fill, while also getting ready for the necessities of his upcoming journey.

Li Wan waved her hand and said, "Alright, you may go now"

I understand. I will go out for a meal shortly, so please tidy up the room. Li Wan calmly took out a small piece of silver and added, I accidentally broke the table and the kettle in the room; please hand this over to the innkeeper on my behalf as compensation.

The waiter shrank his neck and immediately dared not speak again

The waiter said, "The second to last room on the west side of the second floor..." After speaking, he felt a bit regretful. This guest's background was unclear, and by saying one more sentence, he feared he might invite trouble upon himself.

Fang Ming quickly approached the door of Room 3, drew the long sword from his back, kicked open the door, and rushed in. However, at that moment, Li Wan had already escaped over the wall, leaving no one behind.

The waiter hurriedly shouted: "Sir, you ... ... "

This is not good, how could he catch up so quickly? I cannot stay here any longer, I must leave immediately

Li Wan pondered for a moment: "According to the records in the virtual treasure seal, this involves using one's true essence as if it were a heavenly material or earthly treasure, refining it into a sword qi. The effect is roughly equivalent to that of a magical artifact, and thus, its power is comparable to a strike from an ordinary magical tool"

Fang Ming's expression changed slightly as he quickly took out a yellowed ancient talisman from his bosom, then threw the talisman into the air, where it ignited silently and burned to ashes

Li checked in the evening and found the crack to be as smooth as a mirror, displaying an unusual sharpness, which left him momentarily stunned

The waiter inquired, "Esteemed guest, will you be dining in the establishment or going out on your own?"

He could clearly feel that a strand of true essence within him had undergone a significant transformation, now taking the form of a sharp, sword-like vital energy, lurking within the spiritual field, with faint runes flickering within it

Everything must come gradually; it is impossible to build a castle in the air without any support

This virtual treasure seal not only includes the sword energy seal, but also encompasses many fire spells, thunder spells, metal killing techniques, and poison miasma... There are more powerful and wondrous seals, but for now, Li Wan can only focus on a limited number and can only attempt to use the original energy of his body for now

Li Wan did not expect that he would chase after so quickly, and was taken aback, hurriedly retreating back to the inn

Now that I have just begun my cultivation journey, with no foundation whatsoever, being able to reach this point is akin to a Qi Refinement disciple achieving mid-stage cultivation, having learned the divine abilities and techniques, which is sufficient to enhance my strength equivalent to several decades of hard work.

Fang Ming did not turn his head, and in a deep voice, he shouted: "Shut up, if you make any more noise, do not blame Fang for being merciless under the sword."

The attendant saw Li Wan waving to dismiss people, quickly bowed and took his leave, and then went to inform the other guests

With a loud crash, the entire wooden table was unexpectedly split in half

This exercise lasted a full hour, but the hard work paid off, as Li Wan succeeded in one go

Not recognizing the Dao patterns is akin to being illiterate, rendering poetry, songs, and elegant prose irrelevant. However, Li Wan had already established a certain foundation and understood how to create jade talismans, so it was only natural for him to refine this sword qi imprint.

It is indeed a portrait of Li Wan; although it is not an exact likeness, it bears a striking resemblance, at least ninety percent.

Virtual Treasure Seal - Sword Qi Seal, refined

He kept all his belongings in a lucky pouch, and there were no cumbersome luggage; he immediately decided to flee far away.

In fact, this is not a flaw, as this secret technique is not a divine power, but rather a method of artifact refinement. Its primary function is to familiarize disciples with the patterns of the Dao and the drawing of magical seals through a series of incantations, thereby solidifying the foundation for the crafting of true magical artifacts

Unexpectedly, it was a spontaneous delight

Is this person Fang Ming

This person is indeed the outer courtyard disciple who dueled with me at the Zhengqi Gate dojo that day, and his name seems to be Fang Ming

How impressive, it actually possesses such great power

Fang Ming and Shi Bu Yi discussed and immediately decided to split their forces into two paths. However, by the fourth watch of the night yesterday, Fang Ming suddenly sensed a dimming of the energy ahead, as if the clues they were about to uncover were on the verge of being severed.

Li Wan pondered as she stepped out of the inn's door, preparing to head to the best restaurant in town

If one is still in the temple, one can disregard everything and focus solely on diligent practice. However, once one has escaped, one cannot act in such a manner; one must prioritize securing one's safety and livelihood above all else

"In recent days, has this person come to your establishment to stay?" Fang Ming took out a piece of silk painting from his bosom, which was a silhouette drawing book, depicting a figure outlined in various colored lines, vividly lifelike

Once the true essence had mostly recovered, Li Wan attempted to condense it again, forming a sword qi seal.

But at that moment, he suddenly caught sight of a figure

A young man dressed in a blue robe, carrying a long sword on his back, approached from the street corner against the backdrop of the setting sun

Try to see its power

The teacups and teapot above all fell to the ground and shattered into pieces

Fang Ming is a disciple of the Outer Court and has long entered the Qi Refining Stage, likely already reaching the mid-stage. His cultivation level is naturally not comparable to that of Li Wan. On that day, he was tasked by Elder Qiu to "assess" Li Wan's martial arts skills. It is precisely for this reason that Li Wan has a deep impression of him and recognized him immediately from across the street

Li Wan seemed to be in a state of meditation, caught between dreams and wakefulness, and dreamt of many things

By this time, he had already lost much hope of finding Li Wan. After all, it was merely a task assigned by Elder Qiu, not an official mission from the sect, so there was no need to be overly dedicated to it.

Although it is only a single strike, it is already quite astonishing. It is important to note that the magical tools in the cultivation world are not comparable to ordinary mortal weapons. Even the most ordinary ones are capable of splitting hairs and severing hair, cutting through iron like mud, and can be considered divine weapons.

Not long after Li Wan left, Fang Ming walked from the street corner to the front of the inn, revealing a hint of suspicion: "Strange, the energy flow reaches here, but why has it suddenly stopped?"