Chapter 923: Chapter 405: Fourth Rank Upper Grade Talisman Inheritance; Duan Shuang Breaks Through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul_2

He increasingly felt that forming a decisive friendship with Xu Ping back then was one of the wisest decisions of his life.

Inside the grand hall, the two took their seats as host and guest.

Xu Ping personally handled the pot, pouring a cup of tea rich with Spiritual Qi for Liang Ming.

Liang Ming quickly accepted with both hands, feeling slightly overwhelmed.

A being with strength comparable to a Late-stage Cultivator personally pouring tea—such treatment is enjoyed by few in the Outer Sea.

After a brief exchange and some reminiscing, Liang Ming’s expression grew serious as he spoke of business.

He first took out a storage pouch from his bosom, along with a cold jade box covered with dense Restriction talismans and placed them on the table.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, this is the resource entrusted by the Alliance for me to deliver."

Liang Ming pointed to the cold jade box, his expression solemn, "This item is precious, and the Alliance put in some effort to find it."

As he spoke, he made a hand gesture to lift the box’s Restriction.

As the lid was lifted, a cool fragrance akin to moonlight, yet containing boundless Star Power and nourishing the Divine Soul’s Dao Rhythms, instantly filled the entire quiet room.

Inside the jade box lay a Spirit Plant, deep starry blue in color, resembling a lingzhi mushroom, with a surface that sparkled intermittently like real stars.

"Star Spirit Mushroom!"

Xu Ping’s eyes suddenly brightened, his voice noticeably filled with joy.

This item was precisely the treasure he spent a large amount of contribution points accumulated in the Alliance to exchange for Duan Shuang.

Its effects are singular yet heaven-defying.

It greatly assists an Early-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator in smoothly breaking through to Mid-Stage Nascent Soul, especially with unbelievable effectiveness in nurturing and expanding the Nascent Soul!

Duan Shuang’s Divine Sense has already reached the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul.

What she lacks is the accumulation of Mana and the opportunity for that final breakthrough.

With this mushroom’s assistance, her likelihood of breaking through to mid-stage will far exceed the norm.

More importantly... after the breakthrough, the efficiency and benefits of Divine Sense Dual Cultivation between the two in the future will be multiplied!

Xu Ping closed the box cover, putting it away with a smile on his lips: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Liang. This item is precisely what Xu Mou urgently needs."

Liang Ming saw this and couldn’t help but exclaim: "Star Spirit Mushroom... Back when I first entered Nascent Soul, I longed for this but couldn’t get it."

"Now, for Fellow Daoist Xu, it’s just a matter of a word..."

He shook his head, his tone full of admiration without jealousy.

Having reached the level of Xu Ping, having control over such resources is normal.

Xu Ping chuckled, saying no more.

Contribution points are indeed difficult for Early and Mid-stage Nascent Soul Cultivators to obtain, but for Xu Ping, it’s nothing more than slaying additional ancient Nascent Soul demons.

Afterward, Liang Ming pushed the storage pouch over: "Fellow Daoist Xu, here are the remnants of the Fourth Rank Lower Grade Spirit Vein collected by the Alliance. Due to time constraints, we managed to find only a piece. I hope Fellow Daoist won’t mind."

As Xu Ping’s Divine Sense swept into the pouch, he saw inside a root, pure white and flawless, teeming with Spiritual Qi, emanating a rich earth of Spiritual Qi aura.

Precisely the remnants of the Fourth Rank Lower Grade Spirit Vein!

"Fellow Daoist Liang has worked hard, this is sufficient, Xu Mou is very pleased," Xu Ping nodded and smiled.

Even a mosquito’s legs are meat; accumulation over time benefits the enhancement of Spirit Veins.

"If Fellow Daoist is satisfied, then the alliance’s entrusted task is considered perfectly completed," Liang Ming breathed a sigh of relief, his smile broader.

Then he shifted the topic: "Next, it is the matter of private friendship between our Mystic Water Sect and Fellow Daoist."

Liang Ming’s expression grew a bit more serious: "Fellow Daoist Xu, the refining materials for swords that you entrusted to the sect to collect have various types and high grade requirements. We’ve now collected about thirty percent."

"Once all gathered, I will personally deliver them to Fellow Daoist."

"Thank you for your efforts; this matter is not urgent," Xu Ping replied gently.

Enhancing the Magic Sword is not a matter of a single day, Xu Ping had mentally prepared for this.

Liang Ming nodded, suddenly revealing a mysterious smile, lowering his voice: "However, there’s good news about another matter."

"Fellow Daoist mentioned before, hoping to trade for a Fourth Rank Upper Grade legacy... The sect has decided to approve!"

"Oh?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping’s heart leapt with joy.

A Fourth Rank Upper Grade legacy is the treasure kept by the various sects, rarely shared.

Xu Ping promptly asked: "What legacy is it?"

Liang Ming no longer kept it a mystery, took out a blue jade slip of special material, filled with water ripple patterns, and handed it over, smiling:

"It is the legacy of Talisman Making!"

Xu Ping’s eyes lit up, quickly accepting the jade slip, his Divine Sense sinking into it.

In an instant, a tidal wave of complex and mysterious symbols, diagrams, and formulas surged into his Sea of Consciousness.

Its content was comprehensive, including all talisman crafting methods from Fourth Rank Lower Grade to Fourth Rank Upper Grade—complete and intricate.

What delighted Xu Ping even more was the final Chapter of the legacy, surprisingly recording three quasi-Fifth Rank talismans.

Though just "quasi-Fifth Rank," the described power far exceeds the Fourth Rank Upper Grade range.

If successfully crafted and activated, the fearsome power might even heavily injure ordinary Late-stage Nascent Soul Great Cultivators.

This legacy’s value exceeded his expectations.

Besides greatly benefiting his talisman skills, those three quasi-Fifth Rank talismans are invaluable.

Of course, crafting them also demands dauntingly strict materials.

Requiring the main trunk of Fifth Rank Spirit Wood for talisman paper, or using the Spirit Skin of Divinity Transformation Stage Demon Beast as a carrier...

With Xu Ping’s current capabilities, obtaining these materials in a short time is challenging.

But regardless, having direction and hope is better than none!

"Your sect’s generous gift, Xu Mou will remember fondly!" Xu Ping put away the jade slip, solemnly clasping his hands in thanks.