Martial Immortality: Starting with the Spirit Beast Scroll

Chapter 331: Chapter 319: Planning

Zhao Lin, having chosen his mission, said to Steward Hu, "Senior Brother, I’d like to accept mission Gengshen Nine."

Each mission had an identifier, a code composed of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches followed by a number.

Steward Hu was quite familiar with his duties. Without even looking at a jade slip, he knew which mission Zhao Lin was referring to and asked, "That’s the one in the Yinfeng Realm, isn’t it?"

"Yes."

"Are you sure you want to choose this mission?"

"I am."

"Alright, take out your Body Stone and your personal jade slip."

Zhao Lin did as he was told, taking out the jade slip and using his Divine Sense to block its contents.

His Body Stone was private, and the jade slip contained Lu Yuanxiu’s cultivation records. Neither could be shown to an outsider.

With a flick of his sleeve, a vermilion Judge’s Brush appeared in Steward Hu’s hand.

"This brush is called the Star Origin Brush. It’s not a weapon, but a small Magical Artifact that can write information into a Body Stone."

Steward Hu explained as he released his Mana.

The Star Origin Brush immediately lit up, its tip flashing with a silvery glint.

Steward Hu held the Star Origin Brush and wrote in the air. A magical scene unfolded: silver characters materialized in the void and flew into the Body Stone.

"It is done."

Steward Hu handed the Body Stone back to Zhao Lin.

Zhao Lin took it and saw a line of text had appeared inside the Body Stone: "Second month of the Gui Mao year, Zhao Lin accepted the Yinfeng Realm gathering mission, Gold-rank Gengshen Nine."

Next, Steward Hu took Zhao Lin’s personal jade slip and cast a duplication spell on it.

"The mission details are inside. Junior Brother, you must read them carefully and prepare well before you set out."

Zhao Lin glanced at his personal jade slip and nodded in satisfaction.

He had to admit the sect was quite thorough. The mission details included a comprehensive introduction to the Yinfeng Realm.

For example, it described the climate and terrain, which Demon Beasts and Yin Souls were present, how to ensure one’s safety, and more.

It also detailed how to identify Yinfeng Grass and Star Peony Grass, along with the gathering experiences of previous disciples. Every aspect was covered.

As Zhao Lin read to the end, he found a note: twenty years ago, two cultivators went missing in the Yinfeng Realm. The cause was unknown.

’The cause was unknown?’

A sense of caution rose in Zhao Lin’s heart. The mission’s difficulty was determined by the sect’s Merit Hall, so it should generally be fine, but life was unpredictable. It was better to be careful.

Steward Hu put away the Star Origin Brush and cupped his hands. "The mission is registered. The various prefectures will be notified within two days. I wish you success in your endeavors, Junior Brother!"

Zhao Lin also cupped his hands in return. "Thank you for your kind words, Senior Brother!"

It was still early. After leaving the Merit Hall, he arrived at the Spirit Dao Institute just in time for the morning lesson.

After the morning lesson, Zhao Lin found Dong Lingcheng at the Transmission Hall.

Dong Lingcheng was a Transmission Hall senior brother. Zhao Lin had saved him when they were clearing out locusts on Jue Ming Mountain, and the two had been on good terms ever since.

"Senior Brother Dong, I’ve accepted a sect mission to enter the Yinfeng Realm and gather Yinfeng Grass."

Zhao Lin explained the situation in just a few words.

The last time he collected his merit points, Steward Wang from the archives office had revealed a method for converting merit points to Spirit Stones: use one’s own merit points to buy things for others in exchange for Spirit Stones. It was more profitable than directly exchanging merit points for them.

This was his first mission, so he had to be fully prepared. Zhao Lin planned to master all four of his Magic skills: Rock Armor Skill, Ice Blade Skill, Flame Stream Arrow, and Qi Observation Skill.

Furthermore, he had learned from the mission details that the Yinfeng Realm was thick with yin energy, which was extremely detrimental to cultivation. To stay there for an extended period, one had to take Three Yang Pills to counteract it.

Additionally, both Three Yin Grass and Star Peony Grass were yin-attribute Spirit Grasses. If mixed with Spirit Stones or other items, their medicinal properties would easily dissipate.

Therefore, he also needed to buy a containment pouch to store the Spirit Grasses separately.

All of this would cost Spirit Stones. Zhao Lin only had a little over one hundred Spirit Stones on hand, which was far from enough. He had sought out Dong Lingcheng hoping to exchange for more.

Besides, as a Transmission Hall senior brother, Dong Lingcheng should have experience in these matters and could offer him some advice.

"What? You accepted a mission?"

Dong Lingcheng looked astonished.

"Yes. I want to accumulate merit points and Spirit Stones as quickly as possible."

Zhao Lin didn’t hide his intentions and stated his thoughts directly.

Dong Lingcheng nodded slowly. "That’s fine, but a craftsman must first sharpen his tools. You have to be fully equipped."

Zhao Lin smiled. "That’s exactly what I came to ask you about, Senior Brother. Besides Fasting Pills, Three Yang Pills, and a special containment pouch, what other equipment should I prepare?"

"Let me think."

Dong Lingcheng stroked his chin thoughtfully for a moment, then said, "You should buy a suit of inner armor. If you’re attacked, it can protect you and reduce the damage."

Zhao Lin asked, "Inner armor... How much does it cost?"

Dong Lingcheng replied, "The silk Dharma Robes from our prefecture are excellent, but they’re too expensive. You probably wouldn’t be willing to splurge on one. A regular suit of inner armor, even a cheap one, will cost one to two hundred Spirit Stones."

"Aside from armor, you’ll also need Rejuvenation Pills for internal and external injuries, as well as Goldengore Powder."

"Oh, and you can’t go without sleep in the Yinfeng Realm. Don’t forget to bring daily necessities like a tent and Spirit Rice."

Zhao Lin nodded. ’This is money that needs to be spent.’ He then asked, "Anything else?"

"Yes!"

Dong Lingcheng continued, "When you go out on missions, you generally need to buy talismans, like Divine Movement Talismans, Stone-Throwing Talismans, Shield Talismans, and so on."

"You’re a Martial Cultivator, so you might not need those, but there are two types of talismans you absolutely must buy."

"Which two?"

"A Warning Talisman and a Hongyan Talisman!"

The Warning Talisman is also called a Fireworks Talisman. When you’re in danger, it can be instantly activated to release a burst of fireworks to signal nearby cultivators for help.

The Hongyan Talisman was originally called a Last Words Talisman. It’s a type of talisman used by cultivators facing mortal danger to transmit the cause of their impending death.

This talisman is similar to a True Intent Jade Slip; it can record all sights and sounds within a few breaths’ time and transmit the content back to the sect.

The talisman’s escape capability is extremely strong. Even a Foundation Establishment Realm cultivator would find it difficult to intercept.

By holding this talisman, if someone tries to harm you, you can activate it to record the situation. It’s a protective measure for sect disciples.

That’s why the cultivator who created it named it the Last Words Talisman. Later, feeling the name was inauspicious, it was changed to the Hongyan Talisman.

Both of these talismans are expensive, especially the Hongyan Talisman, which costs over a hundred Spirit Stones for a single one.

Zhao Lin felt a painful pinch. He hadn’t even started the mission, yet he was already spending a "fortune." He might not even earn back the cost after completing it.

But on second thought, all this equipment could be used for future missions. It was a one-time investment with long-term benefits. ’Money that must be spent can’t be scrimped on.’ With that, his heart was at ease.

"Senior Brother, to buy all this equipment, I don’t have enough Spirit Stones. I was hoping to trade some merit points with you for some."

Zhao Lin stated his purpose.

"Alright, no problem!"

Dong Lingcheng agreed instantly without a second thought. Merit points were a scarce resource that no one wanted to use lightly. If Zhao Lin was willing to trade them for Spirit Stones, that was a fantastic deal for him.

He glanced around, pulled Zhao Lin outside the Transmission Hall, and whispered, "How many Spirit Stones do you need to exchange?"

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