For a moment, everyone envied Jiang Yuan as they looked at him, and almost wished to switch places with him.
However, Jiang Yuan remained completely indifferent as if he hadn’t heard anything at all, and not even bothering to reply.
In fact, everything Jiang Yuan did was not for himself but to help Shen Hanbing enhance her strength.
Despite the significant improvement in Shen Hanbing’s power, speed, endurance, and defense attributes after taking Jiang Yuan’s refined elixir, she still had a fatal weakness – insufficient mental power and low vitality.
Lacking mental power may not be a problem, but low vitality is a major taboo for martial artists.
Without enough vitality, martial artists cannot perform techniques and even struggle to use protective elemental shields.
A martial artist unable to use techniques and elemental shields is akin to a toothless tiger, utterly lacking in combat capability.
Therefore, what Shen Hanbing needed most was an increase in her elemental energy reserves.
The quickest way to boost vitality is through inscriptions.
Inscriptions operate on the same principles as making talismans, involving engraving symbols on an object to activate their effects.
The difference lies in the fact that talismans are disposable, while inscriptions, once engraved on an object have a permanent effect.
In other words, inscriptions are permanent talismans!
Due to the ancient nature of the inscription technique, it’s now incomplete and can only be applied to weapons and equipment to permanently enhance their attributes.
However, Jiang Yuan’s original inscription technique could not only engrave inscriptions on objects but also on the human body, permanently enhancing a martial artist’s physical attributes.
Flame Inscription Talisman, engraved on a martial artist’s body which enhances their affinity with the fire element.
Frost Inscription Talisman, engraved on a martial artist’s body which enhances their affinity with the water element.
Spirit Inscription Talisman, engraved on a martial artist’s head which permanently boosts their mental power.
Vital Energy Inscription Talisman, engraved in a martial artist’s dantian which permanently boosts their elemental energy.
Jiang Yuan had already created Flame and Frost Inscriptions during his time at the Tang Chamber of Commerce.
However, Spirit and Vital Energy Inscriptions couldn’t be crafted due to a lack of energy crystals.
So now, Jiang Yuan was solely focused on obtaining energy crystals.
Ignoring President Sima Yu, Jiang Yuan walked up to Ye Gucheng and asked, “Where are the energy crystals?”
“In my mansion. If you want them now, I can take you there immediately,” Ye Gucheng offered politely.
“Sure, let’s go,” Jiang Yuan said without hesitation, boarding the carriage.
As Jiang Yuan left with Ye Gucheng, Pres. Sima Yu instinctively took two steps back, resembling a gambler who had lost everything.
On the other hand, Sikong Ming looked shaky and seemed at a loss.
After a while, Sima Yu looked at Sikong Ming with a dark expression and asked, “Sikong Ming, what’s going on?”
“Guild Leader, please let me explain. I… I…” Sikong Ming stammered, unsure how to explain.
“If you can’t explain clearly, then there’s no need for you to stay in the guild!” Sima Yu angrily left with a swish of his sleeves.
After leaving the shop, Jiang Yuan followed Ye Gucheng to the Scholarly Mansion as a guest.
The Scholarly Mansion is situated at the center of the city and is a magnificent estate.
Ye Gucheng hosted a feast, treating Jiang Yuan to good food and wine before handing over the energy crystals.
In gratitude, Jiang Yuan didn’t hold back, offering on-the-spot guidance to Ye Gucheng.
“Your inscription technique is too crude, full of flaws. The inscriptions you create won’t exceed seventh-grade at best,” Jiang Yuan bluntly commented upon seeing Ye Gucheng’s technique.
Upon hearing Jiang Yuan’s evaluation, the guards and servants of the Scholarly Mansion couldn’t help but be astonished.
Ye Gucheng’s inscription skills were almost on par with Sima Yu’s.
However, a young man in his twenties claimed that Ye Gucheng’s technique was too crude, even riddled with flaws.
This was simply unbelievable to them.
“How can I improve?” Ye Gucheng hurriedly asked, displaying a respectful attitude towards Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan didn’t reply with words but began engraving on his own using the crafting materials, focusing on the task at hand.
In just a short two-minute span, an inscribed talisman was crafted.
“This is the correct inscription technique. Do you understand?” Jiang Yuan yawned.
“I understand.” Ye Gucheng immediately picked up the materials, imitating Jiang Yuan’s technique and remaking it.
After a full half-hour, he managed to create the inscribed talisman, but it still remained a sixth-grade item.
“Why is it still sixth-grade when I use the same technique? I don’t understand,” Ye Gucheng couldn’t comprehend why; using the same materials and technique, Jiang Yuan consistently produced tenth-grade while he achieved only sixth-grade.
Adopting the manner of a venerable mentor, Jiang Yuan lectured Ye Gucheng, “The most crucial factor is to have sufficient mental power. Your mental power is too low. If you want to improve your inscription technique, start by training your mental power.”
“I understand. I will diligently cultivate my mental power,” resembling an obedient disciple, Ye Gucheng nodded humbly.
Witnessing Ye Gucheng’s reaction, the guards and servants of the Scholarly Mansion were utterly mystified.
They could hardly believe that this was the same lord they knew, it was as if he had undergone a complete transformation!
After imparting all the necessary knowledge, Jiang Yuan bid farewell to Ye Gucheng, took the gold coins given by Shen Hanbing, and found a random inn to rest.
That night, in the inn’s room, Jiang Yuan crafted the Spirit and Vital Energy Inscription talismans.
The next morning, Jiang Yuan arrived at the martial arts alliance’s clinic with four completely Inscription talismans.
Under the careful treatment of the clinic’s physician, Shen Hanbing had already recovered from her injuries and was preparing to leave the clinic to find Jiang Yuan. The two coincidentally met at the entrance.
“Master, I’m already healed, and my body is adjusted to the optimal state. I can start taking the medicine at any time,” Shen Hanbing said eagerly.
“The Bone Forging Essence and Essence Cleansing Marrow pills are both extremely fierce elixirs. Your mortal body may find it challenging to endure them. It’s best to find a quiet place without disturbances and prepare some Foundation-Building Spiritual Liquid for seclusion,” Jiang Yuan suggested.
“I know where to go, Master, let’s go.” Shen Hanbing suddenly thought of a place and then pulled Jiang Yuan away.
After leaving the martial arts alliance, the two headed straight for the central area of Zhongzhou.
After traversing bustling streets, they arrived at an ancient mansion.
On the gate of the mansion hung an old plaque.
There are two large characters written on it— Shen Mansion.
