Xu Ping's hand suddenly paused, and after a brief thought, he immediately instructed, "Invite the guest to the pavilion."

"Understood!" replied the water lake rat.

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In the pavilion, a delicate fragrance of tea wafted through the air.

Xu Ping, with a smile on his face, poured a cup of Spirit Tea for Yang Hong and warmly said, "Elder Yang, this is Spirit Tea newly harvested from Thousand Leaves Mountain. Please have a taste."

"Thank you very much."

Yang Hong smiled slightly and politely said, "Coming to trouble you once again, I hope Fellow Daoist Xu won't hold it against me!"

"Elder Yang, what are you saying? It's a great honor for a junior to be able to converse with a senior like you!" Xu Ping replied with a smile.

After the two exchanged a few casual remarks, Yang Hong's expression turned serious as he spoke of the matter at hand for his visit.

"Fellow Daoist Xu, this time I have come with an urgent request!" Yang Hong said, cupping his hands in a respectful gesture, his expression very sincere.

"Elder Yang, please speak freely. As long as it is something within my capabilities, I will not refuse!" Xu Ping responded earnestly.

"To be honest, I would like to ask for your help in crafting some Third-rank Breaking Charms," Yang Hong stated bluntly.

"Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charms?"

Upon hearing this request, Xu Ping's brows furrowed tightly, and he slowly replied,

"Elder Yang, although these are just Lower Grade Third-rank talismans, the crafting difficulty is extremely high. Even for most Third-rank Lower Grade Talisman Masters, it's a challenging task to succeed in drawing them!"

"I'm well aware of this.

That's precisely why I've come to seek your help, Fellow Daoist Xu. With your outstanding expertise as a Talisman Master, I'm sure you can handle the task with ease!" Yang Hong said with a smile.

"Elder Yang, you truly overestimate me."

Xu Ping shook his head with a wry smile, "To be honest, I've never crafted a Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charm before, and I'm not at all confident of succeeding!"

"There's no need for concern, Fellow Daoist Xu, just go ahead and give it a try.

If there are failures along the way, they will all be at my expense. If you succeed, any requests you have will be granted without hesitation!" Yang Hong offered sincerely, with genuine intent.

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping's heart was stirred.

He currently had several requirements to ask from the Luoyun Sect.

Moreover, although Yang Hong had come under his own name to request talismans, it was most likely authorized by the Luoyun Sect, making it hard for Xu Ping to refuse.

Otherwise, did he truly believe that the Luoyun Sect would let things go so easily?

"Since Elder Yang trusts me so, I will attempt my best. How many talismans does Elder require me to craft?" Xu Ping asked with a slightly bitter smile.

"The more, the better, but time is pressing. Within a year, as many as you can craft, that's how many we'll count!"

Yang Hong, seeing that Xu Ping had agreed, was overjoyed and quickly stated his requirements.

"Within a year?"

Raising his eyelids slightly, Xu Ping immediately deduced the probable reasons the Luoyun Sect wanted him to create Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charms.

"I will do my utmost!" Xu Ping cupped his hands earnestly.

"Then I'll leave it in your capable hands, Fellow Daoist Xu. Here are the Third-rank premium talisman papers and Spirit Ink needed for crafting the Breaking Charms."

After expressing his thanks, Yang Hong retrieved from his Storage Ring a stack of talisman papers emitting a faint purple glow, a bottle of jade-green Spirit Ink, and a jade slip recording the Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charm, offering them to Xu Ping.

Xu Ping accepted the talisman papers, and upon scanning them with his Divine Sense, he realized the quantity.

There were as many as a hundred sheets!

Privately astonished, Xu Ping couldn't help but marvel at the grand gesture of the Luoyun Sect.

"Now that you've agreed to craft the Breaking Charms, Fellow Daoist Xu, do let me know your needs."

Elated by the concluded arrangement, Yang Hong, after savoring a sip of Spirit Tea, said leisurely.

After a brief contemplation, Xu Ping slowly spoke, "I indeed have a few items I wish for. I wonder, Elder Yang, do you have any Quasi-Tier Three or higher Transmission of Artifact Refining Technique and Talisman Array?"

"Quasi-Tier Three or higher Transmission of Artifact Refining Technique and Talisman Array?"

Yang Hong, upon hearing this request, furrowed his brows slightly, pondered for a moment, and then responded, "I do have both of these transmissions."

"However, the current Talisman Array transmission is only Second-stage Middle Grade, is that acceptable for you, Fellow Daoist Xu?"

"Second-stage Middle Grade?"

Contemplating for a moment, Xu Ping nodded and said, "It will do."

Even a Second-stage Middle Grade Talisman Array transmission would suffice for his research.

"Just, Fellow Daoist Xu, do you intend to obtain both transmissions, or choose just one?" Yang Hong asked with a smile.

"Naturally, both," Xu Ping responded without hesitation.

"If you take both together, just a few Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charms might not suffice as compensation," Yang Hong remarked with a half-smile.

Hearing this, a sense of resignation surfaced on Xu Ping's face as he chuckled wryly, "Such high value for these two items indeed? It seems I have overestimated myself a bit."

"Fellow Daoist Xu, don't belittle yourself. I have complete faith in you. I believe that within a year, you can at least draw four Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charms." Yang Hong expressed with utmost sincerity.

"Elder Yang, you overestimate me,"

Xu Ping quickly waved his hand, "I can only say that I will do my best, and strive my hardest."

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After exchanging some final pleasantries and agreeing on the specifics of the transaction timing, Yang Hong rose to take his leave.

"Take care, Elder Yang." Xu Ping, being very courteous, personally saw Yang Hong to the outside of the cave abode.

"No need to see me off, Fellow Daoist Xu," Yang Hong replied with a smile, then summoned a leaf-shaped Spiritual Boat.

Standing on it, with the operation of his Spiritual Power, the boat transformed into a streak of light, speeding towards the horizon and disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Gazing into the wide, clear sky, Xu Ping found himself lost in contemplation.

"Should I aim to acquire both items at once, or just one?" This question circled persistently in his mind.

If opting for just one, although the approach is more stable and the risk is lower,

obtaining the other item might take quite some time and the need to find an opportune moment.

Furthermore, the future holds many uncertainties, and there's no guarantee of success when the time comes.

Yet, striving for both items at once could satisfy his requirements in one go.

However, this move would undoubtedly expose his talisman skills further in front of the Luoyun Sect.

Considering that drawing four Third-rank Lower Grade Breaking Charms within a year would reveal a Talisman Master at least at the Third-rank Middle Grade level.

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