My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 29 Unwelcome Guests Break In, Li Cheng Comes to the Rescue

Afterwards, Zhang Henian went to the side to learn how to make talisman paper, while Jiang Chen took out the Star Sandalwood Brush and tried out the function of this new talisman brush.

Before long, he had used up all ten talisman papers, and still managed to make six talismans.

"As expected of Grandpa Zhang's masterpiece, I'm still quite inexperienced with this talisman pen, so the success rate of creating talismans will probably be much lower."

But the success rate of creating talismans is currently the same as before, all thanks to the Star Sandalwood Brush.

"Once I become proficient with the Star Brush, the success rate of creating talismans will definitely increase significantly."

"In addition, Manager Zhao pointed out the flaws in my calligraphy, which I also need to find a way to correct."

Thinking of this, he immediately took out the talisman paper and, imitating Zhao Changzhou's brushstrokes, began to draw the Golden Needle Talisman.

Another hour passed, and he used up all ten talisman papers again, with a success rate of only 50%.

"When I draw talismans, I still have to think about Steward Zhao's brushstrokes, so I can't reach the level of selflessness. It's normal that the success rate of drawing talismans is lower."

Once the new brushstroke technique is mastered, the success rate of creating a successful character will further improve.

"These past few days, my dreams have focused on practicing calligraphy, striving to correct any flaws in my brushwork as soon as possible."

In the afternoon, Jiang Chen completed his daily talisman-drawing task.

He took out a formation plate the size of a futon and several formation flags the size of a palm, and stuck them in the corner of the room.

This set of array plates and flags is a minor spirit-gathering array.

For the past two years, Jiang Chen has been trying to buy some magical artifacts or spiritual objects that can enhance his cultivation speed and the speed at which his spiritual sense improves.

The cultivation world does indeed have many good things for improving cultivation, such as rare and precious materials and magic weapons of Core Formation cultivators, all of which have such effects.

In addition, there are some special places where one can improve their cultivation or comprehend supernatural powers; these places are called treasure lands.

For example, within the Golden Cauldron Sect's mountain gate lies a treasure land called "Gathering Gold Mountain," which naturally gathers metal-elemental energy. Cultivating metal-elemental techniques within this mountain can increase cultivation speed by more than 50%.

The success rate of comprehending the true meaning of the metal element can be greatly increased by studying it there. Metal element magical artifacts will also gradually increase in power when nurtured in the mountains.

This Jujin Mountain is also the foundation of the Jinding Sect. Most of the major powers have such a treasure land.

Jiang Chen is currently just a minor Qi Refining mid-stage talisman master. He can't obtain any rare and precious materials or magic weapons for Core Formation, let alone treasure lands.

In terms of accelerating cultivation speed, all Jiang Chen could obtain were Spirit Gathering Pills and this small Spirit Gathering Array.

Thud~~

Not long after Jiang Chen sat cross-legged in meditation, a loud noise was heard.

The main gate of the mansion was pushed down, and a middle-aged cultivator led a young man inside.

Jiang Chen recognized the young man; he was Sun Yulin from the Sun family, whom he had met at the garrison headquarters before.

Jiang Chen assumed that no one would blatantly cause trouble in broad daylight, so he only activated the soundproofing array.

Now that the gate has been broken down, the soundproofing array has been breached and has served no purpose whatsoever.

He was practicing his cultivation technique when the loud noise interfered with his movements, nearly causing his magical power to go out of control and injure his meridians.

He immediately stopped cultivating and instead guided the magical power in his meridians back to his middle dantian.

Before he could recover, Sun Yulin shouted, "Jiang Chen, you have quite the airs. My uncle has come, and you dare not come out to greet him?"

After Jiang Chen regulated his magical power, he glanced at the newcomer, but didn't say a word. He directly took out the array token and activated all the arrays in the courtyard.

Simultaneously, he manipulated the killing formation, condensing several golden sword shadows, ready to strike at any moment.

After doing all this, he took out the garrison's token, infused it with magic power, and then called for help.

Sun Yulin was furious: "Jiang Chen, how dare you turn your back on my Sun family with weapons!"

Jiang Chen was filled with doubts. Did the two people in the Sun family have some serious illness? Breaking into someone's door in broad daylight, the host's self-defense was seen as a provocation against the Sun family.

Even if I were looking for trouble, I wouldn't say something like that.

He couldn't be bothered with the two men: "I've already alerted the patrol guards. Let's wait for them to arrive before we talk."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yulin's face still held disdain: "So what if you find the patrol guards? My Sun family has its own patrol guards. My sister married a Foundation Establishment cultivator from the Golden Cauldron Sect. You, a mere rogue cultivator, can't possibly shake my Sun family's power!"

The middle-aged cultivator beside him looked rather unwell.

He has lived for decades and is not like Sun Yulin, a spoiled brat who relies on his family's power to act recklessly.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Chen, a mere rogue cultivator, dared to confront his own family head-on.

By breaking down someone's gate, you have already violated the rule that no violence is allowed within the market area.

If Jiang Chen were to insist on a blatant lie, claiming they intended to rob and kill, it would be plausible.

Even if they could resolve this matter with their own power, it would still cost them a lot of favors and resources, making it a losing proposition.

He said with a forced smile, "Young friend Jiang, I have failed in my duty to raise my nephew. My grand-nephew, Sun Yulin, is used to being unruly. I only meant to play a joke on you, but I didn't expect to go too far and kick down your front door."

My Sun family is willing to compensate you for your losses, young friend. We urge you to be lenient and not blame him.

Jiang Chen pondered how to handle the matter.

Just then, a voice rang out from outside the door: "So, the Sun family admits to breaking down the gate and barging into the Jiang family's courtyard?"

Before he finished speaking, a burly figure entered the courtyard; it was Li Cheng.

"Jiang Chen is a man of our Garrison Command; everyone in the market knows him. Sun Yunhe, you've brazenly broken down the Jiang family's gate in broad daylight—are you trying to start a war with our Garrison Command?"

Li Cheng's accusation is far too serious. Once the Garrison Command is implicated, the Sun family's actions would be seen as plotting against the Garrison Command. To put it even more bluntly, it would be an attempt to rebel against the Golden Cauldron Sect.

At this moment, Sun Yunhe was already sweating profusely, and even Sun Yulin, this纨绔子弟 (playboy), was somewhat afraid.

Sun Yunhe had no choice but to explain, "Absolutely not! My nephew and I have come to visit our young friend Jiang."

"It's just that Yu Lin is acquainted with Young Friend Jiang and wanted to play a joke, but he couldn't stop himself. Please forgive him, Young Friend Jiang."

He couldn't very well say he was there to arrange a marriage with Jiang Chen; things had escalated to this point, and the marriage was definitely off the table. If word got out that the Sun family had come to propose marriage but were rejected, he would lose all face.

At this moment, Li Cheng also used his divine sense to transmit his voice to Jiang Chen.

"Brother Jiang, the Sun family has deep roots. Sun Yunlong's daughter married a Foundation Establishment manager from an upper sect, who is also a disciple of a Core Formation elder."

"If this matter is blown up, the Foundation Establishment steward and the Core Formation elder will have to step in to help the Sun family for the sake of their own reputation."

"Know when to stop, and let's just forget about asking for some compensation."

Jiang Chen then realized that Li Cheng had pinned a huge accusation on the Sun family, and by letting the Sun family off the hook, he was essentially doing them a favor.

Even if the Sun family harbored resentment, they wouldn't dare to openly attack him.

Thinking of this, he immediately said, "Indeed, as Senior Sun said, it was just Brother Yulin joking with me."

Seeing his words, Li Cheng glared fiercely at Sun Yunhe: "Consider your Sun family lucky. If Jiang Chen hadn't been unwilling to investigate further, I would have made sure your Sun family suffered greatly!"

Sun Yunhe, being a seasoned veteran, could tell that the two were putting on a show.

On the surface, they let them off the hook, but unless the Sun family is completely shameless, they still owe them a favor.

He could only bow respectfully and say, "Thank you for your kindness, young friend Jiang. My Sun family owes you a favor. We will certainly prepare a generous gift to apologize on another day. Farewell."