The Ten Thousand Ways to Hug the Female Protagonist’s Thigh - Chapter 3.1

Having resolved to take care of Wen Shu, Wen Xuening began to regard her as one of her own. She pondered finding an opportunity to share some of the high-grade Qi Gathering Pills she had recently refined with her.

Wen Shu possessed a water-wood dual spiritual root and had reached the second level of Qi Refinement at age ten. This achievement was impressive, even within the Wen family and the entire Nanyang region. However, in Wen Xuening’s eyes, it wasn’t enough. With Wen Shu’s talent, she could progress even faster.

In the family, direct disciples received two mid-grade Qi Gathering Pills each month, while ordinary disciples received only one.

Thinking back to a few days ago, when Wen Shu, with her serious little face, had secretly slipped her a small bottle containing a few Qi Gathering Pills, Wen Xuening felt deeply moved. Wen Shu must have saved those pills for a long time!

The family was unaware that Wen Xuening could refine pills. Still, they knew she could create first-grade Spirit Enhancement Talismans. These talismans were potent and, if used correctly, could allow a Foundation Establishment cultivator to perform beyond their level.

This was why the elders from the outer family insisted on recommending her to join the family school, which only direct disciples of the family were allowed to attend.

Although Wen Xuening had reached the second level of Qi Refinement at thirteen with a three-element spiritual root, this alone wasn’t enough to warrant an exception to join the direct disciples.

If it weren’t for her ability as a first-grade talisman master, Wen Xuening’s current talent level would have earned her a decent amount of resources and some attention. With luck, she might have even become an outer elder. However, only direct disciples were allowed to attend the family school.

As for how Wen Xuening had learned talisman crafting, she claimed to have been fortunate enough to receive guidance from a wandering female immortal. As for the immortal’s name or whereabouts, she claimed to know nothing.

The elders didn’t press her for answers. They hadn’t expected to get a clear explanation from her in the first place. Everyone had their own secrets and opportunities, and pushing too hard might drive Wen Xuening to leave the Wen family, which would be counterproductive.

As long as this girl bore the Wen surname, remained loyal to the family, and became a direct disciple with her name recorded in the family registry, it didn’t matter where she had learned her talisman skills.

It was widely known that cultivating individuals like talisman masters, alchemists, and artifact forgers, who relied on exceptional spiritual power, was challenging. These external aids could significantly enhance a cultivator’s battle readiness, increasing their chances of survival and even enabling them to excel beyond their level.

Thus, talisman masters held a high status. Even if their cultivation level was lacking, various factions often treated them as honored guests. A first-grade talisman master, though the lowest rank, was already a remarkable figure in this small region. As for second-grade talisman masters, only the royal family had them!

Wen Xuening was only thirteen years old, and her future was boundless. Therefore, in addition to being a student at the family school, the family had also granted her the title of honorary elder.

As an honorary elder, Wen Xuening was required to produce ten monthly first-grade talismans for the family. In return, the family provided her with the same as a direct elder. To protect Wen Xuening, this arrangement was kept confidential. It was known only to a few core elders of the Wen family, which suited Wen Xuening perfectly.