Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

It actually worked?!

What's going on?!

Didn't my spiritual path go wrong? Why did this talisman still succeed?

Ji Boying looked at Su Ling in confusion, but she just slightly raised her snow-white pointed chin, indicating him to continue.

Although he was still puzzled.

But when it came to Su Ling's instructions, Ji Boying would not doubt them and followed them.

He looked at the last piece of talisman paper and carefully felt it again, making sure he didn't make a mistake in sensing it. The residual spirit patterns were indeed formed by a bidirectional spiritual path, so he began to add to it with his brush.

Buzz~

A faint light flickered.

A faint electric sound emerged from the talisman paper.

The third piece of residual talisman was also completed, and there was no instability like the second time.

Before Ji Boying could ask why the second talisman was able to be completed, Su Ling took out three identical residual talismans.

But this time...

Not only were there missing spirit patterns on the residual talismans, even the text was not complete.

"Continue."

"Just like before, if you can complete it within three attempts, stay. If not, leave first."

Su Ling's clear and pleasant voice sounded, her gem-like eyes shining.

I don't know if it's because she has been cosplaying a lot recently, or for some other reason.

Clearly, there is a beautiful classical beauty in front of him, even with a hint of innocence and cuteness, but in Ji Boying's mind, he involuntarily dressed her in a white T-shirt, denim shorts, and a pair of white platform sneakers.

Hmm...

If her long black hair could be slightly permed, becoming more fluffy, and adding a bit more natural curls, that would be even better.

Although he was thinking this way in his mind, Ji Boying's gaze did not dare to meet Su Ling's again.

Instead, he began to observe the three residual talismans in front of him.

The spiritual paths were the same as the previous residual talismans, still bidirectional, but with more missing parts and slightly more difficult to complete.

Having reached a conclusion in his mind, Ji Boying did not hesitate and began to add to them with his brush.

Sure enough...

The first talisman was successfully completed.

Just as he was about to go to the second residual talisman, Su Ling's voice suddenly came.

"For the second residual talisman, add unidirectional spiritual paths."

Ji Boying glanced at her.

Then he followed her request and started adding unidirectional paths.

Because Ji Boying had already completely mastered the simplified version of the Three Pure Ones' Talisman, even though he changed the form of the spiritual paths, he still easily completed it.

Sizzle~

As the residual talisman was completely filled, a faint electric sound came from the talisman paper.

Along with the spiritual power on it, it seemed to be activated and gradually became restless.

However...

This situation only lasted for a moment before completely disappearing, and in the end, the second residual talisman was successfully completed.

"For the third residual talisman, use triple spiritual paths."

Su Ling said again.

This time, Ji Boying didn't hesitate at all and followed her instructions.

Just like the second time.

After completing it, the talisman showed a brief period of instability.

The time was slightly longer compared to the second time.

But in the end, it stabilized.

Su Ling took out the three residual talismans that Ji Boying had completed in the previous round, including the one that failed to be completed.

"First compare the five residual talismans you successfully completed, and then compare those five with the one that failed to be completed."

"I'll give you fifteen minutes."

"After fifteen minutes, tell me your comparison results."

Comparing the residual talismans...

Ji Boying followed Su Ling's request and looked towards the five successfully supplemented residual symbols.

Hmm... After looking for a while, apart from the difference in spiritual paths, he couldn't see anything else.

Generally speaking, talismans are a kind of spiritual path from beginning to end. If it weren't for Ji Boying's accidental success in supplementing the residual symbols this time, he estimated that he would never know that different spiritual paths and spiritual patterns could also form a complete talisman.

Of course...

Perhaps this result is explained in the basic talisman scriptures, but he hasn't studied them.

After all, no talisman master would be so bored as to suddenly change their own spiritual patterns and spiritual paths.

It's like driving a car. It's too boring to sit and drive, so you want to stand and drive for a while.

While thinking, Ji Boying looked towards the failed supplemented residual symbol.

The failure to supplement this symbol was purely the result of habitual thinking.

He didn't notice that the direction of spiritual energy used in the residual symbol had already changed, so he subconsciously started supplementing it according to the direction indicated in the talisman scriptures.

Could it be...

An idea suddenly emerged in Ji Boying's mind.

He took out a blank talisman paper from the side and began to draw a simplified version of the Three Clear Divine Thunder talisman.

However, this time he didn't follow the requirements in the talisman scriptures completely, but instead changed the spiritual path according to his own ideas.

Although the drawing process became much more complicated, he eventually succeeded.

He put the successful talisman aside and then started drawing again according to the spiritual path in the talisman scriptures, but this time, Ji Boying changed the direction of spiritual energy.

Still successful.

On the third attempt, the spiritual path remained the same, but two different directions of spiritual energy appeared in the same talisman.

Failed to draw!

On the fourth attempt, a single direction of spiritual energy and a modified spiritual path were added on top of the first attempt, creating a triple spiritual path.

Successful!

This time, Ji Boying finally understood.

Talismans are just like direct current circuits!

The direction of spiritual energy is like the flow of electric current! Once the circuit is connected, there is only one direction!

It doesn't change with time.

And different spiritual paths are like different circuits, whether they are connected in series or parallel, as long as there are no short circuits or open circuits, no matter how they are connected, even if they are fancy, the circuit can still function!

In that instant, Ji Boying suddenly became enlightened, feeling as if he had opened the door to a new world.

He briefly reported his conclusion to Su Ling.

"That's right," Su Ling nodded slightly and continued, "As long as the spiritual energy in the spiritual path flows smoothly, no matter what spiritual path you use, it can become a talisman."

"Using an inappropriate but suitable analogy; the spiritual energy in the talisman is like the qi and blood in our bodies."

"If the qi and blood flow smoothly, no diseases will invade; if the qi and blood don't flow smoothly, strange diseases will arise."

That's the principle.

But...

Comparing the spiritual energy in talismans to the qi and blood in the human body always feels inappropriate.

But if we compare it to the flow of electric current in a circuit, then what about alternating current?

Can the spiritual energy in talismans be like alternating current, changing with time?

Just as Ji Boying was about to raise his question, he saw Su Ling continue speaking.

"The reason I'm telling you this simple truth is to let you know why talismans can become effective and how they can function."

"The effect and power of talismans, on the surface, depend on the type of talisman, the level and quality of the talisman, and the strength of the spiritual energy."

"But ultimately, it still depends on the spiritual path, spiritual energy, and... spiritual essence."

As she spoke, Su Ling took out three talisman papers that only had one spiritual pattern drawn on them.

The spiritual patterns were the same, but the spiritual paths and the flow of spiritual energy within the patterns were different.

However, upon careful observation, one could discover that different spiritual paths and spiritual energies, even with the same spiritual pattern, emitted different spiritual pressure and displayed different powers.

Ji Boying stared at the three spiritual patterns in front of him, his hand holding the talisman brush tightened, making a creaking sound.

The shackles and barriers that had puzzled him for a long time seemed to have been forcefully touched by something in that instant.

In the next moment...

His eyes suddenly lit up.

In his mind, there was a sudden realization!