Chapter 79: Inscribing
“Master Yi Lin, how can you possibly have such bad handwriting?” Li Lang asked the moment he stepped into the study.
Yi Lin stared blankly for a brief moment at the sudden question before scratching his head.
“Oh…That was when I was young. I’ve improved…over the years. And I told you to just call me Yi Lin. No need to add master.”
“...I still can’t read any of this.”
“Haha, my master used to have the same kind of handwriting and I mimicked it. He said it showed character and prevented people from stealing his research from just a glance.”
“...I see.”
“Anyway, let’s get started! We’ll need to have you craft your own Moon Brush and dye your inkstone first. Then I’ll run you through the entire process of talisman inscription before I have you assist me in my work.”
“Understood. I look forward to it.”
“Come on now, no need to be so formal. So where did we leave off yesterday?” Yi Lin began rummaging through the mess as he racked his brain. “Ah yes, we were just talking about how to create a Moon Brush.”
Li Lang nodded along to urge his mentor to continue.
“Moon Brush is unique to each Brushweaver and is the most important medium we use to channel our techniques. One could say the Moon Brush is a reflection of the Brushweaver themselves. Just like their creator, the brush can be improved over time, so it’s not too important what material you used to create it at the start. It just has to be materials that are suitable for your current rank of cultivation. In your case, any mortal-grade resources will do, and I happen to have plenty of those.”
Li Lang waited patiently as Yi Lin fished out a box from within a large pile. He brought it up onto the table and gestured for Li Lang to examine it.