The child’s eyes brightened. A talisman matrix!

  She had heard of talisman matrices before of course, but there were very few talisman practitioners on Sikong Planet who knew how to arrange a talisman matrix.

  Many talisman matrices nowadays were passed down from centuries ago.

  For example, according to Master, the talisman matrix on Sky Peak was set up by a great, talented talisman practitioner 300 years ago.

  The runes of the four-layer talisman matrix were carved onto a jade tablet, and its power was boundless. Moreover, the talisman matrix was triggered and used five times in these 300 years, but its talisman energy was not completely consumed yet, showing the extremely profound amount of talisman energy imbued into the matrix by the great talisman practitioner.

  The child extended her hands and looked down at them, her heart brimming with longing. It would be nice if Golden Talisman Jade Tome taught her how to draw talisman matrices too.

  First, she could set up a talisman matrix for the sect’s senior sisters that gathered all of the mystic energy from around the sect. By cultivating inside the energy-gathering talisman matrix, their cultivation speed would at least be double that of cultivating under normal conditions.

  As her thoughts wandered, Qiao Mu saw Murong Xun throw the jade bracelet carved with a pine tree into the air.

  As the jade bracelet rose into the air, an oval-shaped, transparent shield formed around the entire pavilion, and hundreds of gathered jade talismans suddenly dispersed in the faintly sparkling light.

  The child curiously looked up and saw the jade bracelet embed itself into the front of the shield.

  So this was the key to open Maple Pavilion. The jade bracelet perfectly fitted into the opening in the shield, completing the construction of the shield.

  Qiao Mu immediately understood that there must be a hidden inscription carved onto the bracelet as well, and the bracelet acted as the key to close the talisman matrix.

  Light emanated from Qiao Mu’s eyes as her respect for this great talisman practitioner grew. What a brilliant person!

  Murong Xun smiled faintly. “This esteemed talisman practitioner is your grandma-master’s good friend and the previous patriarch of the original talisman patrician family—Mu Chaoyang. However, he has been traveling outside for who knows how long, and all the talisman patrician families have been reduced to a shadow of their former selves.”


  Murong Xun shook her head and patted Qiao Mu’s head. “We won’t say any more about this matter; it’s unrelated to us. However, pay careful attention to what Master is about to say.”


  “You will have to enter Maple Pavilion by yourself in a moment. Master can’t enter with you.”


  “Maple Pavilion might look like a two-level normal pavilion from the outside, but it actually has seven levels, and each level contains different objects. Ignore everything else once you enter, and only focus on walking upwards. Go up as many levels as you can since the higher you go, the better.”


  Qiao Mu bobbed her head frequently as she listened carefully.

  “Walk until you run into resistance from the level that stops you from walking further upwards. Immediately stop, and don’t attempt to forcefully trespass. There will be a crystal platform in the center of that level. You’ll inject your mystic energy into it.”


  “From the fourth level onwards, the level will contain not only mystic techniques but also objects like mystic weapons, spiritual weapons, and spiritual techniques. The treasure will choose the person, and the person will also choose the treasure. Rely on your heart when you need to choose. The richer the mystic energy covering a sentient item, the more superior that item is, do you understand?”


  Qiao Mu nodded.

  Murong Xun knew she was more attentive and clever than other people, so she did not leave any more instructions. She chuckled lightly and said, “Enter then. Remember that the talisman matrix will transport you outside once four hours are up, so you must hurry.”


  “I understand, Master.” Qiao Mu looked eager to try.

  She not only wanted to enter and pick a treasure, but she also wanted to observe this talisman matrix. Although she definitely would not be able to grasp the profound knowledge behind the talisman matrix, she could still be in close contact with it!