pjbooks Chapter 4: Drawing Symbols in Mid-Air – How Powerful Is That?
Chapter 4: Drawing Symbols in Mid-Air – How Powerful Is That?
Zhou Zheng rubbed his nose: "I'm just a newbie. If you don't mind, I'll observe and learn from you."
Zhang Xuanqing's face flushed: "Not at all. Your talent is undeniable; you're destined for ascension sooner or later. I'm just basking in your glory."
Zhou Zheng thought the two were quite polite, so he took the opportunity to invite them to sit down and chat.
The two laughed and sat down to chat.
Zhou Zheng knew what they wanted to hear, so he simply described his process of drawing talismans and even picked up a Chenguang ballpoint pen to draw a few simple talismans on the spot.
Xuan Yizi and Zhang Xuanqing stared at him, their eyes wide with amazement.
While we were chatting, Xiaoxinshi and her daughter arrived by car. They saw her at the market entrance and headed straight for the stall.
Xiaoxinshi anxiously pulled his daughter over, pleading, "Master, you must save my daughter! She already suffers from neurasthenia, and now she's bumped into something unclean!"
Zhang Xuanqing stood up and reassured him, "Don't worry, my disciple already checked it. It's a small matter. Just put a talisman on it and wear it for a while."
The daughter stood reluctantly behind, dressed in a white short-sleeved shirt and jeans, looking dashing and confident. It was obvious she wasn't religious; she was only there to accompany her mother out of necessity.
[The reclusive woman (infiltrated by evil spirits)]
Zhou Zheng noticed something different from yesterday; the content in parentheses was highlighted today, and a thought struck him.
[Invasion by Evil Spirits: Being targeted by an unknown spirit with malicious intent, tormented by nightmares every night, irregular menstruation, cold body and weak Qi]
Zhou Zheng was taken aback: "Frequent nightmares, irregular menstruation, cold constitution and weak qi?"
After he finished speaking, there was a moment of silence.
Zhang Xuanqing respectfully asked, "Immortal Zhou, what are your thoughts?"
Xiao Xinshi exclaimed excitedly, "Oh, you're a god! You saw my daughter's problem at a glance!"
Zhou Zheng snapped out of his daze and waved his hand: "No, I just glanced at her. This girl is a homebody, staying at home all the time, so it's easy for her to become cold and weak. She should go out more often and get some morning sun."
However, this girl is indeed possessed; she's being targeted by someone with ill intentions, causing her frequent nightmares. Getting a talisman or exorcism charm should solve the problem. As for her irregular menstruation, she can rest and recuperate for a while after returning home, and it will resolve itself.
Xiao Xinshi hurriedly looked at Zhang Xuanqing.
Zhang Xuanqing respectfully said, "Immortal Zhou..."
Zhou Zheng quickly interrupted, "Just call me Zhou Zheng, I'm not a god."
Zhang Xuanqing immediately changed his tune: "This is Fellow Daoist Zhou Zheng, he's absolutely a professional when it comes to drawing talismans. Fellow Daoist Zhou, this is Xiao Xinshi, a regular visitor to our temple. This is her daughter, Xiaoxue. If you don't mind the trouble, could you help draw a talisman for her? A talisman to ward off evil spirits or exorcise evil spirits will do, and I'll write a prescription for her too, and that'll be all."
Zhou Zheng laughed heartily: "Alright, I did take your money after all. Here's the exorcism talisman, young lady. Would you mind extending your hand?"
Zhang Xuanqing, standing to the side, dipped a prepared calligraphy brush in vermilion ink and handed it over, his eyes full of anticipation for the performance to come.
Xuan Yizi hurriedly took the talisman, his face also full of anticipation.
Xiaoxue was somewhat reluctant, but she still extended her hand.
Zhou Zheng took the cinnabar brush, straightened his sleeves, and began drawing a talisman directly on Xiaoxue's palm: "Your problem isn't too serious. I'll draw it on your palm. Don't wash it for three days after you get back, and that should be enough. If it doesn't work, I'll trouble you to come and ask Master Zhang for help again."
Xiaoxue didn't say anything, but just let out a soft hum.
The last time Zhou Zheng used a calligraphy brush was in middle school, but fortunately, the exorcism talisman is not difficult to draw.
However, there is a big difference between drawing a talisman on a table and drawing a talisman on someone's palm.
The table doesn't move, but the hand hovering in the air does.
"Achoo!"
Xiaoxue sneezed to her side and flicked her hand downwards.
Zhou Zheng stopped writing, looked at his hand that had been flung away, and looked up at Xiaoxue.
Xiaoxue felt embarrassed and quickly said, "I'm sorry, thank you for your hard work... Oh!?"
Xiao Xinshi stared in disbelief: "This, this...this..."
Zhang Xuanqing's face trembled with excitement as he whispered, "A true immortal! A true immortal!"
Xuan Yizi's face turned red from holding back his anger, and his hands clenched tightly.
Zhou Zheng was puzzled. He looked down and saw the red talisman drawn with a brush floating in mid-air, emitting a faint red glow. It remained still and did not fall, which was quite mysterious.
[Unconventional: You can use any tools and medium to draw the talisman, but the specific effect depends on your skill.]
Zhou Zheng realized that the stroke was not finished, so the vermilion ink condensed in the air, waiting to be formed into a symbol.
If the strokes are not broken, then they are not broken and you can continue drawing.
Zhou Zheng: "Please put your hand back, I'll continue drawing."
Zhou Zheng's hand was very steady. He stopped writing the moment Xiaoxue sneezed and remained in the same position.
Xiaoxue swallowed hard, obediently stretched out her left hand, grabbed it with her right hand to steady it, and used her palm to catch the exorcism talisman.
Zhou Zheng focused on drawing the talisman and finished quickly: "Try not to wash or scratch this area to ensure its effectiveness. However, just in case, I'll draw you another one on talisman paper in case you accidentally rub it off."
After the drawing was completed, the exorcism talisman fell into Xiaoxue's fair palm, and the red light subsided and stopped flashing.
[Exorcism Talisman (Taoist Talisman, Grade 1, Medium): Dispels evil spirits and suppresses malevolent energy]
[Effect: Exorcism effect +20]
[Blessing: Can absorb sunlight and recharge itself]
[Description: A Taoist talisman drawn by someone with a strong sense of righteousness and through sheer luck, possessing extraordinary power]
Zhang Xuanqing exclaimed excitedly, "Heaven is the pen, earth is the symbol, heaven and earth form the symbol... Xiaoxinshi, you've really struck gold!"
Xuan Yizi was extremely envious: "Drawing talismans in mid-air can lead to the realm of supernatural powers! It's something you can only hope to encounter once in a lifetime!"
Zhou Zheng remained silent, but turned around and sat down at the table, concentrating on drawing exorcism talismans with talisman paper.
Everyone remained quiet, not daring to disturb the immortal Zhou as he drew the talisman.
In no time, the exorcism talisman was drawn.
[Exorcism Talisman (Taoist Talisman, Grade 1, Medium): Dispels evil spirits and suppresses malevolent energy]
[Effect: Exorcism effect +10]
[Description: Zhou Zheng, relying on his righteous spirit, used high-quality materials to draw the talisman, making it very effective.]
Zhou Zheng found it strange. Talismans drawn in mid-air have extraordinary effects and bestow blessings, while those drawn on talisman paper only have good effects. The difference lies in whether they are drawn in mid-air or not. Never mind, I'll study it slowly later.
Zhou Zheng handed over the drawn talisman: "Here, just keep it with you, like in your wallet, or put it in a brocade pouch to wear."
Zhang Xuanqing stared wide-eyed: "Um, where's the magic seal?"
Zhou Zheng turned his head: "What magic seal? I'm not a Taoist priest, where would I get a magic seal?"
Xuan Yizi silently took out a magic seal from his bag: "Then shall I dare to apply it?"
Zhou Zheng handed over the exorcism talisman: "Please do as you wish."
Xuan Yizi took out the magic seal, stained it with red mud, and respectfully placed it in the corner.
[Exorcism Talisman (Taoist Talisman, Grade 1, Superior): Dispels evil spirits and suppresses malevolent energy]
[Effect: Exorcism effect +15]
[Introduction: The Taoist seal used by the alchemist to repair the seal is an authentic talisman recognized by Baiyun Temple, and its effects are excellent.]
Zhou Zheng sighed, "The magic seal is really effective; it works instantly with just one application. It's a pity I'm not a Taoist priest."
Xuan Yizi said enviously, "Your hand is even better at stamping seals than mine."