I drew a talisman to save the sun from its bleeding state.

Chapter 51 Lei Zu's Reward is a Real Headache

Zhou Zheng took out his notebook and Chenguang ballpoint pen and began to draw talismans. He wanted to accumulate knowledge and skills in his daily life so that he wouldn't be at a disadvantage in battle.

Bored, Liu Zhen stood beside Zhou Zheng and watched, asking curiously, "Why did you draw a Thunder Talisman instead of a Five Thunder Talisman? Are you trying to be lazy?"

Zhou Zheng raised his head, his expression serious: "Help me, chirp chirp chirp..." Was it that I didn't want to use the Five Thunder Talisman? I was afraid of blowing myself up.

Before the power of spiritual energy was available, it wasn't too bad; at most, it would injure yourself or burn your clothes. But after the stats and mechanics improved, I truly realized how terrifying it is to be a talent-based player. The forum posts saying that lightning cultivators can blast others or themselves into the sky are not exaggerations; they are objective descriptions.

Now I'm switching to using Thunder Talisman as the main talisman, and adding some Five Thunder Talismans to control its power, so as not to kill myself.

Liu Zhen burst out laughing: "Just don't use the Five Thunder Punishment and the Five Thunder Talisman together. But drawing thunder talismans is also good; they're quick to draw and quite powerful, and you can practice your basic skills too."

Zhou Zheng remained silent, concentrating on drawing thunder talismans. Thunder talismans were easier to draw and faster to create, and the purification of the altar was also less difficult. He first drew a large number of thunder talismans to fill the space, then mixed in five thunder talismans. Although this reduced the power of a single attack, the overall output power actually increased…

Damn it! As a genius in the path of thunder, does everything I do have immense power?!

Zhou Zheng was silent for a moment, then looked up and said, "Master Xuan, could you please go and buy me some notebooks? Thank you for your trouble."

It seems the only option is to separate the components to control the power. An injured arm can heal itself, and a blown-off arm can try to grow back, but I really don't know if a blown-off head can be reattached.

Xuan Yizi, who was copying the Daoist canon, looked up and said, "Huh? Open the drawer, there are several inside."

Zhou Zheng was surprised: "You're so thoughtful? You bought me so many."

Xuan Yizi remained silent for a moment, looked at Zhou Zheng, then at the Daoist canon on his phone screen and the scripture he was copying as punishment, before looking up at Zhou Zheng.

Did I buy you a lot? I was punished by having to copy a lot.

Zhou Zheng: "It's alright, Master Xuan, you can continue with your work."

He paused for a moment.

Zhou Zheng asked curiously, "Master Xuan, your disordered spiritual energy requires a second-tier Medicine King Talisman, right?"

Xuan Yizi lowered his head and continued copying: "That's right, I told you, didn't you forget?"

Zhou Zheng: "Oh... then why didn't you ask me for one?"

Xuan Yizi looked up, a question mark appearing above his head: "You can draw?"

Zhou Zheng nodded: "Yes."

Xuan Yizi: "...Then why didn't you say anything?"

Zhou Zheng: "You didn't ask. I waited for two days and you didn't say anything. I thought you were too proud to ask. I couldn't hold it in anymore today."

Xuan Yizi looked aggrieved: "What face do I care about? I'm in so much pain every night that I need painkillers to fall asleep, what face do I need to care about?"

Disordered spiritual energy causes sharp, stabbing pains in the meridians, a pain that seems to drill out of the flesh from within. What kind of good person would endure such pain just to save face?

Zhou Zheng: "...Roll up your sleeves, and I'll draw it on your arm."

This time, Zhou Zheng once again troubled his old superior Lei Zu's true form, the Antarctic Longevity Emperor, by summoning the gods.

The Antarctic Longevity Emperor is the true form of the Thunder Ancestor. His full title is the Supreme Divine Firmament Jade Purity Longevity Emperor, the Heavenly Venerable of the Primordial Saint, also known as the Jade Purity True King. He is one of the Six Emperors, and one of his responsibilities is to be the pivot of the birth and death of all things.

Strictly speaking, the Medicine King Talisman, which invokes the Eastern Azure Emperor (also known as the Taiyi Savior from Suffering), is most effective. However, Zhou Zhengxin's strongest talisman is the Thunder Ancestor, and the one that invokes the Southern Longevity Emperor's blessing is the most powerful.

The Medicine King Fu Cheng, with a talisman condensed at his fingertips, placed it on Xuan Yizi's wrist: "Your own consumption of spiritual energy to nourish it will last longer. If you are still not cured after using up the talisman, come to me again and I will draw another one for you."

Xuan Yizi felt the warm, radiant energy emanating from his wrist, and his complexion became slightly rosy: "That's enough, that's enough. You've cured my stubborn ailment, and I can figure out the rest myself by making a prescription or drawing a first-tier talisman."

Zhou Zheng asked curiously, "Why won't Master Zhang draw it for you?"

Zhang Xuanqing is a second-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator. Although he is not a talisman cultivator, he should be able to draw a passable Medicine King Talisman. Talisman drawing is the specialty of Baiyun Temple, so there is no reason why Zhang Xuanqing cannot do it.

Xuan Yizi: "...My senior brother said that I should bear the consequences of my own deception and fraud, but he won't let me."

Zhou Zheng suddenly realized what was going on, and quickly pulled out the Medicine King Talisman and scattered it in the air: "I think what Master Zhang said makes sense, you should suffer for it."

Xuan Yizi's face paled in shock: "No! Daoist Zhou! I beg you! I'm in so much pain I can't sleep!"

Zhou Zheng: "Go back to copying the scriptures."

Xuan Yizi: "..."

Sometimes I really don't like dealing with people who are too upright; they're the most ruthless when it comes to punishing others.

Zhou Zheng ignored Xuan Yizi's gaze and continued drawing thunder talismans.

Around nine o'clock, the door to the side bedroom opened, and Xiaoxue peeked out, her face flushed: "Brother Zhou, did I... fall asleep last night?"

Zhou Zheng: "Go wash up and eat. You'd better hurry up and train. Just relying on dual cultivation every night won't be enough for you to keep up with my pace."

Xiaoxue said angrily, "That awful, high-energy boyfriend of mine only knows how to compete! You should be saying good morning to me, baby!"

Zhou Zheng looked up: "Good morning, baby. Go wash up, eat breakfast, and exercise. We need to go out and look for clues again at 2 pm."

"Hehe, I'm coming right away, brother~~~"

The last "brother" sounded especially sweet, and Xiaoxue smiled with her eyes crinkling, then happily wiggled her bottom as she went to wash up.

Zhou Zheng calmly raised his hand and rubbed the goosebumps on his arm: "I'm still not used to it."

After the little incident, I continued drawing talismans, continuing until after 10 PM.

【Name: Thunder Talisman】

[Rank: Dao Talisman - Second Grade, Upper Level]

[Effect: Thunder Attack +50]

[Description: Unleashes a bolt of lightning to attack the enemy. This is a talisman created by Zhou Zheng, a cultivator of the Thunder Dao, and its power is considerable.]

Compared to before, the Thunder Attack has increased from 40 to 50 points. However, the attribute attack has changed from Five Thunders to Thunder, reducing attribute suppression. But the advantage is that the difficulty of drawing the talisman is low, allowing for a large and consistent attack on enemies, and the risk of killing oneself is reduced, which is commendable.

[Five Thunder Talisman: Five Thunder Attack +40 points → Five Thunder Attack +50 points]

The Five Thunder Talisman also increased damage by 10 points, making it even more powerful. Therefore, Zhou Zheng should use a mixed approach, while reducing the number of talismans in each workbook to control its power. This strategy is still aimed at reducing the risk of self-destruction, and allows for a concentrated attack against powerful enemies – a commendable move.

[Character Drawing: Level 2]

【Characteristics: Unconventional (You can use any tool and medium to draw the talisman, but the effect depends entirely on your skill)】

[Introduction: You made a grand vow and gained the favor of the Thunder God, deepening your understanding of the lightning element and allowing you to progress rapidly in drawing lightning talismans. However, as the price, you must fulfill your vow as soon as possible to prove that the Thunder God did not misjudge you. You possess a level of conviction and perseverance that is rare among ordinary people; this is your talent, and also the path you have taken.]

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[Introduction: You have mastered the basics of talisman drawing and have begun to know some powerful deities. General or basic talismans are no longer difficult for you, and your rapidly increasing energy limit makes your talismans even more effective. Furthermore, your information is extremely valuable, exceeding the required price for your grand ambition. You no longer owe Lei Zu anything; as long as you continue to walk the righteous path, the gates of the Thunder Department will always be open to you.]

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[Once your vow is fulfilled, please choose an opportunity to stand outdoors. Lei Zu will bestow a reward upon you. Also, please remember to change into normal clothing, not magical attire.]

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You have been granted an extra opportunity to petition Lei Zu. Please cherish this opportunity and do not abuse it.

Zhou Zheng looked at the message notification and asked curiously, "Huh? Brother Liu, why can't we wear our robes when receiving Lei Zu's reward?"

Liu Zhen was busy beating Timo without looking up: "There's no such rule. Oh, maybe it's to make you cleanse yourself. Go take a shower and change into something more presentable. Wait? Lei Zu is going to reward you? Now?"

Zhou Zheng: "They told me to choose a time myself, and then just stand outside and wait without wearing a French uniform."

Liu Zhen asked in surprise, "You don't want to wear French attire? Then go take a shower and change your clothes. Strange, why can't I let you wear French attire?"

Liu Zhen stopped playing games and tossed his phone to Xuan Yizi to play for him, while urging Zhou Zheng to take a shower and pick out an outfit that Lei Zu might like.

Zhou Zheng didn't understand this either, so he had to take another shower and brush his teeth, then use the Golden Light Thunder Spell to cleanse himself and the surroundings. He opened the French windows and stood in the villa's courtyard, choosing to accept the reward from the Thunder Ancestor.

When everyone heard that Lei Zu was going to personally reward Zhou Zheng, they all stood in the room, eager to see how Lei Zu would reward Zhou Zheng.

After Zhou Zheng finished praying to Lei Zu, he looked at the sky expectantly, wondering how he would be rewarded.

"BOOM!!!"

Zhou Zheng exhaled a puff of smoke, his hair standing on end like a Super Saiyan, his clothes and pants turned to ashes, and his buttocks were facing everyone.

Congratulations on acquiring the character trait: Survival of the Fittest.

[Survival of the Fittest: Restores 1% of health and energy every 6 seconds]

Zhou Zheng pressed his hand on his storage ring and summoned the Thunder Dragon Robe. The Thunder Dragon Robe seemed to come alive and automatically put on his body to prevent any exposure. It then activated its transformation to become a black shirt and loose trousers.

Looking at the reward, it's a noble percentage-based recovery bonus. One can only say that Lei Zu is incredibly generous, balancing numerical values ​​with a well-designed mechanic. Restoring 10% of his full stats every 60 seconds significantly enhances his survivability and endurance in combat.

The process of bestowing rewards is a bit of a headache.

It was like being struck directly in the face by a divine lightning bolt, causing a physical headache.

Liu Zhen suddenly realized: "So that's why we can't wear the robes."

Wearing monastic robes will affect the effect of the reward and may also damage the robes.

Xiaoxue was shocked and frightened, and hurriedly pushed open the French windows, calling out, "Brother Zhou! Brother Zhou! Brother!"

Zhou Zheng turned around: "I'm fine, just a bit of a headache. Let me rest for a bit, don't call me yet."