After speaking with his family, he returned to the practice hall and immediately began studying the jade capsules on the talismans his mother had given him. The content covered the basics of talisman knowledge, but what surprised him was how many similar mathematical theories were involved.
The next day, the class started as usual. The Second Elder taught essential techniques like the Fire Bowl, Raining, and Cleaning Techniques. After class, he would go to the family library to continue his study of basic talisman knowledge. Time flew by, and news continued to circulate that his Second Brother was a rare sword genius, already achieving the 8th level of Qi Training. While everyone focused on their own cultivation, their familial bond remained strong.
With the basic knowledge under his belt, he braved the first attempt at talisman practice. Since his initial efforts were clumsy, he wisely chose to first practice the designs on simple paper. This preparatory step ensured that when he used the actual talisman paper, the spiritual energy would flow correctly. Finally, with his spiritual energy nearly depleted, he succeeded in drawing his first Fireball Talisman. Though it was low quality, it was a success. He then immediately stopped to meditate. Two hours later, his spiritual energy was fully restored, and he fell asleep.
From that day forward, he diligently practiced talismans, and the effort paid off: he was soon able to create top-grade Fireball Talismans. He happily shared the good news with his Second Brother, Third Sister, and Fifth Brother, and they all congratulated him.
His Third Sister, who aspired to be a sword practitioner like his Second Brother, was already at the 3rd level of Qi Training. Her single wood spiritual root gave her good defense, and she showed talent in the sword—though, of course, the Second Brother was the male protagonist, and he was in a league of his own. Still, she was quite gifted.
Just as he was pondering this, his Third Sister ran up to him and declared, "Fourth Brother, when my sword cultivation is powerful, I'll take you to travel the entire world with just one sword!"
He laughed and teased, "Oh, good! From now on, my Third Sister will protect me. I must hug this golden thigh!"
As they joked, the Fifth Brother arrived and chimed in, "Then all the spiritual weapons for your journey will be made by me!" Following the joyful moment, they all returned to their separate rooms to resume practice. Just like that, a year had passed in the blink of an eye.