These are just the most basic spirit talismans; higher-tier ones would definitely take longer.
Adding the subsequent comprehension of how to combine and construct various spirit talismans would require even more time.
And time is a luxurious resource for Ning Fa right now.
He couldn't afford to spend too much of it on this.
Especially since, from what he could tell, the Mysterious Scroll offered little help in comprehending these spirit talismans and formations.
At this moment, Ning Fa's heart stirred.
He thought of Meng Ruoqi.
Meng Ruoqi was not only known as Thousand Wave Lake's Number One Beauty but also held the title of Thousand Wave Lake's Number One Array Master.
Her talent for formations was exceptional; she was already a Quasi-Tier 2 Array Master.
If she were to help him comprehend the Thunder Derivation Profound Scroll, she would surely be much faster than him and wouldn't delay his cultivation time.
Ning Fa's heart pounded with excitement.
He secretly thought his luck was truly excellent, as Meng Ruoqi had coincidentally come to his side.
If Meng Ruoqi could truly help him comprehend the Thunder Derivation Profound Scroll, then this woman would be extremely important to him.
Especially considering the importance of the Thunder Derivation Profound Scroll in forging the Divine Firmament Thunder Armor Set.
With this thought, Ning Fa left his quiet room.
Meng Ruoqi was preparing tea at a bamboo table in the courtyard, the mellow aroma of tea faintly wafting over.
On the table were also some pastries and snacks brimming with spiritual energy.
Meng Ruoqi had clearly settled into her role as Ning Fa's Dao Companion for Dual Cultivation, taking care of his daily needs recently.
Ning Fa walked behind Meng Ruoqi and gently embraced her. Feeling the warmth and softness in his arms, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.
Ning Fa smiled and said, "Ruoqi, thank you for your hard work."
Meng Ruoqi's delicate body trembled slightly; Ning Fa's affectionate gesture today had clearly surprised her.
She turned around and smiled softly, "Isn't this what I should be doing?"
Ning Fa smiled, then sat down, picked up a cup of tea, and drank it in one go.
Afterward, he looked directly at Meng Ruoqi and said, "Ruoqi, I need your help."
As Meng Ruoqi heard this, a blush spread across her pretty face, and she whispered, "I am already prepared."
Ning Fa couldn't help but laugh and cry. He realized Meng Ruoqi had misunderstood, thinking he was referring to Dual Cultivation.
He took out a jade slip and handed it to Meng Ruoqi, saying gravely, "It's not about that. The time is not yet right. This jade slip contains a few spirit talismans, and I want you to help me comprehend them."
Although Ning Fa had already decided to have Meng Ruoqi help him comprehend the Thunder Derivation Profound Scroll.
He couldn't fully trust Meng Ruoqi at this moment, so he naturally couldn't give her the entire content of the Thunder Derivation Profound Scroll.
Therefore, he planned to have her start by comprehending some basic spirit talismans.
Meng Ruoqi accepted the jade slip with some confusion.
As her divine sense entered it, her expression changed. She looked incredibly surprised and delighted, as if she had discovered a rare treasure.
Then, she began to comprehend with intense focus.
Several hours passed like this, with Meng Ruoqi completely immersed in her study.
Ning Fa did not rush her, instead drinking spiritual tea by her side and waiting patiently.
A full six hours later.
Meng Ruoqi finally withdrew her divine sense from the jade slip, a trace of shock lingering in her beautiful eyes.
Clearly, even just a few spirit talismans had greatly astonished her.
Seeing her reaction, Ning Fa couldn't help but chuckle, "Ruoqi, do you think you can comprehend these spirit talismans?"
Meng Ruoqi looked at him with a peculiar expression and said softly, "The profoundness of the formation principles contained within these spirit talismans is extraordinary. I can't guarantee it, but it might take several months."
Ning Fa was overjoyed; this timeframe was much shorter than he had anticipated.
Meng Ruoqi couldn't help but ask, "These spirit talismans seem to be basic. Do they need to be used to construct formations?"
Ning Fa was taken aback and looked at Meng Ruoqi with astonishment.
He truly felt the depth of her talent in formations, having guessed this just by looking at the spirit talismans.
Meng Ruoqi gave Ning Fa a meaningful glance.
It was clear she understood that Ning Fa didn't fully trust her yet, which was why he had only given her a portion of the spirit talismans to comprehend.
The methods for using these spirit talismans were surely still with Ning Fa.
Even though Ning Fa was usually thick-skinned, he couldn't help but blush when he was seen through like this.
However, he maintained a calm expression and said, "Ruoqi, I won't hide it from you. These spirit talismans are related to the cultivation technique I practice, so I naturally cannot easily reveal them to others."
Hearing Ning Fa's explanation, Meng Ruoqi's expression softened slightly.
Ning Fa then promised, "These spirit talismans are very important to me. I hope you can help me decipher them, Ruoqi. It might take up a lot of your time. As compensation, I'll provide you with the elixirs or other resources you need for your cultivation. Or, if you have any other conditions, feel free to ask."
Meng Ruoqi's eyes flickered slightly as she replied, "Just from looking at these spirit talismans, the essence of the formations is undoubtedly profound and extensive. It even subverts some of the formation paths I've learned before. Being able to decipher such formations is a fortunate event for me. I would be very happy to help even without any reward."
After speaking, Meng Ruoqi looked directly at Ning Fa again, her tone tinged with a request, "However, I still dare to ask you to help me with one thing."
Ning Fa calmly said, "Please, speak freely."
Meng Ruoqi's eyes welled up with tears as she said, "Currently, many of our Meng family's mortal bloodline members, as well as some clan members with spiritual roots, have been enslaved. Whenever I think of this, I can neither sleep nor eat. I hope that Brother Ning can help me rescue my clansmen one day."
"I'm not asking to rebuild the Meng family right now. Even if they could become affiliated with the Ning family, as long as they are freed from their suffering."
Ning Fa's face showed a pensive expression.
The aftermath for the thoroughly defeated side in such family wars was extremely brutal.
According to his intelligence, the Meng family still had hundreds of thousands of mortal bloodline members and some low-level clan members who had been divided among those other families.
Their fate was self-evident: to be slaves, or to toil in harsh mines until death.
Ning Fa said solemnly, "I promise you, once I reach Foundation Establishment, I will rescue your Meng family clansmen."
Hearing Ning Fa's promise, Meng Ruoqi was moved to tears. She excitedly threw herself into Ning Fa's embrace, soaking his chest.
After a while, she raised her head, looking a bit embarrassed.
She looked at Ning Fa, her starry eyes bright, and said with a firm tone, "Don't worry, Ning Lang. I will do my utmost to decipher these spirit talismans for you."
Ning Fa smiled and couldn't help but hold her tighter.
Several months later.
Ning Fa departed from Small Bamboo Island and headed straight for the Blazing Wind Hall headquarters on Jinchang Island.
At the main hall, Ning Fa met Ning Yuwen.
He was dressed in a white robe, exuding an elegant demeanor. His eyes were filled with divine light, no longer carrying the dullness from before.
His entire being exuded a vibrant vitality; the sense of decay he previously possessed was completely gone.
Ning Fa observed him carefully and said with a pleased smile, "Uncle Wen, it's truly commendable that your chronic illness has been cured."
Ning Yuwen also smiled, his eyes filled with gratitude.
He said solemnly, "Xiao Fa, I will never forget your life-saving grace."
With that, he bowed deeply.
Ning Fa quickly helped him up and said with a light laugh, "Uncle Wen, with our relationship, there's no need for such formality."
During this period, Ning Fa had refined two more Jinlu Pills with One Dao Mark, and both were given to Ning Yuwen.
Under the effects of these One Dao Mark Jinlu Pills, Ning Yuwen had finally completely repaired his damaged foundation.
Ning Fa then mused, "In that case, it seems fitting for you to remain at Blazing Wind Hall, Uncle Wen. You need to seize this time to cultivate diligently and prepare for breaking through to Foundation Establishment."