The Female CEO's Personal Bodyguard

Capítulo 2273: Chapter 2273: Is a Sword Talisman Like a Talisman?

“That’s what he said back then. I was skeptical, but now that I see you can decipher the Sword Talisman, I’m starting to believe.”

Carson Flores snapped back to reality: “You previously agreed to sign a contract with me, even giving me the Starry Sky Demon Marble first, because you’re worried that I’m the destined one, and if I leave, there’ll be no one else to rescue you?”

Crimson Mad replied wistfully, “If not, do you think I’d place my hope on a mere Heavenly Immortal like you and agree to so many of your demands?”

Carson became speechless, thinking that the other party was eager to escape and thus signed a contract of friendship with him and gave him the Starry Sky Demon Marble. However, it seemed he was overthinking.

Carson smiled wryly: “Why do you think it’s me? The first one who met you was the Grand Void. There are three Great Land Immortals above the water’s surface. And wasn’t it just before that a few people were dragged into the water by the octopus? Could it be them?”

Crimson Mad scoffed coldly, “I’m suppressed by this sword; my power can’t be released, so I can’t interfere in matters beyond a certain range. Even when you’re chased by countless magical beasts, if you don’t come within my range, I can’t save you.”

“Under such circumstances, those three who fell into the water had no chance to come before me and would just die, becoming food for magical beasts, while those three Great Land Immortals did have a chance to rush down all the way, but they don’t dare.”

“In this complex situation, you, a mere Heavenly Immortal, came before me. So, should I believe you are the destined one?”

Carson sighed, self-mockingly: “Alright, this is quite face-slapping. I just thought I was particularly good at socializing and negotiating.”

“Those things aren’t important.”

Crimson Mad’s voice became urgent: “Hurry up and continue. As long as you can unseal the Sword Talisman, you are the destined one, and I will give you exceedingly rich rewards!”

Carson casually replied, “Aren’t you nothing more than your flesh? What rich rewards can you offer me?”

Crimson Mad, somewhat annoyed by the mockery, said, “With my strength, once I’m out, what can’t I get? Are you worried I won’t be able to deliver? I’m afraid you’ll be overwhelmed by what you receive!”

Carson laughed: “Yes, yes, you’re formidable, but next time you act, make sure the opponent doesn’t have powerful backing. Don’t end up like last time, being pierced by a sword and suppressed here for who knows how long. If there’s indeed a next time, you might end up dead.”

Crimson Mad replied, ashamed and angry: “You little brat, you’re asking for a beating, aren’t you?”

Carson chuckled, unconcerned since the Crimson Mad had signed a contract with him, so he wasn’t worried about being harmed, and spoke more freely.

No matter what, he was now making efforts to save him. If he could truly unlock the Sword Talisman and release Crimson Mad, wouldn’t he be considered his benefactor?

“Alright, I’ll continue. There are many lines in this Sword Talisman, and I don’t know what will happen later. You wait here.”

After placating Crimson Mad, Carson focused again, starting to decipher the lines one by one.

Carson stayed like this for two months, during which he did nothing else but absorb and digest these Sword Intents.

After two months, Carson had two pieces of good news and one bad news that wasn’t too bad.

The first piece of good news was that Ben Singleton absorbed the effects of the Harmony Spring, rejuvenating all his organs that had lost their vitality, turning dead wood back to life, budding anew, and regaining vitality. Although far from healthy, he had successfully crossed the hardest hurdle.

The bad news was that the Life Essence Pearl shattered into countless fragments during this process, rendering it utterly useless.

It was said not to be bad news because Ben had already mentioned it to Carson, so he had already considered not having the Life Essence Pearl.

The second piece of good news was that after two months of absorption, Carson finally managed to withstand the overwhelming Sword Intent and directly look at the complete Sword Talisman clearly.

Regarding the analysis, learning, and breaking down of the Sword Talisman, perhaps two months only prepared the environment for subsequent learning, much like a student finally knocking on the classroom door and stepping in, obtaining the qualification to learn, but whether one can understand and master it remains unknown.

Carson floated cross-legged in the air, staring quietly at the Sword Talisman on the sword, filled with doubts.

How can it be unlocked?

He couldn’t even get close; just approaching slightly made his scalp tingle and his back chill due to the sharp Sword Intent.

Should he copy the Talisman?

Carson thought carefully, realizing this might indeed be a solution.

If he could accurately draw the Sword Talisman and possess sufficient destructive power, would that mean he fully understood it?

Since no other methods seemed available, this was the only way forward.

No matter the outcome, he decided to first attempt it.

Let’s begin!

Carson prepared paper and pen, laid them on the table, sat cross-legged in the air, and began to trace the lines of the Sword Talisman.

His initial plan was to practice tracing the Talisman lines, memorizing them, and perhaps uncover its mysteries through repetition, like the saying goes, ‘Read a book a hundred times, its meaning will self-appear.’ Maybe tracing them repeatedly would lead to clarity.

However, Carson soon realized it wasn’t as simple as he thought. Even on plain paper, after tracing a few lines, he felt the thick Sword Intent flow like water into the paper below, instantly shattering both the paper and the tabletop into fragments.

Carson was stunned that merely describing the lines would cause such an effect?

Carson touched his chin thoughtfully.

Is the Sword Talisman akin to a Talisman?

During the creation of a Talisman, massive amounts of Spiritual Power are infused. The lines are essentially a Formation, setting rules, containing this power, maintaining a delicate balance, which releases the power according to prescribed rules when the Talisman is torn, achieving special effects.

In crafting the Sword Talisman, it seems both Spiritual Power and vast Sword Intent are needed, making it an enhanced version of a Sword Talisman?

To successfully create Talismans on paper, how is it resolved?

Carson felt momentarily lost, as he hadn’t interacted much with Talisman Masters and had little research in this arena.

Then an idea struck him, reminding him of Ben Singleton inside the Ethereal Pagoda. His eyes lit up. Ben was, after all, an Array Master, proficient in various formations and Talismans, wasn’t he?