This humble Taoist priest, Qianhe, begins his quest for immortality by slaying demons and monsters.

Chapter 9 A Familiar Face and a Wooden-Faced Feng Jiao

Three days later.

In a courtyard outside the Talisman Hall.

The moment Zhong Bai pushed open the door, a bright yellow talisman flew towards him.

Zhong Bai didn't even have time to dodge; his instinctive action was to throw a punch!
As the sonic boom resounded, the bright yellow talisman exploded, and a bolt of lightning shaped like a small snake instantly surged into Zhong Bai's right arm.

The tingling sensation, though harmless, made Zhong Bai realize that the art of talismans was far from simple.

After all... who doesn't know about being shown a warning?

"Cough cough, Junior Brother Zhong Bai truly lives up to his reputation as a cultivator of thunder magic. This low-grade Yellow Rank Thunderclap Talisman couldn't even cause him the slightest harm!"

As soon as she finished speaking, Lin Fengjiao slowly walked out of the house. When she looked at Zhong Bai, even though she was usually very serious, she still tried her best to make her smile kind.

Lin Fengjiao's actions just now were actually quite simple. She wasn't trying to intimidate Zhong Bai, but simply wanted him to understand that talismans can be surprisingly useful in crucial moments.

Unfortunately, almost all Maoshan disciples who practice thunder magic have little interest in talisman techniques.

Especially Shi Jian, the sect leader's personal disciple a year ago.

Other disciples who came to the Talisman Hall to learn talisman techniques, no matter how much they disliked it, would never ridicule or mock them back then. Only Shi Jian from a year ago was different.

On his first day at the Talisman Hall, he made outrageous statements, claiming that his Lightning Thunder Fist was the only one of its kind.

Not only did they refuse to humbly learn the art of talismans, but they even spoke rudely...

In the end, the Talisman Hall only gave up because Shi Jian was a direct disciple of the Maoshan Sect Leader.

Therefore, Lin Fengjiao has taken the actions she did today.

"Senior brother, you flatter me. I am just a beginner in thunder magic, nothing special."

"My senior brother's effortless and skillful manipulation of talismans puts me, his junior brother, to shame."

Well, Zhong Bai's main point is that he doesn't care.

Who told him he was no match for Lin Fengjiao? Besides, his purpose in coming here was to build a good relationship with Lin Fengjiao and, incidentally, learn some talisman techniques.

From both a moral and logical standpoint, it is only right to humble oneself.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengjiao breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that her actions would cause Zhong Bai to misunderstand or even become angry.

However, it seems that this Junior Brother Zhong Bai is frighteningly calm and collected...

"Let's get to know each other formally. Junior Brother Zhong Bai, and my secular name is Lin Fengjiao, and my Taoist name is Yimei!"

Upon hearing this, Zhong Bai couldn't help but glance at Lin Fengjiao's thick, level eyebrows. His gossip-filled heart burned brightly. Hmm, she really didn't mispronounce her Daoist title.

"Senior Brother Lin, my secular name is Zhong Bai, and my Daoist name is... well, I don't have a Daoist name yet. Senior Brother Lin, please just call me by my name."

Speaking of Taoist names, Zhong Bai was somewhat helpless. According to the rules of Maoshan, one can only be formally ordained in the main hall of the Three Maoshan Patriarchs after three years of apprenticeship.

In addition to reporting to the Heavenly Court, one also needs to report to the Underworld before being granted a Taoist title.

Zhong Bai has only been practicing for less than a year and a half, and there is no other way but to persevere.

Fortunately, Lin Fengjiao was understanding and didn't dwell on the issue.

“Strange… Didn’t Master say that from now on, the Third Elder, Uncle Huang, would be the one to teach?”

Where has Uncle Huang gone?

Lin Fengjiao was puzzled. Zhong Bairen had already arrived and the introductions were almost complete, but her own Uncle Huang hadn't appeared yet...

Lin Fengjiao was at a loss for words. Well, she couldn't just leave Zhong Bai waiting there like an idiot, could she?
"that……"

Lin Fengjiao was about to tell Zhong Bai about the glorious history of their Talisman Hall when she was interrupted by a hearty laugh. "Tsk tsk tsk, Fengjiao, it seems you're not a blockhead after all. You're quite eloquent in front of your fellow disciples."

Good, good, keep it up!

Uh, Lin Fengjiao was speechless when she heard these words. Her Uncle Huang always said not to expose someone's shortcomings, but he was going to spill all her embarrassing secrets...

As he spoke, Zhong Bai also looked at the newcomer. Hmm, at first glance, the person in front of him was a middle-aged man, and his first impression was that he had a rather humorous style.

Immediately afterwards, Zhong Bai's gaze shifted and landed behind the Third Elder of the Talisman Hall.

There stood a young man with a smile on his lips. What was special about him was the gleam reflected in his glasses, which made Zhong Bai instinctively want to say "four eyes".

"Feng Jiao, Zhong Bai's junior disciple, let me introduce you first. The person next to me has the lay name and Taoist name Simu. He is a direct disciple of Elder Changsheng of the Corpse Driving Hall."

Starting today, I will also be learning the art of talismans with you.

Hearing this, Zhong Bai wasn't surprised. After all, those glasses were too conspicuous. Since Maoshan already had Lin Fengjiao and Shi Jian, it seemed normal to have another Four-Eyed Taoist.

"Haha, this must be Senior Brother Lin!"

Si Mu has been a disciple for more than three years. Since the day he became a disciple, he has heard the legend of Senior Brother Lin, who mastered the Body Tempering Technique in eight months.

Now, after only five years of study, he has already reached the third level of Qi Refining. I am ashamed, as I have only just reached the second level of Qi Refining after three years of study.

"It is truly an honor for us to learn talisman techniques together with Senior Brother Lin in the future!"

After praising Lin Fengjiao, Si Mu turned his gaze to Zhong Bai.

"This Junior Brother Zhong Bai, although he entered the sect two years later than his senior brother, he also achieved minor success in the Body Tempering Technique in one year and reached the first level of Qi Refining in one month."

I heard that my junior brother resolutely chose the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Technique from the Scripture Pavilion!

That kind of courage is something even your senior brother admires!

It has to be said that Si Mu was very sweet-talking, and Zhong Bai couldn't find a single thing that made him uncomfortable.

As for Lin Fengjiao, her earlobes turned slightly red from the very first sentence they exchanged; she was genuinely flattered…

Watching the three of them interact like this, Huang Zhen, the third elder of the Talisman Hall, couldn't help but chuckle.

"You don't need me to introduce you too much; you can get to know each other right now."

"That's good. Since you're all disciples of Maoshan, a stronger bond between fellow disciples will benefit your future cultivation after you graduate."

After Huang Zhen finished speaking, his gaze suddenly changed from relaxed and carefree at the beginning!
"However, now that we've come to the Talisman Hall, Junior Nephew Zhong Bai and Junior Nephew Simu, you must remember to abide by the rules and not act like some of those who don't know manners."

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone present understood that the words were referring to Shi Jian, the sect leader's personal disciple.

Zhong Bai also gleaned some insights from the sidelines, suggesting that Shi Jian had almost completely offended the Talisman Hall.

Well, under these circumstances, it seems that the grudges and entanglements that will arise between Shi Jian and Lin Fengjiao in the future can be clearly explained.

It can be said that Shi Jian's personality destined him to never become the leader of the Maoshan sect.

"Uncle-Master Huang, please rest assured, Zhong Bai has never been a dissolute or rude person. If there is anything inappropriate, Zhong Bai is willing to accept the punishment!"

"Yes, the same goes for Four Eyes. Just you wait and see, Uncle Huang!"

"This child is teachable..."

Huang Zhen's imposing aura came and went quickly, leaving Lin Fengjiao somewhat dumbfounded. Why hadn't her martial uncle told her about this beforehand?
If he had known that his own martial uncle would also give him a warning, he wouldn't have needed to have that scene targeting Zhong Bai in the first place.

Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs". Of course, Lin Fengjiao dared not say she knew Zhong Bai's character very well, but she believed that he would not hold a grudge against her for this.

After an unusual meeting, Zhong Bai and Simu will officially begin their studies in talismanic arts...

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