"This is Elder Han, the great talisman maker of our Jiuxiao Sect. From now on, you can work for Elder Han and learn the art of talisman making!"
The person speaking to Gu Changsheng was Head Master Ye. He was standing in the middle of the secret room in Tianji Pavilion filled with talisman-making materials. Elder Han opposite was looking Gu Changsheng up and down, his brows furrowed.
Gu Changsheng nodded in agreement.
"Master, this nephew Gu really knows how to make talismans? If I remember correctly, he should be a handyman in charge of cleaning, right? Do you think it is appropriate to let such a useless person with low cultivation level enter Tianji Pavilion?
Elder Han complained in displeasure.
Ye Feng chuckled confidently:
"Making spiritual talismans is of great importance. How can I be trivial? This nephew Gu's cultivation level is indeed not high, but he is quite experienced in the art of making talismans. For primary and low-level spiritual talismans of the fire and thunder system, the success rate of the talisman is close to
40%, I have already interviewed him."
"With a little guidance from Mr. Han, it shouldn't be a problem to make some ordinary talismans."
"Since the head of the family has opened Jinkou, I can let this kid stay and give it a try. If it doesn't suit me, I will kick him out." Elder Han said with a proud look on his face and an authoritative air.
"Elder Han, I won't trick you. If you don't believe my vision, you can check this kid's spiritual roots first. Although this kid is not high in cultivation, he possesses rare thunder and fire spiritual roots, and his magic power is extremely pure.
Your talent in making talismans is definitely much better than you think." After saying that, Ye Feng patted Gu Changsheng on the back.
Gu Changsheng quickly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Hey! This kid really has some potential. It seems that the leader has good intentions and doesn't arrest people randomly." Han Chang squinted his eyes and looked at Gu Changsheng carefully, with a hint of surprise on his face.
"I have already sent over the people Mr. Han needs. The progress of making the talisman in Tianji Pavilion must be accelerated. No more chatting. There are still a lot of chores to deal with. I will take my leave first."
Ye Feng stood up and was about to leave. After taking two steps, he suddenly turned back and told Elder Han:
"The Yunlong Mountain Range has been very unstable recently. Many spiritual talismans have been consumed in the fighting. We must replenish the inventory as soon as possible. Don't delay important events on your side, otherwise the Master will be blamed and neither you nor I can afford it!"
"Master, please rest assured, I will seize the time to make the talisman and I will never delay things." Han Chang solemnly promised with a serious look on his face.
"Okay, I'll wait for your good news!" Ye Feng turned around and left with satisfaction.
Therefore, in the secret room, only Gu Changsheng and Elder Han were left for a while.
"You heard what I just said. I will teach you how to make talismans while arranging tasks for you. As long as you can complete my tasks on time every month, you can do whatever you want with the rest of the time."
"I'll only give you one chance. If you can't hand over a sufficient number of talismans next month, get out of here!"
Elder Han still disliked Gu Changsheng's status as a handyman, and spoke without any emotion, speaking very rudely.
"Disciple will definitely not let you down!" Gu Changsheng replied, pretending to be frightened.
"Of course, being a disciple in Tianji Pavilion is not without its benefits. Not only can some of the talisman-making tools and raw materials in the pavilion be used for free, but the spiritual stones distributed every month are much more than ordinary disciples."
"Now you go with me to meet the other two senior brothers. In the future, you can learn from each other's experiences and better complete the task of making talismans."
Elder Han was quite satisfied with Gu Changsheng's attitude and said with a calm expression.
Then he took Gu Changsheng up to the attic.
"This is Zhang Yi, and this is Li San. From now on, the three of you will be responsible for making elementary and low-level spiritual talismans."
"Changsheng has met two senior brothers!"
For the sake of face, Zhang Yi and Li San had no choice but to return the favor to Gu Changsheng in a polite manner.
But there was a hint of disdain in their eyes.
Elder Han was not aware of this detail and arranged a residence for Gu Changsheng at will. Gu Changsheng's cultivation career in Tianji Pavilion began.
Based on Elder Han's original prejudice, he would naturally not pay too much attention to a disciple at the fifth level of Qi Refining, and he would only treat Gu Changsheng's guidance with a coping attitude.
As a result, one month later, Gu Changsheng got passing results.
Although this young man's cultivation level is not high, he has some tricks in making talismans.
Judging from the preparation of cinnabar, the secret elixir liquid passed down by this family seems to be much better than the secret recipe of Jiuxiao Sect. Moreover, this man also has his own unique method for grinding cinnabar.
Using this weird method of preparing cinnabar ingredients can make the spiritual talisman much more stable and greatly reduce the phenomenon of spiritual energy bursting out.
He had never even seen some of these very unorthodox gadgets and small formations.
Just a simple formation that could stabilize the surrounding spiritual energy during the process of making talismans increased his success rate of making talismans by a full 20%.
These Gu Changsheng's unique secret techniques of making talismans really opened his eyes.
After being in contact for a period of time, Elder Han actually felt that he had benefited a lot secretly, and couldn't help but look at this person in a different light.
Speaking of which, Jiuxiao Sect is the sixth sect in the realm of cultivation in the Tang Dynasty. It has more than 9,000 disciples, including more than 8,000 disciples in the Qi Refining Stage, and only two to three hundred disciples in the Foundation Establishment Stage. Most of them usually go out to do things.
Some disciples in the Qi refining stage.
During the Qi refining period, it often takes a long time for monks to cast spells and turn them into magic. The use of spiritual talismans can avoid this weakness.
Therefore, a sufficient inventory of spiritual talismans is an important guarantee for the sect's combat effectiveness.
Now that the inventory is running low, Elder Han naturally does not dare to neglect it.
Although Zhang Yi and Li San were his disciples whom he had trained for many years and were considered his confidants, they were unable to help at this critical moment.
On the contrary, Elder Han was greatly satisfied with Gu Changsheng's talent for making talismans and his serious attitude.
Even the occasional questions raised by Gu Changsheng could scratch some of Elder Han's itch, and the two of them began to discuss it without realizing it, which gave him unexpected gains many times.
As a result, Elder Han no longer had a cold attitude toward Gu Changsheng, but instead regarded him more highly.
From being stern and cold at the beginning to becoming friendly and cheerful later, Zhang Yi and Li San couldn't help but be stunned.
The two of them had already had issues with Gu Changsheng, so of course they didn't like each other well at this time, and their attitude towards Gu Changsheng became even worse.
However, since Gu Changsheng was favored now, these two people did not dare to embarrass him too much.
But behind the scenes, it was inevitable that the two men would slander Gu Changsheng.
Gu Changsheng did not argue with them, but carefully observed the two of them and found out how to counter them.
In a blink of an eye, it was the end of the month, and Zhang Yi and Li San failed to complete the task of making talismans on time. There was still a lot missing. Elder Han gave them a scolding and turned to complain to Gu Changsheng.
Gu Changsheng felt happy and said the words he had prepared long ago.
"For these two senior brothers, I don't know whether I should say something or not?"
"But it doesn't matter." Elder Han waved his hand and asked him to continue.
Gu Changsheng said solemnly: "Then disciple, just tell me."
"Tianji Pavilion has nine floors. Except for a few areas used for making and storing spiritual talismans, most of the rest are used to store various books and practice techniques."
"There are quite a few male and female disciples who come to Tianji Pavilion every day to read books or directly request to copy the exercises."
"Our Jiuxiao Sect has nine main peaks, five of which are managed by female masters and great uncles. Naturally, there are more female disciples in the sect."
"And these female monks are all young women. Most of them come from noble families in the world. Their appearance and conversation are all extraordinary."
"Under observation, the disciple discovered that although the two senior brothers were very tired every day, they were fascinated by these female cultivators coming in and out."
"All I do all day long is exchange spiritual stones for some ingenious things to please these female disciples, but my own cultivation has stagnated for many years because of this."
"If we don't stop at the brink and concentrate on studying the art of making talismans, I'm afraid the two senior brothers will let down the elder's hard work."
As he spoke, Gu Changsheng carefully observed the other party's reaction.
Elder Han looked helpless at this time, nodding his head in agreement.
"These two brats are not doing their jobs all day long, and they are wasting the resources provided by the door. I also hate that iron cannot be transformed into steel!"
"It's just that these two have been following me for many years. I really can't bear to watch them sink. If you have any good suggestions, I am willing to listen."
Gu Changsheng smiled calmly and said confidently.
"Back then, I learned the art of making talismans at home. From the age of three, I went to the mountains to practice with my grandfather. I recited scriptures every day with light meals and tea. It took ten years to cultivate my current character."
"Elder, why don't you take the two senior brothers back to the cave to practice in seclusion, and set aside an hour every day to test their skills in making talismans."
"In the remaining time, let them concentrate on their cultivation. As long as they persist for twenty years, the two of them will become great talents!"
After hearing this advice, Elder Han lowered his head slightly and said thoughtfully: "Twenty years..."
Before he passes away, if he wants to continue to control the talisman-making work of Tianji Pavilion, he must train these two disciples to become talents.
Just locking the two of them in a cave for twenty years would be too harsh...
"For a monk, twenty years is just a snap of the fingers. Someone will inherit the orthodoxy. That is the most important thing!"
As if he could read the old man's thoughts, Gu Changsheng gave a timely reminder.
"Well... what you said makes sense, so let's do it!"
Elder Han nodded heavily and made up his mind.
…
Looking at the old man's leaving figure, Gu Changsheng smiled knowingly.
With just a few words, they were imprisoned in the cave for twenty years. From now on, he can live a happy life in this Tianji Pavilion.