Familiar Four-Eyes, Wooden-Faced Fengjiao

Three days later.

In a courtyard outside the Talisman Hall.

As Zhong Bai pushed open the door, a bright yellow talisman shot towards him.

Zhong Bai didn't even have time to dodge. His brain instinctively reacted by punching out!

As the sound barrier broke, the bright yellow talisman exploded, and a snake-like bolt of lightning instantly surged into Zhong Bai's right arm.

It was a tingling sensation, and while it caused no actual harm, Zhong Bai truly realized that talisman arts were far from simple.

After all… who doesn't know about showing someone who's boss?

"Ahem, Junior Brother Zhong Bai is truly worthy of cultivating lightning spells. This low-grade Yellow-tier Thunderclap Talisman can't even cause Junior Brother Zhong Bai the slightest harm!"

As the words fell, Lin Fengjiao slowly walked out from inside the room. When he looked at Zhong Bai, even though he was usually so serious, he tried his best to make his smile appear friendly.

Lin Fengjiao's action just now was actually very simple. It wasn't to give Zhong Bai a hard time; he just wanted Zhong Bai to understand that talisman arts could also be incredibly useful at critical moments.

There was no helping it; almost all Maoshan disciples who cultivated lightning-type divine abilities weren't very interested in talisman arts.

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

Other disciples, no matter how much they disliked coming to the Talisman Hall to learn talisman arts, wouldn't openly mock or ridicule it. Only Shi Jian, a year ago, was different.

On his first day at the Talisman Hall, he spoke wildly, believing that his Lightning Thunder Fist was the only way.

It would have been one thing if he just didn't humbly learn talisman arts, but he even spoke disrespectfully…

In the end, the Talisman Hall only let it go out of respect for Shi Jian being the Maoshan sect leader's personal disciple.

Therefore, Lin Fengjiao had acted as he did today.

"Senior Brother is overpraising me. This junior brother has only just begun cultivating lightning spells; it's nothing significant.

On the contrary, Senior Brother can manipulate talismans so skillfully with such ease. This junior brother is ashamed."

Hmm, Zhong Bai's main thing is indifference.

Who's to say he's not a match for the Lin Fengjiao in front of him? Besides, his purpose for coming here was to build a good relationship with Lin Fengjiao and learn talisman arts along the way.

Both logically and emotionally, it was only right to humble himself.

Upon hearing this, Lin Fengjiao finally breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that his actions would cause Zhong Bai to misunderstand or even get angry.

But now it seemed that this Junior Brother Zhong Bai had a terrifyingly steady temperament…

"Let's formally introduce ourselves. Junior Brother Zhong Bai, my secular name is Lin Fengjiao, and my Daoist title is One-Brow!"

When Zhong Bai heard this, he couldn't help but look at Lin Fengjiao's thick, horizontal eyebrows. The fire of gossip burned fiercely in his heart. Hmm, as expected, the Daoist title wasn't wrong.

"Senior Brother Lin, this junior brother's secular name is Zhong Bai, and my Daoist title… uh, this junior brother doesn't have a Daoist title yet. Senior Brother Lin can just call me by my name."

Speaking of Daoist titles, Zhong Bai was a bit helpless. According to Maoshan's rules, one could only be formally ordained in the Three Mao Patriarchs' Grand Hall after three full years of discipleship.

Besides needing to report to the Nine Heavens, one also needed to report to the Underworld. Only then would a Daoist title be bestowed.

Zhong Bai had only been a disciple for less than a year and a half. There was nothing he could do but wait.

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

Strange… didn't Master say that Elder Huang, the third elder, would be teaching us from now on?

Why is Elder Huang still nowhere to be seen?

Lin Fengjiao was puzzled. Zhong Bai had already arrived, and most of the introductions were done, but his Elder Huang still hadn't shown up…

Lin Fengjiao was momentarily at a loss for words. Hmm, surely he couldn't just leave Zhong Bai waiting foolishly, right?

"That…"

Just as Lin Fengjiao was about to tell Zhong Bai about the illustrious history of their Talisman Hall, he was interrupted by a hearty laugh.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Fengjiao, it seems you're not a block of wood after all. You're quite eloquent in front of your junior brother.

Not bad, not bad, keep it up!"

Ugh, when Lin Fengjiao heard these words, his face instantly darkened. His Elder Huang always said that one shouldn't expose another's shortcomings, but he, on the other hand, seemed to want to air all his embarrassing moments.

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. His first impression was that this person had a great sense of humor.

Then, Zhong Bai's gaze shifted, landing behind the third elder of the Talisman Hall.

There, stood a young man with a smile on his face. What was particularly noticeable was the glint of light off his glasses, which made Zhong Bai instinctively want to blurt out the name "Four-Eyes."

"Fengjiao, Junior Nephew Zhong Bai, let me introduce you first. This person next to me, his secular name and Daoist title are both Four-Eyes. He is the personal disciple of Elder Changsheng from the Corpse Herding Hall.

From today onwards, he will also be learning talisman arts 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 quite normal to have another Daoist Master Four-Eyes.

"Haha, so this is Senior Brother Lin!

Four-Eyes has been a disciple for over three years. From the day I became a disciple, I've heard tales of Senior Brother Lin. He achieved minor accomplishment in Body Forging Art in just eight months.

Now, after only five years of discipleship, he already possesses a cultivation level of Qi Condensation Stage three. This junior brother is ashamed; after three years of discipleship, I've only just touched the threshold of Qi Condensation Stage two.

It is truly Four-Eyes's good fortune to be able to learn talisman arts alongside Senior Brother Lin from now on!"

After praising Lin Fengjiao, Four-Eyes turned his gaze to Zhong Bai.

"Brother Zhong Bai, though you joined the sect two years after your senior brother, you also achieved initial mastery of Body Forging Art in one year and reached the first level of Qi Condensation in one month.

I also heard that you decisively chose the Divine Firmament Five Thunder Art from the Scripture Repository Pavilion!

I truly admire your courage!"

It must be said, Four-Eyes was very sweet-talked, leaving Zhong Bai unable to find a single thing that made him uncomfortable.

As for Lin Fengjiao, his earlobes had been slightly red since Four-Eyes' first sentence; he truly felt complimented…

Beside them, Huang Zhen, the Third Elder of the Talisman Hall, couldn't help but chuckle as he watched the three interact.

"You don't need this old Taoist to introduce you much; you're already getting to know each other well.

This is good. As fellow disciples of Maoshan, a deep friendship among you will also benefit your cultivation after you leave the sect."

Huang Zhen's expression, initially relaxed and easygoing, suddenly changed after he spoke!

"However, since you've come to the Talisman Hall, Nephew Zhong Bai, Nephew Four-Eyes, you must remember to abide by the rules. Do not act like certain disrespectful individuals."

He didn't explicitly name anyone, but everyone present understood that he was referring to Shi Jian, the sect leader's direct disciple.

Zhong Bai also gathered from the side that it seemed Shi Jian had severely offended the Talisman Hall.

Hmm, under these circumstances, the grievances that will arise between Shi Jian and Lin Fengjiao in the future seem to make sense now.

It could be said that Shi Jian's personality had already determined that he would never ascend to the position of Maoshan's sect leader.

"Please rest assured, Uncle Huang. Zhong Bai has never been a wild or impolite person. If there's any impropriety, Zhong Bai is willing to accept punishment!"

"Yes, Four-Eyes is the same. Just you watch, Uncle Huang!"

"Teachable youths…"

Huang Zhen's imposing aura came and went quickly. Lin Fengjiao, however, was a bit dumbfounded. Why didn't my uncle tell me about this beforehand?

If he had known his uncle would also give a lecture, he wouldn't have needed that initial scene targeting Zhong Bai.

Unfortunately, there were no do-overs. Of course, regarding Zhong Bai's character, while Lin Fengjiao couldn't claim to know him deeply, he believed the other party wouldn't secretly resent him for this.

An unusual meeting concluded. Next, Zhong Bai and Four-Eyes would officially begin their study of talisman arts…

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