Recruitment

On the arena, Zhuo Ming respectfully bowed to Chen Mobai.

"I didn't expect my first opponent to be Junior Sister Zhuo. It's been a long time since I've seen her."

The girl who came from South Stream Market with him and joined the Divine Wood Sect had no contact with him after leaving New Bud Hall.

It is quite a coincidence that we met today in Sect Grand Competition with thousands of participants.

"I hope that Senior Brother Chen will make great progress and become a true disciple in this competition."

Knowing that he was no match for Chen Mobai, Zhuo Ming did not waste his Talisman and spiritual power after stepping onto the stage. He said a nice-sounding phrase and then raised his hand to admit defeat.

"Junior sister, it's been two years since we last met. Since we're destined to meet, let's have a drink together."

After stepping off the stage, Chen Mobai invited Zhuo Ming, who was delighted and immediately came over.

Thanks to his excellent performance in last year's competition, Chen Mobai has gained a certain reputation throughout the Divine Wood Sect.

Many people believe that when the next batch of Jade Marrow Golden Ganoderma matures, he is very likely to be one of the true disciples.

Zhuo Ming was the one most confident that Chen Mobai would become the true successor.

After all, back in South Stream Market, Yuan Chiye had already determined that he possessed the most outstanding True Spirit Root.

"Senior Brother Chen, it's been a long time."

However, before the two could even sit down, another acquaintance came over to say hello.

It was Liu Wenbai, another genius with Triple Spirit Root, who came from South Stream Market.

"Oh, it's you. Since you're here, let's have a drink together."

The three of them sat down in a restaurant overlooking part of the arena and began to recount their experiences in the Divine Wood Sect over the past two years.

Zhuo Ming's life was the simplest among them. It was more difficult for her to switch to cultivating the Longevity Sutra, and she has only just reached the Qi Cultivation Level 6.

He usually works as an apprentice in a Talisman shop in Divine Wood City. The shop owner is a disciple of the Talisman Department and a First-Grade Talisman Master.

However, Zhuo Ming didn't learn anything. The shop owner was very strict about Talisman Making and only let her handle some tasks such as making Talisman Paper and Talisman Ink.

"My aptitude is average. If I want to reach the Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer before the Sixty-Year Limit, I may have to join the team that opens up the Cloud Dream Marsh."

After Zhuo Ming finished speaking, his face turned bitter. Participating in the Sect Grand Competition was actually a stage to showcase himself.

She had originally saved up two top-grade first-tier Talisman, intending to win the first round and then find an opportunity to sell her life for a good price.

Who knew her luck would be so bad? In the first round, she encountered Chen Mobai, a true disciple, which made her lose all courage to even make a move.

"That's really a bit tragic."

After listening to Zhuo Ming's story, Chen Mobai couldn't help but feel sorry for her.

If he hadn't had the opportunity to Turtle Shell, he probably wouldn't have fared as well as Zhuo Ming in the Divine Wood Sect.

"Where's Junior Liu? Didn't you go with Yuan Chiye to develop the Cloud Dream Marsh?"

"Sigh, I've escaped death several times, but most of my junior brothers and sisters who were with me have perished. Although I have seen a glimmer of hope for the future."

As Liu Wenbai spoke, he did not hide his cultivation level, which was already at the Qi Cultivation Level 8.

Moreover, Chen Mobai observed him closely and noticed that compared to when he was in the New Bud Hall, his originally gentle brows had become more resolute. Indeed, the battlefield of life and death had tempered him, and he seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

"Yes, that's right. After Senior Brother E Yun Foundation Establishment, Senior Brother Yuan will take over. When Senior Brother Yuan Foundation Establishment, you should be able to Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer Refining. With their support, you can be among the top disciples in the future."

Chen Mobai's words flattered Liu Wenbai, who never expected to receive such praise from his senior brother, who was like a banished immortal.

"I dare not have such extravagant hopes; I only ask to be among the true disciples."

The three talked for a while longer, with Chen Mobai asking the questions and the other two answering respectfully.

Although Chen Mobai had already relinquished his status as the leader of the disciples in South Stream Market when he left New Bud Hall, the two still held Chen Mobai in high esteem.

After Chen Mobai entered the top 48 last year, just one round away from becoming a true disciple, this respect became even more profound.

In the minds of Zhuo Ming and Liu Wenbai, Chen Mobai has become their true disciple.

They believed it was only a matter of time.

"In my Little Sun Ridge, there are some medicinal fields and Spirit Field that need to be managed. If Junior Sister Zhuo doesn't mind, would you be willing to come and help me?"

Chen Mobai looked at Zhuo Ming and suddenly remembered that she also completed her task by chopping firewood at the New Bud Hall. He thought that if she were trained in farming, she would be more useful than Liang Xinhuo.

"So, what's the reward for you, Senior Brother?"

Despite being Rogue Cultivator, Zhuo Ming was very rational and asked the most crucial question directly.

"For now, it will be 30 Spirit Stone a year. If you are willing, you can watch me make ink and draw talismans. If you don't understand something, you can write it down and ask me after I finish Talisman Making."

Hiring a disciple of the Divine Wood Sect at the Qi Cultivation Level 6 Refining isn't considered expensive, but Zhuo Ming's eyes lit up after hearing the second half of the sentence, and she immediately nodded in agreement.

In the Sky River Realm, the inheritance of Hundred Arts of Cultivation is, in some respects, even more precious than cultivation manuals.

Without a true master and disciple, one cannot receive any instruction.

Although Spirit Stone can be used to purchase items in the Divine Wood Sect Scripture Pavilion, this is restricted to disciples of the Talisman Department.

Zhuo Ming also spent his savings of many years to buy the inheritance of a first-level talisman master in the market, but due to his weak foundation, he found it very difficult to learn.

Back in South Stream Market, she knew that Chen Mobai was an excellent Talisman Master. The Talisman he sold at his stall had simple strokes and exquisite designs, and were better than those in the shops of the Great Sect.

If I could learn from him, I might be able to fill in the gaps in my foundation and hopefully become a true master of talismans in the future.

So when Zhuo Ming heard that Chen Mobai was willing to teach her, she immediately agreed without hesitation.

"I built my hut in the mountains, far from the noise of carriages and horses. If I could, I would really like to learn from Senior Brother Chen, to farm and brew wine, living a leisurely and carefree life. It's just a pity..."

When Liu Wenbai got to this point, he seemed to recall some of his brothers who had died in Cloud Dream Marsh, and his face darkened.

He carries the hopes of his family and now has many junior brothers and sisters following him, so he can no longer back down.

"Junior Liu, with great power comes great responsibility."

Chen Mobai offered him a word of comfort and then left with Zhuo Ming.

"Go and quit your job as an apprentice at the Talisman shop first, and then come back to Little Sun Ridge with me after this Sect Grand Competition is over."

"Yes, Senior Brother Chen."

Soon, the Sect Grand Competition came to an end, and Qi Rui and Xi Jinghuo smoothly.

The three of them arranged to drink together that evening. During the evening, Zhuo Ming, who had finished packing her things, came over and quietly sat down to pour them drinks.

"Brother Chen, your luck is a bit bad. If you get past the fifth round, your opponent will be Senior Sister Ding Ying."

The match schedules for everyone have been released today.

After reviewing his own work, Qi Rui also reviewed Chen Mobai's and discovered this.

"On the contrary, I feel very lucky."