Zhang Tianxian nodded upon hearing this and instructed the Fourth Princess, Zhang Tianchang, who stood beside him.
"Write this down: Niu Acai has drawn twelve strands of Incense and Fire. Have them sign!"
"Got it, got it. This is so annoying. Aren't we supposed to be sightseeing in the lower realm? Why do we have to do these chores here? I don't want to!"
Compared to the relatively calm Zhang Tianxian, Zhang Tianchang's eyes were vacant. He mechanically flipped open the book beside him, glanced at it, and then turned to shout.
"Zhao Wancai, Zhao Hui... Li San, the twelve of you, come here!"
The twelve villagers of Zhao Family Village, upon hearing Zhang Tianchang's summons, quickly put down their tools. They turned and jogged over, each with rosy complexions and robust energy. They looked nothing like ordinary commoners of this era should.
The twelve villagers each skillfully took out a Grass Incense. Then, they pressed their handprints onto the contract that Zhang Tianchang had already prepared. The Ox Demon also stepped forward and pressed its handprint onto the contract. Afterward, the Ox Demon turned its head and called out to an Old Yellow Ox behind it.
"Moo, moo."
"Moo~"
The Old Yellow Ox's aged moo echoed. It moved its four hooves and approached the Incense Altar. Zhang Tianchang continued to blankly stare at the ledger, ticking off each name. Zhang Tianxian, however, glanced at the contract, picked it up, and recited it once.
"Both parties have no objections. The contract is established. Bow!"
As Zhang Tianxian finished speaking, the villagers bowed in unison. Twelve strands of Incense and Fire rose, among which two wisps of green radiance flashed.
Moo~
The Old Yellow Ox opened its mouth and instantly inhaled the Incense and Fire along with the Pure Radiance. The next moment, the previously vacant ox eyes flickered with spiritual light, and a gleam of wisdom emanated from them. A strand of demonic energy condensed on the Old Yellow Ox, and its aura surged. An Ox Demon was born before everyone's eyes.
Moo moo moo!
The Ox Demon called out to Niu Acai, and Niu Acai's eyes immediately turned red. "Brother, you've finally gained sentience!"
Seeing the scene of brotherly affection between the Ox Demons, the twelve villagers, unfazed, turned back to their work. They had already offered their Incense and Fire for the day, so there was nothing more for them here. However, at this moment, Bai Qianli's eyes showed shock and a different kind of brilliance.
"Human Dao Pure Radiance... How is this possible? Human Dao Pure Radiance can only be summoned by the most simple and pure Human Dao Incense and Fire. Ever since the Human Race lost the simplicity of the ancient ancestors, Human Dao Pure Radiance has been rarely seen. It might only appear during the great imperial sacrifices, and even then, only if the ruler is wise, otherwise, it will surely backfire."
Bai Qianli suddenly felt that he needed to stay in this small village for a while longer. For the Demon Race, Human Dao Pure Radiance was not just about awakening sentience. Why was the Demon Race's cultivation speed slow? It was due to their low intelligence. If there was sufficient Human Dao Pure Radiance, it could also assist demon cultivators in their breakthroughs. At this moment, Bai Qianli understood why those demons were willing to come here. Compared to the spiritual energy in the Incense and Fire, Human Dao Pure Radiance was the resource they valued most. Thinking of this, Bai Qianli closed his folding fan and strode forward.
"My name is Bai Qianli. I heard this place is hiring?"
Chen Fan turned his head and looked at Bai Qianli, who was dressed in white and possessed an elegant demeanor. His eyes lit up.
"My name is Chen Fan. I'm one of the people in charge here. Brother Bai, are you willing to work here?" Bai Qianli's appearance clearly indicated he was a learned Confucian scholar. Zhao Family Village lacked many things right now, but what it lacked most were talents who could read and write.
But besides Scholar Dong, no one was willing to come!
And anyone could tell what Scholar Dong was thinking.
Moreover, that guy was a bit pedantic. If there was absolutely no one else, Chen Fan would have kicked him away.
"Naturally, I, Bai, have traveled extensively and have never seen such a wondrous sight as Zhao Family Village.
If all humans and demons could live together in harmony like this, the national strength of our Great Tang would increase by at least thirty percent!"
"Brother Bai has great insight!"
Chen Fan's eyes lit up upon hearing this. He suddenly grabbed Bai Qianli's palm and shook it vigorously several times.
Right, why hadn't he thought of that!
Starting from this angle, he couldn't fool those old foxes.
But the young ones in the academy, he could fool them...
Bah, to contribute to the prosperity of the Great Tang, how could it be called fooling.
"Brother Bai is truly talented, I, your junior, am impressed!"
"Huh? How am I talented?"
Bai Qianli was a bit confused. He had only introduced himself, hadn't he?
Why was he suddenly considered talented?
Could it be that he had guessed my identity?
Bai Qianli narrowed his eyes, a flash of inspiration in his gaze.
Chapter Twenty-Nine: Cultivation Advancement, Great Demon Power?
"Brother Bai, aren't you afraid?"
Although Chen Fan felt that since Bai Qianli dared to come, he must have been prepared.
He still gave him a heads-up in advance, lest he be scared away again later.
Some people appear tough, but once they come into prolonged close contact with demons.
They would be affected by the demonic energy and intimidated by the demon race's aura.
"Afraid? Heh heh!"
Bai Qianli smiled faintly, and with a swish, he opened the folding fan in his hand.
He gently fanned it towards a villager not far away who was about to fall. The villager immediately stood at attention.
"Since I, Bai, dare to travel alone, I naturally have some skills!"
Looking at Bai Qianli standing there with a smile, Chen Fan's eyes immediately lit up.
He immediately cupped his hands and bowed to Bai Qianli.
"Brother Bai has great skills, Chen Fan is impressed!"
"Hahaha, it's alright, it's alright, I'm just barely passable.
If my eyes don't deceive me, Brother Chen is cultivating the Qingxin Jue of the Supreme lineage!
This cultivation technique is pure and peaceful, and it's best to go with the flow. Brother Chen is cultivating a bit too hastily.
If you reduce the speed of your True Qi circulation by thirty percent and one fen, there will be considerable benefits!"
"Brother Bai has sharp eyes!"
Chen Fan subconsciously circulated his Magic Power according to Bai Qianli's guidance.
Instantly, the Magic Power, which had been crawling like a snail, became even slower.
But Chen Fan clearly felt that the few wisps of Magic Power he had cultivated in the past two days.
The speed of their increase had actually increased by fifty percent, and the Magic Power had become slightly more refined.
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