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Chapter 573: Chapter 274: Talisman Master’s Disciples (2)

"This time, for the recruitment of servant disciples, the reason the Elder personally came to Qingshui City is to handpick a disciple with the talent to inscribe talismans, hoping that in the future, they can inherit his legacy."

"So, this is your opportunity to rise to fame, I hope those who understand rune secret spells won’t hide their talents."

Patriarch Yang stood up and said.

"Master Changyun?"

"A Second-Grade Talisman Master, I want to follow him."

"I have talent in this area, Master Changyun, please give me a chance."

"I understand, let me serve Master Changyun!"

The crowd erupted in excitement.

Master Changyun sat in the pavilion, smiling with his eyes closed.

"Those who believe they have the ability, come stand here and later undergo Master Changyun’s soul power test together."

Patriarch Yang shouted loudly.

The previously excited crowd suddenly quieted down.

Those who were eager at first shrank back, even stepping backwards.

The so-called soul power test is when a Talisman Master uses their soul power to impact your soul. For those with weak souls, at best, they’ll faint on the spot; at worst, they’ll bleed from seven orifices and die. If they luckily survive, they might become imbeciles.

"A bunch of cowards!"

Patriarch Yang couldn’t help but curse upon seeing this scene.

"I spent three years in the Talisman Hall, but was expelled by the teachers due to insufficient soul power. I hope to serve Master Changyun."

A well-dressed man took a deep breath, approached the steps of the pavilion, and bowed to Master Changyun.

Master Changyun didn’t look at him,

still smiling with his eyes closed, not speaking.

The well-dressed man didn’t leave, continuing to stand there.

"I stayed in the Talisman Hall for five years, but couldn’t pass the trials at sixteen and was expelled by the teachers."

"I’ve done odd jobs for a Talisman Master in a market and have some understanding of rune secret spells."

"Master Changyun, I wish to give it a try."

...

Even though the soul power test could cause uncontrollable situations for cultivators with weak souls, the identity of a Cyan Cloud Sect Outer Disciple and being a disciple of Master Changyun was too tempting.

After a moment of silence, more than a dozen people stood out.

Some of them were taking a risk, while others had indeed trained in the Talisman Hall or followed a Talisman Master for a while.

"Anyone else?"

Patriarch Yang asked, looking at the crowd.

Jiang Feng, who was about to squeeze through the crowd to leave Yang Family Mansion and head for Cyan Cloud Sect, thought for a moment, turned back, and walked out from the crowd before Yang Family announced the gathering was complete, coming to the side of the pavilion.

"Fool, another one going to meet his doom."

"Does he think that just surviving will make him a disciple of Master Changyun?"

"Let’s step back, a Talisman Master’s soul power attack isn’t something everyone can withstand."

"I’d really like to see how many become idiots afterwards."

There was much discussion among the crowd.

Seeing Jiang Feng walk over last, everyone thought he was taking a reckless chance, believing he was courting death.

"Master, everyone’s here."

Patriarch Yang, seeing no one else stepping forward, bent over and whispered to Master Changyun.

"Thank you, Patriarch Yang."

Master Changyun opened his eyes, stood up slowly from the recliner.

"Not at all, if needed, I can call the whole city here for you."

Patriarch Yang, full of trepidation.

Master Changyun took a few steps forward, sweeping his gaze over the people below the pavilion.

Patriarch Yang fanned him from behind using a palm-leaf fan.

"You were the last to come out."

Master Changyun’s gaze lingered on Jiang Feng.

As a Second-Grade Talisman Master, his powerful soul power allowed him to see instantly that Jiang Feng was different from the others before him.

"Yes."

Jiang Feng nodded.

"You’d better show some skill; if you disappoint Master Changyun later, I won’t spare you."

Patriarch Yang snorted coldly.

Thinking Master Changyun was displeased with Jiang Feng’s actions.

Master Changyun frowned, Jiang Feng’s unyielding attitude aroused his curiosity even more.

"Relax everyone, don’t resist, I just want to test your soul power, it won’t harm you."

Master Changyun said merrily.

"Please, sir!"

The delicate-looking man who stood out first smiled and awaited Master Changyun’s test eagerly.

"Alright!"

Master Changyun nodded slightly.

"Humph!"

Soon he changed his expression and snorted coldly.

"Ah!"

Those standing below the pavilion screamed collectively.

The well-dressed man who was first to stand out, having stayed in the Talisman Hall for three years, bled from the seven orifices and fainted on the spot. Apart from Jiang Feng, who remained standing, the rest collapsed on the ground.

Some convulsed, others spat blood from their mouths and noses, and some lay stiffly on the ground, breathless.

"What a vicious guy."

Jiang Feng was startled internally.

That cold snort from Master Changyun just now nearly unleashed the full soul power of a Second-Grade Talisman Master, as if an invisible sword slashed across everyone’s minds.

As an alchemist with mastery level, and a Talisman Master who had studied Rune Secret Spell Basics to mastery level, Jiang Feng’s soul power was not weaker than Master Changyun’s.

But that attack just now made Jiang Feng break into a cold sweat.

Under the same soul power, if he were unguarded, the opponent’s soul power suddenly crashing into his mind would have caused damage.

Luckily, the opponent sensed Jiang Feng’s sufficient soul power, intending to retain him for work, and promptly withdrew that attack.

Otherwise, Jiang Feng would have had to resist, resulting in mutual destruction between him and Changyun.

Yet, those deemed average by Master Changyun were dealt with ruthlessly, killing or rendering them fools.

This habit of killing when displeased made Jiang Feng feel extremely dangerous, regretting his decision to participate in the test.

It would have been safer to undergo trials in Cyan Cloud Sect, even if there was danger in the trials.

Initially, he thought by becoming an Outer Disciple of Cyan Cloud Sect and working under a Second-Grade Talisman Master, the people from Mad Blade Martial Arts Hall wouldn’t dare touch him.

He didn’t expect Changyun to be so vicious; working under him, if dissatisfaction arose, various dangers would follow.

Truly jumping from one pitfall into another.

"Three days later, you’ll leave with me."

Master Changyun said with a smile to Jiang Feng.

"Yes."

Jiang Feng bowed.

He couldn’t afford to offend Changyun in public.

This man was also a Foundation Establishment Powerhouse.

At Second-Layer Foundation Establishment strength.

Though his cultivation wasn’t as high, the soul power control of a Second-Grade Talisman Master was certainly above Jiang Feng. Moreover, being a Talisman Master from Cyan Cloud Sect, highly esteemed and powerful, Jiang Feng truly couldn’t afford to provoke him.

"Congratulations, my friend, congratulations, my friend. For the next few days, please stay with us at the Yang Family. If there’s anything you need, just say the word."

Patriarch Yang didn’t expect Jiang Feng to be selected, forgetting everything and currying favor with Jiang Feng.

"It’s better to accept humbly, thank you, Patriarch Yang."

Jiang Feng didn’t refuse.

Because this was a normal response; if he refused and left, he feared Changyun would overthink it. No matter what, standing out was his desire to become Changyun’s disciple.

Now he’s achieved what he wanted, yet if he didn’t stay at Yang’s, the old guy might become suspicious and mobilize Cyan Cloud Sect against him, which would be truly unfair.

Jiang Feng could only take things one step at a time.

He didn’t plan to escape for the time being.

Because escape wasn’t a good option.

Eventually, Cyan Cloud Sect recruited ten servant disciples from Yang Family.

That’s right.

Not the originally mentioned three.

But ten.

The wealthy fat man was conspicuously among them.

He paved his way with spirit stones, winning the favor of that Senior Brother.

After recruiting disciples, Senior Brother eagerly approached Jiang Feng to establish closeness.

"Senior Brother, I’m Bai Yang, I look forward to your guidance in the future, this is a token of goodwill from this junior."

He proactively addressed Jiang Feng as Senior Brother.

Even slipped a bag of spirit stones into Jiang Feng’s pocket.

Evidently, Changyun held a high position in Cyan Cloud Sect, at least too lofty for the eyes of Outer Disciples. Working under Changyun, Jiang Feng’s status and standing were higher than ordinary Outer Disciples.

Training under Changyun, in terms of safety, seemed to be genuinely secured.

Of course, provided displeasing Changyun was avoided.

"Senior Brother Bai, you’re too kind, please don’t call me Senior Brother, just call me Jiang... Liu’er."

Jiang Feng displayed a face of humility.

Being unfamiliar with the place, he needed to seize any help available.