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Chapter 46 Crushing Victory! [Please Read On]

Wu Yan, who had just stepped out, turned around and happened to see Ji Yuanfu at that very moment.

Young Master Wu subconsciously stopped in his tracks... He actually possessed this strength?

He was able to master the Heavenly Light Talisman on his first try, even though it was so unfamiliar. Could it be that he had studied this talisman extensively beforehand?

When Wu Yan saw Ji Yuan draw the Heavenly Light Talisman, his first reaction was that Ji Yuan had already drawn this talisman long ago.

And not just a beginner, but at least an expert.

But Wu Wenbin didn't think so. He had just watched Ji Yuan learn the basics... and even copied it on the spot, which meant that he definitely hadn't drawn this Heavenly Light Talisman before.

I only memorized the runes of the Heavenly Light Talisman.

So even if this wasn't his first time drawing the Heavenly Light Talisman, it wouldn't be too different.

Hong Xiuwen, the on-duty cultivator of the Water Dragon Sect, shared the same idea.

His ability to serve as an examiner in the talisman area during the Water Dragon Sect's selection process indicates that he is a member of the Talisman Hall within the Water Dragon Sect's Four Treasures Hall.

Still one of the best among them.

In terms of talisman drawing, he is a first-class high-grade talisman master.

Wu Wenbin could see that Ji Yuan went from being a novice to becoming proficient, and Hong Xiuwen could naturally see it too... He succeeded on his first try, but it was hard to tell whether it was just a lucky break or if he really had some talent.

Hong Xiuwen, who had been bored, also became somewhat interested.

If even they were so surprised, the onlookers, the cultivators, must have been even more astonished.

They originally thought that it was already a rare thing to see Mei Chen join them, but they never expected that there would be experts among this batch of cultivators taking the exam.

"Another success! Could it be that he can join the Water Dragon Sect too?"

"Difficult, difficult, difficult. Didn't you see that Young Master Wu succeeded on his first try, but... well... in short, drawing talismans isn't as simple as you think."

"Exactly, and it seems like it's his first time drawing this Heavenly Light Talisman. It's not that easy."

"..."

The person who drew the talisman was equally surprised.

He never expected that his luck would be so good this time. In the past, if he were to draw a new talisman at home in the talisman room, he would have to fail a dozen or twenty times before he could get the hang of it.

Even in the Enlightenment Room, it takes at least ten attempts to succeed.

So, the fact that we were able to succeed here today is just pure luck... Even Ji Yuan himself has to admit that.

He glanced at the Heavenly Light Talisman in his hand, put it aside, and then looked up to find that everyone outside was looking at him.

Curiosity, surprise, envy, jealousy... all sorts of expressions were present, but Wu Yan still had that mocking look in his eyes.

Ji Yuan ignored him and simply picked up another talisman.

With the experience from the previous time, and after learning the Zetian Light Talisman, you will automatically gain the auxiliary effect of the [Talisman Room], increasing the success rate by 20%.

So this time it made even more sense.

With the infusion of Ji Yuan's spiritual power, the second Heavenly Light Talisman was successfully cast again.

The success was so smooth that even Ji Yuan could hardly believe it.

Those watching from outside were equally astonished, and even Wu Wenbin found it hard to believe.

The first success could be described as a blind cat stumbling upon a dead mouse, but to succeed twice in a row... does that mean a blind cat can stumble upon two dead mice at the same time?

If you want to be stubborn, you can say that; maybe you can fool others.

But you can't fool yourself.

Wu Wenbin had to admit that Ji Yuan's talent in talisman-making was probably extremely high; otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to achieve this.

"father……"

Wu Yan's eyes flickered, and his face was flushed and pale.

He originally thought Ji Yuan was nothing special, but now it seems... he himself is probably the one who is nothing special.

Wu Wenbin glanced at him coldly, but a warm smile remained on his face. "It seems the feng shui of Zengtou City is indeed quite good. We're about to produce another cultivator from the Water Dragon Sect."

His face always showed a happy expression for Ji Yuan.

"Indeed impressive, this time they even produced a Heavenly Spiritual Root."

Hong Xiuwen, the cultivator on duty at the Water Dragon Sect, also smiled and struck up a conversation, but his eyes remained fixed on Ji Yuan... With such high talent in talisman making, we must bring him to the Four Treasures Hall.

His spiritual root is a bit lacking. Should we talk to our master in advance and see if he can take him as a disciple?

Hong Xiuwen was already thinking about what would happen after the person in front of him joined the Water Dragon Sect.

Ji Yuan was a little stumped. He had succeeded with the first two, but he was sure he could succeed with one of the remaining eight, even if he drew them with his eyes closed.

If I succeed with another one, I'll have to join the Water Dragon Sect.

This doesn't work.

Breaking through cultivation levels inside now would probably be slower than staying outside.

Ji Yuan looked at the remaining talisman paper in his hand. He wanted to say that he was giving up, but that would seem too fake.

But if you try to draw your own talisman, and fail 8 times in a row... well, that's a bit far-fetched, isn't it?

But at least they put on an act; if they had just said they were giving up, that would have meant they weren't even going to act anymore.

Ji Yuan first deactivated the [Talisman Room]'s effect, then picked up the talisman brush again...

The third attempt failed.

The fourth attempt failed.

……

Watching the tenth talisman spontaneously combust in his hand, Ji Yuan wore an extremely regretful expression. He walked out of the cubicle dejectedly, returned to Hong Xiuwen, and handed over his wooden plaque.

The latter was somewhat surprised upon seeing this, but not much.

Within this Yunyu Marsh, there are quite a few people who are qualified to join the Water Dragon Sect, but have been delaying their decision. Wu Wenbin is one of them.

Although Hong Xiuwen did not know what Ji Yuanlai was doing in Zengtou City, he could tell that he was faking it.

"Fellow Daoist, it's a bit of a pity," Hong Xiuwen said, unable to suppress a smile.

Ji Yuan also sighed, "What a pity."

"Alright, you're not that old, you can come back in three years, it'll be the same."

As he spoke, Hong Xiuwen reached behind his back and took out a communication talisman from his waist, tossing it to Ji Yuan.

"I may not come to Zengtou City next time, but no matter where I am, I will send you a message, and you are welcome to come and find me."

As for Ji Yuan deliberately letting things slide and not joining the Water Dragon Sect for the time being, Hong Xiuwen didn't care much.

Yunyuze is full of people like this. Some want to wait until their cultivation level is higher before joining, while others simply don't want to follow the path of cultivating immortality.

After all, once you join the Water Dragon Sect through talismans, you have to do your best to draw talismans.

The freedom gained is nowhere near as great as the freedom gained through merit.

"this……"

Ji Yuan was somewhat surprised; he hadn't expected that he would be valued for participating in an assessment.

But no matter what, it's good to be valued.

He put away the precious communication talisman, cupped his hands, and said, "Thank you, senior!"

"Why call me 'senior'? Just call me 'Senior Brother Hong' instead of 'Hong Xiuwen'."

"Greetings, Senior Brother Hong."

Ji Yuan readily accepted good advice.

Hong Xiuwen smiled and nodded slightly, then turned to look at Wu Wenbin and said meaningfully, "Fellow Daoist Wu, my junior brother is staying in Zengtou City, so I'll have to trouble you to take good care of him."

"Definitely, definitely."

Wu Wenbin's smile widened.

"Alright, who else wants to take the test? Hurry up, what are you waiting for!"

When he turned to face others, Hong Xiuwen didn't give them the same friendly look.

Wu Wenbin also looked at Ji Yuan and said with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Ji, we should visit each other more often in the future. Please come and visit my Wu family when you have time."

"I'll definitely do it next time!"

Ji Yuan smiled, cupped his hands in greeting, nodded to the surrounding cultivators, and then turned and walked into the crowd.

After leaving the talisman area, he went to the adjacent alchemy area. He couldn't see the assessment progress there, nor did he see Wen Lin's family, so he returned to where he started.

Just as he returned, he suddenly heard the sound of a gong coming from the direction of Yun Yuze.

The sound was distant and expansive, seemingly spreading throughout the entire Yunyu Marshland.

Ji Yuan turned his head and saw several streaks of light streak across the sky and finally land on the open ground of Zengtou City.

Five people had set off for the selection process, but only three have returned.

The middle-aged man, Han Feiyu, whose face was slightly pale, and Dong Qian, who wore a dark blue robe and exuded a mature charm... neither of them seemed to be injured.

In addition to bleeding from all seven orifices, Qin Long was swaying unsteadily even while standing.

The other two never returned.

"Han Feiyu and Dong Qian have successfully joined the Water Dragon Sect."

After the young cultivator finished speaking, cheers immediately erupted from the surrounding crowd.

Han Feiyu and Dong Qian quickly bowed to the crowd to express their gratitude. Ji Yuan also rarely saw someone in the late stage of Qi Refining and someone in the early stage of Qi Refining thanking him.

But it will only happen once. The next time we meet, they will be high and mighty disciples of the immortal sect.

As for Qin Long, who was badly injured, he forcibly piloted the flying boat and left the place.

Ji Yuan waited there for a while longer. As the various assessments ended, the disciples of the Water Dragon Sect left.

After the excitement subsided, the crowd gradually dispersed.

Ji Yuan waited all day but did not see Lu Wan, so he assumed that she had gone to another market.

But just as he was about to leave, he saw a familiar figure in the crowd.

Everyone had already dispersed and left the open space, but she had just come over from outside. Not only that, she seemed to have suffered a serious injury, with bruises all over her mouth and a limp when she walked.

Ji Yuan saw her, and she saw Ji Yuan.

Seeing this, Ji Yuan naturally thought of going over to ask, but Lu Wan shook her head in the crowd.

She looked somewhat miserable, yet also resolute.

Ji Yuan immediately guessed what was going on.

But so what?

Ji Yuan remained calm and continued walking as usual. When he arrived at Lu Wan's side, he paused briefly, handed her something, and then left.

The two did not exchange a single word from beginning to end.

It was only after Ji Yuan left that Lu Wan picked up the thing in her hand and took a look.

It was a piece of blood essence, weighing about half an ounce.

The next chapter will be in ten minutes.

(End of this chapter)