Fairy Eye

"Huh, did you draw this yourself?" Fang Ning was immediately surprised when she saw that in addition to the seal of the Talisman Academy, there was also Han Lin's red seal on the back of the talisman.

"Yes, Senior Sister, I am already a disciple of the Talisman Academy." Han Lin nodded.

"My God, Junior Brother, you're amazing!"

Fang Ning looked Han Lin up and down, her shock evident on her face. She never expected that this "ugly duckling" who had been ridiculed by his companions would become a disciple of the Talisman Academy, and that he would even produce a mid-grade spirit talisman right off the bat.

"Ahem, Senior Sister, please don't look at me like that. It's embarrassing. If there's no problem, please give me your contribution. I'd like to go to the Technique Pavilion to exchange for a few spells," Han Lin said with an awkward smile.

"Hehe, okay, okay, I'll give it to you right away." Fang Ning winked and turned to walk towards the spirit talisman area.

A short while later, he retrieved the 6,400 contribution points card and handed it to Han Lin.

Han Lin received the contribution card but said nothing more, took his leave, and went into the cultivation technique building.

To his relief, it turned out that Zhao Changping was not on duty at the martial arts building today, but another steward.

Upon learning that he had come to exchange for the cultivation technique, they did not make things difficult for him and simply opened the entrance barrier for him.

Han Lin entered the room with ease, and without much selection, he put 1,500 contribution points into a slot on the wall.

Suddenly, a piece of ancient blue jade in the pit next to him lit up with a faint light, and strings of characters rushed towards Han Lin's brow, eventually forming a wood-attribute cultivation technique called "Thorn Technique" in his mind.

Having obtained the cultivation technique, Han Lin didn't linger. He immediately went to the next card slot and continued to insert contribution cards.

Before long, Han Lin spent 6,000 contribution points to successfully exchange for four attribute spells.

These are "Thorn Technique", "Fire Wall Technique", "Earth Dragon Technique" and "Mysterious Frost Technique".

In fact, Han Lin already possessed a water-attribute spell, namely the "Water Prison Technique" that he had obtained from Zhao Ruiling.

However, since this technique involves Zhao Ruiling's death, if it were recognized by others, it would inevitably cause trouble for him. That's why Han Lin exchanged for this "Mysterious Frost Technique" as a substitute.

With this, he had collected all five types of spells.

He still had some contribution points left, but not enough to exchange for a complete spell. After looking around, Han Lin didn't linger and went straight back to the Talisman Academy.

It was already afternoon when I got back to my lodgings.

Han Lin had a simple lunch at the academy's canteen before returning to his room to begin studying magic.

He was already at the sixth level of Qi Refining, so learning low-grade Yellow Rank spells wasn't difficult for him. With the added benefit of twenty times the time, Han Lin mastered the Thorn Technique in just one night.

After a short rest, I began learning the second spell, Fire Wall.

At the same time, a notice stating that "Han Lin will begin the Talisman King certification assessment on April 15th" was posted in the central square of the Talisman Academy.

"My God, a Talisman King certification? This seems to be the first time in the history of our Talisman Academy!"

"Yeah, that's amazing! Who is this Han Lin? I've never heard of him before!"

"Han Lin, I know him! He's the top student in this year's recruitment for the Talisman Academy."

"What? A newcomer this year? Is he a descendant of some talisman-based family?"

"Hmph! It's just a certification exam. Do you know how difficult it is to get certified as a Rune King? Do you really think he's the Rune King?"

"..."

A large crowd gathered in front of the notice board, their exclamations of amazement, envy, or sarcasm rising and falling.

Only one person looked extremely pale.

He was Xu Xian, who had secretly sabotaged Han Lin during the recruitment assessment.

"We absolutely cannot let him pass the certification smoothly! Otherwise, not only will we be unable to explain to Zhao Changping, but if he is truly favored by the Dean in the future, I'm afraid I will not escape his revenge."

A cold killing intent flashed in Xu Xian's eyes, then he turned and left without a word.

late at night.

The residential area for senior disciples.

Zou Xing, who is known as the number one disciple of the Talisman Academy, is still studying late into the night.

Suddenly, a clear, tinkling sound came from outside.

He put down his book in confusion, went out and opened the courtyard gate, only to see a man in black standing outside.

Upon seeing this, Zou Xing immediately became wary: "Who are you?"

"Don't be nervous, Senior Brother Zou, I am Xu Xian," the man dressed in night clothes said in a hoarse voice.

"Xu Xian? What are you doing here dressed like this in the middle of the night?"

"I need to ask my senior brother for something."

"What is it?"

"Superior quality diaphragm."

"A musical notation?"

Zou Xing was taken aback. "Why do you want to buy this?"

"purchase?"

Xu Xian laughed and said, "I'm not buying, I'm asking for it. Please give me one, senior brother."

"What! Are you fucking crazy? Why should I give you a soundproof note? Who do you think you are!" Upon hearing that he was being asked for it for free, Xu Xian immediately started cursing.

Xu Xian smiled and said, "Senior Brother Zou, don't get so agitated. I'm doing this for your own good."

"For my own good?"

"That's right. Senior brother, you don't know yet, do you? That Han Lin is about to participate in the 'King of Talismans' certification. If he passes the certification, I don't need to say what that means for you, senior brother, do I?" Xu Xianlu's exposed eyes revealed a mocking smile.

"What did you say? A certified Rune King?! Are you kidding me? In my Rune Academy, which disciple dares to say they can reliably surpass the limit set by the Academy Master?"

"Senior brother, I'm not kidding you. The notice is posted right in the square. If you don't believe me, go and see for yourself," Xu Xian sneered.

Upon hearing this, Zou Xing frowned deeply, paused for a moment, and then asked, "Is this true?"

Xu Xian calmly replied, "Absolutely true."

"Heh, I really underestimated you..." Zou Xing's eyes flashed with a cold light upon hearing this, his tone icy.

Clearly, this was not said to Xu Xian.

Then he looked at Xu Xian: "But I'm curious, what grudge do you have against him? Why are you telling me all this, and why are you asking me for the soundproofing talisman?"

"Hehe, of course I'm here to share your burdens, senior brother." Xu Xian smiled.

"As my senior brother knows, I have no one to rely on in the Guiyuan Sect, and it is extremely difficult for me to climb up the ranks."

"If you're willing, senior brother, you can give me a soundproof talisman, and I'll remove this obstacle for you."

"In exchange, if you become an elder disciple in the future, just don't forget my good intentions."

He sought out Zou Xing not only for the necessary soundproofing, but also to gain a favor.

As a result, Zou Xing was not happy when he heard this; instead, his face turned cold.

"Sorry, you've got the wrong person! I may not like him, but I wouldn't go so far as to harm a fellow disciple. You can leave now."

"Senior brother, you...!" Xu Xian was taken aback by Zou Xing's attitude and panicked.

Without the soundproofing talisman, he couldn't have killed Han Lin silently.

Moreover, Zou Xing already knows about this matter, so even if I succeed, Zou Xing will still have leverage over me.

"Hmph, get the hell out of here!"

"I don't welcome people with ill intentions here." Zou Xing glared coldly at Xu Xian, then turned and walked into the courtyard.

Just as Xu Xian's face turned grim, Zou Xing unexpectedly saw two talismans fall from his sleeve as he closed the door, landing outside the threshold.