HCB Chapter 128 This is unbearable! Slap them across the face!
Chapter 128 This is unbearable! Slap them across the face!
Tu Miaoling only came to her senses when Shen Yun entered the spatial necklace.
In the blink of an eye, she's already able to inscribe a fourth-tier, low-grade Fire Rain Talisman?!
Anyone who can create fourth-tier talismans is a fourth-tier talisman master.
Among the newly recruited students of Tianfu Academy, this is considered top-tier talent!
[Ding! Tu Miaoling's amazing skills have impressed the player, increasing her favorability by 10! Current favorability: 78 points]
'Money makes gaining favor so efficient!' Shen Yun, secretly pleased with himself, pressed the voice button and murmured calmly.
'Just a petty trick.'
Having said that, he took out the complete guide to eighth-tier talisman crafting from his account and held it up in front of Tu Miaoling:
"With this manual, you won't need to go to the academy's library anymore, saving you from being harassed."
'A complete collection of eighth-order talisman crafting?!' Tu Miaoling's eyes lit up, and she quickly took it and opened it to take a look.
The book contained methods for crafting talismans ranging from first to eighth grade high-quality, which she treasured.
'Thank you so much, senior!'
This talisman-making technique is a closely guarded secret of the talisman-making sects, and even in institutions like academies, it's not something that just any disciple can observe.
With diligent study and instruction from the academy's tutors, she believed that with her intelligence, she would surely achieve great success in the art of talisman making!
After carefully putting away the complete guide to talisman making, Tu Miaoling quickly bowed to the void:
"Since you've helped me so much, is there anything I can do for you?"
'Only 82 points of favorability...' Shen Yun glanced at the increased favorability but wasn't in a hurry.
'I only think of how difficult your spiritual practice has been.'
It's not too late to give feedback items after reaching 100 points of favorability. Anyway, having money in my pocket means I'm not worried.
"Thank you so much for your kindness, senior!" Tu Miaoling bowed deeply.
Indeed, she is just a minor cultivator now, and such a highly accomplished senior doesn't need her to do anything.
After composing herself, Tu Miaoling took the talisman and left the cave.
"You only gave me three talismans to inscribe a fourth-tier one? That academy deacon was clearly targeting me! Let me show you this low-grade fourth-tier Fire Rain Talisman and see what you can do about it!"
These new students were initially taught by the academy's stewards, who were essentially teaching assistants.
Only those who excel among them can formally enroll in the academy and receive instruction from professional talisman masters.
Once she takes out this talisman, she will be able to get rid of this prejudiced deacon.
"Look, it's that newly admitted wheelchair girl." On the way down the mountain, many people were talking about Tu Miaoling.
"To become a disciple of the Heavenly Talisman Academy with a congenital disability, one's talent is truly remarkable!"
"Unfortunately, my lower body energy is insufficient, so I cannot use the terrain to inscribe runes. At most, I can only reach the sixth-level rune master."
"Sixth rank? We'd be lucky to even become a formal disciple!" one disciple said calmly.
"I heard that Steward Wang made her inscribe fourth-order talismans, which is obviously because he doesn't want her to enter the academy. It would be too embarrassing for someone like her to enter the academy."
The prestigious Tianfu Academy naturally possesses precious artifacts that can cure such congenital ailments. However, a newly initiated disciple is hardly qualified to obtain such a treasure.
However, the academy had established rules for recruiting students, making it difficult to refuse in public. As a teaching assistant for the new students, Wang Kun could only resort to minor tricks to discourage them.
This way, the reputation of the academy will not be damaged, and the demeanor of the academy's disciples will be maintained.
Tu Miaoling ignored these words. There are all kinds of birds in a big forest. As long as she can gain the recognition of the academy elders through her own strength, that's enough.
What do other people's opinions have to do with her?
When she arrived at the mountain peak where Deacon Wang Kun was located, there were already many registered disciples waiting in line with talismans in their hands.
Upon seeing Tu Miaoling take out a fourth-tier Fire Rain Talisman, everyone's expressions turned strange:
'Good heavens, a third-tier talisman master can make a fourth-tier talisman? They really think we're idiots!'
'She'll stop at nothing to get into the academy! This is going to be interesting…'
really!
Wang Kun, who was behind the previous planner, also witnessed this scene, frowned, and stood up to stand in front of Tu Miaoling:
Do you know the consequences of cheating?!
"Disciple understands." Tu Miaoling nodded slightly, and before the old man could speak, a blank talisman appeared in the air with a wave of her hand.
When she took out her talisman brush to inscribe it, everyone was shocked to realize:
"Holy crap! She must have broken through!!"
"So he's become a fourth-tier talisman master?!"
Tu Miaoling's confidence in drawing talismans in person suggests she couldn't possibly have cheated!
However, before she could even put pen to paper, Wang Kun's voice transmission rang in her mind:
"To be honest, my academy doesn't lack a single disciple, even if you reach the sixth-tier talisman master level."
Tu Miaoling frowned slightly, and her hand stopped moving.
"Let's be frank. If you fail to draw the talisman, I'll give you some resources. Go down the mountain." Wang Kun was too lazy to pretend anymore.
Tu Miaoling could only reach the sixth-level talisman master at most in her life, but if a disabled person stayed here, outsiders would definitely look at the academy with strange eyes.
Aren't you going to treat this disciple?
It can be cured, but a newly initiated disciple isn't qualified for the sect to use its most valuable treasures. Otherwise, who would come to the academy in the future? Would they really treat it like a charity?
Not to mention that Tu Miaoling did not show any exceptional talent; her performance in the entrance examination was only average.
Her staying here would only waste the academy's resources. This was what the elder told him.
'It seems the academy elders share this intention... This place is nothing special!' Tu Miaoling looked up at Wang Kun:
"I'm here because my talisman-drawing skills are still lacking, and I'd like the steward to give me some pointers. This Fire Rain Talisman is not finished; it's just a shell."
Perhaps not all elders are the same, but what can a mere cultivator like her say? Since she can't be accommodated here, she can simply leave; it's no big deal.
'You scared me!' The disciples watching breathed a sigh of relief.
I thought she had actually finished drawing it.
If they were outdone by a disabled disciple, they would be truly ashamed.
After Tu Miaoling finished speaking, she began to draw, but the talisman paper caught fire halfway through the drawing.
"Not bad," Wang Kun said with a smile, stroking his beard.
"I know you have considerable talent, which is why I wanted to test you with fourth-tier talisman paper. Although your technique is skillful, it lacks the subtlety in your strokes..."
After showering Tu Miaoling with praise and explaining the techniques for character portrayal, Wang Kun handed her a storage bag, his tone enigmatic:
"There are quite a few fourth-tier talismans inside. Take them back and carefully inscribe them. I have high hopes for you!"
"Thank you, Steward." Tu Miaoling didn't even bother to look at his fake smile. She accepted the gift, bowed, and turned to leave.
'That old man is making a big deal out of nothing!' Shen Yun was furious.
How could everyone in the University Palace be an idiot? It's obvious that this old man listened to the advice of one of the elders above.
Given Tu Miaoling's predicament, it was only natural for her to back down.
Shen Yun offered words of comfort: "If this place won't keep you, there will be other places that will. Young friend, you will surely find a suitable place to stay."
"I'm sorry to have made you laugh, senior." Tu Miaoling smiled helplessly, then her eyes flickered:
"Senior, I humbly request to learn talisman-making from you! I know my aptitude is shallow and I am unlikely to meet your standards. I only ask that when I encounter any difficulties in my talisman-making studies, I hope you will spare some time to teach me."
You might encounter similar situations elsewhere, so it's better to seek help from this experienced senior!
Seeing her expectant look, Shen Yun nodded slightly.
'Seeing your sincerity...'
Before he could finish speaking, a series of notifications popped up in front of his eyes:
[Ding! Character Tu Miaoling has been subjected to this harassment; the player must be furious!]
[After spending 648 to temporarily boost Tu Miaoling's cultivation, he slapped Old Deng Wang Kun to the ground and then fled.]
[Spend 4399 and slap all those noisy people across the face! This is unbearable! (Bonus: Disappear instantly after hitting them, far away from the Heavenly Talisman Academy territory)]
"Good heavens! This monetization strategy is totally spot on!!" Shen Yun tapped twice and continued:
"However, these people really annoy me! If you dare slap them, I'll agree to teach you."
As soon as she finished speaking, Tu Miaoling felt her strength surge dramatically!
Clearly, this was a powerful technique used by a senior to temporarily enhance her cultivation.
'Testing my courage, huh...? Seriously, you really can't stand being taken advantage of~...' Tu Miaoling, her pink lips slightly upturned, revealed a sickly smile.
Since someone's protecting her, she might as well go crazy for herself!