While Ji Xuyuan was looking for information, the forum post about talismans had exploded with discussion.
By the time he returned, the comments had already reached over a thousand replies. He didn't bother reading what everyone was saying, simply uploading pictures of the ancient texts.
#1356. It really is a talisman. I just checked some resources and found this. I always thought it was all a sham, but after seeing the effects of the student using it, my worldview has completely collapsed! I can say this talisman is even more miraculous than what's recorded in ancient texts, not inferior to modern weaponry!
Ji Xuyuan was unaware that in the hour he was gone, his post had caused the forum to split into two opposing factions. At that point, he had already declared it to be talismans, and everyone began searching for what talismans were.
Talismans were difficult to find information about in this era, but with so many people looking for resources, some scattered information could be found.
Many claimed it was something concocted by those who practiced metaphysics to deceive people, but others countered that the test videos could not be faked.
However, most people insisted that the student was using a new type of weapon, and it was nothing like a talisman. Talismans were just pieces of paper; how could they possibly have such an effect?
Of course, when Ji Xuyuan released the ancient text information he found onto the forum, the opposing viewpoints were shattered.
Because of this post, more people flocked to watch the live broadcast of the Imperial Military Academy's freshman test. However, since Ju Yiqiu was not a particularly prominent figure, the cameras didn't stay on her team for long.
Those who came from the forum were unaware of this and were clamoring in the comment section.
Just Love the Excitement: Why aren't they showing that little girl throwing talismans? I came to see her!
Hahahaha: Where is the student who used the talismans? Why aren't they showing her footage? wap.kanshuwu.net
Ah Qi: Why are they only showing these people? Can they switch to others? These people are so weak.
Xie You's Fiancée: Where did this group of unreasonable people come from? The director knows how to broadcast, and they don't need you to dictate, okay? These people are already the most outstanding among the freshmen, I truly don't understand what you're saying.
Classmate Ah Cui: Are they talking about that girl from the logistics department? The one with many new weapons in her hand. So, that weapon is called a talisman?
The staff managing the live broadcast noticed the audience's feedback: "Keep a close eye on that logistics department girl's team. If she uses that new weapon again, broadcast their footage."
"Understood."
And so, the broadcast team constantly monitored all the cameras, ready to show footage from wherever there was activity or something of interest.
This was one of the reasons why the freshman test broadcast, for the first time, didn't solely focus on a few top students. Another reason was the inflated reputation of some top students. Someone as famous as Chen Xuan, for instance, was actually quite inept.
The audience didn't get to see the girl they were looking for, but they did see others using talismans.
It was the people who were relatively close to Meng Huai. Meng Huai had even given out several talismans. When facing danger, these people would throw them out without caring if they were effective. But after several experiments, they realized how good these things were.
The director noticed this situation and knew the audience wanted to see this weapon. Whenever it appeared, they would broadcast it, causing the talismans to appear frequently.
Classmate Ah Cui: Is this what talismans are? Why are so many people using them? Whose masterpiece is this, a mecha designer's? I want to buy one too!
Meng
As soon as Boss Chai heard this, he perked up and said, "That's right, new stock, let's get some?"
"Sure! Let's start with fifty."
"Alright."
Boss Chai packed the papers. The broadcast was showing footage of a talisman being thrown by a student.
The customer, upon seeing the paper, joked, "This thing looks quite like paper. What kind of weapon is made to look so much like paper? Is it a mecha designer's quirky taste?"
After a closer look, the person continued, "Don't say it, it really looks like this paper!"
Boss Chai chuckled, "Yes, yes, yes."
After the customer left, Boss Chai went back to examine the talisman, pausing and replaying it over and over. He confirmed that this thing was indeed what Meng Huai had given him.
"What did that young girl say at the time?"
Boss Chai couldn't recall, and he also couldn't remember: "Where did I put that thing? That young girl gave it to me, it's the same thing as on the broadcast!"
The shop was turned upside down, and after finding the item, his memory returned: "That's right, she said it could bring peace of mind!"
Boss Chai excitedly and carefully placed the item into his pocket.