Deacon Yang was on edge... After all, he had some understanding of the Hu Family's reputation.
But even though Deacon Yang was somewhat prepared, when he heard Hu Buqi boast about his son's unparalleled talent, claiming that over the years he was the number one in talisman talent in the Hu Family, and that his son's assessment score was six, and if he didn't join the Grand Sky Sect it would be the sect's loss, Deacon Yang was left dumbfounded.
Is this even humanly possible to say?
If it were anyone else today... Deacon Yang would probably have told them to get lost.
Our Grand Sky Sect used to require a score of eight for disciples to qualify for the second round of assessments, and now it's nine.
What does a score of six even mean?
Just as Deacon Yang was pondering how to smooth things over for Hu Buqi, Chu Xinghe spoke up.
"The Hu Family Head is right, such a person with unparalleled talent is exactly what our Grand Sky Sect needs... Missing out on him would indeed be our loss!"
Deacon Yang: "???"
Deacon Yang just wanted to know, Xinghe, how can you say such a blatant lie so calmly?Without giving Deacon Yang any chance to speak, Hu Buqi immediately called over his son, who was as plump as a pig.
"Come... Wenhai, show your talisman skills to your Senior Brother Xinghe!"
It's like when parents used to make you perform in front of relatives during the New Year when you were a kid.
Any normal kid would feel a bit embarrassed, right?
But look at Hu Wenhai, he walked up excitedly and immediately started demonstrating what talisman-making was all about to Chu Xinghe.
Hu Wenhai held the materials for making talismans and a pile of spirit stones and began crafting.
Chu Xinghe didn't really understand talismans, but understanding wasn't the main issue; the key was that Hu Wenhai's speed in making talismans was incredibly fast.
It's hard to imagine that someone who looks like a pig's head could have such nimble hands.
Chu Xinghe was a bit bewildered. Could Hu Wenhai really be some kind of talisman genius? If he is a genius... then I can't take him...
In almost an instant, Hu Wenhai had completed a talisman, and then he introduced the talisman to everyone.
"Senior Brother Xinghe, please look... The talisman in my hand is a Thunder Talisman, capable of summoning the power of thunder! Heaven and earth boundless, the universe borrows the law! Thunder appears!"
As Hu Wenhai spoke, he released the talisman, and the next moment...
The talisman fell to the ground with a thud... and then... nothing happened...
Chu Xinghe: "???"
Deacon Yang: "???"
Even Ma Liang, who had just arrived, was full of question marks...
But just as everyone was filled with question marks, Hu Buqi spoke up, "Hahaha... Wenhai did well, although the talisman-making failed this time, your speed has improved a lot compared to before. Don't get arrogant and complacent, keep it up!"
"Thank you for the praise, Father. Wenhai will not be arrogant or complacent!"
Everyone present: "???"
Chu Xinghe was dumbfounded... Damn it, even though I don't understand talismans, I've seen them before...
Isn't the strength of a talisman supposed to be based on successful creation?
What does it mean that if I'm not embarrassed, then the embarrassment is someone else's problem?
At that moment, Chu Xinghe truly understood.
Deacon Yang was speechless watching all this... He didn't even know how to explain it to Xinghe...
Hu Buqi, oh Hu Buqi, do you even have any shame left? Just now you said you wanted to send your son to the Grand Sky Sect, and Xinghe agreed, didn't he?
Even though your son scored six, Xinghe didn't say anything, couldn't you just be satisfied with that?
You suddenly let Hu Wenhai perform, and I thought your son had some special talent, but this is what you came up with?
And what about arrogance and complacency... Your son failed to create the talisman... How can you be arrogant about a failure?
Deacon Yang thought that if Xinghe rejected Hu Buqi, it would be perfectly reasonable.
But just as Deacon Yang was contemplating how to console the Hu Family if Xinghe rejected them, Chu Xinghe spoke up, "Indeed a talisman genius... Junior Brother Wenhai, your speed in making talismans is the fastest I've ever seen! Such talent truly deserves the word unparalleled!"
"You are the extraordinary talent our Grand Sky Sect has been searching for, your father was right, missing you would be our sect's loss!"
Chu Xinghe was almost in tears.
Even though I don't understand talismans, just tell me if he makes them fast or not!
What? You said he failed?
So what if he failed? Just tell me if he's fast!
And don't underestimate this small talisman, it may seem insignificant, but just now Chu Xinghe saw clearly, Hu Wenhai spent several spirit stones on this failed talisman.
This isn't a talisman-making genius, this is a little prodigy in wasting resources...
If this guy joins the Grand Sky Sect, just based on his resource consumption, only Ouyang Ming in his peak could rival him.
What? What if he becomes the second Ouyang Ming?
Am I, Chu Xinghe, afraid of that?
Is there a day when I'm not getting backstabbed... Am I afraid of being backstabbed a couple more times?
In life, you can't stop living just because you're going to die eventually, right?
You can't stop pursuing your dreams just because you might fail, right?
You can't give up letting Hu Wenhai consume sect resources now just because he might backstab Senior Brother Xinghe in the future, right?
Look at Hu Wenhai, though he looks foolish with his chubby face and ears.
But there's nothing wrong with the talisman he made... It failed, but it was fast!
The key is, look at how confident he is.
In this situation, Chu Xinghe thought if it were him who failed, he would probably want to find a hole to crawl into.
But look at Hu Wenhai, he wasn't discouraged at all by the embarrassment.
When he said he wouldn't be arrogant or complacent, it wasn't just polite talk, he truly meant it.
So this loser, our Grand Sky Sect must have him!
Chu Xinghe immediately decided that such a talisman genius must join our Grand Sky Sect, and he would be exempt from the first round... As for the second round, the Hu Family could rest assured, no matter who goes for the second round assessment this year, Chu Xinghe would ensure Hu Wenhai joins our Grand Sky Sect!
Hu Buqi was trembling with excitement, and Hu Wenhai was calling Senior Brother Xinghe with teary eyes.
Hu Buqi looked at Chu Xinghe and sighed in admiration.
As expected of the legendary Chu Xinghe, over the years, Hu Buqi had taken his son to various major forces seeking apprenticeship, especially the Gongsun Family.
The Gongsun Family is one of the three great families in the world today, known for their talismans, but few know that the Hu Family played a significant role in their achievements.
Back when the Gongsun Family had not yet risen, they frequently visited the Hu Family for learning, and while the Hu Family didn't teach them everything, they gave plenty of guidance.
Now that our Hu Family has declined, we wanted to send our son to the Gongsun Family to learn, but they wouldn't even give us a chance!
Hu Buqi ultimately chose the Grand Sky Sect, even though the sect isn't known for talismans, but Chu Xinghe is famous.
Look at the Grand Sky Sect in recent years... the Ouyang Family... Feng Yuzheng... Wang Tieniu... Muyue Nation...
Chu Xinghe has been creating legends time and again, whether it's refining, the Divine Engraving Technique, or stone pointing, is the Grand Sky Sect known for these?
But the most terrifying thing about Chu Xinghe is that he can easily defeat you in your area of expertise.
The Huang Family among the three great families has already split... It's said that the Jin Family is now vying for the title of the three great families.
The Shi Family was crushed by Wang Tieniu.
The Gongsun Family's refusal of my son Hu Wenhai is their own shortsightedness.
Now that my son has joined the Grand Sky Sect and is valued by Chu Xinghe, the so-called nemesis of the great families, my son's rise is not far off!
Deacon Yang was dumbfounded watching from the side.
Xinghe... isn't this a bit too outrageous? This Hu Wenhai really doesn't look very smart.
Compared to Deacon Yang's bewilderment, Ma Liang was very serious.
Although this fat pig looks foolish, look at Senior Brother Xinghe's ecstatic expression... it seems full of deeper meaning.
So this person must have some unknown abilities.
Otherwise, Senior Brother Xinghe wouldn't be this excited.
Back in Grand Sky City, after reading the information on the three, Ma Liang remembered Senior Brother Xinghe's expression... it was one of disappointment...
And such an excited expression, Ma Liang had only seen it when Senior Brother Xinghe looked at the disciples from Muyue Nation.
Back then, everyone said Senior Brother Xinghe had misjudged.
But does Muyue Nation's performance need any further explanation?
Today, even though this fat guy seems to have no abilities, if he can make Senior Brother Xinghe this excited, this fat guy is definitely extraordinary, Ma Liang even thought his future position as Great Elder might be threatened by this fat guy.
After sending off the jubilant Hu Family, Chu Xinghe then met with people from various families, and when faced with their requests to send disciples to the Grand Sky Sect, Chu Xinghe agreed immediately!
What?
Your family disciple scored a maximum of six?
What's wrong with six? Six is already excellent... it's a passing score...
Such extraordinary talent must join our Grand Sky Sect!
What? Your family disciple scored nine?
Nine, why don't you just take the normal exam? Why are you telling me this...
Oh? Your nine is fake?
Tsk tsk... Such ability to fake even fooled our Grand Sky Sect, truly extraordinary talent, welcome to our Grand Sky Sect!
And so, in Deacon Yang's nearly confused state, Chu Xinghe agreed to let countless families' disciples pass the first round of assessments.
Deacon Yang was almost in tears... Xinghe... isn't this a bit too outrageous?
Among those people, there are many I wouldn't dare to accept...