Chapter 855 - 535: The Annoying Talisman Masters of the Taoist Academy! (Double-Length)

Chapter 855: Chapter 535: The Annoying Talisman Masters of the Taoist Academy! (Double-Length)

Watching Song Changming leave, the old dean was lost in thought.

"Someone so valued by Emperor Yun, aren’t you going to keep him for a chat?" Inside the hall, another older gentleman of unknown age walked out and asked.

"Time is long ahead; speaking a few words now won’t reveal much. Besides, whether this young man will play an important role is not determined by others’ opinions but by what he ultimately accomplishes and to what heights he can reach..."

The old dean spoke indifferently, unconcerned.

"Isn’t it enough for him to slay a Demon King at such an age? Perhaps in the future of the Human Race, we might have one more emperor!" The old gentleman walked up beside the old dean, continuing the topic.

The old dean shook his head, his eyes deep, "Even if there’s one more Emperor Yun, what’s the difference? The wheels of history, not even ten Emperor Yuns could turn them!"

Upon hearing this, the old gentleman furrowed his brows, "There’s still time."

"Yes, there’s still time, but the future will eventually arrive." The old dean withdrew his gaze and turned away.

Outside the hall.

"Brother Song, you’re out already?" Li Jinyu came up to him, glanced at the hall door behind Song Changming, saw no sign of the old man, and finally exhaled in relief.

"The old dean said he’s not bothered about the golden pheasant incident." Song Changming noticed Li Jinyu’s hesitant expression and repeated the dean’s words.

Hearing this, Li Jinyu finally relaxed completely.

"Brother Song, you arrived late, such a shame you couldn’t taste that golden pheasant. To say nothing of its extraordinary taste, it greatly benefits your cultivation, otherwise the old man wouldn’t have kept it for so long."

Li Jinyu spoke as if regretting the old dean’s lack of golden pheasants, completely forgetting who was just worried outside the hall.

This is a typical example of enjoying the meal but forgetting the fear.

"Brother Li, next time you come to Yun Province, I’ll take you to the Sea of Spiritual Energy to fish for Spirit Fish to eat. I promise you’ll revel in it and forget about that golden pheasant." Song Changming invited Li Jinyu.

Although he hasn’t tasted the golden pheasant Li Jinyu mentioned, he imagines that the rare Treasure Fish in the Sea of Spiritual Energy would surely satisfy Li Jinyu’s appetite.

At least when Song Changming himself ate the Treasure Fish, he clapped in admiration.

"Alright, I’ve come to terms. Staying on the mountain all the time is indeed boring. Escaping from the world is just subconscious evasion. Such a life is too wasteful..."

Li Jinyu readily agreed this time; having not descended the mountain for decades, meeting Changming, he finally had the idea of coming down.

Of course, that is all for later.

Li Jinyu then led Song Changming to a large courtyard.

Viewed from above, the courtyard resembles a nine-grid layout.

Each grid is a piece of the Talisman Tao Institute, totaling nine connected areas.

In these academies, disciples with Talisman Tao talent gather here to study day after day, honing their skills in Talisman Tao.

"Here it is. If you want to know more, just ask the uncles and ancestors inside." Li Jinyu pointed to the main gate of the research institute and turned his head to say.

On the gate, there is a black and white pattern of intertwining Yin and Yang.

Watching this pattern long enough makes it seem like it starts rotating on its own.

Standing nearby, Su Qingqing got a little dazed watching it.

Song Changming saw this, patted her shoulder, and Su Qingqing snapped out of her daze.

"Don’t stare at it for too long; it’s just the quirky antics of the people from the Talisman Institute, who like to play jokes with runes when they’re idle," Li Jinyu promptly reminded.

"But there’s no sign of rune fluctuation?" Su Qingqing said confusedly. Though she wasn’t proficient in runes, she watched Song Changming research Talisman Tao at home day and night, gaining some knowledge.

"It’s all hidden in the Yin Yang pattern. It’s quite a neat little trick." Song Changming noticed the clue and explained.

"It’s just a deliberately hidden trap. If you stare at it for long, it can trigger some unspeakable embarrassing illusions, all based on subconscious inspiration," Li Jinyu said with a wry smile.

"I guess this is the work of Third Uncle San Sheng, he loves to trick people."

"This..." Song Changming started feeling this hidden masters of the Celestial Tao Academy might not be quite what he imagined.

"Can’t blame them, it’s just the mountain life being too dull and uneventful, so fun is sought among those close by..." Li Jinyu shook his head in resignation.

In this, he knows deeply.

Living too long on the mountain, his laid-back attitude gradually became complacent and he grew more Buddhist in nature, losing enthusiasm for many things.

To change this, one needs to stir themselves or, like the disciples of the Talisman Institute, stir others.

"Because of this, the people of the Talisman Institute are actually quite annoying in our place," Li Jinyu said, shrugging.

Using runes for making trouble is unique to the people of the Talisman Institute.

"Hey, if it isn’t Brother Jinyu, when did you have time to visit us?" A disciple of the Talisman Institute happened to push the door open and was surprised to see Li Jinyu.

"Turns out it’s Liu Yun. I’m here by order of the Sect Leader to escort guests for a tour of the institute." Li Jinyu recognized him and explained.

"Tour?" Liu Yun scratched his head, first time hearing such a thing.

Though the Talisman Institute is annoying, it’s a sacred place of the Tao Academy, and outsiders can’t be allowed in so casually.