116 Chapter 116
After signing the contract, Xu Hengzi acted extremely quickly and sent the disheartened Qiao Shuda to Zixiao the next day.
Zixiao looked up at the man standing in front of her. He was wearing a very simple but slim sect uniform that outlined a somewhat thin figure. Under his narrow eyebrows were a pair of calm eyes, his light-colored thin lips were tightly pursed, and his nose was handsome and straight. Unlike Xuan Mo's handsome and sharp appearance, his overall temperament was more gentle.
And I don’t know if it’s because he’s been in seclusion for too long or because his soul is withered, but this person still exudes a kind of indifferent aura of being at peace with the world. This might be what the young master once said about Buddhism.
"Lilac, what do you think?" Zixiao turned around and asked the screenwriter for his opinion.
Dingxiang understood what he meant. She stood up and walked around Qiao Shuda several times. Then she came back and gave Zixiao a thumbs up: "It fits! It fits perfectly!"
"That's great! It really came without any effort!" Zi Xiao was so happy that he stood up. "Zi Qiu went back to seclusion a few days ago to prepare for the Golden Core Thunder Tribulation, and Ji Chuanbai also went back with him to protect the Dharma. I was just worried about not being able to find a suitable actor, and now I have found one!"
"Yes! Master, what a coincidence!" Ding Xiang also relaxed her brows, looking as if she had let go of a heavy burden. "Besides, this guy is just as good-looking as Ji Chuanbai. I don't think there's anyone more suitable than him!"
Qiao Shuda, who had been dragged here by the sect elders, was still confused as to what was going on. "These two female cultivators... I've been away from worldly affairs for a long time. Whatever job you're talking about, I'm afraid I won't be able to handle it anytime soon..."
"It's okay, it's okay. This job doesn't require you to fight or cast spells. Even a mortal can do it. It's very easy." Zi Xiao smiled and walked over to pat Qiao Shuda's shoulder gently. "As long as you have a pretty face, you can make countless money at that station!"
Qiao Shuda: ...
Is your job serious?
Seeing that he was about to be taken away by a group of female cultivators, Qiao Shuda could only turn around and look at Xu Hengzi with a pleading look: "Elder, I..."
Who knew that Elder Xu Hengzi would just walk over and pat him on the shoulder: "Be content with your current situation! At least you can still make a living by relying on your looks. Unlike me back then, I could only do the kind of job that got me criticized by thousands of people. Now, people even spit at me when I go out!"
Qiao Shuda: ...
The more I listen to this job, the worse it sounds. Could it be that I was sold to Nanfeng Pavilion by the sect because I was in a bad state for too long?
"Help! I don't want it! I don't want to make a living by relying on my looks!" Qiao Shuda screamed and struggled desperately, but the female cultivators of the Hehuan Sect across from him were too numerous and powerful, so he was eventually dragged to the dressing room at the back. Before the door closed, he clung to the doorframe and begged desperately, "I was wrong! Give me a chance! I will practice hard!"
Then a female cultivator playfully pried his fingers apart, and the door slammed shut, and the sound from inside could no longer be heard.
"You know what? You He Huan Sect has a way. He's willing to practice hard just after arriving!" Xu Hengzi said in amazement, "What's the principle behind this? Can you share it with me?"
Zixiao shrugged nonchalantly: "How should I know? Maybe he's shy and doesn't want to be an actor."
"The male protagonist is still unwilling, he really doesn't know what's good for him..."
"That's right. You know, the Queen of the Kingdom of Women is the most beautiful woman in our sect..."
This title of "Number One Beauty" does not mean that this disciple is really the most beautiful in the sect. After all, there is no unified aesthetic standard. However, she is indeed a celebrity among the sect's disciples and is also widely sought after outside, a bit like the school belle.
Female cultivators like this have no shortage of admirers, so she has already reached the Golden Core stage at such a young age. But who would refuse such a good thing that can both make money and improve cultivation?
You have to know that Zi Qiu was promoted to the Golden Core stage directly after playing just one role. Even Elder Zixiao, who was in the Spirit Transformation stage, could rely on this to be promoted to the middle stage of the Spirit Transformation stage. So when the invitation for the actor's audition came, Yao Hua signed the contract without hesitation. For this reason, she even broke off all ties with all those ambiguous objects in the past.
This is a rule set by the young sect leader himself, saying that it is to prevent scandals such as cheating or sleeping with fans during the actors' debut period, which would affect the sect's interests. Therefore, every disciple who agrees to debut must be single (except for actors who mainly attract CP fans for publicity purposes, but even so, the number of partners cannot exceed one), and private contact with fans is strictly prohibited.
Although Yaohua had many suitors, she didn't particularly like any one of them, nor did she have the leisure to give up her cultivation for her lover, so she simply cut off all ties with them.
What happened next happened naturally. Yaohua was already beautiful, and with the queen's attire, she looked even more graceful and elegant. She glanced towards the camera with a pair of affectionate eyes, and Zixiao decided to choose her on the spot.
In addition to her, many other disciples were chosen to play roles such as the Grand Tutor of the Kingdom of Women, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Women, and the Guard of the Kingdom of Women. The Scorpion Demon was captured by another disciple, Xiao Zheng, who was also a prominent figure. Yao Hua had also met that disciple several times. She was indeed a gorgeous and fierce beauty. It was said that she was quite ruthless in her daily actions, and she had the nickname "Femme Fatale" outside. Now she really lived up to the reputation.
Because the Kingdom of Women needed a large number of actresses, many disciples were assigned roles this time. Everyone was happily discussing their characters and lines in the room, and the whole island was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
"I'm the Grand Tutor, and I have a whole scene where I propose marriage! What about you? What role do you play?"
"I'm not as good as you. I'm just a maid of the Scorpion Demon..."
"Take your time, there will definitely be lines next time!"
"Tell me, when can we be like Sister Ziqiu? She's already reaching the stage of forming a pill in just over a year. How enviable..."
"Sister Yaohua will definitely see a huge improvement in her cultivation this time! We should also work hard. Who knows, maybe we'll become the protagonist someday?"
"The supporting roles are also very good, and it can also increase the number of fans..."
Yaohua couldn't help but shake her head and smile as she listened to the disciples' chattering discussions. Suddenly, she saw a blue figure land in the courtyard. She quickly stood up to greet him, "Elder Youlan."
Elder Youlan, as her name suggests, is a reserved female cultivator with a graceful demeanor like an orchid. She doesn't like to get involved in sect affairs and has always been on the sidelines regarding the young sect leader's reforms.
"I was passing by here on my way back from the Sect Master, so I came to see you." Elder Youlan helped Yaohua up and looked at the disciples outside who were all beaming with joy. "I heard you were going to film that movie too?"
Yaohua's anticipation suddenly sank: "...Yes."
"Alas, more and more disciples of the Hehuan Sect have cut off all emotions and love in order to practice. You are the same, and so is Xiao Zheng. If this continues, no one will know who will be the master of the Tianyan Sect." Elder Youlan smiled bitterly and shook his head.
Yaohua didn't dare to say much about the elder's sentiments. If the reformists represented by Elders Zixiao and Baixuan supported the young sect leader, then the conservatives headed by Elders Youlan and Hongqiao did not like reform.
The reason they don't like reform is also obvious, which is the traditional view of conservatives:
"Our Hehuan Sect is all about experiencing the various emotions of the world. What's the point of you having a contract that forbids romance?"
"If things continue like this, then there won't be any opportunities for those disciples who want to date, right? Won't people like us be marginalized over time?"
"Everyone used to fall in love, and there were always enough lovers to go around. But now, with so many people jumping on the bandwagon, only a few become popular. What about the rest? If you're not pretty enough, do you have to be a passerby for the rest of your life?"
Various voices of concern about reform and prospects are heard everywhere, especially among those disciples who think they are not good-looking enough or have unpleasant personalities. They have formed a considerable force, led by Elders Youlan and Hongqiao. Although the sect leader has suppressed them so far and nothing has happened, no one can say what will happen in the long run.
Judging from Elder Youlan's appearance, she must have just returned from the Sect Master's visit, likely to persuade him to change his mind... Yaohua had a guess in her mind, but pretended not to know: "Elder, you are joking. I was just following orders."
Yaohua is still somewhat confident in her qualifications, so she firmly stands on the side of reform.
Fortunately, Elder Youlan and the reformists currently only have political differences, and are far from developing into any major conflicts or deep hatred. She really just came to visit the disciples. Seeing that Yaohua did not respond, she did not say anything more, but just distributed the spiritual herbs she had harvested a few days ago to the disciples, and then turned and left.
Looking at Elder Youlan's receding back, and thinking of the recent rumors that Elder Baixuan and Elder Hongqiao seemed to be on bad terms, Yaohua felt a little depressed.
...I hope it doesn't develop into an unmanageable situation.
Ning Shu, who was still far away in Chaoyin City at the time, was completely unaware of the undercurrents within the sect. She asked Xuan Mo to send an urgent decree to call back Dong Ling from Quefeng City. Seeing the exhausted demon cultivator, she considerately poured him a cup of hot tea, and then tactfully made her request:
Our movie is short of demon cultivators again!
Upon hearing this, Dong Ling's mind instantly recalled his own tragic experience when he was on Nie Xiaoqian's set. The terrifying ghost face frightened him so much that his face turned pale. Dong Ling's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly:
"Young Master, it's not that I don't want to help you, but the shop in Quefeng City really needs manpower. Why don't you find another job..."
Ning Shu was a little confused at first, then looked at him with disdain: "Didn't I ask you to act? Do you know any other demon cultivators? We have certain requirements for the prototypes of the demon cultivators we are selecting this time!"
Dong Ling didn't care about being disliked. He breathed a sigh of relief when he heard this: "I'm glad it's not me. What kind of monster do you want? Just tell me and I'll definitely find one for you!"
I’m sorry to my fellow demon brothers. I’d rather die than let my fellow Taoist die!
"Then let's find a monkey demon, a pig demon, and a chicken demon to interview first." Ning Shu held his cheeks with both hands and stated his request. He tilted his head and thought for a while before suddenly adding, "Oh, by the way, I want a handsome monkey demon!"
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