Shang Lin, being a lazy person, always wanted to solve any problem in the shortest time and with the fastest method. So, with a flick of his right hand, a talisman appeared between his two fingers. He opened the car window, raised his hand, and smashed it down. Instantly, a bolt of lightning struck down, crackling and popping like a firecracker.
Yu Qingfeng and Yao Mingyue were both stunned. Before they could react, Shang Lin had already made his move, and what kind of talisman was he using? It sounded like a thunderbolt from the sky! But they both knew that it was winter and there was no thunder, at least not where they were.
After the firecrackers finished, Shang Lin actually got out of the car, holding a stack of talismans in his hand, and said emphatically, "We're just passing by, so let's do each other a favor and keep to ourselves. Otherwise, I wouldn't mind smashing all the way through, and I'd definitely smash a smooth road out of it. You wouldn't even have a trace left, let alone any dust or smoke. How about that?"
The black aura surrounding the car, which had dissipated considerably after the explosion, seemed to freeze suddenly and then quickly receded.
Shang Lin nodded in satisfaction, said "Thank you," then quickly got into the car, put away the talisman, clapped his hands, and said in a light tone, "You cooperated quite well, let's go."
And then nothing more happened. He subconsciously glanced at Yu Qingfeng, who should have started the car, and then at Yao Mingyue in the back seat. Both of them were looking at him like he was a monster.
Shang Lin asked instinctively, "What's wrong?"
Yu Qingfeng quickly came to her senses, "Sect Master Shang, are you being too arrogant and domineering?"
At this moment, Yu Qingfeng couldn't bring himself to say the word "Lin". Not to mention that it would be disrespectful to Shang Lin to say it to the sect leader, he had come into contact with evil spirits many times over the years, but this was the first time he had ever seen someone communicate with evil spirits like this!
That's... incredibly extravagant and arrogant! It's like opening a whole new world for them, and yet it actually worked! Isn't that amazing? Isn't it infuriating?
After regaining her senses, Yao Mingyue exclaimed, "Truly, a newborn calf is not afraid of a tiger! Sect Leader Shang is awesome!"
Shang Lin smiled somewhat awkwardly, "Isn't this the way to solve the problem in the shortest amount of time? Otherwise, when will we get there? We can't just stay here in the middle of nowhere until dawn, can we? Otherwise, we'll miss the auction."
Yu Qingfeng subconsciously started the car, and sure enough, the car started moving smoothly. She didn't know if it was just her imagination, but it felt much lighter than before she stopped.
Yao Mingyue asked again, "What talisman did you just use? How come it even produced lightning and fire? And it was so powerful."
Shang Lin has a lot to say about this. "It's very simple. Just add some chemical components to the liquid used for drawing talismans. The effect is really good. It's just that some chemical raw materials are limited in purchase, so the power of the talismans drawn is still a bit weak. But it's no problem to scare away ordinary evil spirits."
As Shang Lin was speaking, he noticed that the two people beside him had stopped moving again. He subconsciously asked, "Did I say something wrong? Why are you staring at me like that?"
Yu Qingfeng was the first to recover, but he just drove silently, because he was so shocked that he didn't know what to say. He could only sigh silently, "There are always people more capable than you."
Yao Mingyue asked in surprise, "Are you sure you're not joking? This doesn't meet the standards for drawing talismans at all!"
“Yes,” Shang Lin said frankly, “but cultivators cannot remain stagnant; they must constantly explore and innovate. Moreover, the process is not important; what matters is the result.”
After saying that, Shang Lin pointed out the car window, "Look, what a quiet night, it's so peaceful."
Yao Mingyue, “…”
No wonder Master Yuanyin said, "Sect Master Shang is a young hero." This is more than that; he's practically setting a precedent. However, they've never heard of this sect before, so it's not surprising that it must have something special about it. It just shows their ignorance.
After a long while, Yao Mingyue finally asked, unwilling to give up, "So who drew this talisman?"
Shang Lin touched his nose and asked tentatively, "If I said it was me, would you believe me?"
Normally, this would be saying the opposite of what you mean, but after spending a short day together, Yao Mingyue actually said, "I believe you."
Shang Lin was somewhat surprised. Was this some kind of inexplicable trust? It wasn't even one of his disciples. But the next second, he heard Yu Qingfeng ask, "Is Sect Leader Shang really sixteen years old?"
In fact, Yu Qingfeng's suspicion was quite correct. At Shang Lin's age, he couldn't possibly draw talismans or refine pills. Even if he was exceptionally talented, being able to do one of them would already be quite impressive.
If he can do both, then there's only one possibility: he's concealing his age, or rather, the cultivation method of their Yuntai Sect can make people look exceptionally young, without revealing any flaws.
Of course, his outward appearance is fine, but his inner qualities are more important. Shang Lin's calm and composed nature is something that a sixteen-year-old boy would not possess. Even those from major sects who are more mature than they are cannot do what he does. He can remain calm and composed no matter what he faces, and he would never do anything to communicate with evil spirits.
Shang Lin did not tell the truth about Yu Qingfeng's question. In fact, he did not want to reveal anything to outsiders except his close friends. He said, "She is sixteen years old. Because she is young, her alchemy and talisman drawing skills are of a relatively low grade."
Showing off, blatantly showing off, Yao Mingyue couldn't help but ask, "Sect Leader Shang, do you have some kind of misunderstanding about high and low?"
Shang Lin smiled but didn't explain, because sometimes no one believes the truth, while lies are more convincing. However, the journey to their destination was getting shorter and shorter, and soon they could see the outline of the hotel. Everyone fell silent.
This was Shang Lin's first time riding in a car for such a long time. She felt very tired, but also quite excited. She wished the car interior were a bit bigger, like a house...
No, the RV is too big. It feels like carrying a snail. Something with more space is better... No, let's use a teleportation talisman. It's quick, fast, and saves time. He's an ordinary human now, and time is precious!
However, using teleportation talismans was quite expensive. He wasn't really rich, but he could occasionally be a bit extravagant. As their thoughts raced, they arrived at their destination.
The surroundings were dark, and a five-story building stood out abruptly with the words "Linhai Hotel" written on it. It was impossible to tell whether it was new or old in the night, but for Shang Lin and his group, having a place to rest was all they needed.
Since the room had been booked in advance, the three of them quickly checked in. Shang Lin first looked around the room; although it was a bit small, it was fully equipped. He took a shower first, and then collapsed onto the bed, finally able to rest. Unfortunately…
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