Longevity: From Being Pushed By The Witch

"I am Yun Qianshan, the manager of the Fulong branch!"

"I have heard Autumn Rain mention you several times before and have always wanted to meet you in person. However, due to the numerous affairs of the business, it was not until today that I could fulfill this wish."

"Seeing you today, Mr. Ji, you are truly extraordinary! At such a young age, still a wandering cultivator, yet you have been able to delve into talisman cultivation to this extent. Even those from prestigious families cannot compare!"

"You flatter me, Manager Yun. It was just a matter of chance. I am merely lucky," Ji Boying replied with a smile.

Yun Qianshan also smiled and returned the gesture, saying, "I wonder what the assessment of the business entails? What are the specific requirements?"

"It's simple," Yun Qianshan stroked his beard and smiled. "You just need to refine a two-star high-grade talisman within two hours."

"Of course, there are also requirements for the quality of the talisman, but... judging from the talismans Mr. Ji submits every month, quality is not an issue."

"I wonder when Mr. Ji plans to start the assessment? I need to prepare the materials for talisman-making."

"Let's start the assessment now," Yun Qianshan nodded and then instructed Autumn Rain to make arrangements.

Not long after...

Ji Boying, accompanied by the two of them, arrived in another quiet room.

Inside the spacious room, apart from a specially made mahogany table and a cushion displayed in the center, there were no other furnishings.

"Mr. Ji," Yun Qianshan looked at Ji Boying and smiled. "The room and materials have been arranged. You can take a moment to rest and adjust your state before starting the assessment."

"Thank you for your kindness, Manager, but..." Ji Boying slightly bowed and then directly sat on the cushion behind the mahogany table.

"No need for rest, let's start the assessment right away!"

"This..." Yun Qianshan was also taken aback for a moment, then smiled. "Indeed, Mr. Ji is impressive. Since that's the case, let's start right away!"

"However, before the assessment begins, I have an impolite request."

He smiled and continued, "I wonder if Mr. Ji would allow me to observe by the side while you make the talisman? Of course, if Mr. Ji prefers not to have anyone around while making the talisman, then consider me not saying anything."

Ji Boying thought that Yun Qianshan also had some understanding of talisman cultivation and wanted to observe and learn from others.

Moreover, the theoretical knowledge and techniques he learned in talisman cultivation all came from the business, so there was nothing secretive about it.

"Feel free, Manager!" Ji Boying said.

After speaking, Ji Boying closed his eyes and focused on calming himself, preparing for the assessment.

The skill level of a talisman master and the quality of the talisman mainly depend on their understanding of talismans and their control over spiritual energy.

This is similar to alchemists who need to control the pharmacology, flame intensity, and temperature.

Ji Boying is now a three-star talisman master.

His understanding of talismans surpasses that of most two-star talisman masters.

In addition, he has been practicing and exchanging ideas with his wife, Xiao Ninger, for the past six months.

His proficiency in second-grade talismans may not be extraordinary or perfect, but it is definitely at the level of excellence.

After a quarter of an hour...

Ji Boying slowly opened his eyes. As he held the talisman brush, his aura suddenly changed.

The Concealment Talisman.

Without hesitation, Ji Boying chose the most difficult one among the many two-star high-grade talismans. Not only are there numerous types of spiritual patterns, but the fusion between them is also extremely intricate.

Even some veteran two-star talisman masters who have immersed themselves in talisman cultivation for many years may not be able to complete it in one go.

Yun Qianshan's expression subtly changed when he saw Ji Boying choose to draw the Concealment Talisman.

Based on the talismans Ji Boying had submitted before, he thought he had already given this talisman master enough credit.

But he didn't expect that the other party's skill level would still exceed his imagination.

The Concealment Talisman!

Currently, among the hundred guest officials in the Wan Dao Trading House, including Ji Boying, nearly thirty of them are talisman masters, all of whom have reached the level of two-star high-grade.

However...

None of them can draw the Concealment Talisman!

It seems that this time, I've really struck gold!

——

At that time, outside Yun Qianshan's room...

"Hmm? Qiu girl, you've come at the right time!"

A middle-aged man in a black robe walked over from Yun Qianshan's room and couldn't help but ask when he saw Qiu Yuhou.

"A messenger from headquarters came today and wants to see Yun Zhan-gui. Do you know where Yun Zhan-gui went?"

Qiu Yuhou's expression froze, and she quickly said, "Yun Zhan-gui is currently in charge of assessing the new guest officials!"

"In charge of the assessment?"

After hearing Qiu Yuhou's answer, the middle-aged man's face immediately darkened.

"This is ridiculous!"

"When did the assessment of guest officials require the shopkeeper to personally take charge?"

"Which quiet room is Yun Zhan-gui in? Take me there quickly!"

Saying that, the middle-aged man's gaze fell on Qiu Yuhou.

"This..."

Qiu Yuhou saw that the middle-aged man wanted to go over, and a look of difficulty appeared on her face.

Ji Boying is currently making talismans. If he is disturbed, there is a high chance that the assessment will fail.

If Ji Boying fails the assessment, then all her planning for so long will be in vain.

"What's the matter with this!"

Seeing that Qiu Yuhou dared to hesitate, the middle-aged man couldn't contain his anger and reprimanded, "If you delay the important matters of the messenger, everyone in the company, whether it's the shopkeeper, guest officials, or you stewards, can all pack up and leave!"

"Hurry up and take me there!"

Seeing that the seriousness of the situation had exceeded her imagination, Qiu Yuhou didn't dare to delay any longer.

If the plan fails, so be it. It's better than losing her position as a steward in the company.

Especially at this critical moment, if she loses the company's protection, as a female cultivator with only a meager cultivation level in the late Qi Refining stage, she doesn't know how miserable her fate will be.

However...

Just as she was about to lead the middle-aged man to the quiet room, a commotion came from the corridor.

Before long...

Dozens of guest officials from the company were seen, all smiling and surrounding a young man in luxurious clothing as they walked towards them.

"Elder Li!"

The middle-aged man bowed when he saw the young man in luxurious clothing.

Qiu Yuhou, who was beside him, knew immediately that this was the messenger sent by headquarters.

Without waiting to see what the messenger looked like, she quickly followed suit and bowed, then lowered her head and stepped aside.

The messenger sent by headquarters held a distinguished position.

If she were to meet his gaze and accidentally displease him, she could be expelled from the company at the very least, or even...

Killed on the spot!

Thinking of this, Qiu Yuhou's graceful and charming body trembled slightly due to nervousness.

At this moment, her palms were sweating profusely.

"Elder Li, why did you come up personally?"

At this moment, the middle-aged man also quickly walked up to the young man and respectfully said, "Yun Zhan-gui is currently in charge of assessing the new guest officials. I will go and summon him to come and meet you."

"No need to trouble yourself."

The young man waved his hand helplessly and said, "I said when I came, you guys should continue with your work and not mind me. I'll go find Yun Zhan-gui myself."

"You guys are making such a big fuss, if the people from headquarters find out, they might give me a hard time."

"Yes, yes..."

The middle-aged man nodded quickly.

As for Qiu Yuhou beside him, she was slightly stunned when she heard the young man's voice.

This voice...

Why does it sound so familiar?