My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 41 The Art Alliance's Recruitment

Sun Yulin, who had been about to leave, now had his eyes shining.

He came running back excitedly: "Dad, Fourth Uncle is right! By doing this, we didn't offend anyone, and we even helped Zhao Changzhou."

"This way, I can get rid of Jiang Chen, this troublemaker, get the recommendation spot, and also do Zhao Changzhou a favor. This is a great thing!"

Sun Yunlong pondered for a long time, thinking it over and over, but couldn't find any flaws. He then nodded: "Alright, I'll write a letter to Yu Huang now and ask her to consider this matter."

Upon hearing this, Sun Yulin threw herself into his arms like a child: "I knew Dad loved me the most."

Sun Yulong slapped him on the head: "Don't be too happy yet. If you want to join the Golden Cauldron Sect through the Hundred Arts Hall, you should at least know something."

"For one year, the family will supply you with an unlimited supply of medicinal herbs. If you fail to refine the Spirit Gathering Pill, don't even think about leaving this house."

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Meanwhile, after discussing the details of acting as a shill with Steward Zhao, Jiang Chen began drawing the Golden Sword Talisman in the Hundred Arts Room.

An hour passed, and he used ten talisman papers to create three high-grade first-rank talismans.

Zhao Changzhou carefully examined the ten used talisman papers, pointing out the advantages and disadvantages of each talisman drawing.

For the past four years, he had been guiding Jiang Chen in this way. Otherwise, Jiang Chen would not have been able to grow from a novice mid-level first-grade talisman master to a high-level first-grade talisman master in just four years.

An ordinary talisman master would need at least twenty years to achieve such a level of skill.

Around noon, about thirty cultivators arrived at the Hundred Arts Room. They were all cultivators of various arts who had been recruited by the Hundred Arts Room in recent years.

Among these people are talisman masters, weapon refiners, and array masters, with alchemists being the most numerous.

Because it is difficult for independent alchemists to enter the profession, they can only rely on the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Seeing that everyone had arrived, Zhao Changzhou said loudly, "The Supreme Sect has ordered my Black Stone Mountain Market to raise a batch of resources for Changyuan Mountain's use."

It's really difficult to gather the necessary funds in a short time, so we have no choice but to ask everyone for help.

"However, fellow Daoists, rest assured, our Guardian Division will not treat you unfairly. The Guardian Division will cover the raw materials for alchemy, artifacts, talismans, and arrays."

The success rate only needs to be no less than 30%. If more pills, artifacts, and talismans can be produced, the Garrison Command can purchase them at market price.

If the finished product is of high quality or excellent quality, the garrison commander will also give some rewards.

In terms of talismans, the price of ten talisman papers plus talisman ink is equivalent to that of a finished talisman of the same grade.

Therefore, the garrison command made a lot of money from this plan.

For a moment, the room fell silent, and no one spoke.

Jiang Chen knew it was time for him to speak.

"I am not yet proficient in drawing first-grade high-level talismans, and my success rate is barely 30%."

High-grade talisman paper of the first rank is hard to find on the market lately, and I can't find an opportunity to practice more.

Now, things are much better; I have plenty of talismans to use. It won't be long before my success rate in creating talismans reaches 40%.

He didn't talk about any grand principles, nor did he say that he could never repay the kindness of the Golden Cauldron Sect. He only talked about the benefits of accepting the conscription for himself.

At this moment, more than half of the cultivators had their eyes shining.

Especially for weapon refiners and alchemists, their work is not like that of talisman masters, who can simply pick up a talisman and get started.

They need to spend a lot of time gathering all the necessary materials. Therefore, they lack opportunities to practice.

Now that the Garrison Command has prepared ready-made materials for them to practice with, it's a great opportunity to improve their strength. Even if they earn less spirit stones, it's worth it.

Subsequently, many cultivators expressed their support, and even the elderly and frail Zhang Laokou stood up to show his support.

Only a dozen or so older cultivators remained, still keeping their faces stern and silent.

Zhao Changzhou showed no sign of anger and immediately ordered the task list to be distributed.

The talisman master's job is to submit at least ten talismans to the town's command every day. For Jiang Chen, this task can be completed in just over three hours and is not considered difficult.

As long as you hand in the talisman on time, you can complete the task anywhere, as long as you don't leave Blackrock Mountain Market.

Jiang Chen continued to complete his task, taking thirty-five talisman papers and one ounce of talisman ink before bidding farewell and leaving.

With him taking the lead, others also began to collect the raw materials.

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After returning to his own courtyard, Jiang Chen did not rush to draw talismans, but began to think of a solution.

The emergence of the Hundred Arts Alliance indicates that the Golden Cauldron Sect is no longer able to completely suppress the situation.

"Manager Zhao promised to recommend me to join the Golden Cauldron Sect next year. If that's true, then everything will be fine."

With the foundation of the Golden Cauldron Sect, even if they are defeated, they shouldn't be unable to protect their home base.

If he doesn't recommend me, I'll have to wait another five years, accumulating ten years of experience, before I can join the Golden Cauldron Sect.

"It has only been four years since the start of the war, and the Golden Cauldron Sect has already shown signs of decline. It is hard to say whether the Changyuan Mountain battle line will collapse in another six years."

But the Black Wolf gang might infiltrate through the Hundred Arts Alliance, and the Sun family has a grudge against me. Staying in the market for another six years is far too risky.

"If I can't join the Golden Cauldron Sect within a year, I'll have to find a way to escape Blackstone Mountain Market."

"And then there's this Hundred Arts Alliance. I need to figure out what kind of people they are as soon as possible. If they're involved with Black Wolf's gang, I'll have to be on guard against them."

Thinking of this, he immediately entered the dream, which was at the beginning of the Wei hour.

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In his dream, Jiang Chen immediately left his small courtyard and went to the East Market to buy elixirs.

He initially bought elixirs from Yuzhi Elixir Shop. Later, after joining the Garrison Command, he received a 20% discount on elixirs purchased from properties under the Command's name, so he switched to buying them from Jinding Elixir Shop.

This time, he wanted to investigate the Hundred Arts Alliance, so he naturally chose to go to the Jade Mushroom Pill Shop.

Before long, he arrived at the former Yuzhi Pill Shop. Now, the signboard in front of the shop has been changed to "Baiyi Alliance Pill Shop".

Jiang Chen walked straight in, about to ask about the pills, when a young cultivator came up to him.

"Brother Chen, it's been a few years since we last met. I heard you've been doing quite well these past few years."

The young man was of medium height, and his body looked like two round balls of different sizes stacked together. His eyes were squeezed into slits by his fat.

Jiang Chen examined the person carefully for a long time before he remembered who this person was.

"It's Brother Yan Feng! Long time no see, how have you been?"

Yan Feng was also Jiang Chen's childhood playmate. Both of their parents were demon hunters and often came to the Jiang family to buy talismans.

Later, his parents went out to hunt demons and never returned. He himself became an apprentice at the Jade Mushroom Pill Shop and didn't have much contact with Jiang Chen anymore, so there was no real affection between them.

Yan Feng chuckled, his cheeks bulging back: "I can't compare to Brother Chen. I've only just been able to refine high-grade first-rank pills and work in this pill shop."

"Brother Chen, it's been so many years, we should have a good chat."

Jiang Chen wanted to understand the Hundred Arts Alliance's true nature, so he was naturally willing to talk.

"Sure, how about we go to Juxianlou for a drink?"

Yan Feng waved his hand: "Why bother with all that? The teahouse next door is under my Baiyi Alliance, and it serves the finest Guishan Bailu tea."

Jiang Chen did not refuse: "I've long heard that Guishan Bailu Tea is exceptional, and I'll be thanking Brother Yan for it today."

The two went to the teahouse next door and entered a private room.

Yan Feng got straight to the point: "Brother Chen, I heard that you are already a first-grade high-level talisman master. My Hundred Arts Alliance has just been established and is recruiting talents."

With your abilities, Brother Chen, joining the Hundred Arts Alliance and becoming a manager would be a piece of cake. And as the Hundred Arts Alliance grows, you'll be a veteran.