Shopkeeper Qu walked in belatedly, took a sip of spiritual tea, sat down and said with a smile, "I told Deacon Jindan something, so I kept Master Shen Fu waiting for a long time."
Shen Ping said hurriedly, "Shopkeeper Qu is very polite. I didn't wait long."
Just when Shopkeeper Qu was about to ask what was going on, his eyes lit up and he said, "Master Shen Fu's body is full of spiritual power and aura of richness and mellowness. Has this meant that he has completed his Qi training?"
"Haha, congratulations, congratulations!"
He seemed even happier than Shen Ping.
Shen Ping said helplessly, "Shopkeeper Qu, I'm here just for this matter. I wonder what the specific conditions are for this Talisman Master's special guest examination?"
We have had several conversations before.
Shopkeeper Qu didn’t even go into detail.
This time he tried to make a second-level mid-level talisman seal and discovered the difficulty, so he came over to ask for more information. If it was really impossible to achieve it, he could only give up and build a foundation.
After all, he is quite old.
Can't delay any longer.
Shopkeeper Qu did not respond, but stood up with enthusiasm and said, "Master Shen Fu, Qu only knows a little bit about the conditions involved in the examination of special guest ministers. The only people who are stationed at the Zhenbao Tower in Qingyang City are deacons and above. Only then do you really know, and you have to apply to the deacon for the assessment."
"Let's go, I'll take you to the deacon."
Shen Ping was startled and couldn't help but said, "Meet Deacon Xia?"
Above the guests in Zhenbaolou are the deacons.
The minimum level of cultivation for those who can become a deacon must be Jindan Zhenren.
Yunshanfang time.
Although he has met deacons, elders, and even Yuanying level elders.
But it was just an acquaintance.
When I arrived in Qingyang City, I could only see deacons, first-class and second-class guests when I was notified. Usually, let alone deacons and elders, even second-class guests were rare to see, and it was impossible to make friends with them. .
Now I suddenly have to deal with Master Jin Dan.
to be honest.
He was a little nervous.
Shopkeeper Qu smiled and said, "Don't worry, Deacon Xia is gentle with others. Besides, you are applying for the Special Guest Examination this time. If Deacon Xia knew about it, he would definitely give his full support. This is a big deal for the general station."
See this.
Shen Ping took a deep breath and then followed.
Master Jindan is rarely in Zhenbao Tower.
However, there was something going on in the building today, and shopkeeper Qu had been delayed in coming because of this.
So Deacon Xia happened to be in the backyard room.
Of course even if he's not here.
Shopkeeper Qu could only take Shen Ping for a few more walks.
The door of the wing.
The aura of golden elixir mana rushed towards my face.
"Deacon Xia."
"What's the matter?"
A gentle voice came from the door.
Shopkeeper Qu didn't say anything, but gave Shen Ping a look.
Shen Ping hurriedly stepped forward, raised his hands and raised his voice, "Junior, third-class talisman master of Zhenbao Tower, guest guest, Shen Ping, I came here today to apply for the examination of special guest guest..."
The words have not yet fallen.
Deacon Xia's figure was already standing at the door. His aura of magic power had calmed down, and he glanced at Shen Ping with piercing eyes, "I know you. You will be able to pass the Talisman Master assessment in Yunshanfang during the Qi training period. Your Talisman Dao level is It’s not bad, but do you know what the minimum requirements are for applying for the Talisman Special Examination?”
The last sound rang in Shen Ping's ears.
Shen Ping's own spiritual power was running rapidly, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. He suppressed the restless spiritual power and said slowly and solemnly, "Senior Qu once told me that he needs to make a second-level low-grade talisman during the Qi training period!"
As he spoke, he released a trace of his foundation-building spiritual consciousness.
Deacon Xia suddenly smiled and said, "Come in."
The two of them walked into the side room one after another.
Shopkeeper Qu was still standing respectfully outside the door.
"sit."
"Thank you, Senior Xia!"
Shen Ping was half sitting on the chair, leaning forward slightly with a respectful expression.
The person in front of me is Jin Dan Zhenren.
And being able to serve as a deacon here at the headquarters is something that ordinary golden elixirs simply cannot do.
Deacon Xia said in a gentle voice, "Shen Keqing, you already know the minimum requirements for the special examination, and you have the foundation-building consciousness during the Qi training period. Presumably, you can make the second-level low-grade talisman seal, but you need to pass the examination to truly pass the examination. The conditions are much more stringent.”
Shen Ping held up his hand and said, "Senior Xia, please inform me."
Deacon Xia said bluntly, "Every special guest is the core of our Zhenbao Tower. Therefore, all applicants will first undergo a qualification assessment. The evaluators need five golden elixir masters, three of whom must be second-level high-grade talisman masters." ability.”
"After your qualifications are confirmed, the headquarters will send a Yuanying elder to escort you to a location. There, you will need to take three assessments. If you pass all three times, you will receive the special guest wooden card, but this is only temporary..."
Shen Ping was secretly stunned when he heard this. Although he guessed that the special examination would be very strict, he didn't expect it to be so complicated. The qualification examination alone would require an assessment by Jin Dan.
At this moment.
He had a vague feeling that this special guest might be really not that simple.
"Ke Qing Shen, if you have any doubts, it's okay to ask."
Deacon Xia said seriously.
The Zhenbao Building General Station has been stationed in Qingyang City for so many years. It is not that there have been no special guest applicants, but more than 90% of them have not even passed the qualification assessment. As for the further three assessments, none of them succeeded.
even so.
Every time he meets an applicant, Deacon Xia will explain everything in detail.
Shen Ping raised his eyes and asked, "Senior Xia, I wonder what conditions are required for this qualification and the three subsequent assessments, such as the quantity and efficiency of making second-level low-grade talisman seals..."
Deacon Xia shook his head gently, "I have no way of knowing the content of the assessment. I just know that it seems to be different every time."
Shen Ping couldn't help but feel disappointed, but he quickly asked, "Senior Xia, how long will the assessment last? To be honest with you, this junior is already old. If he is over sixty, I'm afraid it will be difficult to build the foundation."
Deacon Xia glanced at Shen Ping.
Almost instantly.
Shen Ping felt a spiritual consciousness coming towards him, his face was calm but his heart was slightly nervous.
"You are indeed not young anymore."
"But it's okay."
"As far as I know, the assessment can last up to two years. If it goes well, it will only take one year, or even half a year."
Deacon Xia smiled and said, "Keqing Shen, do you have any questions?"
Shen Ping stood up and bowed, "Juniors all know this. Thank you, Senior Xia, for your patience in explaining."
"So do you want to apply for the special guest minister qualification examination now?"
Hear this.
Shen Ping said solemnly, "Yes!"
Deacon Xia put his hands on his hands and said, "Okay, please go back and wait patiently. I will arrange this matter immediately. When the other evaluators of the golden elixir respond, I will ask Fellow Daoist Qu to send a message to you. It will take a month at most. I will look after you during this period." Be fully prepared.”
…
The entrance of Zhenbao Building.
Shopkeeper Qu personally delivered it.
"Master Shen Fu."
"The relationship between special guests is very important, and even this qualification assessment must be taken seriously."
"If you can actually pass the qualification, you will benefit a lot."
Hear the voice transmission.
Shen Ping cupped his hands and responded, "Senior Xie Qu reminds me."
Return to the Huiquan Lane courtyard.
None of the wives and concubines have returned from Nancheng yet.
He sat alone in the hall with his eyes closed and thought back to what Deacon Xia had said. A surge of enthusiasm slowly arose in his heart. He had been working hard for ten years, and he had never slacked off or hesitated. Even though he was tired and tired , but gritted his teeth and persisted.
Frost, rain and snow.
Sun and wind.
There was never a moment when Dao's heart was shaken.
It is precisely because of this that we have such a level of talismans.
And in one month it will be time to refine gold with fire!
Suddenly he opened his eyes.
Shen Ping swung his sleeves and robe and stepped out of the hall into the talisman-making room.
Regardless of whether the fish can jump over the dragon's gate.
He has to make full preparations.
…
The days passed day by day.
In addition to practicing dual cultivation, Shen Ping spent all the rest of his time in the talisman-making room, so that he could always maintain his proficiency in the talisman and seal.
Just like that, one month has passed in the blink of an eye.
Today is Mao hour.
He first prayed for blessings and meditated, then put on a brand new embroidered plain white robe and stood in the talisman-making room, while his wives and concubines carefully arranged his hair, eyebrows, and cleaned up any blemishes on his face, and then removed every part of the robe. Textures are checked several times.
the rest of the time.
The wives and concubines stayed with Shen Ping.
Yu Yan stood guard at the entrance of the small courtyard.
They know that today is the most important day for their husbands.
The sky gradually turned white.
The morning dew is fragrant on the tips of the young leaves of the jujube trees in the small courtyard.
When a ray of morning light penetrated the clouds and sprinkled onto the small courtyard.
Shen Ping's communication talisman vibrated slightly.
Shopkeeper Qu’s voice quickly rang out.
"The qualifications for special guest distinguished guests begin."
"Master Shen Fu is invited to come to the Zhenbao Building for an assessment!"
Shen Ping, who remained standing, took a deep breath.
Step out of the talisman making room.
The wives and concubines followed behind.
The moment I stepped out of the small courtyard.
"Husband!"
Wang Yun called Shen Ping to stop.
Look back.
Suddenly he saw Yu Yan, Wang Yun, Bai Yuying, and Luo Qing clenching their hands into fists and waving towards him.
"come on!"
He added silently in his mind.
Then he walked forward resolutely with a smile.
…
True Treasure House.
In the past, there were many monks entering and exiting the threshold, but today it was deserted.
Shopkeeper Qu was waiting at the door.
Seeing a familiar figure not far away, he hurriedly greeted him with a smile.
"Senior Qu."
"How can I trouble you to welcome me in person? I really don't dare to do it!"
Shen Ping smiled bitterly.
Shopkeeper Qu shook his head, "Master Shen Fu, you only need to remember one thing today. Pass the test seriously and with all your strength. Don't worry about anything else."
Finally, he said, "Don't be affected."
"Walk!"
Shopkeeper Qu led Shen Ping across the threshold.
Wow.
Almost instantly.
All eyes came together.
There was no breath at all, and no spiritual pressure at all.
But Shen Ping felt a heavy pressure like a mountain.
The third-class guests stood on both sides.
Look at him with a smile on your face.
I followed Shopkeeper Qu all the way, and as soon as I stepped into the backyard, the pressure suddenly increased ten thousand times.
Second-class guest.
First class guest.
Even Jindan Zhenren, Deacon Xia, stood at the door of the small courtyard hall.
There was curiosity, smiles, doubts, and disdain in their eyes.
All kinds of emotions pile up.
Although there was not even a breath or a sound.
But this kind of silence made Shen Ping's every step feel like he was stepping on a mountain of knives and a sea of fire.
Shopkeeper Qu leads the way.
But Shen Ping understood what the other person's previous words meant.
Don't be affected.
Face this silent pressure.
How could he, a qi-training monk, not be affected?
"No one."
"They are not human."
Shen Ping kept hinting in his heart. He looked at Shopkeeper Qu and couldn't help but secretly thought that it would be better if it was Mu Jin.
Walked hard to the door of the hall.
Deacon Xia said with a smile, "Go in."
Shopkeeper Qu stood aside and stretched out his hand in a gesture of invitation.
Shen Ping nodded and stepped in.
Unexpectedly, there was a beautiful woman sitting in the hall, with a slight smile on her lips. She was wearing a brown-purple round-neck silver silk brocade robe, and her exquisite and enchanting figure was undoubtedly highlighted.
She stood up and took a few steps, her round outline trembling slightly, "Ke Qing Shen, I am responsible for the qualification assessment for special guest guests. I will be with you throughout the whole process. If you have any questions, you can ask."
"Come with me."
As she spoke, she twisted her waist, and her black hair was even more majestic and round.
Shen Ping followed slowly.
His eyes fell on the round material and he observed it carefully, and the nervous pressure in his heart quickly melted away.
He smiled with relief.
When we came to the second room on the left side of the hall, the furnishings and layout were almost exactly the same as the last time we conducted the third-class guest evaluation.
The beautiful woman stopped and turned sideways, the smile on her charming face seemed to be a little brighter.
"Shen Keqing."
"There are three second-level talisman and seal materials on the jade table. You just need to successfully make them."
"This is just the first step."
Listen to the beautiful woman.
Shen Ping looked at the jade table.
He was very familiar with these three materials, namely the Armor Spirit Talisman, the Thunder Light Talisman, and the Falling Flame Talisman.
But only three copies.
This means he has to succeed the first time.
"Senior, is there any time limit?"
"No."
"As long as the production is successful, you can pass this first step."
Shen Ping nodded and walked to the jade table.
He closed his eyes for a moment.
Then pray quietly again.
When I mentioned the talisman pen, I immediately immersed myself in making the talisman without hesitation.
On the right side of the hall.
Five golden elixir masters were sitting together in a room.
They looked at the screen with a little surprise. In addition to testing the applicant's level of talismans, the special guest qualification assessment also required some simple tests on the applicant's character.
From the moment you step onto the threshold of Zhenbao Tower, the character assessment begins.
Facing second-class and first-class guests who are all higher than oneself in cultivation, the invisible pressure is difficult for ordinary people to bear. Even tough people will feel pressure and need to adjust their mental state, but this person in front of him is Pretty fast.
But no one spoke.
They watched carefully.
The level of character is considered passed, but the next step of making the talisman is not so easy.
Because when making talisman seals, no one can guarantee that they are all made in one go, and there are only three materials in front of you. Even a second-level mid-level talisman master in the foundation building stage may not be able to pass safely.
So this step requires both strength and luck.
The hand feeling condition remains the best.
Then it will be successful.
…
Shen Ping had been making talisman seals for a month. When he was outlining the first spiritual pattern, the habit that was so familiar that it was almost engraved in his muscles and blood came with the talisman pen.
He has no distractions.
There are only talismans in front of me.
This moment.
He seemed to be in a scene where the golden light broke through, standing in front of the jade table day after day making talismans and seals. Regardless of success or failure, all that was left was the talismans and seals.
All the guests in the small courtyard left.
But some of them didn't leave and sat in the side room drinking tea.
"The last qualification assessment was probably more than two hundred years ago."
“It’s a pity that even though that person got the qualification, he still failed!”
"Special guest... Among the twelve countries including Wei, Jin, and Yue, there has not been one in the past thousand years. It is difficult to get one!"
"Yes, even this qualification is extremely difficult."
Several second-class guests chatted with each other.
They immediately looked at Shopkeeper Qu.
Shopkeeper Qu shook his head and smiled, "Fellow Taoists, don't look at me. Qu doesn't know whether Shen Keqing can pass!"
Some people couldn't help but say, "If it passes, Shopkeeper Qu will have established a good relationship in advance."
The other guests laughed meaningfully.
Shopkeeper Qu said, "It's just an acquaintance. Let's taste tea. I'll probably have to wait for a few days!"
"I'll just wait and see if nothing happens."
…
inside the house.
The beautiful woman standing behind Shen Ping became more and more surprised in her eyes.
She really didn't expect that the qi talisman practitioner in front of her could enter the state so quickly.
When entering the house first.
She was naturally aware of the different gaze, which was even very hot.
That moment.
The beautiful woman knew in her heart that the applicant this time would fail.
But now there are only five spiritual patterns left in the first Thunder Talisman.
In particular, the opponent's control over the talisman was extremely strong. His talisman pen never slowed down from the beginning to the end. It was obvious that the applicant had long been proficient in making this thunder talisman.
moment.
Shen Ping put away his talisman pen.
The complex spiritual pattern circuit of the thunder talisman flickered in an instant, and the special talisman paper and blood ink reacted quickly and merged with the spiritual pattern.
The first one was successful!
"Congratulations!"
When Shen Ping took the elixir.
The beautiful woman said with a smile.
"Thanks."
Shen Ping closed his eyes and replied.
And the room on the right.
After seeing the first thunder talisman successfully written.
There was finally a sound in the room.
"good."
"Alright."
"good."
It soon became quiet again.
After Shen Ping's spiritual power and spirit were completely restored, he did not rush to write. Instead, he stood up and walked around the room.
The beautiful woman smiled, secretly thinking that she was still nervous, but she soon noticed that the qi talisman practitioner's peripheral vision glanced at her brown-purple dress again, especially lingering on the round outline for several more times.
She felt both funny and speechless in her heart.
Just when he was about to speak to remind him to focus, the peripheral vision moved away.
soon.
Shen Ping came to the jade table again and worked hard to make talismans.
For the second material, he chose the Armor Spirit Talisman.
Even though it has been made many times.
But the Armor Talisman is much more difficult than the Thunder Light Talisman, and the probability of failure is not low.
However, Shen Ping, who was not under any pressure, waved the talisman pen with a relaxed expression and quickly sketched the spiritual pattern on the talisman paper.
Time passes quietly.
The second Armor Talisman was successfully produced in one go!
Inside the house on the right.
The five Jindan Masters showed a look of surprise one after another.
The Armor Spirit Talisman is completed in one go.
How valuable it is!
"very good!"
“Pretty good.”
"The character is okay."
"It seems that this first step is okay!"
"really."
There were two more voices in the room than the first time.
Then it was quiet again.
…
In the small courtyard wing.
The waiting guests were still patient, and even looked forward to it on their faces.
Because the longer the time, the closer the person who is being assessed is to success.
But they didn't say anything.
After all, it's still early.
…
The third copy of the Falling Flame Talisman is easier.
Although Shen Ping did not finish it in one go like the Armor Spirit Talisman again, the time it took was nearly half less than the Thunder Light Talisman.
When the spiritual pattern flashes and hides on the talisman paper.
A beautiful woman's voice followed, "Congratulations, congratulations to Shen Keqing for passing the first step!"
Shen Ping breathed a sigh of relief, turned around and saluted solemnly, "Thank you, senior!"
The beautiful woman was startled, and then reminded with a dumb smile: "Shen Keqing, don't worry, restore your spiritual energy first, the second step is more difficult."
Shen Ping nodded, quickly took the elixir, closed his eyes and meditated.
Three full days have passed this time.
He slowly opened his eyes and looked at the beautiful woman, "Senior, the second step can begin!"
The beautiful woman's face showed a charming smile, and she gently waved her palms.
The jade table in the house disappeared.
Then another jade table was displayed.
"Shen Keqing."
"The second step requires you to make a special talisman."
"It doesn't matter how many times you fail this time, as long as you succeed in the end."
…
Finally got on board!! It’s two-in-one and can’t be separated.