My dreams can simulate the future.

Chapter 42 The Enemy Comes Knocking

Jiang Chen smiled; this was his chance.

However, he did not agree directly, but instead asked, "Is this your own idea, brother, or the idea of ​​the higher-ups of the Hundred Arts Alliance?"

Although both involve joining the Hundred Arts Alliance, the value of individual recruitment and planned recruitment by higher-ups is quite different.

If Yan Feng recruited them himself, they wouldn't get any benefits after joining him; they would have to rely on their own abilities to earn better treatment.

However, if the higher-ups are recruiting in a planned way, they will definitely offer generous terms in advance. For example, they might directly offer a managerial position, or provide rewards such as cultivation techniques and elixirs.

Hearing Jiang Chen's question, Yan Feng was not angry but pleased. Because Jiang Chen's willingness to ask this meant he intended to pledge allegiance.

He grinned and said, "Brother Chen, to be honest, our superiors have issued a list, asking those of us working in Black Stone Mountain Market to try our best to recruit the talents on the list."

"As long as you are willing to join the Hundred Arts Alliance, you will be given the position of manager of the Talisman Hall, a position second only to the head and deputy head of the hall."

"With your talent in talismans, it's only a matter of time before you can create a second-grade, low-level talisman. When that happens, you'll be able to become the deputy hall master."

This deputy hall master is qualified to exchange for Foundation Establishment spiritual items; once he successfully breaks through, he can become a hall master.

"As long as you come to our side, you'll definitely reap the benefits. Even I, the one who made the connection, will get a large sum of money."

Jiang Chen's purpose in this dream simulation was to investigate the background of the Hundred Arts Alliance, so he naturally wanted to agree immediately.

Being too eager won't make a sale; you can't be too proactive. A little restraint will allow you to get a higher price.

Yan Feng continued to persuade him: "With your abilities, Brother Chen, you will naturally have the opportunity to join the Golden Cauldron Sect."

However, a powerful sect like the Golden Cauldron Sect has a complex web of relationships. Rare resources like Foundation Establishment spiritual objects have long been divided up by the descendants of those elders.

"You come from a humble background; no matter how skilled you are, you're worthless in their eyes."

Jiang Chen pretended to be somewhat tempted, but then concealed it.

"This is a matter of great importance, and I still need to consider it. You also come from a rogue cultivator background, so you should know how valuable joining the Golden Cauldron Sect is for rogue cultivators."

I know nothing about the Hundred Arts Alliance right now, and I dare not easily give up the path of the Golden Cauldron Sect.

Yan Feng still had a smile on his face, giving people a kind and honest feeling, but the shrewd glint that flashed in his narrowed eyes betrayed him.

"Brother Chen, you don't understand our Hundred Arts Alliance. There are no strict rules in the Hundred Arts Alliance; it's just a loose alliance. You can come and go as you please."

Even if you join the Golden Cauldron Sect and then the Hundred Arts Alliance, it won't be a problem.

Jiang Chen picked up his teacup, drank the tea in one gulp, and wore an enigmatic smile.

Yan Feng's meaning was crystal clear to him. This meant putting him on a two-timing foothold, even infiltrating the Golden Cauldron Sect as a spy for the Hundred Arts Alliance.

If you agree to such an unreasonable request, it would make you seem guilty.

"Brother Yan Feng, I have other matters to attend to. Let's talk another day."

Having said that, he didn't give Yan Feng a chance to stay and immediately left the teahouse.

After returning to his own courtyard, he began to draw talismans according to the garrison command's summons.

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The next morning, Jiang Chen took eleven talismans and went to the garrison headquarters to hand them over. He then left the garrison headquarters with more than thirty talisman papers.

Upon arriving at their own courtyard, they saw an old man and a young man standing in front of their door.

The younger one was Yan Feng, an old acquaintance of Jiang Chen, while the older one was also very familiar to Jiang Chen; he was the Black Wolf Boss he had seen in his dream.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen felt a chill run down his spine.

"The fact that Black Wolf came with Yan Feng means that Black Wolf is already a member of the Hundred Arts Alliance."

He held a high position in that gang, and his joining the Hundred Arts Alliance suggests that the entire gang may have joined the Hundred Arts Alliance.

Furthermore, the mysterious leader is actually a high-ranking member of the Hundred Arts Alliance.

"If Black Wolf can get in, their leader might also be able to get in. Although Blackstone Mountain Market is still under the control of the Golden Cauldron Sect, it's practically a sieve now."

Even if Steward Zhao recommends me to join the Golden Cauldron Sect next year, it's uncertain whether I'll even live to see next year.

Upon seeing Jiang Chen return, Yan Feng immediately greeted him: "Brother Chen, you're finally back."

"This is Lin Fushi, the deputy head of the Talisman Hall of the Hundred Arts Alliance. Hearing that I know you, he came to pay me a visit."

Jiang Chen bowed to Black Wolf and said, "I had to go out on business just now and neglected you and Brother Yan. Please forgive me."

Black Wolf had a kind smile on his face, and looked like a benevolent old man.

"I've long heard of Young Master Jiang's exceptional talent in talismans and have wanted to pay him a visit to discuss the art of talismans. However, since we don't have a personal relationship, it would be impolite to make a hasty visit."

Yesterday, I overheard young friend Yan mentioning our past connection, so I took this opportunity to visit Master Jiang, the talisman master.

Black Wolf wanted to enter the house, and Jiang Chen was also trying to get some information out of Black Wolf.

"Senior, Brother Yan Feng, please come inside and sit down."

After saying that, he opened the courtyard gate and led the two into the house.

Yan Feng waved his hand: "Brother Chen, I won't go in. I came here to show the way to Hall Master Lin. I still have alchemy tasks to complete at the shop, so I won't stay here any longer."

After he took his leave, Jiang Chen and Black Wolf went into the house.

Jiang Chen activated the array that isolated the probe and cupped his hands, saying, "Senior, a peak Qi Refining expert like yourself has come personally; surely you're not here just to discuss the Dao of Talismans?"

Black Wolf laughed and said, "Of course not, I want to invite you to join my Hundred Arts Alliance."

"Under thirty years old, with a Qi Refining Level 6 cultivation, you can already draw a high-grade first-rank talisman. Your talent is far superior to mine."

"If you're willing to join my Hundred Arts Alliance, I will personally teach you how to draw talismans. I guarantee you'll be able to draw second-grade talismans before you turn forty."

Qi Refining cultivators can create low-grade second-rank talismans, but they need to have extremely high levels of mana and spiritual sense. Moreover, their comprehension and talent in talisman-making must also be exceptionally strong.

Generally speaking, one needs at least the ninth level of Qi Refining to have a chance to draw a second-grade talisman, and the success rate is usually very low, with very few reaching 20%.

Jiang Chen remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about being a second-grade talisman master.

"Senior, you also said that I have good talent. I already have the inheritance left by my grandfather. Even without the help of others, I will be able to draw second-grade talismans within ten years."

With my abilities, joining the Golden Cauldron Sect would make it entirely possible for me to obtain a Foundation Establishment spiritual item.

"Compared to the Golden Cauldron Sect, what advantages does the Hundred Arts Alliance have? If I join, what benefits will the Hundred Arts Alliance offer me?"

Upon hearing this, Black Wolf's face was full of smiles, and he was laughing wildly in his heart.

"Since that brat Jiang Chen is willing to talk, then there's a chance to bring him into the Hundred Arts Alliance. The benefits promised will be given by the Hundred Arts Alliance, but once we've won Jiang Chen over, the benefits will be mine."

The Talisman Hall currently lacks a headmaster, so I'm in charge. Anyone who joins the Talisman Hall will be under my watchful eye.

"Once he joins the Hundred Arts Alliance, I can report this to the Garrison Command and have him expelled. Without the Garrison Command's protection, let's see who can protect him then."