As a lord, I was forced to farm

Chapter 683: Recruiting talents.

This rumor spread like wildfire, scaring away many talented people who had originally intended to join Su Ling's sect.

These rumors are completely unfounded, but if enough people spread them, there will always be people who believe them.

The spreaders of rumors are in the dark and it is difficult to catch them in a short time.

It’s not that Jiang Ran doesn’t want to clarify the rumors, but she knows that it would be futile to explain foolishly.

However, under such circumstances, there are still a large number of people who are determined to visit Suling County.

Adhering to the principle of "better to have nothing than to have something unqualified", Lin Sha screened out those who were just trying to get away with it and those who had ulterior motives, and finally only kept these twenty-six people.

These people all have real talents and skills, including formation masters, alchemy masters, spirit beast masters, demon masters, and some monks with high martial arts skills.

Among them, three are the most special.

Qiu Xiang is an alchemist who is able to refine mid-to-high-grade earth-level elixirs, and Li Peilian is a spirit beast master who has more than ten years of experience in beast taming.

As for the last one, he is Zhang Wenfeng, an archer at the third level of the Sea of ​​Consciousness Realm.

Lin Sha was quite surprised when he mentioned this archer, because a cultivator in the Sea of ​​Consciousness Realm was not only a powerful man worthy of worship in Suling County, but also a top master even in Mingxiao City.

This person was easy to recognize. No matter what the others thought in their hearts, they still looked respectful on the surface and stood up the moment Jiang Ran entered the door.

As for Zhang Wenfeng, she was carrying a huge golden bow on her back. She was sitting on a stool with her arms folded across her chest, her legs crossed, her eyebrows raised, and her pair of brown-gold eyes looking at Jiang Ran provocatively, "Humph."

Jiang Ran didn't pay much attention to this man's attitude. Instead, she sneered. She knew in her heart that this man didn't come to join her willingly and might have other purposes.

"Thank you all for coming all the way to Qushui Tower. Please take a seat."

Everyone was a little surprised at Jiang Ran's kindness and politeness. She was not as arrogant and conceited as they had imagined. They thought that rumors could not be fully trusted, and sat down one after another.

Jiang Ran tilted her head towards Lian Xiang beside her, who immediately understood and clapped her hands. Then, servants with respectable faces came in one after another carrying exquisite plates. Soon, the tables in front of everyone were filled with delicious dishes.

The aroma filled the air, and then the attendant poured more wine for everyone. Before they drank it, they could already feel the strong intoxication. Someone's eyes lit up, "Is this the bamboo wine monkey wine that is sold for thousands of spirit crystals per cup?"

The attendant who was pouring wine for the man smiled, bowed slightly and replied, "Master Monk, this is the bamboo wine monkey wine."

"Everyone has been waiting for a long time. I will punish myself by drinking a glass first." Jiang Ran raised his glass, and Xukong drank a glass with everyone else. He raised his head and drank all the wine in the glass.

Seeing this, Li Peilian and others hurriedly drank the wine in their glasses.

"Thank you, Master Jiang, for hosting the banquet. We have just arrived here, so please don't mind." The person who spoke at this time was a middle-aged man with an elegant appearance, a thin figure, and wearing a yellow long gown, with the demeanor of an alchemist.

This person is the Earth-level alchemist Qiu Xiang.

"Yes, yes, you are too polite, Mr. Jiang."

The power competition is a continental-level event. It can be said that Jiang Ran is a famous figure throughout the Cang Miao Continent. When she showed this attitude, everyone was really flattered and responded to Qiu Xiang, saying that they did not wait long.

Jiang Ran smiled slightly and nodded to Qiu Xiang, "Today is a beautiful day, everyone, eat and drink, and don't leave until you are drunk."

Everyone followed suit and sat down and picked up their chopsticks.

Especially for wine lovers, their mouths watered as soon as they smelled the mellow wine. Just now, after drinking a glass in one gulp, they felt the alcoholic smell pouring into their heads, and a vigorous spiritual energy seemed to break through the shackles of their bodies, which made them feel very happy. At this time, with the permission of the host, they couldn't wait to hold the wine pot and drink it.

"Shaha..." The strong liquor poured down their throats, and the drinkers all made intoxicated sounds from their throats at the same time, "It feels great! Bamboo Monkey Wine is indeed worthy of its reputation!"

After eating and drinking for a few minutes, the banquet was full of joy. Lin Sha, who was sitting to the lower left of Jiang Ran, suddenly raised his glass with a smile and said, "It's boring to just eat and drink. You are all outstanding people from all over the world with great skills. Why don't you show off some of your skills and play a game together?"

Everyone paused, and understood that although Lin Sha said it was a game, he actually wanted them to perform in front of Lord Jiang.

This is a test, and the level of ability they demonstrate may also determine their future destination and treatment.

The scene was quiet for a moment. In this "game" without standards, no one seemed willing to be the first to stand out, and they subconsciously chose to wait and see for a moment.

"I come!"

At this moment, a heroic woman in slim black leather armor shook her waist-length braids gracefully and stepped out.

The woman was heroic and valiant. She bowed to Jiang Ran and said, "My name is Cheng Yuying. I am a casual cultivator from the land of Hanyuan. I don't have any special skills. I can only practice some boxing and kicking. I will show you my own Leopard Shadow Fist to amuse you all."

Jiang Ran raised her eyebrows.

He created his own boxing skills, no wonder he dared to be the first to stand out.

"Self-created martial arts..." Not only Jiang Ran was surprised, but everyone else present also narrowed their eyes and felt competitive.

After Cheng Yuying introduced herself, her eyes suddenly changed, she opened her legs, lowered her center of gravity, clenched her fists, and a dark aura covered her fists.

She put her fist on the ground and suddenly a long striped tail appeared behind her. Just by raising her fist, her posture looked like a wild war leopard.

"Ho!"

Cheng Yuying let out a light shout, and then moved quickly. Her movements were extremely agile, her body was as fast as the wind, and her boxing skills were as unpredictable as a leopard cat. Sometimes she attacked with her palms, and sometimes she turned her fists into claws. Her punches were fierce and her force was swift and rapid.

"Hah~~~ Be careful, Lord Jiang!" Finally, Cheng Yuying shouted, and aimed her grabbing fist at Jiang Ran above. With a quick swing of the fist, three or four sharp shadow claws emerged, and attacked Jiang Ran fiercely like a galloping wind.

Jiang Ran raised his eyes, without putting down the wine glass in his right hand, he stretched out his left hand leisurely, put his index finger and middle finger together, a layer of fine ice-blue cold air covered them, and with a bang, the four leopard claw fist winds that were flying at him shattered in the air like ice crystals.

Seeing this, Cheng Yuying was not discouraged. Instead, a look of respect flashed in her eyes. She put away her posture, clasped her fists and said to Jiang Ran, "You are worthy of being the world-famous double leaders. I offended you just now. Please forgive me, Mr. Jiang."

Jiang Ran smiled, put down the wine glass, and clapped his hands twice, "What crime have I committed? Master Cheng is a master of boxing and gave a wonderful performance. I should be grateful."

After saying that, Jiang Ran clenched and loosened his right hand, and suddenly a jade box appeared between his hands, containing a pair of exquisite black half-finger gloves.

This is actually an earth-level magical equipment. Although it cannot be said to be extremely precious, it is more than enough as a gift from the master to his servant.

Lian Xiang respectfully took the jade box and presented it to Cheng Yuying with steady steps.

If Cheng Yuying accepts the jade box, it means she is willing to become Jiang Ran's disciple.

Cheng Yuying looked at the jade box with a smile on her face. She was originally attracted by Jiang Ran's fame and was fascinated by him. Jiang Ran's casual attack just now made her convinced. Naturally, she would not refuse the jade box.

Cheng Yuying took it respectfully and knelt on one knee, "Thank you, Lady County Master, for the reward."

Although the title of the landlord and the county lady are both used to refer to the same person, their meanings are very different...