The Spirit World

Chapter 1027 Good character and conduct are the basis of dealing with people.

(Trivia: From this point on, you can go back to volume 6 to read the rest of the story, because this volume is not a long narrative, but... the "Cyberpunk" I was going to write. Anyway, I have time now, so... I'll take my time. I originally wanted to finish it within a few months. Now it's probably impossible. All the long narratives will be put in volume 6.)
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"This is……"

Rosades blurted out, he wrapped one arm around himself and protected Shirley with the other arm, looking at Chang Yufeng in the wind and fire tornado in surprise.

This is not some magic trick! Anyone with eyes can see that!
What on earth is this little kid doing?!

Suddenly, he saw Xunhuangying glowing again. A sheep was shining in the tornado of wind and fire. Its white wool was diffused like light threads, like a fluorescent candy. The golden Xunhuangying appeared in everyone's eyes as the wind and fire dissipated.

"Ahem, what you are looking for is a letter, a ring, a feather, right? Lord Rosades." Chang Yufeng spoke more concisely, and Rosades, who had just come to his senses, became surprised again, but a little stunned.

Chang Yufeng knew very well that this so-called inspection was very important, but it was not very formal. Everyone in the guide hall was attracted by his movements, and everyone's eyes fell on Rosades.

This was a calculation. Even if he lost this rare opportunity with Rosades, his reputation would increase in the eyes of other people seeking a guide. There would be more rare opportunities in the future. And this calculation was formed naturally, because chanting was the prerequisite for releasing magic. No one would associate Chang Yufeng's chanting with useless nonsense, wind and fire tornadoes, and bluffing summoned beasts. The "chant" was obviously successful.

"If I am not mistaken, these three things are not far away from you and me. In fact, they are very close."

Chang Yufeng spoke with a unique tone, calm and confident, even a little proud. He looked so confident that everyone's puzzled eyes turned to him.

"The first thing is a ring. Mr. Rosades is so kind to you that you would use such an important thing to test me. This ring is a token of love between you and your wife. Since you use such an important thing to test me, I must use my best efforts."

Chang Yufeng already spoke like an adult, no longer in line with his age. However, the attention of the people present was no longer on his age.

"Outside the third door of the Guide Hall, a guard resting against a bulletin board is holding this important ring. Lord Rosades can now take it back. Please keep this sentiment dearly."

Every word he said was pleasant, and he praised Rosades in every way, without complimenting him but with respect.

Rosades was quietly delighted, and although he didn't show it, it was obvious that this kid had the talent to be a guide.

He is no less capable than any spy who can gather intelligence on the enemy.

Those who were watching focused their attention on Rosades, waiting for his confirmation.

And Rosades just responded lightly, regaining his aristocratic dignity.

"Call [Bachi] back. This guy is lazy and sleeping again."

The nobles behind him left immediately, and everyone turned their eyes to Chang Yufeng. Rosades did not deny it, which also proved that Chang Yufeng had guessed correctly. They began to whisper.

This detailed and well-organized description attracted a large number of people to follow the noble out of the hall, until they actually saw a man napping at the door of the hall. He was wearing casual clothes, leaning against the inside of the bulletin board, with a straw hat covering his face. His long golden hair was not exposed until he was woken up. A scar running through his right eye revealed his identity.

The leader of the Wolf Fang Guild, Bachi.

If no one had spoken out, he might have been treated as a vagrant and driven away by the guards of the Guide Hall.

Bachi was awakened by the noble and laughed twice. After hearing the noble's description, he laughed even more brightly.

He was a little confused as to why so many people were watching him sleeping, so he jumped out and stood back next to Rosades in full view of everyone in the hall.

"Ah, this is rare. From this perspective, maybe Tomoe Mami will be surpassed."

He looked at Chang Yufeng lazily, smiling brightly, and then scratched his head embarrassedly under Rosades' gaze, and handed a sapphire ring to Rosades.

"Are you still sleepy?" Rosades asked Bachi in a low voice, instantly removing the magic on the ring and putting the ring on his ring finger. But Bachi spread his hands indifferently and did not answer.

He touched Shirley's head, stood behind Shirley, and put his hands on Shirley's shoulders, just like Shirley's brother.

Everyone naturally turned their eyes to Chang Yufeng.

The ownership of the second object of investigation will naturally be revealed.

"The second thing is a feather. This feather is just an ordinary feather. Moreover, it is hidden among hundreds of feathers and may leave the Guide Hall at any time."

Chang Yufeng's description of the second inspection item was very slow, no longer as fast as the first one.

Obviously there is something elusive about it.

"A white pigeon fostered in the guide hall, among hundreds of pigeons, really makes me feel a little embarrassed."

Chang Yufeng shook his head and suddenly became dejected, causing Xun Huangying's mouth to twitch slightly.

For Chang Yufeng now, using the power of shadow to sense anything is a piece of cake. He was full of energy and vigor just now, but now he looks dejected, which seems a bit artificial in Xun Huangying's eyes.

But it’s okay. Xun Huangying just needs to watch the show peacefully. He doesn’t need to do anything. His whole body is shining like a light mouse.

"Humph... it's nothing more than a trivial trick..."

Some of the nobles laughed, but many of the others were also smiling.

Chang Yufeng shook his head and said nothing.

Perhaps only those in the know would understand that the second item was indeed a feather, but it was the feather of a pigeon, which was gathered at the top of the Guide Hall with hundreds of other pigeons.

Rosades had obviously used some magic to restrict their movements, but as long as Chang Yufeng was right, he would have the opportunity to release all the pigeons and there would be no possibility of verification forever.

It is impossible to verify whether it is correct or not, so it must be that Chang Yufeng cannot be entrusted by Rosades.

Even though he could see that Rosades did not like him and that his rightness or wrongness depended entirely on Rosades's decision, Chang Yufeng did not say anything absolute.

The examination of ability is not just an examination of "skill and ability", but also an examination of the most important cultivation.

Legitimacy and the right to speak come more from respectability.

If one is chaotic in dealing with people, has a stubborn character and is dull-witted, he will definitely not be the object of important entrustment.

No matter who you are, you can't escape the scrutiny of others' words. Even if you don't know a person's character, you can still get an evaluation of him from his words and actions.

This is also the cleverness of Rosades. If the person recommended by Old Tom is eliminated based on his words and deeds, no matter how capable he is, he will definitely not pass the feather test. Although Rosades's two-handed preparation cannot be said openly, it is indeed ingenious.

He didn't need to say much to Chang Yufeng as he led this informal inspection from beginning to end.

Chang Yufeng looked at Rosades seriously, but Rosades said nothing.

They both seemed to understand what the other was thinking, but they would not say it out loud. In that case, Chang Yufeng would naturally commit a big taboo and randomly guess Rosades' intentions.

This can only be understood but not expressed in words. If you say it out loud, you will expose Rosades's past and slap him in front of everyone. How many high-spirited young men always boast of their own unfounded claims of others, thinking that they have seen the true meaning of the world, but in fact they have lost the ability to be calm and steady, and it is difficult for them to succeed in their careers.

The nobles had to wait for Rosades to speak before they could judge whether Chang Yufeng had failed, but Rosades said nothing and just looked at Chang Yufeng quietly. He obviously understood that Chang Yufeng had indeed found the feather, but the key was how Chang Yufeng would react next.

The difficulty of real-time motion perception examination is extremely high. Chang Yufeng's ability can be recognized, but it is hard to say whether he can be entrusted with important tasks.

If everything Chang Yufeng has done from just now to now was pretended, it means that Rosades must have made a mistake.

Chang Yufeng's eyes were pure, without any desire.

"That pigeon won't be hard to find, but I want to ask Master Rosades a question before I make a decision."

What decision to make?
Rosades looked unhappy. He thought that Chang Yufeng might behave "overstepping his authority". He came to observe Chang Yufeng, not to be observed by Chang Yufeng.

If Chang Yufeng did something out of line, he would stop immediately. However, he did set some harsh conditions for inspection. Now, he wanted to hear what this farmer's son wanted. He didn't seem to need this commission so urgently.

He is a little famous, so it is inevitable that he is a little arrogant.

When Rosades was guessed that the decision was entirely up to him, he became somewhat interested.

This guy is obviously not simple.

"Don't worry about any questions you have. I will answer you truthfully."

Rosades even smiled. Seeing this, Chang Yufeng slowly raised Xun Huangying above his head again.

"I hope Lord Rosades can do me a favor. This way, I can complete the rest of the investigation."

"Hey, what are you going to do this time?"

Xun Huangying totally didn't understand what Chang Yufeng meant. In his opinion, this was a very simple matter. Wouldn't it be better to just find those three things? Why go to so much trouble?

Since Chang Yufeng wanted this commission, why not just put out the three things he had found? Why go through so much trouble?
But after all, this is an inspection. If it is so simple, how could Rosades find it again? Before Chang Yufeng, was there no mage who could find these three things? Of course not.

In the eyes of the great magician, sensing magic is just something that can be done by waving a magic wand. But how could the great magician submit to Rosades?
Since he was a deputy guide, he was supposed to assist Rosades, who already had the ability of a guide. It was most important not to steal the show. This was the primary consideration for Rosades, followed by ability.

Rosades had to ensure that this mission was foolproof. It was absolutely unrealistic to add another guild to provide protection, so it made sense to add a guide who could avoid fighting.

It is so important not to overshadow the main event.

Rosades saw that Chang Yufeng was still young, mature but not naive, and also knew etiquette, which completely met his expectations for recruiting people.

"But if Sir Jack wants to confirm his guess, he must verify it himself."

Rosades neither refused nor accepted it. He very tactfully left the verification to Chang Yufeng himself. He did not deny that the second object was indeed a feather, but he did not admit it either.

It was fun to search for Huangying. The wool all over my body was like fire burning in the wind. I still miss it a little now.

"I understand, Master Rosades."

Chang Yufeng nodded, held Xunhuangying in front of him, and said solemnly: "Then I will send my summoned beast to find the item that Lord Rosades is investigating. Please allow me, Lord Rosades."

"I grant you permission."

Rosades readily agreed. Seeing that Chang Yufeng always sought his opinion before doing anything, he naturally agreed readily.

Chang Yufeng turned Xun Huangying over, looked at his big eyes seriously, and said softly to Xun Huangying who was still confused: "Go and catch the pigeon."

"Where, where? That one?"

Xun Huangying asked stutteringly, looking around. Chang Yufeng didn't tell him why he did this, nor did he explain it clearly, which made him a little confused.

Which pigeon?
He and Chang Yufeng looked at each other, and Chang Yufeng smiled with a wicked smile as if he had succeeded in his conspiracy. He seemed to have done it on purpose.

"What are you doing? You guy?!"

Xun Huangying was a little scared and he began to struggle uncontrollably, but Chang Yufeng was prepared and grabbed him tighter and threw him upward. Xun Huangying flew into the sky in fear and hovered in the air with his arms and legs spread out.

"You want to kill me!"

Xun Huangying quickly adjusted his movements and flew in the sky with his hands on his hips, which made all the spectators exclaim in surprise, including old Tom who never knew that the little lamb could fly.

But after he finished speaking, Xun Huangying was attracted by Chang Yufeng's raised finger.

"Go, my beloved servant of the goddess! Please find the lost treasure for me!"

Chang Yufeng was imitating the special prayers that the mages made after chanting. This extremely immature acting made his actual age go back to twelve or thirteen. People around him might not feel anything unusual because most mages would pray for the power brought by magic after chanting.

But in Xun Huangying's eyes, Chang Yufeng's performance was so terrible that even his snot bubbles came out due to Chang Yufeng's embarrassment. For a moment, he didn't know whether to continue laughing or to continue being angry.

There was no way, Xun Huangying realized that Chang Yufeng was getting more and more "smart".

Of course you have to perform the whole play. If you stop halfway, it will definitely make people feel embarrassed.

Although Chang Yufeng did not tell Xun Huangying, Xun Huangying understood Chang Yufeng's intention after he came to his senses a little.

This "summoned creature" who is eloquent and has extraordinary abilities is the "source" of his power - although this is indeed the case - then, he is nothing more than a weak boy.

(End of this chapter)