Joining Tiandao Company: Starting by mending a zombie world

"When fellow disciples clash, it's best to stop when the point is reached. Who gave you permission to use talismans?"

Lin Fengjiao returned, and in a flash, she was already between the three of them, waving her arm.

With a gentle yet irresistible force, he pushed away Chu Sheng's iron fist and questioned him in a deep voice.

"It was because I... couldn't stop myself for a moment." Qiu Sheng lowered his head, his face turning pale and then red.

"You are too competitive and don't know your limits. Tonight, you will be punished by copying the 'Qingjing Jing' ten times and reflecting on your mistakes," Lin Fengjiao said sternly.

Qiu Sheng bit his lip and said in a muffled voice, "Yes, Master."

The hall fell silent for a moment.

Lin Fengjiao's voice softened a bit, "Chu Sheng, come with me."

Chu Sheng did not hesitate and followed Lin Fengjiao to a quiet room in the backyard.

The room was simply furnished with a square table, a few bamboo chairs, and a yellowed rubbing of the Hetu Luoshu hanging on the wall.

"Sit down." Lin Fengjiao gestured for Chu Sheng to sit down, and then sat down opposite him, her expression having returned to its usual calm.

"Qiu Sheng was wrong in today's events, and I will discipline him accordingly."

"But your 'disarming' technique just now was quite good; golden light flickered, and it even carried a tiger's might?"

"So you cultivated your Lesser Pure Yang Body using tiger blood?"

Chu Sheng was slightly surprised, then nodded and said, "Uncle-Master, you are wise!"

A hint of approval flashed in Lin Fengjiao's eyes as she reminded her, "Tiger blood is fierce and easily breeds murderous intent. Remember to maintain your composure!"

"Huh?" Chu Sheng frowned slightly, recalling carefully, but he didn't seem to have any murderous intent in his heart.

"Could it be...?"

"Did Zhou Li remove it for me?"

"Or perhaps, it's just that the Tiger Blood didn't manifest the first time I used it?"

Seeing that he remained silent, Lin Fengjiao continued, "I called you here because there's something I want to say."

Chu Sheng nodded: "Please give your instructions, Uncle-Master."

Lin Fengjiao said, "The Lesser Five Elements Demon Subduing Formation needs a formation master, and I originally intended to take on the role myself."

"But you are more suitable than me because you have a pure yang body."

He paused, then asked, "I wonder if you dare?"

Chu Sheng said, "It is the duty of Maoshan to subdue demons and monsters. As a disciple who can serve as the master of the formation, I will naturally not back down."

Lin Fengjiao stole a glance at Chu Sheng, sighing inwardly at the injustice, "This kid is so outstanding, why was he found by Senior Brother Mao?"

"What a pity...what a pity!"

After muttering a few words, Lin Fengjiao took out a yellowed book from under the table.

"This is 'An Introduction to the Maoshan Formation Diagrams,' which records the methods for arranging thirty-six basic formations. Now that you have broken through the Great Circulation and your spiritual perception is sharp, you are well-suited to study this path."

He pushed the book in front of Chu Sheng: "In the next few days, I will set up the 'Minor Five Elements Demon-Subduing Formation' to deal with Old Master Ren."

"You can observe from the sidelines, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me."

Chu Sheng was overjoyed. He had been wanting to learn the art of geomancy and formations, so he quickly accepted the book with both hands and expressed his gratitude.

"Don't thank me yet." A hint of a smile flashed in Lin Fengjiao's eyes. "The way of formations is extremely mentally taxing. If you don't learn it well, I'll have to scold you."

"This disciple will certainly study diligently," Chu Sheng promised, then suddenly remembered something:

"By the way, Uncle-Master, I saw the black scale on Old Master Ren's chest with my master in Gantian Town."

"It can corrupt everything and make it more powerful."

Lin Fengjiao's expression turned solemn. "So that's how it is... No wonder Old Master Ren turned into a yellow-eyed bald man in just 20 years."

"So this is what made it."

Chu Sheng asked, "Uncle-Master, I suspect that Old Master Ren brought the black scales in himself."

"Otherwise, he shouldn't be so calm today."

Lin Fengjiao's brows furrowed more and more as she listened. After Chu Sheng finished speaking, he remained silent for a long time before slowly saying:

"Old Master Ren doesn't have a good reputation locally."

"It's not surprising that they can do something."

He took a breath and said, "I just hope my two senior brothers can come over soon so we can subdue and eliminate Old Master Ren together."

...

Chu Sheng left the quiet room and returned to the front hall. Yu Chuda was grimacing as he applied ointment to his arm. Qiu Sheng and Wen Cai were nowhere to be seen; they had probably gone to receive their punishment.

"Junior brother, are you alright?" Yu Chuda asked, looking up as Chu Sheng returned.

"I'm fine." Chu Sheng shook his head, glancing at the burns on his arm. "How about you, Senior Brother?"

"It's nothing." Yu Chuda said nonchalantly, "Senior Brother Qiu's fire talisman is only so-so. It just came out suddenly and startled me."

"However, since my uncle punished him by making him copy scriptures, it's even."

Chu Sheng sat down next to him and whispered, "My martial uncle asked me to be the master of the 'Minor Five Elements Demon Subduing Formation'."

"The formation master?" Yu Chuda's eyes lit up, then he became worried again. "That means facing Old Master Ren head-on! Junior brother, you just broke through, are you sure you can handle it?"

"My martial uncle said my Lesser Pure Yang Body is just right." Chu Sheng clenched his fist and said seriously, "Moreover, this is also a good opportunity to hone my skills."

Yu Chuda patted him on the shoulder:

"Alright! I'll protect you then! With us brothers working together, I don't believe we can't handle a zombie!"

The two talked for a while longer.

Taking advantage of the darkness.

Led by Lin Fengjiao, they went to the Ren family's residence.

The Ren family mansion is located at the eastern end of Renjia Town and is a typical Lingnan mansion.

Two stone lions crouch in front of the gate.

The doors were already wide open.

Several servants stood guard on both sides with lanterns, their faces filled with undisguised fear.

When Lin Fengjiao and the others arrived,

Butler Fu Bo jogged out to greet them:

"Master Lin, you've finally arrived! Master... Master has been waiting in the flower hall for a long time."

Lin Fengjiao nodded.

The group walked through the front yard and headed towards the brightly lit flower hall.

As they got closer, Chu Sheng used his keen eyesight to cast a spell to observe the surrounding energy.

Surprisingly, I discovered that...

Instead of being shrouded in darkness, the Ren family was faintly enveloped by a red glow.

"strangeness?"

He was puzzled but couldn't understand it, only thinking that his abilities were limited and he was not yet able to witness the rise and fall of a family.

"Haha, Master Lin, I knew you would come."

Inside the flower hall, Ren Fazheng stood with his hands behind his back in front of a painting of a tiger descending a mountain, and said with a smile.

Then he asked, "Is everything ready?"

Lin Fengjiao cupped her hands and assured him, "Don't worry, Master Ren, the materials are ready, and we can set up the formation tomorrow during the day."

"I guarantee the Ren family will be safe and sound."

"well……"

Ren Fa nodded, but his gaze passed over Lin Fengjiao and swept over the others.

Finally, after pausing for a few seconds on Chu Sheng, he suddenly asked:

"Young monk, you've been quite fierce today. May I ask your surname?"

Lin Fengjiao looked at Chu Sheng and introduced him:

"This is Chu Sheng, a disciple of my third senior brother, Daoist Mao Xiaofang. He has come here specifically to help."

Ren made a long "oh" sound.

"So he's the disciple of the exorcist Changmao Xiaofang."

"Such a handsome and talented man! My apologies, my apologies!"

Chu Sheng didn't know why Ren Fa was interested in him, and politely replied:

"Master Ren is truly impressed."

Ren Fa smiled and said to Lin Fengjiao:

"My youngest daughter, Tingting, will be returning tomorrow, and she needs a bodyguard. I wonder if we could ask this Taoist priest to take on the role?"