Of course, they wouldn’t point it out directly.

Shen Haoming is the secret disciple of True Master Primordial Fire, and supposedly he has some means to quickly enter the Path of Talismans.

Since he is willing to contribute to the Sect, they naturally wouldn’t outright refuse him.

"Junior Brother Shen, you can rely on Yuyuan for this matter. If you have any difficulties in talisman making, feel free to ask me."

Zeng Yuyuan said confidently, "I have some insights into the Fire Dragon Talisman."

"Then I must trouble Senior Sister Zeng."

Shen Xuan personally saw the two visitors out of the Cave Mansion.

...

Leaving Red Mist Peak.

Zhong Suming asked Zeng Yuyuan with a puzzled expression, "Junior Sister Zeng, is it useful for Junior Brother Shen to start practicing the Fire Dragon Talisman now?"

"It is useful."

Zeng Yuyuan was more confident than Zhong Suming.

"Junior Brother Shen is the secret disciple chosen by Master Primordial Fire, he must have exceptional qualities."

"The Fire Dragon Talisman is merely a Tier Two Middle Grade Talisman. Junior Brother Shen is skilled in Fire Technique, and as long as he puts his mind into it, he should achieve some results in two to three years."

"Still wasting two to three years?"

Zhong Suming sighed.

"Two to three years will pass quickly. Junior Brother Shen is willing to contribute to the Sect, which is already commendable. We must give some explanation to the fellow disciples."

Zeng Yuyuan advised.

"What Junior Sister Zeng says makes sense."

Zhong Suming said with a reluctant smile.

He thought secretly.

If Shen Haoming spends two to three years without crafting a refined Fire Dragon Talisman, it will only make other disciples more dissatisfied.

People worry not about scarcity, but inequality.

This is human nature.

"Don’t worry too much, Brother Zhong. Perhaps Shen Haoming has a talisman-making Talent and might grasp the Fire Dragon Talisman without needing two to three years!"

Zeng Yuyuan had full confidence in Shen Haoming.

Zhong Suming not only didn’t feel relieved but instead grew more resentful.

Previously, he was the leading figure in the Fire Cloud Sect, the most capable one.

Now, in Zeng Yuyuan’s eyes, it seems Shen Haoming has surpassed him, replacing his position.

Actually, he once thought to suggest to Zeng Yuyuan that they become Dao Companions.

Given the current state of the Fire Cloud Sect, Zeng Yuyuan wouldn’t marry outside.

If choosing a Dao Companion, internally, only he is suitable in the Fire Cloud Sect.

Zhong Suming wasn’t coveting Zeng Yuyuan’s beauty.

She didn’t fit Zhong Suming’s aesthetic.

Zhong Suming preferred those coquettish, accommodating Immortals.

However, considering Zeng Yuyuan’s master’s great-granddaughter.

After becoming Dao Companions, him taking over the Fire Cloud Sect would be easier and justified.

"Hopefully so."

Zhong Suming said calmly, holding back his anger.

For some reason, the more he looked at Shen Haoming, the more he disliked him.

He was certain.

Shen Haoming felt no veneration towards him.

Nor did he show any intention of allegiance.

Although seemingly courteous, his demeanor clearly carried an air of detachment.

...

"Master, are you able to draw the Fire Dragon Talisman?"

Inside the inner chamber of the Cave Mansion, in the talisman room.

Yang Huofeng looked at Shen Xuan, who was preparing to make talismans, with curiosity.

At the center of the talisman room, on a wide Red Flame wood talisman table, several items were neatly arranged.

A Fire Dragon Talisman Inheritance Jade Scroll, a Tier Two Upper Grade talisman brush named "Flowing Fire," a Fire Jade Inkstone filled with blood-red cinnabar, and a stack of dark red Tier Two Fire Attribute talisman papers.

The most striking was a Spirit Talisman sample imbued with spiritual light.

Shen Xuan stood before the talisman table, his Divine Sense scanning the Fire Dragon Talisman Inheritance Jade Scroll.

"Master."

Yang Huofeng couldn’t help but ask, "You won’t be making the Fire Dragon Talisman?"

The Fire Dragon Talisman is quite potent among Tier Two Fire Spirit Talismans and is commonly used.

Shen Xuan said indifferently, "I didn’t know it before."

"Ah?"

Yang Huofeng’s eyes widened, her mouth slightly open, "You didn’t know it, and you’re starting to draw straight away?" 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

She thought the master would at least ponder over it for some time.

"What else could I do?"

Shen Xuan glanced at her.

"The most important thing in doing anything is to start doing it, not just think about it."

After saying this, he didn’t speak further, reaching out to pick up the talisman brush.

The brush tip was lightly dipped in cinnabar, his actions smooth and fluid without any hesitation.

The next moment, his wrist lightly vibrated, the brush moved like a dragon, and character by character laden with the true intent of Fire Spirituality flowed like water onto the talisman paper.

The process was extremely fast, dazzling, and carried an inexplicable rhythm.

After several breaths, a flash of brilliance appeared on the talisman paper, and a hot aura spread out.

A standard Fire Dragon Talisman was successfully crafted.

"So fast?"

Yang Huofeng stared in astonishment, exclaiming.

This speed was incredibly absurd.

Shen Xuan slightly furrowed his brows, picked up the freshly made Fire Dragon Talisman, examined it for a while, and shook his head.

"The distribution of Fire Spiritual Power is uneven, the connection between characters has flaws; it holds its form but hasn’t grasped its essence. This talisman is barely adequate but of little use."

Finishing his words, he casually tossed the adequate Fire Dragon Talisman aside like waste paper.

Seeing this, Yang Huofeng’s delicate face tensed, she thought secretly.

The master’s standards were too stringent.

She secretly stashed away the Fire Dragon Talisman.

A Tier Two Middle Grade Fire Talisman could sell for at least dozens of Spirit Stones.

Back in the day, she and her father toiled for a year without saving ten Spirit Stones.

Well, mainly because she could eat a lot.

Shen Xuan paid no attention to Yang Huofeng’s small actions.

He took another talisman paper and began drawing again.

This time, the speed was slightly slower, the brush strokes appeared more steady.

Shortly after, the second Fire Dragon Talisman was completed, the spiritual light seemed to intensify.

However, Shen Xuan still shook his head, "The infusion of Spiritual Power appeared forced, lacking natural grace, reducing the potency by thirty percent. It’s still not right."

He tossed it aside again.

Yang Huofeng openly collected it this time.

She realized that the master paid no heed to these so-called inferior Fire Dragon Talismans.

When crafting the third one, Shen Xuan’s strokes grew more grave, as the brush tip sketched, faint shadows of clouds and mist subtly danced between the characters.