A seal of immortality

Chapter 7

Back at the residence, after some careful consideration, Wang Changsheng finally accepted the suggestion of the third uncle, not to superimpose the talisman array on the talisman seal that he had made for the time being. After all, his time to learn how to make talismans was too short, so he rashly tried to superimpose the talisman array. The probability of failure is very high, and he only has
Twelve fireball talismans drawn with a layer of talisman arrays can't stand the toss.

After figuring this out, Wang Changsheng put the matter behind him and took out the jade slips to read.

During the day, Wang Changsheng drew talismans and seals on white paper with an ordinary brush, and at night he meditated and practiced. His life was very fulfilling, and more than half a month passed in a blink of an eye.

This day, after breakfast, Wang Changsheng left the courtyard and walked in a certain direction.

According to the usual practice, five days ago was the day when the family handed out the spirit stones. Normally, it was his father who gave him the spirit stones. Perhaps because of his busy schedule, Wang Mingyuan never came over this time. Therefore, Wang Changsheng could only make a trip in person.

After a stick of incense, Wang Changsheng stopped in front of a pavilion nearly ten feet high. On the plaque of the pavilion were engraved three huge gold characters "Deacon Hall".

The deacon's hall is the place to deal with the family's miscellaneous affairs, assign disciples to perform tasks, and distribute the spirit stone pills. The strange thing is that the deacon's hall, which is usually very lively, is particularly deserted today, with few people coming in and out.

Wang Changsheng didn't pay too much attention to this, and walked in.

The deacon’s hall has two floors. The first floor is where tasks are assigned, and the second floor is where spirit stones are distributed. Walking into the deacon’s hall, Wang Changsheng was surprised to find that there was no one on the first floor. At that time, there was a fierce quarrel on the second floor,
Specifically, Wang Changsheng couldn't hear clearly.

Wang Changsheng frowned slightly, and walked towards the stairs leading to the second floor.

"No, I don't want the blank talisman paper, I want the spirit stone."

"Yes, we want spirit stones, not blank talisman papers, it's useless to us at all."

"It's been said that the family is facing difficulties now, please understand, temporarily use blank talisman papers instead of spirit stones, and when the family overcomes this difficulty, spirit stones will be distributed to you," said a 70-year-old yellow robe The old man explained patiently.

"Hmph, Fifth Elder, it's not that we want to embarrass you. Our life is already very tight, and we only count on the monthly Lingshi. We understand that the family has encountered difficulties, but the blank talisman has been issued for three months. Shouldn't the distribution continue?" A middle-aged man with a long beard snorted softly.
retorted loudly.

"That is, when will this be issued, you must give us an explanation today."

"That's right! Fifth Elder, you can't just say that your family has encountered difficulties and just keep giving us blank talisman papers!"

"Fifth Elder, if you can't handle it, we need to see the patriarch and let the patriarch handle it."

"Yes, see the patriarch, let the patriarch give us an explanation."

Hearing what the clansman said, Wang Changsheng frowned slightly. From the conversations of the people, he vaguely understood the cause of the dispute. This was an incident that caused the dispute because of the spirit stone. The clan couldn't even distribute the clansman's spirit stone. Now, where did my father get the spirit stones to buy auxiliary magic weapons for himself? Could it be that my father really embezzled the clan's treasures?
Lingshi, thinking of this, Wang Changsheng couldn't help showing a trace of worry on his face.

"Hey, isn't this our young patriarch?" I don't know who said it, and everyone turned their heads and focused their eyes on Wang Changsheng.

Dozens of eyes focused on Wang Changsheng, and he frowned.

"Young Patriarch, please judge us. The family has already issued blank talisman papers for three months. Why do you continue to issue blank talisman papers this month? How do you let us practice."

"That's right, young patriarch, you tell the patriarch, let's distribute the spirit stones this month first! Then issue blank talisman papers next month."

"Young patriarch, take us to see the patriarch! The patriarch will definitely solve this matter for us."

Facing the inquiries from his clansmen, Wang Changsheng didn't know how to answer, but he knew that if he didn't handle it well, he might bring trouble to his father.

After thinking about it carefully, Wang Changsheng said slowly: "Father is busy with official duties, and I rarely see him on weekdays. As for using blank talisman papers instead of spirit stones, I think it is a joint decision of all the elders in the clan, even if I am young. The patriarch can't change it either, this time, I'm also here to get the blank talisman paper," Wang Changsheng turned his eyes to the yellow robe
old man.

Hearing this, the old man in yellow robe nodded in satisfaction, and said, "Yes, this decision is made by the elders, and even the young patriarchs must abide by it." There is an account book.

Wang Changsheng stepped forward, took the blank talisman paper, dipped his fingers in some cinnabar, and pressed his handprint on the three big black characters written Wang Changsheng.

Seeing this situation, the faces of some clansmen eased. The young patriarchs all received blank talisman papers, so they couldn't be too fussy.

"Hmph, how do I know if the young patriarch is acting for us, receiving blank talisman papers in public, but taking spirit stones in private," the middle-aged man with long beard whispered.

Although the voice of the middle-aged man was very low, many clansmen still heard it. After listening to the middle-aged man's words, many clansmen showed doubts on their faces again, but because of the identity of the young patriarch, they dare not discuss casually .

Seeing this, Wang Changsheng's expression froze, he looked at the clansmen present, and said seriously: "Fellow clansmen, we come from the same ancestor. From our birth to the present, the family has invested huge resources in each of us. Now The family just encountered some difficulties, we should
Unite, help the family through this difficult time, and not question the family's decision. As for some people in the clan who think I am acting, I don't want to refute it, and I am too lazy to refute it. People are doing it, and the sky is watching. I, Wang Changsheng, have a clear conscience. "

After hearing Wang Changsheng's righteous words, some clansmen lowered their heads in shame, and the suspicion on their faces dissipated, but some clansmen still didn't quite believe what Wang Changsheng said.

"Young patriarch, it's wrong for us to question the family's decision, but we must be given a deadline! We can't keep giving us blank talisman papers!" a clansman asked.

"One month at the fastest, half a year at the slowest. As the patriarch, I guarantee that I will distribute spirit stones to all the clansmen within half a year at the most," at this moment, a majestic voice came from behind Wang Changsheng.

Hearing this, Wang Changsheng looked back and saw that Wang Mingyuan was walking up the stairs, his majestic gaze sweeping over everyone present.

"I didn't expect to alarm my father in the end." Seeing his father, Wang Changsheng smiled wryly, and the last thing he expected to see happened.

"Since the patriarch has said so, of course we won't doubt it," said the middle-aged man who had been refusing just now when he saw Wang Mingyuan, without hesitation, with the appearance of only the patriarch following his lead.

"I trust the patriarch, half a year is half a year."

"The words of the patriarch can be trusted."

Hearing that Wang Mingyuan had vouched for him as the patriarch, the clansmen would naturally not doubt it. Under the persuasion of the old man in yellow robe, these clansmen left the deacon hall, and the deacon hall returned to tranquility.

(End of this chapter)