Rebirth of MC Chpt 102 - 202 (unedited translations)

Chapter 121: Zuo Hanyang's ability

Eyebrows raising slightly, Huo Zaiyuan brings a sliver of his inner spiritual energy to the surface, injecting it into the talisman and watching as it reverts to its original neat triangle.

"Make sure it rests next to your skin. As soon as it grows cold, that means it has lost its effectiveness," Huo Zaiyuan says as he returns it to Zuo Hanyang.

"Uh-huh, got it." Zuo Hanyang nods as he tucks his treasured object back under his uniform.

Watching the interaction between the two men, Xu Mingyi displays a winsome smile. "Older brother Yuan, you also know how to create talismans?"

"Somewhat. My interest lies more in the research side of it." Huo Zaiyuan answers mildly as he approaches the smiling Xu Mingyi.

"Ah...which Taoist temple were you affiliated with before? Or did you study under a master?"

"None to both."

"Tsk, Senior brother Xu, even if this brat understands the art of creating talismans, it will only be the basics. How can he ever compare with you?" A disciple speaks up, staring disdainfully at Huo Zaiyuan.

Hmph, who knows where this pretty boy came from, but he is interrupting their walk with Senior brother Xu.

"Older brother Zhu, you cannot say something like this. I feel that older brother Yuan is a formidable person." Xu Mingyi frowns lightly, speaking up for Huo Zaiyuan and reprimanding the other disciple.

However, the more Xu Mingyi stands up for Huo Zaiyuan, the more the other disciples become displeased. Zhang Hua's hostility towards Huo Zaiyuan increases even further at his Senior brother's words.

"Senior brother Xu, I think what older brother Zhu said is not wrong. Looking at this brat, it would be difficult for him to enter this 'School of Taoism'."

Being confronted by a few unfriendly disciples looking to flatter Xu Mingyi, in Huo Zaiyuan's eyes, this performance is nothing more than a farce.

For no cause or reason, he is being shot at while lying down. Just because of a few strangers rivalling for Xu Mingyi's affections, they unexpectedly heap their dissatisfaction upon him...

In contrast to Huo Zaiyuan serene attitude towards everything, Zuo Hanyang's emotions are more volatile. Narrowing his eyes, a flicker of anger appears on his face as he mocks. "Hmph, a group of mere initial disciples of this school. Even your calligraphy resembles worms! What ability do you have to ridicule little Yuan?"

Hmph, is his eldest sister-in-law someone who can be bullied by this bunch of disgusting annoyances?!

"You - brat! Who are you talking about, huh?" The one called older brother Zhu is so furious that smoke and fire nearly spouts out of his seven orifices[1].

"Hn, whoever's angry is the person I'm referring to." Zuo Hanyang scoffs and quirks an eyebrow at him, expression extremely nasty.

Looking at the arrogant expression on his face, Huo Zaiyuan can't help but laugh.

Why does he feel that this particular expression Zuo Hanyang is currently wearing was learned from a specific someone?

"You - stinky brat! Come compete with me if you have the guts!" That older brother Zhu finally explodes, snatching up a book about Taoist spells from one of the tables and flips to a random page. "We'll use this! If you cannot draw, kneel down and call this elder 'Grandfather'!"

"Come on, then. But remember, if you lose, you'll have to kneel and call me 'Grandfather' oh." Zuo Hanyang waves a hand grandly, before picking up a brush and a piece of yellow paper.