The Scum is A ***

9: The Scum Is Hardworking

They had never felt like they've been this tired before. Their body felt like it's been hollowed out. This is more tiring than when they were still studying back then. They all resentfully looked at Cheng Sheng. Just how did he create this weird talisman? They thought and looked at their copy of the Cleansing Talisman. The obscure lines are actually creating a group of symbols which they had never seen before. No wonder that recreating Cheng Sheng's Cleansing Talisman is an impossible task. However, they can slowly understand how it is made now that Cheng Sheng were teaching them how to draw the symbols.

Since they were all prominent cultivators, they learned it after a day. The time is also pressing on them so one day is the fastest they could recreate Cheng Sheng's Cleansing Talisman. As to the final step – the talisman's essence...

"It's not as if we create talismans for others, yeah?" Cheng Sheng said, which earned him a silence from them. It looks like he's the only one creating a talisman for himself. He grimaced and looked away. He scratched his cheek, thinking how to talk his way out of them. He started speaking. "Just think of yourself in the disciples' feet." He told them. "Think as if you're the one who has been affected of the demonic qi." He turned to them. "The most important part of making a talisman isn't the power. Power comes second while the thoughts infused comes first. We make talismans for a purpose, not to show-off its power." He explained. "Be careful not to develop heart demons when you make this talisman." He said and took out the Cleansing Talisman. "People's thoughts are second to the people's hearts in terms of being dangerous." He said. "Your heart affects your thoughts, but your thoughts can also affect your heart. The reason why the heart took the first place – " he looked at them. " – our heart is more vital than our brain. Our brain can stop, but our heart can't." he finished. Then, he bowed. "Thank you, elders, for cooperating with me. This disciple is grateful for your help." He told them, then immediately left. He's finally done teaching them on how to make the Cleansing Talisman. He can't wait to part with these people. They're making him feel stifled. Even though he has a way to avoid being crushed by their auras, but still... his face was covered in dark lines and he ran away, leaving smoke in his trail.

Fei Yin, Li Tian, Feng Mo and Chen Han also thanked the dumbfounded elders before following Cheng Sheng who's already far away. "Age really can't tell one's experiences in life." an elder said as they watched the youngsters left.

"Fan-shidi and Xie-shidi really were lucky to have 'Chen Sheng' as their disciple."

"A pity that 'Chen Sheng' didn't join our sect. But, the luckiest ones are his family, aren't they?"

They all turned to the Chen family who has already left after they bade goodbye to Cheng Sheng and them. They are going to tend to their own disciples who were affected by the demonic qi. "This disciple will have many great feats in the future." They said, referring to Cheng Sheng. Then, they all went ahead to cure their disciples.

The new Cleansing Talisman bore positive results. Even though it didn't completely cure the demonic qi, but it still has a great contribution. For now, the affected people had their sanity back. Some, in the end, died. However, many were saved.

"Cheng-shidi. What's wrong?" Li Tian asked when he saw Cheng Sheng was silently sitting on the side, watching the calm lake around them as their boat moved, softly bumping against the lotus flowers around.

"This isn't enough." Cheng Sheng said as his jade hands touched the clear water beneath them.

"What do you mean?" Feng Mo said. "The new Cleansing Talisman already bore amazing results. What isn't enough?" he asked, puzzled. Li Tian nodded beside him.

"You wanted to cure the demonic qi." The silent Fei Yin said as he peeled the lotus seeds and gave them to Cheng Sheng.

Li Tian and Feng Mo were shocked when they saw Cheng Sheng nodded. Cheng Sheng took the peeled lotus seeds and ate them. "Cheng-shidi, you've changed!" Feng Mo said after he recovered from shocked. He exclaimed in joy as he patted Cheng Sheng's shoulder.