"How could that be? We are very different from your sister."
To demonstrate that their Taoist methods differed from those of Zhong Jun and the others, Shi Jian approached Mao Xiaofang and instructed him to use his Palm Divine Thunder.
"Xiaofang, show them what true Taoist methods are."
Upon receiving the order, Mao Xiaofang drew a thunder talisman on his left palm.
He then used his Palm Divine Thunder to blast a nearby vase into pieces.
"What kind of magic is this? It can control lightning?"
Zhong Jun, ignorant of such arts, instinctively looked at her own palm after seeing the Palm Divine Thunder, her face filled with disbelief.
She never imagined that someone in this world could control lightning.
"How about it, little fellow? Are you willing to learn Taoist methods and become my disciple's apprentice?"
Zhong Bang, who had been standing still, was about to agree to learn Taoist methods and become Mao Xiaofang's disciple when a voice from outside the Seven Sisters Hall interrupted him.
"Amazing, amazing! Truly a fellow Daoist from the Shangqing Sect."
At this moment, applause could be heard from outside the Seven Sisters Hall.
The group turned to see Lei Gang, accompanied by Lei Xiu, entering the Seven Sisters Hall.
"Trouble is coming!"
Seeing the two enter the Seven. Sisters Hall, Shi Jian felt that Lei Gang was likely there to snatch a disciple.
As a successor of the Heavenly Dao Sect, he couldn't possibly fail to recognize Zhong Bang's identity as a "Five Generations Unique Person."
"A Five Generations Unique Person! Gantian Town actually has a Five Generations Unique Person. Heaven bless our Heavenly Dao Sect."
The moment Lei Gang saw Zhong Bang was a Five Generations Unique Person, his eyes emitted golden light, and he was eager to take him as a disciple immediately.
However, with Shi Jian and Mao Xiaofang present, he dared not openly snatch the disciple and offend the two before him.
The ability to control lightning was enough to show their immense power, and this was only the strength displayed by Mao Xiaofang alone.
Not to mention Shi Jian, his master, who was likely even stronger.
"Ahem, I am a successor of the Heavenly Dao Sect. Are you willing to take me as your master?"
Despite the power of Shi Jian and Mao Xiaofang, Lei Gang was unwilling to give up the opportunity to take the Five Generations Unique Person as his disciple.
This was because he possessed a Forgetfulness Grass, which could help Zhong Bang quickly become a Five Generations Unique Person.
Therefore, Lei Gang was willing to risk offending the master and disciple duo to take Zhong Bang as his disciple.
"Fellow Daoist Lei, isn't it a bit too much to snatch a disciple in front of us like this?"
Before Shi Jian could speak, Mao Xiaofang, standing beside him, expressed his displeasure.
Snatching a disciple in front of others was like slapping them directly in the face; it was unbearable.
"He hasn't agreed to become your disciple, so why can't this humble Daoist take him as a disciple?"
Instantly, a strong sense of animosity filled the Seven Sisters Hall. Neither side was willing to give up their claim to Zhong Bang as a disciple.
Seeing that Mao Xiaofang and Lei Gang were on the verge of a fight, Zhong Jun quickly stepped forward to try and calm their agitated emotions.
If they were to fight outside the Seven Sisters Hall, she wouldn't have minded.
But now that they were inside the Seven Sisters Hall, if they were to truly engage in a battle, they would surely tear down the newly built Taoist hall.
"Stop arguing. The decision rests with Zhong Bang, not with the two of you."
Upon hearing this, Mao Xiaofang and Lei Gang turned their gaze to Zhong Bang and asked in unison, "Little fellow, who do you wish to take as your master?"
Having witnessed the Palm Divine Thunder, Zhong Bang, without any hesitation, walked to Mao Xiaofang's side.
"Disciple Zhong Bang pays respects to Master!"
Seeing the Five Generations Unique Person bow to Mao Xiaofang, Shi Jian's suspended heart settled, and a smile appeared on his face.
In truth, he had been very afraid of Zhong Bang becoming Lei Gang's disciple.
"My name is Mao Xiaofang. From now on, you are my first disciple."
Mao Xiaofang, having read the Maoshan classics, naturally recognized Zhong Bang's identity as a Five Generations Unique Person.
He now considered Zhong Bang his treasured protégé and planned to teach him some basic Taoist methods back at the inn.
"It's a pity. Your Shangqing Sect doesn't have Forgetfulness Grass. It's beneath the Five Generations Unique Person to join your sect."
Seeing Zhong Bang become Mao Xiaofang's disciple, Lei Gang's expression was extremely displeased.
"Lei Gang, a Five Generations Unique Person doesn't necessarily require Forgetfulness Grass."
"Conversely, Forgetfulness Grass must be paired with a Five Generations Unique Person to exert its greatest effect."
Shi Jian, feeling indignant, no longer addressed Lei Gang as a fellow Daoist but by his name.
If Lei Gang continued to pester them, he wouldn't mind using his Lightning Striking Fist to teach him a lesson.
As the senior disciple of Maoshan and a successor of the Shangqing Sect, he couldn't possibly let someone trample all over him.
"Since that is the case, I shall take my leave. I have disturbed everyone. Goodbye!"
Lei Gang, being extremely shrewd, saw that Shi Jian looked as if he were about to make a move. He quickly clasped his hands with Lei Xiu and took his leave, departing from the Seven Sisters Hall.
He had only just entered the Earth Master realm and did not wish to bring two powerful enemies upon the Leiguang Taoist Hall.
Moreover, they were two formidable individuals who wielded lightning. Should anything go wrong, the Heavenly Dao Sect might completely lose its lineage.
"Lei Gang sure ran fast!"
"Xiaofang, we should also prepare. The day for worshipping the evil god is drawing near."
After giving Zhong Bang a moment to bid farewell to Zhong Jun, Shi Jian brought the two back to the inn.
The day for worshipping the vampire god in Gantian Town was scheduled for two days later.
During this period, Mao Xiaofang continuously taught Zhong Bang some basic Taoist methods and the art of drawing talismans.
"As expected of a Five Generations Unique Person. They possess innate advantages and are very suited for learning Taoist methods."
By the end of the day, to the surprise of both of them, Zhong Bang's progress in learning Taoist methods was astonishingly fast.
It could be said that the three of them were not starting from the same point at all!
"Master, at this rate of cultivation, Zhong Bang should be able to receive his ordination soon, shouldn't he?"
Mao Xiaofang, witnessing Zhong Bang's rapid cultivation, could barely believe his eyes.
Although he had read about Five Generations Unique Persons in the Maoshan classics, he still found it somewhat difficult to accept.
What others took five to six months to learn, Zhong Bang could grasp in just one month.
Anyone else would find this difficult to accept in such a short period.
"Indeed, at this pace of cultivation, he can receive his ordination within a month."
Shi Jian knew the power of a Five Generations Unique Person, so he was mentally prepared and did not show any surprise.
"Master, tomorrow night the villagers will worship the evil god. Xuan Kui will appear then, so please take care of Zhong Bang and ensure his safety."
"Don't worry, I will take care of Zhong Bang. You can go all out against Xuan Kui."
Mao Xiaofang, with the last of his worries eliminated, patiently waited.
Until the following evening, the three of them followed the villagers to the place where the evil god was to be worshipped.
"Evil God, Evil God!"
The villagers held torches, illuminating the dark graveyard, and repeatedly chanted the words "Evil God."
Some villagers even bound a man to a cross to serve as an offering for the worship of the evil god.