Daoist Chu watched carefully as the talisman Meng Bai had made finally stabilized.
"It's done!" Meng Bai exclaimed, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
"Let's see." Daoist Chu stepped forward, inspecting the talisman closely before finally activating it.
SHUA
The runes glowed briefly before the talisman transformed into a cloud of thick smoke, shimmering with faint shimmering particles.
POOF
Daoist Chu extended his hand into the smoke, testing its properties with a thoughtful expression. After a moment, he nodded.
"Pass," he declared firmly.
"Really? Was that good?" Meng Bai asked, his voice tinged with both excitement and nervousness.
This was his first time meeting another formation master besides Lin Mu, and he was anxious to receive a fair evaluation.
"Yes," Daoist Chu affirmed. "For someone with no formal training, this is quite good. You've got talent, boy. Keep refining your skills, and you'll do great."
Meng Bai's lips curled into a proud smile.
