"Really, is it really that simple?"
"Did I hear that right? In previous years, the requirements for joining were extremely high, and this year, just this?"
"I don't think it's that simple!"
The crowd was in an uproar.
Lu Fei shared the same thoughts as them.
All the people present were from the Xuanmen, each with their own abilities. Even if they couldn't destroy the ghosts in the building, they definitely had means to protect themselves and survive until dawn.
It was previously heard that the Lingyin Society had particularly high requirements for its members, insisting on having a life-bound artifact. Why would they give such a simple condition this year?
Short of people?
"Everyone, quiet down! Quiet down!"
Vice President Xu raised his hand, his voice not loud but still overpowering the others.
The crowd immediately fell silent, all eyes fixed on him.
"Fellow Daoists have not misheard. This year's requirement is indeed this simple! There are no additional conditions. As long as one can meet this requirement, they can join the society!"
Vice President Xu adjusted the gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, a gentle smile on his face that no one could find distasteful.
"However, I must remind everyone that although our requirements are simple, this building is not. Do not underestimate it!"
"If you cannot persist, please exit in time."
"At any time, life is the most precious! Do not try to be brave. If you can't join this year, there will be another chance next year."
"Everyone, good luck!"
"I'll be right across the street, waiting for your good news!"
With that, Vice President Xu waved to everyone and walked into the coffee shop across the street.
Lu Fei paid special attention to this left-handed man, watching him until he was out of sight.
This person had a dignified appearance, a refined manner, impeccably groomed clothing, and a genial smile that always exuded a mature and steady charm.
It was impossible to tell what kind of person he was just by looking at his face.
The theory of physiognomy is not very effective among those in the Xuan Sect.
There are many extraordinary and unusual people in the Xuan Sect, and those with great prowess can conceal or even change their appearance.
"Brother Jing, how much do you know about this Vice President Xu?" Lu Fei asked Jing Jian in a casual manner.
"Vice President Xu's real name is Xu Bei. Don't let his refined demeanor fool you; he is actually extremely capable," Jing Jian said with emphasis.
"In what way is he capable?" Lu Fei's eyes sparkled as he asked.
"Among the unaffiliated cultivators, he ranks second.
"I've heard that at a certain level of cultivation, one can perform soul projection. Does Vice President Xu have this ability?"
"How would I know? I know them, but they don't know me!" Jing Jian glanced at Lu Fei and suddenly wore a sly grin, as if he had seen through Lu Fei.
"You're asking so many questions, aren't you rather envious?"
"Envious of what?" Lu Fei was perplexed.
"Envy how awesome they are!" Jing Jian's eyes were full of admiration, "When will I be able to get on a ranking list, even if it's just the last place, my life would be worth it!"
"I'm not interested in rankings. I joined the Lingyin Society to build connections and do business."
With these words, Lu Fei smiled slightly, took out a box of business cards, and walked towards the crowd.
"Hey, isn't this that guy with connections?"
"Have you guys found out his background?"
"We were so busy preparing for the test, who had the time to check on him? If he really has connections, I bet he's just here to go through the motions."
"Tonight, I want to see just how capable he really is."
As soon as those people saw Lu Fei, they started discussing him.
Lu Fei didn't care at all. He cupped his hands and greeted everyone with a warm smile on his face.
"Hello, everyone, seniors!"
"Junior Lu Fei, I am the current shopkeeper of Sinisterium Pawnshop."
"Our Sinisterium Pawnshop specializes in collecting evil objects. In the future, if anyone encounters or wants to sell any evil objects, you are all welcome to visit Sinisterium Pawnshop!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the originally boisterous crowd suddenly fell into an eerie silence.
This kid is the young shopkeeper of Sinisterium Pawnshop?
Then, didn't he hear everything when we were talking at the teahouse last time?
The faces of these people turned pale and then red.
Lu Fei, as if he couldn't see it, laughed and handed out a business card to each person.
"Gentlemen, harmony brings prosperity, harmony brings prosperity."
Those in the mystic community often deal with yin and yang matters, and thus have a higher chance of encountering evil objects. For Lu Fei to collect more evil objects, he naturally needs to interact more with these people.
"Shopkeeper Lu, you are too polite."
Monk Kudeng, with his chubby hands, warmly accepted the business card and carefully placed it in his cloth bag.
Daoist Tianyuan also politely nodded to Lu Fei.
"I should have greeted both masters at Sanwei Teahouse last time."
"It's a small matter. Manager Lu is a busy man, we understand."
Lu Fei exchanged a few pleasantries with them.
The crowd immediately cursed the two in their hearts, as they clearly knew Lu Fei but did not remind the others, causing such an awkward situation.
Fortunately, Lu Fei did not mention the teahouse incident.
A middle-aged man dressed in a Tang suit coughed lightly and pointed at the Ruby Tower, saying, "I wonder if you all have noticed, the Lingyin Society has chosen this place for the assessment this year; there might be a deeper meaning behind it."
"What deeper meaning?"
The crowd tacitly changed the subject and started discussing the Ruby Tower again.
"I believe there's no need for me to explain what's wrong with this building! And today just happens to be the eighteenth anniversary of the fire."
"Isn't that the memorial day?!"
Everyone's face changed slightly.
"That's not good at all!"
"I've been in this building before. The corridors are long, and there are few windows. It's a trap for the spirits! The souls of those who died miserably can't escape and are trapped inside. On this memorial day, their resentment will surely surge to the sky!"
Everyone's expressions became solemn.
"No wonder the requirements for joining were so simple; it turns out it's not simple at all!"
"Dozens of people died in the fire in this building. If such a number of vengeful spirits act together, we could be in grave danger if we're not careful."
"That fire was strange from the beginning!"
"Actually, this building itself is a place of evil, and a fire was bound to happen."
"You see, the color of the building's exterior is red, which is known in feng shui to represent fire. Additionally, both inside and outside the building, there are many pointed decorations, which are called Lianzhen sha."
"Both of these are geomantic features that easily lead to fires, like placing two pieces of dry kindling in the building that ignite at the slightest spark."
"And the spark that ignites the kindling, naturally, is the Hongbai sha on that day!"
"When the Hongbai sha collides, it's like dry kindling meeting a raging fire!"
"I had advised some friends not to buy apartments here, but they didn't listen. They scrambled to buy a haunted house, losing money was the least of their worries; it's a miracle they escaped with their lives."
"How could the construction boss not have consulted a feng shui master before starting the project? Such obvious feng shui taboos were ignored, leading to the unnecessary deaths of so many people!"
"Who knows? I heard the developer was from out of town. He lived in the building himself and also perished in the fire..."
The crowd was in an uproar, discussing the issues with the building.
Lu Fei and Jing Jian listened silently, exchanging glances.
This test was indeed not as simple as it seemed!"