There weren't many people in the inner area to begin with, and even fewer people came here to draw talismans, unlike the outer area where there was a long queue for people to draw the word "King" for their children.
Even though the line is not long, drawing the talisman is not as fast as directly writing the word "王". In addition, some people will make additional requests, so it will take more time.
However, the people queuing here don't mind taking this little bit of time, or perhaps they are people like Lu Yue who just need some free time to take a break.
There was a person in the front row who knew Lu Yue and they chatted for a while.
While chatting with Lu Yue, that person would glance at Feng Yi from time to time.
"Mr. Lu, are you bringing your relatives over to play?"
"No, he's a friend, a junior who graduated from the same school as me." Lu Yue said.
Feng Yi was wearing a mask, so the man didn't recognize him directly, but he always felt that Feng Yi looked a little familiar. He wanted to test him a few more times, but it was already his turn, so he immediately collected his thoughts and focused all his attention on the talismans.
The person in front entered the small room, and Lu Yue and Feng Yi moved one seat forward.
It's their turn next.
Lu Yue said to Feng Yi: "I changed into a short-sleeved T-shirt on purpose to make it easier to draw talismans!"
Feng Yi laughed and said, "Do you still believe this?"
Lu Yue paused, "Tsk, how can I explain this? I don't believe in other things, but as businessmen, we have some spiritual sustenance in this regard. That's how people are. We have to find a reason for everything."
Feng Yi: "I understand. Selective superstition."
Lu Yue laughed but did not refute. After all, he was not the only one who did this. There were many people who had this kind of "spiritual sustenance".
Without continuing the topic, Lu Yue said: "I think people like you who often come into contact with snakes can actually give it a try to get rid of the snake smell on your body.
"This master of drawing talismans is quite famous in the business circle of Yongcheng. The Chamber of Commerce had to work hard to invite him this time. Come on, draw one for me, and I'll treat you!"
Drawing talismans here is not free, you have to pay for it. Different talismans have different prices.
There are some pre-drawn symbols. If not, we will draw one on the spot depending on the customer's needs.
"Tell the master what you need and what kind of effect you want, and he will help you choose the most suitable one."
Lu Yue gave Feng Yi some advice, "Since you often have to deal with poisonous snakes, you might as well find someone who can remove poisons, eliminate plagues and stop evil."
Feng Yi was silent.
Let’s put aside whether or not you have this kind of “spiritual sustenance” for now, and just buy a talisman as if you were choosing a decorative pendant. When choosing a pendant, don’t you also have to pick a favorite color or shape
But forget about the “detoxification” or anything like that.
The poison cannot be removed, it is a slush fund!
It is enough to just seek good fortune and avoid misfortune.
Feng Yi thought about it and asked, "Are you going to paint it directly on your arm?"
Lu Yue: "Yeah, I'll buy a few talismans drawn on talisman paper. But I want to draw one on my arm. I'm telling you, you must draw one on your hand, either the back of your hand or your arm. I know you don't believe in these things, but the Dragon Boat Festival is a bit of a ritual. Kids out there are drawing the word 'king' on their foreheads. Otherwise, you can just treat it as a one-time tattoo, it's pretty cool."
While we were chatting, the person in front had already finished drawing. However, his main purpose was to buy the talisman drawn on the talisman paper, so he just ritually tapped the palm of his hand with the realgar wine used to draw the talisman.
Before leaving, the man said hello to Lu Yue: "I'm leaving first. Mr. Lu, please go ahead."
His eyes swept over Feng Yi's face again, with some confusion, as if he had thought of something but was not sure.
Lu Yue walked towards the small room in front and called Feng Yi to join him.
Anyway, there is nothing to keep secret about drawing talismans here. Feng Yi just happens to not know much about this, so he demonstrates it first.
Feng Yi looked around the small room.
The venue is temporarily separated to protect the privacy of the guests to a certain extent.
It is not completely enclosed. People sitting in line outside can see the Taoist priests drawing talismans, but they cannot see the guests inside.
The air was filled with a strong smell of alcohol.
The wine used for drawing talismans contains realgar and some other ingredients, and its color is darker.
To Feng Yi, the smell was a little pungent.
There's no way around it. This is the downside of having a very sensitive sense of smell. Others may not be able to smell it, or it may not have much impact, but I can accurately capture the odor molecules.
However, after smelling it for a long time, I seem to develop some resistance and it is not as pungent as at the beginning.
At least I don't have the urge to sneeze continuously, and I can analyze the components of the smell.
The Taoist priest who drew the talisman had a kind face and spoke politely, without the arrogance of a "master".
And from the emotional information Feng Yi exudes, it can be seen that this person is very peaceful inside and is not pretending.
There was no impatience in the face of so many visitors.
Come to think of it, if he really had a bad temper, the organizer wouldn't have invited him here.
This Taoist recognized Lu Yue. Although they didn't exchange many pleasantries, from their brief eye contact and the emotional information on their bodies, Feng Yi could be sure that—
Lu Yue is definitely this person’s old customer!
The Taoist priest also recognized Feng Yi and showed a hint of surprise on his face. Then he smiled slightly and nodded slightly.
It’s not that he is really that powerful, he can see the essence through the phenomenon and recognize Feng Yi’s true form.
In fact, it was because he knew many famous people in Yongcheng through his skill of drawing talismans. After Feng Yi became famous on the Internet, the upper circles in Yongcheng mentioned Feng Yi many times. Of course, these people who were well-informed because of their business would also know Feng Yi.
Lu Yue sat down and first selected the talisman he wanted to buy, then had a brief conversation with the Taoist priest to confirm the rune he wanted to draw on his arm.
For this rune, Lu Yue washed his arms specially before coming here.
The Taoist priest drew talismans on Lu Yue's forearm. He had become very skilled at it after doing it so many times, so it didn't take him much time.
Lu Yue smiled and showed it to Feng Yi, "This is what it looks like when it's done. It's a little itchy, but I think I can bear it. Look, the arm painting!"
There is indeed an artistic feel to painting on the arms.
"Come on, you try it too." Lu Yue stood up from his chair and motioned Feng Yi to come over.
At this point, Feng Yi no longer hesitated and walked over, sat down, stretched out his arm, and asked the Taoist priest to draw a common amulet for him.
The Taoist priest painted very smoothly.
The Taoist master himself was surprised by how smooth it was.
His technique in drawing talismans was perfect, and he never made mistakes. It was just that sometimes, the skin and muscles on one's arm would tremble, causing a slight deviation when the brush was placed.
After all, human skin is not flat paper; the touch is different, and there are many influencing factors when drawing talismans.
Just like Lu Yue just now, when the pen fell on Lu Yue's arm, Lu Yue felt itchy, although the movement was not obvious and could not be seen after the drawing was completed, but as the person who drew the talisman, the Taoist priest knew the slight deviation.
But when drawing the talisman for Feng Yi, he drew it quite smoothly.
So smooth!
It was as if it was not affected by the brushstrokes at all. Every muscle, skin, and even every hair was so docile and stable...
Like fake!
This reminded the Taoist priest of the time when he used to practice drawing talismans on people, using a dummy to practice. Drawing talismans on the dummy's arm was like this, a similar feeling.
There is no interference and it is very stable.
There are no unnecessary breakpoints or twists when writing, and even the arc of the runes has no deviation!
Absolutely perfect!
so perfect!
This is the most perfect symbol he has drawn today!
He even wanted to take a picture with his mobile phone as a souvenir!
If he wasn't worried that the guest would feel offended, he would even want to reach out and pinch it: How did this arm grow, and why could such a perfect talisman be drawn on it!
Alas, I don’t know when I can draw such a perfect symbol again...
The Taoist priest looked at Feng Yi with even more kindness.
Feng Yi noticed the sudden change in the Taoist's emotions:
What's wrong with this Taoist priest
Why are you looking at me like that
No matter what, the talisman is finished.
Lu Yue came over to take a look and couldn't help but ask, "Why, I always feel that the symbol on your arm is more beautiful than mine?"
The Taoist priest next to him just smiled silently in response.
That’s all Lu Yue said.
The symbols he chose and the way he drew them were different from Feng Yi’s. Could this be the reason
Putting aside the subtle imbalance in his heart, Lu Yue asked Feng Yi: "How do you feel? Not bad, right?"
"Hmm." Feng Yi thought to himself, it just smells a bit bad.
Other than that, I don’t feel anything.
Even looking at the runes on his arm, Feng Yi felt a strange sense of pride in his heart.
Look!
Not only do I use realgar wine to draw talismans, I also use the Fahai bowl to eat!
Feng Yi bought a few more talismans drawn on talisman paper. Lu Yue wanted to pay for him, but he refused.
Feng Yi planned to give these talismans to the housekeeper and Xiaojia and others.
Even if there is no "spiritual sustenance" in this aspect, it can be used as a decoration with festive elements.
Coming out of the cubicle, Lu Yue said to Feng Yi in a somewhat excited tone:
"It smells all over, realgar isn't very pleasant, but it's only for today, so it's worth it. I don't think I can get close to insects and snakes now!"
Feng Yi paused, then explained: "Realgar does have an effect on snakes, but it's not as big as the legend says."
Lu Yue didn't care. "It doesn't matter. It can repel mosquitoes. I don't usually encounter snakes anyway."
There aren't so many snakes where he usually goes.
Mosquitoes are seen frequently.
This is what the ancients said, the fifth month of the lunar calendar is the active period for insects and snakes.
Lu Yue took Feng Yi for a walk around the event venue and told Feng Yi the time and location of the auction.
Feng Yi asked: "Are there any dress requirements for the charity auction?"
Lu Yue thought about it and shook his head, "There are no hard and fast rules. This is not a normal business reception. This time it has festive elements, so the requirements are more relaxed. I heard that some people will wear ancient costumes.
"You can wear whatever you want, but if you care about these things, you can dress a little more formally. If you don't care, you can just wear a T-shirt. But I suggest that you change into a long-sleeved shirt or a jacket. The auction will be indoors, and if the air conditioning is cold enough, it will be a bit cold, so don't catch a cold."
Lu Yue still thought that Feng Yi sneezed because he caught a cold or had an allergy or something. He thought about it and it seemed that he didn't hear Feng Yi sneeze again after that.
"Do you have a place to rest?" Lu Yue asked. "Our company has rented a hotel suite nearby. Employees in the exhibition area can rest there. I'll go there later. There's a lounge there. You can also lie down there for a while."
"No, I have plans." Feng Yi said.
"Okay." Lu Yue knew that Feng Yi had enough money, so there was no need for him to book a room in any hotel.
Lu Yue asked someone to bring two documents over and handed them to Feng Yi.
"This is what I have found out about the items that will be auctioned so far. If you are interested, you can make preparations to buy them."
"The one below is the copper coin that Mr. Fu is going to auction. I asked a friend, and that copper coin alone is worth at least one million. But in an auction of this nature, the final price may be 5 to 10 times higher, so you have an idea."
"They say they are contributing to charity, but, you know what I mean. Most people use this kind of auction to curry favor, raise their own value, or use it to enter a certain circle."
"The Fu family is also a wealthy and powerful family in Yongcheng. Mr. Fu's status here is similar to your grandfather's status in Yangcheng. There are many people who want to show their faces in front of him."
Lu Yue had a business dinner later, so he couldn't wander around the venue like Feng Yi. He had to go back and change clothes first to cover the rune on his arm.
After giving Feng Yi a few reminders, Lu Yue left in a hurry.
Feng Yi came to the parking lot with the information.
The car I drove out was a modified version. The interior space was large enough to be used as a short resting place.
Of course, this is only for ordinary people. For Feng Yi, this is only suitable for a short rest of mimicry.
Don't consider nearby hotels, it's not safe.
Since I can’t turn back into my original form anyway, I might as well just sleep in the car.
Xiaojia is already waiting in the parking lot.
Feng Yi opened the bag containing the talismans in his hand and took out one and gave it to Xiao Jia.
Xiaojia looked at the talisman in front of him.
Feng Yi: "This was painted by a Taoist priest at the Cultural Arts Festival. It's a lucky charm. It can also be used as a pendant."
Xiaojia took it and heard Feng Yi say:
"I bought quite a few, including ones that ward off evil spirits and ward off disasters. They were painted with realgar wine and have a bit of a smell."
Xiaojia: “?!”
He looked at the talisman in his hand.
Feng Yi's voice was in my ears: "Let's go to the restaurant on the corner for dinner. It has good reviews online..."
Xiaojia looked at Feng Yi who was thinking about where to eat, and then looked at the talisman in his hand.
I suddenly felt at ease.
Before going out to find food, Feng Yi asked Xiao Jia to stay outside the car while he took a short rest.
Xiaojia didn't ask any more questions and just waited outside the car diligently.
Inside the car, Feng Yi stretched out his arm.
Although I have developed resistance to various odors such as realgar after smelling it for a long time, and the pungent feeling is no longer so strong, I still don’t like to smell it all the time.
Feng Yi's eye sockets suddenly shrank into vertical lines.
A layer of scales appeared on the arm with runes painted on it.
As these scales emerged, it seemed as if an invisible force disintegrated all the residual substances originally attached to the surface of the arm!
The runes drawn on his arm also disappeared.
In an instant, it disappeared completely.
Apart from the smell of alcohol and other odors on his clothes, Feng Yi could no longer smell the smell of realgar wine on his body.
Due to the switching of states, even if the body does not completely return to its original form, there will still be some changes.
For example, weight.
Xiaojia, who was guarding outside, discovered that the four wheels of the car suddenly deflated downward, as if they were suddenly subjected to gravity.
Then it returned to its original state.