Chapter 295: Chapter 236: Dayan Sect Recruitment
Jiang Cheng sorted through the Demonic Tao cultivation techniques while considering the Dayan Sect’s recruitment expansion.

First and foremost, it was clear that Jiang Cheng had no intention of adopting the majority of sects’ “select the best” recruitment strategy.

This was just like when he had initially hired Liu Qing to work.

What he needed was a diligent, down-to-earth, and reliable Talisman delivery person, not some “talisman-knowledgeable” top student.

Given Jiang Cheng’s conditions at the time, a top student would have been counterproductive.

Instead, Liu Qing, “without any skills,” fitted very well with their studio.

Throughout the past half-year or so, interpersonal relationships at the studio were harmonious with no conflicts—as long as he, the boss, conceded quickly, corrected his mistakes, and did not repeat them, there would be no cause for employee dissatisfaction.

With Liu Qing as a precedent, Jiang Cheng prepared to recruit some honest and dependable new disciples for the Dayan Sect based on practical considerations.

As for cultivation talent, it wasn’t a concern for Jiang Cheng, mainly because the Dayan Sect had version benefits; standing at the wind’s peak, even a pig could fly. Talents were the least of his worries.

Jiang Cheng suddenly felt someone watching him from behind.

Turning around, he found both Liu Qing and Yue Linger staring at him.

However, Liu Qing was staring continuously, while Yue Linger glanced for a while then guiltily looked elsewhere.

“What’s up?” asked Jiang Cheng.

“Liang Lu,” said Liu Qing.

The instigator next to them, Jiang Cheng’s heartless little cotton coat Yue Linger, was already fully empathizing with the pressure.

Liu Jie is truly loyal; she’s really up for it when things come up!

She had just mentioned Liang Lu to her a minute ago.

Thought she would wait a while.

But she didn’t expect her to question Jiang Cheng right away.

Truly worthy of being a senior sister who joined the sect first.

Is that her strength and confidence?

Yue Linger asked herself, knowing she didn’t have the courage to speak to Jiang Cheng like Liu Qing did.

She couldn’t even refuse Jiang Cheng’s requests, let alone make demands of him.

But fortunately, there was Liu Qing!

What she couldn’t do didn’t mean Liu Qing couldn’t.

Liu Jie, pressure Jiang Cheng for me!

“Liang Lu? How do you know? Did Yue tell you?” Jiang Cheng was quite surprised.

He hadn’t expected Liu Qing and Yue Linger to be so close as to gossip together.

“Yes.”

Snake nodded.

“Liang Lu, she…”

Jiang Cheng briefly introduced Liang Lu to Liu Qing.

After listening intently, Liu Qing responded with an “Oh,” then bowed her head back to work, and that was that.

Yue Linger: ???

Seeing Liu Qing being so unhelpful, Yue Linger became anxious: Liu Jie, you’ve got to stand up!

Why surrender to Jiang Cheng so easily!

You’re his roommate!

First come, first served for the masterpiece; beat him hard!

Your weakness today is indulging his crimes of tomorrow!

“Yue,” Jiang Cheng called out.

“Here,” she responded.

“I’ve just sorted out some cultivation techniques; you can take them to make rubbings.”

“Oh.”

Yue Linger silently went over to Jiang Cheng, packed up the Demon Sect cultivation techniques he had taken from the shelf, and left.

Jiang Cheng looked at Yue Linger and said, “Yue, do you have something to say to me?”

Yue Linger blinked, her eyes clear, “No, nothing.”

“Good, then what do you want to eat tonight? I plan to treat everyone.”

Yue Linger didn’t have any particular cravings, but she knew Liu Qing liked to eat meat, “There’s a barbecue buffet opposite Qingxuan University. I heard it’s quite good.”

“Did you hear it from Liang Lu?”

“No, no, from other friends.”

Yue Linger was afraid Jiang Cheng would ask her why she told Liu Qing about Liang Lu, wondering if she had an ulterior motive to stir trouble?

But Jiang Cheng didn’t overthink it: “Okay, tell Shen later, and we’ll go there.”

“Oh.”

Shen Menghan was very efficient, always coming immediately when her sister called.

However, there was a little confusion over the seating arrangement in the car.

The contention was over who would sit in the passenger seat.

In the end, Yue Linger took the passenger seat, and Liu Qing sat in the back next to Jiang Cheng.

Shen Menghan, who was in the driver’s seat, remained silent throughout; she understood that this battle was out of her league.

In the car, Liu Qing asked, “Liang Lu, a friend?”

Yue Linger’s scalp tingled in the passenger seat.

Fine move, Liu Jie is just waiting here!

Asking during the drive so Jiang Cheng can’t escape?

What a cunning close siege!

I must see how Jiang Cheng is going to wriggle out of this one.

However, Jiang Cheng’s answer was plain and simple, “I know her, but I wouldn’t call her a friend. She came to me to buy talismans twice, but I didn’t sell to her the last time.”

“Oh.”

Getting the answer she wanted, Liu Qing had no further objections.

Whether or not Liang Lu bought talismans was of no concern to her as long as Liang Lu wasn’t Jiang Cheng’s female friend.

Is that it?

Yue Linger was greatly disappointed.

Liu Jie was too easily fooled.

How could one so readily trust a man, talking of talisman partners, clearly an ambiguous relationship.

In any case, Yue Linger didn’t believe Liang Lu could remain untouched by Jiang Cheng.

Actually, when compared to most female cultivators, Liu Qing was not easy to deceive. Her innate talent let her easily recognize lies and emotions.

In other words, any scoundrel was transparent in front of Liu Qing.

But Jiang Cheng was always straightforward.

So every time, what Liu Qing heard was Jiang Cheng’s honest, serious, and solid response; for a monster that reasoned, she had no cause to be upset.

She was very reasonable and wouldn’t sulk without reason.

Don’t believe it? Ask her good friend Jiang Cheng.

…

Li Qingge had been worrying about how to expose Jiang Cheng’s true face to Liang Lu. Little did she know, the opportunity didn’t even need to be created; it came knocking at her doorstep!