124: Chapter 124 The Taoist said

Director Yu Jin looked to be about fifty years old; as a director, he was in his prime.

His buzz cut and thick, short eyebrows were dark and dense, giving him a very spirited appearance.

While Lin Chuyan was observing him, Director Yu Jin was also observing Lin Chuyan.

Li Mujian was the actor Director Yu Jin had decided on to play the role of Xibo Hou Jichang back when he was writing the script.

When Master Li first said he would send a disciple over, Director Yu Jin thought it would be Zhang Wentang, but he never expected that Master Li had another closed-door disciple!

The most shocking part was that it turned out to be Lin Chuyan!

When he first heard this news, Director Yu Jin almost dropped his jaw.

Then, over this period, he started seeing the guy stirring up trouble online, clashing with one person after another, constantly trending on the hot searches—it was quite the spectacle.

Because he had to audition Lin Chuyan, he was even curious enough to listen to the song "General."

After listening, he had only one thought: "Hmm, all I can say is, he's making a very new kind of music..."

However, it seemed young people really liked it; these past few days, he had even heard many of the young staff members discussing the song, and they were mostly praising it.

Wow, Li Mujian's closed-door disciple is actually a Singer? Who would believe that?

Director Yu Jin searched for the films Lin Chuyan had acted in; his work list included: "hunting blue star" and "seven days of pursuit."

One was a notoriously terrible film, and the other was an internet movie...

The remaining upcoming works included web dramas and movies, but none were leading roles.

Director Yu Jin felt very uncertain, but when he thought about how the guy was Li Mujian's disciple, he felt a bit curious.

Yes, that was exactly the contradictory mindset he had.

Now that he finally saw him in person, his first impression was that this kid was damn handsome.

The second impression was that his physique was good. He was tall, but he didn't hunch or slouch; his posture was upright, and he looked spirited.

The third impression: "Hmm? Is his facial expression management a bit too perfect?"

Director Yu Jin was a well-known director in the industry, to say nothing of his status on this "Fengshen" set, where his word was law, and everyone had to greet him with a smile.

At first, he didn't notice anything, but as he looked at the faint smile on the guy's face, the more he analyzed it, the more off it felt—there was no arrogance, just... it was too calm, as if they were equals.

Lin Chuyan, of course, didn't know the guy was thinking so much. As a transmigrator, he simply had a natural lack of awe for these big stars and directors of Blue Star.

He immediately reached out to shake his hand and introduced himself.

"Good. When Master Li mentioned you to me, I couldn't quite believe it, but you really are a talent."

Lin Chuyan didn't know the guy's personality, but bringing up work proactively was never wrong, so he didn't indulge in small talk and went straight to the point: "You're too kind, Director Yu Jin. When shall we start? I'm ready anytime, I'll wait for your arrangement."

This straightforward attitude toward work suited Director Yu Jin's temperament quite well: "Then let's do it now!"

Lin Chuyan nodded without a word and followed Director Yu Jin to another room.

Ding! The system's voice suddenly rang out.

[New quest triggered: Casting]

[Quest requirement: Successfully enter the Fengshen Training Camp and obtain a role]

[Quest reward: Treasure Chest (Silver)]

Lin Chuyan thought about it and decided to just use the remaining 40 basic attribute points.

He added 20 points each to "Lines" and "Acting." After adding them, "Lines" became 70 points, and "Acting" became 75 points; this way, his chances of success were much higher.

Upon entering the room, besides Director Yu Jin, there were two other casting directors. The three men sat to one side, leaving the space for Lin Chuyan, and thus the audition began.

Director Yu Jin spoke up: "Our audition is a bit different from other crews. As you should know, there is a training camp waiting afterward, and it's very likely there will be another round of eliminations. Some things I can hire people to teach, but some things are hard to teach. To avoid future trouble, let's test some of the hard-to-teach aspects today, and that should be about it."

Lin Chuyan nodded in agreement, and then, immediately after opening his mouth, he stunned the three directors opposite him.

"No problem, Director Yu Jin. I heard from my teacher that the training camp has Acting classes, Action classes, Equestrian classes, Cultural classes, Film Appreciation classes, Music classes, and Dance classes? As for Acting, I am an actor myself. As for Action, I have mastered the Five-Step Fist, so I have a foundation. I can also ride horses! I've read quite a few of the original Fengshen-related novels and books related to the film. Besides that, I am also a Singer, skilled in the Guitar and other instruments; hmm, and Dancing is not a problem for me either."

Director Yu Jin: "..." What does that mean? Are you saying you're an all-rounder? Then why even audition? Should I just guarantee you a spot?

Director Yu Jin originally had a decent impression of him, but at this moment, it was completely gone.

He had never seen someone spout such nonsense before; for a moment, he even forgot that the person in front of him was introduced by Li Mujian.

The room fell silent; the directors looked at each other, none of them speaking.

Finally, one of the casting directors said: "You say you know the Five-Step Fist, why don't you... show us a set?"

Lin Chuyan didn't waste words; he took off his jacket, said nothing, and started punching.

Parallel stance with cupped fist, bow stance with punch, horse stance with punch, rest stance with cover strike, knee lift with palm thrust, drop stance with palm strike, and finally, the closing stance.

This fist technique was basic and not difficult, but he had practiced it rain or shine ever since he transmigrated. Every movement could be said to be engraved in his heart, and performing it now, it was smooth and fluid, possessing a certain charm.

The directors weren't blind; after watching, their thoughts shifted: Is this for real? If so, the whole list he mentioned earlier—could that all be true as well?

Director Yu Jin's eyes lit up. His film really needed actors with good physical conditions, and he valued whether the actors possessed the "wildness" that fit the characters. He hoped to see the perseverance, strength, and primitive vitality of ancient warriors in them.

He originally thought the guy was bragging, but after that set of basic fist techniques, it was clean and crisp, without a hint of effeminacy; it really fit what he had in mind.

After his mind cleared, he remembered again that the person in front of him was Li Mujian's disciple.

Good heavens, would Li Mujian accept a disciple casually? If he didn't have real skills, could he be Li Mujian's closed-door disciple? That was impossible!

Besides, he had to give Master Li face. Today was just a formality; Director Yu Jin thought very clearly that no matter what, he had to let him enter the training camp before eliminating him.

So he smiled, treating it as casual chat, speaking to both the casting director beside him and Lin Chuyan: "When Master Li mentioned you to me, I didn't quite believe it. Well, putting everything else aside, this physical skill is much better than the others... Let's try the Lines now; shall I give you a script?"

Lin Chuyan shook his head: "If possible, I would like to use the Lines I prepared in advance. Director, would you like to listen to them first?"

To be honest, this was the first time Director Yu Jin had seen such a thing...

Putting other things aside, he was becoming more and more interested in Lin Chuyan. What, were there more surprises?

Director Yu Jin didn't waste words either: "Go ahead!"

Then. As soon as he finished speaking, he saw Lin Chuyan's eyes suddenly change, and his entire temperament shifted.

If he had previously been relaxed, harmless, and gentle, looking like a sunny and cheerful big boy.

At this moment, he stood tall and elegant, his expression serious and cold, as if he didn't care about many things, but his brows were lowered, the corners of his mouth slightly lifted, yet he seemed to carry a hint of humility.

This otherworldly temperament, in Director Yu Jin's eyes, made him inexplicably feel that the person in front of him seemed like... an ethereal and transcendent Daoist?

The next second, the Daoist's voice sounded. Neither servile nor overbearing, clear, crisp, and unambiguous.

The Daoist bowed slightly and said: "This disciple is from the sect of Master Yuding of Jinxia Cave on Yuquan Mountain, surnamed Yang, given name Jian; obeying my master's orders, I have come to serve at your side, Uncle-Master."