Chapter 1216: Five-Level Heaven Concealment Talisman

After news of Chen Mobai's arrival spread, Grandmaster Yu Yi, the headmaster of the Heavenly Scroll Academy, immediately rushed over.

She was clearly surprised, not expecting the passing of a retired teacher from the academy to attract Chen Mobai, a leader of the Immortal Sect.

However, with a brief recollection, she remembered the relationship between Song Zheng and Chen Mobai.

"Sisi was also an excellent representative of my Heavenly Scroll Academy back then; I originally intended to focus on her development. Her years of service are now nearly sufficient. I'll see if I can submit her name when the next batch of Elixir Cultivation Pills is being refined." Grandmaster Yu Yi, standing by Chen Mobai, looked at Mo Simin and Song Sisi, the mother and daughter, entertaining guests in front of Song Zheng's portrait nearby, and couldn't help but speak.

Over the years, she had fully integrated into the Martial Instrument lineage. Now that she had found Song Sisi, a student who was both an insider and connected to Chen Mobai, she naturally wanted to promote her, hoping to cultivate the next generation's leader for the Heavenly Scroll Academy after herself.

"What a pity," Chen Mobai said, "if I had known earlier, I would have arranged for her to be on this batch's list."

Chen Mobai shook his head regrettably after hearing this. This time, all the slots for the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pills, which he had requested the Three Great Halls to refine for Chen Xingxing, were already filled. Although he could change them at any time, doing so would leave too obvious a trace. It was better to let nature take its course.

Chen Mobai then inquired about Song Sisi's abilities and resume. Grandmaster Yu Yi actually had some impression: "She's quite skilled in talisman crafting, having already qualified as a third-tier Talisman Master. She's currently a member of the Talisman Master Association in the Weiyu Grotto-heaven. Her father, little Song, mainly taught her well."

Chen Mobai felt a slight regret after hearing this. If she had been a spirit plant cultivator, Hua Zijing could have arranged for her to work at the General Bureau of Forestry, alongside Chen Xiaohei.

"Since she's Old Song's daughter and her years of service are sufficient, she should be given a chance to achieve Elixir Cultivation. Next time the Three Great Halls refine Elixir Cultivation Pills, you can apply according to the procedure. Tell Zijing about it then; I'll also speak with her beforehand."

Grandmaster Yu Yi nodded gently after hearing Chen Mobai's words.

At this time, guests began to arrive one by one. Chen Mobai had directly used Grand Void Teleportation after receiving the news, and Yu Yi also practiced Void Walking, making them among the earliest arrivals. Both of them held distinguished statuses, and even sitting in a corner, they attracted frequent glances from the guests. Some bolder individuals even tried to approach them to make connections. However, Song Sisi had been observing the situation on their side and stopped many people. Chen Mobai secretly nodded in approval.

He hadn't left after paying his respects because he was waiting for Yan Bingxuan, who couldn't teleport and was still on a plane. However, if he and Yu Yi stayed there for too long, it might cause complications or even disturb the peaceful rest of Song Zheng's soul.

"My dear niece," Chen Mobai beckoned to Song Sisi and said, "please tell your mother that I'll be leaving now. Inform me of the burial date, and I will come." Song Sisi nodded repeatedly.

Afterwards, Chen Mobai proactively added Song Sisi's contact information. With her seeing him off, he walked to the door and teleported away with Yu Yi.

Since he still needed to attend the funeral, Chen Mobai didn't return directly to Wangwu Grotto-heaven. Of course, he had left a second primordial spirit at home to prevent Chen Xiaohei from taking advantage of the opportunity to bother Chen Xingxing again.

Then, at Yu Yi's invitation, he went to the Heavenly Scroll Academy. Conveniently, the talisman ink he had placed in his Dharma Realm for drying, intended for crafting Heaven-Concealing Talismans, was nearly air-dried. In this regard, Yu Yi was the most professional in the Immortal Sect, and she had also made the talisman ink. Chen Mobai took it out for her to appraise.

"The power of the Dharma Realm is truly profound," Yu Yi exclaimed in admiration after inspecting it. "The drying level is already suitable for grinding and drawing, and the quality is excellent." If traditional methods had been followed, it would have taken at least several more years.

"Here are some Fifth-tier talisman papers I've prepared. Which type do you think is most suitable?"

Chen Mobai felt relieved after hearing Yu Yi confirm that the talisman ink was fine. After all, using the Dharma Realm's artificial environment to accelerate the air-drying of talisman ink could easily lead to a decline in quality. With the crucial talisman ink issue resolved, and given Yu Yi's heaven-defying printing ability with the "Square-Inch Scroll," the Fifth-tier Heaven-Concealing Talismans could essentially be considered halfway to success.

"Since I've never refined one before, I can't make any guarantees," Yu Yi said, taking a box from Chen Mobai. "It might be necessary to cut off a corner to test it first, which could result in some loss." As she opened it, her mouth fell open in utter shock.

Inside the box were twelve stacks of different Fifth-tier talisman papers. There were leaves from the Divine Sun Tree, skins of Fifth-tier demonic beasts like the Li Li and old Flood Dragon, and accumulations from other sacred lands in Eastern Continent. Given Chen Mobai's influence, if he were to request resources like Fifth-tier talisman paper, even the Deified Souls of Eastern Continent would grant his request. Some were even acquired by Zhang Pankong, who used his connections within the Ethereal Palace of Grand Emptiness to trade for them across the Five Continents and Four Seas using Enlightenment Tea.

Yu Yi had never seen so many Fifth-tier talisman papers in her life. It was known that throughout the Immortal Sect's history, there had only ever been seven types of Fifth-tier talisman paper. These were made from the leaves or bark of Fifth-tier spirit plants. Furthermore, they were almost always custom-made, with only a few sheets produced when needed. Yet, even under such circumstances, if a Fifth-tier Talisman Master failed, they would still be reviled for their incompetence and for wasting resources. Chen Mobai's current box contained at least a hundred sheets. Yu Yi had never experienced such a fortunate dilemma.

"True Monarch, this..." she stammered, unsure how to respond.

"These are all my personal accumulations, not exchanged from within the Boundary Gate," Chen Mobai explained, assuming Yu Yi had misunderstood and thought he had used Boundary Gate merit points. He then added solemnly, "You just need to know this; don't speak of it outside."

"Rest assured, True Monarch, I will absolutely not disclose this matter to a third person." Grandmaster Yu Yi nodded repeatedly, then excitedly took the box of Fifth-tier talisman papers and the air-dried talisman ink back to her studio, where she meticulously studied the Fifth-tier Heaven-Concealing Talismans, preparing to fulfill Chen Mobai's request in her best possible state.

It was important to note that Grandmaster Yu Yi's cultivation had already broken through to the ninth layer of the Nascent Soul stage in recent years. She was the highest-ranked Nascent Soul cultivator within the Martial Instrument lineage. Chen Mobai and Cheng Xuan, the two great Deified Souls, would soon depart from the Immortal Sect. If a new Deified Soul were to be promoted, Yu Yi would be the most suitable candidate. It was precisely for this reason that Yu Yi had been diligently cultivating since leaving the Purple Cloud Palace, striving to perfect her foundation and avoid any failure when the Deified Soul resources were distributed from above. However, despite the circumstances, Yu Yi wasn't sure if she would ultimately receive the Deified Soul resources, but she knew that Chen Mobai's word was final in this matter. Therefore, she approached everything Chen Mobai entrusted to her with immense enthusiasm and dedication.

After Chen Mobai provided the talisman paper, it signified his participation in the Heaven-Concealing Talisman refinement, and the auspicious attributes had already been imbued. Thus, he no longer disturbed Yu Yi.

Just then, Yan Bingxuan sent him a message. She had just gotten off the plane, and Chen Mobai found it inconvenient to pick her up, so they agreed to meet at the funeral. Chen Mobai calculated the time and, deeming it appropriate, teleported there.

Yan Bingxuan stood beside Mo Simin, gently comforting her. In front of her good friend, Mo Simin finally broke down in tears. Chen Mobai's arrival naturally drew the attention of those present. However, it was already evening, and there weren't many people, with a significant number being relatives from both families who had traveled from Danxia City. Chen Mobai spoke amiably with a few of the old acquaintances. As they chatted, Chen Mobai also saw that Yan Bingxuan had calmed Mo Simin's emotions and finished her conversation with the acquaintances beside her. He then went to Song Zheng's portrait, offered an incense stick, and subsequently left with Yan Bingxuan.

Yan Bingxuan chose to stay at a hotel in Weiyu Grotto-heaven. After receiving her room number, Chen Mobai teleported directly inside. Afterwards, as they nestled in bed, Yan Bingxuan sighed, "Sigh, it seems Simin doesn't have many years left to live either." Of their high school classmates, only the two of them had successfully achieved Elixir Cultivation. The rest were either already deceased, like Song Zheng, or were in the dying stages, like Mo Simin. At this moment, Yan Bingxuan felt extremely fortunate to have Chen Mobai's resources assisting her; otherwise, she doubted she would have successfully achieved Elixir Cultivation.

"Lifespan is determined by heaven," Chen Mobai said. "I'll see if I can help nurture their daughter to become talented. If Old Song's spirit has awareness in the afterlife and sees his daughter achieve Elixir Cultivation, he'll surely be very comforted." Chen Mobai mentioned his arrangements, and Yan Bingxuan nodded, thanking him on Mo Simin's behalf. Earlier, when the two friends were chatting, Mo Simin had brought up the matter, saying that with Song Zheng's death, her only concern was her daughter. It was clear that her words carried less weight than Yan Bingxuan's appeal to Chen Mobai. Even if Yan Bingxuan felt embarrassed, she had intended to voice her best friend's final request. To her surprise, Chen Mobai had already made the arrangements, which made her feel even more certain that she hadn't misjudged him. Her man was compassionate and righteous.

For the next few days, Chen Mobai and Yan Bingxuan stayed in the hotel room, only leaving when it was time for Song Zheng's burial. After Mo Simin learned of Chen Mobai's promise from Yan Bingxuan, she felt at peace. After the funeral procession was complete, she, too, permanently closed her eyes. In response, Yan Bingxuan had no choice but to change her flight and stay with Chen Mobai in the room for another period.

After Song Sisi had completed her mother's funeral as well, Chen Mobai gave her Hua Zijing's contact information, assuring her that Hua Zijing would arrange everything.

After seeing Yan Bingxuan off, Chen Mobai received good news. Yu Yi had completed the refinement of the first Fifth-tier Heaven-Concealing Talisman.