I Have A Cultivation World

Chapter 705: Chapter 425: Magical Treasure Embryo_2

“By the way, the president announced this year that he would be offering some additional rewards to outstanding students…”

Having been in the Student Council for many years, Chen Mobai knew many others from the Metaphysical Class who would heed his call to join. He didn’t plan on keeping this news to himself, so he announced it directly in front of everyone present.

“Really!”

As expected, everyone was taken aback upon hearing that Cheng Xuan would personally forge the Magic Artifact embryos. Their breaths hitched in excitement.

A personal customization from a Rank-5 Artifact Refiner was usually something only Gold Core cultivators from the Daoist Academy would get. Even they did not get such a treatment.

Considering their luck in landing such a good opportunity, everyone quickly started thinking of ways they could produce a Rank-3 object in the shortest time possible as soon as they received confirmation from Chen Mobai.

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“I’ve told you the news, but since the Daoist Academy has yet to officially announce it, kindly keep it within the Student Council and do not divulge it to anyone else.”

Chen Mobai gave a final reminder, and everyone nodded seriously, thanking him while beginning to discuss this big news.

Zhongli Tianyu remained unperturbed, showing no interest at all as he ascended the stairs.

His Bagua Mirror was already a top-grade Legal Treasure of the Daoist Academy. In its perfect state, it was even a Rank-5, sufficient for his use until reaching Nascent Soul Formation – even higher Realms. Therefore, he had barely any interest or energy in cultivating and refining other magic artifacts.

“Jialan, let’s find a quiet office to discuss about the Rank-3 talisman making.”

After saying this, Chen Mobai immediately led Zhuang Jialan to the second floor conference room with a pleasant demeanor.

“Head, which Rank-3 talisman do you plan on crafting?”

Zhuang Jialan was very clear about Chen Mobai’s talent. He was a true genius who could achieve anything he set his mind to.

“These are the ten talismans for my Rank-3 Talisman Maker exam. Which one do you think is the easiest?”

Chen Mobai’s words revealed a bit of his own insecurity, but Zhuang Jialan assumed that he wanted to approach talisman study by focusing on the basics, building from simple to complex, so she arranged the ten talismans in order of complexity.

“The Dividing Soul Talisman would be the easiest to study, but it’s also the hardest if you want to master weaving reality with illusion. However, if you just want to complete a Rank-3 talisman, you can start with this one.”

“After casting the Youth Talisman, one can maintain their youthful appearance for a period of time. The duration depends on the grade of the talisman. The initiation is quite difficult, though, so you can put it off for later.”

“This Paper People, Paper Horse Talisman, is a simplified version of the Six Ding and Six Jia Immortal Talisman. The next level above is the Bean-Soldier Talisman, which is considered one of the most challenging systems of talisman cultivation in our Daoist Academy.”

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After hearing Zhuang Jialan’s analysis, Chen Mobai instantly understood that he probably wouldn’t pass his exam.

However, he was mentally prepared for this. After all, due to the incident with Meng Huang earlier this year, he had neglected his studies. If it weren’t for the Divine Consciousness Breakthrough, he would have regretted his decision.

“Jialan, thanks for helping me analyze these. These talismans and talisman inks are produced by my own factory. Feel free to use them.”

After inviting Zhuang Jialan to help analyze the ten talismans for his Rank-3 Talisman Maker exam, Chen Mobai offered her some items as a way of showing gratitude. She accepted his gift without modesty, smiling.

Then Zhuang Jialan shared her experiences and insights from her own Rank-3 examination.

Leaving the Student Council, Chen Mobai returned to his own cabin.

Just when he was about to ponder over how to complete a Rank-3 talisman, he received a call from Meng Huang.

Meng Huang: [I see the light on in your room.]

Chen Mobai: [Yes, is there something you need?]

Meng Huang: […]

Meng Huang: [I’ve received the Solidifying Qi Liquid and Spirit Ascension Powder I ordered. Will you come up and help me verify their quality?]

While the backend of the Immortal Network was official, some products were contracted out to the top ten colleges or the hundred and twenty prefectures for refining and processing. As a result, there were chances of getting low-quality products that could be returned.

Chen Mobai had originally planned to study talismans tonight, but since Meng Huang had made this request and both items were ones he had taken the time to nab, it was necessary for him to check them out.

He just hoped there wouldn’t be any unexpected twists and turns.

However, by the time Chen Mobai flew there and had time to check the items, it was already noon the next day.

“The items are fine.”

Meng Huang herself cooked lunch as usual. Chen Mobai ate while checking out the Solidifying Qi Liquid and Spirit Ascension Powder, confirming their excellent quality.

“Mmm, I’m planning to start Foundation Establishment the day after tomorrow. What do you think?”

After putting the last serving of vegetables on the table, Meng Huang, dressed in an apron, sat down with a joyful expression and asked.

“That’s fine. Just like at the end of last year, you can go ahead and get a room first. Leave the door for me.”

After thinking it over, Chen Mobai felt that the sooner Meng Huang began her Foundation Establishment, the better. He nodded and encouraged her to get it done as quickly as possible.

Even if she didn’t succeed this time around – given that she had the threshold technique – she could try again in a month. As long as her luck wasn’t horrible, she should succeed within four or five attempts before graduating at the end of the year.

“This time, should I again resort to the Equaling Heaven Art?”

Meng Huang hesitated for a moment, then asked another question.

“That’s a minor technique. If you still place your hopes on such things, I can guarantee that you’ll still fail the Foundation Establishment, even with the threshold technique. You have to believe in yourself. You’re not the same as you were last year.”