This meal, Gong Xiangyu found it hard to enjoy his food.

Meanwhile, downstairs, Chen Mobai was laughing and chatting with Lu Hongsheng and others, reminiscing about the various embarrassing incidents from their high school days.

“You’re really something. Yuanqing tried to follow your lead and break through to Foundation Establishment, but he failed.”

Shi Jingjing looked at the radiant Chen Mobai and couldn’t help but sigh.

“Oh, is he alright?”

Chen Mobai had a deep impression of Shi Yuanqing, after all, he was the genius second only to himself in their batch at Immortal Gate High School No. 5. During a spell duel, he had a breakthrough to the ninth level of Qi Refining on the spot, which astonished the representatives from the Daoist academies.

“He suffered some loss of qi and blood. Xu Yuan rushed over to take care of him. Fortunately, he didn’t fall back in his cultivation level.”

It seems he didn’t manage to master the critical technique.

After hearing Shi Jingjing’s words, Chen Mobai felt pity for Shi Yuanqing.

Having been admitted to Taiyuan Academy, he definitely had the chance to come into contact with the critical technique. However, this profound skill was extremely dependent on talent, and even within the four great Daoist academies, there were some who couldn’t comprehend it.

“By the way, wasn’t Cao Yaling supposed to come with you? Why don’t I see her?”

After making a round and clinking glasses with Song Zheng, who was sitting in a corner, Chen Mobai couldn’t find this old classmate and asked Shi Jingjing upon returning to his seat.

“She sensed an opportunity to break through in her cultivation of the Hollow Spirit Eyes and didn’t want to miss it, so she didn’t come.”

Hearing this, Chen Mobai remembered.

These two female classmates, both among the top in their batch, were cultivating the Spirit Eyes technique. He was just about to concoct the Clear Vision Bamboo Spirit Dew; perhaps he could also practice this technique on the side.

“You want to cultivate it too? It’s not impossible, but we cultivate this mainly to inherit the jade store. It’s not much help for cultivation.”

Shi Jingjing hesitated before reminding Chen Mobai, not wanting her classmate with a promising future to waste time on a technique of little significance.

“I should be able to enter the back mountain of the Weapon Dancing Immortal Gate next year and choose a suitable magical weapon for myself from the Myriad Treasures Grotto. If I master this technique, it will definitely be helpful then.”

“The Myriad Treasures Grotto?”

Many people were unaware of this place.

Just as Chen Mobai was about to explain, Song Zheng, sitting in the corner, spoke up.

He had read about the Myriad Treasures Grotto in the books at the Heavenly Tome Academy.

After he finished speaking, everyone looked at Chen Mobai with even more envy.

“Old Chen, you’re so awesome. Will you choose a third-rank magical weapon when the time comes?”

“Nonsense, how could a mere third-rank be enough? At least a fourth-rank!”

“When we started high school, I knew Old Chen was extraordinary. With his purple aura and astonishing fortune, I think he might even obtain an unparalleled fifth-rank treasure!”

Hearing this, Chen Mobai felt a headache coming on.

These guys were getting more and more ridiculous as they drank, with over ninety percent of the thousand students who entered the Myriad Treasures Grotto only obtaining second-rank magical weapons.

On average, only one lucky person every twenty years would obtain a third-rank magical weapon.

As for a fourth-rank magical weapon, the last person to obtain one was the current headmaster of the Weapon Dancing Academy, and that was over six hundred years ago.

A fifth-rank?

It seemed like the Myriad Treasures Grotto didn’t even have divine artifacts of that level!

Seeing his classmates getting more and more irrational in their praise, Chen Mobai quickly raised his glass to change the subject.

“When you have time, come to my house. With your current realm, only my father can discuss the Spirit Eyes technique with you.”

At the end of the gathering, Shi Jingjing left these words behind.

Her father was the master appraiser of jewelry, jade, and ancient magical treasures in Danxia City, as well as a Foundation Establishment cultivator.

After thanking her, Chen Mobai also conveyed his congratulations to Cao Yaling for her breakthrough.

The next day.

In the alchemy room of the Treasure Vase Medicine Shop, Chen Mobai was introducing “Verdant Wood Spirit Heart” to Yan Bingxuan.

This time she didn’t bring Mo Simin along, and with no one else present, Chen Mobai felt a sense of relief.

And on the side, Qing Nv was intently mixing Spirit Water.

“I understand.”

After explaining what he needed Yan Bingxuan’s help with, she nodded, showing a sudden realization, and assured him that she would complete the task.

“Is this where you guys are usually busy?”

Since Qing Nv still needed some time to mix the Spirit Water, Chen Mobai and Yan Bingxuan chatted while watching.

“Back in high school, the reason I was able to make such rapid progress in my cultivation before the college entrance exam was thanks to the Qi Supplementing Spirit Water refined by Qing Nv. She can be said to be the biggest help in my admission to the Weapon Dancing Academy.”

“Thousands of Qi Refining students in high school, but only those two hundred or so who got into the four great Daoist academies, you achieved today’s success all on your own.”

Yan Bingxuan was a serious person and shook her head earnestly, denying Chen Mobai’s modesty.

“Hahaha, you’re going to make me proud.”

“Snap!”

The glass container Qing Nv was mixing suddenly cracked, emitting a crisp sound, startling Chen Mobai.

“What’s wrong, what’s wrong?”

“It’s okay, the Spirit Water has been successfully refined, but ordinary containers can’t withstand its sealed medicinal power. I just need to switch to the Spirit-Sealing Bottle you bought.”

Qing Nv turned around, squinting and smiling, then spread her five fingers, gathered the shattered glass fragments, and threw them into the designated trash can.

Her other hand skillfully controlled a blue solution floating in mid-air and poured it into a square bottle that had been prepared earlier.

“Then that’s great, let’s start.”

Chen Mobai immediately said excitedly, then eagerly took out the Verdant Wood Spirit Heart and sat on the cushion in the corner of the alchemy room to begin absorbing and refining this spiritual object.

Qing Nv took a deep breath and then approached him with a bright smile.

Yan Bingxuan also silently came over.

The two women stood on either side of the handsome young man sitting cross-legged, holding the Verdant Wood Spirit Heart, watching strands of cyan light like willow fluff drift into Chen Mobai’s forehead.

They waited quietly.

…

“What kind of Spirit Eyes do you wish to cultivate?”

In the grand hall of Qingyu Pavilion, the largest jewelry and jade hall in Danxia City, a middle-aged man with a scholarly appearance and a goatee smiled and conversed with Chen Mobai.

“Uncle Shi, it’s like this. Because I’m cultivating the Pure Yang Scroll, I need to stare at flames for long periods, and recently I feel my vision has declined.”

“Also, I’m about to go to the Myriad Treasures Grotto, where there are numerous magical weapons. I want to choose one that suits me. To be honest, I definitely hope to pick a third-rank one.”

“So I wanted to ask you, a professional, if there is a Spirit Eyes technique that can easily look directly at flames and also see through the reality of magical weapons.”

This middle-aged man was Shi Jingjing’s father, named Shi Qujin, a rare third-rank treasure appraiser in Danxia City.

“Generally speaking, Spirit Eyes focus on a particular function. For example, the Hollow Spirit Eyes I cultivate are mainly used to see the spiritual energy contained in objects. If you want to pick magical weapons, you can cultivate this.”

“As for Spirit Eyes related to flames, there are indeed several. The top one I remember is the ‘Candling Dragon Divine Eye Technique’ from Kunpeng Academy.”

“Once mastered, you can control the Great Sun Fire, Taiyin Fire, and Star Fire. I don’t know if your Weapon Dancing Academy has it.”

Shi Qujin, a Foundation Establishment cultivator specializing in Spirit Eyes, resolved Chen Mobai’s doubts with just a few words.

“Thank you, Uncle. I’ll ask my teacher when I return to the academy. But just in case, besides the Candling Dragon Divine Eye Technique, are there any other options?”

Chen Mobai spoke and poured a full cup of tea for Shi Qujin.

Besides the two of them, Shi Jingjing and Cao Yaling were also present. The latter’s Hollow Spirit Eyes had reached a new level, but perhaps because she had just broken through, her eyes were brimming with spiritual light and she couldn’t contain it.

Chen Mobai also poured tea for the two old classmates, who immediately thanked him.

“The Star Observation Technique from the Star Gazing Academy, the Heavenly Phenomenon Eye from the Natural Academy, the Fiery Eyes from the Pure Yang Academy, and the Hollow Heaven Eye from the Heavenly Tome Academy are all possible.”

“You can check the introductions in the Immortal Gate’s spell library when you have time, compare them, but the best is definitely the Candling Dragon Divine Eye Technique.”

“And if you just want to look directly at flames, mastering the Hollow Spirit Eyes is fine, as long as you don’t stare directly at those high-grade natural spiritual fires.”

Chen Mobai took Shi Qujin’s words to heart.

The “Clear Vision Bamboo Spirit Dew” was already in the process of being concocted, and he didn’t want to waste the efficacy of this Spirit Water.

Moreover, he felt that he would definitely be able to find bargains in the Tianhe Realm later, so it was necessary to cultivate the Hollow Spirit Eyes.

As for the Candling Dragon Divine Eye Technique, it sounded very high-end and not suitable for him at the moment, so he didn’t consider it.

“Thank you, Uncle. This is the spirit wine brewed by my hometown, please try it.”

Chen Mobai didn’t come empty-handed to seek advice, but Shi Qujin still declined a few times before reluctantly accepting it.

“Come visit more often when you have time, nephew.”

After personally seeing Chen Mobai out, Shi Qujin turned to his daughter and disciple and asked.

“Does your classmate have a girlfriend?”

“He’s had one since high school.”

Shi Jingjing knew what her father meant and immediately cut off the topic he was about to delve into.

“What a pity, why didn’t you seize the opportunity?”

Faced with Shi Qujin’s regret, Shi Jingjing spoke of Chen Mobai’s romantic history without much enthusiasm.

“He has two girlfriends! One is a Heavenly Spiritual Root, and the other is an Ice Spiritual Root…”

“Ah, that won’t do. Polygamy is illegal in the Immortal Gate. You should advise him more. A great future should not be ruined by such a mistake.”

Shi Qujin was shocked after hearing this. He hadn’t realized that Chen Mobai was that kind of person!

“It’s not like they’re married yet, right?”

Suddenly, Cao Yaling said something that made Shi Qujin and Shi Jingjing look at each other in confusion.

“Disciple, you better not pursue this person.”

After learning about Chen Mobai’s “love history” from his daughter, Shi Qujin retracted his previous words and advised subtly.

“What are you thinking, Master!”

Cao Yaling also realized the ambiguity of her words just now and immediately explained.

On the other side, Chen Mobai boarded the bus, planning to go to Qing Nv’s rented apartment.

However, as soon as he got on the bus, he frowned.

He saw someone who shouldn’t be here.

“Long time no see.”

At the back of the bus, Lan Haitian waved to Chen Mobai.

The latter hesitated, then considering that he had already established his Foundation and was a student of the Weapon Dancing Academy, and wanting to know what this guy was up to, he walked over.

After getting off the bus, Chen Mobai frowned and quickly put the matter behind him, taking the elevator upstairs.

Kong Feichen, who opened the door, was expressionless.

“How’s your sister?”

Chen Mobai walked in as if he were familiar with the place.

Ever since he had refined half of the Verdant Wood Spirit Heart, his Purple Mansion and sea of consciousness had expanded by more than twice, and his divine sense had also grown somewhat.

The remaining half was frozen by Yan Bingxuan and stored in the container of Spirit Water.

Afterward, Qing Nv also mentioned something she wanted his help with.

Yang Jing had developed a second personality due to being forced by her adoptive parents to practice a dual spirit technique when she was young.

But this personality, due to her childhood aspirations, turned into a snake, causing her to sleepwalk and wriggle unconsciously every time she fell asleep.

After Yang Jing’s adoptive parents were arrested, the Immortal Gate’s law enforcement cultivators sealed her second personality. However, this seal needed constant reinforcement and could not be neglected.

Kong Feichen cultivated this sealing technique to help her.

However, his cultivation was ultimately too weak. By the time Yang Jing developed her divine sense, his sealing technique could no longer hold.

Fortunately, at that time, Qing Nv became a disciple of Valley Master Changfeng, who, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, easily formed a solid seal.

But Valley Master Changfeng had been sent to labor reform for four years, and the seal he set up was starting to fail.

Cultivating forbidden techniques was a shady affair in the Immortal Gate, and Yang Jing’s snake-like wriggling was also unsightly, so Qing Nv and Kong Feichen didn’t want others to know about it.

Originally, they thought that once they succeeded in Foundation Establishment, they could easily solve this problem.

However, Qing Nv had wasted a lot of time before entering university and was only at the ninth level of Qi Refining. She could definitely succeed in Foundation Establishment if she took the three treasures of Foundation Establishment, but with her Heavenly Spiritual Root talent, the Sentence Mang Academy did not allow her to do so.

Her mentor hoped that Qing Nv could hear the Dao and establish her foundation naturally, forming the most perfect Dao foundation.

This would also make it smooth when forming her Golden Core, and with the addition of Golden Core elixirs, it was almost a sure thing.

Thus, the task fell on Kong Feichen’s shoulders, but the more anxious he became, the less likely he was to succeed.

Qing Nv exchanged for Jade Marrow Pills for him, and Chen Mobai also exchanged for Mysterious Fire Spirit Liquid from the Weapon Dancing Academy, plus a complete set of the three treasures of Foundation Establishment, but Kong Feichen still failed.

Just when Qing Nv was helplessly preparing to lay it all out to her mentor, they saw Chen Mobai’s post on the friend circle.

He had succeeded in Foundation Establishment!

Qing Nv felt that heaven was helping her, as this young man would always step forward when she needed help the most.

“Why are you so slow with a sealing technique, and you’re still a student of the Weapon Dancing Academy?”

Kong Feichen and Chen Mobai walked into the living room, where Yang Jing sat quietly watching TV. When she saw Chen Mobai come in, she looked up and greeted him.

“I’m being extra cautious for the sake of certainty. After all, she’s your and Qing Nv’s sister, so naturally, I have to be extremely careful. But don’t worry, I’m now fully confident, and I’ll reinforce her seal today.”

Chen Mobai naturally wouldn’t admit that he had little talent for sealing techniques, which was why it took him nearly ten days to learn it.

“Thank you… thank you.”

“Uh.”

Chen Mobai thought he had heard wrong and turned to look at Kong Feichen, who was blushing and turned his head away.

This guy, how come I never noticed how awkward his personality was before.

Chuckling to himself, Chen Mobai also sat down on the sofa and extended his right index finger to Yang Jing, who was looking over.

“Relax a bit, I’ll try to be quick.”

“Okay!”

Yang Jing nodded and then closed her eyes.

Chen Mobai drew a complex pattern in the air with his index finger, and his divine sense surged out, forming a glittering diamond-shaped seal that, accompanied by his fingertip, landed on Yang Jing’s smooth forehead.

“Ding!”

The seal was set, and just as Chen Mobai was about to withdraw his finger, suddenly Yang Jing’s eyes opened, revealing a sinister smile.