“Wanyu, you actually won the duel. I was still doubting it, but when he took off his mask just now, I saw it.”

After Chen Mobai and Yu Rulin left, Shi Wanyu returned to her two roommates feeling dejected. One of the girls, with her hair dyed golden and draped over her shoulders, excitedly grabbed her hand and said with an excited tone.

“I ran into him on the way here. He still remembers me. He had something to ask about the longevity academy, so we came together.”

After Chen Mobai left, Shi Wanyu no longer had the cheerful mood she had before and spoke with a low spirit.

“Oh, I see.”

Hearing her say this, the other two roommates also showed disappointment on their faces.

“I heard him say that he will find you when he’s free and even buy you lipstick.”

Another girl with long black hair down to her waist suddenly spoke up. She practiced a technique that enhanced her hearing, and since Chen Mobai did not conceal his words, she easily overheard.

“It’s just a polite remark. With his status, I probably won’t have the chance to meet him again.”

Shi Wanyu said with a downcast mood.

…

Elsewhere.

Yu Rulin and Chen Mobai had already started a cordial conversation.

After learning that she was consulting the chief of the Weapon Dance Academy, Yu Rulin’s attitude changed completely.

As a student who could achieve Foundation Establishment among the 120 prefectures, Yu Rulin considered her talent to be exceptional.

If it weren’t for the death of her dearest elder right before the college entrance exam, which caused her to lose her composure and underperform, even if she couldn’t enter one of the four great Daoist academies, entering one of the top ten academies would have been a breeze.

Therefore, although Yu Rulin had a certain respect for people from the four great Daoist academies and the top ten academies, she didn’t think she was inferior to them.

But if the person to compare with was Chen Mobai, the victor of the duel, it was a completely different story.

He was a true monstrous genius.

【I am far inferior!】

This was Yu Rulin’s heartfelt exclamation after watching the live broadcast of the duel. She believed she could match up to the ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators from the four great Daoist academies and the top ten academies, but compared to the chiefs, she felt inferior.

And among the chiefs, Chen Mobai was the most dazzling one, and she was far from his level.

Therefore, being able to instruct such a figure, Yu Rulin felt extremely honored.

“It’s like this, Senior Chen, let’s expand on the example from before. If we compare the innate lifespan to a container, it’s very easy to fill it with water or empty it. But if you want to remake the container to increase its size, which is to increase lifespan, then it becomes very difficult.”

Chen Mobai nodded in understanding upon hearing this, just as a waitress dressed in a black and white maid outfit brought over two cups of coffee and desserts with a professional smile. He couldn’t help but be momentarily attracted by her skirt that barely covered her perky buttocks and the smooth black stockings on her long legs below.

“Just like this cup of coffee, after we finish drinking, it’s easy to refill it. But if I want to drink the amount of two cups at once, yet I’m only allowed to use this cup, they can’t meet my request. Unless the cup is melted down and recast into a larger capacity cup.”

To deepen Chen Mobai’s impression, Yu Rulin quickly finished her coffee and then pointed to the empty cup, continuing her explanation.

“This is the subject our longevity academy is researching, increasing the capacity of the container.”

“And to die a natural death means that the container gradually decreases in capacity over time, which is irreversible because it involves the rules of time. What we can do is to make the container larger, even infinitely large, until immortality, before its capacity completely returns to zero.”

“Lifespan loss means that the actual capacity of the container hasn’t shrunk, but some of the water inside has been prematurely leaked out. This could be due to damage to the container, or the owner of the container deliberately opened the gate and let some out, which is what you just mentioned, using those spells that consume lifespan.”

“Generally speaking, depending on the situation, we need to repair the container or refill it, so we always ask the owner of the container to clarify the specific circumstances of their lifespan loss, in order to make the correct judgment and treatment method.”

“Among them, if the container is damaged, it’s the most troublesome. It requires a detailed examination at a big hospital, and then our academy’s expert team will consult and develop a specialized treatment plan.”

Yu Rulin’s words made Chen Mobai have an epiphany. Based on the description of the Two Phases Rotation Technique, he gave a precise reply.

“There’s no problem with the container itself, but a large part of the water inside was released by the owner. Is there any way to replenish it in this case?”

“This is the simplest case. You just need to buy our academy’s Lifespan Replenishing Pill. This is a first-grade spiritual pill developed in conjunction with the Jumang Daoist Academy. Each pill can replenish one year of lost lifespan, and each person can take up to 30 pills, which should be enough for your father to recover.”

After hearing this, Chen Mobai’s expression brightened. It turned out that the problem that had troubled him for so long was just a minor illness to the professionals at the longevity academy.

“Can’t you take more of this pill? My father may have lost more than 30 years of lifespan.”

Thinking of the fortune-teller girl’s prediction that he would lose 180 years of lifespan when forming his Golden Elixir, Chen Mobai simply made up some more for Chen Xinglan.

Yu Rulin was slightly surprised to hear this.

“There shouldn’t be any spells in the Immortal Gate that can consume 30 years of lifespan, right? Generally, those that consume more than 10 years have already been classified as forbidden arts, and only our longevity academy has some related materials for research purposes. Did your father use several different ones?”

“Exactly, my father faced a very difficult situation, it was a matter of life and death, so he used a bit more.”

Chen Mobai didn’t actually know this, so he could only go along with Yu Rulin’s topic. Fortunately, the latter didn’t probe further. He even thought that the father of this chief from the Weapon Dance Academy was also a Foundation Establishment cultivator, so he burned more lifespan.

“Above the Lifespan Replenishing Pill, there is the second-grade Longevity Pill. Each pill can restore 10 years of lifespan, and Foundation Establishment cultivators can take up to 9 pills. After that, they will develop resistance, and although they can still take it, the efficacy will gradually decrease.”

Chen Mobai did some mental calculations: 30 years from the Lifespan Replenishing Pill plus 90 years from the Longevity Pill, a total of 120 years of lifespan could be replenished, which was 60 years short of the fortune-teller’s 180 years.

However, the Longevity Pill could be taken continuously, so as long as he bought enough, the 60 years wouldn’t be a problem.

“Are there any other miraculous pills that can replenish lifespan?”

To be on the safe side, Chen Mobai asked another question.

“That would be one of the highest achievements of our longevity academy, the Turtle Lifespan Pill. After taking this third-grade spiritual pill, you can replenish 60 years of lifespan.”

Chen Mobai’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. With just three pills, he could completely offset the side effects of a set of Longevity Tree fruits.

“How much does this pill cost? How can I buy it?”

Yu Rulin, however, shook her head, indicating that this pill had no price and was not for sale.

“In the Immortal Gate, the Lifespan Replenishing Pill and the Longevity Pill are usually sufficient. The Turtle Lifespan Pill is not refined even once in a hundred years. The last time our academy refined it was because a Golden Elixir Taoist master from the Five Thunder Academy failed in his Elixir Formation due to burning lifespan. He collected the materials himself, and with good luck, he obtained a piece of bark from the Jumang Daoist Academy’s great chun tree as the main ingredient, barely managing to gather enough for one batch.”

Hearing this, Chen Mobai also gave up hope and set his sights on the Lifespan Replenishing Pill and the Longevity Pill.

After asking about the price, he found out that the Lifespan Replenishing Pill was relatively cheap, officially priced at 8,888 Good Deeds per pill by the longevity academy. Yu Rulin, as the chief, could round down the price.

8,800, quite auspicious.

The Longevity Pill, however, was much more expensive, at 128,888 Good Deeds per pill.

After rounding down, it was 128,800.

Comparing the price and efficacy, the Lifespan Replenishing Pill was more cost-effective, but Chen Mobai had to take the Longevity Pill to replenish the lifespan lost from consuming the Longevity Tree fruit.

Chen Mobai checked his account and found that although he had over a million Good Deeds at his richest after selling the Foundation Establishment treasures to Chen Juanshui, after paying off his parents’ mortgage and living off his savings for a few years, he was left with only about a hundred thousand.

Just enough to buy 1 Longevity Pill and 3 Lifespan Replenishing Pills.

Chen Mobai couldn’t admit he was short on money, so he made the excuse of buying one pill each for his father to try the effects.

Yu Rulin didn’t suspect anything, and after taking the money, she made a phone call in front of Chen Mobai. Soon after, the previously seen doctor, Le Chengwei, hurried over.

He brought two beautifully packaged pills.

Chen Mobai took them and checked the bottom of the packaging box. Sure enough, the formulas for the Lifespan Replenishing Pill and the Longevity Pill were printed there, along with the method of use and various contraindications.

Satisfied, he expressed his gratitude to Yu Rulin.

The two had a pleasant conversation and even added each other as friends before parting. Yu Rulin, having made a profit, happily paid for the coffee.

Chen Mobai’s trip to the exchange meeting was very fruitful.

It was just a pity that he was short on funds; otherwise, he could have directly consumed the small fruit he obtained from Yan Jinye and advanced to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment with the Longevity Immortal Technique.

On his way back, Chen Mobai had a thought and passed through that alley again.

Unfortunately, the fortune-telling girl with sunglasses was no longer there.

He stood for a while and then walked out.

In front of the True Spirit Academy’s booth, Hua Zijing was still petting a cat.

The white, smooth fur stood out against her red and black long robe, making it look exceptionally pure and flawless. Chen Mobai saw her gentle smile and was slightly taken aback.

Just as he thought, she really did look pretty when she smiled.

“Oh, you’re here.”

At this moment, Hua Zijing also saw Chen Mobai. She stood up, placed the white cat in her arms into the cat house beside her, and walked out.

“You can play a little longer; I’ve already finished my business.”

Chen Mobai’s problem had been solved, and he was in a good mood. He thought Hua Zijing had spent the morning accompanying him and didn’t want to ruin her rare leisure time.

“No need, no matter how much I like it, it’s not mine. The happier I play, the sadder I am when I part with the kitten. This timing is just right.”

Hua Zijing’s words made Chen Mobai look at her in a new light.

This woman seemed to see things quite clearly.

However, seeing her reluctant look towards the white cat in the cat house, Chen Mobai was slightly moved.

He approached the fat boss of the True Spirit Academy, who seemed to be in charge of the cat café, and whispered a few words. The boss initially frowned and shook his head, but after Chen Mobai wiped his face with his hand and took off his mask, the boss’s expression changed completely.

“It turns out to be you. We definitely have to give face to you, but these spirit pets are all registered spirit cats of the academy. I need to speak with the team leader, please wait a moment.”

Hua Zijing’s eyes widened in surprise as she heard the words of the True Spirit Academy student in charge of the cat café.

She had a vague guess about what Chen Mobai was doing.

“You…”

“Since you like it, I thought about whether it could be taken to the student council to be raised. Luckily, my face still holds some weight.”

Chen Mobai said with a light laugh, and Hua Zijing felt a warm current rising from the bottom of her heart, spreading throughout her body.

Is this the feeling of being cared for? Why is it so warm?

Hua Zijing couldn’t help but lower her head and cover her chest.

Fortunately, at this moment, the fat boss and a familiar person came over. Chen Mobai was slightly surprised to see the latter.

It was Lu Qiulong.

“I didn’t expect it to be you.”

Outside of the duel, Lu Qiulong no longer had the tense demeanor from before. After confirming it was Chen Mobai, he smiled, picked up the white cat, and gently stroked it a couple of times before handing it to the fat boss.

The latter immediately removed a contract from the back of the white cat’s neck, took off a copper tag, and reluctantly handed it to Chen Mobai.

Chen Mobai took it and felt it for a while; indeed, it felt very nice, like a fluffy meatball.

The wet nose rubbed against his palm, making Chen Mobai, who wasn’t particularly interested in petting cats, start to like the feeling.”Are you the lead teacher for this True Spirit Academy expedition?”

“Indeed, I had planned to come here to relax, but I didn’t expect to encounter a little monster like you.”

Lu Qiulong didn’t make excuses for his defeat, admitting it generously.

“You’re welcome to visit Chicheng Mountain when you have time.”

Chen Mobai invited him, then handed the white cat he was holding to an excited and blushing Hua Zijing.

“Definitely.”

Lu Qiulong nodded in agreement, and then the two said their goodbyes and left.

“Boss, why can they take the cat with them? How much did they pay? I’ll pay double.”

A male student with his girlfriend in the cat café stood up, pointing at Chen Mobai and Hua Zijing as they left with the white cat. He was quite indignant, having just been refused the purchase of a cat.

“This cat was a gift to Chief Chen, it’s not for sale.”

The plump owner immediately explained. The male student was still not convinced, and at that moment, Lu Qiulong turned around and glanced at him.

“It’s him.”

Lu Qiulong was quite famous, and a few people in the café had already recognized him.

Putting together the owner’s reference to “Chief Chen,” the red and black robes the two were wearing, and the young man’s deliberate use of a mask to cover his face, someone quickly guessed his identity.

“Why can it be given to him and not to me?”

The male student still didn’t realize the situation and felt somewhat aggrieved.

Lu Qiulong couldn’t be bothered with him and simply walked away.

The male student felt slighted and became angry, about to follow, but his girlfriend held him back, trembling as she whispered in his ear.

“The man is the chief of the Weaponry Dao Institute this year…”

After hearing this, the male student’s eyes widened. Not long after, he and his girlfriend left the cat café, looking dejected.

As for Chen Mobai, he didn’t care about this incident at all; he was already thinking about how to make money to buy medicine.