Transplanting the Vermilion Fruit Tree

Three days after the Lunar New Year, Chai Lun returned.

He had only graduated a few years ago, and at this age, his mind was full of thoughts about developing his career and improving his cultivation. Although the Puppet Factory did not generate high profits due to his connections, it was a practical application of the entire Puppet Dao system, and a very rare opportunity for him to put his knowledge into practice.

After all, apart from the Immortal Sect's institutions, private companies generally wouldn't consider the luxury of using Puppetry to replace human labor.

While resting at home these past few days, Chai Lun has had some new ideas.

"You can order some special transport vehicles that can be driven by Puppetry, or you can combine the Main Controller Chip with the transport vehicle to make a transport Puppetry. This way, you can save manpower for loading and unloading goods in the future."

Although the Puppet Factory can operate according to a set program, the raw materials for making Talisman Paper Talisman Ink still need to be obtained from outside and transported in. Chai Lun's idea is to use Puppetry to replace this step as well.

Chen Mobai thought about it and felt Possessing the Dao, so he found a company in the Immortal Sect that specialized in making transportation vehicles and ordered two large and two small transport vehicles.

Of course, in order to be compatible with the Puppetry, Chen Mobai still made a trip in person, since only he and Chai Lun understood the relevant technical standards.

Chai Lun was also responsible for making the Puppetry, only he, as the client, could be involved.

These custom-made transportation vehicles cost Chen Mobai another 2.3 million in Merit Points.

However, Chen Mobai was willing to do this Merit Points, since transportation tools would be indispensable once his factory's output increased in the future.

Previously, the Soaring Heavens Talisman Factory had to pay logistics companies to transport large quantities of goods because of its limited production.

In terms of transportation, in addition to the one-time investment in tools, the labor cost of drivers is also essential. However, if Chen Mobai has Puppetry to replace them, he can save this money.

However, for Puppetry to travel, it needs to go through a special approval process at the Immortal Sect, and it can only travel on specific routes.

After completing the transportation order, Chen Mobai immediately sought Qin Baipeng's help to open up Puppetry route between Vermilion Cloud City and the neighboring Yumu City. This way, he could regularly transport the Red Sun Spirit Wood into his factory in an orderly manner.

In the midst of busyness.

Time flew by and the first day of school arrived.

Chen Mobai had no choice but to temporarily put aside the Puppet Factory matter and return to Chicheng Cave Heaven.

Besides enrolling in the eighth-grade courses, the most important thing is that his Second-tier Talisman Master assessment is about to begin.

Of course, there are also things like the Student Union needing to coordinate course schedules between teachers and students at the start of the new semester, and Hua Zijing will need to personally handle many of these tasks after graduation.

Fortunately, thanks to the effects of the Enlightenment Tea, he was now confident about the professional exam.

"Congratulations, you are now Second-tier Talisman Master."

In the classroom of Chicheng Cave Heaven, which is specifically for testing Talisman, Chen Mobai, in front of three examiners and under the full video recording, took out his full collection of various Talisman Brush and smoothly completed the drawing of ten Second Grade Talisman, all of which were successful on the first try.

"Thanks."

After shaking hands with the three examiners, Chen Mobai completed the registration on the spot and received his professional seal representing Second-tier Talisman Master.

"Judging from your success rate and stability, you should have already reached the level of Second-tier Talisman Master. I heard that you were known as the number Talisman First in your class when you entered school. Why are you only now coming to take the Second Grade title assessment?"

One of the three examiners, also a graduate of the Wuqi Dao Academy, was named Zeng Xingfu.

Before the exam, he remained silent, but after Chen Mobai passed the test, he no longer needed to avoid suspicion and came over with a smile to say hello.

"There are a lot of things that require my attention, so I have less time to spend on the art of Talisman Making. That's why I'm confident I can pass the exam this year."

Chen Mobai was just telling the truth, but Zeng Xingfu took it as modesty.

The three examiners witnessed Chen Mobai drawing ten Talisman throughout the entire process, which far exceeded the average level of Second Grade. In fact, in some of the strokes and brushstrokes, one could even see the Shadows of Third-tier Talisman Master.

"Among the younger generation, there are not many who are as talented and humble as Xiao Chen. He truly deserves to be the most outstanding Chief in the past hundred years of your Wuqi Dao Academy."

The other two examiners also came over and, looking at the young and promising yet humble Chen Mobai, praised him highly.

Zeng Xingfu's face lit up with joy upon hearing this, and he patted Chen Mobai on the shoulder with a look of deep emotion.

"I hope to see another Golden Core True Person emerge from the Dao Academy before I die."

The examiners for the Hundred Arts of Cultivation are usually civil servants from the Immortal Sect who have passed the legal retirement age, and are experts who are rehired to keep themselves occupied.

For example, Zeng Xingfu is over 180 years old. Although his face is well-maintained, his hair is already gray.

Ten years ago, he used his life savings, years of Merit Points to exchange for a Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill, but unfortunately, he failed to Core Formation and his essence and blood were depleted.

Although Zeng Xingfu also took longevity pills to replenish the lifespan lost due to his serious injuries, according to the rules of the Immortal Sect, if Chen Mobai were to obtain Core Formation Spiritual Object, it would be at least sixty years later, so he might not live to see that day.

"Chi Shicheng endures another thirty years, he will be able to exchange for the Golden Liquid Jade Return Pill. Perhaps Teacher Zeng will be able to witness the day when he Core Formation."

I hope it's as you say.

Chen Mobai's words made Zeng Xingfu burst into laughter.

Nearly half of the cultivators who have reached the Foundation Establishment in the Immortal Sect are from the Four Great Dao Academies. Chi Shicheng is indeed the one most likely to Core Formation among the graduates of the Wuqi Dao Academy in the last sixty years.

"Little Chen, I see you haven't joined the Talisman Master Association yet. Are you interested? The association has many authentic Talisman manuals. Apart from some ancient talismans treasured in the Immortal Sect Museum, the Talisman inheritance is the most extensive and complete in the entire Immortal Sect. Moreover, our president is one of only two Fifth Order Talisman Master in the Immortal Sect, Yu Yi Shangren of the Heavenly Script Academy."

One of the examiners, a middle-aged woman named Yan Wanqing, extended an invitation with a gentle expression. She explained that within the immortal Immortal Sect, all the Hundred Arts of Cultivation have their own associations, and anyone wishing to join must at least pass the assessment to become Second Grade Talisman Master.

In addition to the Second Grade professional seal, one also needs to pass a special exam within the Talisman Master Association.

However, as long as three official members of the association agree, a new Second-tier Talisman Master can join the association without taking an exam.

Chen Mobai is Talisman genius, and also the Chief of the Wuqi Dao Academy. If he so desired, the three people present would be happy to be his guides for joining the association.

"Well, because I've been focusing my main energy on the Dao Academy and the Puppet Dao in recent years, I probably won't have much extra time to spend on the Dao of Talisman before graduation."

Chen Mobai was speaking the truth. With the Pure Yang Scroll and the Spiritual Sense Foundation Establishment complete, plus the Puppet Factory that had just gotten on track, and the future trade between the two realms, Talisman Making was a relatively low priority in his mind for at least the next ten years.

"It's alright. Actually, our Talisman Master Association is a loose organization. It merely provides a platform for everyone to exchange and learn from each other. Most of the Talisman Master above the Third Grade in the Immortal Sect are in the association. After you join, as long as you pay a membership fee of 100 Merit Points per year, you can freely browse and download the Talisman inheritances from the first to the Fourth Grade in the association. Moreover, the Talisman Making tasks issued by the association are all voluntary, so you don't need to worry about being restricted or anything like that."

Zeng Xingfu offered a rare word of advice, and upon hearing this, Chen Mobai no longer refused the three examiners' kindness.

After filling out a membership application for the Talisman Master Association, Zeng Xingfu and the other two signed their names and affixed their professional seals, thus completing the formalities.

Chen Mobai was slightly surprised to see that Zeng Xingfu's seal indicated he was Third-tier Talisman Master.

However, considering his age, it makes sense.

After completing the Foundation Establishment in the Immortal Sect, especially civil servants, they have a lot of free time while waiting for the Core Formation Spiritual Object. Since Zeng Xingfu is a graduate of the Wuqi Dao Academy, he is naturally a genius. After nearly a hundred years of research, it is only natural that he became Third-tier Talisman Master.

Chen Mobai was still thinking about the various things that needed to be done at the Dao Academy for the new semester, so he only had lunch with Zeng Xingfu and the other two, exchanged their contact information, and then went straight back to Chicheng Mountain.

"President, how did the exam go?"

In the Student Union's Small Western-style Building, Zhuang Jialan saw Chen Mobai return and couldn't help but ask him with concern.

"With your guidance, little teacher, it will definitely pass."

Chen Mobai took out his Second Grade professional seal and said jokingly.

"The president is a genius. Even without my guidance, he can pass easily."

Zhuang Jialan breathed a sigh of relief after seeing the seal.

Actually, she was still a little worried. After all, when Chen Mobai first asked her for advice last year, she was still a bit rusty. However, she learned faster and faster as time went on. Before taking the Enlightenment Tea, she could basically achieve a success rate of 70% to 80% in one practice session.

"Are there any conflicts with the courses in the new semester?"

When Chen Mobai inquired about the Student Union's work, Zhuang Jialan immediately produced a document explaining that three courses had been canceled by the Academic Affairs Office due to insufficient enrollment. These students would need to retake one of the courses to avoid affecting their year-end credits.

These are issues that require the Student Union council to address.

However, some students who re-select courses may not be accepted by the instructors due to the large number of applicants.

This situation has occurred this year.

"I understand. Inform Zhongli Tianyu, and the three of us will handle this matter."

After the Puppet Factory started to take off, Chen Mobai had decided to resign from his position as president of the Student Union President by the end of this year. Although Zhongli Tianyu had a peculiar way of thinking, he Cultivation Realm and was the most capable fighter after their generation's Chief.

If he takes over, it can at least be guaranteed that the Wuqi Dao Academy will remain the number one in the entire Immortal Sect for the next three years.

Anyway, if there is another Offline Sparring next time, Chen Mobai definitely won't go.

He's already finished the game, it's no fun anymore!

Moreover, it is estimated that the other Daoist Academy will not send graduates to oversee things like they did last year, because that would leave no opportunity for young people to rise to prominence.

Last year, due to special circumstances, Chen Mobai's rampage in Lesser Red Heaven caused resentment among many people from the Daoist Academy, which led to that incident.

Now, both online and offline, everyone has been Chen Mobai, and no one will dare to humiliate themselves anymore.

Chen Mobai stayed at the Dao Academy for another month. After dealing with the busiest period of the semester, he asked Che Yucheng for leave, explaining that he wanted to put his knowledge into practice and apply the Puppetry knowledge he had learned from the textbooks.

Che Yucheng definitely approved it.

"I've heard about your Puppet Factory from Zhou Tiangong. I heard the factory is located in a Fire Poison Land. Do you need someone from the Earth Master Department of the Dao Academy to help deal with it?"

After approving Chen Mobai's application to leave the Dao Academy for his internship this year, Che Yucheng asked a question with great concern.

"Yun Yangbing has already checked, and he has passed the Second Grade Earth Master exam. He said there are no major problems, just plant more trees. Since you brought it up, teacher, could you help me apply for a Second Grade Vermilion Fruit Tree and Fire Spirit Tree sapling? These things would be perfect for regulating the fire poison in my land."

Che Yucheng didn't say anything, and Chen Mobai was just about to bring up the matter, so he immediately followed up on the conversation.

"As for the Fire Spirit Tree, just tell Director Jin of the Spirit Plant Department. Although the exchange period has passed, it can be handled as a special case. The Vermilion Fruit Tree is a bit more complicated..."

The Fire Spirit Tree is one of the tree species researched by the Wuqi Dao Academy. It is a spirit tree that can only survive when planted on Fire Vein. Due to its tenacious vitality, there are many varieties of it. Most of the first-year students in the Spirit Plant Department use it for research.

In the Dao Academy, one credit can be exchanged for 10 Tier 1 Fire Spirit Tree saplings.

Shortly after Che Yucheng made the call, several freshmen from the Spirit Plant Department delivered 100 saplings.

"In principle, the Vermilion Fruit Tree is not on the list of students' credit exchange, and Second Grade spirit trees are already mature, making them very troublesome to transplant."

After Che Yucheng finished speaking, he made a few more phone calls. Finally, his expression softened, as if he had found a solution.

"Senior teachers at the Dao Academy, especially those at the director level, can exchange for Vermilion Fruit Tree. I exchanged one for you in my own name, and it's Second Grade one."

"Thank you, teacher. I'll transfer the credits to you."

Chen Mobai was slightly moved after hearing this.

"Never mind, consider it a graduation gift from your teacher in advance."

Che Yucheng said it casually, but it moved Chen Mobai even more. The value of Second Grade Vermilion Fruit Tree must be considerable, since it would cost him 20 credits to exchange for one Second Grade Vermilion Fruit.

Afterwards, when Chen Mobai went to transplant the Vermilion Fruit Tree with the students from the Spirit Plant Department, he learned that a Second Grade Vermilion Fruit Tree required 300 credits to exchange for, which was equivalent to three Artifact Piece.

He could only keep this kindness in his heart, thinking that he would never let down Che Yucheng's teachings and that he must carry forward his Puppet Dao.