Cypress wood was said to have both yin and yang aspects.
Some believed cypress wood belonged to yang.
Because cypress stayed green throughout the seasons and never withered in winter, it was regarded as a symbol of vitality and eternity.
In folk tradition, cypress wood was said to remain evergreen and undying, ward off evil, and protect souls.
Thus, cypress wood was often called "evergreen wood" or "soul-sealing material."
Because it also resisted rot and insects, it was often used to make coffins and memorial tablets.
Cypress memorial tablets were believed to stabilize the souls of the dead and prevent wandering spirits from causing trouble.
Others believed cypress wood belonged to yin.
This was because cypress trees were often planted in graveyards, where they absorbed yin energy over long periods, supposedly allowing it to accumulate within the wood.
The main reason Chen Miao had chosen Cypress Wood memorial tablets was that the little cabin from before was made of Cypress Wood.
His main reason was that the Little Wooden House from before had been made of cypress wood.
Although "Curse Buddha · Great Compassion Soul-Sealing Original Vow Sutra" stated that it could be written on any material, different materials produced different effects.
Chen Miao only knew how cypress wood worked, so that was what he chose.
As for why he did not redeem it from the book, the reason was simple: the cypress wood he received would be raw material, and he would still have to make the tablets himself.
If he merely split it into boards, only a small portion would be usable, and the rest would go to waste.
So Chen Miao contacted a memorial tablet manufacturer directly.
Fortunately, they kept stock on hand. Chen Miao ordered a batch of their finest Cypress Wood Memorial Tablets, intending to