I Have A Cultivation World

Chapter 1650: Chapter 816: Father’s Love is as Great as a Mountain (Bonus Chapter for 2000 Monthly Votes)

Chen Xiaohei would always remember that back in the Daoist Academy, Chen Mobai helped her communicate with the Tai Yi Wu Yan Luo. This magic artifact, which had always been indifferent to her, suddenly changed its attitude completely.

Eventually, Xiaohei even leveraged the contract Chen Mobai formed with the artifact to win successive victories at the Daoist Academy’s sparring matches, ultimately rising to the top and becoming the Head Disciple of the Dance Tool Dao Academy, suppressing all the prodigies of the Immortal Gate after Chen Mobai.

From that moment onward, Xiaohei knew that Chen Mobai’s mastery of artifact refining was deeply rooted in the true teachings of the Dance Tool Dao Academy—any casual effort brought lifelong benefits to her.

Now, if the Lingxiao Jade Pendant could truly open its heart and resonate with her intentions, could it perhaps mean it wouldn’t abandon her in the future?

Xiaohei held onto such hopes in her heart.

When Chen Mobai received the Lingxiao Jade Pendant, he felt somewhat apprehensive.

After all, this was a fifth-rank magic artifact of the Immortal Gate, and its previous owner was a Huashen Zhenjun, someone unquestionably worldly-wise.

He began to worry whether it might dislike Spirit Stones.

But since he had already spoken in front of his daughter, he couldn’t risk losing face.

With this in mind, Chen Mobai used “The Union of Differences” technique to communicate with the Lingxiao Jade Pendant’s spiritual essence.

This fifth-rank artifact once owned by Taiyuan True Monarch was currently in a state of dormancy. Its programmed cycle was to awaken once every ten years, absorb the spiritual energy of a Supreme-grade Spirit Stone, and then return to slumber to minimize its energy consumption.

However, under Chen Mobai’s technique, the spiritual essence of the Lingxiao Jade Pendant was startled awake.

[Who is being so rude?]

Upon awakening, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant’s spiritual essence immediately exuded a rather irate emotion.

Chen Mobai completely understood this reaction; after all, he also occasionally suffered from waking irritability.

[Greetings, Senior Lingxiao. I am Xiaohei’s father. These years, you have greatly assisted her in overcoming the calamity of the Nine Yin Meridian. Upon learning of this, I felt it necessary to offer my heartfelt gratitude on her behalf.]

Chen Mobai quickly explained his identity, position, and the reason behind his actions.

[Hmph, even so, your behavior is truly impolite.]

The Lingxiao Jade Pendant, though less angry, was still displeased, and its spiritual radiance dimmed as if about to return to slumber.

[Senior, my daughter mentioned to me that you awaken once every ten years to receive a Supreme-grade Spirit Stone. Presently, I hold a Supreme-grade Spirit Stone that I saved for personal research and cultivation. Learning of your immense kindness toward my daughter, I feel it is better to offer it to you instead. A small token of sincerity, I hope it’s not beneath your notice.]

Chen Mobai quickly expressed his offer to the Lingxiao Jade Pendant.

For a fifth-rank artifact, the Immortal Gate typically nourished it with Supreme-grade Spirit Stones; its disdain for anything inferior was evident. Hence, Chen Mobai calculated his next move and presented his terms directly.

[You’re not as impolite as I thought.]

Upon hearing this, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant responded with a message imbued with a hint of approval, followed by a glimmer of soft spiritual light signaling its appreciation for the gift.

Chen Xiaohei and Shi Wanyu, who were observing, were dumbstruck and thought that Chen Mobai truly lived up to his reputation as the most talented Head Disciple in Dance Tool Dao Academy’s history.

Even a fifth-rank artifact could muster such reactions under his communication.

“I’ll nourish this Lingxiao Jade Pendant with my True Qi for a few days, and when you head up the mountain this weekend, it should be good to go. I’ll hand it to you then,”

Chen Mobai didn’t wish to reveal the Supreme-grade Spirit Stone’s presence in front of Wanyu and her daughter, so he made up this excuse.

“Alright, Dad, please make sure to establish a good connection with it so that it acknowledges me!”

Chen Xiaohei, thrilled that her hopes had so easily taken the first step toward reality, nodded repeatedly like a woodpecker, blurting out her true thoughts.

Then Xiaohei hesitated as she communicated with the Tai Yi Wu Yan Luo’s artifact spirit. She thought the artifact might feel reluctant to part ways but discovered it blossomed into unprecedented five-colored radiance after falling into Chen Mobai’s hands.

Upon witnessing this, Xiaohei suddenly felt her earlier emotional attachment was unwarranted.

Apparently, all these years, everything was in deference to her father!

[Am I so unworthy in your eyes?]

Feeling indignant, Xiaohei glanced at the Tai Yi Wu Yan Luo, now stowed away in Chen Mobai’s Domain.

“I’m heading to the meditation chamber.”

Chen Mobai informed Shi Wanyu, indicating he’d let her rest alone tonight. Wanyu felt a brief pang of disappointment but nodded subtly.

Inside the quiet chamber, Chen Mobai retrieved the Supreme-grade Spirit Stone he had preserved after his Nascent Soul Formation, fully charged.

[Superior, how much spiritual energy am I allowed to absorb?]

Seeing the Supreme-grade Spirit Stone placed before it, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant altered its tone, the reverence in its address clear.

[Since this is a token of gratitude, all the spiritual energy naturally belongs to you, Senior.]

Upon receiving this message, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant’s attitude underwent a dramatic shift, even issuing an apology.

[Superior, I was previously too discourteous. I beg your forgiveness.]

[Not at all; I regret disturbing you, Senior…]

Chen Mobai humbly acknowledged his earlier lack of propriety, then placed the Lingxiao Jade Pendant upon the Supreme-grade Spirit Stone, where it eagerly began extracting spiritual energy.

Quickly, strands of luminous brilliance were drawn out, weaving into the snow-white jade pendant.

Three days later, when Chen Xiaohei retrieved the Lingxiao Jade Pendant again, she discovered it glowed with an unprecedented, vivid luster.

“Dad, you must have expended a lot of your Essence to nourish it, right?”

Seeing this transformation, Xiaohei was deeply moved.

Across the Immortal Gate, using Yuan Infant-level spiritual power to nourish a fifth-rank artifact was inherently wasteful. This was why when Yu Huiping borrowed the Lingxiao Jade Pendant from Elder Qingping, despite Ancestor Baiguang’s influence, practicality played a significant role.

One Supreme-grade Spirit Stone every decade—though the Immortal Gate bore the brunt of this expense, part of the spiritual energy allocation was deducted from the Taiyuan Academy’s budget.

During years when the Three Great Halls faced fiscal constraints, Qingping Elder had to supplement the spiritual energy from his own reserves.

“Compared to your future, this sacrifice is nothing.”

Chen Mobai merely smiled and shook his head indifferently. Despite the Supreme-grade Spirit Stone’s rarity within the Immortal Gate, it was no more than a drop scooped from a vast river for someone with dominion over the Eastern Wilderness.

It truly amounted to little.

[This Superior truly is a remarkable father!]

The awakened Lingxiao Jade Pendant artifact spirit, having overheard the father-daughter exchange, developed even greater admiration for Chen Mobai.

During those three days, apart from absorbing spiritual energy, Chen Mobai negotiated future arrangements for the Pendant to protect Xiaohei.

Initially, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant resisted. How could a prestigious fifth-rank artifact serve as a bodyguard for a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator?

Chen Mobai then proposed supplying it with a Supreme-grade Spirit Stone every ten years.

Moreover, this arrangement would be confidential, ensuring no one in the Immortal Gate knew it was earning additional “pocket money.”

At that moment, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant’s heart was moved!

It had long forgotten what true spiritual fullness felt like.

Still, it hesitated, considering that protecting a junior cultivator might diminish its dignity.

Chen Mobai promptly took out a handful of Superior-quality Spirit Stones—roughly a dozen or so—and stuffed them into the Lingxiao Jade Pendant, declaring them as supplementary compensation.

He pleaded with it, appealing to its understanding of paternal love and family devotion.

In that instant, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant felt the true meaning of “boundless parental love” resonate deeply within its spirit, seemingly elevating its essence.

Ultimately, it agreed to guard Chen Xiaohei.

Not for the Spirit Stones, of course, but entirely out of its profound appreciation for Chen Mobai’s selfless fatherly love.

[Make sure you honor your father well in the future! He is a great man!]

For the first time, the Lingxiao Jade Pendant’s artifact spirit conveyed a message to Xiaohei, who, moved and proud of her father, eagerly nodded.

After consecrating the Lingxiao Jade Pendant and sealing their confidentiality agreement, Chen Mobai personally escorted Shi Wanyu and her daughter to the Five Peaks Immortal Mountains.

Unfortunately, Zhongli Tianyu was in secluded cultivation for Core Formation; otherwise, Chen Mobai would have introduced his good friend to them. This way, if they ever faced resource shortages on the mountain, he could help them out.

After handing the mother and daughter off to Yu Huiping—who received them with delight and earnestness—Chen Mobai left the Five Peaks Immortal Mountains.

After arranging matters at the Three Great Halls, he returned to his empty home that evening, leaving behind his Formless Puppet and preparing to head to the Tianhe Realm to train the Five Elements Dao Soldiers and annihilate Xuan Xiao Daoist Palace.

Of course, before his departure, he didn’t forget to call Yan Bingxuan.

“The next batch of Five Elements Golden Core Pills, I’ve arranged for it to be Water Primordial Golden Core Pills after consulting with the other three lineages. Your name will be submitted by the Nature Studies Academy, and everything on my end will be handled.”

Afterward, Chen Mobai delivered some sweet words to Yan Bingxuan along with good news.

Despite replenishing a batch of Golden Liquid Jade Pills, the Five Elements Golden Core Pills were still being gathered per convention. With his current status, ensuring they were tailored to Water Primordial Golden Core Pills was a simple task.

Since the Kunpeng Lineage also preferred Water Primordial Golden Core Pills, Yan Bingxuan immediately arranged for her lineage to express approval upon Chen Mobai’s proposal.

Adding Jumang Lineage’s support ensured Bupian’s inevitable compliance.

“Isn’t this too much trouble for you?!”

“Not at all, not at all…”

Chatting sweetly through the night, they finally ended their call at dawn.

Chen Mobai couldn’t help but sigh, finding such a lifestyle exhausting.

Yet, how could he ever disappoint such devotion?