Chapter 198: Divine Art, Spirit Awakening Pill

Qing Nü did not return. She was with her mentor at Jumang Academy, participating in the refining of a pool of third-tier spiritual water, which made it impossible for her to leave.

Chen Mobai had initially thought he wouldn't have much to talk about with her, but as they chatted, he realized it was late evening before they knew it.

They talked about everything from their cultivation to their studies, and then from their studies to their personal situations.

Over the phone, Chen Mobai showed off his talents in puppetry and agronomy, and also mentioned his lagging progress in talismans due to insufficient energy.

He also said that after taking the Clear Fire Pill she refined, his spiritual sense had greatly advanced, and his "Nourishing Thought and Forging Spirit" technique had reached mastery. For this, he thanked Qing Nü over the phone.

Finally, Chen Mobai even mentioned that he had tried to comprehend the Boundary Law but had gained nothing from it.

"The Boundary Law! This cultivation method is indeed a bit difficult to practice."

Qing Nü echoed his words from the other end of the phone, but Chen Mobai knew she was comforting him. Among students in the four great academies, the success rate for this cultivation method was eighty to ninety percent.

Moreover, with Qing Nü's Heaven Spirit Root talent, even without mastering the Boundary Law, achieving Foundation Establishment would be effortless for her.

"Oh dear, it's so late! You should go to bed now. Let's talk again when you have time."

At this moment, Chen Mobai glanced at the clock on the wall and realized it was past 3 AM.

"Oh, by the way, I have a small gift to send you. Remember to check for it."

Qing Nü suddenly said this before hanging up the phone.

Chen Mobai didn't think much of it, but after waiting a few days, he didn't receive anything.

He then remembered that he hadn't told Qing Nü he was in Qingshan Village. Could she have sent it to his home in Danxia City?

Just as Chen Mobai was about to call Qing Nü again that evening to ask, an unfamiliar number called him.

"Where are you?"

The voice on the phone sounded somewhat familiar. Chen Mobai thought for a moment before remembering who it was.

"Kong Feichen?"

"Yes, it's me. My sister asked me to bring you a package. I'm downstairs at your place."

Chen Mobai remembered that Kong Feichen had gone to Taiyi Medical Palace, which was in the same Linwu Grotto-Heaven as Jumang Academy.

He hadn't expected Qing Nü not to return, but Kong Feichen had.

He wondered if Yang Jing had returned.

"I'm not home. I'm in the countryside farming."

"I'll only feel at ease if I hand this to you in person. Send me your location."

Kong Feichen's tone seemed a bit displeased, and Chen Mobai felt bad asking him to travel all the way from Danxia City.

"How about you wait for me at Chixia Academy? I'll come to you."

Eventually, the two agreed on a meeting place.

Chen Mobai was very confused. What kind of item required personal delivery? Couldn't it just be mailed?

"Here."

At the entrance of Chixia Academy, Kong Feichen handed a tightly wrapped box to Chen Mobai.

"Can I open it now?"

"Whatever."

Kong Feichen rolled his eyes. Chen Mobai sensed he was a bit moody, but he still opened the small gift from Qing Nü with anticipation.

He found that inside were a book and a bottle of pills.

"What are these?"

Chen Mobai picked up the book and saw it had no title, but when he opened it, there was content. A quick glance suggested it was a cultivation method for spiritual sense.

"The Spirit Control Art, and the Enlightenment Pill!"

Kong Feichen stated two terms, neither of which Chen Mobai had heard before.

"The items are in your hands. I have other things to do, so I'll be leaving now."

"It's rare for old friends to meet. Let me treat you to a meal."

Chen Mobai felt a bit embarrassed; after all, for his package, Kong Feichen had first returned from Linwu Grotto-Heaven, then traveled from Danxia City to Chixia Academy, which was truly a lot of trouble.

"No, thank you."

Kong Feichen refused and then left directly.

After Chen Mobai returned to Qingshan Village, he first checked the Immortal Sect National Library and discovered the origins of this cultivation method.

This was indeed a cultivation method for improving spiritual sense, and it seemed to have been specially chosen for him.

Not only could it stabilize spiritual sense that had rapidly improved in a short period, but it could also seamlessly connect with the "Nourishing Thought and Forging Spirit" technique.

If one could master it, they could even experience the out-of-body state of spiritual sense before reaching Foundation Establishment.

This cultivation method, on the National Library's database, required a Tier 3 user to download.

Chen Mobai didn't know where Qing Nü had obtained it, but since she could give it to him, it certainly wasn't restricted by a 'dao heart oath'. It might have been issued by Jumang Academy.

However, he was still a bit uneasy, so he checked again on the auxiliary cultivation software.

This time, he found the problem.

There was a post titled: "The Spirit Control Art: An improved version of the Spirit Devouring Art, proven to increase Foundation Establishment success rates. Should it be widely promoted?"

This was actually an improved version of a forbidden art.

Chen Mobai remembered Qing Nü's mentor, and then thought of Lan Haitien.

However, after he was admitted to Wuqi Academy, Lan Haitien had stopped contacting him, seemingly having completely forgotten about asking Chen Mobai to observe Qing Nü.

Although the Spirit Control Art was very suitable for him, after learning it might involve a forbidden art, Chen Mobai was unsure whether he should practice it.

In the end, he decided to put it aside for now, and wait until he returned to Wuqi Academy next semester to consult Che Yucheng.

Then he picked up the bottle of pills, which contained only one.

Kong Feichen had called it the "Enlightenment Pill."

Chen Mobai searched for it directly online. Although there was little information, he still found its origin.

It turned out to be a second-tier spiritual pill. After taking it, one would be in their most clear-headed state for an entire day.

In this state, cultivating techniques or learning knowledge would greatly improve efficiency. Even the most obtuse person would achieve the most thorough understanding.

It was as if one's intelligence had been awakened, and they had gained profound insight.

This was precisely why it was called the "Enlightenment Pill."

This pill was exclusively unique to Jumang Academy. It could only be exchanged with academic credits, with one pill requiring 15 credits, making it as precious as Wuqi Academy's Profound Fire Spirit Liquid.

"What you sent me is too valuable."

After Chen Mobai understood the origin of the "Enlightenment Pill," he truly felt unworthy of receiving it. He called Qing Nü to see if he could return it.

"This item cannot be returned once exchanged. If you don't want it, I'll just have to give it to my brother."

Qing Nü's brother, Kong Feichen?

In that case, I'd better take it.

With this thought, Chen Mobai no longer refused.

At this moment, he finally understood why Kong Feichen had seemed a bit moody towards him.

"How about I send you a gift too?"

In the end, Chen Mobai still felt that what Qing Nü had given him was too valuable, and that he needed to give her a return gift.

"Alright then, my address at school is..."

Qing Nü chuckled as she gave her dormitory number. They chatted for a while longer, and only then did Chen Mobai hang up, feeling a bit lost.

He took out all his belongings from his storage bag, to see what would be suitable to give to a girl and not too low in value.

Finally, he chose the pair of white jade bells.