Mortal: Fairy Song Yu has issued you a task.

A talisman is a special talisman created by a cultivator at least at the Core Formation stage, by extracting the power of their own natal magic weapon.

Crafting talismans is not easy and will also deplete the magic weapon and the cultivator's own vital energy.

Although its power is only one-tenth or one-twelfth of the original magic weapon and its usage is limited, it is nothing short of a trump card for low-level cultivators!

He had considered buying it when he fled the Tianxing Sect, but the price was so high that he could only look at it from afar.

Uncle Ye said with heartache, "Nephew, you are very knowledgeable. This talisman is called the 'Blazing Sun Banner,' which I obtained by chance. However, the power sealed within it is only enough to activate it two or three times."

Lin Jingchu suppressed his excitement and handed back the talisman with the flowing flame patterns resembling banners.

"Uncle-Master, rest assured, I will repair the array diagram as soon as possible."

He picked up the jade slip to say goodbye and was about to leave when he suddenly remembered something and reminded his uncle, "By the way, Uncle-Master, when using this long-distance teleportation array, you need to use a 'teleportation talisman' or a 'Great Teleportation Token' for protection, otherwise your physical body will be torn to dust by the power of space in an instant."

Although this Uncle Ye was short of money, he was very generous in paying the bills, as he didn't want to lose a valuable customer for nothing.

What he dislikes most are those who seem generous, but when it comes to prices, they only say things like, "It only takes a little effort, why is it so expensive?"

Uncle Ye nodded, indicating that he already knew, but still thanked him for the reminder.

Seeing that the other party understood, Lin Jingchu left.

He didn't care whether Uncle Ye was able to draw the long-lost "teleportation talisman" or whether he was lucky enough to discover the "Great Teleportation Order" as well.

Everyone has their own opportunities, and excessive exploration is never a wise move.

The words are divided into two parts.

After leaving the bamboo pavilion, Meng Yao went to the General Affairs Hall. Her purpose was to find her cousin, Meng Guanyun.

As soon as she entered the hall, she saw a handsome young monk talking quietly with a steward.

The young cultivator was none other than Meng Guanyun.

After noticing Meng Yao, he said to the steward in a gentle tone, "Alright, let's do as Junior Brother says."

"Yes, Supervisor Meng. Then Junior Brother will go and attend to his duties." The steward was quite sensible and immediately withdrew upon seeing this.

In the sect's administrative system, supervisors and managers appear to be equal in status, but in reality, there is a significant difference between them.

The supervisors are selected from elite disciples and are responsible for oversight and auditing; they hold positions of high rank and influence.

The manager is a disciple who is promoted from the steward and is responsible for overall management. To put it bluntly, he is a senior disciple who does the work.

After seeing the steward off, Meng Guanyun greeted Meng Yao with a warm smile: "Little Yao, what brings you here today?"

Meng Yao, however, said with a frosty expression, "Brother, help me investigate a disciple involved in foreign affairs."

"Oh?" Meng Guanyun raised an eyebrow slightly. "Who is so bold as to provoke a member of the Meng family?"

"It wasn't that they provoked me, just that they were an arrogant fool." Meng Yao gritted her teeth. "You should know about what happened at the Sword Tempering Cave a while ago, right?"

"As a disciple of Hidden Sword Peak, how could I not know?" Meng Guanyun seemed to realize something. "What? You were a disciple of the Array Core Division who went down to the pool with Peak Master Wei back then? Then I'm afraid I can't help you. Those array masters are very precious to their sects."

It's not just because the sect values ​​them; more importantly, they have just rendered meritorious service to Hidden Sword Peak. If I were to target them now, how would the elders of the General Affairs Hall view it? And what would the elders of Hidden Sword Peak think?

Meng Yao glared at him: "Who asked you to teach him a lesson? I just want you to help me find out who this Lin guy is among the four Qi Refining disciples!"

She wasn't particularly close to this cousin, but she knew his character well.

So she told him everything she knew.

Meng Guanyun's usually gentle and refined expression grew increasingly grim as he listened. When he heard that Lin Jingchu had actually invited Song Yu to leave the sect to catch foxes, his face darkened even more.

On what grounds?

I'm not even qualified to enjoy tea and conversation with Junior Sister Song, or to travel together! How dare some random cultivator from who-knows-where do I even deserve it?!

He took a few deep breaths, and a gentle smile returned to his face: "Come with me."

After saying this, he led Meng Yao straight to the Array Master Division.

Using their positions as supervisors, the two quickly accessed all of Lin Jingchu's files. Satisfied, Meng Yao boarded her flying artifact and departed.

Meng Guanyun stood alone under the corridor of the Array Pivot Office, watching her departing figure. Although there was a faint smile on his face, his eyes were icy cold.

"What brings Supervisor Meng here today?" A friendly voice rang out from his side.

A middle-aged manager with a round face approached; he was Manager He, who was quite popular within the Array Control Department.

"I just overheard the steward mentioning that the supervisor seemed to be inquiring about a Qi Refining disciple who performed meritorious service in the Sword Tempering Cave a few days ago?"

Meng Guanyun turned his head, his smile unchanged: "It's just a small matter entrusted to me by my cousin."

"I understand, I understand~"

Meng Guanyun was completely bewildered.

Manager He revealed a knowing smile. "It is indeed presumptuous of a mere disciple from the Foreign Affairs Department to try and climb the social ladder by currying favor with the Meng family. However, I have an idea that might relieve the supervisor's worries."

Meng Guanyun initially intended to explain that the disciple and his cousin were not in that kind of relationship, but then a thought struck him: "What insightful opinion does Steward He have?"

"That secret realm is about to open, and we need to rotate a group of array masters to guard it. The secret realm is rich in spiritual energy and is an important place for the sect to produce spiritual plants and beasts. Of the four people, only the one surnamed Xu was qualified to participate because he was recommended by Elder Wei to join the sect."

"But now that they're involved in the underground fire pool incident, with a little maneuvering from the supervisors, they'll definitely be able to get in. They'll probably be happy about it, even if it's just a six-year stay."

Meng Guanyun seemed to be deep in thought, while Steward He's smile carried a hint of eeriness.

Baifeng Peak, Song Yu Cave.

When Meng Yao arrived, Song Yu was holding the Snow Cloud Fox in the courtyard, lost in thought.

"Junior Sister," Meng Yao said solemnly, "I just passed by the General Affairs Hall and inquired about the background of that Junior Brother Lin."

"Why did you go to the General Affairs Hall for no reason?" Song Yu lowered his head and stroked Xiao Yun's silky fur, his voice soft and magnetic.

"That's not important. Junior Sister, do you know that Junior Brother Lin was originally a disciple of the Heavenly Star Sect, but he switched to our sect three years ago? The Heavenly Star Sect was only destroyed a year ago! How is such behavior any different from treason?"

Song Yu continued his actions slowly and deliberately: "I already knew about this matter. I also know that back then, within the Tianxing Sect, one Grand Elder advocated surrender, while another sought help from the righteous path in hopes of resisting. Amidst the internal strife, the elder who advocated surrender got his wish and was expelled from the sect to join the demonic path."

"In this upheaval that has altered the landscape of Tiannan, a Qi Refining stage disciple is nothing more than a rootless duckweed drifting with the tide." She finally raised her head, her sapphire-like eyes calmly looking at Meng Yao: "Junior Brother Lin was once a disciple of the lineage of Elder Zhujiang."

"Knowing his background, why did you still become close to him..." Meng Yao was both anxious and puzzled.

"Senior Sister Meng!" Song Yu interrupted her, her voice as familiar yet sending a shiver down Meng Yao's spine. "Instead of wasting time gossiping, you should focus on your cultivation. You'll likely achieve Foundation Establishment sooner. I've noticed your mind has been restless lately, much like those senior sisters on Tranquil Cliff who need to retreat into seclusion. Perhaps I should suggest to Master that you also spend some time on the cliff?"

Song Yu's voice was melodious and pleasant, yet each word he uttered made the other person freeze instantly.

Meng Yao opened her mouth, but ultimately didn't dare to utter another word.