"Master, you finally came."
Upon seeing the arrival of these monks and nuns, Mu Jinyu's eyes brightened, and her hands continued to move without stopping, busily crafting the rudimentary Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instrument and calling out simultaneously.
The monks and nuns, following behind Mu Hongchen, did not possess the haughtiness and disdain common to such esteemed masters. Instead, they all appeared quite kind and amiable.
Seeing that Mu Jinyu did not stand up to greet them but only nodded slightly, they showed no displeasure since they also noticed that Mu Jinyu was busy crafting a magical instrument.
"Amitabha, this humble Arhat has seen the Dragon King."
"Infinite Heaven, this humble priest Ning Fan at your service."
"This humble nun Ruyi."
"..."
The leading monks and nuns took turns greeting Mu Jinyu.
Mu Jinyu nodded at them again and then looked at the nun named Ruyi, in her thirties or forties, still retaining an elegant charm, her attractive figure cloaked in a hemp monk's robe, presenting a unique allure.
Mu Jinyu's gaze at her was not driven by his male nature.
To be honest, Ruyi's beauty could not compare to that of Gu Xiyan and others. Were she dressed in fashionable attire, Mu Jinyu would not even spare her a second glance.
The reason he looked at her a moment longer was only because he recalled a beautiful Taoist nun from Withered Tree Quest for Spring who had come to abduct him some time ago.
He wondered whether this Master Ruyi might also be one of Withered Tree Quest for Spring's people.
After all, she did seem quite mature in age.
However, given the current circumstances, even if she were one of Withered Tree Quest for Spring's, as long as she didn't target him, now wasn't the time to be concerned about such matters.
"Master, your timing is perfect, come help me craft this Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instrument. These artifacts can resist the encroachment of demons,"
Mu Jinyu finished the instrument in his hand and tossed it to a nearby trio, successfully splitting them up.
From a love triangle, it turned into single flyers.
"Amitabha, we heard about it on the way here," the solemn and naturally imposing Arhat recited a Buddhist chant and then politely said.
"Hmm," Mu Jinyu didn't waste words, nodded politely, and then dived straight into the topic, saying to them, "Masters, it's like this, some details Little Mu also isn't clear about, from what I've heard..."
As he spoke, Mu Jinyu shared his insights and discoveries about crafting the Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instrument, withholding nothing from them.
If the situation they currently faced were not a dire calamity wreaking havoc worldwide, but rather something else requiring their cooperation, Mu Jinyu would never be so forthright, nor would he reveal the methods of depicting Evil-Suppressing charms to them.
But given the current situation, there was no room for reservations; they needed to be united.
After hearing Mu Jinyu's explanation, the group of monks and nuns nodded gently and sighed, "So there are such methods of avoidance; indeed, there is nothing in the world that is absolutely unsolvable."
"Rest assured, Dragon King, while we cannot match your combat strength, let us handle these logistical matters to ensure that you and your troops can fight on the front lines without any worries!"
"Hmm, then I'll have to trouble all the masters," Mu Jinyu said as he saw their willingness to stay and diligently create these protective talismans, happily nodding in approval.
With his divine martial power, staying at the headquarters of Dragon King Hall to continuously craft protective talismans was truly a wasteful act. He should instead head to the front lines to suppress and eradicate those rampaging demons.
Following that, Mu Jinyu had them sit beside him and he started to meticulously engrave the Evil-Suppressing charms on the superior jade.
They watched attentively, and having studied such talismans in their own temples, albeit not exactly the same, they soon learned through analogy quickly.
Afterward, the group of monks, Taoists, and nuns began attempting to craft the Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instruments.
With Mu Jinyu watching by the side, occasionally offering guidance and corrections, they all soon completed a Gold Inlaid Jade Magical Instrument.
Mu Jinyu gathered and examined each one. Some were fairly effective, only slightly inferior to the ones he had crafted, while others were as rudimentary as the first few he had made, capable only of withstanding two or three invasions of minor calamities.
Mu Jinyu spoke bluntly, then had Mu Hongchen record it. Those Magical Instruments that were slightly inferior were set aside in one group, and the others in a different group.
In the current situation, Mu Jinyu couldn't worry about whether doing so might cause any personal embarrassments for these people. After all, these were to be used on the front lines by warriors. The accidental use of an inferior Magical Instrument against a strong demon might lead to their entire group being annihilated.
Although the faces of those involved soured, they all understood the reason behind his actions.
They didn't make a fuss or say any foolish things like accusing him of discrimination or refusing to participate.
Under the current circumstances, it wasn't as though a few people hiding would save them from disaster. If they allowed the demons to continue causing chaos, and when most people had died, could those hiding on the sidelines really survive?
"Dragon King, we have now learned how to make Magical Instruments. You can rest assured now. Although the process is slow, we can ensure continuous production," Ruyi said to Mu Jinyu.
"Hmm, thank you all for your hard work," Mu Jinyu nodded.
He then summoned Mu Hongchen and instructed her to continue contacting Buddha's Light Shines Everywhere and Way of Nature, and personnel within Huaxia to arrive in the Capital City as quickly as possible to join in the crafting of Magical Instruments, aiming to ensure safety for all relevant important figures.
Mu Hongchen nodded, showing her understanding, and then said, "Dragon Master, the person in charge just contacted me again, asking when can they receive some of the Magical Instruments made from superior jade?"
Mu Jinyu looked over the still-handful of cultivators and said, "Once these Dao friends have managed to craft a Magical Instrument for everyone present to carry, then we can accumulate some more to hand over to them."
"I understand," Mu Hongchen nodded, showing she understood, and then added, "By the way, Dragon King, a Second Level Demon has appeared on the outskirts of the capital city. We are not sure of the situation now, do you want to go and handle it?"
"A Second Level Demon?" Mu Jinyu frowned as he inquired.
Mu Hongchen explained, "Yes, the ministers just had a meeting and categorized the demons by threat levels. A First Level Demon attacks individuals or, at most, endangers a village."
"A Second Level Demon endangers a county or a small city with up to a million residents."
"A Third Level Demon can pose a threat to a major city with tens of millions of people."
"A Fourth Level Demon causes chaos across an entire province."
"A Fifth Level Demon poses a threat to an entire country."
"A Sixth Level Demon, like the Calamities of Despair and the Tide of Chaos, pose global threats."
"And a Seventh Level Demon, is like the one possessed by Tianshu, the prime demonic force, the source of darkness!"