Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh

Chapter 548 - 247: Gold Spirit Seed—Doesn’t That Mean Gold Spirit Root? (Major Revision)

At this moment, Chu Ning was not using his real appearance, naturally worried about being recognized by Ao Langtian or other Golden Core Cultivators from the Daluo Sect.

However, the current appearance was that of Li Qun, whom he had adopted when entering Wolong Valley.

This was of course to prevent any Jiuhua Sect cultivators from recognizing him after arriving here.

The people opposite did not recognize him.

But Chu Ning recognized the middle-aged cultivator who was speaking at that moment.

This person was one of the Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators from the Daluo Sect who had arrived at the Jiuhua Sect with Ao Xuan and the others.

At that time, since the people from the Daluo Sect weren’t particularly numerous, and since Chu Ning had been waiting on the high platform for the competition for quite some time.

He basically recognized all the cultivators from the Daluo Sect.

For most cultivators, they could generally achieve photographic memory.

Moreover, since this person was a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator, Chu Ning gave him more attention at that time.

However, the other two cultivators, a man and a woman, were unfamiliar to him and Chu Ning had never seen them before.

"Why do these Daluo Sect cultivators always act so arrogantly?"

Chu Ning muttered in his heart, but said aloud:

"I am also a cultivator of the Cloud Peak Alliance, and have specially hurried to the sect’s base. May I inquire which sect you fellow Daoists belong to?"

Although he had some guesses based on the clothing of the other two, he still had to ask another question at this time.

After all, if all three were cultivators from the Daluo Sect, he would naturally need to be more cautious about revealing his identity.

The middle-aged man from the Daluo Sect was about to speak reproachfully.

Beside him, a youthful Foundation Establishment stage woman dressed in green, upon hearing Chu Ning mention he was from the Cloud Peak Alliance, let go of her guarded expression.

Instead, she curiously asked:

"I am from the Celestial Sound Pavilion, and these two Senior Brothers are from the Daluo Sect and Red Maple Valley respectively.

Fellow Daoist, you are also from the Cloud Peak Alliance? May I know which sect you belong to?"

The green-clothed woman’s naive demeanor, spilling everything, caused the two male cultivators from the Daluo Sect and Red Maple Valley to smile bitterly.

"Junior Sister Han, you..."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning felt a sense of relief.

Red Maple Valley was not often talked about, but the Celestial Sound Pavilion was quite known to Chu Ning, as he had heard much about it and knew that this sect has always been on good terms with the Jiuhua Sect.

Moreover, in terms of strength, it was even stronger than the Daluo Sect.

As long as the Daluo Sect wasn’t the sole dominant voice here, that’s fine.

Immediately, Chu Ning directly said: "I am Li Qun from the Jiuhua Sect, greetings fellow Daoists."

"Jiuhua Sect!"

Upon hearing Chu Ning’s words, the expressions of the three in front varied.

The older cultivator from Red Maple Valley showed no change, while the middle-aged man from the Daluo Sect immediately turned cold.

After the competition three years ago and the subsequent Wolong Valley incident, the relationship between the two sects had hit rock bottom.

However, the woman in green immediately showed a delighted expression.

"Senior Brother, you are from the Jiuhua Sect? Senior Sister Shang Xiaohan and the others are here too, they are patrolling and guarding in another direction."

Upon hearing the green-clothed woman’s words, a hint of joy flashed across Chu Ning’s face as well.

Since Shang Xiaohan was here, the Golden Core cultivators from the sect should also be here.

Immediately, Chu Ning cupped his hands towards the green-clothed woman, saying:

"Junior Sister, I just received an order from the sect and hurried here from elsewhere at the Hong Lake Entrance.

I don’t know where our fellow disciples from Jiuhua Sect are. I would like to join them."

"Sure, I’ll take you there!" The green-clothed woman said, ready to lead Chu Ning away.

At this moment, the older Red Maple Valley cultivator became much more prudent and immediately said:

"Hold on! This fellow claims to be from the Jiuhua Sect, but none of us recognize him.

To be safe, it’s better to have some fellow Daoists from Jiuhua Sect come over."

The middle-aged man from the Daluo Sect also had an unfriendly expression while staring at Chu Ning.

"That’s right, you claim you’re from the Jiuhua Sect, but do you have proof?

Hmph, I know some Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators from Jiuhua Sect, but I’ve never seen someone like you."

Chu Ning knew it was unlikely for someone from the Daluo Sect to be easygoing upon seeing him, and didn’t argue with them.

He said: "What you fellow Daoists said makes sense too. Junior Sister, may I trouble you to send a message to Junior Sister Shang saying I’m here?"

"Sure!" The green-clothed woman nodded and agreed readily.

Soon, she took out a Sound Transmission Talisman and activated it.

Within less than a cup of tea’s time, several figures quickly flew over in this direction.

Leading them was Shang Xiaohan.

Upon seeing Chu Ning, her face immediately broke into a joyful smile.

Having ventured into Wolong Valley together with Chu Ning, she was very familiar with this appearance.

Recalling how Chu Ning had held off You Jing for her escape, and having had no news in the following days, she was about to call out "Senior Brother".

But after receiving a slight signal from Chu Ning, she quickly corrected herself, saying:

"Senior Brother Li, it really is you!"

"Junior Sister Shang!" Chu Ning nodded, then asked:

"Which Elder from the sect is here? Perhaps you could take me to meet them first."

"The Supreme Elder is here, along with the Grand Elder and Master." Shang Xiaohan said, then turned to the others, saying:

"Fellow Seniors, this is our Senior Brother from the Jiuhua Sect. I’ll first take him to the Elders."

The older Red Maple Valley cultivator, seeing how Shang Xiaohan spoke with certainty, knew there was no mistake, and cupped his hands towards Chu Ning, saying:

"Senior Brother Li, I apologize for any offense earlier, please proceed."

The Jiuhua Sect’s status within the Cloud Peak Alliance had risen somewhat in recent years, and the Red Maple Valley was a middle to lower-ranked sect within the alliance.