Chu Ning smiled and responded casually; he was rely asking without any particular interest.
So he did not inquire further.
At this mont, the two entered the hall, where many people were already seated.
Jiang Hongguang began introducing everyone individually.
Because Jiang Hongguang’s own strength was not outstanding, Feihong Island was previously only a Tier One Spirit Vein.
Naturally, the people he associated with were mostly Isle Masters from nearby small islands.
In the hall, there were eight guests, and Chu Ning’s gaze quickly discerned that only one middle-aged cultivator was at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, while the others mostly had cultivation levels around the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining.
Everyone was exceptionally surprised when they saw that Chu Ning had reached the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.
They were exceedingly enthusiastic towards Chu Ning.
After all, they had witnessed Chu Ning’s strength a year ago during the Thousand Islands competition.
At that ti, Chu Ning was only at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining.
Now, Jiang Hongguang had introduced the final middle-aged cultivator at the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining.
"Fellow Daoist Chu, this is Wen Yanchao from Shuiyun Island, Fellow Daoist Wen."
"Pleased to et you!"
As Jiang Hongguang’s words fell, Chu Ning and the middle-aged man nad Wen Yanchao imdiately cupped their hands to salute, both glancing at each other.
Wen Yanchao was evidently curious about this young Ninth Layer Qi Refining cultivator, Chu Ning.
While Chu Ning was considering the man’s identity at the mont.
"Shuiyun Island? Previously, in that loose cultivator gathering place, I unintentionally purchased the Soul-Stabilizing Bead.
It seed soone ntioned finding it near Shuiyun Island."
After Chu Ning’s arrival, two more people ca, completing the gathering.
Those in the hall were considered people of so stature in the Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, and they were arranged in a separate room.
As for the rest, Jiang Hongguang arranged them in other locations.
Once everyone was seated, Jiang Hongguang wanted Chu Ning to sit in the honored position, but he naturally refused.
Ultimately, Jiang Hongguang, as the host, took the lead seat, while Chu Ning and Wen Yanchao sat on either side.
At that mont, Yu Yuansheng ca out holding a child, with Jiang Lan following behind.
Everyone took out their gifts.
When Yu Yuansheng approached, Chu Ning took out the White Jade Pendant he had prepared.
This white jade was not a rare item, so when everyone saw Chu Ning producing a pendant, they were slightly surprised.
Chu Ning smiled and said, "Let this pendant be a token, and Fellow Daoist’s son appears to have a Spirit Root and can enter the path of cultivation.
Inside are three Talismans for the young nephew’s future protection."
Upon hearing Chu Ning’s words, everyone then understood.
Wen Yanchao laughed and said, "We’ve all witnessed Fellow Daoist Chu’s Talisman Technique, and surely among them is your excellent work."
Chu Ning imdiately waved his hand and said,
"I can only draw so Basic Talismans, which may seem a bit ager."
Chu Ning hinted, but everyone understood that inside were Interdiate Talismans.
Everyone couldn’t help but take another look at the pendant.
Interdiate Lower Grade Talismans alone were worth 200 Spirit Stones each, and Chu Ning was gifting three, totaling 600 Spirit Stones.
This was equivalent to half a year’s inco for so of the Isle Masters present.
"Chu Ning is quite generous; indeed, the inco of a Talisman Master is considerable."
None thought the pendant contained Interdiate Middle Grade Talismans.
After all, Interdiate Middle Grade Talismans were worth 500 Spirit Stones and up in the Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands range.
If the Defense Talisman quality was higher, it was over 600 Spirit Stones.
No one believed Chu Ning would gift sothing over a thousand Spirit Stones as a greeting gift.
Nonetheless, this made everyone at the table even warr towards Chu Ning.
After so table interactions, everyone grew more familiar.
Taking advantage of Jiang Hongguang’s toast at other tables, Wen Yanchao proactively invited Chu Ning, saying:
"Fellow Daoist Chu, I heard from Fellow Daoist Jiang that you mostly spent your ti in secluded cultivation.
Now that you’re out, would you have ti to visit my Shuiyun Island for a few days?"
Upon hearing Wen Yanchao’s invitation, Chu Ning responded casually:
"Since Fellow Daoist Wen has extended an invitation, Mr. Chu will gladly visit."
Wen Yanchao was a bit surprised by this; he was close friends with Jiang Hongguang.
During past visits to Feihong Island, he inquired about the young cultivator who helped his friend maintain his island’s jurisdiction.
And Jiang Hongguang’s reply was that Chu Ning rarely interacted with outsiders.
Hence, Wen Yanchao instinctively believed Chu Ning to be very solitary.
He didn’t expect Chu Ning to agree so readily.
Chu Ning sensed Wen’s concern and smiled:
"I was focused on cultivating and striving for the Ninth Layer of Qi Refining, hence less interaction.
Lately, cultivation has been rather stifling, and a change of scenery would be refreshing, visiting Fellow Daoist’s abode would be perfect."
"Indeed, cultivation requires balancing tension and relaxation." Wen Yanchao replied, laughing.
When Jiang Hongguang returned, Wen Yanchao ntioned the matter, and Isle Master Jiang was quite surprised.
Thus, it was agreed that they would visit Shuiyun Island the following day.
To avoid making it seem abrupt, Chu Ning stayed at Jiang Hongguang’s residence for a while after the al.
Once others left, Chu Ning too rose to bid farewell.
As for Wen Yanchao, he decided to reside at Jiang Hongguang’s residence.
The three arranged to set out together when Chu Ning arrived the next day.
That evening, Jiang Hongguang and Yu Yuansheng were imnsely surprised upon discovering the pendant contained Interdiate Middle Grade Talismans.
Chu Ning returned to his Cave Mansion, and imdiately began examining the Soul-Stabilizing Bead and the Jade Scroll he previously obtained from He Mingjin.
"This Shuiyun Island was previously nad Shuiyun Cave, and rumors say a Great Power once erged from there, though exact details are unverified."
Chu Ning pondered the possibility upon reviewing this information.
The next morning, having briefly cast the Spell on the dicinal garden and Spirit Plants, Chu Ning went directly to Jiang Hongguang’s residence.
The three traveled together to Shuiyun Island.
"Is the island always like this? No wonder it’s called Shuiyun Island."
Upon landing, Chu Ning observed with surprise.
Though the island’s Spiritual Qi wasn’t particularly dense, similarly to an advanced Tier One Spirit Vein.
However, it was shrouded in mist, even Chu Ning’s vision could not penetrate it.
However, Chu Ning found no obstruction using Divine Sense for investigation.
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