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Chapter 250: Gathering
Chapter 250: Gathering
Chen Mu carefully stored away the Kunlun Stone and Kunlun Jade separately. Carrying the Golden-Tailed Fox, he made his way back to Jin Ling'er's village.
He silently entered the village, walking past the simple bamboo houses. Some villagers were busy with their tasks, but none noticed his presence.
For the current Chen Mu, after mastering the Heavenly Emperor's Qi Contraction Technique, as long as he intentionally concealed his aura, even a Five Organs Realm cultivator would find it extremely difficult to detect him. Even those with perceptive abilities would need to be within a certain range to sense him.
After walking a few steps, Chen Mu arrived outside a simple courtyard.
"Xiao Ling'er, don't worry. Meeting a senior from the Seven Mysteries Sect is a heavenly blessing. You must go, and I'll take care of your mother. Don't worry too much."
"Be a good girl. With your fourth uncle's help, your mother will be fine. If you go to the Seven Mysteries Sect to cultivate, you must practice hard. Train to be better than your third uncle and don't disappoint your teachers. When you're out there, be careful and don't offend people. Retreat when possible and avoid taking risks..."
Chen Mu quietly stood outside the simple hut, listening to the conversation and a nagging voice from within.
"Yes, yes. Mother, you must take care of your body."
Jin Ling'er whispered in response.
The elderly woman lying on the bed) patted Jin Ling'er's head and said, "Although my legs are a bit weak, my body is still fine. By the time you return after mastering your skills, you'll be a grown woman. Let your mother have a look then."
Chen Mu listened to the nagging for a while, then carefully sensed the aura again before quietly turning and leaving, returning to the village entrance.
Soon, Jin Ling'er emerged from the village, carrying a bundle on her back. Some villagers saw her off, and upon seeing Chen Mu standing at the village entrance, Jin Ling'er immediately called out to her benefactor. The other villagers, seeing this, all bowed to Chen Mu.
Although the village was remote, news of Chen Mu had already spread, and everyone knew he was an important figure from the Seven Mysteries Sect. No one dared to be careless, especially after seeing the Golden-Tailed Fox that had caused a ruckus in the village. It was now half-dead and being held by Chen Mu, and many villagers showed reverence in their eyes.
"Are you all packed?" Chen Mu asked Jin Ling'er calmly.
"Yes," Jin Ling'er replied respectfully.
Chen Mu carefully examined her, as if deep in thought, then suddenly said, "I just took a walk around your house. Your mother's health isn't good. If you come with me to the Seven Mysteries Sect, you might not have the chance to see her again."
He had roughly sensed her mother's condition from outside the house, perceiving that her health was declining, her qi and blood were decaying, and she was likely enduring significant pain. The seemingly calm and collected words were mostly spoken through gritted teeth, and Chen Mu estimated that she had about a year left to live.
The elderly woman was clearly trying to encourage Jin Ling'er to go to the Seven Mysteries Sect, pretending to be well.
This deception worked on Jin Ling'er but not on Chen Mu.
Perhaps the elderly woman, Jin Ling'er's fourth uncle, and others all had good intentions, knowing that going to the Seven Mysteries Sect to cultivate was a rare opportunity. But if Jin Ling'er's cultivation reached the Five Organs Realm or higher, and she felt regret or guilt, her martial will might not reach its full potential.
It was better to address the potential for future emotional baggage now rather than later. Even if Jin Ling'er ultimately chose not to go to the Seven Mysteries Sect, it wouldn't matter. Cultivating martial arts wasn't the same as cultivating immortality, and a life of martial cultivation might not be as carefree and enjoyable as living in the mountains.
"Huh?" Jin Ling'er looked at Chen Mu in surprise.
Chen Mu looked at her calmly and said, "So, go back and think about it. Whether you go or not is your decision."
After hearing Chen Mu's words, Jin Ling'er didn't hesitate much and turned to run back into the village.
"Don't go, don't go! You little girl!" A middle-aged man behind her tried to stop her but dared not reach out, only calling out twice. He smiled bitterly for a moment, knowing that the opportunity to cultivate at the Seven Mysteries Sect was extraordinary. In the southern mountains, the head of a large village who had a family member become a disciple of the Seven Mysteries Sect had gained great wealth and status.
Someone else looked at Chen Mu and smiled awkwardly, saying, "This... Jin Ling'er is still a child. Please don't blame her. Let me go talk to her again."
Chen Mu replied indifferently, "None of you should interfere. Let her decide for herself."
His words carried an unquestionable tone, and a faint pressure filled the air, causing everyone to feel a slight pause in their breathing. They felt even more reverence for Chen Mu, and no one dared to act rashly.
Chen Mu paid no attention to the crowd and just stood there, gazing at the village.
Soon, he let out a soft sigh.
In the courtyard where Jin Ling'er lived, the elderly woman leaned on a bamboo cane, her body trembling as she walked with difficulty. She glared at Jin Ling'er, pushing her out, "Go, go, go! Hurry up!"
"Mother, mother..." Jin Ling'er had immense strength and could stop with a slight effort, but at this moment, she dared not resist. She was pushed out of the house by the elderly woman, and tears welled up in her eyes.
Chen Mu gazed at the scene before him, and he couldn't help but recall many years ago when Wang Ni's grandfather had hanged himself in the house, choosing death to spare Wang Ni from becoming a burden. Despite the coldness of the world, there were still traces of familial love and warmth.
If only he had been a little more compassionate back then, Wang Ni's grandfather wouldn't have had to die.
But if given the chance to redo it all...
Perhaps nothing would have changed.
In times of hardship, one should focus on self-improvement. At that time, he didn't possess the ability to do much, and it was after much hesitation that he decided to take Wang Ni in. Since arriving in this world, Chen Mu had acted with integrity, and he had no regrets.
In the quiet, Chen Mu suddenly felt that everything in the world became clearer, his beliefs more focused, and his martial arts will unwavering. It seemed as if he had touched upon a thin, almost imperceptible boundary.
His martial arts will was just a thin layer away from reaching the 'Third Layer'.
In the distance, Jin Ling'er was slowly escorted out of the courtyard, but even these few steps were a tremendous strain on the old woman's energy. Her face gradually paled, and her body staggered, coughing up a mouthful of blood before collapsing to the side.
"Mother, Mother!"
Jin Ling'er quickly supported the old woman, her voice filled with panic.
The old woman gasped for breath a couple of times before shaking her head. "Cough, cough... I'm fine. Hurry and leave. If you stay any longer, I'll truly not live much longer. Go, go!"
Jin Ling'er burst into tears, but knowing her mother's temperament, she cried in the old woman's embrace for a while before quietly stepping back and kneeling on the ground, bowing her head to the old woman several times.
"Good girl, that's how it should be."
The old woman leaned on her bamboo staff, her face finally relaxing a little.
"Mother, I'm leaving..."
Jin Ling'er said through her tears.
"Go, or I'll beat you if you don't."
The old woman raised the bamboo staff in her hand.
Jin Ling'er's tears streamed down her face as she walked out, turning back every few steps.
When she finally left the village, she was sobbing uncontrollably, while Chen Mu waved to the mountain villagers, indicating that they could disperse. The villagers, not daring to delay, hurried back to the village.
Chen Mu quietly waited for Jin Ling'er, and when her emotions finally calmed down a little, he asked, "Have you thought it through?"
"Yes... I want to master my skills quickly and return soon."
"Then let's go."
Chen Mu's expression remained calm, and he spoke in a peaceful tone. Then, he led Jin Ling'er away.
He didn't bring Jin Ling'er all the way back to the Seven Profound Sect because it was too far and would delay his own journey. Instead, he first took her to the county government office in Amethyst Province and found Meng Danyun, entrusting Jin Ling'er to her care.
When Meng Danyun saw that Chen Mu had brought back a young girl, her expression immediately became peculiar. But after examining Jin Ling'er's physique, she was surprised. Jin Ling'er not only possessed innate divine strength and formidable strength, but her roots were also exceptionally good, allowing her to directly join the inner sect. If her comprehension was also excellent, she might even have the potential to become a true transmitter of the Spirit Profound Peak in the future.
"The Spirit Profound Peak has been in decline for some time. Since I've become a true transmitter of the Spirit Profound Peak, it's only natural that I do something for the peak. My senior sister brought me from Jade Province to the Spirit Profound Peak, and now I've brought Jin Ling'er, continuing my senior sister's will."
Chen Mu smiled as he spoke.
In the 1619th chapter, not a single mistake was found!
In reality, it was the responsibility of the peak executives and guardians to search for talented young individuals in Crystal State and recruit them into the Seven Profound Sect. True transmitter disciples were not required to handle such tasks.
Meng Danyun looked at Jin Ling'er with appreciation, then turned to Chen Mu and said, "Jin Shimei has excellent aptitude, but for her to become a true transmitter of the Spirit Profound Peak, that will be a matter for the next generation. It will take at least ten years."
"Ten years isn't long. It's just a snap of the fingers."
Chen Mu glanced at Jin Ling'er and then turned to walk away, saying, "Alright, my business in Amethyst Province is done. I need to return to the sect soon, so I'll leave the rest to you, senior sister."
"Okay."
Meng Danyun nodded slightly and saw Chen Mu off.
Then she turned to Jin Ling'er and spoke gently, "These few days, you'll follow me and learn some basic skills."
"Yes."
Jin Ling'er replied, then watched Chen Mu's departing figure, unable to hold back a soft question, "Senior Sister Meng... is Senior Brother Chen very powerful?"
She had traveled all the way here, and she had heard titles like 'Northern Cold Region's Top New Talent' and 'Young Generation Wind and Cloud Rank Expert', but she didn't quite understand the extent of the Northern Cold Region or what the Wind and Cloud Rank was.
"You'll find out in due time."
Meng Danyun smiled slightly at Jin Ling'er's curious expression.
Then, she turned her head towards the direction where Chen Mu had disappeared, recalling the first time they met in the Demon-Slaying Division of Jade Province. At that time, who would have thought that Chen Mu, from Jade Province, would rise so rapidly in just a few short years, ultimately defeating Zuo Qianqiu, who was almost invincible among the younger generation?
...
Crystal State.
Seven Mysteries Sect, Executive Hall.
Each peak had different executives responsible for their respective affairs. All executives were commanded by their peak guardians and also answered to the Executive Hall, handling various matters for the Seven Mysteries Sect.
At this moment, Chen Mu stood quietly in the main hall of the Executive Hall, displaying various items on the table, including the near-death Golden-Tailed Fox, Kunlun Stone, and many other spirit artifacts, attracting the attention of several nearby executives.
"In total, it's one thousand nine hundred sect contributions."
The executives responsible for tallying Chen Mu's items quickly finished their task, and the leader among them respectfully replied.
Although they were executives of the Seven Mysteries Sect and had reached the Five Viscera Realm, the same realm as Chen Mu, no one in the sect dared to treat Chen Mu as an ordinary Five Viscera Realm cultivator.
A Gale Wind Rankings expert, within the Seven Mysteries Sect, held a status second only to the peak masters and elders.
"Mhm, exchange them all for Viscera Refining Spirit Substances."
Chen Mu nodded towards the executives and calmly said, "Additionally, I'll also draw upon my status as the Spirit Profound Peak's True Transmitter to claim the resources allocated for True Transmitter disciples. These should also be exchanged for Viscera Refining Spirit Substances."
Upon hearing this, the executives exchanged glances and quickly responded, "Yes... But the quantity is a bit too much. We'll need to report this to the guardians above."
"Go ahead."
Chen Mu slightly nodded and casually sat down on a nearby chair.
A moment later, a guardian entered. It was Yu Cheng, the guardian of the Great Mystic Peak, who was also in charge of Executive Hall affairs.
Within the Seven Mysteries Sect, the Great Mystic Peak held a different status from the other peaks. This was because the executives and guardians of the Great Mystic Peak were responsible for coordinating various aspects of the sect. However, for inner and outer sect disciples, as well as True Transmitters, there was no distinction in status.
"Greetings, Chen True Transmitter."
Yu Cheng, upon seeing Chen Mu, took a slight breath and bowed respectfully. Although his position as a guardian was higher than Chen Mu's, he dared not show any arrogance in front of Chen Mu: "Chen True Transmitter, your sect contributions and True Transmitter resources amount to thirteen Viscera Refining Spirit Substances. The quantity is slightly excessive, so I need to confirm this with you..."
"Mhm, just these."
Chen Mu nodded slightly.
Yu Cheng, seeing this, cautiously replied, "Yes, then I'll have someone bring them to you."
Viscera Refining Spirit Substances were considered important resources within the sect. Previously, Chen Mu had already claimed nineteen Viscera Refining Spirit Substances, for which he had specially reported to Qi Zhiyuan. He felt that it might be too much, but this time, Chen Mu came to claim even more. Yu Cheng dared not say anything further.
Whether as the first on the Rising Talent List or a Gale Wind Rankings expert, Chen Mu's status allowed him to claim Viscera Refining Spirit Substances without question. As for the sect's subsequent resource allocation issues... With Chen Mu's current status, who else would be prioritized over him?
However, Yu Cheng still cautiously asked, "Has Chen True Transmitter completed the tenth Viscera Refining Realm? Many in the sect have attempted the eleventh transformation, but none have succeeded despite consuming a vast amount of resources."
Chen Mu had previously claimed so many Viscera Refining Spirit Substances. In Yu Cheng's opinion, he should have completed the tenth transformation by now. This time, with such a large claim, he must be aiming for the eleventh transformation.
It was a feat never achieved in the history of the Seven Mysteries Sect, and Yu Cheng felt it was a waste of resources. With a little more, they could even exchange it for a Spirit Armament within the sect.
However, Chen Mu had cultivated the Heavenly Earth Concept, and ordinary Spirit Armaments would likely not impress him, nor would they suit his needs.
"I'll give it a try."
Chen Mu calmly responded.
Hearing Chen Mu's words, Yu Cheng could only sigh in resignation. Although he felt it was a waste, Chen Mu's status allowed him to attempt it. At most, it would slightly strain the sect's resources for Viscera Refining in the next two to three years.
Soon after, the thirteen Viscera Refining Spirit Substances were delivered to Chen Mu.
Without further delay, Chen Mu took the resources and returned to his residence on the Spirit Profound Peak. He gathered these thirteen portions, along with those obtained from Meng Danyun and the Five Elements Lotus Platform acquired from Hua Nongying, placing them all together.
A rough estimate revealed that it amounted to nearly twenty-seven portions of Viscera Refining Spirit Substances!
(End of Chapter)
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