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Chapter 928: A Token of Welcome
Chapter 928: A Token of Welcome
"Join the Huanzhen Jianfeng (Returning Truth Sword Peak)?"
Lu Chen furrowed his brows, perplexed by the offer.
"The Jianzong (Sword Sect) is comprised of nine sword peaks, each with its own ancient legacy. The master of each sword peak is known as a Jianzhu (Sword Master), and they are all at least in the late Yuan Ying (Nascent Soul) stage of cultivation."
"Among the nine sword peaks, if you, my dear junior, choose to join me at Huanzhen Jianfeng, you will undoubtedly become a key disciple of the peak. All sorts of cultivation resources will be made available to aid your progress."
Jian Huanzhen explained gently.
The skills Lu Chen had displayed in spirit herbs, spirit brews, and talismans were each enough to qualify him as a core disciple of a sword peak.
To have all three talents in one person was an incredibly rare find, a logistical-type cultivator that was near impossible to come by.
Compared to this, his late Golden Core stage was almost negligible.
There were quite a few Golden Core cultivators in the sword peaks, and even over ten Nascent Soul True Lords.
"I am willing to join your sect, Senior."
Lu Chen didn't hesitate to nod in agreement.
To him, it didn't make much difference which sword peak he joined. With Sword Master Huanzhen's promise, he would still have a fair amount of freedom, so he readily accepted.
"Good! Good! Good!"
Jian Huanzhen laughed heartily, clearly in a delightful mood.
"Welcome, Junior Lu, to Huanzhen Jianfeng."
"As we meet for the first time, I haven't prepared a proper gift. Please accept this Seventh-Grade Blood Flood Dragon Sword Talisman as a token of my welcome."
A blood-red talisman slowly floated towards Lu Chen.
The talisman resembled a sword tip, and within it seemed to be a blood-red flood dragon, writhing with power.
"A seventh-grade talisman!"
Lu Chen was secretly astonished.
He hadn't expected the Sword Master Huanzhen before him to present him with such a generous gift.
Even if it was a consumable talisman, its seventh-grade quality made it an incredibly valuable item.
"Sealed within is the essence of a seventh-grade Blood Flood Dragon demon. It has been refined by my unique sword aura and, when activated, can unleash a strike equivalent to the full power of a Nascent Soul stage swordsman."
Sword Master Huanzhen explained casually, his hands clasped behind his back.
"Thank you for your kindness, Senior. I am undeserving of such a grand gift."
Lu Chen bowed his head in gratitude.
"Take it, as I've offered it to you. You are a spirit herbologist and not skilled in combat, so this seventh-grade sword talisman will serve as a means of protection."
"After the Myriad Spirit Assembly concludes, come with us back to the Jianzong. There, you will formally join Huanzhen Jianfeng, and I will also apply for a high-quality sword vessel for you."
"If you wish to return to the Yunxu Domain often in the future, that treasure will make your travels much easier."
"Then I shall graciously accept, Senior."
Lu Chen couldn't refuse any further and took the seventh-grade talisman.
Only then did Sword Master Huanzhen nod in satisfaction.
"I still have matters to attend to, so I must return to the Liuyang Dao Zong (School of Sunlight). We will meet again at the start of the Myriad Spirit Assembly, where we can talk further."
Seeing this, Mo Yuanfeng and the other two bid farewell to Lu Chen as well.
"See you at the Liuyang Dao Zong, Junior Lu."
"Junior Brother, once we enter the Dongxuan Jianzong (Mystic Sword Sect), I'll show you around."
Wan Chong said with a smile.
"Farewell, Junior Lu."
Zhou Chao's farewell was brief, but his attitude seemed much warmer than when they had first met.
"Senior Huanzhen, Senior Brothers, I have some spirit brews here for you to take back to the Liuyang Dao Zong."
Lu Chen waved his hand, and four sets of spirit brews appeared before him.
Among them, the set for Sword Master Huanzhen was naturally the most abundant. It included three bottles each of the Hundred Fruit Elixir, Jade Cleansing Essence, and Frostbone Spirit Refresher, as well as two bottles each of the Huanzhen Sword Enchantment and Emerald Condensed Essence.
As for Mo Yuanfeng and the other two, they each received a bottle of fourth-grade spirit brew. Since they were all swordsmen, Lu Chen also gave each of them an additional bottle of fifth-grade Huanzhen Sword Liquid.
"Thank you, Junior Lu."
"Thank you, Junior Lu."
The elders expressed their gratitude, their faces wreathed in smiles.
They may have paid little heed to ordinary fourth or fifth-grade treasures, but spirit brews were an exception. Even the celestial beings attending the Myriad Spirit Assembly rarely had the opportunity to taste the exquisite brews that they now held in their hands.
As for Elder Ge, he remained in the store, intending to accompany Lu Chen to the Liuyang Dao Zong before the commencement of the assembly.
"Senior, I have a few bottles of spirit brew here. Please take them back and give them a try."
After Jian Huanzhen and the others departed, Lu Chen presented a few more bottles of spirit brew.
Although he wasn't sure if the Artifact Spirit could appreciate the taste, it was only polite to offer.
"Lu boy, thanks! Remember to drop by the Chamber of Commerce often in the future. We have branches in many domains, so it'll be convenient to stay in touch."
The Artifact Spirit waved its slender arms at Lu Chen and then vanished into thin air.
"Brother Lu, it's a shame that I hold little influence, or else I would strongly encourage you to join my sword peak."
Elder Ge heaved a sigh of relief after the Artifact Spirit's departure, letting out a soft laugh laced with a hint of regret.
"Haha, Elder Ge, we'll have plenty of opportunities to meet once we enter the Sword Sect."
Lu Chen laughed heartily in response.
"You're right, Brother Lu," Elder Ge nodded with a smile.
"Brother Lu! Are you alright?"
Just as the two were reminiscing about the past, Wen Qian rushed in, his face etched with concern.
"Well done, you handled that situation admirably," Lu Chen acknowledged with a nod.
Wen Qian had demonstrated remarkable presence of mind. Upon realizing that Jian Huanzhen and Mo Yuanfeng were both Nascent Soul stage cultivators, he had cleverly used the pretext of contacting Lu Chen to liaise with the higher-ups in the Chamber of Commerce, leading to the dramatic appearance of the Artifact Spirit elder.
Although nothing untoward had occurred, his quick thinking and adaptability were commendable.
Lu Chen briefly explained the situation to Wen Qian and Hong Qinghai.
"Brother Lu, you're a disciple of the Dongxuan Sword Sect?"
Wen Qian and Hong Qinghai exchanged surprised glances.
"I used to be a disciple of the Tianjian Sect, a branch of the Sword Sect. Fortunately, Elder Ge and the others found me, and I was able to become a disciple of the Sword Master of the Dongxuan Sword Sect."
"There's no such thing as luck. We saw with our own eyes how a late Nascent Soul stage cultivator came to welcome you," Wen Qian and Hong Qinghai thought to themselves, unable to contain their astonishment.
"You two don't need to worry," Lu Chen assured them. "We'll keep the shop running, and I'll make frequent visits to Tianxing Cave."
Upon hearing that Lu Chen would be returning to the Dongxuan Sword Sect, the two men felt as though a weight had been lifted from their shoulders. They had received countless treasures and blessings from Lu Chen, and the thought of him leaving the Yunxu Domain filled them with apprehension.
Now that Lu Chen had promised to return, their worries melted away, and their moods lifted.
"Brother Ge, why don't we head to my cave abode? That's where I usually cultivate and tend to my spirit herbs."
Lu Chen turned to Elder Ge and suggested.
"Brother Lu is still living the simple life," Elder Ge remarked, a smile tugging at his lips.
"Then let's head to your place first, Brother Lu. Along the way, I'd like to ask if you've come across any fellow disciples from the Tianjian Sect," Elder Ge said.
"After all, we share the same roots. If their cultivation and character are up to par, I don't think our Sect Master would mind taking a few of them back to the Dongxuan Sword Sect."
"Haha, there's indeed one person who fits the bill, and he also lives in Tianxing Cave. Elder Ge, I'm sure you'll remember him. I'll introduce you later and give you a pleasant surprise," Lu Chen replied with a hearty laugh.
(End of Chapter)
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