Chapter 378: 172: Reward for the Task of Killing the Sea Clan
Lu Yi and Yun Xi appeared harmless, both exhibiting the Cultivation Base of the Nascent Soul Realm, without showing anything too exceptional.
The Divinity Transformation Elder surnamed Wang assessed Lu Yi and Yun Xi, then declined with a smile, “We won’t be departing for some time, so I’m afraid we won’t be able to accompany you for now.”
The other Nascent Soul Cultivators nodded in agreement.
“Our apologies to the two Daoist friends.”
“Indeed, we have other matters to attend to.”
Lu Yi was exasperated, thinking just how overly cautious these people were?
Lu Yi spoke with a smile, “Actually, senior, I am also from White Cloud Sect, an Inner Sect Disciple. During the recruitment years ago, I was in seclusion and didn’t join my brothers and sisters. Now, having hit a bottleneck in my cultivation, I’ve come to the Sea Clan Battlefield to gain experience. We were planning to search for our senior brothers and sisters, but upon hearing your conversation, we thought to accompany you.”
Upon hearing this, the group of cultivators were taken aback, somewhat astonished.
The Divinity Transformation Elder had an odd look on his face as he regarded Lu Yi, “You are a disciple of White Cloud Sect?”
“Indeed, this is my Inner Sect Disciple Token, take a look if you don’t believe me,” Lu Yi said as he produced his token.
This was generally a symbol of one’s identity as an Inner Sect Disciple of White Cloud Sect and a treasure for storing Sect Points. However, since Lu Yi became famous, White Cloud Sect’s resources were readily available for his use and there was no one within the sect who didn’t recognize him. Thus, his token was of little use and had been left gathering dust in a corner.
Thankfully, he hadn’t discarded it.
Upon seeing Lu Yi present the Inner Sect Disciple Token, the Divinity Transformation Elder and several Nascent Soul Cultivators examined it.
The Divinity Transformation Elder revealed a look of surprise, “I have seen White Cloud Sect’s Inner Sect Disciple Tokens before; this is genuine.”
Then the Divinity Transformation Elder showed a warm smile, “So you are from White Cloud Sect. Indeed, we intended to meet Nangong Moyu and other Daoist friends. We were planning to leave later, but now that we have two Daoist friends here, we can delay the less important matters and set off ahead of schedule.”
“Daoist Wang is right, we can depart earlier!”
One after another, the cultivators spoke up, their faces beaming with smiles.
Lu Yi was exasperated again, as these people’s faces changed rather quickly.
However, Lu Yi didn’t mind too much; out in the world, it was extra caution that could extend one’s life.
Considering their prior cautiousness, it was normal for them to be so vigilant.
Lu Yi also responded with a smile, “In that case, we can set off soon. It’s been a long time since I’ve seen my senior brothers and sisters, and I miss them.”
“No problem!” the Divinity Transformation Elder said with a smile. “I know the area where they are now. Let’s set off immediately! Oh, by the way, may I know your esteemed name, Daoist friend?”
Lu Yi smiled, “My name is Li Yun.”
“So it’s Daoist Li Yun! I’ve long admired you!” Each of the cultivators was very polite.
After finishing their meal, the group rose to their feet, leaving the Ancient City and heading towards the location of the White Cloud Sect disciples.
Along the way, they chatted together. The leading Divinity Transformation cultivator was named Wang Beifeng, all hailing from Ling Province, located near Qingzhou, one of the Great States adjacent to Qingzhou.
The other Nascent Soul Cultivators were from various Great States in the Eastern Domain and had become Daoist friends through encounters over the years.@@novelbin@@
As a Divinity Transformation cultivator and a Loose Cultivator, Wang Beifeng could be considered quite the slick operator, with a broad network, frequently moving among Ling Province and several neighboring Great States. He had also spent considerable time in Qingzhou.
Wang Beifeng was naturally aware of the great war in Qingzhou in the past and was familiar with what happened, which was why he had such a strong impression of White Cloud Sect and Lu Yi.
During a rest, Wang Beifeng mentioned, “I’ve heard of him, the Qingzhou Immortal Seed, ever since he gained minor fame in the East Forest Ruins; I can say that I have always been following his growth. Even so, I never imagined he would grow so fast!”
“Daoist Wang, you’ve been following Lu Yi since then? Wasn’t he not that strong initially?” The middle-aged woman with plain looks inquired.
Her name was Lin Yue, coming from another Great State a distance from Qingzhou.
Wang Beifeng showed a nostalgic look as he replied, “Yes, the Immortal Seed was probably only at the Foundation Establishment Realm back then, not very strong. I heard of him because he rescued some Loose Cultivators in the East Forest Ruins, among them was a descendant of a good friend of mine, so I heard about it. At first, I didn’t take it seriously, but within just a few years, the Immortal Seed astonishingly broke through to the Golden Core Realm, and from there skyrocketed, becoming very famous. Now, in a little over a century, I heard that he surmounted the Heavenly Tribulation two years ago and should now be at the Cave Void stage.”
The revelation sent shivers through the others, utterly shocked, “From Foundation Establishment to Cave Void Realm in a century?”
“No wonder even Immortals have praised him.”
“By the way, aren’t you from White Cloud Sect, Daoist Li? Have you ever met Lu Yi? Is he as formidable as the rumors say?” A beautiful mature woman asked curiously.
The others also looked toward Lu Yi.
Lu Yi cleared his throat seriously, “Brother Lu indeed has extraordinary strength and high talent. He is also incredibly handsome and dashing, like an Immortal descending to the mortal world.”