Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 78 Fellow Disciples of the Southern Yue Kingdom (Please subscribe and vote!)

"???"

"Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Junior Brother Gu is unaware of this."

Yue Ming patted him on the shoulder and said.

"The five mortal kingdoms are the foundation of the Southern Wilderness human race and have never had any problems."

"Unlike the vast Southern Yue Kingdom, the numerous disturbances in Baiyue Mountain were all caused by traitors within the region. Subsequent investigations revealed that the demon race was behind it all."

"And these traitors were all from the Southern Yue region."

"Over time, cultivators from the five mortal kingdoms gained more trust from the higher-ups, who even separated their disciples for training. Only after the disciples had been taught to be skilled and had gained a basic understanding of the outside world would they come into contact with us."

"Junior Brother Gu, you must have completed your three-year term not long ago. I didn't expect you to have such strength."

“Cultivators from the five mortal kingdoms are privately referred to as direct descendants by the disciples of Nan Yue. Whether they are seeking a master or a position, it is much easier for them than for us.”

"It's easy to join any of the various factions in Baiyue Mountain."

"Whether it's weapon crafting, alchemy, talismans, formations, or even the powerful Hall of Punishments and the Patrol Hall that travels the world, more than 80% of them are cultivators from the five mortal kingdoms."

"On the other hand, for us, whether we are learning Taoist arts or martial arts techniques, there are all kinds of conditions and tests that we must pass before we can learn them."

"After achieving a certain level of cultivation, most become ordinary disciples, wandering around this southern wilderness."

"Over time, many disciples of the Southern Yue Kingdom have come to dislike you, the direct descendants of the five mortal kingdoms."

"In terms of quantity, aptitude, and foundation, the disciples of Nan Yue are stronger."

After Yue Ming finished speaking, Gu Qing understood.

He had suspected this before, and now that it had been confirmed, he felt somewhat uneasy.

It's easy to understand why the disciples of Nan Yue are stronger.

What were the environments of the five common kingdoms? What were the environments of the Nanyue Kingdom?
After comparing them, anyone who isn't blind will know the difference.

Why should more outstanding disciples of Nanyue have to undergo more trials and setbacks, rather than allowing mediocre people to occupy high positions?
It's only natural to feel dissatisfied.

This is blatant discrimination.

For the top management of Baiyue Mountain, it is actually a difficult matter to balance things out. With so many precedents to learn from, it is hard for them to place their trust in the company.

Just like families with criminal records, three generations of such families will not be considered for civil service positions.

This is the price of breaking trust.

This affects all the people of Nanyue.

The atmosphere became somewhat silent for a moment, until Li Qiufeng stepped in to smooth things over.

"Junior Brother Gu, don't overthink it."

“They are them, and we are us. I, Li Qiufeng, am not a jealous person. Right now, the mission should be our priority.”

"No matter what, I'll consider you my friend."

"Yes, yes, yes."

Yue Ming nodded.

"Brother Gu is not good with words, but he is not an arrogant person. I can see that. Don't overthink it."

Both of them spoke up; the sisters Ru Shuang and Ru Yue were just there to make up the numbers. Whether they agreed in their hearts or not, they still showed an expression of approval.

Sweet smile.

Gu Qing appeared relieved, putting on a friendly front, but in reality, she never let her guard down.

We've known each other for too short a time.

As for whether they would harm their fellow disciples? That's unlikely. If any disciple dies during the mission, Baiyue Mountain will send a seventh-grade cultivator to investigate thoroughly.

Therefore, at most it will just make him a little tired.

Let’s get this out of the way.

The atmosphere, however, could not return to its previous harmonious state.

The boat seemed rather lonely, so Gu Qing took the initiative to sit at the stern and began cultivating alone, releasing a portion of his divine sense to keep an eye on the four people.

See this.

Yue Ming took out a magical artifact, activated it, and a barrier enveloped the four of them, preventing any sound from escaping. Only then did they feel at ease enough to start chatting. "I didn't expect Gu Qing to be a direct descendant."

"I was hoping to recruit him into our team, but it looks like that's not going to happen now."

These words were spoken by Li Qiufeng.

The missions in Baiyue Mountain are mostly completed in small teams. Such teams naturally need long-term cooperation to develop tacit understanding. When they grow to a certain level in the future, they will go to the frontier to contribute to the defense against the demon race.

This kind of journey from humble beginnings to great success easily fosters deep bonds and friendships.

It is also a way for many families and factions to deepen their relationships.

The Nan Yue lineage is the most prominent among them.

Li Qiufeng naturally wouldn't risk breaking taboos by bringing Gu Qing into the team.

"This person is full of vitality, with a clear and restrained spirit. His physical strength is certainly no less than mine."

“Oh, Junior Brother Yue Ming, your main cultivation method is body refining, yet it’s comparable to his.”

Yue Ming shook his head.

"I can't judge without having fought them."

"But Gu Qing's strength must be very strong. I have been consuming all kinds of rare and precious herbs since I was a child, cultivating both my body and my spirit, and spending a lot of resources from my clan to achieve my current strength."

"Among the direct descendants, apart from Zhao Yin, who joined the Inspection Hall more than ten years ago, there are not many outstanding talents who have become famous recently."

"Gu Qing... It's strange that I've never heard of him."

Ru Shuang spoke at this moment.

“Senior brothers, judging from Gu Qing’s situation, he clearly lacks understanding of the Southern Wilderness. Could he be a newcomer in recent years, perhaps he hasn’t been on many missions?”

Li Qiufeng shook his head.

"A newcomer may be a newcomer, but if someone is truly skilled, even a newcomer can gain some fame."

"Among the direct disciples who have been more prominent in recent years, only the Refining Hall has produced an eighth-grade refiner who is not yet thirty years old. His skills are excellent, and he can refine a high-grade magic weapon with 13 patterns."

"In the future, there is a high probability that I will break through to the seventh rank and have the ability to refine spiritual weapons."

"Moreover, it is highly efficient and fast. It can refine almost all types of magical artifacts, making it an all-rounder. Many factions have sent people to befriend it."

"How could such a genius in weapon crafting come out to do missions if he didn't diligently cultivate and comprehend weapon crafting techniques in the mountain sect?"

"In terms of popularity, this person is undoubtedly the most prominent."

"Among the enthusiasts in the mountain gate, he is known as the 'Thousand-Handed Puppet Master,' who produces an average of one high-quality magic weapon every ten days. The price is affordable and the quality is high."

"I wanted to order a magic artifact before, but I couldn't even get a spot in the queue."

"..."

Everyone was stunned.

Gu Qing, who heard these words through his divine sense, was speechless. Unconsciously, he even had a nickname.

"No more."

"No matter who he is, it's unlikely we'll have any contact after this mission."

“Since Junior Brother Yue Ming acknowledges his strength, there’s no need to make things difficult for him. We have no connection with him, so let’s not risk turning our fellow disciples into enemies for a moment of pleasure.”

"We understand."

This made Gu Qing think more highly of Li Qiufeng.

Yue Ming is an elite member of the Yue family, so he is not unreasonable and there is no need to worry.

However, it was the two twin sisters with the lowest cultivation levels.

He doesn't seem very happy.

Perhaps there were conflicts with the direct descendants, and the person suffered a loss.

After all, there is no love or hate without a reason.

I didn't continue eavesdropping.

Gu Qing kept only a fraction of his mind on guard, silently seizing every moment to become stronger.

Since acquiring the [Purple Star Qi Gathering Strategy], Gu Qing has been able to condense a drop of true essence every day during his normal cultivation, and integrate it into his Qi Sea.

(End of this chapter)