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Chapter 123: Meeting Huangfu Shen Again

Mu Lingxuan had already noticed the young man following Song Jie just now, but she was talking about other things and did not ask.

Song Jie smiled slightly and said, "This is my godson, his name is Shi Ning."

"Godson?" Mu Lingxuan said with a smile in her eyes, "I didn't expect that Brother Song has adopted a godson after not seeing him for so many years."

She originally thought that Shi Ning was Song Jie's pharmacist, but she didn't expect that he was actually Song Jie's godson.

Song Jie nodded and said, "Xiao Ning is the child of a good brother of mine. I brought him here this time just to let him participate in your Danding Sect's entry test."

"Oh?" Mu Lingxuan asked in surprise, "I wonder what the spiritual root attributes of this Taoist friend Shi Ning are like?"

"Xiao Ning has three spiritual roots of wood, fire and earth. He just turned fifteen this year and has been learning alchemy from my side since he was a child."

Mu Lingxuan nodded slightly after hearing this and said, "Wood, fire, and earth... then you can indeed become an alchemist.

“Besides, I have been learning alchemy from Fellow Daoist Song since I was young, so I believe my alchemy foundation is not bad.

"Young Daoist Fellow Shi Ning can come back with me to the sect later to complete the procedures for joining the sect."

"Is it okay to go directly through the sect admission procedures without taking part in the entrance trial?" Song Jie was a little surprised.

He had anticipated that after meeting Mu Lingxuan, Shi Ning's entrance test would probably be a sure thing.

But unexpectedly, Mu Lingxuan actually asked Shi Ning to go back to the sect with her directly to go through the procedures for joining the sect, and he didn't even need to participate in the entrance trial.

Under normal circumstances, shouldn't you just go through the motions and show your respect?

At least you have to take the exam and then be hired.

By using the backdoor so blatantly, it seems that Mu Lingxuan has already gained some power in the Danding Sect.

Song Jie knew that Mu Lingxuan was willing to give him this face mainly because of Huangfu Shen.

Regardless of whether Huangfu Shen had fabricated some identity for himself, his cultivation and strength alone were enough to attract Mu Lingxuan's attention.

In Mu Lingxuan's eyes, she was probably just an alchemist who had a close relationship with Huangfu Shen.

On the surface, Mu Lingxuan was giving face to herself, but in fact, she was giving face to Huangfu Shen.

Of course, these are all Song Jie's speculations. It is impossible for him to guess Mu Lingxuan's real thoughts.

No matter what, as long as the ending is good.

Mu Lingxuan replied casually: "It's okay, I'm in charge of our sect's entrance trial this time."

"Thank you very much, Brother Mu." Song Jie smiled and bowed to Mu Lingxuan.

"It's a small matter. I hope I can have a good discussion with Taoist Song at the 'Immortal Pill Discussion Conference'."

"Hahaha, no problem. It's just that my skills are not very good. I hope that Fellow Daoist Mu will not make fun of me then."

"Fellow Daoist Song, don't be too modest. I have heard from Fellow Daoist Huangfu about your alchemy skills. He was full of praise for you~"

"That's Brother Huangfu praising me."

Song Jie laughed.

Shi Ning, who was following behind Song Jie, felt like he was dreaming at this moment.

He never thought that he would join Danding Sect in this way.

In his imagination, he would go through numerous difficulties in the entrance trial of Danding Sect, and finally surpass countless peers and successfully join Danding Sect with his own abilities.

He even considered the possibility that he would perform poorly in the entrance trial and be unfortunately eliminated.

The only thing he had never thought about was that he could join the Danding Sect directly without taking part in the entrance trial.

I haven't heard from godfather before that he knows someone in Danding Sect.

Moreover, the person my godfather knows seems to have a very high status in Danding Sect.

Along the way, Shi Ning saw many cultivators wearing Danding Sect uniforms. When they saw the Daoist Brother Mu mentioned by his godfather, they all stopped and saluted him.

He was also shouting "Hello, Senior Sister Mu".

I thought of what Zhang Wanquan, the annoying guy, had said before.

This time, the Danding Sect's recruitment of external disciples was in charge of the sect master's direct disciple, Senior Sister Mu.

The Senior Sister Mu that Zhang Wanquan mentioned is obviously the Senior Sister Mu that his godfather mentioned.

I never thought that my godfather actually knew the direct disciple of the leader of Danding Sect. That’s really amazing!

Shi Ning acted as if he was meeting his godfather for the first time, his eyes full of admiration.

Although he admired Song Jie before, it was his alchemy skills that he admired, but now he admires Song Jie's connections.

At the same time, he was also happy from the bottom of his heart that he could successfully join the Danding Sect.

At this time, I have already begun to fantasize about the upcoming life of cultivating immortals in the sect.

And he secretly swore in his heart that he would become a capable person like his godfather in the future.

……

It didn't take long for the three of them to arrive at an elegant courtyard.

As you enter the courtyard, the first thing that catches your eye is an exquisite pavilion.

The pavilion is made of bluestone, with four raised corners, like four phoenixes spreading their wings about to fly.

There is a stone table and several stone benches in the pavilion.

At this time, there were several monks resting and drinking tea in the pavilion.

One of them was Huangfu Shen.

Huangfu Shen was seen with a beaming look on his face, saying something which made the others laugh and show expressions of admiration and worship from time to time.

"Fellow Daoist Huangfu, look who's here."

Mu Lingxuan shouted from a distance.

Huangfu Shen heard the voice and looked over here.

The moment he saw Song Jie, Huangfu Shen's eyes suddenly lit up and he immediately dropped the teacup in his hand.

After a few steps, he ran in front of Song Jie.

He smiled and said, "Fellow Daoist Song, it's been a long time since we last met. I didn't expect to see you here."

"I hope you are well, Brother Huangfu." Song Jie smiled naturally.

Over the past decade, Huangfu Shen's appearance has not changed at all.

He was still the same as when Song Jie first met him, even his temperament hadn't changed.

It seems that time has left no trace on him.

"I hope you are well." Huangfu Shen smiled and then looked at Mu Lingxuan, "Where did Fellow Daoist Mu find Fellow Daoist Song?"

Mu Lingxuan smiled and said, "I met Fellow Daoist Song on my way back to the sect, so I brought him here."

"Hahaha, Brother Daoist Song's arrival is just in time.

"I originally thought that it was such a pity that Fellow Daoist Song didn't come to this 'Immortal Pill Discussion Conference'.

“I didn’t expect to see you in just a short while.

"You're here, good job~"

Huangfu Shen seemed very happy about Song Jie's arrival.

Song Jie also smiled and said, "I didn't expect to meet Daoist Huangfu here either."

"Fellow Daoist Song, Fellow Daoist Huangfu, please just chat. I have something important to attend to, so I will return to the sect first.

"I will come to visit you two again some other day and have a cup of tea and discuss philosophy with you two."

"Okay, Fellow Daoist Mu, if you have something important to do, go back first. Fellow Daoist Song and I haven't seen each other for many years, so we really need to have a good chat."

"Thank you for your help, Brother Mu."

"You are too polite, Brother Song." "Then I will take your godson back to the sect first."

"As for Fellow Daoist Song's residence, someone will come over to arrange accommodation for Fellow Daoist Song in a while."

Song Jie nodded slightly and expressed his gratitude to Mu Lingxuan again. He then gave Shi Ning a few instructions, asking him to listen to Mu Lingxuan when he went to Danding Sect.

This unexpected encounter is also a rare opportunity for Shi Ning.

With Mu Lingxuan's status and position, if Shi Ning could get Mu Lingxuan's care, he could get into Mu Lingxuan's faction.

Once Mu Lingxuan inherits the position of the leader of Danding Sect in the future, Shi Ning will be able to benefit from it to some extent.

So before leaving, Song Jie deliberately winked at Shi Ning, asking him to be smarter when he went to Danding Sect.

Shi Ning has been learning alchemy with Song Jie since he was a child. Even if Song Jie just gives him a look, Shi Ning can roughly guess what he wants to express.

He immediately gave Song Jie a look that said "I understand".

"Don't worry, godfather. When I go to Danding Sect, I will listen to Sister Mu and will never cause trouble for her."

Upon hearing this, Song Jie nodded.

This little girl is quite smart. She knows to call me Sister Mu instead of Aunt Mu.

His careful teaching on a daily basis was not in vain.

He immediately smiled with satisfaction and said, "Okay, go ahead. Godfather will visit you in Danding Sect in a few days."

"Okay, goodbye, godfather~"

Shi Ning waved to Song Jie very obediently.

After saying goodbye, Mu Lingxuan took Shi Ning away.

Not until Mu Lingxuan walked away did Huangfu Shen look at Song Jie with a playful expression.

"Of course, Fellow Daoist Song, we haven't seen each other for more than ten years, and you already have such a big godson.

“I’ve been in this world of immortal cultivation for so long, but I still don’t have a godson.

"I think it's quite interesting to have a godson. I'll get a few godsons someday."

Song Jie laughed and said, "Daoyou Huangfu is making fun of me again.

"Shi Ning is the son of a good brother of mine. I brought him here this time so that he can participate in the entrance test of Danding Sect.

“I never thought that I would meet Fellow Daoist Mu not long after arriving in Danhua Town.

"Now I don't even need to participate in the entrance trial, which saves me a lot of effort."

"For Fellow Daoist Mu, a quota for a menial disciple is indeed a piece of cake.

"Your godson can join the Danding Sect through Fellow Daoist Mu's relationship.

"If he is smarter and seizes this opportunity, he will surely have a good time in Danding Sect in the future."

Those who join the sect through the entry trial usually start out as menial disciples.

Only a very small number of gifted people have the opportunity to be selected by the elders of the sect and directly accepted as disciples.

Although Shi Ning joined the sect thanks to his relationship with Mu Lingxuan, his talent was just average, not very good.

So he could only start as a menial disciple.

If Shi Ning's talent was good enough, perhaps Mu Lingxuan would introduce him to an elder with whom she had a good relationship, so that Shi Ning could avoid some detours.

Unfortunately, Shi Ning only had three spiritual roots of talent, which was not particularly outstanding, and Mu Lingxuan could not get any elder to accept Shi Ning as a personal disciple.

If Shi Ning wants to be promoted to an outer disciple in the future, he will have to rely more on his own efforts.

Even if Mu Lingxuan would take care of you a little, she probably wouldn't provide too much help.

Song Jie naturally knew the reason behind this, and could only shake his head and smile.

"How well he can do depends on his own luck."

Huangfu Shen chuckled and said, "Come on, Fellow Daoist Song. I will introduce you to some new Daoists I just met.

"These are all alchemists who came to participate in the 'Immortal Pill Discussion Conference'.

"I think you two should have some common topics."

As he spoke, Huangfu Shen pulled Song Jie and walked towards the pavilion.

The monks in the pavilion welcomed the new fellow Taoists who had arrived.

Especially after hearing Huangfu Shen say that Song Jie was also an alchemist.

The attitudes of these monks towards Song Jie suddenly became more enthusiastic.

They all came here to participate in the "Immortal Elixir Conference" held by the Danding Sect, and naturally hoped to meet more like-minded Taoist friends.

Through chatting with these alchemists, Song Jie also learned that this "Immortal Elixir Conference" was not an alchemy competition.

It’s just a simple exchange meeting for alchemists.

The Danding Sect holds an "Immortal Elixir Conference" every ten years, with the aim of providing a communication platform for the alchemists of Yunmozhou.

Let everyone take this opportunity to exchange alchemy experiences and jointly improve their alchemy skills.

Of course, this is just what the Danding Sect said when it was promoting it to the outside world.

In fact, it is unknown whether the Danding Sect has a deeper purpose.

What Song Jie can see now is that Danding Sect can further consolidate and enhance its status as a sect in Yunmo Continent by holding such an exchange meeting.

At the same time, you can also discover some good alchemy talents at this kind of exchange meeting.

Although Danding Sect is already one of the five major sects in Yunmo Continent, it also needs to continuously absorb talents.

Only by cultivating generation after generation of alchemy masters can the Danding Sect prosper and flourish.

Therefore, in Song Jie's opinion, the purpose of Danding Sect holding such an exchange meeting is definitely not as simple as they publicize.

But no matter what, Song Jie believed that the "Immortal Elixir Conference" held by Danding Sect was really good.

It can promote the prosperity and development of Dandao to a certain extent.

Moreover, according to what these alchemists said, this "Immortal Elixir Discussion Conference" is just an exchange meeting.

But every time the Danding Sect holds a conference, it will prepare some surprises for the alchemists who come to attend the conference.

We will have to wait until the "Immortal Elixir Conference" begins to find out what the specific surprise is.

It is said that at the "Immortal Elixir Conference" fifty years ago, the surprise prepared by the Danding Sect was that the Sect Master personally set up an altar and preached.

He also provided guidance to many alchemists on the spot.

As of now, the alchemy skills of the leader of Danding Sect should be unmatched in Yunmozhou, and he deserves the title of the number one alchemy master in Yunmozhou.

Being able to receive guidance from the number one alchemy master is an extremely rare opportunity for all alchemists in Yunmozhou.

Even Song Jie was somewhat tempted by this.

They couldn't help but become curious about what kind of surprises the Danding Sect would prepare for the alchemists participating in this "Immortal Elixir Conference".

……

Before nightfall, the group ended this small-scale tea-tasting and discussion session.

After saying goodbye to each other, Huangfu Shen took Song Jie aside again, saying that he wanted to go to the most famous restaurant in Danhua Town to have a drink with Song Jie and talk about the interesting things he had experienced over the years.

Song Jie also wanted to ask Huangfu Shen about Liu Zhicheng's situation, hoping to find a path of cultivation suitable for Liu Zhicheng from him.

Not long after, under the guidance of Huangfu Shen, the two came to a brightly lit attic.

Song Jie looked up and saw three familiar characters written on the plaque.

Tianxiang Tower.

(End of this chapter)