A Thousand Years of Immortal Dreams

Ji Hongmei and Zhao Ling'er immediately became anxious and repeatedly tried to persuade her:

"You can't do this. If you stay, you might be forced by the Zhao royal family at the outer sect assessment in a few days, or even killed on the spot."

Ji Hongmei held Cao Wang's hand and pleaded desperately:

"Child, you can't do this. You have to listen to us. We're doing this for your own good."

You are severely injured and may have forgotten all your memories.

A gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. You should hide for now, and we can take our revenge when we've grown up.

Moreover, I am now a noble consort of the Zhao royal family. As long as I am here, I can secretly support and assist you, nurturing you with all my might.

Cao Wang fell silent upon hearing this.

He sensed money in Ji Hongmei's words.

With the secret help of a noble concubine from the Zhao royal family, my growth rate will accelerate once again.

If the rewards for this outer sect assessment are insignificant, then I can simply listen to them and choose not to participate.

Moreover, the high-end competitors in the current outer sect assessment conference are basically all powerful individuals who have reached the Foundation Establishment stage, so the pressure is extraordinary.

Cao Wang turned to look at Jiao San Niang and asked, "Master, what are the rewards for this outer sect assessment competition?"

Jiao San Niang smiled and said, "I knew you wouldn't do anything without a reason. After being with me for so long, don't I know how short-sighted you are?"

The ultimate reward for this outer sect assessment tournament is to be accepted as a personal disciple by the sect leader of the Blissful Sect.

Upon hearing this, Cao Wang raised an eyebrow; the temptation was extraordinary.

"Secondly, a high-grade magic weapon."

Cao Wang raised an eyebrow again, while the corners of his mouth turned up slightly, gradually becoming interested.

Seeing Cao Wang's expression, Ji Hongmei quickly said, "I can't give you the identity of the sect leader's personal disciple, but I can give you this high-grade magic weapon."

Cao Wang's interest was piqued, and they seemed to be having a tug-of-war.

Jiao San Niang continued:

"As for cultivation techniques, there's no need to mention them. Once you become the sect leader's personal disciple, you can choose any cultivation technique from the Blissful Sect."

Finally, there are the spots for the Beast Taming Immortal Sect Ruins Secret Realm.

Upon hearing this, Cao Wang suddenly turned around and stared blankly at Jiao San Niang:

"What did you say? A spot in the Beast Taming Immortal Sect Ruins Secret Realm?"

Jiao San Niang nodded and said, "What? Do you know about this Beast Taming Immortal Sect?"

Cao Wang quickly changed his tune and said, "I don't know."

But anything related to the secret realm is a great opportunity.

The treasures contained within are unknown.

Seeing that Cao Wang was interested in this item, Ji Hongmei quickly reminded him:

"The secret realm does indeed represent tremendous opportunities, but it is also accompanied by endless dangers."

You are currently only at the ninth level of the Qi Refining stage. Even if you obtain this spot to enter, it will be extremely dangerous.

Moreover, whether or not they can obtain it is still unknown.

Listen to your aunt, and I'll give you a top-grade magic weapon and hundreds of thousands of spirit stones for your cultivation.

"Pills, talismans, formations—whatever you want, I'll give you."

Hearing this, Cao Wang slowly shook his head: "No need, I'm definitely going to participate in this outer sect assessment competition."

Cao Wang had to get his hands on just one spot in the Beast Taming Immortal Sect Ruins Secret Realm.

He wanted to see if the ruins of the Beast Taming Immortal Sect were exactly the same as what he had seen when he entered the formation.

Why are you so stubborn?

Ji Hongmei said with a sense of disappointment.

Before they could say anything more, Cao Wang raised his hand to stop them: "Alright, that's enough."

I will attend the outer sect assessment meeting, and I will also verify the veracity of what you have said.

After saying that, he cupped his hands to Jiao San Niang and said, "Master, your disciple has come to assist you in your cultivation."

Seeing that Cao Wang's attitude was resolute, Jiao San Niang could no longer persuade him, so she said to Ji Hongmei:

"Hongmei, I know this kid. Once he makes up his mind, no one can change it."

Since he insists on attending the conference, I will do everything in my power to protect him; you can rest assured about that.

But Ji Hongmei still shook her head in despair:

"Impossible. The Zhao royal family is extremely ruthless. If they knew of Cao Wang's existence, they would have spared no effort to exterminate him."

Jiao San Niang sighed, "Then what should we do?"

I can't persuade this kid either. And the main problem is they don't believe what you're saying.

Zhao Ling'er sighed, "That's right, Mother. Brother Cao Wang must have lost all his memories of us. He won't believe anything we say, so he won't listen to our advice."

Ji Hongmei was well aware of this principle.

Looking at Cao Wang, she hardened her expression: "Since there's no way to avoid it, then let him face it bravely. No matter what happens, I'll cover for him. At worst, I'll completely break ties with the Zhao royal family."

Zhao Ling'er added, "I'm also willing to give up my princess status to protect Brother Cao Wang."

"Third Sister, I'm entrusting Cao Wang's safety to you these next few days. I'll hurry back now to contact the old Cao family members and the forces that were once on good terms with the Cao family, to see if we can persuade them to come out of seclusion and enhance Cao Wang's status in the Blissful Sect, so that the Zhao royal family will not dare to make a move easily."

The two then hurriedly descended the mountain and left the Blissful Sect.

Before leaving, Zhao Ling'er blinked and asked Jiao San Niang, "What did Brother Cao Wang mean when he said he would help you with your cultivation?"

Seeing that Zhao Ling'er was simple-minded, Jiao San Niang did not say it directly, but said tactfully, "It's just cultivation, nothing more."

Zhao Ling'er then left with peace of mind.

"You little rascal, I've been waiting for you for a whole month!"

The candle went out, and before Jiao San Niang could even wash up, she climbed into bed in the dark.

At this moment, Cao Wang was already poised to strike, standing tall and proud.

During his cultivation, Cao Wang earnestly asked, "Master, is what they said true?"

"It should be true, almost certainly."

Have you really forgotten everything that happened in the past?

"I only remember things after I came to the Blissful Sect; I've forgotten everything before that."

"It seems that the blow from the Cao family and your escape must have taken a heavy toll on you."

"But I am also lucky to have come to the Blissful Sect and met such a good person as my master."

"You're all sweet talkers, try harder. But don't worry, as long as I'm here, I won't let anyone hurt you."

"Alright, Master. With your words, I can rest assured."

Jiao San Niang still said worriedly, "But you're only at the ninth level of Qi Refining, are you confident you can get a ranking?"

This is quite different from the small competition among the outer sects. This applies to everyone except those within our Blissful Sect.

There were also members of the Zhao royal family and disciples from other major cultivation sects within the Zhao kingdom; it was truly a battleground of many powerful figures vying for supremacy.

"Rankings aren't important; participation is what matters. Competing alongside young heroes from within the Zhao Kingdom is a form of growth, isn't it?"

"What if the Zhao royal family makes things difficult for you on the spot? How will you deal with it?"

"First of all, it depends on the attitude of the Blissful Sect. If they want to sell me out, there's nothing I can do. If the Blissful Sect can't protect me, then I'll have no choice but to run away. I won't implicate you, Master."

Jiao Sanniang smiled with satisfaction: "Do you think you can escape? The Zhao royal family has gained another Golden Core stage expert. They could probably crush you with a single finger."

"Life and death are preordained, wealth and honor are determined by Heaven. If Heaven wanted to destroy me, I would never have been able to escape from the Cao family in the first place."

In the darkness, Jiao San Niang sensed the intense confidence emanating from Cao Wang.

It's like a spark that's starting a prairie fire.