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Chapter 182 The Pride of the Source Sect Master

Upon entering the Elder Hall of the Yuansheng Sect, Xu Ning found that there were already quite a few people inside.

They gathered in twos and threes, chatting quietly among themselves.

"Even the weakest among them are at the Transcendent Realm..."

Xu Ning looked around.

Those who are here now are either elders of the Yuansheng Sect, patriarchs or elders of various families, or invited guests.

Including Xu Ning, these people will be seated on the highest platform of the Yuansheng Sect, making them the highest-ranking group at this sect conference.

If Xu Ning's strength hadn't reached the Tongyin Realm, he wouldn't have been able to come here even if Wei Xingfeng had invited him.

"Young friend Xu Ning."

Before Xu Ning and Wei Xingfeng could even stand still, Zhou Weichen walked over with a smile.

"Senior Zhou."

Upon seeing this, Xu Ning also clasped his hands in a salute.

Since his son advanced to the Tongyin Realm, Zhou Weichen has been in a cheerful mood every day.

"I heard from Patriarch Wei that you almost joined the Origin Sect back then, what a pity..."

Zhou Weichen sighed.

"Everyone has their own destiny in life, and it's hard to say whether it's good or bad."

Xu Ning responded.

"Xu Ning, this is your first time here. We'll introduce you to some friends."

Wei Xingfeng said from the side, "If you can build good relationships with the people here, there will be almost nothing you can't do in Feiyun Prefecture."

Subsequently, Wei Xingfeng and Zhou Weichen introduced Xu Ning to their close friends or elders of the Yuansheng Sect.

These people were already surprised by Xu Ning's martial arts skills, and when they learned that Xu Ning was actually the alchemist in the Wei family business who refined high-quality pills, they all treated Xu Ning with extra courtesy.

Although everyone was too embarrassed to directly ask Xu Ning to refine pills due to social constraints, they were all secretly planning to deepen their relationship with him.

A high-level alchemist has a much higher status than a high-level martial artist.

Xiang Nanchun was only a martial artist at the Qualitative Transformation Realm, and his status was even higher than that of Huang Zongshao, who was at the True Intent Realm, because of his superb alchemy skills.

"Xu Ning, this is Wu Lanqiong, the matriarch of the Wu family."

After getting to know the other people, Wei Xingfeng led Xu Ning to an old woman.

The old woman looked extremely thin, with a face full of wrinkles, and appeared to be in her twilight years.

But her eyes held a depth and kindness that inspired respect in people from afar.

When Wei Xingfeng and Zhou Weichen stood beside her, they looked like two young men, their attitudes very humble.

"Greetings, Senior Wu."

Xu Ning could sense that this old woman's strength was at the ninth level of the Void Realm, the True Domain Realm.

The Wu family is the head of the six families under the Yuansheng Sect. Several elders in the family also serve as elders of the Yuansheng Sect. The depth of the family's foundation is unmatched by ordinary families.

Wu Qingfu, who had some past conflicts with Xu Ning, was a member of the Wu family.

"Young friend Xu Ning, it is truly remarkable that you have achieved so much at such a young age."

Wu Lanqiong looked at Xu Ning and gave him a kind smile.

She had overheard some of Xu Ning's conversation with others and had some understanding of Xu Ning.

"Senior Wu, you flatter me."

Xu Ning could sense a simplicity that comes with the passage of time from Wu Lanqiong.

At Wu Lanqiong's age, even as a Void Realm Martial Master, she may already be in the final stages of her life.

Are you from out of state?

Wu Lanqiong asked Xu Ning questions like an ordinary old woman.

"No, I am from Feiyun Prefecture."

Xu Ning answered truthfully.

"Are you from Feiyun Prefecture?"

A hint of surprise appeared in Wu Lanqiong's eyes: "I have heard of most of the young geniuses in Feiyun Prefecture in the last hundred years, but I have never heard of your name."

"Although I am from Feiyun Prefecture, my main advancement in martial arts is in Jifeng Prefecture."

Xu Ning responded.

"I knew it..." Wu Lanqiong smiled, the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes deepening. "Which sect in Jifeng Prefecture did you come from?"

"Yuelan Sect."

Xu Ning did not hide anything.

Wu Lanqiong said, "Many years ago, I also went to Jifeng Prefecture and met many people from the Yuelan Sect, but I don't know if those people are still around..."

Who is the current sect leader of the Yue Lan Sect?

Wu Lanqiong asked.

"He is my master, Mi Xingye."

Xu Ning didn't hide his identity or his current strength; here, he hardly needed to conceal anything.

As soon as Xu Ning finished speaking, Wei Xingfeng and Zhou Weichen, who were standing next to him, also glanced at him slightly.

They knew before that Xu Ning came from a major sect in Jifeng Prefecture, but they never expected that he was actually a disciple of the sect leader of Yuelan Sect.

The Yuelan Sect is a major sect in Jifeng Prefecture and is quite famous in other prefectures as well.

"Mi Hoshino?"

Wu Lanqiong narrowed her eyes slightly, a look of reminiscence on her face: "I still remember him. Back then, he was just a spirited young man. I never imagined he would become the sect leader..."

Then, Wu Lanqiong stared at Xu Ning again, seemingly deep in thought about something.

Just then.

"Sect Leader Feng has arrived."

Suddenly someone shouted.

Xu Ning followed the sound and looked towards the doorway.

An elderly man with silver hair strode in. He stood ramrod straight, wore a coarse cloth long gown, and was in high spirits with a steady gait.

"Confer the title of Sect Master!"

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

"..."

As soon as he entered, everyone in the Elders' Hall surrounded him.

"Master of the Origin Sect, feudal cultivator..."

The moment Xu Ning saw Feng Xiu, he felt an immense pressure.

Even with his Taoist soldiers by his side, he could truly feel this pressure.

"This Feng Xiu is stronger than my master, Mi Xingye... So it seems he should be a half-step Dao Realm Grandmaster..."

Xu Ning thought to himself.

After a brief conversation with the others, Feng Xiu walked over to Wu Lanqiong.

"Sister Wu, you've come too."

Feng Xiu treated Wu Lanqiong with great courtesy.

"The sect conference is held every three years. I don't know how many more times I'll be able to attend, so of course I have to come."

Wu Lanqiong's tone carried a hint of self-deprecation.

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiu smiled, but also felt a pang of sadness.

Wu Lanqiong had long lost hope of breaking through to the Dao Realm, and her lifespan was only a little over 150 years.

"Um?"

At this moment, Feng Xiu noticed Xu Ning: "You look unfamiliar, young man."

"Junior Xu Ning greets Sect Master Feng."

Xu Ning quickly explained.

"This Xu Ning is from Feiyun Prefecture, but he seeks martial arts in Jifeng Prefecture. He comes from Yuelan Sect, and his master is the current sect leader, Mi Xingye."

Before Xu Ning could introduce them, Wu Lanqiong took the initiative to speak to Feng Xiu.

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiu's brow twitched.

Then, Feng Xiu heard a voice enter his ears.

"This child may be our link to Jifeng Prefecture."

It was Wu Lanqiong's voice, but only Feng Xiu could hear it.

"Let him act as a link between the Yuansheng Sect and Jifeng Prefecture... that does seem quite suitable..."

Feng Xiu glanced at Xu Ning from head to toe.

Xu Ning was somewhat bewildered by Feng Xiu's glance.

Feng Xiu's gaze was like a purposeful scrutiny.

"Alright, the sect tournament is about to begin, let's go to the stands."

Feng Xiu withdrew his gaze from Xu Ning: "Xu Ning, you can stay by my side."

Upon hearing Feng Xiu's words, Wei Xingfeng, Zhou Weichen, and the others present all cast surprised glances at Xu Ning.

Sect Leader Feng is clearly trying to elevate Xu Ning's status in front of everyone.

"Yes."

Xu Ning was also puzzled, but still chose to comply.

Feng Xiu and Wu Lanqiong walked side by side, Xu Ning lagged half a step behind them, and the others followed behind Xu Ning.

This feeling struck Xu Ning as strange.

He, an outsider, was standing in front of a group of sect elders.

Feiyun Square.

This is where the Yuansheng Sect holds its sect conference.

Seeing this scene reminded Xu Ning of the time he participated in the Demon-Slaying Conference at the Yue Lan Sect.

"The sect leaders and elders have arrived!"

"I see my master!"

"..."

As Feng Xiu led everyone into the arena, Feiyun Square immediately erupted in a cacophony of voices.

As the sect leader of the Yuansheng Sect, Feng Xiu enjoys extremely high prestige in Yunying City and even the entire Feiyun Prefecture.

Almost every member of the Yuansheng Sect regards the sealing of cultivation as the highest goal on the path of cultivation.

"Who is that young man, and why is he by the sect leader's side?"

"Could he be a newly accepted disciple of the sect leader?"

"Impossible. Even a newly accepted disciple couldn't possibly be on the highest platform."

"..."

At this moment, many people had already noticed Xu Ning behind Feng Xiu and Wu Lanqiong.

Xu Ning became the subject of much discussion.

"Qingfu, what's wrong?"

At this moment, somewhere in the crowd, Wu Qingfu stood frozen in place, and even when his fellow disciples patted him, he did not react.

"That person, he is...."

At this moment, Wu Qingfu had already recognized Xu Ning.

After the conflict with Xu Ning and others that day, he sent people to investigate.

Finally, he figured it out; his subordinates told him that Xu Ning was an alchemist from the Wei family.

Wu Qingfu breathed a sigh of relief. Although the other party was obviously very strong and was a pill master, as a member of the Wu family, as long as he did not provoke the pill master again, the pill master would definitely not retaliate against him.

Wu Qingfu originally thought that the matter was over, but he did not expect that Xu Ning would appear at the Yuansheng Sect's sect meeting, and even follow behind Sect Master Feng Xiu and the family head, appearing in the highest stands.

This struck Wu Qingfu like a thunderbolt.

Even if he's stupid, he knows he's gotten himself into a huge mess he shouldn't have.

When Wu Qingfu noticed Xu Ning, Xu Ning also saw Wu Qingfu in the crowd.

His gaze lingered on Wu Qingfu for a moment, then he gently shook his head and looked away.

"Xu Ning, it seems you know someone from my family?"

Wu Lanqiong noticed this.

"We've had some exchanges."

Xu Ning responded, but he did not mention the friction between the two.

Saying these things in this setting would be rather undignified.

Upon hearing this, Wu Lanqiong glanced at Xu Ning and pondered for a moment.

"Ah Zhen..."

Wu Lanqiong said to an elder of the Wu family behind her, "Qingfu is talented, but his temperament is unstable. After the sect conference, we will transfer him out of Yunying City to temper him."

"Yes."

The clan elder, whom Wu Lanqiong called Azhen, quickly responded.

Elder Azhen knew very well that from this moment on, Wu Qingfu had been removed from his position as a core member of the Wu family.

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(End of this chapter)