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Chapter 286 Seed Token: Gu Songying's overtures (Update notes at the end of the chapter)

"What kind of alchemical practice did you cultivate?"

Xu Ning was slightly surprised by Gu Songying's question, but not astonished.

It was obvious that Gu Songying had discovered his Dao Realm Pill Technique, Pill Sea Pill Scripture.

"Just as Brother Gu guessed."

Xu Ning answered truthfully.

"Um?"

Upon receiving Xu Ning's affirmative reply, Gu Songying's pupils contracted.

"Is it really the Danhai Danjing?"

This time, Gu Songying sent a telepathic message to Xu Ning, without letting anyone else hear it.

Xu Ning nodded.

"Brother Xu, may I have a word with you in private?"

Gu Songying pondered for a moment, then extended an invitation to Xu Ning.

"Can."

Xu Ning did not refuse.

Gu Songying's invitation to Xu Ning left Ding Bai, Xin Andao, and others puzzled.

However, they remained silent, watching Gu Songying and Xu Ning walk away.

Regardless, Xin Andao was now clear that, at least for the time being, the crisis for the Yuansheng Sect had been resolved.

Ding Bai looked somewhat depressed, but he dared not go against his cousin's wishes.

Gu Songying and Xu Ning arrived at a dense forest not far from the Yuansheng Sect.

"Brother Xu, the Danhai Danjing is the core alchemy technique of my Danhai Demonic Sect. Unless personally taught by the sect leader or elders, it is impossible to learn. How did you master it?"

Gu Songying made no attempt to hide anything and went straight to the point.

His expression was somewhat serious; this issue needed to be clarified.

If Xu Ning did not learn from Danhai Demon Lord or a sect elder, then it means that someone has leaked the sect's core secret techniques. If so, this matter must be reported to the sect, the person who leaked the sect's secret techniques must be found and severely punished.

Even Xu Ning, who was taught the Danhai Danjing, was captured and brought back to the Danhai Demon Sect. Even with the protection of the Ye Wang Mansion, it was useless.

However, if Xu Ning's Dan Hai Dan Jing was personally taught by the Dan Hai Demon Lord or a sect elder, even if he is not yet a member of the Dan Hai Demon Sect, he is very likely to be absorbed into it in the future and become an elite disciple.

"Is it really necessary to find out so much?"

Xu Ning smiled, seemingly not caring much.

But Gu Songying looked serious: "Please tell me the truth, Brother Xu."

Seeing Gu Songying's expression, Xu Ning decided not to hide it any longer.

There was no major problem in exposing his connection with the Danhai Demon Sect to its members.

"This Danhai Danjing is something I learned from the secret realm of the Danhai Demon Lord's legacy."

Xu Ning told him the truth.

"What you learned in the sect leader's inherited secret realm?"

Gu Songying's eyes twitched.

"The Demon Lord of Danhai once left behind a secret realm in Yuanbei. I passed the test there and obtained this Danhai Danjing."

Xu Ning added.

"So that's how it is..."

At this moment, Gu Songying also recalled what the sect's elders had said: a long time ago, the Demon Lord of Danhai had indeed gone on a sea voyage.

Among the places he visited was Yuanbei.

However, the places where he left his legacy are not limited to Yuanbei.

There was more than one person who received the inheritance of the Danhai Demon Lord's secret realm.

For example, one of the core figures of the Danhai Demon Sect at the high level of the Dao Realm today received the inheritance of the Danhai Demon Lord in Yuannan decades ago. Then, carrying the token within the inheritance, he crossed the Endless Sea, came to Wansheng Prefecture, joined the Danhai Demon Sect, and obtained the status of a 'seed'.

Thinking of this, Gu Songying felt a surge of excitement.

He looked at Xu Ning: "Brother Xu, as far as I know, when the sect leader left behind his legacy overseas, he not only imparted the sect's unique skills, but also left behind a token. I wonder if I may take a look at Brother Xu's token?"

"You even know such details..."

Xu Ning smiled and then took out the black bead that he had obtained from the black bird in the inheritance secret realm.

According to the black bird at the time, possessing this black bead would grant access to the Danhai Demon Sect and allow one to become a member.

However, because Xu Ning was focused on rebuilding the Yanlu Sect and the current environment was relatively stable and favorable for him, he had no intention of joining the Danhai Demon Sect.

The moment the black bead was taken out, Gu Songying's eyes lit up.

"Brother Xu, may I take a look at it...?"

Unconsciously, Gu Songying's attitude towards Xu Ning became slightly humble.

"Can."

Xu Ning placed the black bead in Gu Songying's hand.

Gu Songying's expression was very excited, and her hands were trembling slightly.

He examined the black bead carefully, and after confirming it several times, he cautiously handed it to Xu Ning with both hands.

"That's right, it's a seed token from the sect!"

Gu Songying said.

"A seed token?"

Xu Ning glanced at the black bead in her hand: "What's that?"

"The Seed Token is the identity certificate of the sect's most core disciples!"

A strange flame burned in Gu Songying's eyes: "Bearing a seed token means receiving strong support and abundant resources from the sect. And most importantly, with this seed token comes seed status, which qualifies one to become the sect master of the Danhai Demon Sect!"

Gu Songying couldn't hide her excitement as she said this.

"Oh?"

Xu Ning hadn't expected that the token in his hand would be so valuable.

When the black bird gave it to Xu Ning, it only said that possessing it would allow him to join the Danhai Demon Sect. However, what was unexpected was that with this black bead, he could directly become a core disciple of the sect.

"Brother Xu, you haven't joined our Danhai Demon Sect yet, have you?"

Gu Songying looked at Xu Ning with hopeful eyes.

"no."

Xu Ning shook his head.

"In that case, why don't I be your guide and lead you to join our Danhai Demon Sect!"

Gu Songying's eyes were full of eagerness.

"Join the Danhai Demon Sect?"

Xu Ning didn't think for long before quickly giving his answer: "I don't have that idea for now."

In Xu Ning's view, it was true that the Danhai Demon Sect had abundant resources, but the Ye Wang Mansion was not bad either.

Now that he has gained Duan Chaofeng's great favor, it will not be difficult for him to obtain preferential resources from the Ye Wang Mansion in the future.

Moreover, he also had to take good care of Yanlu Sect. With Ye Wang Mansion as his backing, he had a relatively high degree of freedom.

However, if I go to the Danhai Demon Sect, I will definitely face a new competitive environment. There is absolutely no need for me to give up everything I have now and join the Danhai Demon Sect, which has a greater uncertainty.

"Brother Xu, joining the Danhai Demon Sect now brings numerous benefits!"

Seeing Xu Ning's firm refusal, Gu Songying appeared slightly anxious.

"Our sect leader, the Danhai Demon Lord, who is at the limit of the Dao Realm, is preparing to devote himself to cultivation, break through the Dao Realm limit, and become a Grandmaster! Just two years ago, he sent a message to the sect that he would select a qualified successor within the next ten years!"

"And the successor to this sect can only be produced from the seed!"

Gu Songying's expression was excited: "In other words, once you become a sect's seed, within ten years, it's entirely possible for you to become the leader of the Danhai Demon Sect, a top-tier sect in Wansheng Prefecture!"

When Gu Songying said this, he was filled with emotion, as if he, not Xu Ning, was the one who held the seed token.

"Oh?"

Xu Ning was quite surprised to hear Gu Songying's words.

The top-tier sect in Wansheng Prefecture is actually changing its leader.

Moreover, as the one who possesses this black bead, I am also qualified to compete for this position.

This was something Xu Ning hadn't expected.

"Brother Xu, join the Danhai Demon Sect!"

Gu Songying's eyes were filled with eager anticipation.

Gu Songying was so eager and proactive because he felt that this might be a rare opportunity for him to turn his life around.

Just now, he had already grasped Xu Ning's strength and qualifications.

To be able to fight against a Dao Realm Grandmaster who has mastered the Origin Technique in the Cleansing Core Realm is a strength that is hard to find even once in an era.

And he also happened to possess the seed certificate.

Gu Songying believed that with Xu Ning's foundation, if he could join the Danhai Demon Sect, he would definitely be able to grow rapidly within ten years after receiving a lot of resources.

And Xu Ning in that state truly deserves to compete with those veteran talents for the position of sect leader of the Danhai Demon Sect.

Although the chances are probably less than 10%, if successful, Gu Songying, as Xu Ning's first follower in the Danhai Demon Sect, will definitely reap great rewards.

Moreover, even if Xu Ning cannot become the sect leader, there is at least a 50% chance that he can become a sect elder.

And he himself would become a trusted elder of the Danhai Demon Sect.

Gu Songying knew very well that, based on her own talent, her path in martial arts had almost reached its end.

The chances of breaking through to the high level of the Dao Realm are extremely slim.

Therefore, his status in the Danhai Demon Sect may only be fixed at the position of an outpost steward, and it will be difficult to advance any further.

Only by following Xu Ning and seizing the opportunities before him can he continue to realize the possibility of a leap in status and position.

"Brother Gu..."

Xu Ning spent a little longer in deep thought this time.

"In Guqing Prefecture, I am not only the sect leader of a sect, but also a first-class retainer of the Ye Prince's Mansion. With such a complicated identity, wouldn't it be somewhat inappropriate for me to enter the Danhai Demon Sect?"

Xu Ning remained uninterested in Gu Songying's persuasion.

Gu Songying seemed a little anxious: "Why isn't it suitable?"

"Brother Xu, you may not know, but there are some people within the Duan royal family who are disciples of the Danhai Demon Sect. Currently, several princes and princesses are in the Danhai Demon Sect."

"Um?"

Xu Ning was slightly surprised: "There are actually disciples of the Duan royal family in the Danhai Demon Sect?"

Rumors circulated that the Duan royal family and the Danhai Demon Sect had a close relationship, but Xu Ning had never imagined that their relationship would be this close.

"yes!"

Gu Songying quickly nodded in agreement: "Moreover, both the Third Prince and the Eighth Princess of the current dynasty possess seed tokens of the Danhai Demon Sect, granting them seed status!"

"I see..."

This made Xu Ning start to feel somewhat tempted.

If even members of the Duan royal family, or even princes and princesses, were willing to join the Danhai Demon Sect.

This shows that the benefits the Danhai Demon Sect brought them were no less than the benefits their royal status brought them.

"Brother Xu, what do you think about joining the Danhai Demonic Sect?"

Gu Songying pressed on, her tone eager.

"Let's decide later."

Xu Ning did not make a decision immediately: "I need to return to Guqing Prefecture and discuss this matter with the Crown Prince Ye."

Gu Songying's explanation did indeed tempt Xu Ning.

However, before that, Xu Ning still felt that he should meet with Duan Chaofeng.

Duan Chaofeng is a member of the Duan royal family, so his understanding of the Danhai Demon Sect is definitely deeper than mine.

"this……"

Seeing Xu Ning say this, Gu Songying knew that she could no longer persuade him.

Otherwise, if you are too hasty, it may have the opposite effect.

"it is good."

Gu Songying said, "In that case, Xu Ning, once you've made your decision, you can come and let me know immediately. I will personally take you to the Danhai Demon Sect."

"OK."

Xu Ning also responded.

This made Gu Songying somewhat happy.

My previous overtures and persuasion had worked.

"I have been dispatched to Fengling Prefecture by the sect. You can send me a message at any time once you have made a decision."

Gu Songying then gave Xu Ning her address.

After Xu Ning inquired about Gu Songying again, the two ended their conversation and began to return to the Yuansheng Sect together.

"Ding Bo, you're gone!"

After Gu Songying returned to the Yuansheng Sect's mountain gate, she greeted Ding Bai.

Upon seeing this, Ding Bai hurriedly went behind Gu Songying.

"Brother Xu, I'll be leaving now. I'll await your news at any time."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Gu Songying actually bowed to Xu Ning.

This left Ding Bai, Xin Andao, Teng Yunkong, He Mingye, Si Ying, and the others dumbfounded.

Half an hour ago, when Gu Songying brought Ding Bai here, she was filled with hostility.

After a brief exchange, things took an unexpected turn, leaving the people present completely bewildered.

"Cousin..."

Ding Bai looked at Gu Songying with a suspicious gaze.

Gu Songying, on the other hand, gave him a look that contained a hidden threat.

Upon seeing this, Ding Bai panicked and had no choice but to bow to Xu Ning as well.

Afterwards, Gu Songying left with Ding Bai.

"Xu Ning, what's going on?"

No sooner had Gu Songying and Ding Bai left than Xin Andao rushed over.

"It's nothing..."

Xu Ning simply smiled slightly and did not answer.

It's best not to spread this information for now.

Seeing that Xu Ning did not speak directly, Xin Andao and the others knew that he was not in a position to respond, so they did not press him further.

Then, the group returned to the Yuansheng Sect.

Meanwhile, Ding Bai finally couldn't hold back his doubts and asked his cousin Gu Songying a question.

"Cousin, aren't you being a little too polite to Xu Ning?"

Ding Bai was somewhat indignant: "Even if he is slightly better than you, you don't need to act like this... You are a deacon of the Danhai Demon Sect..."

"You don't know anything!"

Gu Songying's face hardened, and he said coldly, "This Xu Ning is far more complex than you imagine!"

"My current position in the sect is stagnant, and Xu Ning is the only person who could drastically change my situation!"

After Gu Songying finished speaking, Ding Bai was completely stunned.

"Cousin, what do you mean by this?"

Ding Bai pressed for an answer.

Gu Songying sneered: "You don't need to say so much right now. You just need to remember to be polite to the Yuansheng Sect in the future. If the Yuansheng Sect needs any help, you must lend a hand! We must win Xu Ning's favor."

"Yes……"

Although he felt very frustrated, Ding Bai finally agreed.

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