Chapter 473: Lin Yu Has Returned!
Chapter 473: Lin Yu Has Returned!
Cloud Sea Sect, Fire Peak.
After landing, Jiang Chen looked at the youth before him. “Right now, you have three choices.”
Li Muyao asked curiously, “Which three?”
Jiang Chen held up three fingers on his right hand. “One: A Metal Spirit Root chooses Fire Peak. Two: A Water Spirit Root chooses the Rain Pavilion. Three: Multiple Spirit Roots go to Beast Mountain.”
Compared to other cultivation Sects, the classifications at the Cloud Sea Sect were quite simple.
Wood Spirit Roots farmed the land. Metal Spirit Roots forged artifacts. Water Spirit Roots drew talismans. Fire Spirit Roots refined pills. Earth Spirit Roots mined ores.
If one possessed multiple Spirit Roots, Beast Mountain was also a good choice.
At the very least, during the early stages of cultivation, one could learn a great deal of useful knowledge, experience, and techniques there. More importantly, they could earn Spirit Stones.
On the surface, it was a place for rearing spirit beasts.In reality, it housed quite a few cultivators with multiple Spirit Roots, making its inner workings far more diverse.
Li Muyao fell deep into thought. He mused inwardly, The inheritance I received from my past life contains cultivation methods related to the stars, constellations, Providence, and destiny.
Artifact refining doesn’t really suit me. Drawing talismans is a passable fit. Beast Mountain… feels a bit chaotic.
Jiang Chen lifted his chin. “Have you made your choice?”
Li Muyao asked with slight hesitation, “Where do you think I am best suited?”
Jiang Chen pondered for a moment. “You possess multiple Spirit Roots. Both Fire Peak and the Rain Pavilion are viable options, and your chances of becoming a formal disciple are quite high. As for Beast Mountain, that place would allow you to focus on cultivating both of your Spirit Roots, though your growth would be slower.”
Li Muyao nodded. “Then I will choose the Rain Pavilion.”
Compared to the endless clanging of artifact refining, or the exhausting labor of rearing spirit beasts, he much preferred to read books and draw talismans quietly on his own.
Hearing this, Jiang Chen swept him up into the air once more, swiftly departing from Fire Peak.
Shattered Moon Flowing Frost was incredibly fast. They arrived at the Black Lake in even less time than his previous trips.
Looking at the nine-story Rain Pavilion ahead, Li Muyao was quite astonished. “It is actually made entirely of water.”
Jiang Chen smiled. “When I first came here, I had the exact same expression and reaction as you.”
Li Muyao praised, “Truly worthy of being one of the three great immortal sects.”
Before arriving, he had harbored many fantasies about the place. Only upon truly seeing it did he realize that it completely exceeded his imagination.
Jiang Chen glanced around but failed to spot the Mystic Tortoise or the Flying Serpent. He noted with a hint of regret, “It’s a pity we came a bit early in the year. In the summer, you would be even more amazed.”
Li Muyao looked forward to it immensely. “The summer?”
“Isn’t this Spirit Envoy Jiang!”
“How have you been lately?”
“Please pass on my regards to Senior Brother Chen Tian!”
As soon as Jiang Chen landed, he was recognized by many of the people nearby. Of course, it was mostly a one-sided recognition.
First, his current status was far from simple. Second, he had the backing of the Earth-Grade Golden Core, Chen Tian. He was now considered somewhat famous in his own right.
Whenever anyone greeted him, Jiang Chen would respond with a polite cupped-fist salute, neither overly enthusiastic nor dismissive.
Seeing this, Li Muyao realized he had somewhat underestimated the identity and status of the man beside him. If he were merely an ordinary disciple, the others would not be going out of their way to greet him, let alone speaking in such ingratiating tones.
Not long after, Jiang Chen found the steward at the Rain Pavilion responsible for managing the Outer Peak disciples. “I will leave him in your care. Whether he succeeds or fails, it has nothing to do with me from here on out.”
The steward smiled brightly. “What are you saying? Since it is someone brought by Spirit Envoy Jiang, we will naturally give him extra consideration. Whenever there is a chance for him to become a formal disciple… hehe.”
Jiang Chen hadn’t expected the other party to misunderstand his intentions, but he couldn’t be bothered to explain. Instead, he looked at Li Muyao and urged, “Seize this opportunity. Becoming a Sect disciple is always better than being a Rogue Cultivator out in the world.”
Li Muyao bowed slightly, then said with utmost sincerity, “Thank you very much. I will never forget your life-saving grace from before, nor your kindness in guiding me here today.”
Jiang Chen waved his hand dismissively before walking out of the Rain Pavilion.
Truthfully, to some extent, he was also a disciple of the Rain Pavilion. Not only did he possess a Water Spirit Root, but he had also mastered the Major Rain Spell. It was just that outwardly, his primary focus was his Wood Spirit Root, with his Water Spirit Root serving as a secondary cultivation path.
Unfortunately, he didn’t run into any acquaintances this time. He hadn’t even spotted Shui Wuhen or Ruo Qunshuang.
As the Thousand Sect Dharma Assembly drew nearer, all the formal disciples had grown incredibly busy. They were either deep in cultivation or out completing sect assignments. Everyone was striving to improve themselves, hoping to elevate their strength to a new realm before the assembly began, or perhaps even earn the status of a core disciple.
However, just as he reached the entrance, he bumped head-on into a familiar face.
“Jiang Chen!”
“Lin Yu?”
Unexpectedly, after nearly five years, Lin Yu, who had departed from the Rain Pavilion, had finally returned.
Compared to the girl in his memories, she had changed quite a bit. Having shed the baby fat of her youth, she had become petite and delicate, exuding a more mature air.
Her large, round eyes had taken on a more elongated shape, their outer corners tipping slightly upward. When she smiled, they curved into crescent moons, sparkling with a vibrant spiritual light.
She had a small, delicate nose that was slightly upturned. Her pale pink lips were full and well-shaped.
Though she wasn’t tall, her proportions were excellent. She possessed a slender waist, and her legs, while not exceptionally long, were perfectly straight.
She wore a blue-green ruqun dress, its hem brushing against her ankles. It swayed gently as she moved, giving her figure an incredibly light and graceful appearance. Her hair was half-tied up, held in place by a simple white jade hairpin.
Jiang Chen looked her up and down, praising, “You’ve really grown up!”
Lin Yu’s pretty face flushed red. “You… have also become much more mature and steady.”
Seeing that she was alone, Jiang Chen couldn’t help but ask, “Where are your sister and Old Bai?”
Lin Yu’s eyes dimmed slightly. “Mother still has some matters to handle over there. My sister and father are staying behind to look after things. I came back first to acclimatize so that I can participate in the upcoming Thousand Sect Dharma Assembly.”
Seeing that she looked a bit tired, Jiang Chen didn’t want to hold her up. He directly pulled out a small Storage Bag and handed it over. “This is my and Old Bai’s split from the Return to Ruins Secret Realm. Since he isn’t here, I’ll entrust it to you.”
Lin Yu took it and swept it with her Divine Sense. She was shocked. “This much?”
Jiang Chen didn’t bother explaining. “Get some rest first. Come find me when you have free time.”
Lin Yu put away the small Storage Bag and grinned broadly. “Okay!”
Jiang Chen reminded her, “By the way, I don’t live at the old place anymore.”
Lin Yu was surprised. “You moved?”
Jiang Chen nodded. “I’ve already moved into Red Leaf Valley!”
Although Lin Yu hadn’t been back for a few years, she still knew exactly what Red Leaf Valley was. In the past, if anyone wanted to purchase goods, they had to visit the trading point established there.
She never expected that after nearly five years, the entire valley would become Jiang Chen’s private residence. Truth be told, it was quite the surprise.
Of course, it also signified that his current identity and status were far higher than before.
Afterward, Jiang Chen left the Rain Pavilion and returned home at top speed.
…
“Woof, woof!”
“Woof, woof, woof!”
Da Huang and Wang Zai seemed incredibly excited to see their master return.
One immediately started peeing. The other began frantically digging a hole.
Seeing this, Jiang Chen’s mouth twitched. “Looks like I really do need to send Wang Zai to Beast Mountain for some training.”
He didn’t want to be sleeping soundly one night, only for his house to suddenly collapse and his home to be destroyed. If that happened, he would have to move again before he had even lived in Red Leaf Valley for a few years.
Of course, moving wasn’t a huge deal. The main issue was… it would be far too embarrassing if word got out!