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Chapter 644
Chapter 644
?Chapter 644: Chapter 274 Elixir Alliance Chapter 644: Chapter 274 Elixir Alliance “`
“Heading to the Eastern Spirit Realm, I do so for the sake of the Sect and for myself.
I just don’t know how long it will be before I can return again.”
Although Mo Chengxuan seemed to be reflecting, his words sounded somewhat uncomfortable to the ear.
However, Lin Jing seemed to not catch his actual intent and instead expressed surprise:
“You’re going to the Eastern Spirit Realm?”
Lin Jing didn’t react, but Ji Xiyue, on the other hand, seemed displeased and spoke directly:
“Alright, Mo Chengxuan!”
“We should be heading back now.”
Seeing that Ji Xiyue was somewhat unhappy, Mo Chengxuan subsequently fell silent.
Afterward, Ji Xiyue spoke to Lin Jing:
“I’ll tell you about this matter once we get back.”
Upon hearing this, Lin Jing nodded.
Then.
The three of them prepared to leave, and the elders of the Qingyuan Sword Sect and Yiyun Pavilion also came forward.
Looking at the two elders, Lin Jing couldn’t help feeling sentimental.
Previously, he had been a Spirit Farmer for the Qingyuan Sword Sect and had even joined Yuebao Tower, becoming an Offering Pill Master.
Yuebao Tower was the property of Yiyun Pavilion.
Who would have thought that now, in terms of cultivation, he was on par with the elders of both Sects.
It was unimaginable, if he were to tell these elders of his past experiences, how they would feel.
Shock and surprise would certainly be included.
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I just wonder if they would have regrets…
Of course, this kind of matter was something Lin Jing could only ponder; he was determined not to disclose it carelessly.
Of course.
As for his past experiences, he would not deliberately conceal them; if the other party wanted to investigate, it was up to them.
Thereafter, Lin Jing bid farewell to the two elders with his companions, and the trio made their departure.
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Having returned from the Demon Race Secret Realm, Lin Jing went straight back to his small courtyard in Nanshan Immortal City.
Although the Li Family had moved to Li Yan Island, the small courtyard remained.
Arriving with Lin Jing was Ji Xiyue.
Initially, Mo Chengxuan wanted to invite Ji Xiyue to return to the two Sects with him, but she outright refused.
Left with no choice, Mo Chengxuan went back alone.
The two reached the small courtyard, where layers of dust had accumulated.
The withered yellow leaves had piled up layer upon layer as well.
As for other areas, fallen withered leaves were everywhere.
The pond that had been used to keep fish was now murky and unclean.
After all, Lin Jing had not returned for twenty years, so the condition of the courtyard was somewhat understandable.
Ji Xiyue looked at the courtyard, then turned to Lin Jing with a puzzled expression:
“How many years has it been since you last came here?”
“It wasn’t like this when I was around.”
Lin Jing responded:
“Not long after you left, I moved away.”
“During this time, I traveled around, then Master Shi gave me some guidance.
I’ve been cultivating for a few years, and it wasn’t long after I had stepped into Divinity Transformation that I met you.”
“I see…” Ji Xiyue nodded.
“But you advanced to Divinity Transformation so quickly, especially the realization right before, you managed to perfect it so fast.”
“You should know, others need at least decades to achieve that.”
As she spoke, Ji Xiyue couldn’t help but size up Lin Jing:
“Do you have some kind of secret?
Tell me about it.”
Lin Jing turned his head and glanced at Ji Xiyue.
The Ji Xiyue before him no longer held her former dignified composure.
In front of Lin Jing, she appeared as relaxed as she would be with a friend, with no need for many reservations.
“You know, I am originally from this Nanming Domain.”
“After you left, I traveled around the Nanming Domain, experienced some things, and met a few old acquaintances.”
“After my journey ended, my realization was close to perfection.”
“So that’s how it was…” Ji Xiyue suddenly understood.
“To think you perfected your realization in such a way.”
Lin Jing nodded, then lifted his hand, conjuring a whirlwind.
This whirlwind, though not large, immediately began to wander through the courtyard, sweeping up the fallen leaves and dust wherever it passed.
In just a short moment, the entire courtyard was spotlessly cleaned by the whirlwind.
At this point, Lin Jing asked Ji Xiyue:
“How about some tea?”
Ji Xiyue nodded:
“That would be nice…”
Lin Jing gave a gentle nod, then walked to the pavilion in the middle of the courtyard.
He took out a tea set from his Space Ring and placed it on the table in the center of the pavilion.
Next, he simply waved his hand in the air, drawing forth a sphere of clear water, which he then led into the kettle for boiling.
After completing these actions, he finally conjured a ball of flame under the kettle, then left it to be, allowing the tea water to slowly come to a boil.
By this time, Ji Xiyue had also settled down in the pavilion.
Previously, when she came to Lin Jing to repair the Elixir Scripture, she had frequented this place.
She was quite familiar with it.
And now, it was still the two of them, in the same courtyard.
Only, they were somewhat different from before.
Staying in this courtyard, they both felt as if they were experiencing a sense of déjà vu.
“Let’s talk about you, how have you been?”
“If I’m not mistaken, you’ve become a Sixth Grade Alchemist and successfully nullified your betrothal, haven’t you?”
Lin Jing looked at Ji Xiyue, then spoke.
Ji Xiyue nodded:
“Yes!”
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“As for Mo Chengxuan whom you met today, I don’t like him at all.
If it weren’t for the fact that I can’t ruin the relationship between our two sects, I wouldn’t even want to deal with him.”
Lin Jing smiled:
“I actually think he quite likes you.”
Ji Xiyue gave Lin Jing a white look:
“Him?
Better forget it.”
“The good attitude he showed you today is probably because of Senior Shi.”
“Usually, he is quite different from how he was today.”
After hearing this, Lin Jing nodded.
After all, he had only met Mo Chengxuan once and naturally could not claim to understand him.
Nor could he make a groundless judgment based on this one encounter.
“Gurgle…
Gurgle…”
The tea water kept rolling in the pot, already boiling.
At this moment, without waiting for Lin Jing to take action, Ji Xiyue had already taken the initiative, lifting the teapot to start brewing.
Until the brewing was finished, Ji Xiyue pushed one of the tea cups in front of Lin Jing.
Only then did Lin Jing speak, asking:
“Are you going to the Eastern Spirit Realm?”
Ji Xiyue had just picked up the tea cup, paused for a moment, then put down the tea cup and said:
“Yes…”
“Since the last time I went back, I immersed myself in studying the Elixir Scripture you helped me repair, and after several years, I finally advanced to a Sixth Grade Alchemist.”
“After advancing to a Sixth Grade Alchemist, I participated in the Alchemy Competition of our Western Demon Region and got second place.”
“It was only after the Alchemy Competition that I found out that people from the Elixir Alliance in the Eastern Spirit Realm had also observed the competition.”
“They noticed my talent for alchemy, specifically invited me to join the Elixir Alliance, to obtain better opportunities, and to have the chance to reach the real peak of Alchemy Dao.”
“Elixir Alliance?”
Lin Jing had not heard of this organization, so he was a bit puzzled.
“It sounds like a purely Alchemist organization.”
Ji Xiyue nodded:
“It’s normal for you not to have heard of it.”
“Even I heard of it for the first time.”
Having said that, Ji Xiyue picked up the tea cup, took a small sip, and then continued:
“The Elixir Alliance is indeed an organization consisting only of Alchemists.”
“Moreover, it is an organization that only those true high-level Alchemists can join.”
“To join the Elixir Alliance, one must at least possess the strength of a Sixth Grade Alchemist, and if they are too old with no hope of breakthrough, the Elixir Alliance will not accept them, even if they are long-standing Sixth Grade Alchemists.”
“Everyone who joins the Elixir Alliance is a pill refining talent with exceptional potential.”
“I see…” Lin Jing said, coming to a realization.
“If that is the case, the strength of the Elixir Alliance must be extraordinary indeed.”
“Naturally.” Ji Xiyue said.
“The Elixir Alliance itself already possesses impressive strength, and I heard that there are legendary Ninth Grade Alchemists within the Alliance.”
“What’s more important is that the Elixir Alliance is an extremely special organization within the Eastern Spirit Realm.”
“The Elixir Alliance typically only focuses on alchemy and does not join in the disputes of other forces.”
“And…”
“Since the Elixir Alliance is essentially made up of Alchemists, they can refine some of the top tier Elixir Medicines that are extremely difficult to concoct.”
“Therefore, the Elixir Alliance has good relations with many other forces, and if anyone foolishly provokes them, many forces will take the initiative to help without the Alliance having to act.”
After listening, Lin Jing nodded gently.
“This Elixir Alliance is indeed extraordinary!”
Then, Lin Jing continued to ask:
“So, if you join the Elixir Alliance, there won’t be any problems with the Xingluo Elixir Sect, right?”
Ji Xiyue nodded:
“After joining the Elixir Alliance, the Xingluo Elixir Sect won’t be at a disadvantage.
The Elixir Alliance will not only gift some resources to my current sect but also provide some other compensations.”
“Besides, joining the Elixir Alliance is one of the most proud achievements for us Pill Sects.
Many sects spend a considerable amount of resources to train a disciple to join the Elixir Alliance.”
“Yet, in the end, very few succeed in joining.”
“My ability to join the Elixir Alliance is a positive development, so naturally, my sect wouldn’t obstruct it.”
“This is also why my marriage withdrawal went so smoothly.”
“No wonder…” Lin Jing nodded.
It made sense.
Joining the Elixir Alliance was a joyous event all Pill Sects yearned for, and since Ji Xiyue had been recognized by the Alliance, she naturally couldn’t become Dao companions with Mo Chengxuan.
Otherwise, the Elixir Alliance would probably be the first to disagree.
Understanding all this, Lin Jing was relieved.
After a while, Lin Jing suddenly remembered another matter.
He then asked Ji Xiyue again:
“Ji Daoyou!”
“You were seen by the Elixir Alliance and recruited as a disciple, and now you are heading to the Eastern Spirit Realm.
What about Mo Chengxuan?”
“Didn’t he say he was also going to the Eastern Spirit Realm, could he have another opportunity?”
Ji Xiyue said:
“Mo Chengxuan is different from me.
He is going to the Eastern Spirit Realm because the Yuling Dao Sect paid a price for him to cultivate in the better-resourced Eastern Spirit Realm.”
“Our paths aren’t even the same.”
“I see.” Lin Jing suddenly understood.
“Ji Daoyou, your joining the Elixir Alliance means your accomplishments will surely be extraordinary in the future.”
“I would like to offer my congratulations in advance.” Lin Jing said with a smile.
Ji Xiyue then looked at Lin Jing, her expression serious:
“Lin Daoyou.”
“Other people may not realize it, but I am well aware that your achievements will in no way be inferior to mine.”
“I believe it won’t be long before I see you again in the Eastern Spirit Realm…”