Heading to Yin De Sect

Chapter 50: Heading to the Yin De Sect

"Next," Zhou Hai asked, "do you already have some peculiar ideas? Feel free to share them."

As he spoke, his eyes lit up slightly...

Seeing that Zhou Hai was serious, Ning Ri could only brace himself and say, "My idea is to disband my cultivation. I'm only at Qi Refining now, not yet at Foundation Establishment, so disbanding my cultivation would be much easier."

"If I were to reach Foundation Establishment, then even if you beat me to death, I wouldn't dare to think about disbanding my cultivation. After all, the Dao Foundation is the Dao Foundation, not child's play. You can't just build and rebuild it. But Qi Refining is different..."

After hearing this, Zhou Hai nodded and said, "Disbanding your cultivation to join the Yin De Sect is an unexpected yet logical choice for you."

"However, the drawback of disbanding your cultivation is that you have to re-cultivate. Even someone with a Heavenly Spiritual Root wouldn't rashly disband their cultivation and start over..."

He paused here, then changed the subject, "But your Artifact Refining talent is exceptional. Re-cultivating at the Qi Refining stage would be extremely difficult for others, but it shouldn't be a big problem for you. I can understand that."

"Hmm, however, this matter still requires careful consideration. If you have any doubts about your cultivation or your ability to cultivate, don't try anything reckless."

"The path of cultivation is winding and long. If you feel lost or hesitant, don't be too hard on yourself or force yourself. Do you understand?"

By the end of his speech, Zhou Hai's tone was very solemn.

Ning Ri responded with a serious expression, "This disciple understands. Thank you, Elder Zhou."

Zhou Hai said, "Alright then. I have nothing else to advise you about regarding the Yin De Sect, but remember to keep the Grandmaster Token safe. If you enter the 'buying life' situation, absolutely do not hand over the Grandmaster Token."

Ning Ri was stunned. Oh, I completely forgot about the Grandmaster Token.

After he received the Grandmaster Token, he was hounded by various troubles. First Yan Han, then Mo Cuidao, and then Kong She. He had long since cast the Grandmaster Token to the back of his mind.

Zhou Hai didn't notice Ning Ri's expression and continued on his own, "The Grandmaster Token has many marvelous uses... Hmm, but you won't be able to use them for now."

"However, setting other things aside, this item has infinite contribution points. So, think about it, can you afford to lose it?"

At these words, Ning Ri was dumbfounded. "What???"

"Infinite contribution points???"

Zhou Hai asked doubtfully, "Yes, didn't you know when you bonded with it?"

Zhou Hai had forgotten to mention this point at the time, but he assumed Ning Ri would bond with it immediately upon returning, so he didn't specifically remind him again.

"I..." Ning Ri opened his mouth. "I was in a hurry to get to the Wonderful Pill Workshop and forgot to bond with it..."

Zhou Hai shook his head. "Oh, then that's Kong She's fault. He truly does all sorts of bad deeds."

Ning Ri's focus at this moment wasn't on Kong She, but entirely on the Grandmaster Token.

He hurriedly took out the sky-blue, palm-sized jade token, held it in his palm, and examined it from all angles. He exclaimed, "This item actually has infinite contribution points? But... didn't you say the Grandmaster doesn't have any special privileges?"

Zhou Hai replied, "Infinite contribution points are not special privileges; they are just contributions."

Ning Ri stared blankly. "Ah?"

"Besides, this infinite contribution isn't free," Zhou Hai said. "It's an advance. You have to pay it back, just like the [Advance Contribution] I let you choose before. It's just that the contribution the Grandmaster Token can advance might be a little bit more."

"The Grandmasters of the Heaven Defying Sect are often in seclusion. When they emerge, they often have urgent matters. Sometimes they will go to the Heavenly Heart Pavilion in the Inner Sect to exchange for things to take with them, or to urgently refine some defensive items."

"In such situations, if they don't have contribution points on hand, it can be very troublesome. Therefore, the Grandmaster Token is equipped with infinitely advanceable contribution points to prevent the Grandmasters from lacking contributions."

Ning Ri: "Ah... So that's how it is."

He looked down at the Grandmaster Token in his hand and understood...

This was a black card!

Issued by the People's Bank of the Heaven Defying Sect.

At this moment, his eyes shone with a bright light, a light of affection.

When a man truly loves you, his eyes never lie.

Ning Ri began to cherish the Grandmaster Token in his hands—

Grandmaster Token... No, Grandpa Token, you know, I've never disliked you, nor have I ever thought of you as an idiot like the Disciple Token.

Next, Ning Ri curiously asked, "Within how much time do I need to pay it back? And is there any interest?"

"What kind of interest would you charge the Grandmaster?" Zhou Hai shook his head and continued, "As for the repayment time, hmm..."

He suddenly fell into a long silence, then murmured, "Right. It seems there's no specified repayment period..."

Ning Ri was surprised. "Why?"

Zhou Hai stroked his chin. "Most Grandmasters can earn enough contribution points by the time they return from a trip, so... you understand, right?"

Ning Ri smiled, a smile of understanding. "Heh heh, got it."

"Don't get any crooked ideas. The Grandmaster will be watching you," Zhou Hai said, raising his left hand and pointing with his index finger and thumb, first at himself, then at Ning Ri.

Ning Ri didn't speak, but closed his eyes and repeatedly patted his chest with his fist, indicating that he knew what to do.

After making the gesture, Ning Ri said, "Our relationship is extraordinary, which is why I joke around. This disciple knows his limits."

Hearing Ning Ri's words, Zhou Hai chuckled. This meant he was treating him as one of his own...

Ning Ri understood clearly when he could be greedy and when he couldn't.

If you aren't greedy, people will happily play abstract games with you. If you dare to be greedy, it's like a snake trying to swallow an elephant.

Although the Grandmaster Token had no rules restricting it, the rules were ultimately made by people and enforced by people.

If Ning Ri dared to squander Contribution Points recklessly, and people couldn't find any rules to enforce, they would simply execute him directly.

Next, Ning Ri began to take out the [Painless Needle] to recognize him as master. As he did so, he pondered in his heart--

But even if these contributions had to be repaid, it was still very profitable!

Advancing within reasonable limits, he browsed through the cultivation techniques until his eyes blurred...

Zhou Hai: "You're already at the peak of Qi Refining, and your physical body is incredibly strong. Do you still need the Painless Needle?"

Ning Ri: "If I can suffer less, I will suffer less. I'm not afraid of hardship, but I don't enjoy it. Cultivators should treat themselves better."

Zhou Hai listened and still found it very reasonable: "Indeed."

After Ning Ri's fresh blood flowed all over the name "Ning Ri" on the Grandmaster Token, Ning Ri immediately felt a connection with the Grandmaster Token. Following that, just like the Disciple Token, a large cluster of chaotic light orbs representing various personas popped out from the Grandmaster Token.

Ning Ri's anger flared as he looked at this. He casually chose the gentle mentor persona and put away the Grandmaster Token.

At this moment, Zhou Hai remembered something and asked, "By the way, since you're going to the Yin De Sect, can your Heaven Defying Soul Splitting Technique advance further?"

Ning Ri was stunned. Huh? Advance further? How?

Immediately, his heart skipped a beat--

No!

In Elder Zhou's mind, although he had used the [Heaven Defying Soul Splitting Technique] for a free ride, the Heaven Defying Soul he had condensed was still in the state of a wisp of a soul.

Therefore, Elder Zhou asked if he could advance further, clearly hoping that he could form a divine soul shell to resist anomalies.

Thinking of this, Ning Ri, who had already condensed a soul at the peak of Qi Refining, touched his nose and said, "I'm working on it. I'll try my best to see if I can make my soul larger."

Zhou Hai nodded slightly: "Mm... Even though the Yin De Sect isn't very dangerous right now, if you can fully expand a soul, it will naturally be better for you."

Ning Ri nodded repeatedly: "Exactly, exactly."

After chatting with Zhou Hai, Ning Ri stayed in the Pillars of Cultivation Pavilion for a while and advanced a fire-element offensive technique that Qi Refining cultivators could learn--

[Blazing Fire Technique].

This was chosen by Zhou Hai for him. He saw that Ning Ri had considerable skill in controlling fire, with his Artifact Fire and Pill Fire circulating smoothly. Such fire control techniques could also be applied to the Blazing Fire Technique.

According to Ning Ri's understanding, the Blazing Fire Technique's effect was to add flame attacks to all offensive methods.

For example, setting fire to a blade, setting fire to a fist, and so on.

Ning Ri had already figured out how to apply the Blazing Fire Technique to his blade. Because the edge of his [Morning Light Blade] was made of mortal steel, it couldn't withstand the flames of the Blazing Fire Blade. Therefore, he planned to hold fire in the hilt of the blade and shout "Blazing Fire Blade!" when fighting enemies to distract others...

With the Blazing Fire Technique, Ning Ri discarded the Crocodile Turtle Iron Bone Skill and Gale Step. The former was because he didn't want to pay to complete it, and the latter was because the Pillars of Cultivation Pavilion didn't have this technique.

Unlike the Crocodile Turtle Iron Bone Skill, Gale Step was a fragmented technique that Ning Ri had obtained himself by performing for Spirit Stones. He even felt some affection for it...

He wondered whose technique it was and hoped to complete it one day.

However, he still reset the skill points for Gale Step.

Next, he opened his panel.

[Host]: Ning Ri
[Skills]:
1. [****]: 0 (Cannot add points)
2. [Mortal Blade Technique]: 3 (Can reset points)
2. [Qi Refining Art]: 10 (Maxed out) (Can reset points)
3. [Spirit Absorption Technique]: 10 (Maxed out) (Can reset points)
4. [Heavenly Craftsman·Incomplete]: 100 (Maxed out) (Can reset points)
5. [Creation·Incomplete]: 100 (Maxed out) (Can reset points)
6. [Heaven Defying Soul Splitting Technique]: 20 (Can reset points)
7. [Blazing Fire Technique]: 0
8. [Lightning Control Palm]: 0
9. [Heaven Defying Foundation Establishment Method]: 0
Free Skill Points: 123.

After resetting Gale Step and accumulating the blade practice he had done since leaving the Wonderful Pill Workshop, his Free Skill Points had reached a considerable amount.

Then, Ning Ri left the Pillars of Cultivation Pavilion. After making some preparations in the Golden Osmanthus Garden, practicing his blade, and calming his mind, he set off for the deep mountains and forests a considerable distance from the sect. Surrounded by the sounds of insects and birds, he took a deep breath, mustered his courage, and took out his Golden Strategy Tally...

And as the light of the Golden Strategy Tally's new user fell--

"Esteemed guest, [Golden Strategy Tally] is cheering for your arrival!"

"Upon your first meeting, you may use it without charge..."

Ning Ri began to mutter in his heart:

"No acquaintances, please. I'm a new user, so give me a new one too..."

He wanted to take a taxi to the [Wuhe Mountain Range]. Although his self-made [Morning Light Blade] had some flying capabilities, it definitely couldn't compare to a flying boat.

But he also didn't want to run into Luo Ke...

The last time he took a taxi in Luoxia City, he had prayed the same way.

That prayer had been effective.

A moment later.

A streak of light flew rapidly from the horizon and landed beside Ning Ri.

Swish--

When the figure appeared before Ning Ri, Ning Ri's expression clearly stiffened--

Okay, this time the prayer was ineffective!

"Hello, I am from the Golden Strategy Immortal Sect... Young Friend Ning?!" Luo Ke, whose robes were gilded and who held a long spear, looked at Ning Ri in shock.

Luo Ke had mostly recovered his mental state over the past two days, so he had come out again to take jobs and gain experience.

He had already decided to reach a seniority where he could take disciples as soon as possible, and then directly take in any good seedlings he encountered, rather than having to deal with the faces of that bunch of idiots at the disciple recruitment office.

However, Luo Ke also didn't want to accept jobs from the Heaven Defying Sect, so he had specifically chosen a farther location.

But he never expected that after entering the deep mountains and old forests, the person he would see would actually be Ning Ri!

And what he didn't expect even more was--

Why was Ning Ri still a new customer of the Golden Strategy Tally???

And the new user Ning Ri was also very awkward now: "Senior Luo, long time no see..."

The only thing he was thankful for now was that he hadn't reset his stats beforehand.

He had planned to enter the Yin De Sect as a mortal, but he was worried about taking a taxi and running into Luo Ke, so he didn't dare to reset them in advance.

If he had reset them, Luo Ke would be even more confused right now.

But even so, Luo Ke was confused enough.

"You..." He looked Ning Ri up and down a few times, his gaze shifting several times.

Ning Ri felt that if he were to turn the current Luo Ke into an emoji, Luo Ke's face would probably be full of question marks.

How could Luo Ke not be confused?

Looking at Ning Ri's peak Qi Refining cultivation, and his identity as a new user of the Golden Strategy Tally, he was a bit flustered. After thinking for a moment, he decided to get to work first and said, "Young Friend Ning, where are you going?"

As he spoke, he also released his flying boat.

Ning Ri honestly replied, "Senior Luo, I'm going to the Wuhe Mountain Range."

After Luo Ke opened the flying boat, he was stunned when he heard this: "Wuhe Mountain Range? Are you going to the Yin De Sect?"

Before, the Wuhe Mountain Range was most famous for the Mad Beast Secret Realm and the trading market built around it for trading Yao Beast spirit souls, fur, and blood. But now that the Mad Beast Secret Realm had become the Yin De Sect, the only reason people would go to the Wuhe Mountain Range now would be to go to the Yin De Sect.

"Yes." Ning Ri nodded.

Immediately, Luo Ke arranged for Ning Ri to board the flying boat, and the two immediately flew into the sky, heading towards the [Wuhe Mountain Range]...

Luo Ke didn't stop Ning Ri from going to the Yin De Sect, but he was very curious: "Did you prepare a congratulatory gift for going to the Yin De Sect?"

Ning Ri said, "I've prepared it. I refined a knife myself."

"A knife? Why didn't your sect give you anything better?"

Luo Ke looked confused, then his heart suddenly moved. He took out a transparent-like jade bottle containing a round pill and placed it in front of Ning Ri, saying, "This is a Foundation Establishment Pill. Take it. I think it would be more appropriate to use this as a congratulatory gift."

After saying that, he deliberately opened the jade bottle, letting the medicinal fragrance spread out.

Ning Ri's eyes widened when he saw this...

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