Wang Xiu's Generosity

The Five Saints Mountain Range, the General Headquarters of the Five Saints Sect.

A large number of cultivators gathered in a vast Bluestone Square. A tall, thin man in a blue robe sat in the main seat, while Xu Tong sat to the side, chatting with other Nascent Soul Cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, Madam Xu, wasn't it said that Fellow Daoist Shen from the Spirit Control Sect would attend Fellow Daoist Lin's Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony? Why hasn't Fellow Daoist Shen arrived yet, even though the ceremony has already begun?"

A portly old man in a golden robe asked in confusion.

"Yes! Fellow Daoist Lin, Madam Xu, you have no reason to lie!"

"Exactly, if they want us to participate in Fellow Daoist Lin's Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony, there's no need to lie!"

Many Nascent Soul Cultivator expressed their strong agreement.

Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony even took place, the Five Saints Sect spread the news that Shen Long would be attending, attracting many Nascent Soul Cultivator to participate. Now that the ceremony has begun, Shen Long has still not shown up, leading them to believe that the Five Saints Sect was spreading false information.

"We did invite Fellow Daoist Shen, but perhaps Fellow Daoist Shen was delayed by something!"

The man in the blue shirt explained.

Lin Dong, a newly promoted Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Five Saints Sect.

According to intelligence gathered by the Five Saints Sect, Shen Long led a group of disciples to the Southern Border Cultivation World, and Shen Long's current whereabouts are unknown.

"It is indeed a great pity that I was unable to meet Fellow Daoist Shen. It is a good thing that we can gather here on the occasion of Fellow Daoist Lin's Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony."

The old man in the golden robe said with a smile.

"Yes! I heard that the Ziyang Purple Sun Cauldron, used by True Monarch Purple Sun, has appeared in the world. Is this true or false?"

Xu Tong changed the subject.

"It's absolutely true, it seems that Fellow Daoist Han from the Nether Corpse Sect obtained this treasure."

"That's what the old man in the golden robe said."

Lin Dong and the other Nascent Soul Cultivator chatted idly, clinking glasses and laughing.

Qin Ming strode over, bowed, and transmitted his voice to Lin Dong and Xu Tong: "Uncle Lin, Aunt Xu, Senior Shen from the Spirit Control Sect has arrived."

Lin Dong's eyes lit up, and he quickly instructed, "Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived? Please come in."

"Yes, Uncle Lin."

Qin Ming agreed and transformed into a streak of Escape Light, disappearing from sight.

"Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived! I knew Fellow Daoist Shen wouldn't break his promise."

Xu Tong said with a smile.

"It seems we misunderstood Madam Xu and Fellow Daoist Lin. Fellow Daoist Shen has indeed arrived."

The old man in the golden robe said with a smile.

"Yes! I'm so sorry, Fellow Daoist Lin, Madam Xu."

The other Nascent Soul Cultivator expressed their strong agreement.

A loud roar came from the sky, and a Red Escape Light appeared in the distance. It stopped in a flash, revealing a huge Fire Qilin Beast. The Fire Qilin Beast's body was covered with red scales, its limbs were wrapped in flames, and it spewed flames from its mouth, giving people a powerful sense of oppression.

Shen Long, Su Changfeng, and dozens of other cultivators stood on the back of the Fire Qilin Beast, their expressions varied.

Shen Long explored the Fire Qilin Mountain Range for three years, finding many fire-attribute spirit medicine, discovering an Ancient Cultivator Cave Abode, obtaining two Spirit Treasure, and killing some Fourth-Rank Spirit Beast, but he did not find any great fortuitous opportunity.

Considering that Lin Dong's Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony was imminent, Shen Long had no choice but to leave the Fire Qilin Mountain Range and travel day and night. Fortunately, he made it in time.

The Fire Qilin Beast landed on the Bluestone Square, and Shen Long and the others jumped to the ground.

"Is this Senior Shen? He's so young!"

"I've long heard of Senior Shen's great reputation, but I never expected to meet True Person."

"Hehe, Senior Shen defeated True Monarch Li Huo. Is your trip to the Southern Border Cultivation World to spar with the Three Immortals of the Southern Border?"

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All eyes of the cultivators fell on Shen Long, and they began to discuss among themselves.

The news of Shen Long's defeat of True Monarch Li Huo has already reached the Southern Border Cultivation World. In order to save face, the Five Saints Sect has secretly done a lot to help promote Shen Long.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you've finally arrived."

Xu Tong's tone was warm.

"I'm truly sorry, Madam Xu, Fellow Daoist Lin, something came up and I was held up."

Shen Long said in an apologetic tone.

"It's alright, it's good that Fellow Daoist Shen has arrived. Please have a seat."

Lin Dong said enthusiastically.

He was just a newly promoted Nascent Soul Cultivator, while Shen Long was a renowned figure. For him to personally attend his Nascent Soul Formation Celebration would be a great honor if word got out.

Shen Long nodded and sat down near Lin Dong.

Su Changfeng walked to the front of the Main Platform, took out a Golden Storage Bag, and said, "My master presents a bottle of Blood Mushroom Pill, a bottle of Seven-Star Spirit Nourishing Pill, a bottle of Purple Ginseng Pill, ten Millennial Spirit Herb, and ten fourth-tier Demon Core cores to congratulate Senior Lin on advancing to the Nascent Soul Realm."

"Fellow Daoist Shen is too kind."

Lin Dong grinned from ear to ear and sent his disciple to accept the Storage Bag.

He had no real relationship with Shen Long, so for Shen Long to send such a generous gift was a huge show of respect for him.

The Nascent Soul Cultivator present were somewhat surprised, as none of them had given such a generous gift, given the close relationship between Shen Long and Lin Dong.

"This must be Fellow Daoist Shen's disciple! Indeed, he is a handsome and talented man."

Xu Tong's gaze fell on Su Changfeng, her tone warm.

"Yes! This is my eldest disciple, Su Changfeng. I brought him here to broaden his horizons."

Shen Long explained.

"Junior Su Changfeng greets all seniors."

Su Changfeng bowed and said politely.

"Young friend Su is also an Alchemist, right? You can refine High-Grade Medicinal Pill, can't you?"

Lin Dong asked in a friendly tone.

"Thanks to Master's meticulous guidance, I can now refine High-Grade Medicinal Pill. However, the success rate is not very high, and I still need to practice more. This time, I'm going to the Southern Border Cultivation World with Master, and I also want to have a good exchange with other fellow cultivators and improve together."

Su Changfeng said modestly.

"Junior Nephew Qin, please give young friend Su a proper welcome."

Xu Tong gave the instructions.

Qin Ming responded and invited Su Changfeng to sit down so they could enjoy tea and chat.

Shen Long chatted idly with Lin Dong and the other Nascent Soul Cultivator, discussing everything under the sun.

Two hours later, the Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony concluded, and the guests departed one after another.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, it's a rare opportunity for you to come all this way. Please stay at our Five Saints Sect for a while longer so we can show you the proper hospitality."

Xu Tong said enthusiastically.

Shen Long smiled and nodded, "Then I'll take my leave, Madam Xu."

"We won't disturb you. We're overjoyed that Fellow Daoist Shen is willing to stay at our Five Saints Sect! Junior Nephew Qin, please take Fellow Daoist Shen and the others to rest."

Xu Tong said.

Qin Ming responded and left with Shen Long and the others.

Xu Tong and Lin Dong arrived at a vast manor. Wang Xiu sat at Zhang Qing stone table, already aware of Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony.

"Junior Sister Xu, where is Fellow Daoist Shen?!"

Wang Xiu asked.

"I've arranged for Fellow Daoist Shen to stay. Junior Nephew Qin personally escorted them there. It's rather strange, Fellow Daoist Shen doesn't have much of a relationship with our Five Saints Sect, yet he sent such a generous gift. It seems he has something to ask of us."

Xu Tong said.

If he didn't have something in mind, Shen Long wouldn't have needed to send such a generous gift.

"Our Five Saints Sect is not what it used to be. In terms of strength alone, even the three of us together are no match for him. What is it that Fellow Daoist Shen cannot solve and needs our help?"

Lin Dong looked completely bewildered.

The Five Saints Sect's strength is far from what it used to be. In the Southern Border Cultivation World, it can only be considered a medium-sized sect at best. In terms of combat power, even the three of them combined are no match for Shen Long. They really can't think of anything they can do to help Shen Long.

Wang Xiu nodded and said, "I don't understand either. Since he's done this, he'll definitely ask for something. Let's do our best to meet his request! This person Divine Ability; befriending him will benefit both us personally and the development of the Five Saints Sect."

Xu Tong and Lin Dong both agreed wholeheartedly. After chatting for a while, they each returned to their respective residences to rest.

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In a secluded manor in the Heavenly Witch Mountain Range, Wu Xian sat beside Zhang Qing stone table, his brows furrowed.

A tall man in a golden robe was reporting to Wu Xian with a respectful expression.

"Shen Long has arrived in the Southern Border Cultivation World!"

Wu Xian frowned and said.

"Yes! This person first appeared at Golden Toad Mountain, then disappeared for several years, and is now at the Five Saints Sect."

The man in the gold shirt reported.

Keep an eye on this person's movements.

Wu Xian gave the instructions.

When he first ordered the arrest of Shen Long, he thought it was a trivial matter. Later, when Shen Long advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, Wu Xian didn't pay much attention. However, Shen Long's strength improved too quickly. He was able to kill the Mysterious Yin Ghost Mother on his own and defeat the True Monarch Li Huo. He possessed the combat power of the Nascent Soul Late Stage, so Wu Xian dared not underestimate him.

"Yes, Elder Wu."

The man in the golden shirt agreed and withdrew.

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Five Saints Sect, a Quiet Manor.

Wang Xiu, Shen Long, Xu Tong, and Lin Dong sat around Zhang Qing stone table, sipping tea and chatting.

Shen Long has been staying at the Five Saints Sect for almost half a month, and has helped Xu Tong refine a batch of pills.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, our Five Saints Sect has some influence in the Southern Border Cultivation World. If there's anything we can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Wang Xiu said in a deep voice.

Since Shen Long hesitated to reveal his intentions, Wang Xiu decided to personally break the ice.

"To be honest, I do have a request."

Shen Long said politely.

"Please speak freely, Fellow Daoist Shen. We will not refuse to help if we can."

Wang Xiu promised.

"I'd like to know where the Volcano are in Southern Border, even Volcano. I want to know the location of every single Volcano. I'd also like to visit your Scripture Depository to look up major events that have occurred in the Southern Border Cultivation World and the life stories of high-level cultivators. What do you say?"

Shen Long explained his purpose: with no more clues, he could only use the most basic method—to investigate one by one.

That's it?

Wang Xiu was stunned. He thought Shen Long wanted some rare treasure, but it turned out to be such a trivial matter.

"That's right, if it's difficult, then forget it."

Shen Long said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen is joking. This is nothing at all. Junior Sister Xu, please take Fellow Daoist Shen to the Scripture Depository. Apart from the core secrets of our Five Saints Sect, Fellow Daoist Shen can look at any books he wishes."

Wang Xiu gave the instructions.

Shen Long's request was not unreasonable at all; Wang Xiu should be a good person to the end and be generous.

"Thank you very much, Daoist Wang. Please don't hesitate to ask if you ever need my help in the future."

Shen Long promised.

"Must."

Wang Xiu's warm tone prompted Xu Tong to take Shen Long to the Scripture Depository.

"Why is Fellow Daoist Shen interested in Volcano? Is he searching for the Ancient Cultivator Cave Abode?"

Lin Dong asked, puzzled.

"Junior Brother Lin, whatever Fellow Daoist Shen wants to do is none of our business. Let's stop asking about Fellow Daoist Shen 'Fellow Daoist Shen affairs to avoid any misunderstandings."

Wang Xiu reminded her.

He was curious too, but Shen Long had gathered such a large circle just for this matter, which meant that Shen Long cared a lot about it. It was better for them not to get involved. If there really was something good, they couldn't compete with Shen Long anyway.

Lin Dong nodded and said nothing more.