"Ning Jin, what is your relationship with Senior Chu?"
The moment he entered the military camp gates, Chen Changming was stopped and questioned by a Vermilion Bird Camp lieutenant.
Several Vermilion Bird Guards stationed at the gate also cast curious, reverent looks his way.
Taking in everyone's expressions, Chen Changming answered with complete candor and humility, "Sir, Senior Chu once founded a sect in the Human Realm, and I happen to be a disciple of that sect."
"What a fortunate connection."
The Vermilion Bird Camp lieutenant could not help but brighten in surprise.
"Yes, I never imagined I would encounter the patriarch of my Beast Taming Immortal Sect here in the Spirit Realm."
Chen Changming smiled.
The Vermilion Bird Camp lieutenant felt an urge to curry favor with him and deliberately stepped closer. "Yi Fire Third Squad has moved to a new courtyard. I'll take you there."
"Thank you, sir."
Chen Changming quickly expressed his thanks.
This time, Chu Qiushui had taken him away in full view of everyone, which in itself was already a show of support. Thus, it was only natural for Chen Changming to reveal his sectarian connection to Chu Qiushui.
That would also put an end to everyone's speculation.
The Vermilion Bird Camp lieutenant led Chen Changming deeper into the military camp.
One of the Vermilion Bird Guards at the gate said enviously, "Ning Jin really latched onto a towering tree. With Senior Chu backing him, he'll be able to swagger through the royal city from now on!"
"Not just the royal city—he can swagger across the entire Azure Wave Continent!"
Another Vermilion Bird Guard laughed.
"Don't be too envious."
Yet another Vermilion Bird Guard wore a calm expression as he said slowly, "The Demon Race is eyeing our Human Race like a tiger eyeing its