Xu Qingtong took the Jade Slip, bowed, and turned to leave the cave abode.
After he left, Dongfang Jin said slowly, "Most of what this boy said was probably true. I examined him as well and found nothing unusual. I only sensed that his soul was different from an ordinary person's. Perhaps that is why his alchemy has improved so quickly."
After a pause, he continued, "I'll have Tianqi send someone capable on another trip to Qingzhou and Bingzhou. If things really are as this boy said, Gloomwind Valley will certainly make his training a priority."
With that, he took out a talisman, silently recited a few words, and tossed it into the air. The talisman flew up and vanished in the blink of an eye.
Yu Tiancheng asked, "Martial Uncle, can we pass the valley's Second-Tier Elixir Formulas on to this boy?"
Dongfang Jin said, "Let's wait until Tianqi's investigation results come back before deciding."
Hearing this, Yu Tiancheng's face filled with indignation. "Fang Tianqi may not investigate in earnest. He nearly drove young Xu away back then. If Tianyu hadn't persuaded him otherwise, Qingtong would probably have joined another sect already."
Dongfang Jin sighed and said, "Tiancheng, I know you resent Tianqi. Before Senior Brother passed away, he did say that you should take the position of Valley Master. Both your cultivation and your alchemy are superior to Tianqi's, but you aren't adept at navigating human relationships and worldly affairs. When it comes to managing the sect, you fall short of him."
"You gave up the position of Valley Master willingly, so why keep brooding over it? Let go of empty prestige and devote yourself to cultivation. One day, you will surely form your Golden Core."
Looking somewhat embarrassed, Yu Tiancheng said, "Martial Uncle, I'm not concerned about