Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 339 - 168: Astonishing Everyone, Testing the Magical Treasure Again
Foundation Establishment Cultivators represent high combat power and high status in this Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands.
Even though he had the Thousand Islands Alliance backing him, when faced with Chu Ning’s inquiry, he couldn’t help but immediately bow with respect:
"Junior Meng Jiangsheng of the Thousand Islands Alliance greets Elder Chu. I was unaware that you had already achieved Foundation Establishment; I apologize for any offense earlier, and beg for your forgiveness."
At this moment, Xiao Liebo, who had already fallen to the ground behind, climbed back up in a disheveled state. Although he felt a bit injured, it was nothing serious, giving him a great sense of relief.
He quickly stepped forward, his previous arrogance nowhere to be seen.
With a deep bow, he said with utmost sincerity:
"Junior Xiao Liebo thanks Elder for showing mercy."
Chu Ning cast an indifferent glance at the two Qi Refining Perfection Cultivators.
Due to Cen Zijin, he held no fondness for the Thousand Islands Alliance.
However, his abrupt action earlier was mainly because of Xiao Liebo’s disrespectful words.
The Cultivation Realm is strictly hierarchical. Since he was a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, if he had to endure scolding from a mere Qi Refining Cultivator in silence,
then in the future, everyone would think they could tread all over him.
He had just used the Illusion God Needle, not exerting its full power, but merely suppressing the opponent slightly, which could be considered showing mercy.
Otherwise, the person would either be half-crippled or dead.
Paying no heed to Xiao Liebo, Chu Ning looked at Meng Jiangsheng and asked:
"I just heard you mention taking back the island. What’s that about?"
Meng Jiangsheng quickly responded:
"Reporting to Elder, recently many islands in the Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, which originally only had Tier One Spirit Veins, have revealed Tier Two Hidden Spirit Veins.
To allow Foundation Establishment Cultivators like you to enjoy these resources,
the leaders discussed reclaiming these islands with Hidden Spirit Veins for redistribution."
At this point, Meng Jiangsheng quickly added:
"However, since you have successfully reached Foundation Establishment, we will report to the alliance immediately, and naturally, there will be no need for a reclamation.
If Elder is dissatisfied with Feihong Island, we can also convey it to the alliance, and you can participate in the selection during island redistribution."
Chu Ning now understood roughly what was going on.
Evidently, the Tier Two Hidden Spirit Veins were making every Foundation Establishment Cultivator green with envy, as they might only have been a Vice Isle Master on another Tier Two Island before.
Now, they wanted to have an island of their own.
As for whether this was pushed by Foundation Establishment Cultivators from various islands,
or if the Six Great Clans of the Thousand Islands Alliance also had the same intention, it was hard to say.
Once the jurisdiction over these islands is reclaimed, wouldn’t the great clans first pick and choose?
Chu Ning smiled coldly in his heart, then waved his hand and said:
"I am quite content living on Feihong Island and wish for no unnecessary disturbances."
Meng Jiangsheng promptly replied:
"Understood, Elder, we will report this to the alliance immediately."
Chu Ning then waved his hand again, and Meng Jiangsheng tactfully bowed deeply and said:
"Junior takes his leave."
Once Meng Jiangsheng spoke up, others, including Xiao Liebo, also bowed and left.
After walking some distance away, Meng Jiangsheng exhaled deeply and said:
"I never expected there would be a Foundation Establishment Cultivator on Feihong Island."
He then looked at Xiao Liebo and said:
"It’s fortunate he showed restraint earlier, or you would have been in serious trouble."
Although they are members of the Thousand Islands Alliance, in minor matters such as these, especially when Xiao Liebo’s side lacks justification,
as long as he wasn’t killed outright, the alliance wouldn’t interfere even if he was severely injured.
Xiao Liebo’s face showed some lingering fear.
"When did he reach Foundation Establishment? His Divine Sense suppressed me so lightly that I couldn’t move at all.
He surely didn’t seem like someone who just reached Foundation Establishment."
Meng Jiangsheng was also full of astonishment.
"To think that this Chu Ning achieved Foundation Establishment from the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining within just over three years,
it’s truly unbelievable. Either he had hidden his strength before, or he had some extraordinary encounters in recent years.
This matter needs to be reported to the alliance promptly."
...
The two of them were utterly amazed, just as Jiang Hongguang and others standing before Chu Ning were.
After the people from the Thousand Islands Alliance left, Jiang Lan immediately called out.
"Chu... Elder Chu, you really achieved Foundation Establishment!"
She initially wanted to address him as Senior Brother Chu, but Jiang Hongguang shot her a glance, prompting her to change her address.
Chu Ning smiled upon hearing this, "Fellow Daoist Jiang may call me Senior Brother Chu, as it sounds more intimate and youthful."
Jiang Hongguang quickly interjected:
"That is inappropriate; since Elder has successfully achieved Foundation Establishment, he must be addressed properly as per the cultivation realm’s rules."
Seeing Jiang Hongguang’s serious expression, Chu Ning did not press for a change of address.
He directly answered Jiang Lan’s question:
"I just recently broke through and didn’t expect to encounter such an event today."
Jiang Hongguang immediately sighed:
"When I met Elder over three years ago, he was only at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, and now, in such a short time, he has achieved Foundation Establishment.
Elder’s speed of cultivation advancement indeed makes us juniors ashamed."
He paused, then gestured towards Yu Yuansheng, Jiang Lan, and others.
Subsequently, he led a deep bow:
"Elder Chu has protected my Jiang Family time and again, allowing us to continue cultivating on Feihong Island.
Such great kindness and virtue are truly unforgettable for us juniors."
Following Jiang Hongguang’s lead, everyone else bowed deeply in reverence.
