Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 340 - 168: Astonishing Everyone, Testing the Magical Treasure Again (Part 3)
Chu Ning originally wanted to stop the other party but thought better of it and remained still.
Then he changed the topic:
"How old is your noble son now?"
"My son is over two years old, soon to be three, and he is also endowed with a Spirit Root."
Just as Jiang Hongguang said this, Yu Yuansheng beside him gave him a knowing glance.
After years of marriage, there was no way Jiang Hongguang couldn’t understand his partner’s intentions.
His expression showed a bit of hesitation, but he finally gritted his teeth and said:
"This junior has tested it, and my son also possesses a Spirit Root. I wonder if in a few years he could apprentice under the elder and learn one or two Divine Techniques."
Accepting a disciple? Chu Ning was stunned for a moment when he heard this.
Then he smiled wryly. He himself had just reached Foundation Establishment and was in no mood to take on a disciple.
Moreover, in this Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, he might not stay here forever.
Lightly shaking his head, Chu Ning said to Jiang Hongguang:
"Sorry, Mr. Chu has no plans to accept disciples for the time being."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Hongguang showed a slight hint of disappointment on his face but immediately said:
"Indeed, it was presumptuous of Mr. Jiang."
Chu Ning initially intended to turn and return to the Cave Mansion but reconsidered and spoke again:
"I’ve heard that things are quite unsettled in this Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands lately. Fellow Daoist Jiang, is there such a matter?"
Jiang Hongguang nodded and said, "Indeed, that is the case."
With that, Jiang Hongguang gave Chu Ning a rough explanation.
It was mostly consistent with what Chu Ning had heard outside.
However, Jiang Hongguang did bring the latest news.
It was said that within the Thousand Islands Alliance, the Cen Family had joined the Shi and Chen Family camp.
Now it was clearly split into two factions: the Liu, Song, Huo Family, and the Shi, Chen, Cen Family.
Recently, there have been occasional conflicts among the younger generations of the families.
Moreover, both sides are trying to draw in various island forces; the slightly larger islands have all become their targets.
"Since Elder Chu has reached Foundation Establishment, it’s likely that people from both major families will soon come to win you over.
You should consider how to respond at an early stage.
The major families have already decided to hold the Thousand Islands competition two months earlier, which will likely be when island powers are reorganized."
Saying this, Jiang Hongguang immediately added:
"Our Feihong Island, from top to bottom, will definitely follow the elder’s lead."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ning slightly raised an eyebrow and then nodded.
After exchanging a few pleasantries with the people present, he quickly turned and flew towards his Cave Mansion.
"Ah..."
From behind, Jiang Lan opened her mouth to say something, but in the blink of an eye, Chu Ning’s figure had vanished into the formation.
Jiang Lan’s expression suddenly became somewhat absent-minded and lost.
Yu Yuansheng, seeing this, gently nudged Jiang Hongguang.
The latter turned to look at Jiang Lan and sighed softly.
Then he said aloud, "Let’s all leave and not disturb Elder Chu’s meditation."
Jiang Hongguang took the lead, and Yu Yuansheng gently tugged at the still hesitant Jiang Lan.
The group quickly left.
Once again, Yanfeng returned to tranquility.
Inside the Cave Mansion, Chu Ning watched everyone leave and chuckled lightly.
"Being called ’elder’ is somewhat strange, no wonder Cen Zijin didn’t particularly like being addressed that way before."
Chu Ning thought about how he was only twenty-four years old, yet was called ’elder’ by people much older than him, and couldn’t help but laugh wryly.
However, he soon thought of the other news brought by Jiang Hongguang.
His brow slightly furrowed.
This Thousand Islands Alliance was split into two factions, and he naturally did not want to join either.
Whether it was the Song Family or the Cen, Chen Family, Chu Ning had no fondness for any of them.
But he also knew that Jiang Hongguang’s reminder was quite right.
If they knew Chu Ning had reached Foundation Establishment, both factions would certainly send people to woo him.
"It is indeed a troublesome matter, and it seems the peace of Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands will no longer exist.
The days of quietly cultivating for a few years might also be gone forever."
Chu Ning sighed softly.
"It seems some of my plans need to be advanced."
He needed to head near Shuiyun Island to see if there were any clues related to the Divine Dream Ascendant.
Chu Ning had planned this a long time ago but hadn’t gone because he felt his strength at the Qi Refining Stage was too low.
Originally, he planned to see if he could invite Cen Zijin after the Foundation Establishment, but now Cen Zijin had already gone to Yaochi Palace.
This plan could only be carried out by himself.
As for Ling Xiaobai, if the little fellow could advance to Tier Two Demon Beast, it would have cultivation comparable to the Foundation Establishment Stage.
This would be a great help to him. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞
In fact, Ling Xiaobai was always a key reason for Chu Ning’s plan to explore the area.
After all, the little fellow’s ability to ignore ordinary restrictions is immensely valuable for treasure hunting.
As for truly strong opponents, Chu Ning himself would have to deal with them.
Right now, something that made Chu Ning a bit uneasy was that since reaching Foundation Establishment, he hadn’t truly fought anyone of the same tier.
So he wasn’t entirely clear on the level of his own strength.
Another thing that didn’t give him a strong sense of security was that he felt he lacked an absolute trump card.
Now that his strength had significantly increased after Foundation Establishment, with the Fire Phoenix Feather Spear and Blazing Fire Flaming Technique, Chu Ning believed that he was definitely not weak among those of the same tier.
However, unlike during the Qi Refining Stage, when he had the Black Small Saber as a trump card, he naturally felt less confident.
"It would be nice to have another Magical Treasure."
While sighing to himself, Chu Ning recalled several items he brought out from the Ancient Sect Ruins.
His heart was suddenly moved.
Previously, he hadn’t been able to activate any of the items, but that was when he was at the Qi Refining Stage. Now, having reached Foundation Establishment, might things be different?
Thinking of this, Chu Ning immediately took out two Jade Boxes from his Storage Bag.
These were the boxes containing the Ring and Round Bead.
Chu Ning first took out the Ring and felt it slightly, his gaze flickering slightly.
After advancing to Foundation Establishment, he was now more sensitive to Power and aura.
Just from the Power aura within the Ring, he could feel unease.
"This item is definitely more advanced than the Black Small Saber!"
Thinking this in his heart, Chu Ning immediately stopped hesitating, activated the Flame Divine Wood Technique, and injected Magical Power into the Ring in his hand.
The next moment, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared!
