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Chapter 164 - 132 Jade Spring Mountain! [Seeking Monthly Pass!]

Chapter 164: Chapter 132 Jade Spring Mountain! [Seeking Monthly Pass!]

"Peng Guanhai of Jade Spring Mountain, here to congratulate Immortal Chen."

A group of four people arrived outside the Echo Valley mountain gate, and the elder in the long robe at the head of the group reported his affiliation to the disciple guarding the mountain.

Outside the mountain gate.

A bustling scene unfolded.

With the news of the Echo Valley ancestor ascending to Qi Refinement spreading, many sects from both inside and outside Cold Smoke Island and Four Spirits Island came to pay their respects. Many slightly reputable loose cultivators also wanted to associate with this Immortal Chen to make themselves known.

As a result, Echo Valley had been bustling and lively for several days.

Amidst the noise, the words ’Jade Spring Mountain’ were heard, causing people to turn and look towards the direction of the voice.

There they saw four elders smiling and bowing to the mountain-guarding disciple.

"Jade Spring Mountain."

"That person is Elder Song Ping of Jade Spring Mountain."

"The Mountain Master Peng Guanhai of Jade Spring Mountain is here too."

"By seniority, Peng Guanhai should be Immortal Chen’s junior brother, right?"

"Jade Spring Mountain, where little demons stir up big winds, foolishly pushed out a true dragon like Immortal Chen."

...

There was a buzz of discussions and pointing around.

"Nonsense!"

Song Ping’s face held a smile, but it was somewhat strained.

Many disciples had left Jade Spring Mountain to set up their own places. If these people’s words were true, wouldn’t everyone be driven out by them?

It’s simply ridiculous.

According to what he knew, Chen Jichuan tried to curry favor with the ancestor to get the ’Primordial Seed’ back then.

Unfortunately, this person rarely showed piety and tried to curry favor at the last minute, but was seen through at a glance by the ancestor, who didn’t consider giving him the ’Primordial Seed’ at all.

This led to his anger and shame, and he never returned to Jade Spring Mountain.

A shameful incident.

Now that he has become an Immortal Master, these idle people came to flatter Echo Valley and Chen Jichuan, yet laid all the blame on Jade Spring Mountain.

How could Song Ping not be angry?

But he couldn’t argue his case, nor dared to, so he could only listen and endure.

At the same time, he had some resentment in his heart: "If the ancestor had given him the ’Primordial Seed’ back then, there would now be another Qi Refining Immortal Master at Jade Spring Mountain. My Song family would have a reliable backing for hundreds of years."

Song Ping was old.

Whether Jade Spring Mountain gained or lost an Immortal Master made little difference to him. But with a large family and many descendants, having the protection of an Immortal Master would be truly secure.

If there could be a genius entering the disciple line of an Immortal Master and hoping to achieve Qi Refinement, that would be truly glorious.

"What a pity."

"What a pity."

Song Ping thought to himself, feeling even more regretful.

Meanwhile.

"Jade Spring Mountain——"

The mountain-guarding disciple Lu Qing looked at Peng Guanhai, Song Ping, and the others. Though only in his twenties, he had heard of the ancestor’s ties with Jade Spring Mountain and dared not neglect, bowing and saying, "Please wait here, I’ll report your arrival."

Saying this.

He turned and went up the mountain.

About a quarter of an hour later, Lu Qing returned and said to Peng Guanhai and the others, "Please follow me."

Peng Guanhai and the other three immediately rejoiced and hurriedly followed into Echo Valley.

...

After decades of development.

Echo Valley grew larger, with buildings scattered around in an orderly fashion, with clear distinctions between different disciplines and halls.

Even the recently vigorous Jade Spring Mountain was far from matching it.

"To have established such a foundation!"

Peng Guanhai looked around, feeling a bit worried.

He exchanged glances with Elder Song Ping and the other two elders, who had the same hesitation in their eyes.

"If——"

"The Immortal Master cares about reputation and wouldn’t——"

"That’s not certain."

...

The four of them moved their lips slightly, seemingly communicating through some hidden voice method.

Lu Qing led the way ahead, not noticing their small actions. His pace was unhurried, and after about a quarter of an hour, they arrived at ’Mingde Hall.’

"Please."

Lu Qing led the four into the hall.

In the hall, an elder sat flipping through scrolls. Seeing the four people enter, he lifted his head and smiled, "Friends from afar, Wang must apologize for not welcoming you properly."

The four looked over, not recognizing the person.

Lu Qing introduced from the side, "This is Elder Wang Wenqing of our Sword Qi Pavilion, Echo Valley."

"So, it’s Elder Wang, apologies!"

Peng Guanhai and the others hurriedly paid respects, but in their hearts, there was great dissatisfaction.

Previously, Jade Spring Mountain held a status slightly higher than Echo Valley.

Even though Echo Valley now had a Qi Refinement Immortal Master, just an elder to receive them and sitting in the hall, led only by a gatekeeper disciple.

Wasn’t this too arrogant?

"My teacher is currently discussing Dao with several Immortal Masters, and my two senior brothers are still in seclusion. Please forgive the neglect."

Wang Wenqing said with a smile.

After Chen Jichuan advanced to Qi Refinement, not only did congratulations pour in from all directions, but even some former untouchable Immortal Masters arrived.

Naturally, there was no time to receive the people from Jade Spring Mountain.

Meanwhile, Wun Shouyang and Zhong Dahai had long gone into seclusion after obtaining the Immortal Almond, even more making them too busy to appear.

So only Wang Wenqing, the number two figure in Echo Valley’s Qi Refinement line, came forward.

"Not at all, not at all."

Peng Guanhai and the others hurriedly waved their hands, not daring to show dissatisfaction.

Wang Wenqing smiled and, not caring what they thought, didn’t engage in much chitchat but directly asked, "What brings you four here?"

Peng Guanhai, Song Ping, and the others exchanged a glance.

Peng Guanhai said aloud, "To be honest, Elder Wang, we’re here firstly to congratulate Immortal Chen, and secondly, to invite him back to Jade Spring Mountain."

Listening to this, Wang Wenqing inwardly laughed.

Peng Guanhai spoke grandly, saying they came to invite him specifically.

But actually.

Even if they didn’t come to invite, Chen Jichuan wasn’t going back to occupy, and they couldn’t protect Jade Spring Mountain for much longer under their administration.

Within Jade Spring Mountain, there’s a Spiritual Spring suitable for Qi Refinement Immortal Masters to cultivate.

Wuk Yuan Immortal Master established himself at Jade Spring Mountain because of this Spiritual Spring.

After Wuk Yuan Immortal Master’s passing, due to the protection from Iron Bull Mountain’s Immortal Master ’Shii Tongwei,’ no one dared to seize Jade Spring Mountain.

But as decades passed.

Shii Tongwei seemed to be reaching his end of life, and he hadn’t shown up in nearly ten years, leading many to speculate that this Immortal Master might already have passed away.

Thus, thoughts of Jade Spring Mountain became lively again.

Openly and covertly.

Some were already pressuring Peng Guanhai to leave Jade Spring Island with the mountain disciples.

Spirit land is hard to find.

Who would willingly give up such a top cultivation place like Jade Spring Mountain?

Peng Guanhai came to invite Chen Jichuan now, thinking it better to invite him instead of waiting for him to forcibly occupy it. Perhaps they could even make a good impression and continue cultivating at Jade Spring Mountain.

Having risen to Immortal Master, Chen Jichuan needed to find a long-term cultivation spirit land.

With his ties to Jade Spring Mountain, it was bound to be his first choice.

Other Immortal Masters might worry whether Shii Tongwei was still alive, but Chen Jichuan taking over Jade Spring Mountain would be justified, and Shii Tongwei couldn’t find fault.

"They are truly clever planners."

Wang Wenqing thought, acknowledging the intent, then said, "Wang understands your intentions and will report it to my teacher later. Are you planning to stay in the mountain for a few days, or——"

Chen Jichuan becoming an Immortal Master meant not everyone could see him as they wished.

"We were just hoping to explore Cold Smoke Island, and if Elder Wang doesn’t mind, we’d like to stay a few more days."

Peng Guanhai put on a brave face, smiling at Wang Wenqing.

This was out of concern that Wang Wenqing might imitate Xu Tianfang’s old trick, deliberately concealing and stirring up trouble.

"Very well."

"Lu Qing, arrange accommodations for our guests."

Wang Wenqing rose, seeing off Peng Guanhai and the others from Mingde Hall.

...

Meanwhile.

At the Sword Qi Pavilion.

Chen Jichuan sat in the main seat.

Two people sat on each side.

These four individuals had quite the reputation——

The pair on the left, one male and one female, were a Dao couple. The man was a middle-aged, square-faced individual named ’Wuy Shanhai.’ The woman had mastered rejuvenation techniques and was named ’Xun Ru.’

The two on the right, one wore a Daoist robe, appeared middle-aged, and was called ’Huaa Yangzi.’ The other had white hair but was full of spirit and called ’Zhang Wumeng.’

All four were Qi Refining Immortal Masters within several thousand miles around.

They cultivated not too far from Cold Smoke Island. Upon learning of Chen Jichuan’s advancement to Qi Refinement, they came to congratulate and build connections.

The five of them discussed cultivation and shared their experiences.

Laughter and joy periodically filled the atmosphere.

After they got acquainted.

Huaa Yangzi seemed to casually remark, "As I observe, the spiritual energy on Cold Smoke Island is sparse, and throughout Four Spirits Island, there seems to be no place rich in spiritual energy. Does Mr. Chen, newly advanced to Qi Refinement, have a favored location in mind?"

The couple Wuy Shanhai and Xun Ru smiled at Chen Jichuan and Huaa Yangzi but remained silent.

They both knew.

Huaa Yangzi had been eyeing Jade Spring Mountain for some time, but feared the Iron Bull Mountain Immortal Master, so he hadn’t acted.

With Shii Tongwei out of the picture for years, presumably deceased, Huaa Yangzi saw hope, yet suddenly Chen Jichuan appeared out of nowhere.

One could imagine Huaa Yangzi’s frustration, prompting him to speak out.

Chen Jichuan hadn’t yet responded.

Nearby.

The elder Zhang Wumeng was the first to laugh, "Daoist Huaa, don’t you know? Brother Chen hails from Jade Spring Mountain, so there’s no need for him to find another place."

The couple Wuy Shanhai and Xun Ru heard this and laughed even more.

They simply watched without getting involved.

"Brother Zhang is right."

"Chen was once a disciple of Jade Spring Mountain, journeyed out years ago. Now having achieved Qi Refinement, it’s time to return."

Chen Jichuan understood Huaa Yangzi’s thoughts.

But though he had Liyun Immortal Mansion, Jade Spring Mountain was a treasure, worth more than one could imagine.

And it was easily within reach.

To not take what heaven offered would be regretful.

There was no reason to fear offending someone, just to surrender.

"Jade Spring Mountain."

"Indeed a wonderful place!"

Huaa Yangzi smiled, understanding Chen Jichuan’s stance, and dropped the subject.

The hall was filled with cheerful voices again.

As the sky darkened.

Huaa Yangzi, Zhang Wumeng, and the other three Immortal Masters were still reluctant as they rose to leave.

...

"Jade Spring Mountain."

Chen Jichuan sat alone in Sword Qi Pavilion, deep in thought.

He was originally a disciple of Jade Spring Mountain. Although he hadn’t returned in years, he hadn’t been expelled either, so taking over Jade Spring Mountain was legitimate.

However.

Many Qi Refining Immortal Masters in that sea region coveted Jade Spring Mountain.

Like Huaa Yangzi.

He at least tested openly, but who knew how many hidden in darkness held wicked intentions to seize it.

"It’s a treasure."

"But also a trouble."

Chen Jichuan calculated, "Having advanced to Qi Refinement, it’s fitting to test against someone. Taking over Jade Spring Mountain would ensure opponents come."

Thinking of this.

Chen Jichuan felt an expectation.

At this moment.

"Master."

Wang Wenqing walked briskly from afar, reporting to Chen Jichuan: "Peng Guanhai and others from Jade Spring Mountain invite Master to return."

"How perceptive of them."

Chen Jichuan heard this and immediately smiled.

...