Peerless Divine Eyes
Chapter 422: The Purpose of Ning Changzhong!

Chapter 422: Chapter 422: The Purpose of Ning Changzhong!

Lu Chen’s heart stirred, and he deliberately said, "Will these elders... suppress disciples and their master?"

Ning Changzhong chuckled softly, stroked his beard, and said indifferently, "Lu Chen, that’s not something I said, it’s what you said. I haven’t said a thing."

Lu Chen gave a wry smile and said, "Elder Ning, there’s no one else here, and the disciple is just guessing wildly."

"Alright," Ning Changzhong’s smile became wider, "So Lu Chen, as cultivators, we must be wary of others! Think about it, by rights, I’m also one of the weakest disciples under our master, but why haven’t I been ostracized?"

Lu Chen felt a chill in his heart and said, "Elder Ning means..."

"What this elder means is exactly what’s said on the surface! Think about it, not only have they not ostracized you, but they are also subtly courting your favor! I saw it myself, the Fourth Brother personally escorted you to Ninefold Peak!"

Lu Chen already had some understanding. As for the other elders, he still didn’t dare to jump to conclusions, but Ning Changzhong...

Was definitely sowing discord!

And his own status, as of now, was nothing but a pawn!

"Then what should I do, Elder Ning?"

Lu Chen pretended to be troubled.

"What to do depends on what you gain in the Haotian Secret Realm! Lu Chen, what this elder is talking about, the ’gain’ isn’t just referring to treasures of heaven and earth, there are other things!"

Ning Changzhong gradually revealed his true colors.

A trip to the secret realm was either for tempering or for treasure hunting.

Aside from these two, what else could there be?

Lu Chen said solemnly, "Please forgive your disciple’s dullness, Elder Ning."

Ning Changzhong snickered and said, "Lu Chen, this elder is being frank with you, if you still don’t appreciate what’s good for you, that would be no fun!"

Lu Chen immediately gave a bitter smile, "Elder Ning, could you specify what you need me to do in the Haotian Secret Realm?"

"It’s simple," Ning Changzhong nodded slightly, "Lu Chen, I won’t have you work for nothing, and I am someone who provides benefits upfront."

With that, he took out a necklace from his chest.

And on the necklace, surprisingly, was a small bell pendant.

"This is..."

Lu Chen took it and examined it, then asked, "Elder Ning, is this supposed to be my benefit?"

"Of course not," Ning Changzhong took out a booklet and tossed it to Lu Chen, "This is this elder’s Pupil Skill. You should know that Pupil Skills, such spell in the Cultivation World, are also very mysterious. I’ll give you this Pupil Skill first. As for this necklace, just wear it around your neck. When you reach the Haotian Secret Realm, you will understand."

Lu Chen first put on the necklace around his neck, and then opened the Pupil Skill. Ning Changzhong’s purpose was achieved, yet he himself had not even started to act!

"Elder Ning, I seem to have gained some insight into this Pupil Skill. Might I cultivate it here for a while with you?"

"Hahaha, just cultivating, of course!"

Ning Changzhong thought Lu Chen had already agreed and couldn’t help but laugh loudly, "In my abode, there are several places suitable for closed-door cultivation, pick any you like!"

Lu Chen scratched his head and showed a simple and honest smile, "Elder Eight, your disciple is used to cultivating near the Earth Vein Fire. Why not choose that cave? Also, my master should be arriving soon. You can chat with him when he comes, and by that time, I reckon I’ll be almost ready."

"Just the Earth Vein Fire pit," Ning Changzhong said with a smile, "As long as I’m not refining artifact, that place will be empty. You can stay as long as you want."

Having said that, he paused for a moment as if he remembered something and said, "There are restrictions there. Activate the wooden talisman I gave you with Spiritual Power, and you will be able to control the opening and closing of the restrictions. Don’t worry, no one will come to disturb you here in this elder’s place!"

For him, the stronger Lu Chen’s abilities were, the more likely he would be to complete his mission.

Naturally, he would provide Lu Chen with the most convenient conditions before going to the Haotian Secret Realm.

As for everything else...

It no longer mattered.

"Then, thank you very much, Elder Ning!"

Lu Chen gave a slight bow, and Ning Changzhong said, "The fire pit is at the very back, just delve into it. This elder will go wait for your master at the entrance of the abode."

Lu Chen nodded, turned around, and walked deeper inside, while also using the Hateful Heaven Pupil Technique.

With his mind’s eye, he saw a trace of a conspiratorial smirk in Ning Changzhong’s eyes!