Chapter 213 - 144: How Long Did It Take to Break Through? Probably Less Than Five Months!

Chapter 213: Chapter 144: How Long Did It Take to Break Through? Probably Less Than Five Months!

Ignoring everyone’s verbal opposition, Mu Wan Ning immediately took out a small Qiankun bag. The young girl injected a trace of Spiritual Power into the bag, making it float slowly toward Jiang Hao.

"If you agree, Young Master, here are three hundred Middle-grade Spirit Stones as a temporary deposit. Once we arrive at the Cyan Mist Sect, Wan Ning will certainly present the rest."

Seeing the white-clad youth looking at the small bag of Middle-grade Spirit Stones, Mu Wan Ning’s pretty face immediately blushed as she said, "Young Master, these are the only Spirit Stones this humble girl currently has on her. It is indeed a bit lacking for a deposit."

Hearing this, Jiang Hao quietly looked at the young girl, lost in thought.

Judging from her words, going to Thousand Sects Island seemed to require passing through a place called the Demon Ridge Enchanted Valley. Without a Cultivator from that Earth Realm to lead the way, getting in would not be easy.

After weighing his options, Jiang Hao’s resolve wavered.

First, it would obviously be easier to enter Thousand Sects Island by following this group.

Second, Jiang Hao knew nothing about the place; he was completely unfamiliar with the people and the land. If he could interact with them, he could also inquire about the situation on Thousand Sects Island.

Most importantly, he couldn’t stay outside for long. The second phase of the Prodigy Hegemony had already begun. If the older generation of the Celestial Sword Sect discovered his whereabouts and intercepted him outside Thousand Sects Island, the consequences would be unimaginable.

With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Hao opened his palm and released a trace of Spiritual Power, summoning the exquisite bag containing the Spirit Stones into his hand and weighing it.

"It’s on the way, and for thirty thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones, there seems to be no reason to refuse."

Hearing Jiang Hao muttering to himself, Mu Wan Ning was immediately thrilled. "So you agree, Young Master?"

"I do. However, Miss Mu, let’s get the ugly truth out of the way first. Just as you said, if an expert beyond that scope takes action, I will abandon you and leave." Jiang Hao looked down from his higher vantage point, his white clothes fluttering, and spoke calmly.

Mu Wan Ning nodded immediately upon hearing this. "If an expert beyond that scope appears, the price would be much higher than thirty thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones anyway. You can flee on your own when the time comes."

"Good. I accept the deposit."

Watching the youth put the Spirit Stones into his Spatial Ring, Mu Wan Ning bowed slightly and subconsciously asked, "May I ask how we should address you, Young Master?"

Jiang Hao pondered for a moment before a smile touched his lips. "I am... Qin Fan."

"So it is Young Master Qin. Wan Ning pays her respects. If you do not mind, how about accompanying us to Fengming City first? Two Elders and a group of fellow disciples from our sect are waiting for us there."

"Since I have accepted the deposit, simply lead the way, Miss." After speaking, Jiang Hao stepped aside to make way, a faint smile on his face.

After the six of them exchanged greetings, Mu Wan Ning didn’t dawdle. She immediately took to the air, leading the group toward Fengming City. Jiang Hao followed behind them at a leisurely pace.

During their flight, the four young men and women beside Mu Wan Ning couldn’t help but exchange helpless looks.

"Senior Sister Wan Ning, thirty thousand Middle-grade Spirit Stones is enough to hire an older generation Great Power of Transcendence. Is it really worth using it to hire a young Mortal Transformation Realm cultivator?"

"Exactly. We don’t even know how strong this person actually is. Plus, he’s so young. Even if he is in the Mortal Transformation Realm, he couldn’t have broken through that long ago. His strength and combat experience can’t compare to the older generation. Isn’t it a huge loss to hire him as an escort at such an astronomical price?"

Obviously, they weren’t doubting Jiang Hao’s cultivation base, but his age. He was simply too young. Even among Mortal Transformation Cultivators, there could be massive disparities. The older generation had far richer combat experience and a much more solid foundation compared to ordinary, newly advanced experts of the same realm.

Of course, that only applied to ordinary newly advanced cultivators in the Mortal Transformation Realm.

Faced with the four’s doubts, Mu Wan Ning glanced back at the white-clad figure following them at a steady distance, her beautiful eyes filled with helplessness.

"Whether it’s worth it or not doesn’t matter anymore. As long as he is a Great Power of Transcendence in the Mortal Transformation Realm, even the weakest one can at least hold off another Mortal Transformation expert for a while. Then Elder Song and the others will be able to free their hands to finish off one of the enemies.

"As long as one is dealt with, our predicament will be half resolved.

"This is the only way out of no way. Besides, the aura on this person indicates he isn’t from this nearby Earth Realm. Combined with the fact that he’s a Loose Cultivator, no one is more suitable than him.

"Furthermore, Elder Song had originally planned to spend a high price hiring a Mortal Transformation Cultivator to accompany us after reaching Fengming City. Rather than using those people, a Loose Cultivator is much less complicated."

As for the Great Powers of Transcendence from the older generation who had long stepped into this realm, there was no guarantee they could be hired. Even if they could, the cost wouldn’t be much different.

Hearing Mu Wan Ning’s words, the four fell silent, clearly unable to refute her. They simply glanced back at Jiang Hao subconsciously.

An hour later, the group finally saw the silhouette of Fengming City.

At the edge of the sky, on the horizon, a magnificent and towering ancient city lay across the heavens and the earth, exuding a profound sense of history. This city was far more ancient and majestic than any city Jiang Hao had ever seen before.

However, the current Jiang Hao was no longer the ignorant child he once was. No matter how grand the city, it couldn’t stir a single ripple in his eyes.

The group flew toward the ancient city and soon landed in its center.

It seemed that the more powerful a city was, the fewer rules it had. At the very least, Fengming City didn’t care about Cultivators flying in and out.

"The stronghold Elder Song and the others mentioned is just ahead. Young Master Qin, let’s head down." Mu Wan Ning looked back at Jiang Hao, her beautiful eyes full of respect.

"Alright."

Jiang Hao voiced his agreement and flew down along with the other five, soon landing within a courtyard.