Chapter 716 - 365: Seventh Realm Divinity Opening

Ji Wujiang appeared to be handling the situation on the surface, but he was well aware that the normally aloof Spirit Hall Master of Lingwu Kingdom wasn’t here for him, but for Chu Ming.

"This young friend must be Chu Ming, who passed the Hanmo Confucius Temple assessment with Lingx Long today?"

"Greetings, Spirit Hall Master." Chu Ming cupped his hands in salute.

"Haha, no need for formality," Lingx Qiong looked at Chu Ming with admiration, then turned to Lingx Long, saying, "Make sure to consult with your Senior Brother Chu frequently in the future."

Senior Brother Chu?

"Mom?" Lingx Long’s eyes blinked.

Lingx Qiong acted as if she hadn’t heard, a pale blue light flickered in her palm, and a jade pendant emitting blue light appeared.

"This Glazed Spirit Pendant has been flickering continuously just now, it seems it’s destined to be with Chu Xiaoyou, why not gift it to Chu Xiaoyou?"

"... Spirit Hall Master, you are too kind."

Ji Wujiang wanted to decline on Chu Ming’s behalf.

Who gives away a Spirit Treasure the first time they meet; there must be ulterior motives, even if it’s just a Third-class Spiritual Treasure.

"Brother Ji," Lingx Qiong’s previously smiling face turned serious instantly, "Precious jade matches a talented person, especially when the Glazed Spirit Pendant is so destined with Chu Xiaoyou."

"Thank you, Spirit Hall Master."

Before Ji Wujiang could object further, Chu Ming accepted the pendant.

Lingx Qiong continued to look at Chu Ming with admiration, never mentioning Chu Ming receiving the Cyan Simurgh Order, or being personally accepted as a student by the temple priest of the Confucius Temple.

It appeared she truly just appreciated Chu Ming.

After chatting for a while, Lingx Qiong left with Lingx Long.

Ji Wujiang then took Chu Ming back to the mansion he had rented.

Because of Chu Ming’s current status, he could only temporarily stay here with Ji Wujiang.

As soon as the two entered the house, two people hurriedly arrived.

"Brother Ji."

"Old Ji."

It was Wuding Sheng and Baman Mountain from the National Guardian Realm of Wuding Kingdom and Ba Kingdom.

"Congratulations, Chu Xiaoyou!"

The two seemed very well-informed, already knowing about Chu Ming passing the Confucius Temple assessment, and receiving the Cyan Simurgh Order from the Cyan Simurgh Marquis Mansion, as well as being accepted as a student by the temple priest!

Being accepted directly by the temple priest signifies that this nineteen-year-old junior from Qin Kingdom has limitless potential in the future, likely to cultivate to the Seventh Realm!

The Seventh Realm!

Neither in the history of Wuding Kingdom nor Ba Kingdom has such a level ever appeared.

Moreover, there’s the connection with the Cyan Simurgh Marquis Mansion!

The two thought they must quickly form good relations before the future Seventh Realm from the Cyan Simurgh Marquis Mansion grows stronger.

Chu Ming slightly cupped his hands.

"Weren’t you two supposed to go to the Ghostly Sea with Sister Nanyou today? Why..."

Ji Wujiang appeared only slightly smiling on the surface, but was deeply satisfied inside.

Speaking of which, he glanced outside, "Where’s Sister Nanyou?"

The implication being, why isn’t Baihong Nanyou here?

Missing a person means missing an admiring gaze.

"Sister Nanyou went to meet her precious disciple," Wuding Sheng reassessed Chu Ming, his eyes still unable to hide admiration, "Why does it feel like, after going to the Confucius Temple, Chu Xiaoyou looks even more dignified?"

"Indeed, more dignified." Baman Mountain didn’t have many words of praise, so he followed suit.

While speaking, their hands flickered with light, and they each took out treasures.

"These treasures are peculiar, they keep flickering when they see Chu Xiaoyou, surely they are destined for Chu Xiaoyou..."

Before the Confucius Temple assessment, the two had already given Tier Five Treasures, but given Chu Ming’s current status, Tier Five Treasures aren’t much, so they clenched their teeth and gave Tier Six Treasures, which are essentially Third-class Spiritual Treasures.

Can’t they at least change the reasoning for giving treasures?

Three Third-class Spiritual Treasures, just like that, received on a short trip...

Ji Wujiang glanced at the two Third-class Spiritual Treasures, his mouth twitching.

"Thank you, Senior Wu Ding, Elder Ba." Chu Ming accepted the items.

As they spoke, two more figures entered from outside, leading was Baihong Nanyou from White Rainbow Kingdom’s National Guardian Realm, and following her was a young woman in a white robe.

The young woman wore a moon-white long dress, its hem fluttering slightly. Her skin was like snow, emanating a cool radiance, her eyes akin to cold stars, deep yet aloof.

Her long hair, dark as ink, was stylishly tied up, with strands cascading by her fair cheeks, adding an ethereal beauty.

Unlike Lingx Long’s graceful demeanor, this woman brought an inherent coldness that kept people at a distance.

"Oh," Baihong Nanyou seemed surprised that Ji Wujiang and Chu Ming had returned, "Brother Ji is back."

"Yes, back." Ji Wujiang’s brows subtly moved.

"Yin Fang, this is your Elder Ji, Senior Wu Ding, Elder Ba."

Baihong Nanyou introduced the young woman behind her to them.

"Greetings, three Elders." Yin Fang slightly bowed, her voice remaining cool.

"This girl has been like this since she was little, don’t mind her," Baihong Nanyou then looked at Chu Ming, "This is the proud disciple of your Elder Ji, Chu Ming, known as Senior Brother Chu."

Yin Fang’s eyes flicked slightly, she simply cupped her hands in salute.

It perfectly matched her temperament, very aloof.

"Master, I feel a bit tired."

Above the Book collection Lake in the Sea of Consciousness, accumulated numerous book fragments, Chu Ming decided not to waste any more time on these trivial matters.

"You’ve just completed the Confucius Temple assessment, your mental exhaustion is significant, go and rest first."

"Disciple will take leave."

Chu Ming cupped his hands to each one, turned, and left.

"Tsk, tsk..." Wuding Sheng gazed at the elegant figure in scholar’s attire, both admiring and praising.

"Brother Ji, I wonder if Chu Ming is married? I have a distant granddaughter, stunning in appearance and amazingly talented, I believe she would be a perfect match for Chu Ming."

"Brother Wuding, what do you mean? Chu Ming is Brother Ji’s disciple, you want to marry your distant granddaughter to Chu Ming, then make Chu Ming call you ancestor? Brother Ji would have to call you ancestor too?"

Baman Mountain had a clear grasp of these ancestral and generational relationship terms.