Da Xuan Martial Saint

Things might still not change.

Poor and therefore self-reliant, at that time he did not possess such great abilities. His decision to take in Wang Ni had come after much hesitation. Chen Mu had come to this world and acted all along in a way that left his conscience clear and his intentions without regret!

In silence, Chen Mu suddenly felt that everything in the world had become clearer. His conviction solidified, and his Martial Arts will remained unshaken, as if he had touched some indistinct boundary.

His Martial Arts will was a mere 'Third Layer' away, as thin as a sheet of paper.

In the distance,
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Jin Ling'er was slowly pushed out of the courtyard. Yet, these few steps greatly exhausted the old woman, her complexion gradually turning pale. Finally, her body swayed, and she coughed up fresh blood before falling to the side.

"Mother, Mother!"

Jin Ling'er hurried to support the old woman, her voice filled with panic.

After wheezing violently for a moment, the old woman shook her head and said, "Cough, cough... I'm fine. Hurry on, if you stay and make me angry, then I truly won't live long. Hurry, go!"

With tears streaming down her face, Jin Ling'er understood her mother's temperament. After crying in the old woman's arms for a while, she finally silently stepped back a few paces and knelt down, knocking her head to the ground several times in front of her mother.

"Good child, that's how it should be."

The old woman, leaning on a bamboo stick, finally looked a bit relieved.

"Mother, I'm leaving..."

Jin Ling'er said, sobbing.

"Hurry on, if not, I'll have to hit you."

The old woman brandished her bamboo stick a little.

Jin Ling'er's tears fell like rain, repeatedly looking back every three steps as she walked away.

By the time she walked out of the village, she was sobbing uncontrollably, while Chen Mu simply waved his hand to the villagers indicating they could disperse. The villagers did not dare to delay and returned to the village.

Chen Mu waited quietly for Jin Ling'er until her emotions had somewhat calmed down, then asked,

"Are you sure?"

"Mm... I want to get good at martial arts quickly and come back early."

"Then let's go."

Chen Mu's face did not reveal much emotion as he spoke calmly, and then he began to lead Jin Ling'er away.

He did not take Jin Ling'er all the way back to the Seven Profound Sect, because it was too far and would delay his own journey. Instead, he brought her first to the prefectural government of Bi Prefecture, found Meng Danyun there, and handed her over to Meng Danyun.

Upon seeing Chen Mu bring back a young girl, Meng Danyun immediately had a peculiar look in her eyes, but became somewhat surprised after checking Jin Ling'er's physique. The girl was not only born with divine strength and a robust body, but also possessed excellent talents, sufficient to directly enter the Inner Sect. If her comprehension was also good, there was even a great chance she could become a True Disciple of the Spirit Profound Peak in the future.

"Spirit Profound Peak has been waning a bit, and since I have become a True Disciple of Spirit Profound Peak, I naturally should do something for it. My senior sister brought me from Yu County to Spirit Profound Peak; now I have brought Jin Ling'er, consider it continuing her will."

Chen Mu said with a smile.

In fact, it was the duty of the stewards and protectors of each respective peak within Yu State to find youths with outstanding talents and recruit them into the Seven Profound Sect, while True Disciples were not required to handle these matters.

Meng Danyun, with an appreciative look, glanced at Jin Ling'er and then at Chen Mu, saying, "Jin Junior Sister has great potential, but to take over as a True Disciple of Spirit Profound, that'll be a matter for the generation after next, at least ten years away."

"Ten years is not long, just a flick of the fingers."

Chen Mu glanced at Jin Ling'er, then turned and walked away into the distance, adding, "Well, since my business in Bi Prefecture is finished, I need to return to the Sect early. I'll leave all other matters to Senior Sister."

"Alright."

Meng Danyun nodded slightly, watching Chen Mu depart.

Then she turned to Jin Ling'er, her tone gentle, "In the coming days, you'll learn some basic skills with me."

"Mm."

Jin Ling'er agreed, then looking at Chen Mu's departing figure, couldn't help but whisper, "Meng... Meng Senior Sister, is Chen Senior Brother very powerful?"

On her way here, she had heard phrases like "Number one newcomer of the Cold North," and "Young generation's master of the Wind Cloud List," but she was quite perplexed, unsure of the expanse of the Cold North or what the Wind Cloud List was.

"You'll find out in time."

Meng Danyun smiled slightly, charmed by Jin Ling'er's curiosity.

Then, he turned his head to look in the direction where Chen Mu had disappeared, recalling the scene when he first met Chen Mu at the Demon-Slaying Office in Yu County. His heart was filled with emotion, wondering how, at that time, could he have imagined that Chen Mu, who hailed from Yu County, would rise through the clouds in less than two to three years, ultimately defeating the nearly unrivaled Zuo Qianqiu among the younger generation?

...

Yu State.

Seven Profound Sect, Affairs Hall.

Each peak has different stewards responsible for their respective affairs. In addition to taking orders from the protectors of each peak, all stewards are also governed by the Affairs Hall and responsible for handling the many affairs of the Seven Profound Sect.

At this moment, Chen Mu silently stood in the main hall of the Affairs Hall, laying out various items on the table, including the half-dead Golden Tail Fox, Kunlun Stones, and other spiritual objects, attracting considerable attention from nearby stewards.

"...The total is one thousand nine hundred sect contribution points."

The several stewards responsible for tallying Chen Mu's contributions quickly organized the count and then the foremost among them respectfully responded to Chen Mu.

Although they were stewards of the Seven Profound Sect, like Chen Mu, they were all in the Five Viscera Realm, yet no one in the Seven Profound Sect dared treat Chen Mu as a common Five Viscera Realm cultivator now.

As a prominent figure of the Wind Cloud List, this status in the Seven Profound Sect was second only to the peak masters and elders.

"Hmm, exchange them all for Viscera Refining spiritual objects."

Chen Mu nodded to the group, speaking in a calm tone, "Also, as a true disciple of the Spirit Profound Peak, withdraw the resource share of a true disciple, which should also be Viscera Refining spiritual objects."

Upon hearing this, the stewards exchanged glances, then hastily responded, "Yes... Nevertheless, the quantity is somewhat large; we'll have to report to the higher-ups and the protectors."

"Go ahead."

Chen Mu nodded slightly and casually sat down on a chair nearby.

A short while later.

A protector walked in, it was Yu Cheng from Great Profound Peak, also in charge of Affairs Hall duties.

The status of Great Profound Peak within the Seven Profound Sect was different from the other peaks. This was because the affairs of the Great Profound Peak's stewards and protectors often involved coordinating tasks across the entire sect. However, there was no distinction in status when it came to inner and outer sect disciples, nor for the true disciples.

"Greetings to Chen True Disciple."

Upon seeing Chen Mu, Yu Cheng inhaled sharply and bowed with clasped hands. Although by rank he, as a protector, was higher than Chen Mu, he did not dare show arrogance in Chen Mu's presence, "Chen True Disciple, the total contribution points of the sect and the resources for true disciples can be exchanged for thirteen portions of Viscera Refining spiritual objects. The quantity is slightly large, so I need to confirm with you again..."

"Hmm, just these."

Chen Mu nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Yu Cheng cautiously responded, "Yes, then I will have someone fetch them for you."

Viscera Refining spiritual objects were important resources within the sect. Not long ago, Chen Mu had allocated a total of nineteen portions of Viscera Refining spiritual objects, prompting Yu Cheng to report to Qi Zhiyuan, wondering if it was too much. But now that Chen Mu had come to redeem again, Yu Cheng did not dare say more.

A prominent newcomer and a master of the Wind Cloud List—regardless of which identity, he had no place to comment on the usage of Viscera Refining spiritual objects. As for issues of resource turnover within the sect afterward... with Chen Mu's current status, if not prioritized for his needs, then for whom should they be prioritized?

Nevertheless.

Yu Cheng still cautiously asked, "True Disciple Chen, have you completed the tenth Viscera Refining? Many in the sect have attempted the eleventh time, consuming a lot of resources without success..."

If Chen Mu had exchanged so many Viscera Refining spiritual objects before, in Yu Cheng's view, he should have certainly completed the ten Viscera Temperings by now. With so many resources being taken out this time, it was likely aimed at the eleventh tempering.

It was truly unprecedented in the Seven Profound Sect for anyone to succeed, and he felt it was a pity to waste so much, as these resources, if further supplemented, could even be exchanged for a Spirit Weapon from the sect.

However, with Chen Mu having mastered the Qiankun Artistic Conception, ordinary Spirit Weapons would likely not catch his eye, nor suit him.

"I'll give it a try."

Chen Mu responded with an unperturbed demeanor.

Hearing Chen Mu's response, Yu Cheng could only agree, feeling helpless. Although he thought it a waste, with Chen Mu's status, he certainly had the right to attempt it. At most, the allocation of Viscera Refining resources for the next two to three years would be a bit tight.

A moment later.

Thirteen portions of Viscera Refining spiritual objects were delivered into Chen Mu's hands.

Without lingering, Chen Mu took the resources and returned to his residence on Spirit Profound Peak, putting together the thirteen portions as well as those obtained from Meng Danyun and Hua Nongyue's Five Elements Lotus Platform.

Upon a rough estimate,

It amounted to nearly twenty-six to twenty-seven portions of Viscera Refining spiritual objects!