70: Chapter 70: A Marriage Alliance with the Hidden Moon Sect?

After host and guests were seated, Old Monster Linghu and Hong Fu took out their respective congratulatory gifts, both of which were Wood Attribute Magic Treasures.

Hong Fu's was the green wood sword she had just mentioned, while Old Monster Linghu's was a Wood Attribute staff with a rather pleasant name: Dragon Pattern Staff.

It was refined from a ten-thousand-year-old Dragon Pattern Bloodwood; its original owner was a Late Core Formation Stage Cultivator who was on the verge of forming a Nascent Soul.

With this Dragon Pattern Staff Magic Treasure, that Cultivator was quite famous in the Cultivation World, but unfortunately, he accidentally provoked Old Monster Linghu and was subsequently slain by him.

No matter how powerful a Core Formation Stage Cultivator is, it is very difficult for them to contend with a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator.

"Thank you, Martial Uncle Linghu! Thank you, Revered Master!"

"Alright, no need for such formalities. With these two Magic Treasures, even if you go out for experience, you will have the strength to fight against Cultivators of the same Realm, and the two of us can be much more at ease. However, even so, do not easily reveal your true identity to avoid encountering danger. After all, having successfully formed a Golden Core at such an age, you are a unique existence in the entire Tiannan Cultivation World. In the future, let alone advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage, even the Late Nascent Soul Stage is highly hopeful."

"In such a situation, how many Schools could possibly tolerate you? However, there is one matter you need to consider carefully, and that is the matter of a Dual Cultivation Dao Companion."

Old Monster Linghu spoke unhurriedly about the matter he had discussed with Hong Fu outside.

"You must know that on the path of cultivation, Dual Cultivation is definitely an excellent choice. If it weren't so, how could the Yanyue Sect, Hehuan Sect, and Mingluan Sect all be great cultivation Sects in Tiannan? Moreover, if you could have the assistance of a Dao Companion, it would be of great benefit and help for both your future cultivation and your travels."

"But within our Sect, besides your Revered Master Hong Fu, there are no Core Formation Stage women. If you were to take a Foundation Establishment Stage Disciple as a Dao Companion, it would be beneath your status and wouldn't be of much help to you. Therefore, while we were outside earlier, your Revered Master and I discussed it and felt it would be better to form a marriage Alliance with another Sect."

"Especially the Yanyue Sect; not only do they have several Core Formation Stage female Cultivators, but each one is outstanding. In particular, Fairy Nishang and Fairy Nangong—the two sisters are not much older than you, and their cultivation Aptitude is excellent. They are the most suitable Dual Cultivation Dao Companions for you in the entire Yue Country Cultivation World. You should give it some careful thought."

"In this way, our Sect can also form an Alliance with the Yanyue Sect. If, in time, you step into the Realm of a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator, our Sect and the Yanyue Sect could unify the entire Yue Country Cultivation World and merge into a single Sect. At that time, looking at the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, we would be considered a major cultivation Sect, perhaps even comparable to the Hehuan Sect or the Taizhen Sect."

As he said this, Old Monster Linghu's ugly and aged Face was flushed with red, filled with an expectant expression, as if he were imagining seeing that day within his lifetime.

As for Old Monster Linghu's thoughts and plans, Zhao Changsheng was utterly speechless.

He never expected that Old Monster Linghu would have planned things so thoroughly.

But he was about to make a run for it now; it was simply impossible for him to become Dao Companions with any woman.

"Thank you for your kindness, Martial Uncle Linghu, but this Disciple currently has no intention of becoming Dao Companions with anyone. I only wish to Cultivate well in my Immortal Cave for a period of time. Once my Realm has completely stabilized, I will use the Artifact Refining Materials provided by the Sect to refine my Lifebound Treasure. Only when the Lifebound Treasure is successfully refined will I choose to leave the Sect for experience. Only in this way can I ensure my own safety. Therefore, for the time being, I hope Martial Uncle will not mention the matter of a Dao Companion again."

Zhao Changsheng's words were essentially a polite refusal.

After hearing Zhao Changsheng's words, Old Monster Linghu did not get angry at all; instead, he began to laugh with a gratified expression.

"That's fine as well; this works too. It is a good thing for a Martial Nephew to be so cautious; naturally, I won't have any objections. However, I feel it would be better for Martial Nephew to change to a different Immortal Cave, as this place is no longer suitable for a Core Formation Cultivator's cultivation; the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi is simply too thin."

Old Monster Linghu's words made Zhao Changsheng pause for a moment, then he shook his head and directly refused again.

"I've made a fool of myself before Martial Uncle, but I have already grown accustomed to this place and have no intention of leaving for the time being. I hope Martial Uncle can forgive me."

"No matter. Since that's the case, then let it be. If you ever want to change your Immortal Cave, just speak up, and I will take care of it for you."

Old Monster Linghu likewise did not get angry, appearing very amiable. Although his features were somewhat ugly, he now seemed to have a bit more of a kind and benevolent air.

Clearly, Old Monster Linghu was quite satisfied with Zhao Changsheng and full of hope, believing that at the very least, Zhao Changsheng would become a Middle Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator in the future, and might even step into the Realm of a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

At that time, their Yellow Maple Valley could be said to be able to soar to the heavens.

Under these circumstances, as long as Zhao Changsheng's conditions weren't excessive, Old Monster Linghu naturally wouldn't get angry; he was practically obedient and wouldn't offer any opposition.

"Thank you, Martial Uncle Linghu, I am truly beyond grateful. If I really feel this place is unsuitable for cultivation, I will naturally make a request to Martial Uncle."

Zhao Changsheng also gave his assurance.

"These are all minor matters. It just so happens that I have recently come out of seclusion, and you have also just successfully achieved Core Formation. If there is anything you don't understand in your cultivation, just speak up; I have time now to do my best to answer for you. Of course, the same goes for Hong Fu."

Old Monster Linghu said something else that quite surprised and pleased both Zhao Changsheng and Hong Fu.

"Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle!"

The Revered Master and Disciple looked at each other and immediately cupped their hands in a slight bow toward Old Monster Linghu, expressing their gratitude.

Because such a situation was rare even in the Cultivation World, they naturally had to thank him.

"No matter, these are just small matters. As long as they can help with your cultivation, anything is fine."

Old Monster Linghu waved his hand, speaking quite heroically, giving off a sense of being somewhat over-excited.

But this was mainly toward Zhao Changsheng; for the other Core Formation Cultivators of Yellow Maple Valley, he had never been so generous and grand, and even Hong Fu had never received such treatment. The reason Hong Fu could enjoy such treatment now was also due to Zhao Changsheng's Face.

And so, Zhao Changsheng and Hong Fu did not stand on ceremony either, pouring out all the doubts and difficulties they had in their hearts regarding cultivation.

As for these doubts and difficulties, Old Monster Linghu answered them as much as possible, essentially covering everything in detail without hiding anything, answering them one by one.

Undoubtedly, he now held Zhao Changsheng in very high regard, hoping that one day Zhao Changsheng could lead Yellow Maple Valley to become a major cultivation Sect in the Tiannan Cultivation World.