83: Chapter 83: Zhao Changsheng Becomes a Hot Commodity

"Thank you, Senior!"

With the Medicinal Pill in hand, Zhao Changsheng immediately expressed his gratitude and breathed a sigh of relief.

Now, he just needed to wait for his Realm to stabilize, and then he could swallow it directly to Breakthrough to the Middle Core Formation Stage.

Such a fast Cultivation speed was likely unique in the entire Cultivation World.

"You brat are truly lucky. Not only did you obtain these two three-thousand-year-old Blood Jade Ginsengs, but you also got my golden cloud pill. It looks like in a few years at most, you will successfully Breakthrough to the Middle Core Formation Stage. From what I can see, you should be under a hundred years old. I wonder when that old ghost Qingyi took in such an excellent Disciple?"

The old man, who had also received a heaven and earth spiritual medicine from Zhao Changsheng, was quite satisfied and asked with a smile.

He also immediately saw that Zhao Changsheng was under a hundred years old.

As expected, the eyes of these Nascent Soul Cultivators were each sharper than the last!

"If you are willing to switch sects, you can also take me as your master. I can guarantee that you will successfully Breakthrough to the Late Core Formation Stage within a hundred years and form your Nascent Soul in about three hundred years. What do you think?"

The old man did not wait for Zhao Changsheng's answer and continued speaking.

Undoubtedly, he valued Zhao Changsheng's potential and was trying to poach him.

After all, a young Core Formation Stage Cultivator like Zhao Changsheng was one of the very few in the entire Chaotic Star Sea.

No Nascent Soul Cultivator would want to miss out!

"Thank you for your kindness, Senior, but I have already..."

Before he could finish, Zhao Changsheng stopped.

Then, his expression changed slightly as he looked behind the old man.

Seeing Zhao Changsheng's reaction, a slightly strange smile appeared on the old man's face.

"Old ghost, come out. This kid has found you. It seems your plan has probably failed."

As soon as he spoke, a figure familiar to Zhao Changsheng appeared behind the old man. It was none other than Layman Qingyi.

At this moment, he was staring at Zhao Changsheng with a helpless expression while urging him:

"Why did you stop? Go on."

Undoubtedly, this was a trap set by Layman Qingyi and the old man.

In reality, it was just a coincidence. Layman Qingyi had also attended the auction just now and happened to run into Zhao Changsheng and the old man.

He had overheard the transaction between Zhao Changsheng and the old man, so he asked the old man for a small favor.

The purpose was to make Zhao Changsheng personally say that he had already joined Layman Qingyi's sect.

Because Layman Qingyi didn't want to wait any longer.

Once the words were spoken, it meant he had made up his mind and was his Disciple.

Of course, this was mainly because Layman Qingyi was feeling playful.

After all, as people get older, they become quite crafty!

"Little friend, don't be afraid. If you are unwilling to join this old ghost's sect, you can also join mine. I only have one or two hundred years of Lifespan left, and I have no Disciple to inherit my legacy. I felt some regret before, but seeing you now, I feel you are the most suitable person for my legacy."

"Furthermore, the Cultivation Technique I Cultivate allows me to pass on my cultivation and True Essence Mana to you before I pass away. Although it's not much—only a tenth—it would be enough to increase your chances of forming a Nascent Soul. I wonder if you would be willing to consider it?"

"You old fellow, I haven't even officially taken him into my sect yet, and you're already trying to snatch him. Have you no shame?"

Before the old man's pleasant words could even fade, Layman Qingyi nearby began to curse loudly.

"This is the Disciple I've chosen. He is extremely important to me and will inherit my legacy in the future. Since when is it your turn to snatch him? However, I do agree with what you said later. Before you pass away, you can pass on your True Essence Mana to my Disciple to help increase his chances of forming a Nascent Soul."

Layman Qingyi argued back without hesitation.

"Bah, you old fellow are dreaming. You're truly shameless. He hasn't even taken you as his master yet."

Watching the two Nascent Soul Cultivators argue over him, Zhao Changsheng's expression became quite strange. He felt that these two old fellows were up to no good, but he couldn't put his finger on what was wrong.

Regardless, it was better for him to remain silent for now.

After a few more exchanges, the two of them turned their gaze back to Zhao Changsheng.

At the same time, Zhao Changsheng also learned the old man's identity.

He was also a quite famous Loose Cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea—Venerable Tian Yun.

The Tian Yun Island where he resided was also a notable spirit island in the Chaotic Star Sea. He had few Disciples, only two or three, but he was somewhat famous in the Chaotic Star Sea as well.

Unfortunately, without exception, none of them had much chance of forming a Nascent Soul.

Unless they could obtain some of the legendary heaven and earth spiritual medicines, such as the Nine-Curve Spirit Pill.

Otherwise, it was simply impossible and unrealistic.

"Little friend, tell us, whose sect do you want to join?"

Therefore, Venerable Tian Yun was very eager to take Zhao Changsheng as his Disciple.

Because Zhao Changsheng's Aptitude was truly excellent. He had formed his Golden Core before the age of a hundred and had obtained the golden cloud pill he had cherished for a long time. In at most three to five years, he could refine it and successfully Breakthrough to the Middle Core Formation Stage. After another hundred years of bitter Cultivation, he could reach the Late Core Formation Stage.

With his future Empowerment and Transmission of Power, his chances of forming a Nascent Soul would undoubtedly increase by at least twenty to thirty percent.

Combined with his Heavenly Spiritual Root, the probability of forming a Nascent Soul would be at least sixty to seventy percent.

If he was lucky, he might even be able to form a Nascent Soul around the age of two hundred.

In the entire Chaotic Star Sea, the only ones who could successfully form a Nascent Soul by the age of two hundred were the current Twin Saints of Heavenly Star.

Under these circumstances, Venerable Tian Yun naturally wanted to take Zhao Changsheng as his Disciple and have him inherit his legacy.

In the future, he would leave quite a reputation in the Chaotic Star Sea.

"I haven't decided yet, please forgive me, Senior."

Faced with Venerable Tian Yun's attitude of wanting to take him in immediately, Zhao Changsheng's scalp felt a bit numb, but he still shook his head and chose to decline.

Zhao Changsheng was truly a bit uneasy about such a good thing coming to his doorstep.

"Are you worried that I have some other motive, little friend?"

At this point, Venerable Tian Yun gave Layman Qingyi a meaningful look before continuing.

"Rest assured, little friend. I'm not like this old ghost; I have no ill intentions. I am sincerely wishing to take you as my Disciple and have you inherit my legacy. With your Aptitude, it's not impossible for you to even advance to a Late Nascent Soul Great Cultivator in the future. As long as you can successfully form a Nascent Soul before three hundred years, there is hope."

"Senior, you really think too highly of me. I don't have such ability. I would be satisfied just being able to form a Nascent Soul."

Zhao Changsheng said very modestly.

"Little friend, you are truly underestimating yourself. How about this, if you don't mind, why not become my Named Disciple first?"