Chapter 366

Chapter 366: Beginning and End

Since the Yunyang Sect ascended to the higher realm, Wang Chen had been living a wandering life for the past few years.

He traveled a long road from the south to the north. Although he never neglected his cultivation, deep down, he always yearned to settle down and return to a life of steady, hard work.

Though the West Sea Sect was not Wang Chen’s true home, his conversation with True Master White Crane gave him a profound sense of security that comes with belonging.

Wang Chen was no longer a loose cultivator!

He bowed solemnly to the true master before him: “Disciple will diligently follow the elder’s teachings!”

True Master White Crane smiled faintly and suddenly said, “I share some karma with Yuan Shen Kui, so I will grant you one request.”

Hmm?

Wang Chen was momentarily stunned.

True Master White Crane’s abrupt change of topic nearly caught him off guard!

The reason Wang Chen could join the West Sea Sect and become a respected inner sect disciple was primarily due to his capture of Yuan Shen Kui, the demon cultivator.

By now, he thought that chapter was long past, and he never expected to still reap the benefits of capturing a demon.

Who was this person that could make a Golden Core perfection master speak of karma?

Was he some legendary treasure boy?

Wang Chen’s mind raced, and he quickly responded, “If it’s not too much trouble, I humbly request the elder to help save someone.”

True Master White Crane’s eyes flickered: “Is it that Miss Lian?”

Wang Chen was filled with admiration: “Yes.”

True Master White Crane gave him a peculiar look: “Have you thought this through?”

Wang Chen affirmed: “Disciple has thought it through very clearly!”

For Wang Chen, the most practical and reasonable request would have been to seek guidance in cultivation from the elder.

A Golden Core perfection master could offer insights that would greatly benefit him!

As for other requests, it was difficult to gauge the limits, especially since True Master White Crane’s meaning was quite clear.

At most, it could only be considered a small favor.

If Wang Chen were to overstep and ruin the opportunity, it could easily turn a good thing into a bad one.

However, just as he was about to propose that idea, Miss Lian’s face suddenly appeared in his mind.

Forget it!

Beginning and end, kindness and results—let this be the resolution of a connection!

True Master White Crane was curious: “Are you fond of this singer?”

Wang Chen shook his head: “I only pity her suffering.”

True Master White Crane nodded slightly: “Good.”

He waved his robe sleeve: “Then go and bring her here now.”

Wang Chen was overjoyed: “Thank you, Elder!”

"Don’t rush."

True Master White Crane curled his lips slightly: "My assistance comes at a price of one hundred thousand spirit stones each time."

Wang Chen replied without hesitation: “As it should be.”

One hundred thousand spirit stones might sound like a fortune, but for a true master, especially one at the level of Golden Core perfection, it was a mere trifle — just a hundred Upper Spirits!

For others, even offering one hundred thousand spirit stones wouldn’t be enough to open the gates of the South Domain Palace, let alone secure the services of True Master White Crane.

Of course, this payment would have to come from Miss Lian herself.

If she refused, then Wang Chen would have done all he could.

But knowing Miss Lian as he did, he was certain she wouldn’t hesitate.

Wang Chen’s judgment proved correct. After sending a letter of crane paper to Little Guizi, he quickly received a reply.

Soon after, Little Guizi and Miss Lian arrived hurriedly at the palace gates.

Miss Lian was so overwhelmed with emotion that tears welled up in her eyes, and she nearly knelt before Wang Chen!

The ghostly scar on her face had haunted her for the first half of her life, serving as the source of countless humiliations.

Moreover, the scar’s presence threatened to shorten her lifespan, leading to a painful end.

Yet, to remove the ghostly scar, the intervention of at least a Golden Core true master was required. How could a mere singer from The Spring Pavilion ever hope to secure the help of such a figure?

She wouldn’t even have the privilege of glimpsing the celestial countenance of a true master!

Miss Lian understood the preciousness of this opportunity deeply. Forget the hundred thousand spirit stones; she would willingly give everything she had.

"No need for such formalities."

Wang Chen reached out to steady her: “I will take you to meet the true master now.”

Wang Chen led her back to the Ninth Level White Tower, where they once again encountered True Master White Crane.

After Miss Lian knelt and presented the one hundred thousand spirit stones, the chief elder of the South Domain Palace simply waved his hand, brushing it lightly over her face, and the palm-sized, unsightly ghostly scar vanished without a trace!

The sheer marvel of the transformation left Wang Chen in awe.

Once the scar was healed, Wang Chen brought Miss Lian back to Little Guizi: “You both should leave, and the farther you go, the better!”

The two knelt and bowed to Wang Chen several times before disappearing into the bustling crowd.

Wang Chen watched them go, feeling a profound sense of relief.

Though he lacked the power to change the world, being able to alter the fate of even a few individuals brought him immense satisfaction.

Wang Chen was certain that Miss Lian, now free from her curse, would live a happy life with Little Guizi.

With the karma settled, Wang Chen only needed to wait for the day the teleportation array of the palace would activate.

He did not return to the inn where he had stayed the previous night but instead rented a Purple Palace-level cave dwelling in the city.

The cave dwellings in Lian City were unique; there were no mountains, and the cultivation caves were built beneath the vast lake, resembling an underwater palace, rich in the essence of water.

For cultivators with an affinity for water, the caves in Lian City were nothing short of a paradise.

Wang Chen primarily harnessed fire, but he practiced the Preheaven Five Element Technique. While he didn’t benefit from any elemental affinity, Lian City itself was situated atop a large spiritual vein, making his cultivation efficiency remarkably high.

Of course, the cost of renting such a cave dwelling was equally remarkable!

Additionally, Wang Chen discovered that cultivating the Supreme Mysterious Spirit Dragon Technique in the underwater palace yielded exceptional results, with his experience points increasing at an astonishing rate.

Thus, he devoted considerable effort to mastering this special technique.

Time flew by, and seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

One day, while Wang Chen was cultivating in the underwater palace, he suddenly sensed movement outside the door.

With a flick of his hand, he cast a spell to open the door.

A streak of light appeared and hovered before him.

A flying sword message!

Wang Chen reached out and took the letter attached to the flying sword, opening it to read.

To his surprise, it was an invitation.

It invited him to attend a cultivation meeting for newly recruited disciples of the West Sea Sect at Lian Tai the following evening.

In simpler terms, it was akin to a gathering of fellow students who had just enrolled in the same university!

The invitation was signed by someone named Yang Kaifeng.

Wang Chen had never heard of this person before.

He had no idea how the sender had obtained his aura imprint to deliver the message.

Writing a letter required the recipient’s name and address, while using a flying crane paper or flying sword spell required the recipient’s aura imprint and could not exceed a certain range.

But it seemed the organizer was no ordinary individual.

After a moment’s thought, Wang Chen penned a reply, attached it to the flying sword, and infused it with his spiritual energy to send it back.

As the saying goes, “Those who walk the righteous path find support, while those who stray find themselves alone.”

To ease his future endeavors once he arrived at the West Sea Sect, it was indeed wise to forge connections with fellow disciples.