Chapter 553

Chapter 553: Rewards

What a pity.

As Master Bai Jun came to understand, he also felt a deep sense of regret in his heart.

He had only taken seven disciples in his lifetime.

Among them, four had already fallen, and the remaining three had yet to condense their Golden Cores.

Although his own cultivation level was incredibly high, Master Bai Jun felt he had failed the sect in nurturing the next generation.

The strength of the sect is not solely supported by a few hundred-year-old Yuan Ying.

Seeing Wang Chen today, Master Bai Jun genuinely felt the desire to nurture talent and even considered using other means to bring Wang Chen under his wing to make up for this regret.

Unbeknownst to him, Wang Chen was already "taken"!

Forget it, forget it!

Master Bai Jun extinguished that fleeting thought and took out a piece of metal, three feet long and as thick as an arm, from his Xumi Ring, handing it to Wang Chen, "This heavenly outer mysterious gold was something I obtained by chance back in the day. Use it to refine your life treasure in the future."

After a cultivator condenses their Golden Core, they will refine a life treasure to carry their spirit.

Many with hopes of condensing their cores, including those in the Purple Palace, thus prepare materials in advance.

The materials for refining treasures are, of course, precious and rare. Without family support, one could hardly imagine how much time and energy would be spent collecting them or even risking their entire fortune.

As Master Bai Jun spared a letter of recommendation, he decided to use this piece of heavenly outer mysterious gold as compensation.

"Thank you, Master!"

Wang Chen accepted this generous gift and bowed in gratitude.

Master Bai Jun waved his hand, "It’s nothing."

Next, as the guardian of the Underworld Realm, he officially presented Wang Chen with a reward from the sect.

That reward was one hundred thousand contribution points!

The contribution points of the West Sea Sect are incredibly valuable and not easily obtained. When Wang Chen joined the sect, he was rewarded with only a few thousand points.

A hundred thousand contribution points was undoubtedly an extraordinary sum.

However, he had saved over a hundred fellow disciples from the Illusion Array and, at a critical moment, destroyed the heart of the Evil Nest, turning the tide of the situation. His contributions were unmatched.

Such a reward was well deserved.

As long as Wang Chen does not squander them recklessly, he could exchange these contribution points for various heavenly materials and treasures from the sect, then commission a master craftsman to create a top-notch treasure.

By giving Wang Chen the heavenly outer mysterious gold, Master Bai Jun also implied something.

"Once you return to the sect…"

This Golden Core true master said, "The sect will have further rewards."

The qualification to enter the veins would be included, and normally there would also be elixirs, talismans, techniques, and spirit tools as material rewards.

As the leading immortal sect in the Mountain-Sea Realm, the West Sea Sect is never stingy in this regard.

"The teleportation formation will be restored in no more than seven days."

Master Bai Jun finally said to Wang Chen, "During this time, stay here. If you have any questions about your cultivation, feel free to ask me."

He still wished to foster a stronger bond with Wang Chen.

Wang Chen responded with joy, "Thank you, Master!"

Master Bai Jun granted him a day to settle his personal matters before his return.

Upon exiting the sect’s law hall, Wang Chen’s first task was to "terminate his lease" in the civilian district.

"Sir, are you leaving?"

Xu An was visibly disheartened upon hearing of Wang Chen’s imminent departure, nearly moved to tears. "So soon?"

His mother gently hugged him, forcing a smile, "Please don’t blame the Immortal Master, Xu An…"

Wang Chen gestured to stop her from continuing, "I understand."

After a moment’s thought, Wang Chen retrieved a pill bottle from his storage bag and handed it to Xu An’s mother. "The elixirs inside should help. Administer a small amount daily, mixed with water, to completely dispel the negative energy within him."

Xu An’s condition was not severe, and with proper care, a couple of targeted elixirs would suffice for his recovery.

He might even embark on the path of cultivation.

Wang Chen also left behind a hundred pounds of spiritual rice. "Our meeting was fated, and I hope we cross paths again in the future."

Though all present knew such a reunion was unlikely.

After bidding farewell to the mother and son, Wang Chen made his way to the Xiaoyao Pavilion.

He had previously sent a talisman to Yun Feifei, who arranged to meet him there.

With his return to the sect imminent, Wang Chen wanted to bid farewell to Yun Feifei, whom he considered a friend.

However, upon arriving at the reserved private room, he found it bustling with men and women.

Several young cultivators were gathered for a feast. Wang Chen recognized Yun Feifei and Sun Yulian, but Li Mengyan was absent.

Besides the two women, Wang Chen also spotted a few familiar faces from his sect.

"Wang Brother!"

Yun Feifei’s face lit up with a radiant smile upon seeing Wang Chen at the door. "We’ve been waiting for you. Please, sit here."

Her words caused the room’s atmosphere to chill abruptly.

Some fellow disciples exchanged uneasy glances, while others eyed Wang Chen with suspicion.

A seat beside Yun Feifei had been reserved for him!

Noticing the odd looks, Yun Feifei quickly introduced, "This is Wang Chen, a member of the Demon-Slaying Army."

The expressions of several individuals shifted to awkwardness.

Wei Fa City had recently faced an unprecedented calamity, and the Demon-Slaying Army’s role in overcoming it was significant. Many disciples had paid the ultimate price.

Consequently, the Demon-Slaying Army’s members now held a higher status among their peers.

They were not to be trifled with!

Even those envious of Wang Chen’s favor with Yun Feifei had to acknowledge him, "Greetings, Wang Brother."

All attendees were cultivators remaining in the city, and regardless of their cultivation level or background, they were inherently beneath Wang Chen.

Wang Chen returned the greetings and took his seat beside Yun Feifei.

Yun Feifei poured him a glass of spiritual wine, her eyes gleaming, "Wang Brother, do tell us about your triumph over the Evil Nest!"

Her gaze, filled with admiration and longing, coupled with her high attractiveness level, made it difficult to refuse.

"Actually, there’s not much to tell," Wang Chen shook his head. "I was fortunate to survive."

Pausing, he addressed Yun Feifei, "Junior Sister Yun, I will be returning to the sect in a few days."

"Ah?"

This revelation stunned Yun Feifei. "You’re returning to the Mountain-Sea Realm? You won’t continue expanding here?"

She had hoped to collaborate with Wang Chen on developing their areas for expansion.

Instead, Wang Chen was departing first, leaving Yun Feifei’s heart heavy with disappointment, her expression sorrowful.

Lacking sufficient contribution points, she couldn’t return.

"Yes," Wang Chen smiled faintly. "I’m here to say goodbye."

All gatherings must end, and the journey of cultivation and immortality is marked by meetings and partings.

This farewell might well be indefinite!