"Once you become a true powerhouse, youâll have your own too," Ye Luo said, dismissive.
"Whatâs inside this?"
Then Hou Jingwu, looking at the bag in Ye Luoâs hand with curiosity, opened it, and a strong energy aura immediately filled the air.
"Such a strong energy aura! These are Spirit Stones, and even top-grade Spirit Stones at that!"
Hou Jingwu was shocked again as he looked into the bag, finding at least a few hundred top-grade Spirit Stones and unsure of what to say.
Die Wu, standing nearby, had an equally stunned expression on her face.
Even if you added up all the Spirit Stones used by the disciples of the Jiu Hua Sect in a year, there would be no more than a few dozen, but now they suddenly saw hundreds of them, all top-grade, how could they not be astonished.
It was like a poor man suddenly seeing a million, ten million in wealth.
"Boss, how did you get so many top-grade Spirit Stones?" Hou Jingwu asked incredulously, gazing at Ye Luo.
"You donât need to worry about that. These Spirit Stones are for you, they should allow your strength to soar quickly, right? If you run out, just tell me, I have more."
"Thank you, Boss!"
Hou Jingwu looked at Ye Luo with a grateful face and bowed as he spoke.
"Alright, we are brothers and friends, no need for such formalities. Since you have become my little brother, itâs naturally my duty to boost your strength. You are now at the Ninth Level of the Saint Realm, and with these Spirit Stones, you should be able to break through to the Hua Yuan Realm," Ye Luo smiled as he observed Hou Jingwu.
Hou Jingwu was momentarily startled and looked at Ye Luo, "Boss, you can actually see through my realm?"
Hou Jingwu knew that due to his unique physique, even experts of the Spirit Sea Realm were unable to discern his true level. Yet, Ye Luo had seen through it at a glance.
A smile played on the corners of Ye Luoâs lips. For indeed, he hadnât been able to gauge Hou Jingwuâs strength before, but now that the abilities of his eyes had evolved, he had immediately seen through Hou Jingwuâs abilities.
Nevertheless, Hou Jingwu was truly worthy of his Star Physique. His strength had already stepped into the Ninth Level of the Saint Realm, and that was after not cultivating for a year; otherwise, his power would likely be even greater.
Additionally, Ye Luoâs eyes detected a terrifyingly potent energy hidden within Hou Jingwuâs body, suggesting that his actual combat power might well be comparable to someone in the Hua Yuan Realm.
Hou Jingwu was destined to be a formidable force in the future; now that he had been brought into Ye Luoâs fold, he would surely become a significant asset.
After chatting with Hou Jingwu for a while, Ye Luo left the place.
"Jing Wu, your boss seems to be quite extraordinary!"
Die Wu looked over at Hou Jingwu and couldnât help but say.
"The Boss Hou Jingwu acknowledges would naturally be no ordinary person. Moreover, I believe he will be even stronger than me in the future!" Hou Jingwu muttered confidently to himself.
In a room within the Capital City, where Duan Ningyu resided, the former was talking to Shui Lanxin; suddenly, the roomâs door swung open.
Duan Ningyuâs eyebrows furrowed, and she glanced over, her expression changing upon seeing the newcomer. Even Shui Lanxinâs eyes revealed a trace of astonishment.
The visitor was a senior dressed in a golden robe, with golden hair and a golden beard, accompanied by a man dressed in a light green long shirt, withered in frame, sporting green long hair, and two green whiskers on his chin.
"Elder Jin! Youâve come out of seclusion!"
Seeing the golden-haired elder, Duan Ningyu and Shui Lanxin both stood up, their expressions shifting rapidly.
"Sect Leader, it has been a long time since we last met!"
The golden-haired elder said to Duan Ningyu with an indifferent tone, carrying an air of arrogance.
He was none other than Jin Yunhai, the Elder of the Metal Sect within the Five Elements Sect, who had once almost become the Sect Leader himself but ultimately failed. Standing next to him was naturally Lin Zhishan, the Elder of the Wood Sect.
"Congratulations to Elder Jin on finishing your seclusion!"
Duan Ningyu said to Jin Yunhai.
"Sect Leader, Iâve heard that both the Fire Origin Pearl and the Metal Origin Bead have appeared. I wonder if the Sect Leader has managed to obtain them, as these two treasures are the cornerstone of our Five Elements Sect."
Jin Yunhai sat to one side, speaking indifferently, his pupils squinted, making it difficult to guess his thoughts but exuding an unsettling aura.
Duan Ningyuâs eyes were fixed on Jin Yunhai, and after a flicker in her gaze, she said, "Indeed, the Fire Origin Pearl and the Metal Origin Bead have appeared, but I have yet to obtain them."
"It seems the Sect Leaderâs capabilities are lacking, knowing the whereabouts of the Fire Origin Pearl and the Metal Origin Bead yet failing to retrieve them."
Jin Yunhai said in a somewhat sinister tone.
"Elder Jin, what do you mean by this? Are you questioning our Sect Leader?"
Shui Lanxinâs eyebrows furrowed as she sternly rebuked Jin Yunhai.
"When Iâm speaking with the Sect Leader, when is it your turn to speak? Do you really think that you are my equal now that you are the Elder of the Water Sect?"
Jin Yunhaiâs face darkened, and with a cold glance at Shui Lanxin, an intimidating presence instantly enveloped her.
With that, Shui Lanxin trembled, spitting out a mouthful of blood, her complexion paling as her body wavered.
"Lanxin, how are you holding up?"
Seeing Shui Lanxin injured, Duan Ningyuâs face changed dramatically, and she glared fiercely at Jin Yunhai.
"Elder Jin, what are you implying?"
"I mean nothing more than reminding some people to remember their place. If not for the fact that several Elders from the Five Elements Sect were killed before, the position of the Elder of the Water Sect would not have fallen to a mere fifth level cultivator of the Hua Yuan Realm," Jin Yunhai snorted coldly, not showing the slightest courtesy to Duan Ningyu as if he did not even regard her as the Sect Leader.
"You..."
Duan Ningyuâs eyes bore coldly into Jin Yunhai, a flicker of anger passing through them, but she quickly suppressed it.
"Elder Jin, are you insinuating that I am unworthy of being the Five Elements Sectâs Sect Leader?"
Duan Ningyu said with a cold hum, her whole body radiating a chilling aura.
"You are our Sect Leader of the Five Elements Sect, and of course, I wouldnât dare to suggest otherwise. However, Sect Leader, you should really discipline those around you better in the future. And as for that Kun Ling of the Earth Sect, she dared to try to stop me from leaving the underground castle. She was totally overestimating her own strength, not knowing her own limits. It just so happens that Iâve taught that woman a lesson on behalf of the Sect Leader. Thereâs no need for you to thank me, Sect Leader, as this was my duty," Jin Yunhai said with a cold smile looking at Duan Ningyu.
In an instant, both Duan Ningyu and Shui Lanxinâs expressions changed.
Duan Ningyu exuded a formidable presence, coldly snorting, "What have you done to Kun Ling?"
"I havenât done much, just taught her a little lesson. Rest assured, Sect Leader, she is one of your people after all, so naturally, I would not kill her!"