Water reflects the high sky, the clear sky stretches thousands of miles.

Du Shizhen tidied up the pill furnace and asked softly.

"Hall Master, aren't we refining today?"

Xu Guang nodded with a smile, handing Du Shizhen a Ninth-Grade Elixir, "After returning, cultivate well."

Du Shizhen's face flushed with excitement, "I... I understand! I'll work hard!"

Xu Guang smiled with satisfaction, feeling a considerable liking for this always energetic young man, believing his future achievements would be extraordinary.

To Xu Guang's surprise, having ingested Profound Earth, General Wei indeed showed some change.

To be precise, his scales had grown significantly thicker.

Xu Guang meticulously examined those scales, finding their defense to be very strong, knocking on them revealed a solid hardness.

These scales primarily gathered at the tip of General Wei's nose, resembling a small hammer.

"Alright then, it counts as an addition of a weapon to you."

...

Afternoon.

Just returning from the Master Hall, Xu Guang suddenly felt his palm heat up—it was that peculiar Celestial Register.

Since Xu Guang refined it, the Celestial Register mainly showed weapon reinforcement, which didn't match Xu Guang's expectations. He would spend time studying it daily, but the observations didn't satisfy him.

Who knew it would mutate today?

[Dinghai Nine, Main Position Missing, Can Supplement Main Position]

After the message, the Celestial Register returned to silence.

Xu Guang pondered the meaning, the information was scant, like some sort of hint.

What were Main Position and True Position? Xu Guang recalled the Reserve Position mentioned when refining the Celestial Register.

While he was thinking, a knock on the door came.

Yin Lele.

Since the last time seeing her at Wu Fengqin's wedding, he hadn't seen her again.

"Brother Xu, word is you're now the Master Hall's Vice Hall Master, congratulations."

Xu Guang smiled at Yin Lele, welcoming her in. He only felt that the woman seemed to have grown more voluptuous since last meeting, her alluring aura stronger.

Inexplicably, he thought of the man he saw at Wu Fengqin's marriage.

Tie Xiong was really pitiful.

"Madam, speak freely."

Xu Guang didn't want to entangle with the woman before him, knowing she had a purpose in seeking him.

Yin Lele instinctively looked around, then moved closer to Xu Guang.

A provocative fragrance enveloped him, prompting Xu Guang to shift his head back.

Yin Lele lowered her voice to a breathy whisper.

"I found a master. Last time, the gem given to Master Xu is truly a treasure!"

Xu Guang scoffed inwardly.

This woman really had a big chest and small brain.

He was pleased enough to play along, though he didn't think much of Yin Lele, her flirtatious manner and plump, fair body swaying before him wasn't forbidden to watch.

"Oh, what kind of treasure?"

"That master said it's a meteorite from beyond the sky, and... underneath lies a rare treasure."

Xu Guang moved his gaze from her chest to her face with interest.

"So, Madam seeks me?"

"General Wei's strength is incomparable, that celestial meteorite is indestructible; ordinary experts can't move it, but General Wei definitely can. That master wishes to collaborate with you."

Xu Guang scoffed inwardly, this woman's words were really simple.

Not to mention the chaos outside the city, but even if there were really Innate Spiritual Objects underneath the meteorite, and General Wei could open it, could treasures be obtained so easily?

"Did the master tell Madam what treasure is suppressed below?"

Yin Lele was taken aback; that wasn't in the script.

The man only said Xu Guang would be tempted upon hearing of treasures.

She leaned closer again, her ample bosom nearly touching Xu Guang's arm.

"Xu Mou wishes to meet that master, don't know if Madam could introduce such person? Xu Mou would then introduce him to the Sect Leader, to advance you and me."

Yin Lele was slightly uneasy, the script was wrong.

The man foresaw Xu Guang's indifference but didn't expect Xu Guang to want to inform Tie Kuang.

Xu Guang leisurely lifted the tea, "Madam wouldn't want that..."

...

Next day.

Seeing Yin Lele again, it was on his way to the Master Hall, she stood at a residence's gate, waving at Xu Guang.

Xu Guang's mouth curled into a smile, humor flashing inwardly.

Finally, he would learn who was behind Yin Lele.

Having confirmed he couldn't break through the Sixth Grade alone, Xu Guang had to undertake some risks.

He was very interested in that meteorite containing Dragon Blood.

General Wei was an alien species, as long as their bloodline was strong enough, the Sixth Grade wasn't a shackle.

General Wei halted, Iron Armor Sect disciples immediately paused as well, looking at Xu Guang.

"Hall Master?"

Xu Guang waved his hand, chuckled lightly, "Seeing a familiar face, wait for me a moment here."

Inside the courtyard, Xu Guang saw the person who piqued his curiosity.

An exceedingly handsome middle-aged man, a hint of melancholy between his brows, with a vermillion mark on the brow, exuding a faintly ethereal aura, though a closer look revealed a hint of killer intent.

Clad in a grey-blue robe, a middle-aged dandy attracting married women.

He assessed the other party, the other party assessed him too, his gaze occasionally skimming over Xu Guang's hand.

Only very subtly, easily overlooked by the ordinary.

Both were cautious, the man stood inside the courtyard gate, Xu Guang stood outside, with General Wei just behind him.

"I'm Yu Rong of Jiufeng Mountain from Zouchuan Dao, greetings to Iron Armor Sect Master Xu."

Xu Guang heard and squinted his eyes instantly.

Su Yan and Wu Fengqin, in idle moments, had mentioned powerful sects and families nearby.

Jiufeng Mountain, a sect from Mingjiang Prefecture, very strong, is said to be exceptional in status there, more powerful than Song Clan backing Iron Armor Sect, and has more than a handful of Innate experts.

Most importantly, Jiufeng Mountain is known for its domineering conduct, claiming 'Jiufeng, a drop of blood, Jianghu, a life'.

Despite its domineering conduct, Jiufeng Mountain's external reviews are very positive, counted as one of the leading righteous sects around Zouchuan Dao.

Mingjiang Prefecture, where they're located, is considered the most stable large city in Zouchuan Dao.

From this view, Jiufeng Mountain is indeed a good sect.

"So it's an expert from Jiufeng Mountain, excuse my greetings."

"Yin Lele said before that Master Xu wanted to see me, how is it? Did I disappoint Master Xu?"

Yu Rong again fixed his gaze on General Wei, praising with admiration, "Truly, a magnificent beast capable of refining Dragon Blood!"

Xu Guang shook his head with a smile, "Mr. Yu is talented, with immortal charms, why would Xu Mou be disappointed? Yesterday's matter Ethan Lele discussed is significant, Xu Mou dares not make decisions, if Mr. Yu is willing, Xu Mou will introduce you to our Sect Leader Tie."

"Hahaha, Master Xu is joking. Frankly, Yu Mou only wishes to cooperate with Master Xu. As for your Sect Leader Tie, heh..."

"What reputation does Master Xu have that is noteworthy? What counts Tie Kuang as? With Jiufeng Mountain backing me, no need for others in our cooperation."

"Yin Lele discussed it with you; our Jiufeng Mountain disciples act honorably, Master Xu assist in moving the meteorite, it's yours, the spiritual object beneath mine, no issues, right?"

His tone carried slight inquiry, yet indicated certainty.

From demeanor to behavior, matched the style of such sect disciples,

But Xu Guang felt something odd.

Yin Lele's reasoning yesterday seemed forced.

The matter concerning Dragon Blood Stone and Innate Spiritual Object is vital to General Wei's future; he must focus with caution.

Resorting to shady methods worries about Jiufeng Mountain's backing.

This sect known for extreme familial loyalty is troubling for every Jianghu person encountered.

Yu Rong watched Xu Guang with a half-smile.

"Yu Mou's cultivation is Half-Step Innate, also possess Jiufeng Mountain's heritage, mountain's perilous matters cannot deter me."

Xu Guang noted, the guy's position happened to be unreachable by General Wei's attacks.

"So-called Half-Step Innate means already practiced Innate Technique and successfully visualized, just needing to refine Innate Spiritual Object to completely advance."

Having spoken this far extinguished Xu Guang's willingness to act.

"Mr. Yu jests, Jiufeng Mountain's reputation stands, Xu Mou naturally trusts Mr. Yu. Xu Mou... needs time to think."

After considering thrice, Xu Guang decided to steady the man first.

"Good, please Master Xu make a decision soon, heard Master Xu besides Beast Taming is adept at Alchemy, if accomplished, Yu Mou would recommend Master Xu enter Jiufeng Mountain."

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