Chapter 650: Chapter 623: Departure
Xu Fan and Xuan Guang Hua Jun were chatting more and more enthusiastically, and it seemed as if they were becoming close like brothers.
“Thank you both for telling me so much about the Immortal World,” Xu Fan courteously said.
“It’s nothing, really. If we were to talk about everything, it would take a hundred years and we still wouldn’t finish,” Xuan Guang laughed and replied.
Ever since the incident where both sides mentioned joining their respective sects, it hadn’t been brought up again, and both parties have continued to interact with Xu Fan in a friendly manner.
“Fellow Daoist Xuan Guang, I have a question,” Xu Fan asked.
“What’s your question? As long as you ask, I’ll answer honestly,” Xuan Guang guaranteed.
“Which Clan is the strongest in the Wood Origin World?” Xu Fan asked, feeling as if something was missing in the conversations they’d had so far.
“The Wood Spirit Clan is the strongest and has ruled over the Wood Origin World from ancient times.”
“They are peaceful by nature, which is why the whole world remains fairly calm,” Xuan Guang explained.
“Then, where does our Human Clan rank in the Wood Origin World?” Xu Fan asked again.
“If we were to rank, we would be in the third place, with the Ancient Demon Clan above us. Their population is small, so they don’t have much conflict with our Human Clan,” Xuan Guang replied.
Upon hearing Xuan Guang’s words, Xu Fan couldn’t help but look up at Bear No.2 Cloud in the sky, wondering how it was doing in the Wood Origin World.
“Thank you for informing me, Fellow Daoist Xuan Guang,” Xu Fan said with a smile.
Just as Xuan Guang was about to continue their chat, Xu Fan interrupted him.
“Both of you, from today onwards, I will begin closed-door cultivation to refine immortal tools.”
Xu Fan’s intention was to imply that they should not come looking for him in the future.
“Don’t worry, we won’t bother you during your cultivation. But once you’re done, we can catch up as if we are old friends with endless conversation,” Xuan Guang laughed and replied.
Hua Jun, who was beside Xuan Guang, chimed in unwillingly.
“Fellow Daoist Xu, you are a handsome young man and a Double Grandmaster of Pills and Devices. With talents like you, my Junior Sisters who are like celestial maidens have specifically asked me to establish a good relationship with you. This way, when we Ascend to the Upper World, it would be easier for you all to meet,” Hua Jun said as he projected an array of images of celestial maiden-like beauties onto a light curtain.
The scenes showcased various types of beauties, all with their unique charms for everyone’s taste.
Xu Fan looked at the images on the light curtain and seriously asked, “Are there many female immortals in the Wandering Immortal Palace?”
“Not that many, out of over 2 million disciples in Wandering Immortal Palace, about 80% are female disciples,” Xuan Guang said with a hint of resentment.
During the time he had served as a messenger, Hua Jun had used this trump card to his advantage, much to Xuan Guang’s annoyance.
“Alright, when I Ascend to the Upper World, I’ll be sure to get to know your Junior Sisters,” Xu Fan smiled and said.
What on earth were you thinking when you made the promotional video for your Wandering Immortal Palace? Xu Fan wondered to himself.
With such a tempting scene displayed, who wouldn’t be lured and enthralled?
Xu Fan decided that when he Ascends to the Upper World, he would establish the Hidden Spirit Sect close to the Wandering Immortal Palace.
This way, not only could everyone enjoy themselves, but it would also help Sect Disciples settle their personal affairs.
“I look forward to Fellow Daoist Xu Ascending to the Upper World!” Hua Jun laughed and said.
Xu Fan saw the two off at the entrance of the Hidden Spirit Gate and only breathed a sigh of relief after they had disappeared.
“That guy seems to want to engage in a prolonged battle with me,” Xu Fan said somewhat helplessly.
Every time the two visited the Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Fan had to go through great lengths to hide things that shouldn’t be seen.
“If it doesn’t work, I’ll go into closed-door cultivation and ascend to the Integration Stage before coming out,” Xu Fan said determinedly.
“That’s not an option; there are too many things to do, I can’t stay in closed-door cultivation.”
“Or I could go out and have fun!” Xu Fan pondered, stroking his chin, feeling that it could work.
Inside a small courtyard in Linsen Immortal City,
Xuan Guang and Hua Jun were confronting each other.
“Fellow Daoist Hua Jun, you’ll be disappointed this time. Xu Fan has a Dao Companion and won’t be swayed by the number of female disciples in your Wandering Immortal Palace,” Xuan Guang said.
“Really?” Hua Jun replied with a smile.
“We both know that talents like him won’t be let go by our respective Immortal Sects.”
“So, helping him establish a small sect in the Immortal World to befriend would actually be a good choice,” Xuan Guang said.
Hua Jun shook his head and sneered, “Do you think I don’t know your Immortal Sect’s little schemes?”
“You took the last Grandmaster with the God Craftsman potential, but this one must belong to our Wandering Immortal Palace.”
“Although your Immortal Sect has Da Luo backing you, don’t take our Wandering Immortal Palace for granted,” Hua Jun argued.
“What can you do about it? You’ve seen Xu Fan’s attitude. He’s clearly reluctant to be restrained and prefers to establish his own small sect to live a leisurely life.”
“Even if a Golden Immortal Great Power from your Immortal Sect personally steps in, you’ll only get an Artifact Refining Grandmaster who has to bend over backwards for you. It’s not that beneficial,” Xuan Guang countered.
“So, we might as well go back and report separately, help him establish his small sect, and establish a good relationship with him to secure some benefits.”
“This way, it’s good for both parties,” Xuan Guang laughed and said.
After pondering for a long time, Hua Jun seemed to think of something and finally nodded in agreement.
Not long after, Xu Fan received a message from both sides.
Both parties claimed that they had been recalled by their respective Immortal Sects and hoped to meet again in the Wood Origin World.
In the end, Xuan Guang even thoughtfully sent Xu Fan an encyclopedia on the knowledge of the Immortal World.
“Did they come to some agreement? They left so quickly?” Xu Fan wondered.
He had originally decided to take half of the sect’s disciples out to explore the world and then return when he felt like it, but the duo unexpectedly left in advance.
Xu Fan looked up at the sky, where he could still faintly sense their auras.
“Actually, the conversations weren’t bad, as long as they didn’t bring up recruitment,” Xu Fan laughed and said.
At that moment, a milky-voiced dragon’s hum came from Xu Fan’s arms.
A four-clawed golden dragon less than 10 inches long scrambled out and darted wildly through the air like a bullet, as if it was a galloping wild horse.
“You must’ve been really bored these past few days,” Xu Fan said indulgently as a Five Elements Pill appeared in his hand, which he then flung into the air.
The small four-clawed golden dragon elegantly caught the pill mid-flight and swallowed it whole.
As Xu Fan looked at the small four-clawed golden dragon in the sky, he suddenly thought of a question.
“How could a green-skinned dragon egg hatch a four-clawed golden dragon?” Xu Fan stroked his chin and thought aloud.
At that moment, an unusual cry came from Spirit Liquid Lake.
“Here comes another one.”
Xu Fan said as he walked towards Spirit Liquid Lake with the small four-clawed golden dragon.
Xu Fan looked at the eggshells scattered on the ground and said, “Call Star Ci over, his egg has hatched.”
This time, a genuine Dragon Turtle emerged from the egg, with a dragon’s head and a snake’s tail, bearing an aura that seemed to carry the weight of the world on its back.
Three streaks of escaping light flew by, and Li Xing, Star Ci, and their son appeared.