Chapter 723: Gratefulness And Regrets (1/2)

”Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, Adviser Chu. I am grateful to you and I believe the entire world will be grateful for you as well.” Lin Mu spoke.

”Indeed, Adviser Chu. If it were not for you, perhaps our supreme elder would not have a chance either.” Hua San added.

”And the Hong Lin kingdom might not have lived past this either.” King Hong added.

”The work of our ancestors was saved due to you, Adviser Chu.” Adviser Liu said with gratitude.

Hearing the kind words of his visitors, the old man felt pleased, but at the same time, he felt a bit regretful.

”Perhaps… perhaps my choice of entering seclusion was wrong. I should have been actively involved with the kingdom these years.” Adviser Chu stated.

”No, don't blame yourself, Adviser Chu. If you had not gone, perhaps we would not have had the pressure to reach the Nascent Soul realm. With you there, we would have just relied on you and forget to be prepared ourselves.

It was a very wise decision on your end.” Adviser Liu spoke without hesitation.

~Sigh~

The old man sighed and shook his head.

”If only I had more time, I would have taken care of this. Breaking through at this juncture is also impossible for me. I simply don't have any longevity left.” Adviser Chu said with regret.

”With the technique I used, you should still have at least a week left, adviser Chu. I'm sorry I can't do anymore, I am helpless in that aspect.” Lin Mu said, finding it to be a bit sorrowful as well.

But he knew this was the harsh truth of the world and perhaps only a miracle could save the old man now.

The others seemed to resonate with Lin Mu's thoughts and felt sad as well.

”Do you have any solution, senior Xukong? This man has done so much for his kingdom and even for us, it seems unfair for him to die like this.” Lin Mu asked grasping for some hope.

”I can't do much here either. Unless he got some immortal pills, to extend his longevity or managed to breakthrough it is impossible for him to live on.” Xukong replied.

What Xukong didn't tell Lin Mu was that these were the orthodox methods he knew of. There were some other unorthodox methods that existed and he knew of, but those weren't something that were appropriate here.

Some were rather cruel, while others could greatly harm themselves. He also didn't think cultivators of this level were mature enough to handle it and not be tempted by them too much before falling into depravity.

'I'm sorry I can't help, but if it were you though going through this, I would not hesitate in using each and every means in my arsenal.' Xukong secretly thought.

Having gotten what they needed, Lin Mu and the rest decided to depart.

”Wait!” the old man suddenly spoke.

”Yes, Adviser Chu?” King Hong asked.