- Chapter 174 1 (1/2)

You’re not worthy!

After the crisis in Ju Shan Guan was alleviated, countless Gold Core Realm cultivators flew towards the walls coming from inside the city, hoping to meet the Nascent Soul Realm Old Ancestor that annihilated the demons.

Ning Fan passed all the ‘troubles’ to Jing Zhuo to handle while he and Suqiu entered the pass.

“You’re trying too hard… One against four, do you really think you’re as great as a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator…” Ning Fan shook his head and Suqiu immediately retorted.

“What about you, why did you get yourself into such trouble… the Heaven Frost Chilly Qi --- Cold Pine Essence is not something you should take. It’s been said that the elders of Rain Palace think highly of it, surely a hot potato…”

Suqiu knew that Ning Fan was a dual spirit cultivator who possessed both fire and ice spirits and also witnessed the firepower of the dragon vortex that was created into existence by the Black Demon Flame. But that was in Yue where Ning Fan was invincible, which wouldn't pose any problem even if the Black Demon Flame has been exposed and he could compete for other Heavenly Cold Qi and Earth Flames. But there were countless Nascent Soul Realm and Spirit Severing Realm cultivators based in Jin, yet he dared to enter into the trouble named Cold Pine Essence…

Don’t be deceived on how easily Ning Fan destroyed those demons. Suqiu knew that he was, in fact, still a Half-step Gold Core Realm cultivator, and the reason for why he wanted to go to the Endless Sea was to form his Gold Core.

Disguising as a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator was already trying too hard, while offending Divine Messenger Yun Kuang only gave rise to more troubles. And now, there was another chance of creating hostility with the Rain Palace’s Spirit Severing Realm elder… It was dangerous and Suqiu was worried…

“There’s no need to worry. I might worry a bit about matters regarding Revered Snow if it was in the past. But the previous message transmission and spirit sense had exposed his injury,leading me to a great opportunity… While this person’s injury may be difficult for others, but not for me… I know how to deal with it and I’m confident that I can bargain with him to not take the Cold Pine Essence and protect us during our stay in Jin by treating his wounds.”

“What? You’ve just arrived here in Ju Shan Guan and haven’t even met the elder yet but you’ve already seen through his injury?” Suqiu covered her pink lips while feeling greatly shocked. He shouldn't be able to identify a person’s injury from just a message transmission or spirit sense, even if he’s a Fourth Revolution Pill Master…

“Yes, I may not be able to identify anything at all if it was any other injury. But this… I’m very familiar with it. Alright, let's stop. Revered Snow had summoned all the Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to meet him, therefore, I must go too. Take a rest and only be stubborn again once your injury is healed…”

Ning Fan understood that it was impossible to have Suqiu rest and avoid battles. Once this girl recovered her magical strength, she’ll immediately go and defend the city… quite a stubborn woman.

Ning Fan nodded and teleported away, rushing towards Tian Chi Waterfall from a thousand li of distance and flew towards the misty palace that was situated above the ten thousand zhang waterfall.

There were cultivators of Rain Palace guarding outside of the palace, with strength at least Gold Core Realm. These cultivators have been used to being arrogant and they immediately stopped Ning Fan after seeing him closing in.

“Who goes there!” The leading white-robed Gold Core Realm cultivator sternly said.

“Jin's Commander, Zhou Ming!” Ning Fan said monotonously.

“What?! It's the newly appointed Seventh Commander, Old Ancestor Zhou Ming!”

The news from Ju Shan Guan had not reached them yet and these Gold Core Realm cultivators’ spirit sense couldn't detect what had happened over there.

These Gold Core Realm cultivators had no idea how powerful Ning Fan was but they all froze after hearing the word ‘Zhou Ming’ and their arrogance immediately dissipated and became extremely respectful.

“Us, juniors, welcome Old Ancestor Zhou Ming! The elder is convening with the various Nascent Soul Realm cultivators inside. Old Ancestor may proceed. If anyone asks, show them the merit jade and no one would dare to obstruct…”

“En.”

Ning Fan replied monotonously and walked into the Wind Palace.

The average Gold Core Realm Jade of Achievement was green in colour while Ning Fan’s was black. The colour black signifies respect as it represents the identity of Jin’s Commander.

By having the black jade in his hand, there really wasn't anyone stopping him. There were even cultivators of Rain Palace that came to show him the way, their expression extremely respectful.

After passing through various hallways, the inner palace could be seen. The inner palace was heavily guarded where a white-haired young man standing imposingly at the jade steps but his expression looked unwell.