CHAPTER 844: CHAPTER 844: JUNIOR SISTER HAS BEEN CAPTURED

The Golden Core Ceremony of the Qingshan Sect proceeded as scheduled, and the entire sect was filled with a joyous atmosphere.

The disciples of Qingshan Sect, once fallen to the lowest depths, never dreamed that such a day would come. When they looked at the busy figure in the square, their hearts were filled with gratitude.

Because Medicine Immortal Valley also sent people to help, coupled with the prior rebuilding of Qingshan Sect, the ceremony didn’t appear too shabby.

Chen Nan even sent people to the Immortal Cultivation Market to buy various spirit fruits and spiritual liquid to use at the ceremony.

Sect Elders from nearby sects also sent representatives to attend the ceremony, after all, Chen Nan was now their golden sponsor and they dared not offend him.

Elixir pills purchased from Qingshan Sect not only cost 20% less than those purchased at the Immortal Cultivation Market, but their quality was also higher, truly a good bargain.

Thus, the surrounding four sects were willing to support Qingshan Sect.

The lively Golden Core Ceremony of Jiang Zheng was due to the favor shone by Chen Nan.

On the square of Qingshan Sect, tables were neatly arranged on both sides, and Sect Leader Jiang Zheng, now looking spirited and vigorous, sat joyfully at the top.

Today, he wore the attire of the Qingshan Sect Leader, the white robe enhanced his immortal demeanor, making him look vastly different from the former image of a beggar.

As the ceremony began, Chen Nan stood beside Jiang Zheng. As Qingshan Sect’s top disciple, he had to make an appearance at this moment.

The elders sent by other sects for congratulatory purposes sat on both sides below, and even the Sect Leader of the Undying Sect came personally, his gaze assessing Chen Nan standing there.

He always harbored doubts about Sect Elder Tie Shan’s death, but was destined not to receive an answer.

"Congratulations to Sect Leader Jiang on ascending to the Golden Core stage. Sect Leader Jiang must have taken in a wonderful disciple," Lu Qingfeng raised his cup first, but his eyes fell on Chen Nan.

Chen Nan naturally felt the skepticism in that gaze but met it head-on without flinching.

He felt no guilt about killing Tie Shan, and even if Lu Qingfeng wanted to sever relations, he remained fearless.

At least for now, the people of other sects would not allow Undying Sect to deal with Chen Nan.

And Lu Qingfeng knew this, thus he had no intention of avenging Tie Shan, merely his vigilance against Chen Nan grew greater.

"This young man is cunning and vengeful; it’s best not to offend him. If you do, it’s crucial to eliminate completely... Alas, it seems the rise of Qingshan Sect is unstoppable."

Jiang Zheng chuckled, his brows and eyes revealing some pride when looking at his disciple.

"Ay, there’s no helping it; casually took in a disciple, and he turned out to be promising, to whom can I make sense of this?"

The other sect elders felt anger boiling inside; just listen, is this even human talk?

Take in a disciple casually, perhaps secretly kneeling before the disciple?

Seeing the envious, jealous, and hateful gazes from everyone, Jiang Zheng seemed even more vigorous.

"Sigh, my disciple is great in every aspect, gifted and an alchemist, but there’s one thing that vexes me."

This statement made others show a "watching drama" expression, such a perfect disciple, yet with shortcomings?

"Sect Leader Jiang, please tell us what makes young friend Chen anger you? If it doesn’t work out, you can let him join our Beast Taming Sect."

"My granddaughter is eighteen, beautiful as a flower, perfect to be a Dao companion with young friend Chen!"

Qing Yao almost spat out the tea in her mouth upon hearing this, turning her head towards Chen Nan, her eyes looking as if she wanted to devour him.

Chen Nan’s body shivered, turned to see Qing Yao’s expression, and could only smile sheepishly.

Fortunately, Jiang Zheng quickly said from the side: "My disciple lacks no Dao companion."

"What angers me is that even being offered Sect Leader, he won’t accept it. Really infuriating, how hard is it to retire?"

If the previous boast made a few sect elders endure it, now they were truly finding it hard to stand.

It was truly provoking.

Even Chen Nan wanted to cover his face and run away. The old man’s bragging was a bit too exaggerated, making one blush.

He intended to ask Tang Zhirou to cover for him for a moment, but found that Tang Zhirou, who should be standing on Jiang Zheng’s right, was missing.

He looked down and did not find Tang Zhirou’s figure.

Knowing Qingshan Sect had a total of fifteen people, and everyone except Tang Zhirou was here, thus her absence was particularly noticeable.

"Strange, where did Junior Sister go?"

Chen Nan slowly moved away from the side and found Wang Sheng to inquire.

Wang Sheng also furrowed his brows, scratching his head: "Second Senior Sister was here before, how come she’s gone?"

Chen Nan was puzzled in his heart and went to check the Alchemy Room first, then looked for Tang Zhirou’s room.

These were places she often went to, but didn’t see a person.

There was a note on the table in the room.

Chen Nan gestured, and the note was wrapped by mana, landing in his hand. Seeing its contents made his face change dramatically.

"If you want this woman alive, come alone to the back of Qingshan Sect."

The signature was a familiar name: Liu Tong!

"He finally came!"

The note in Chen Nan’s hand was crumpled into a ball instantly.

He previously thought he was now a rank seven alchemist, wanting Qingshan Sect’s rapid development to provide him cultivation resources, his identity would inevitably be revealed.

Yet, he hadn’t imagined Liu Tong would catch up so quickly, even capturing Tang Zhirou as leverage.

Chen Nan turned to report the situation. Currently, the sect had several Golden Core Stage experts present, Liu Tong was insignificant and could be eradicated with ease.

But he soon stopped.

Informing Jiang Zheng of this matter could certainly reduce Liu Tong to bones and ashes, but his affairs would spread out, and even Liu Tong’s identity would be exposed.

If Master Xuanming were drawn in, not just Qingshan Sect, even alliance of Beast Taming Sect and others would not hold against one hand of his.

Thus, this matter could not be made public, at least not letting Master Xuanming gain quick information and come here.

Liu Tong surely knew this, hence daring to abduct Tang Zhirou, especially during the Golden Core ceremony.

Only on this day Qingshan Sect’s Mountain Protection Array wouldn’t be activated, letting him enter Qingshan Sect.

Additionally, Chen Nan worried about Tang Zhirou, fearing Liu Tong might directly kill her if others were brought along.

Although Tang Zhirou was sometimes annoying, she was his junior sister and had saved his life, so he had to protect Tang Zhirou.

Thinking it over, Chen Nan turned and walked away, ready to confront Liu Tong. Foundation Establishment Third Layer, he dared kill Hu Chuan, now at Foundation Establishment Fifth Layer, what could Liu Tong do?

"Just as well, let’s settle this once and for all this time!"

Down the mountain, Chen Nan didn’t stop, swiftly following the traces on the path.

The Qingshan Sect ceremony proceeded as usual, the few sects conversing happily.

Only Qing Yao looked at the place where Chen Nan stood before, finding nobody, she furrowed her brows slightly.