Chapter 858 - 348: News of Cen Zijin_3

"I also know that some cultivators, when working against the cultivators of the Yin Demon Sect, do not exert their full effort.

The cultivators whose names I will read next will have their resource supply canceled for half a year.

If this happens again, they will be killed without mercy!"

Upon hearing Xue Caiyun’s words, the faces of several cultivators in the crowd changed dramatically.

"Zhang Guang, Hong Yunyuan..."

Xue Caiyun ignored the expressions of the crowd and pointed out these names one by one.

Then, she continued:

"Of course, punishment is accompanied by rewards. The top ten stewards in this task’s contribution ranking will receive double resource rewards, as well as a female cultivator from Yaochi Palace."

"First place, Li Qun, killed one Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator, six Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, and two Early Stage of Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

As Xue Caiyun spoke, her gaze fell upon Chu Ning.

"Not bad, this Protector was indeed not wrong about you!"

Upon hearing Xue Caiyun’s words, everyone’s gaze was drawn towards Chu Ning, whose expression was calm.

They memorized the appearance and name of this fierce individual.

With a cultivation level at the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, he managed to overpower so many Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators and rank first.

Moreover, since Chu Ning injured a sect steward on his first day in the sect, everyone naturally associated him with being fierce.

Chu Ning’s calm face now appropriately showed a hint of subtle amusement.

Xue Caiyun then recited the names of the remaining nine individuals.

Chu Ning did not concern himself with this; what he cared about was the female cultivator from Yaochi Palace mentioned by Xue Caiyun.

However, the only worry Chu Ning had was whether they would be tasked to guard the mine they had conquered.

After all, the Purple Moon Sect would certainly not leave such a mine unattended.

If that were the case, some time would be delayed.

Fortunately, Chu Ning’s worry did not become reality.

Just five days later, the Purple Moon Sect arranged for other personnel to take over the guard and extraction of the mine.

Chu Ning and others returned smoothly to Little Yao Mountain aboard the Bone Boat.

As the Bone Boat landed in the dojo, Xue Caiyun’s voice soon came through.

"The Purple Moon Sect never treats those who contribute to the sect unfairly. All kinds of reward resources are ready, come over to claim them now."

As she spoke, Xue Caiyun quickly had people bring items such as Spirit Stones, Elixirs, Spirit Medicines, and Magical Artifacts for everyone to choose based on their contributions.

As the top contributor in this task, Chu Ning naturally had the first pick.

Given his current status, few of these items caught his interest.

He simply took some Spirit Stones and casually chose a few high-value Spirit Medicines.

Xue Caiyun noticed this and lightly laughed at Chu Ning:

"Steward Li is this task’s top contributor, rest assured, I will arrange for you a female cultivator of excellent quality from Yaochi Palace.

I guarantee it will satisfy Fellow Daoist."

"Thank you, Protector Xue." Chu Ning naturally showed a slightly infatuated expression, while a cold intent lingered in his heart.

From the other party’s words, Chu Ning could infer that many female cultivators from Yaochi Palace were captured by the Purple Moon Sect.

With Cen Zijin’s qualifications, if she truly fell into their hands, she would likely be among the excellent quality female cultivators mentioned.

Returning to his temporarily assigned Cave Mansion, the usually calm and composed Chu Ning experienced a hint of restlessness for the first time.

He hoped to quickly see the female cultivator from Yaochi Palace, yet felt a bit apprehensive.

Forced cultivation at this time would be counterproductive, so Chu Ning paced back and forth in the Cave Mansion.

After a full hour, Chu Ning’s heart stirred, and he looked toward the outside of the Cave Mansion.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, are you there? Protector Xue sent me to bring the female cultivator."

Standing outside the Cave Mansion were two beautiful female cultivators, the one in front was a thirty-something stunning young woman as radiant as peach blossom.

With Early Stage of Foundation Establishment cultivation, her gestures were filled with charm, obviously having practiced the Charm Technique.

Though her skill in it was far inferior to Xue Caiyun’s.

Standing slightly behind her was a young, beautiful, and fairly delicate girl.

Having only Qi Cultivation Perfection, she slightly lowered her head, looking pitiful.

Chu Ning took a glance and then said in a deep voice:

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist, just let her come in."

The stunning young woman pointed casually, and the girl walked into the Cave Mansion.

The stunning young woman glanced back once before turning to leave.

Inside the Cave Mansion, the girl raised her head to look in Chu Ning’s direction. The next moment, her eyes showed a hint of shock.

Then, the shock turned into a mix of joy and sadness.

"Master!!"

After a light sob, the girl rushed forward.

However, she didn’t end up in Chu Ning’s embrace but fell into Bai Ling’s arms.

For such a Qi Cultivation cultivator, the illusion realm created by Chu Ning using the Illusion God Technique left her with no ability to resist.

Even with Chu Ning seated at the stone table next to her, she wouldn’t notice.

"Master, Fen’Er has missed you so much; are you here to rescue me?"

The girl knelt before Bai Ling, softly sobbing.

Bai Ling consoled her with a few words and then inquired about what Chu Ning was concerned about.

"Fen’Er, do you know where the other sect members have gone?"

"Most of the Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment cultivators were captured..."

At this moment, the girl spoke without reservation about what she knew.

Bai Ling noticed that despite talking for a while, she hadn’t mentioned the person Chu Ning truly wanted to learn about. He directly asked:

"What about Cen Zijin?"

"Elder Cen? Master, why do you call the Elder by her name?" This young female cultivator named Fen’Er was now full of amazement.

"Elder Cen?"

Seated nearby, Chu Ning subtly muttered to himself.

"So, Cen Zijin has reached Core Formation."

Bai Ling immediately realized it.

"I’m indeed talking about Elder Cen, have you seen her?"

"I haven’t seen Elder Cen, but I heard from other fellow sisters that Elder Cen seemed to have escaped the sect along with two other Elders.

She should have gotten away, but we have been locked up since then, so we don’t know what happened afterward."

"Escaped!" Finally finding concrete news about Cen Zijin, Chu Ning involuntarily let out a gentle sigh.

With a wave of his hand, the young female cultivator named Fen’Er fell unconscious.