Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh-Chapter 246 - 144: Hidden Spirit Vein (Part 3)

At the same time, if a cultivator considers themselves stronger than those isle masters, they can also issue a challenge.

If they win, they can accordingly gain the qualification of the isle master.

As for the original isle master, they can either stay or seek other islands.

The decision is made by the new isle master.

However, there is a rule for this method, which is that the number of challengers can only be half of the original participants from the island.

Therefore, this method is rarely chosen, as these isle masters have been managing their islands for many years and have quite a few Qi Refining Late Stage cultivators.

For a new team to successfully challenge with only half the number of Qi Refining Late Stage cultivators is not an easy task.

Moreover, using this method requires paying a large sum of spirit stones to the Thousand Islands Alliance.

If the challenge fails, the spirit stones go to the challenged party.

Chu Ning pondered this matter in his mind and quickly shook his head, saying:

"Sorry, I’m not interested."

Chu Ning was indeed not interested in suddenly teaming up with strangers to seize an island.

If it were just challenges between islands to exchange islands, it might create grievances.

But since such situations occur often in every Thousand Islands trial, everyone is accustomed to it.

However, seizing an island directly from others is different, as it could lead to deep enmity.

The masters of these islands have been managing them for years, building relationships; creating enemies so openly doesn’t align with Chu Ning’s desire for stable development.

The middle-aged cultivator, seeing Chu Ning’s refusal, gave him a deep look and left.

Chu Ning continued to wander around, after all, there were hundreds of islands with Spiritual Qi, and he wanted to see if there were any suitable ones.

After taking a few steps, another person appeared in front of Chu Ning, a middle-aged cultivator looking to be in his forties.

"Fellow Daoist, I am Jiang Hongguang, the Isle Master of Feihong Island. Are you looking for an island to join?"

Feihong Island?

Upon hearing the person claim to be the isle master, information about the island immediately flashed in Chu Ning’s mind.

This island ranks slightly below middle in the Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands, with a Tier One Spirit Vein of medium quality.

However, the spirit vein is too small, so despite the island’s considerable size, it isn’t well-known in the entire Thousand Lakes and Thousand Islands.

"I am indeed looking for an island that’s recruiting, but your Feihong Island’s spirit vein grade and size aren’t ideal for me."

Upon hearing Chu Ning’s response, Jiang Hongguang didn’t get upset and after a pause, suddenly communicated via telepathy:

"Could we speak privately, Fellow Daoist?"

Facing Chu Ning’s curious gaze, he continued telepathically:

"The island has recently discovered a spirit vein, which is likely a Tier Two Spirit Vein."

Originally uninterested, upon hearing this, a hint of surprise appeared in Chu Ning’s eyes as he continued to look at Jiang Hongguang.

After the latter nodded, Chu Ning also responded via telepathy:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, let’s find a place to talk in detail."

Jiang Hongguang was immediately overjoyed at these words, pointing with his hand and leading Chu Ning aside.

In this arena, each island has a high platform.

The smaller island platforms measure around one zhang, while the larger ones measure several zhang.

There are restrictions around each island’s position that isolate sound and provide some defense.

This quite surprised Chu Ning.

Upon entering Feihong Island’s platform, there were two people seated inside, both women.

Jiang Hongguang pointed to the middle-aged beautiful woman beside him and the younger woman, saying:

"This is my Daoist partner Yu Yuansheng and my younger sister Jiang Lan. May I know your name, Fellow Daoist?"

Chu Ning cupped his hands towards the three of them, "I am Chu Ning, just earlier..."

"Please wait, Fellow Daoist!" Jiang Hongguang interrupted and casually took out a talisman.

Seeing that it was a soundproof talisman, Chu Ning remained silent.

Jiang Hongguang activated the talisman, instantly enclosing the four of them in a light shield.

Only then did Jiang Hongguang speak:

"Apologies, Fellow Daoist Chu, I tend to be cautious."

Chu Ning smiled without responding.

Jiang Hongguang continued:

"Fellow Daoist Chu, based on what you said earlier, you seem to have a certain understanding of our Feihong Island.

Indeed, there is only a small Tier One Spirit Vein on Feihong Island, so previously only our family of three managed it.

But recently, we inadvertently discovered another Tier Two Spirit Vein within."

While saying this, Jiang Hongguang observed Chu Ning’s expression.

Seeing that Chu Ning didn’t show much expression, he continued:

"Though this spirit vein isn’t big, it should be more than sufficient to support one or two additional people cultivating.

Meanwhile, we’re also worried that other islands might discover this and initiate challenges.

Thus, we hope to recruit another fellow Daoist to jointly manage the island."

At this point, Chu Ning understood their intention and felt a bit moved.

He understood why they approached him.

Among the three, Jiang Hongguang and his wife were both at the Eighth Layer of Qi Refining, and Jiang Lan at the Seventh Layer.

His "Eighth Layer of Qi Refining" cultivation was a suitable addition without being a significant threat.

For Chu Ning, if what they said was true, this was a good option.

Having a Tier Two Spirit Vein and uncomplicated relationships on the island were appealing.

Thinking of this, Chu Ning said:

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Jiang could take me to see the island. If it’s as you say, I’d be willing to join."

"Certainly, I can take you there now."

Saying this, Jiang Hongguang dissolved the sound insulation shield, and the four of them headed to the teleportation array of Thousand Illusion Island.

Each island has a teleportation array, which indeed made things convenient for Chu Ning.

Upon entering Feihong Island, Chu Ning sensed around slightly, and his eyebrows lifted slightly.

The Spiritual Qi here was significantly weaker than that of Thousand Illusion Island, clearly the quality of a Tier One Spirit Vein.

But since they mentioned a Tier Two Spirit Vein, Chu Ning didn’t rush to conclusions.

"Please follow me, Fellow Daoist." Jiang Hongguang said, flying ahead with wind control.

Upon reaching a barren mountain within the island, he suddenly stopped.

"Fellow Daoist Chu, the spirit vein is within this mountain.

The spirit Qi here condenses without dispersing, so it’s indiscernible from outside."

As he spoke, Jiang Hongguang took out an array banner.

"To prevent accidental intrusions, I intentionally bought a simple array to place here."

Saying this, Jiang Hongguang waved the array banner.

The fog of the array dissipated, and the four of them entered the mountain’s interior, where Chu Ning immediately sensed an entirely different density of Spiritual Qi.

"Oh, I didn’t expect there to be a hidden spirit vein here."

Chu Ning was quite surprised at this moment.

Hidden Spirit Veins are those where Spiritual Qi condenses without dispersing due to special circumstances.

And right now, there was one in front of Chu Ning.

Chu Ning then reached out his hand, tapping to release Ling Xiaobai from the Spirit Beast Bag.

For this kind of task, the little creature was most adept.

"Squeak!"

Under the curious gazes of the three, Ling Xiaobai poked its little head out, looked around, and then communicated with Chu Ning via telepathy.

After hearing the little creature’s words, Chu Ning said directly to Jiang Hongguang:

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, I’m joining."