Dashing Student

The Qingshan Sect continued to grow even after Chen Nan left.

Not only did they recruit over a thousand disciples, but the presence of the Inheritance Tombstone also allowed many Cultivation Techniques of Qingshan Sect to resurface, resulting in several new Direct Disciples emerging at once.

Moreover, although Chen Nan left, Song Shuhu from the Dan Sect arrived, making nearby sects like the Beast Taming Sect and Luojian Mountain show even more respect toward Qingshan Sect.

There is a faint tendency for Qingshan Sect to become the leader.

Additionally, just from Elixir Pills alone, Qingshan Sect made a substantial profit, becoming affluent among third-rate sects.

"By the way, Elder Qingyao asked me to pass on a message, saying if I see you, I should relay this to you."

"She says she misses you very much."

Chen Nan felt a shiver in his body, as Qingyao's appearance surfaced in his mind, warming his heart.

At least in the Jiuzhou World, he wasn't completely alone; someone was still thinking about him.

Chen Nan also shared his experiences, although in a casual manner, Jiang Zheng and Tang Zhirou understood the inherent dangers.

Upon hearing that Chen Nan killed the steward of the City Lord Mansion in Luoxian City and offended Wu Jue Zhenren, Jiang Zheng and Tang Zhirou looked a bit stunned.

"Disciple, when you go outside, make sure not to say you are a Qingshan Sect disciple; our sect can't withstand your antics!"

Those they provoke are all Nascent Soul stage big shots, while the small Qingshan Sect is pitifully weak in front of those big shots.

"Don't worry, master, I have already departed from Qingshan Sect, no one will trouble you because of me." Chen Nan smiled slightly.

Jiang Zheng held his heart and shook his head, saying: "Disciple, in the future, don't tell me such things, my heart is not good, and I wish to live a few more years."

Tang Zhirou scoffed scornfully: "Heh, coward!"

Jiang Zheng choked for a moment, sighed, and thought that none of his disciples let him rest easy.

The two seemed to have endless conversations, while Tang Zhirou stood by like a wooden stake, yet had her ears pricked up, listening closely.

But every meeting has its end.

"Master, junior sister, let's stop here. If others see you with me, it could cause unnecessary trouble."

"Junior sister, when we enter the Ancient Realm Secret Realm, stay with me. I'll guarantee your safety."

Only Foundation Establishment can enter the secret realm, and Chen Nan believes among Foundation Establishment Cultivators, few can threaten him, so protecting Tang Zhirou should be no issue.

Jiang Zheng shook his head, saying: "It's useless, once inside, we'll be teleported to different places."

"I see." Chen Nan pondered for a moment, then smiled, "No matter where you end up, I will find you."

Tang Zhirou's face slightly reddened, and she stubbornly replied: "Who needs your protection? My skills aren't bad now, okay?"

Since Chen Nan left, she worked hard in cultivation, hoping to surpass him one day, and she had received an inheritance from the Qingshan Sect elders, with her cultivation rising swiftly.

Currently, she is a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator at the fifth level.

"Alright, alright, then may senior brother need your protection, how about that?"

Chen Nan laughed as if coaxing a child.

"Alright, I'm worried Yuantian Sect will also send people, so before the secret realm opens, let's pretend not to know each other, okay?"

He glanced at the crowd, intending to see if there were any Yuantian Sect members but suddenly froze when his gaze landed on a familiar silhouette.

Nie Xiaoyu!

Chen Nan never imagined meeting Nie Xiaoyu under such circumstances, and his longing finally found some relief.

However, the gap between their statuses seemed to have widened enormously.

One was a distinguished young lady of the top sect Yuantian Sect, escorted by Golden Core and Nascent Soul stage Elders, surrounded by numerous disciples.

While the other was like a lost dog, with no fixed abode, even offending several Nascent Soul stage old monsters with an uncertain future.

Tang Zhirou also followed Chen Nan's gaze and cooled visibly upon seeing the charming figure.

"Hmph, what's your relationship with Shang Sanniang? Of course, I'm asking this on behalf of Elder Qingyao."

Chen Nan withdrew his gaze and replied softly: "Nothing, just a fair trade."

"Hmph, I advise you not to have any wicked thoughts; I'll be watching over you for Elder Qingyao."

Chen Nan smiled wryly and shook his head: "Alright, knowing you both are doing well puts me at ease; Yuantian Sect people are right there, you should keep your distance from me."

"Alright, disciple, be very cautious in the Ancient Realm Secret Realm, take care, your master is waiting for you to take care of me in my old age." Jiang Zheng laughed joyously.

Soon, Chen Nan parted ways with Jiang Zheng and Tang Zhirou unnoticed by anyone.

Since Nie Xiaoyu's appearance, Chen Nan's gaze hadn't shifted away; he had been yearning for this silhouette for a long, long time.

Amid the crowd, Nie Xiaoyu seemed to sense something and suddenly turned to look.

Despite being surrounded by so many people, her gaze went straight to the back of the crowd to where Chen Nan was.

The familiar eyes made her heart tremble.

"Chen Nan, is it you?"

But just as she wanted to find him, that familiar feeling vanished again.

"Xiaoyu, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, maybe it was just an illusion."

Nie Xiaoyu shook her head.

Even with a veil covering her face, Nie Xiaoyu's presence still stirred the cultivators here.

Some disciples from major powers eagerly stepped forward to try to connect with Nie Xiaoyu.

Being the third beauty on the Beauty List, and a Hidden Dragon List celestial lady, the Sect Leader's direct disciple, the allure was intense, drawing eyes from many cultivators.

However, Nie Xiaoyu was extremely aloof with these people, uninterested in even brief conversations.

Nie Xiaoyu's appearance delighted numerous cultivators, yet the arrival of the witch Tu Susu caused an even greater stir.

Being the second beauty on the Beauty List, Tu Susu was more open than Nie Xiaoyu, revealing large sections of skin, sparking greed among many cultivators.

Yet as belonging to the Heavenly Demon Sect, despite having many desires for Tu Susu, their bodies truthfully distanced themselves from the sect's cultivators.

Just as Chen Nan hid among the crowd, gazing fixatedly at Nie Xiaoyu, a smooth bald head suddenly appeared before him, obstructing his view.

"Amitabha, benefactor, you've been hard to find!"

Chen Nan frowned deeply: "Monk, do I know you?"

Xuan Hui joined his hands, "We do not know each other, but benefactor has a bond with my Buddha. Why not return with me to Western Leiyin Temple and take up the Buddha Son's position."

Feeling Xuan Hui's intense gaze, Chen Nan was perplexed.

"Great Monk, are you sick? Where did you get the idea I'm connected to the Buddhist Sect?"

Xuan Hui smiled slightly, without anger.

"Had there been no connection, how come the benefactor possesses the Secret Treasure from my Buddhist Sect?"