Cultivation Starting from Full Talent-Chapter 523 - 521: Reunion with Ji Ning

Beast Taming Sect, hidden amongst the mountains under the blanket of night.

A figure fluttered up the mountain, a stunning woman in a beige Immortal Dress. Her delicate face was exquisitely beautiful, her skin extremely white, her figure graceful, holding a slender sword, emanating the aura of a Golden Core Late Stage Cultivation.

This woman was none other than the Sect Master of the Beast Taming Sect, Lu Wenyao.

"Sect Master!"

Cao Yan appeared and recounted the matter of the Fire Element True Monarch seeking the Five-Colored Deer Chanting Technique up the mountain.

"Fire Element True Monarch... Five-Colored Deer Chanting Technique..."

Lu Wenyao sat upright and serious, pursed her red lips and said, "It has been many years since a strange Nascent Soul has set foot in Dongming City. Does this Fire Element True Monarch have some tricks up his sleeve? Or what is he really here for? If he’s here for the Five-Colored Deer Chanting Technique, my Beast Taming Sect might face some trouble."

"Sect Master need not worry."

Cao Yan frowned, saying, "I find this man to be quite pleasant, without much of the Nascent Soul Great Cultivator’s airs, and very amiable. He cheerfully descended the mountain after being refused by Cao."

"Cheerfully descended the mountain?"

Lu Wenyao’s delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly: "These kind of people who don’t show their joy or anger are the most fearsome. Did you follow him to find out his background, whether he’s a Loose Cultivator or an Ancestor from another power in disguise?"

"I am incompetent and lost him. This Nascent Soul Senior’s Concealing Breath Technique is extremely profound, something Cao has never seen in my life!"

"So it is..."

"However, he did say that he would stay in Dongming City for a while. The Sect Master can send someone to check it out. Dongming City is only so big, finding a Nascent Soul Cultivator should not be difficult."

"That is the only option left."

Lu Wenyao rose to her feet and looked towards the city, inexplicably feeling the sense of an impending storm.

...

In the deep of night, Dongming City, Liuyun Mountain. freewebnσvel.cѳm

The Immortal City was vast, with three Fifth-order Spiritual Veins within, two of which were occupied by the Beast Taming Sect and Qiyun Tower, while the third was located in Liuyun Mountain within the city. Thus, the City Lord of yore established thousands of Cave Mansions in Liuyun Mountain, renting them out as an important source of Spirit Stones for the Immortal City.

Now, Liuyun Mountain had long been bought by Qingfu Square, and Qiyun Tower with its significant wealth and power had also acquired Qingfu Square in Dongming City many years ago, becoming a property of Qiyun Tower.

Various shady business battles were something that cultivators like Ning Daoran found hard to understand.

He didn’t care to understand, either; he merely came to rent a Fifth-order Cave Mansion.

The reason for insisting on a Fifth-order Spiritual Energy Cave Mansion was solely for the cultivation of Little Bai, Little Blackie, and Ning Xiaogui. As for Ning Daoran and Big Stupid Deer, their Cultivation was too high, lessening the need for a dense spiritual energy environment.

"Senior Huoyuan!"

At the management office of Liuyun Mountain, a Golden Core Middle Stage Practitioner greeted respectfully: "Lower Fifth-order Grade Cave Mansions are scarce on the entire Liuyun Mountain, most of which have been rented out many years ago. Now only one remains. If Senior insists on renting this cave mansion, I, as a subordinate, cannot make the decision, and we must wait for the Workshop master to come."

"Alright."

Ning Daoran crossed his arms: "Then I shall wait here for the Workshop master."

"Good, junior will promptly send someone to invite the Workshop master."

So, after waiting approximately the time it takes to brew half a cup of tea, several tunneling lights broke through the air above, and the Workshop master arrived with two Managers, from afar, the Workshop master appeared to be a woman in a beige Immortal Dress, exuding elegance and exuding a Golden Core Early Stage aura.

As for the two Managers, both were of Late-stage Foundation Establishment.

"Workshop Master!"

The Golden Core Middle Stage Practitioner quickly approached, speaking respectfully: "This Senior Huoyuan wishes to rent the only remaining Lower Fifth-order Grade Cave Mansion. I did not dare to decide on my own, so I invited the Workshop master."

"Understood."

The Workshop master approached, performed a bow, and then smiled, saying: "I am the Workshop master of this Qingfu Square, surname Ji. If Senior Huoyuan truly desires this Lower Fifth-order Grade Cave Mansion, I can offer you a favorable price of ten thousand Spirit Stones a year. What do you think, Senior?"

It was expensive, extraordinarily so!

At least thirty percent more than the regular price, this Workshop master was clearly exploiting the scarcity of the last Fifth-order Cave Mansion.

However, Ning Daoran’s attention was entirely on the Workshop master, finding her Divine Soul strangely familiar. Thus, not bothering to haggle, he took off a Storage Bag and said, "This bag just happens to have one hundred thousand Spirit Stones, I shall rent for ten years in advance."

"Very well, I shall process the procedures for Senior right away!"

Before long, a Cave Mansion Restriction Jade Talisman fell into Ning Daoran’s hands, completing the transaction.

"Workshop Master."

Ning Daoran’s gaze was unfocused as he said, "I am new to Liuyun Mountain and not yet familiar with it. May I request that the Workshop Master personally guides the way?"

"Very well."

The Workshop master seemed to also want to get to know this Nascent Soul Great Cultivator.

There weren’t many at the Nascent Soul Stage in Dongming City. Excluding Spiritual Beasts, there were, at most, two— one being the Nascent Soul Middle Stage Ancestor of Qiyun Tower, and the other the Martial God Lu Yunzhou who presided over the Martial God Pavilion.

Ning Daoran was the third, naturally making his identity exceedingly prominent.

"Senior, please follow me."

The Workshop master floated up, leading Ning Daoran to the mountain summit of Liuyun Mountain, revealing the densely packed Cave Mansions spread across the mountain, stacked in tiers, resembling diseased growths on the beautiful green mountain, spine-chilling to some.

It wasn’t long before they arrived at a cave mansion at the mountain summit.

"Senior, the cave mansion you have rented is right here. If there’s nothing else, I shall take my leave," said the Workshop master, bowing slightly.

"Workshop Master, please wait."

Ning Daoran lifted the Cave Mansion Restriction and said, "Why not come inside for a cup of tea?"

"Alright, I respectfully accept the invitation!"

The Workshop master entered, while the two Foundation Establishment stage followers waited outside.

...

The Cave Mansion was empty, with no furnishings yet in place.

Ning Daoran, dressed in a deep red robe, walked ahead with one hand behind his back, exuding the air of an Immortal.

The Workshop master followed behind, feeling slightly nervous.

"Ji Ning."

Suddenly, Ning Daoran turned around and called out.

"Ah!?"

The Workshop master’s heart began to thump wildly.

She had been in Sangyu Country for many years and had long since stopped using that name. It was unexpected that someone would call out this name, let alone by a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator!

"Senior, you..."

Ji Ning was stunned.

"It has been a long time since we parted in Fanshu City."

With a light flick of his sleeve, Ning Daoran’s face transformed as his mana circulated, quickly revealing his true appearance.

"Ah!?"

Ji Ning trembled, tears already streaming down her face: "Ning... Senior Ning..."

"Indeed, it is I."

Ning Daoran nodded with a smile.

The woman before him was none other than Ji Ning, the disciple entrusted to his care by Chen Ping’er in Fanshu City. But little did he expect that Ji Ning would now appear in Sangyu Country and had become the Workshop master of the Qingfu Square in Hun State.

"How have you been all these years?"

Ning Daoran was about to ask more, but Ji Ning floated over and threw herself into his embrace, her shoulders trembling as she cried profusely, quickly dampening the front of Ning Daoran’s clothes with her tears.

It was imaginable that for Ji Ning to have made it to the Early Stage of the Golden Core over these years, she must have suffered a great deal.

"Ji Ning."

Ning Daoran said, "Speak up, and don’t cry anymore."

"Yes, Senior..."

Ji Ning left his embrace, her pretty face blushing and she appeared extremely shy: "I apologize... It’s just that I was too excited to see Senior, I hope you won’t take offense to my rudeness."

"It’s nothing, don’t dwell on it."

Ning Daoran smiled faintly: "Tell me, how did you end up in Sangyu Country? And you’ve become the Workshop master of Qingfu Square, what have you been through all these years?"

"Yes!"

Ji Ning began to recount her story, while Ning Daoran took out two chairs from the Spirit Garden Cave Heaven and sat down to listen to her.

It turned out that after Fanshu City, there was a turmoil, the business of the Floating Duckweed Workshop was getting worse by the day. Afterward, they suffered a beast tide, causing heavy losses to Fanshu City, Ji Ning then led the people of the Floating Duckweed Workshop to Ningzhou to regroup and recover.

Unexpectedly, the waters of Yunzhou City ran even deeper. The Floating Duckweed Workshop encroached on the business of Qingfu Square in Ningzhou, leading to a huge conflict. After several upheavals, the Floating Duckweed Workshop’s influence gradually waned.

It was the end of a border war, and to avoid enemies seeking vengeance, Ji Ning led the few remaining Cultivators of the Floating Duckweed Workshop across the Eastern Sea to Sangyu Country to develop further.

After numerous failed business ventures, things finally started to look up. She was then taken in by the old master of Qingfu Square in Hun State and became his closed-door disciple. Later, she inherited his mantle and became the Workshop master of Qingfu Square.

Over the years, not only had Ji Ning significantly improved her Cultivation, but her business acumen had also become polished and flawless. She had truly inherited the teachings of both her master Chen Ping’er and the old master, managing Qingfu Square so well that it thrived and became famous near and far.

"It seems that..."

Ning Daoran spoke gravely: "Although the process must have been difficult, at least the end result is good."

"Yes!"

Ji Ning nodded vigorously, her beautiful eyes gazing at Ning Daoran with a moving sparkle, saying: "Now that I can see Senior Ning again, I feel that all my efforts and sacrifices have been worthwhile..."

"???"

Ning Daoran was baffled by her words, wondering what was going on in this girl’s head.

Of course, he didn’t know that when Chen Ping’er passed away and entrusted Ji Ning to his care, Ning Daoran had already left a lasting impression in her heart. Since then, Ji Ning had room only for one man in her heart, and despite the many hardships she faced, she never accepted another man.

If she couldn’t be with the man in her heart, she would rather remain alone for life, never settling for less.

Such a tragic fate, yet Ning Daoran knew nothing of it, which was for the best. Otherwise, his inner peace might become agitated, which could lead to instability in his Daoist Heart.

"So..."

Ning Daoran frowned slightly, realizing some bad news: "If I had recognized you earlier, could the price for renting this Cave Mansion have been cheaper?"

"Indeed."

Ji Ning smiled lightly: "This Qingfu Square is now the property of Qiyun Tower, but as its Workshop master, I do have considerable authority. The lowest price I can offer for renting this Cave Mansion is seven thousand per year!"

"..."

Ning Daoran slapped his thigh in frustration. Three thousand Spirit Stones more a year meant thirty thousand Spirit Stones over ten years, all pure Spirit Stones!

Seeing his pained expression, Ji Ning chuckled: "But it’s fine, I can personally compensate you with the Spirit Stones in private, no worries~~~"

"But if it comes out of your own pocket, it would mean something different."

Ning Daoran shook his head: "Forget it, a mere thirty thousand Spirit Stones are nothing to a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator like myself. Ji Ning, come by whenever you have time to join me for tea. I’ll also have the chance to guide your Cultivation."

"Yes!"

Ji Ning’s bright eyes gleamed with joy.