Chapter 902 Exposed (2/2)

“I know that he is plotting something big and that we can’t interfere.” Mu Ni sighed softly. How could she not know that only forces beyond her understanding could make someone as powerful as Cang Yuan unable to return to Hunyuan Heaven? She did not know what level of power struggle it was, but she understood that she could not interfere until she stepped into the Saint stage.

Zhou Yuan nodded. “Grand elder Mu Ni…”

Mu Ni gently said, “Since you’re Cang Yuan’s disciple, call me Aunt Ni like Chi Jing.”

Zhou Yuan glanced at Chi Jing. Upon seeing the latter nod, he said, “Aunt Ni.”

Meanwhile, he wondered in his heart, Clan elder Mu Ni seems to have some kind of relationship with master Cang Yuan...could she be his companion?

“Aunt Ni, my identity needs to be kept secret, or it will bring unnecessary trouble,” cautioned Zhou Yuan.

Aunt Ni gave a faint nod, indicating that she understood.

“Since Aunt Ni realized my identity, do you think sect master Xuan Kun and the others have also sensed something?” Zhou Yuan could not help but ask. It was no matter if Aunt Ni knew his identity, but if sect master Xuan Kun and the others found out, it would be hard for him to relax.

Mu Ni softly chuckled and said, “It is unlikely for them to know. The reason why I suspected it is because I’ve studied the Primal Chaos Divine Grindstone Visualisation Method before and am quite familiar with it. What’s more, Chi Jing’s unexplainable concern about you made me want to confirm my suspicions.

“And the outcome...seems to have exceeded my expectations in a good way.” At this point, she could not help but chuckle.

Zhou Yuan felt his face burn. His earlier caution and mannerisms had to have seemed very foolish.

Mu Ni glanced at Zhou Yuan before retrieving a green stone pendant from her sleeve. Extremely concentrated life energy pulsed from the green stone.

“I can tell that you’ve cultivated a Genesis technique that requires life energy. This just so happens to be my specialty. This is a special life stone I crafted, and it contains boundless life energy. You may use this in place of ancient wood essence in the future.

“Hmm, take it is a small meeting gift.”

Zhou Yuan could not help but swallow as he stared at the green stone pendant. The life energy Genesis technique Aunt Ni referred to should be the Taiyi Green Wood Mark. Although it did not improve his combat power, it gave him an amazing regenerative ability.

Without this technique, Zhou Yuan would not dare to be so ferocious in battle.

However, life energy from ancient wood essence was needed to continuously replenish the technique's green wood mark, making it rather troublesome. With Mu Ni’s life stone, he wouldn’t need to worry about gathering ancient wood essence for some time.

Hence, it was impossible for him to reject!

Zhou Yuan respectfully received the life stone and wore it around his neck. He earnestly said, “Aunt Ni, having a close companion like you is truly my master’s blessing.”

Mu Ni covered her mouth, but her brows betrayed her attempt to conceal her smile. She was evidently very pleased by Zhou Yuan’s honeyed words.

By the side, Chi Jing shot a glare at Zhou Yuan. This guy is way too good at flattery.

Bzz!

A streak of light suddenly broke through the air and burrowed into Chi Jing’s head.

Chi Jing’s eyes narrowed slightly as her eyes glowed dangerously.

“What is it?” asked Mu Ni.

Chi Jing frowned and said, “The elder circle informed me that the Tri-Mountain Alliance is up to something. But we don’t know what.”

Mu Ni’s brows creased. “The Tri-Mountain Alliance has been growing increasingly bossy over the years. When Cang Yuan was around, they did not dare to even jump without his permission.”

Chi Jing said, “They can’t cause any splashes. I will resolve this as quickly as I can.”

She stood up and looked towards Zhou Yuan. “Since you’ve obtained the Yin Yang Lightning Rune, use the time you have to properly study it. You can’t slack off on your cultivation either. Since discussion with regards to the nine regions tournament is already underway, it won’t be long before the details are decided.

“Your opponent in the nine regions tournament are existences that Lu Xiao can’t even compare to. You cannot underestimate them.”

Zhou Yuan nodded as his expression turned solemn. It seemed he needed to go into secluded cultivation soon.