Chapter 3

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The next morning.

Ling Kun woke up Ling Feng early, rushed into the room, and said with an excited look, "Feng'er, the great master from the Immortal Inquiry Sect is coming today. Hurry up and get ready. If everything goes smoothly, you will soon be able to join the Immortal Inquiry Sect."

Ling Feng knew that his grandfather had used many connections to help him contact an outer sect elder of the Immortal Inquiry Sect, securing a recommendation for him.

"I understand."

Ling Feng rubbed his sleepy eyes, carefully put away the *Tai Xuan Acupuncture Classic* by his bed, and began to get busy.

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"Old Ling!"

Not long after, a middle-aged man with a solemn face appeared at the inn. He wore a wide robe, had a square face, and thick eyebrows, looking very authoritative.

"Immortal Wang!" Ling Kun hurriedly bowed and beckoned to Ling Feng, saying with a smile, "Feng'er, come over and greet Immortal Wang!"

Ling Feng knew he had to bow to the roof, so he quickly approached and bowed to the middle-aged man surnamed Wang, "Ling Feng greets Immortal Wang."

He knew that his ability to join the Immortal Inquiry Sect depended on this person.

Wang Danfeng laughed, "Old Ling, if it weren't for the old master Ling's treatment back then, my arm would have been useless long ago. We are all family, no need to be so formal."

"Immortal Wang is so considerate and remembers the old kindness. I thank you in advance." Ling Kun bowed again to Wang Danfeng and said slowly, "After Feng'er joins the sect, I hope Immortal can give him more opportunities."

"Since he is the old master Ling's descendant, I will naturally take care of him." Wang Danfeng smiled faintly, looked at Ling Feng, and said, "You are Ling Feng, right? Indeed, you are heroic and extraordinary, just like your grandfather!"

"Immortal Wang is too kind." Ling Feng said humbly.

"Don't call me Immortal. The old master Ling did me a great favor. As his grandson, just call me Uncle Wang."

"Uncle Wang!" Ling Feng respectfully called out.

Ling Kun looked deeply at Ling Feng, took a deep breath, and held back his tears, "Immortal Wang, I entrust Feng'er to you!"

"Don't worry, I will definitely arrange for this child to enter the inner sect!" Wang Danfeng nodded and smiled.

Before this, he had also received many favors from Ling Kun. It's hard to refuse when someone has done you a favor, and with the old master Ling's kindness, he naturally felt obliged to help Ling Feng.

"Feng'er, remember what your grandfather told you!" Ling Kun turned to look at Ling Feng, speaking earnestly.

"Feng'er will never forget!" Ling Feng nodded heavily, determined to reclaim the *Tai Xuan Acupuncture Classic*, which was his grandfather's life's work!

"Feng'er, once you join the Immortal Inquiry Sect, focus on your cultivation and don't worry about your grandfather. I am old but still sharp!" Ling Kun took a deep breath and held back his tears.

For over a decade, Ling Feng had been raised by him, and he was like a real grandson to him. This parting naturally filled his heart with reluctance.

Ling Feng understood his grandfather's feelings and bowed deeply to Ling Kun, "Grandfather, Feng'er is leaving!"

Wang Danfeng shook his head and sighed, patting Ling Feng's shoulder, "Let's go, child. A short pain is better than a long one."

Ling Feng nodded, looked deeply at Ling Kun, and followed Wang Danfeng, gradually moving away.

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Soon, Wang Danfeng led Ling Feng out of the small city.

Ling Feng bowed deeply in the direction of Ling Kun, his eyes shining with tears, but he held them back.

"The path of immortality has no kin. Since you have decided to embark on the path of cultivation, don't place too much importance on earthly family ties."

Wang Danfeng gently patted Ling Feng's shoulder, "Alright, I will guide you from here on."

As he spoke, Wang Danfeng's true qi surged, and a pair of true qi wings formed on his back. With a flap, he grabbed Ling Feng and soared into the sky.

Ling Feng was slightly surprised and secretly marveled at Wang Danfeng's skills.

"Don't be surprised. The true qi wings are just a technique of the Meridian Condensation realm. Once you become stronger, you won't need the true qi wings to fly." Wang Danfeng smiled faintly.

Ling Feng nodded and secretly activated the Heavenly Dao Eye, a mysterious divine pattern appearing in his right eye, and began to observe Wang Danfeng's true qi wings.

After a while, the divine pattern dissipated, and Ling Feng nodded inwardly: So that's how it works.

With just one look, he had learned the method to use the true qi wings, but due to the lack of true qi in his body, he could not yet use them.

"By the way, when you join the Immortal Inquiry Sect, remember to be cautious in your words and actions. The sect is not like other places, especially the inner sect disciples, who are proud and arrogant. If you offend someone, I won't be able to protect you." Wang Danfeng suddenly reminded him while flying.

"Thank you, Uncle Wang. Ling Feng will remember this."

Ling Feng agreed, but in his heart, he yearned for the ability to fly and teleport.

When no one is around at night, I will activate the Human Dao Eye and practice. I believe it won't be long before I can use the true qi wings.

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The mountains were magnificent, and the immortal clouds swirled around.

Wang Danfeng flew with Ling Feng for two days before finally reaching the Nine Immortal Mountains, where the Immortal Inquiry Sect was located.

The Immortal Inquiry Sect was one of the most prominent sects in the seven northern counties of the Tianbai Empire. It was said that the sect's master had already transcended the Meridian Condensation realm and reached the higher Yuan Transformation realm!

The path of martial arts begins with body strengthening.

After the tenth level of body strengthening, it becomes the Qi Condensation realm. The Qi Condensation realm is the foundation of martial artists. Above Qi Condensation is the Meridian Condensation realm, which Wang Danfeng was in.

Above the Meridian Condensation realm is the Yuan Transformation realm, where true qi transforms into yuan qi, a realm of extraordinary transcendence.

Wang Danfeng slowly landed with Ling Feng and took a deep breath.

The two days of non-stop travel had even made a Meridian Condensation realm martial artist like Wang Danfeng feel exhausted.

"This is the Nine Immortal Mountains. Let's go, I will take you directly to the inner sect." Wang Danfeng smiled faintly.

Ling Feng looked around. The Nine Immortal Mountains lived up to their name as "immortal mountains," with picturesque scenery that seemed like a fairyland.

He felt a sense of joy: From today, he would begin his martial arts cultivation here!

"Greetings, Elder!"

"Greetings, Elder!"

One by one, the outer sect disciples saw Wang Danfeng and respectfully greeted him. Wang Danfeng had a high position in the outer sect, which is why he had the right to recommend inner sect disciples.

Ling Feng did not know that to secure this recommendation, his grandfather Ling Kun had paid a significant price, almost using all his life savings.

Wang Danfeng waved to the outer sect disciples who greeted him, took Ling Feng, and headed straight for the mountain top.

Watching Wang Danfeng and Ling Feng leave, many outer sect disciples sighed in envy.

"I really envy those who can directly join the inner sect!"

"Stop envying. Finish your chores. If you work hard, you also have a chance to join the inner sect!"

"Alright, I know…"