Chapter 942: Forming a Good Karma (Part 3)

However, in his heart, he was also contemplating how to respond.

Honestly speaking, Chu Ning’s overall impression of the Guiyuan Sect is quite good.

Shi Xuerong, Jiang Cheng, and the cultivators he interacted with are all worth befriending.

Even Lu Yuezhang, despite wanting the Black Profound Gold, did not forcibly demand it by virtue of being a Middle Stage of Nascent Soul Cultivator.

Instead, he consulted as an equal, which indeed made Chu Ning feel quite favorable towards him.

Although he displayed several techniques, the Guiyuan Sect is, after all, the top sect of the Cloud Peak Alliance.

The sect even has Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivators, whose presence, if pressured upon the Jiuhua Sect, would indeed be troublesome for Chu Ning.

After thinking it over, Chu Ning hesitated for a while before he responded:

“To be honest, Elder Lu, this junior indeed has another piece of Black Profound Gold. I originally intended it for Zijin to refine her Lifebound Magical Treasure.”

While speaking, Chu Ning reached into his Storage Bag and took out a segment of Black Profound Gold.

This item was, of course, taken by Chu Ning from that Black Chain.

Back when Chu Ning was in the Northern Cold Land, he felt quite troubled trying to take a piece of Black Profound Gold.

After refining the Earth Vein Essence Fire, Chu Ning not only took two segments to refine the Golden Spirit Sword and Water Spirit Sword but also kept some segments in reserve.

However, Chu Ning would not reveal all of them at this moment.

Seeing another piece of Black Profound Gold in Chu Ning’s hand, Lu Yuezhang’s eyes sparkled.

He immediately said:

“Fellow Daoist Chu, you have quite a bit of Black Profound Gold. If it’s merely for Fellow Daoist Cen to refine a Magical Treasure Flying Sword, it seems you may not need to use it all. Would you be willing to part with some of it?”

Afraid that Chu Ning would immediately refuse, Lu Yuezhang quickly added:

“Originally, I wouldn’t dare to ask, knowing you’re refining a magical treasure for your Dao companion. But since an Outer Celestial Demon has appeared once, it’s possible one may appear again. If the Black Profound Gold is incorporated into the refined magical treasure, it gives us more assurance. Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Chu, I won’t take the Black Profound Gold for free. Besides the previously mentioned compensation for Fellow Daoist Cen, I am willing to offer additional treasures in exchange.”

At this point in Lu Yuezhang’s speech, his sincerity was evident.

Chu Ning originally had more than just this piece of Black Profound Gold, so he stopped being enigmatic and directly said:

“Elder Lu, as you’re doing this for resisting the Outer Celestial Demon, I really can’t refuse.”

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuezhang’s face immediately showed an expression of delight.

And the words Chu Ning spoke next made this Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Guiyuan Sect even more pleased.

“Elder Lu, to be honest, I have another piece of Black Profound Gold, though it’s much smaller than this one. However, for refining Zijin’s magical treasure, it should be barely adequate, so you may take this entire piece of Black Profound Gold without needing to divide it.”

“That’s wonderful!” Upon hearing this, Lu Yuezhang was immediately overjoyed.

“With this, Senior Brother Qin and I can split it evenly.”

Saying so, Lu Yuezhang first placed the Storage Bag aside and then casually took out two items from his own Storage Bag.

“Fellow Daoist Chu, I currently don’t have any of the top-tier materials like the top ten ancient artifact refining materials. But here are two items, although not as rare as Black Profound Gold, they are still treasures hard to come by.”

Speaking, Lu Yuezhang picked up a white bamboo-like item in his left hand.

“This item is called Celestial Water Bamboo, which is an excellent material for refining water attribute magical treasures. You might find it useful for re-refining Fellow Daoist Cen’s Lifebound Magical Treasure.”

“Celestial Water Bamboo?” Before Chu Ning could speak, Cen Zijin’s eyes already brightened.

Clearly, she not only recognized this item but was quite interested in it.

As Chu Ning’s thoughts turned, he immediately understood why Cen Zijin would say such things.

It’s because the refining method in the latter part of the Profound Water Divine Technique includes Celestial Water Bamboo as one of its main components.

Seeing Cen Zijin’s and Chu Ning’s expressions, Lu Yuezhang knew they were interested in this item.

He then picked up a reddish-silver intertwined stone-like item in his right hand and said:

“This item is called Thunder Phosphorus Stone, containing a powerful Thunderfire Power. If used to refine magical treasures, it can manifest its Thunderfire Power to great effect. These two Artifact Refining Treasures in exchange for your Black Profound Gold, Fellow Daoist, are you satisfied? Alternatively, if you have other needs, feel free to express them, and Mr. Lu will do his best to meet them.”

“Elder Lu, no need for further trouble, these two items are more than satisfactory to me.” Chu Ning immediately responded.

His words weren’t just for politeness.

The Black Profound Gold is precious, but only relatively speaking to others; he still has some on hand.

However, the two items offered by Lu Yuezhang were entirely unfamiliar to Chu Ning and were indeed useful.

The Celestial Water Bamboo could be used to re-refine Zijin’s Lifebound Magical Treasure, and although the Thunder Phosphorus Stone isn’t immediately useful to Chu Ning,

he had inherited quite a few legacies from the Thunder Fire Sect, so such a Thunderfire Power treasure would inevitably come in handy.

Speaking, Chu Ning handed the Black Profound Gold to Lu Yuezhang, then took the two items, Celestial Water Bamboo and Thunder Phosphorus Stone, from his hands.

Then, amidst his slightly stunned gaze, he returned the Storage Bag that Lu Yuezhang had handed over earlier.

He slowly said:

“Elder Lu, although the Outer Celestial Demon possessed Zhuang Zhong from the Profound Fire Sect, the reasons haven’t been clarified, so it’s hard to say whether Fellow Daoist Zhuang was innocent or culpable. This Storage Bag, Zijin and I cannot accept. I hope Elder Lu understands.”

Despite having various treasures on him, the items within a Middle Stage of Golden Core Cultivator’s Storage Bag might not interest Chu Ning.

Even if there were good items, considering Zhuang Zhong was equivalent to the sect’s leader,

Chu Ning did not want to obtain these items and invite unnecessary trouble.

Upon hearing Chu Ning’s words, Lu Yuezhang nodded slightly.

“In that case, it was indeed careless consideration on my part. I’ll keep this Storage Bag, and if it’s determined that Zhuang Zhong was innocent, I’ll return it to the Profound Fire Sect.”

Then, after a few casual chats, Lu Yuezhang bid farewell and left.

Once he stepped out of the Jiuhua Sect’s residence, this Middle Stage Nascent Soul Cultivator from the Guiyuan Sect sighed again and again.

“With strong competence and knowing when to advance or retreat, Fellow Daoist Chu is indeed remarkable! With such an individual in the Jiuhua Sect, plus Yu Changge, their resurgence is on the horizon!”