Chapter 135

The disciples were dumbfounded and instinctively looked toward Ning Changge. He remained calm, knowing the effects of the pill he had refined. Seeing their astonishment, he smiled and said, “The Golden Wind Jade Dew Pill primarily heals, but it also has some effect on enhancing cultivation.”

He sent out a stream of spiritual energy to protect Wang Chongyang from any backlash.

As soon as his words fell, a booming sound erupted. Wang Chongyang’s aura surged, shaking the air. He opened his eyes, filled with joy and admiration.

The disciples looked on in awe. Wang Chongyang had broken through—he had reached the Seventh Level of the Heaven-Man Realm! In the Jianghu, this made him one of the strongest, just below the Land Immortals.

“Congratulations, Master, on your full recovery and breakthrough!” The Quanzhen Seven offered their heartfelt congratulations. Moments ago, they had been despairing over their master’s impending death, but now, with his injuries healed and his cultivation advanced, their emotions were a whirlwind.

Wang Chongyang waved them off and then bowed deeply to Ning Changge. “Changge, this gift is too great. I feel unworthy. From now on, if you ever need anything, the Quanzhen Sect will give its all to assist you!”

Only Wang Chongyang truly understood how miraculous the Golden Wind Jade Dew Pill was. He had already resigned himself to dying after dealing with his old rival, Ouyang Feng, but now, thanks to Ning Changge, he had a new lease on life—and his cultivation had even advanced.

For a Heaven-Man Realm expert to advance further, the pill must be an incredibly rare treasure.

The Quanzhen Seven, now fully aware of the pill’s effects, also bowed to Ning Changge. “Thank you, Little Immortal, for your help. If you ever need anything, the Quanzhen Sect will give its all to assist you!”

They were filled with both gratitude and awe. The world knew that advancing in the Heaven-Man Realm required personal enlightenment and refining one’s energy. External aids were rare and precious. Yet, the pill’s secondary effect had already pushed their master forward by one level—its healing properties must be even more extraordinary.

Even Zhou Botong, who usually didn’t care about such things, understood the significance of the Golden Wind Jade Dew Pill. It was undoubtedly a peerless elixir.

For a moment, the entire Quanzhen Sect was filled with gratitude toward Ning Changge.

Ning Changge helped Wang Chongyang up and smiled. “Master Chongyang, there’s no need for such formality. Perhaps our meeting at Mount Hua ten years ago was destined to lead to this moment.”

Hearing Ning Changge’s calm and philosophical words, Wang Chongyang was momentarily stunned, then smiled bitterly. “No wonder you’ve achieved so much at such a young age. Your heart is far more enlightened than mine. I still have much to learn.”

His expression became more serene. He wasn’t complacent, but he remembered this favor deeply.

Ning Changge also felt a sense of relief. Resolving this karmic debt didn’t mean he and Wang Chongyang would become strangers, but it freed him from an invisible burden. His mind felt clearer, and his smile deepened.

They all sat down and began chatting casually. Though they were martial artists, they were also Daoists, and as they discussed the Dao, their admiration for Ning Changge grew. At only ten years old, he had already traveled so far down the path of cultivation. If someone claimed he was the reincarnation of a Daoist sage, they would believe it.

Eventually, Wang Chongyang brought up the Daoist scriptures he had prepared for Ning Changge. With a smile, he led Ning Changge to the Library Pavilion, pointing to the stacks of freshly copied Quanzhen Daoist texts.

“Changge, as per my agreement with your master, I am considered your half-master. However, I know I’m not qualified for such a title. Still, a promise is a promise. I know you love Daoist scriptures and enjoy seeking your own understanding, as Zhang Sanfeng mentioned in his letters.”

“Therefore, I offer you the entire Quanzhen Daoist collection. You may study it freely while you’re here, and when you leave, I’ll have the scriptures delivered to Wudang.”

Wang Chongyang was very open-minded. If Ning Changge were only a Grandmaster or even a Great Grandmaster, he might have been more comfortable with the half-master title, hoping to benefit from it in the future. But now, Ning Changge was a legend, and even the infamous Evil Emperor couldn’t defeat him. Wang Chongyang, a mere Heaven-Man Realm cultivator, couldn’t possibly claim the title of half-master.

The Quanzhen Seven finally understood their master’s intentions. When they had been copying the scriptures, they hadn’t fully grasped why. But now, after seeing the miraculous effects of the Golden Wind Jade Dew Pill, they had no complaints.

Ning Changge looked at the vast collection of Daoist texts, feeling a sense of awe. While some of it overlapped with Wudang’s collection, much of it was new to him. As a major Daoist sect, Quanzhen had a deep foundation.

This was the most valuable addition to his collection yet, and it would greatly aid his future cultivation.

He hadn’t expected such a reward from this visit to Quanzhen. It was an unexpected gain, perfectly aligning with the principles of karma. His thoughts became even clearer.

With that, Ning Changge bowed to Wang Chongyang. “Thank you, Master Chongyang, for this generous gift.”

He didn’t mention what he would do in the future, but he kept it in mind. The pills he had given earlier were to settle the debt from ten years ago, but this gift of Daoist scriptures was something he would remember.

Seeing Ning Changge accept the Daoist texts, the Quanzhen disciples smiled. Even Sun Bu’er, who had initially objected to giving away their core texts, had no complaints now. To them, the Golden Wind Jade Dew Pill and Jiazi Pill were already more than enough.

More importantly, they could see that Ning Changge was not a cold or indifferent person. That was all they needed to know.