Chapter 477: Returning a Peach for a Plum

Just as Jiang Cheng could not believe it in his heart, Wan Lin took out a teal circular jade pendant from her body.

It could be called a jade pendant, but it's more like a disc, about ten centimeters in diameter, feeling solid when held in the hand.

The jade pendant bore unknown carvings, only a continuous glow emanating from it.

"Master!"

Chu Feng saw this and hesitated to speak.

"This jade pendant staying with me has limited effect, and times have changed; I no longer need to go out fighting people, so its usefulness is even smaller."

Chu Feng fell silent upon hearing this.

The reasoning is that reasoning, but…

"Kid."

Wan Lin looked at Jiang Cheng, "This jade pendant, called the Seven Treasure Radiant Pendant, is a Seventh-rank initial-grade treasure, which my family bought for me when I became Supreme; a hundred years have passed in a flash, and now I give it to you. I hope you use it well and keep it safe for me."

"Big Chief, this…"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng finally understood why Chu Feng had hesitated earlier; the treasure the Big Chief gave him was actually her own item.

If he accepted it, the Big Chief would lose this item, not, as he thought, that there were two or three such items in the Base and the Big Chief merely handed over one.

"Why the dithering?"

Wan Lin frowned, "If you truly feel uneasy, then become Supreme, even Dominator, and drive the Jiao Tribe off this planet!"

Hearing this, Jiang Cheng's blood boiled with excitement, and he no longer shirked; he stretched out both hands, "Yes, Big Chief, I swear to the heavens, that one day I will expel the Jiao Tribe, bring everyone back, and return to the land!"

"Very good, very spirited!"

Wan Lin nodded repeatedly, then looked at the Seven Treasure Radiant Pendant in her hand, her eyes showing deep reluctance.

As she had said before, this jade pendant had accompanied her for a hundred years; during that time, relatives and friends left one by one, and only this pendant stayed by her side.

But it is still just an object; if it could produce a Supreme for the Base, she would bring out not only one Seven Treasure Radiant Pendant, but three, ten—any number.

In the next moment, she shifted her thoughts, erased the spiritual imprint within, and handed the jade pendant to Jiang Cheng.

"Kid, from now on this belongs to you; use it well, the future of Hope City is now in your hands."

The pendant wasn't actually heavy, yet Jiang Cheng felt his hands as if lifting a mountain.

"Big Chief, rest assured, I keep my word and will never break it."

"Master, rest assured, Chu Feng will also guard Hope City and strive to bring everyone back to the land soon," Chu Feng said solemnly.

"Hmm."

Wan Lin smiled warmly at the scene, "Having that spirit is good, but don't rush; take it slowly."

In her heart she had already prepared for the effort of several generations.

Even that was an optimistic thought.

It is possible that Hope City won't endure even a few generations.

But having a dream is good, even if it's hard to achieve.

"Alright, old lady, I'm tired too, I'll go back now."

Wan Lin yawned, looking exhausted.

"Do whatever you need to do, you don't have to follow me."

After speaking, she walked straight out of the room. "Thanks, Chief!" Jiang Cheng quickly thanked Chu Feng.

"You don't need to thank me."

Chu Feng, half laughing, half crying, "Gaining the Master's approval is your own ability; I also didn't expect the Master would give this treasure to you."

"I didn't expect it either."

Jiang Cheng forced a wry smile.

"You shouldn't feel any pressure either."

Chu Feng continued, "Since the Master did this, it shows you truly have the potential, and I trust the old Master's choice. So from now on you only need to cultivate peacefully. If you have any questions, you can come to me anytime; if I'm not around, you can ask the Master herself—this is the Master's contact method."

Speaking so, he took out his phone and sent a message.

After sending, he smiled, put away the phone, and asked, "You should be free now, right?"

Jiang Cheng nodded, then realized something, his pupils dilating slightly.

"It's a flawless version!"

"Exactly, I also have some time now; shall we spar?"

"Sure," Jiang Cheng said, half laughing, half crying.

Even though sparring with Chu Feng offers no reward even if you win, refusing would clearly be unwise.

After a few bouts, each had wins and losses.

"Not bad, not bad."

Chu Feng nodded with satisfaction.

Besides the Master, few have ever put such pressure on him in battle.

Unfortunately, being only a Ten-level Force Warrior prevents him from fully unleashing, many techniques cannot be used.

"Alright, let's stop here for today. Keep it up; I look forward to you reaching Level 10 Grandmaster. Then we'll have a proper fight, and if you can break through to Supreme, that would be even better," Chu Feng said with a smile.

"I will."

Jiang Cheng nodded heavily.

A Sixth-rank initial-grade Spiritual Power jade pendant can increase his cultivation speed eightfold over his current base.

And a Seventh-rank initial-grade jade pendant can multiply that speed by another 8, i. e., 64 times! Normally it takes half a month to break through from Ten-level Spirit Thought Master to First-level Spirit Master, but with the Seven Treasure Radiant Pendant, it only takes 0.2 days! Even advancing from First-level Spirit Master to Second Level takes just 0.5 days, and so on—what terrifying cultivation speed!

Of course, this requires full proficiency, which is not easy.

Nevertheless, in every regard, a Seventh-rank initial-grade treasure utterly crushes a Sixth-rank one.

"Hahaha, having confidence is a good thing; if you don't even believe in yourself, how can others believe in you?"

Chu Feng patted Jiang Cheng's shoulder. "But the events of today must be kept secret from others; if they leak out, the consequences would be unimaginable."

"I understand." Jiang Cheng naturally grasped the seriousness of the matter; even after obtaining a True Martial, he dared not reveal his identity, only remaining anonymous, let alone possessing a seventh‑grade, low‑level treasure.

"I trust you have it figured out in your heart; I'm just reminding you, just in case." Chu Feng smiled, and as he was about to turn and leave, Jiang Cheng pulled out the Azure Jade Coiled Dragon Pendant.

"Leader, this pendant is of no use to me here; please give it to someone who needs it."

Chu Feng was startled, then let out a dry laugh, reached out and took it. "Alright, I will deliver it to the person who needs it."

(End of chapter)