Chapter 720: 720. Chapter 718: Invitation from the Cold Jade Sect

720. Chapter 718: Invitation from the Cold Jade Sect

Mother tightly grasped Lu Yuan's hand, "Child, you don't need to worry too much about us."

"'As long as you are happy and joyful, we are already content.'"

Lu Yuan nodded emotionally, "Thank you, Dad and Mom, I will work harder in my cultivation and protect our family and this land."

After a farewell, Lu Yuan shouldered his pack and set off toward the place where the Cold Jade Sect is located.

The scenery along the way was picturesque; from time to time Lu Yuan encountered cultivators on the road, they exchanged insights and encouraged each other.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan flew together, and along the way they carefully learned about the situation of the Cold Jade Sect.

They learned that the Cold Jade Sect is a large cultivation sect located on the Northern Domain Ice Plains, relying mainly on rare ice-attribute spiritual medicines and spiritual objects for its livelihood, and trading them with the outside world.

Within the sect, Su Liyan's uncle holds power, his cultivation having reached the Golden Core stage, and he enjoys supreme prestige within the Cold Jade Sect.

When the two arrived at the mountain gate of the Cold Jade Sect, they immediately drew the wary and curious gazes of the sect's guardian disciples.

They noticed that this pair of cultivators who had come to seek refuge with the family seemed not ordinary.

Lu Yuan couldn't help but exclaim, "The Cold Jade Sect indeed has superior cultivation conditions; the ice-attribute spiritual medicines and objects here will surely let me achieve a great breakthrough in my cultivation."

The entire mountain gate was filled with a white, ethereal spiritual energy aura, giving a sense of mystery and tranquility.

"'On this Northern Domain Ice Plains, our Cold Jade Sect has become a powerful force in the world of cultivation thanks to the abundance of ice-attribute resources.'"

The guardian disciples stared at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan solemnly and asked, "Who are you? What business do you have coming to the Cold Jade Sect?"

Lu Yuan nodded with a firm expression, "I understand the teachings of my seniors; I will be diligent in my cultivation, and while perfecting myself, I will protect my family and this land."

"'However, obtaining these resources is not easy.'"

"'Since you are a friend brought by Yan'er, our Cold Jade Sect will treat you with utmost sincerity. Please follow me.'"

"'We have heard that the head of your family is Su Liyan's uncle, and we have come specially to pay our respects.'"

Su Bingfeng gave a light smile, "No wonder you are a friend brought by Su Liyan; you are thoughtful and responsible."

Lu Yuan bowed in salute, "Senior Su Bingfeng, you overpraise me; I am merely a mortal cultivator."

Su Bingfeng smiled and waved his hand, "No need to be modest."

Lu Yuan smiled and stepped forward, "I am Lu Yuan, a friend and traveling companion of Su Liyan."

Amidst the falling snow, cultivators shuttle back and forth across the snowy ground.

Su Bingfeng nodded and said approvingly, "You are very smart."

The guardian disciple's expression changed slightly, and he immediately turned and went to report.

Su Bingfeng smiled at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, "So you are Yan'er's friend; you have good judgment."

"'Anyone who catches Yan'er's eye is destined to be extraordinary.'"

The two followed Su Bingfeng into the mountain gate of the Cold Jade Sect, and the view before them instantly opened up.

Not long after, a middle-aged cultivator of refined bearing stepped forward—none other than the head of the Cold Jade Sect's family, Su Bingfeng.

"'You need to put in more effort.'"

Su Bingfeng led Lu Yuan and Su Liyan through the inner city of the Cold Jade Sect, introducing along the way the sect's history and the abundance of its cultivation resources.

"'From now on, within the Cold Jade Sect you will encounter various challenges and opportunities; please remember your original intention.'"

Afterward, Lu Yuan and Su Liyan were led into a spacious and solemn hall.

The hall was filled with long tables and chairs, with cultivators sitting solemnly in their seats.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan respectively took seats on the left and right sides near the front.

Their arrival immediately drew the attention of the other cultivators, and murmurs rose and fell.

After Lu Yuan and Su Liyan entered the inner city of the Cold Jade Sect, they were personally led by the Sect Master Su Bingfeng to a luxurious banquet hall.

The banquet hall doors were open, inside lay rows of exquisite tables and chairs, with cultivators sitting solemnly in their seats.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan respectively took seats on the left and right sides near the front.

Their arrival immediately drew the attention of the other cultivators, and murmurs rose and fell.

The atmosphere in the banquet hall was solemn; the Sect Master of the Cold Jade Sect, Su Bingfeng, raised his hand to signal for quiet.

"'Fellow cultivators, please quiet down for a moment.'"

Su Bingfeng smiled and said, "Today we have two special guests joining our Cold Jade Sect; they are Lu Yuan and Su Liyan."

The cultivators all cast curious and noisy glances.

Su Bingfeng continued, "Lu Yuan is Su Liyan's friend and traveling companion; we welcome their inclusion."

Upon hearing this, some cultivators began to whisper among themselves, presumably wondering about the reason for Lu Yuan and Su Liyan joining the Cold Jade Sect.

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan kept smiling, paying no heed to the surrounding chatter.

Su Bingfeng glanced at Lu Yuan and Su Liyan, then continued speaking.

"'Lu Yuan and Su Liyan experienced a perilous battle in the spirit mine and successfully rescued the Cold Jade Sect's guardian disciples.'"

Upon hearing this, a soft gasp sounded in the banquet hall, and the cultivators once again focused their attention.

"'It is precisely because of their effort and courage that we have remained safe and unharmed.'"

Su Bingfeng said solemnly, "Today I have specially gathered you all to express our gratitude toward them."

The cultivators all burst into applause, showing their praise and welcome for Lu Yuan and Su Liyan.

Faced with the praise of the Sect Master and the other cultivators, Lu Yuan also felt greatly relieved in his heart.

He gave a slight bow and thanked everyone.

Su Bingfeng nodded and said, "Thank you very much for the contributions Lu Yuan and Su Liyan have brought."

"'You two are indeed not ordinary.'"

"'From now on, we still have some matters to discuss; please Lu Yuan and Su Liyan stay a few more days in the Cold Jade Sect to provide us with assistance.'"

Lu Yuan and Su Liyan exchanged a glance, both revealing the same determination.

"Of course."

Lu Yuan said firmly, "We are willing to stay and help the Cold Jade Sect to the best of our ability."

Su Bingfeng nodded satisfactorily.

Lu Yuan temporarily stayed in the simple yet warm lodging arranged by the Cold Jade Sect, and several days passed.

Su Liyan was busy with clan affairs and had not been able to meet Lu Yuan.

One day, while Lu Yuan was cultivating in the lodging, he heard someone knocking at the door.

He opened the door and saw an elder named Feng Tianfeng standing outside.

Feng Tianfeng smiled and nodded at Lu Yuan, "It's you, Lu Yuan."

"I've heard you have performed extraordinarily in the Cold Jade Sect; I came to see you because I have something I want to discuss."

Lu Yuan gestured for Feng Tianfeng to enter the lodging, "Please come in, what is the matter?"

After Feng Tianfeng sat down, he looked seriously at Lu Yuan and said, "I want to invite you to become a formal disciple of our Cold Jade Sect."

Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan was slightly taken aback, "Elder, you overpraise me; I merely helped the Cold Jade Sect and have no intention of joining."

Feng Tianfeng sighed, "Lu Yuan, it's a pity that you hide your talents like this." (End of chapter)