Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

Upon arriving at the Inner Gate Market, Chen Xu immediately sensed an atmosphere completely different from that of Hansongfang Market.

Not only are the streets much wider, but the shops on both sides are also noticeably sparser, with few people strolling around.

Chen Xu walked around the main street and found that the shops were selling many rare items, but the prices had also risen accordingly.

He originally wanted to see if he could find some rare items that would be helpful in cultivating the "Mysterious Bone True Demon Art".

But after looking around, I didn't find anything that appealed to me.

To cultivate the "Mysterious Bone True Demon Art", one must not only master the "Stone Skin Technique".

In the first to third stages of skin refining, it is also necessary to supplement with earth-attribute natural treasures.

"Never mind, let's go to Zuixianlou and wait for them." Chen Xu shook his head and walked towards the most magnificent restaurant in the center of the market.

The Drunken Immortal Pavilion inside the gate looks much more luxurious than the one in Hansong Market, with flying eaves, brackets, carved beams and painted rafters.

Chen Xu then entered the private room that Wang Tiezhu had reserved.

After taking his seat, Chen Xu glanced at the menu and was somewhat surprised.

The ingredients used in the Inner Sect's Drunken Immortal Pavilion are clearly a level higher than those used in the Outer Sect.

Such as steamed black carp, Linggu braised red-feathered chicken, and even a 20-year-old Monkey Drunken Wine.

However, the price is quite affordable, with a main dish costing only two or three low-grade spirit stones.

A lavish feast would only cost a dozen or so spirit stones at most.

Then Chen Xu ordered a pot of tea, poured it for himself, and waited quietly for the two of them.

Before half a cup of tea had been brewed, the door to the private room was pushed open, and a burly figure walked in.

"Haha, Junior Brother Chen, how have you been?" Wang Tiezhu said with a smile.

Chen Xu looked up and a look of surprise flashed in his eyes.

At this moment, Wang Tiezhu's figure had become even more robust, his eyes were sharp, and he possessed the cultivation level of the eighth level of Qi Refining.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Wang, on breaking through to the eighth level of Qi Refining." Chen Xu stood up, cupped his hands, and said with some emotion.

"It's all thanks to Master's guidance, luck, luck..." Wang Tiezhu laughed heartily as he sat down to the side.

A moment later, Lin Miaoyin arrived, still with that gentle demeanor.

When she saw Wang Tiezhu, a hint of undisguised surprise flashed in her beautiful eyes. She clearly hadn't expected Wang Tiezhu to break through first.

"Senior Brother Chen, Senior Brother Wang, Miaoyin is late." Lin Miaoyin spoke softly, bowing to the two of them.

At this moment, her cultivation level, like Chen Xu's, had stopped at the seventh level of Qi Refining.

After several rounds of drinks and five courses of food,

Wang Tiezhu took the initiative to start the conversation, his face slightly flushed:

"Since we're gathered here today, there's something else I want to tell you."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the two of them, a rare hint of shyness appearing on his face:

"After joining the inner sect, I became a disciple of Elder Han Feiyu, the only second-tier weapon refiner in the sect."

"My master has a granddaughter named Han Xiaomei, who is also learning martial arts on the peak..."

"During this time... I've gotten along quite well with Xiaomei. My master and the Han family have also given their approval."

"We plan to get married soon."

"What? Getting married?!" This time, even Chen Xu couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

He was still planning to go somewhere famous to find some earth-attribute natural treasures to cultivate the "Mysterious Bone True Demon Art".

Is Wang Tiezhu really getting married? Isn't that a bit too hasty?

Chen Xu wasn't envious, but he couldn't help feeling a little sentimental.

Having lived in the cultivation world for so many years, I have thought about the matter of having a partner.

However, given his current shallow cultivation level, he is barely able to protect himself and is unwilling to let anyone become his weakness, thus causing unnecessary trouble.

Lin Miaoyin, who was standing to the side, opened her mouth slightly, her eyes filled with surprise and disbelief.

Wang Tiezhu actually managed to hook up with the Han family's daughter; no wonder he was able to break through to the eighth level of Qi Refining first!

A moment later, Chen Xu and Lin Miaoyin came to their senses and raised their glasses to congratulate Wang Tiezhu.

Lin Miaoyin smiled and said, "Although I don't know Senior Sister Han Xiaomei very well, I've heard that she's a gentle and beautiful woman. She and Senior Brother Wang are a match made in heaven."

"Elder Han is a pillar of the sect. With such a good teacher and a good spouse, Senior Brother's path to immortality will surely be smooth!"

Feeling a little embarrassed by their congratulations, Wang Tiezhu picked up his wine cup and drank it all in one gulp: "Thank you, junior brothers and sisters! I'll finish this cup first!"

He then put down his wine glass and continued, "But this marriage is a big deal. According to the Han family's rules and Xiaomei's wishes, it must be held at the Han family's residence."

"I plan to apply to the sect soon for permission to travel and return to the Han family with Xiaomei to get married."

"I'll just pick up a mission along the way at the mission hall and use it as training."

He looked intently at Chen Xu and Lin Miaoyin, extending an invitation: "Junior Brother Chen, Junior Sister Lin, why don't you apply to travel together and come to the Han family for a celebratory drink?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Miaoyin replied almost without hesitation, "How could Miaoyin dare to refuse Senior Brother Wang's invitation? I will definitely be there on time and share in your joy."

Chen Xu then fell into deep thought.

The Han family is located in Nanjiang, not too far away. It's a good opportunity to go out for some fresh air and see if we can find some earth-attribute natural treasures and complete the sect's mission.

After all, I've been in Hansong Sect for so long, it's time for me to go out and travel.

Thinking of this, Chen Xu raised his glass and replied, "On Senior Brother Wang's joyous occasion, I, Chen, will naturally not be absent."

Upon hearing this, Wang Tiezhu smiled and patted Chen Xu on the shoulder: "Great! With you and Junior Sister Lin going together, we can travel together and look out for each other!"

……

The next day.

After finishing his cultivation, Chen Xu got up and climbed Mo Fu Peak.

The familiar scent of ink still lingers inside Qingzhuxuan.

"Disciple Chen Xu greets Master." Chen Xu found Qing Yi and bowed respectfully.

"I recently wish to travel for a period of time and have come to inform my Master."

Elder Qingyi glanced at him with his cloudy eyes, seemingly wanting to reprimand him, but ultimately swallowed his words.

A moment later, he reached out and rummaged through the messy talisman table, pulled out a somewhat worn, silver-white talisman, and tossed it to Chen Xu.

"Take it! So you won't get ripped off outside and embarrass me!" Qing Yi's tone was somewhat harsh.

"This is the Five Thunder Talisman, a mid-grade second-tier item. I spent a lot of effort refining it."

"Unlike ordinary second-tier talismans, even a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator can barely activate it once with their spiritual power. Get lost!"

"Thank you for your generous gift, Master!" Chen Xu solemnly put away the talisman, a warm feeling welling up in his heart.

This old man has an eccentric temper, but his protectiveness of his own is undeniable.

After bidding farewell to Elder Qingyi, Chen Xu returned to his cave dwelling, put Xiao Jin into his Beast Taming Ring, and then set off for the Inner Sect Mission Hall.

When they were still some distance from the mission hall, Chen Xu could see Wang Tiezhu's burly figure in the distance.

Standing beside him was a gentle-looking girl in a pale yellow dress, who must have been Han Xiaomei.

In addition, Lin Miaoyin and another cultivator surnamed Wu had already arrived.

"Junior Brother Chen!" Wang Tiezhu waved and greeted Chen Xu immediately upon seeing him, his voice booming.

"Over here! We've been waiting for you!"