<h4>Chapter 175: Chapter 0175: Breakthrough to Innate</h4><h4></h4>


    The banquet quickly resumed, but Zhao Wuji did not join in. After having arranged everything, he excused himself from the room without any overstepping.


    The middle-aged man watched Zhao Wuji’s retreating figure and nodded with a smile, "Xiao Zhao handles things very sensibly. That’s why I entrusted Tianrui Bank to him and feel at ease letting him manage it."


    "Uncle Jian!" Chu Ge tapped his finger on the ceramic te in front of him and asked the middle-aged man thoughtfully, "You’vee to Shanghai this time, is there something you need to take care of?"


    Jian Chunqiu! That was the middle-aged man’s name. Chu Ge knew that he was actually a Supreme Elder from a hidden Sect. Although he seemed to be in his thirties or forties, his actual age was over a hundred and ten years old!


    "That’s correct."


    By now, Jian Chunqiu had started to eat, not even bothering to greet anyone. While quickly picking food with his chopsticks, he spoke, "Your recent actions have caused quite a stir. Ghost Poison Sect and Vajra Sect may be small, but the Ancient Martial Sects haven’t shown themselves in the secr world for a hundred years. Because of you, nearly half of the strength of these two Ancient Martial Sects has shown up in Shanghai, attracting the attention of some other Sects."


    "Oh?" Chu Ge raised his eyebrows, "Are there other Sects ready to intervene?"


    "It won’t go that far." Jian Chunqiu shook his head. "It’s just a dispute between two small Sects and some have taken notice, but it’s not serious enough to provoke them to act."


    "However," Jian Chunqiu changed the topic and looked at Chu Ge earnestly, "you have to be careful with your Jade Pendant!"


    "Someone is targeting the Jade Pendant?" Chu Ge was startled inside, but his face remained expressionless.


    The Jade Pendant was his foundation and could not bepromised!


    "Not at the moment!" Jian Chunqiu shook his head and took a few more bites before putting down his chopsticks. "Sigh, the city life is indeed pleasant. No wonder my Disciples do not wish to return to the Sect after experiencing it. The dazzling city lights and blooming flowers offer joys that simple Sect life cannot match."


    Chu Ge had grown ustomed to such expressions of sentiment. In the past, when his master was alive, this man used to linger amongst the beauties, but he had be more restrained in recent years.


    "Alright, enough reminiscing. Let’s talk business," Jian Chunqiu shook his head and looked at Chu Ge, "I know that the skills of your Sect are derived from that Jade Pendant. It is said that the first Jade Pendant was destroyed by your master. And the subsequent ones require the cultivation of the first Jade Pendant’s Cultivation Technique, which makes it a vicious circle. The old man has been quite absolute in his actions!"


    "Indeed." Chu Ge nodded, "My master wascking in strength back then, which is why he did such a thing."


    "It’s also fortunate your master wasn’t strong enough," Jian Chunqiu sighed, "Otherwise, back then, many Sects might have targeted the both of you. But now, seeing you, I understand that the Cultivation Technique recorded in the Jade Pendant must be extraordinary. It’s just that your master wasn’t capable enough to bring out its true power."


    "So, what now?" Chu Ge looked at Jian Chunqiu with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile, "Uncle Jian, what are your thoughts?"


    "What can I possibly think of," Jian Chunqiu looked at Chu Ge irritatedly, "Kill a fellow old friend’s disciple for Cultivation Techniques? I wouldn’t do such a thing. Just a reminder, as your strength grows, you’ll inevitably attract more attention. By then, you might not even have the option to keep it hidden."


    "Yes." Chu Ge did not contend but nodded in agreement. Yet there was not a hint of change in his expression, "When I first joined the Sect, my master already told me, whoeveres attacking, fight them off!"


    "Oh?" Jian Chunqiu raised his eyebrows, "Not bad. You have even more confidence than your master had back in his day. And yet, somehow people can’t find it in themselves to dislike you – you’re much better than your master was in that regard."


    While talking, they continued to eat and drink until the sun was about topletely set. Then Jian Chunqiu wiped his mouth and stood up from his chair.


    Chu Ge also put down his chopsticks and stood up. Jian Chunqiu was, after all, his elder and deserved to be treated with respect.


    Jian Chunqiu nodded and spoke, "I will instruct Xiao Zhao to assist you to the best of his ability. I’ve already had the Dragon Card restored, so you can freely overdraft from it in the future. As for helping Xiao Zhao break through to the Postnatal Realm, let’s forget about that."


    "Eh?"


    Chu Ge was taken aback, somewhat puzzled by his words.


    Jian Chunqiu nced towards the door and said softly, "Xiao Zhao is a chess piece I’ve ced in the city. I gave him the identity of a bank chairman with a background. If he starts getting involved in the Ancient Martial circles, it would cause me too much unnecessary trouble."


    Hearing Jian Chunqiu say this, Chu Ge did not say much but nodded, "I understand."


    "Mhm." Jian Chunqiu rummaged through his pockets and then produced a cell phone, "I will be staying in Shanghai for a while. If you run into any major trouble, you can call me directly."


    Saying this, he leaned in, intending to show Chu Ge his phone number.


    However, Chu Ge stood still, his gaze somewhat quirky looking at him.


    "Hm? Is something wrong?" Jian Chunqiu felt ufortable under Chu Ge’s peculiar stare and touched his cheek, "Did I somehow get more handsome?"


    This old man who does not act his age... Chu Geined inwardly.


    He cleared his throat and shook his head, "No, it’s not that. It’s just... Uncle Jian, you’ve always dressed like an ancient swordsman and been quite traditional in many ways. Suddenly pulling out a cell phone and offering your phone number... It’s just hard for me to get into that modern scene."


    Realizing the incongruity himself, Jian Chunqiu shook his head and chuckled, "Living in this world, one must keep up with the times. Many of our Sects are now online with wifi, while only a very few still maintain the ancient tradition of seclusion. Having a cell phone isn’t anything iprehensible, right?"


    Ultimately, it was only a minorint and Chu Ge didn’t dwell on it for long. After exchanging numbers, Jian Chunqiu left first.


    After arranging for someone to send Jian Chunqiu off, Zhao Wuji came back in. However, his gaze at Chu Ge was significantly moreplicated than before, and his attitude had be more respectful.


    "Uncle Jian just said, not to help you break through to the Innate."


    "I understand, the elder has already mentioned it to me," Zhao Wuji replied with a wry smile and a shake of his head, "Perhaps, I’m destined never to be a Martial Artist in this lifetime... Mr. Chu, it’s gettingte. Do you need me to arrange amodation for you?"


    "There’s no need," Chu Ge waved his hand, and checked the time on his watch, "Just take me to Jinxiu Group. At this hour... I should be able to catch Bingtong just as she gets off work."


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