When Chen Mobai slipped out of the Heaven and Earth Placenta of Wangxing, several streams of Divine Sense surged towards him.
These were all Nascent Soul Cultivators responsible for the outermost defense of the Xuanhu Four Stars, as the core area was secured by the Cangsheng Pot and did not require their attention.
Upon seeing Chen Mobai, they all greeted him very amicably since cultivators on the Innate Great Dao who are not overly arrogant have a much greater chance of transitioning to the Acquired Great Dao and achieving Harmonization.
After Chen Mobai returned the greetings one by one, he had already flown to the station of the Teleportation Array in the starry sky.
Coincidentally, he saw two familiar people here, who were none other than Lao Xiaoyu and Gao Tian, the master and disciple.
They and Chen Mobai were using the same Star Sky Transmission Array, both heading back to Fushang Star.
Although Nascent Soul Cultivators can traverse the stars without worrying about mana depletion, with Teleportation Arrays available for instant travel, they would never choose to tire themselves.
It’s akin to choosing to take a vehicle rather than walk on foot.
Unless they were Ascetics.
"Mr. Lao, what a coincidence."
Chen Mobai had settled ten Dao Merits with Lao Xiaoyu, so he took the initiative to greet him, breaking the awkwardness for the latter.
"It’s a pleasure to see you, Mr. Chen. Are you also returning to Fushang Star?"
Lao Xiaoyu suppressed the resentment in his heart, trying not to think about those ten Dao Merits, and forced a smile to return the courtesy.
"Indeed, although I’ve been cultivating void at Wangxing, Fushang Star, where I have lived for over a century, is another hometown of mine. I intend to return home in glory."
Chen Mobai spoke truthfully, as for cultivators of the Earth Element Star, cultivating void is a prestigious acplishment that must be shared with acquaintances like Cheng Xuan at the earliest.
"Congratulations on your success and fame, Mr. Chen. I shall inform the relevant departments to arrange a grand weling ceremony."
Lao Xiaoyu pretended to take out a munication Magic Artifact, assuming that an Innate Saintly Virtue Nascent Soul Cultivator would be humble and wouldn’t like to flaunt, thus would stop such a flamboyant affair.
"Ah, you are too kind, my friend. Just a simple arrangement will do, no need to overdo it. I’m not someone who likes too much attention."
Chen Mobai waved his hand repeatedly, but his meaning was clear: the ceremony should happen, and the grander, the better.
Lao Xiaoyu felt a slight twitch at the corners of his mouth, pondering how this brat managed to step into the Innate Saintly Virtue Great Dao.
This personality is nothing like Saintly Virtue.
"Greetings, Uncle Chen. Previously, I was blinded by greed. I solemnly apologize and thank you for sparing me. Regarding the embezzled Dao Merits, I will find ways to earn and strive to repay you tenfold."
At this time, Gao Tian, who had been ignored by Lao Xiaoyu’s side, suddenly raised his head and sincerely confessed to Chen Mobai.
Upon hearing Gao Tian’s words, Lao Xiaoyu’s expression slightly changed.
Gao Tian knew that Lao Xiaoyu had already pensated ten Dao Merits on his behalf, but he still said this, clearly intending to use this opportunity to latch onto Chen Mobai. If Chen Mobai were tempted by Gao Tian’s Dao Merits, he would certainly ensure the latter’s safety and possibly even support him in earning and repaying.
Being indebted and being part of Chen Mobai’s circle would mean Gao Tian wouldn’t need to worry about excessive pressure from Lao Xiaoyu.
After all, the affair had already severed any bonds of affection between the master and disciple.
Moreover, if in the future Gao Tian proved himself capable, he might have the chance to redeem himself on Chen Mobai’s side.
Considering Chen Mobai’s character, Lao Xiaoyu felt that Gao Tian had good judgment about people.
"I accept your apology, but no repayment is necessary. Your master has already pensated the ten Dao Merits on your behalf. In the future, you should work hard to repay him."
But Chen Mobai refused Gao Tian without a second thought.
Although he didn’t possess the noble virtues of a Sage, the values and morals instilled by the Immortal Gate’s education were intact. Having accepted Lao Xiaoyu’s Dao Merits, the matter between him and the master-disciple duo was settled, and there was no need to extort further pensation.
Despite the tempting allure of Dao Merits, they should be acquired through proper means.
[It seems I have misjudged, this young man does have some virtue.]
Lao Xiaoyu’s heart changed significantly for the better upon hearing Chen Mobai’s words, realizing that he was a gentleman who maintained integrity in critical matters.
At this moment, a starship was flying over under the glow of sun, moon, and stars. A female cultivator in uniform respectfully approached Chen Mobai and his party: "Gentlemen, the Teleportation Array you are to take is about to activate. Would you like to proceed first?"
Nascent Soul Cultivators have access to a VIP lounge at the Star Sky Station, and it was upon entering here that Chen Mobai saw Lao Xiaoyu.
"After you, Mr. Chen."
Lao Xiaoyu courteously invited Chen Mobai. After a brief exchange of pleasantries, they followed the female cultivator into the Teleportation Array, sitting in a section segregated by a Formation.
"I didn’t expect there to be seating..." Chen Mobai, entering the VIP section for the first time, noticed the seats engraved with Void Stopping Talismans, several tiers above the standing tickets he’d used before.
Lao Xiaoyu: "Given your status, wherever you go within Xuanhu Dojo, you can now access the VIP section for free."
The service staff, unaware of any animosity between Lao Xiaoyu and Chen Mobai, situated them closely, assuming them to be friends. Gao Tian was absent as he did not have the privileges for Nascent Soul cultivators and owed Lao Xiaoyu ten Dao Merits, prompting him to save money by purchasing the cheapest standing ticket.
"By the way, I plan to return to my hometown soon. But due to the distance, I’m not sure if I can use that Ancient Teleportation Array?"
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