Nine Revolutions Star Transformation

Chapter 985: Chapter 1009: Sworn Brotherhood

Chu Linfeng did not feel happy for killing the guard, as revealing his strength in front of this middle-aged man was always a danger. He needed to handle this matter carefully; otherwise, it could lead to disaster.

"Bang!" The sound of a heavy object hitting the ground echoed in front of the two. The guard’s head had already fallen elsewhere, and now only a headless corpse remained on the ground, continuously oozing fresh blood.

"Your strength is quite impressive, and your defense power is indeed heaven-defying. However, if you kill like this in the Immortal Realm, you could be hunted down at any moment. You’re acting too rashly," the middle-aged man said with a smile, looking at Chu Linfeng.

Then, he swiftly moved, his finger quickly pointing at the guard’s corpse. A powerful Immortal Spirit Power burst out and landed on its chest, and after a cry like that of an infant emitted from the chest, it suddenly fell silent.

Chu Linfeng immediately understood what the middle-aged man meant. He had only slain the guard’s body but not his Immortal Infant, which meant that he hadn’t completely killed his opponent. It wasn’t like the Lower Realm where eliminating the aura of life meant the matter was settled. In the Immortal Realm, there was still the concept of the Immortal Infant.

"Thank you, Elder, for your help. It was indeed Lin Feng’s oversight. I won’t make such a mistake again next time," Chu Linfeng said seriously. Perhaps the events inside the mine would soon be exposed, as the middle-aged man had him kill this guard, indicating the guard was from the City Lord’s Mansion.

If the Immortal Infant escaped, it was very likely it would report back to the City Lord’s Mansion. By then, many experts would come to the mine, and no matter how strong he was, he wouldn’t be able to resist.

"It’s good that you understand. I believe you’ve had some fortuitous encounter in the mine; otherwise, you wouldn’t have broken through to the late-stage Celestial Immortal so quickly. Rest assured, I won’t harm you. Meeting a genius like you is my luck, Jin Tianhao, and you needn’t guard against me," the middle-aged man said.

Chu Linfeng looked at him and smiled, "Since Elder Jin thinks highly of me, Lin Feng, how could I not appreciate it? Now, in the Immortal Realm, I have no acquaintances, so gaining a friend is naturally a great thing I would seek."

The middle-aged man, Jin Tianhao, laughed, "I didn’t mistake you. Currently, Hanjiang City is not peaceful; perhaps only this mine is a pure land. Now that you’ve killed the spy from Hanjiang City, it may soon become unsettled there as well."

Chu Linfeng was puzzled by his words. Wasn’t it he who asked him to kill, yet now seemed to feel troubled, so he looked at him full of doubt.

"I know you have your doubts, but you should not worry too much. With my current status, the Hanjiang City Lord still wouldn’t dare do anything to me. Although this guard was indeed a spy sent by the Hanjiang City Lord, he could only return to Hanjiang City once every five years, and I have long been familiar with his communication tools with the City Lord. I can regularly send him updates. Currently, the most critical matter is for you to break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm within five years.

Only when you reach the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm will the Hanjiang City Lord not dare to mess with you, and you can directly head to the Emperor Wu Spirit Realm, where it’s truly a land of strong beings. I can also benefit by following you, and the position of the Hanjiang City Lord will naturally be mine," Jin Tianhao said.

Chu Linfeng didn’t expect the other party to say all this to him. Just as he was about to speak, Jin Tianhao continued, "I know you think it’s sudden for me to say these things, but I am a person who is sincere to friends and can be there through thick and thin. I dislike beating around the bush—if we are to be friends, let’s be the best of friends; if not, then you’re my enemy, and it’s best to eliminate you early. Also, stop calling me Elder Jin; if you don’t mind me being a dull fool, just call me Brother."

"Brother, please accept a bow from Lin Feng!" Chu Linfeng said and directly saluted him. He truly believed in this person; if the other wanted to kill him, it would be quite easy. The fact that he was willing to speak truthfully indicated he was genuinely sincere towards Chu Linfeng, who also needed a friend right now and naturally had to treat the other sincerely.

"Get up quickly. Making a wise brother is the happiest thing for me. Now, I’ve been stuck at the late-stage Golden Immortal Realm for hundreds of years but just can’t break through. Hopefully, my wise brother will grow into a peerless powerhouse, and by then, as a big brother, I can also share in the fortune," Jin Tianhao said with a laugh.

Chu Linfeng saw no hint of falsehood in his eyes. As they say, eyes are the windows to the soul, and one can see if someone is lying through their eyes. Jin Tianhao speaking so candidly about his thoughts indeed impressed Chu Linfeng. He highly regarded such candid and unpretentious people, much like Niu Tian’s character, straightforward and to the point.

"Brother, rest assured, if Lin Feng ever achieves great success, I won’t forget you. However, my strength is currently too weak, and I need to retreat for some time. If Brother needs anything done by Lin Feng, I may not be able to assist," Chu Linfeng said.

"Your most important task right now is to work hard on improving your strength. You have five years; as long as you break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal level within these five years, then both of us will be safe. Otherwise, we may have to face the fate of being chased across the Immortal Realm by the experts of Hanjiang City. So, our lives are interconnected, which is why I asked you to kill the guard," Jin Tianhao explained.

"Brother, you really didn’t need to do that. If the person weren’t killed, you wouldn’t be in danger. Trusting Lin Feng so much puts a lot of pressure on me," Chu Linfeng said helplessly. Meeting only twice and already betting his life on him, this person was either too bold or too impulsive.

"I believe in you and in my own eyes. You won’t disappoint me, brother. Here are some Upper-Grade Immortal Stones I’ve secretly saved over the years. Although I’m the Mine Master, I’m still subject to the City Lord’s Mansion. Each year, ninety percent of the Immortal Stones from the mine are handed over to them, which has left me quite dissatisfied.

I hope one day to kill the City Lord, but unfortunately, I can’t break through to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm, so I’ve had to endure. But now, with your appearance, brother, I’ve seen hope. You’ve broken through from the Earth Immortal Realm to the late-stage Celestial Immortal Realm in just four months—a peerless genius is bound to succeed. Therefore, I’m willing to take a gamble, and if I lose, it’s just a death," Jin Tianhao said, then handed a Storage Ring to Chu Linfeng.

"Brother, these Immortal Stones are too precious. To be honest, I also found some Upper-Grade Immortal Stones in the mine; otherwise, my strength wouldn’t have increased so quickly. However, there aren’t many Upper-Grade Immortal Stones, so I didn’t bring them out this time. You don’t blame me, do you?" Chu Linfeng said.

"How could I blame you? Even if you found some Top-Grade Immortal Stones, I would only feel happy for you. Just take these Immortal Stones without hesitation; focus on your cultivation. You have five years, and during these five years, I’ll shield you, so don’t worry. I have some matters to attend to, so I must leave first. Take care, wise brother." Jin Tianhao finished speaking, handed the Storage Ring to Chu Linfeng, and then turned and left...