Eternal Life: My Talents Can Refresh

Among all the people present, only the white-haired elder vaguely saw some of Chu Ning’s movements.

The others didn’t even see how Chu Ning made his move clearly.

Immediately, the faces of the crowd changed drastically.

The white-haired clan leader’s expression instantly became serious, and he immediately clasped his hands and said:

"This warrior, I am Xie Xianhai, the leader of the Donglin Tribe. I apologize for offending you earlier."

With that, he immediately gestured to the crowd and said:

"These two are honored guests from outside the island. You must not be rude; disperse!"

As soon as Xie Xianhai said this, the people around looked at each other and then scattered.

The tall and robust middle-aged man and his son opened their mouths, but after seeing what Xie Xianhai did next, they did not speak.

Xie Xianhai actually bent slightly and made a gesture to Chu Ning and his companion.

"Please, both of you, come inside!"

Such an action was clearly lowering his own status.

The tall, robust middle-aged man thought of Chu Ning’s strange speed and moves earlier, and his expression changed slightly.

"The leader is already a fifth-level Body Refiner, yet he is so polite to this person. Could it be that he is actually a sixth-level Body Refining or higher cultivator?"

At this thought, the expression on the tall middle-aged man’s face also became very serious.

A Body Refining Sixth Layer cultivator on this No-Spirit Island would indeed be the absolute top combat power.

Among the island’s four major tribes, only the leader of the Pingsha Tribe held that distinction.

Chu Ning didn’t actually want to make an enemy of this tribe. His recent actions were naturally partly because of Shi Xuerong.

On the other hand, it was also meant to establish some authority.

Seeing the tribe leader Xie Xianhai being so courteous, Chu Ning decided to go with the flow.

He clasped his hands towards the leader Xie Xianhai and said:

"I apologize for the disturbance, leader."

Then he turned to look at Shi Xuerong, whose face now shone with obvious favor.

"Miss Shi, let’s go."

Chu Ning did not directly address Shi Xuerong as a fellow cultivator, and Shi Xuerong followed along.

"Alright, thank you, Brother Chu."

That Chu Ning was also skilled in Body Refinement truly surprised and delighted Shi Xuerong.

So, just like back on White Mist Peak of the Spirit Realm, she stayed close by Chu Ning’s side.

The two were led by Xie Xianhai through the drill grounds to a hall in the center of the village.

Apart from Xie Xianhai, the tall middle-aged man and another elder slightly younger than Xie Xianhai were present.

And a middle-aged man, about the same age as the tall man but shorter, also entered the hall with them.

The two were also comparable to the early stage of Foundation Establishment with Body Refining Fourth Layer cultivation.

Chu Ning glanced around; one was Body Refining Fifth Layer, and three were Body Refining Fourth Layer, likely the highest combat strength of this tribe.

In a place completely devoid of Spiritual Qi, the emergence of so many Body Cultivators with decent cultivation levels in a single tribe made Chu Ning even more curious about this place.

Upon entering the hall, Xie Xianhai invited Chu Ning and Shi Xuerong to sit down and ordered tea to be served.

Only then did he apologize again to Chu Ning and Shi Xuerong:

"Honored guests, the people of our tribe are ignorant. Please pardon their earlier recklessness."

Chu Ning smiled faintly and said:

"There’s no need for such formality, leader. It’s only natural for you all to be cautious when we appear so abruptly."

With these words exchanged, the atmosphere eased considerably.

Then Xie Xianhai asked with some puzzlement:

"May I ask where you two come from and how you arrived at No-Spirit Island?

This island is rarely visited by outsiders."

Chu Ning’s purpose for coming was indeed to gather information, and hearing Xie Xianhai’s query aligned with his intentions perfectly.

So he immediately replied, "Leader, there’s no need to address me as an honored guest.

My surname is Chu, you may call me Chu Ning.

We come from the Cloud Peak Mountain Range on the Western Alliance Continent. Could you tell me where No-Spirit Island is located and how far it is?"

"The Cloud Peak Mountain Range on the Western Alliance Continent?"

Upon hearing Chu Ning’s words, a trace of bewilderment flashed across Xie Xianhai’s face.

Chu Ning looked around and noticed that the same confusion was mirrored on the other faces, and couldn’t help but frown secretly.

He quickly continued, "Perhaps you haven’t heard of the Cloud Peak Mountain Range. Are you familiar with the Western Alliance Continent?"

Xie Xianhai heard this and shook his head slightly.

"I’m sorry. We have never left this No-Spirit Island or had any contact with people from outside the island.

We have never heard of the Western Alliance Continent."

Hearing this, Chu Ning felt a slight heaviness in his heart.

He exchanged a glance with Shi Xuerong, and both showed a look of surprise.

"Leader, have you never had contact with anyone from outside the island?"

"No," Xie Xianhai shook his head.

"We only heard tales of the world beyond the island from the elders in past generations.

Currently, I am among the oldest on this island.

No one has ventured outside this island, nor has anyone interacted with outsiders.

We do not know what places exist beyond this island."

Upon hearing this, Chu Ning sighed quietly in his heart.

This situation was indeed quite unexpected for him.

Chu Ning then asked with some confusion:

"Then, how did your ancestors know of other places beyond this island?"

"You two are cultivators, correct?"

Instead of answering Chu Ning directly, Xie Xianhai asked in return.

Chu Ning nodded; there was no reason to hide it.

Xie Xianhai’s eyes showed a strange look as he continued:

"It is said that you cultivators know other methods of cultivation and possess magical power.

By using magical power, Brother Chu’s moves earlier could be even more powerful, right?"

Seeing the curious expressions of Xie Xianhai and the others, Chu Ning nodded and said: