Dashing Student Chapter 1439 - 1438: What Is the Background?

"Since you are a medical cultivator, help this female knight take a look and see if there’s any problem." Yun Ying naturally couldn’t believe Chen Nan’s words and wanted to verify.

Chen Nan nodded. Medical skills were his forte, so he gently placed his fingers on Yun Ying’s wrist, while a strand of pure mana quietly entered Yun Ying’s body.

After a long while, he slowly opened his eyes and said, "The female knight’s body is very healthy, there’s no problem, just... the foundation is somewhat unstable."

"Unstable foundation? That’s impossible, I am a direct disciple, my master often helps me solidify my foundation and even said that no one’s foundation is more stable than mine." Yun Ying widened her eyes, somewhat doubting Chen Nan’s medical skills.

"Oh? Then it seems it was my mistake, I am unskilled, sorry for the misunderstanding." Chen Nan did not argue but straightforwardly admitted his fault.

Although Yun Ying was slightly angry, seeing that Chen Nan had already apologized, she couldn’t stay mad and waved her hand, saying, "It’s nothing, this female knight forgives you."

Chen Nan had a smiley demeanor, as if nothing could anger him, but in his heart, he had some doubts because what he said was indeed the truth, and he had already tried to be as tactful as possible.

Yun Ying seemed to have the cultivation of the Second-Layer Golden Core Realm, but her foundation was very unstable, as if her realm was forcibly elevated.

The consequence of this is that her cultivation is like a castle in the air, fragile, and there’s not much room for further improvement.

According to Chen Nan’s estimate, if Yun Ying continues cultivating like this, the Fifth Level of the Golden Core Realm would already be her limit.

However, Yun Ying wasn’t aware of this and even trusted her "master" she spoke of, which immediately made Chen Nan feel that perhaps Yun Ying’s master has issues!

Of course, these were all Chen Nan’s conjectures, so he remained calm and didn’t point it out.

After just half an hour of flying, they arrived under a great mountain. The mountain was shrouded in clouds and mist, immortal air wafted around, and large buildings were carved out from the mountain, half-hidden in the clouds and mist.

This was the entrance to the Moon River Valley Sect, looking indeed quite grand.

Both sides of the mountain were lush forests, and behind were continuous mountain ranges and forests, the "Three Mountains" were located at the back of the sect. Even now, being close, one could only see the outlines.

The giant tiger landed in front of the mountain gate, and a long stone staircase led directly up the mountain, where a gate tower with large gold-embossed characters "Moon River Valley" stood halfway up the hill.

"Let’s go, I’ll take you up."

Yun Ying jumped down from the giant tiger and led Chen Nan up the mountain. When they reached the gate tower, two guarding disciples saluted Yun Ying.

"Little Junior Sister."

Chen Nan was a bit surprised. Although they called her Little Junior Sister, the two gatekeeping disciples were very respectful, and he quickly figured out why.

Moon River Valley’s seniority was determined by the order of entry, but there was also a difference between inner and outer sects and direct disciples.

Yun Ying was the last to enter, yet she was the Sect Leader’s direct disciple, with a high status. However, because she was the last to enter, she was everyone’s Little Junior Sister in the sect.

"It seems Moon River Valley is quite large, I’ve definitely found a big backer this time." Chen Nan joked.

Yun Ying proudly folded her arms and raised her head like a proud peacock, "Of course."

"Since I’m about to join Moon River Valley, how about the female knight tell me about it?" Chen Nan took the opportunity to ask.

"Moon River Valley is the strongest sect nearby, the Sect Leader, who is also my master, is a Great Cultivator at the Ninth Layer of the Golden Core Realm, there are three Sect Elders, and two hundred disciples."

Yun Ying was somewhat proud, but Chen Nan was a bit dumbfounded.

Just this?

A Ninth Layer Golden Core Realm sounds decent, but in the Outer Sea, a sect without a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator is only a second-rate power.

Moreover, Moon River Valley only has three elders, and two hundred disciples, which is a bit shabby even for a second-rate power, yet this is the strongest sect nearby.

"Could it be I overestimated the Inner Sea’s strength?" Chen Nan lowered his head and pondered.

Due to the Divine Calculator’s influence, he always thought the Inner Sea was a treasure land brimming with high-level cultivators and teeming with Heavenly and Earthly Treasures.

But now, it seems that isn’t the case at all.

Chen Nan thought for a moment and asked, "Does our sect have any Supreme Elder or similar seniors?"

"No," Yun Ying considered for a moment, "I haven't heard of any Supreme Elder, at least."

It was settled then; the Sect Leader was the mightiest individual in Moon River Valley.

"Once my strength returns, Moon River Valley won't be something I need to fear," Chen Nan murmured to himself, a sense of relief washing over him.

His previous reverence for Moon River Valley had significantly diminished. Without any experts in the Nascent Soul Realm, he wouldn't have to tread so carefully.

Ascending further, the pair entered the embrace of the clouds and mist. Flanking the stone steps were diverse structures, including the Alchemy Room and the Library Pavilion. Despite the sect's modest number of disciples, its facilities were comprehensively appointed.

As they passed the Beast Garden, the formidable tiger automatically returned to its enclosure.

Reaching the summit at last, a grand hall awaited them at the termination of the staircase. The edifice itself was not ostentatious, yet it exuded an aura of grace and solemnity.

Flanking the primary hall were auxiliary chambers, and before it lay a spacious square, perfectly suited for disciples to congregate and absorb the teachings of the elders.

"Master!"

Yun Ying was the first to hasten into one of the side halls adjacent to the main one, Chen Nan close on his heels.

Inside, the side hall presented as a rather unremarkable space, essentially a standard reception chamber. Within it stood a man with lengthy, yet entirely white, hair, appearing remarkably youthful.