"Heh heh, no need for pointers."
"Nowadays, I am deeply engrossed in the art of alchemy and have no interest in competing for supremacy."
Seeing Zhou Jiang's confident demeanor, Zhao Long didn't pry further.
Song Ziyang had already crossed paths with him before. If he revealed too much now, it might instead arouse suspicion!
As for offering guidance, that was even less necessary.
He could tell with his toes that this Song Ziyang must have used some wicked arts to absorb the vital essence and blood of cultivators to break through his own cultivation.
How could such a monstrous figure be worthy of guiding his own cultivation?
"I see. Senior, I've also heard from your disciple Lin Chen that your alchemy skills are peerless."
"On behalf of the Ghost Spirit Sect, I can promise that if you are willing to join us, all the alchemy materials you require in the future will be provided by our Ghost Spirit Sect!"
As he spoke, Zhou Jiang puffed out his chest with an arrogant air.
If it were before, he certainly wouldn't have been able to speak with such conviction.
But now, things were different. Ever since the Grand Elder returned, he had led many disciples of the Ghost Spirit Sect to plunder various reclusive sects within the cultivation world clean.
It could be said that the Ghost Spirit Sect no longer had to worry about heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
All they needed now was to refine these treasures into pills and unleash their greater effects!
Although their Grand Elder was powerful in cultivation, he did not know alchemy, and this had become the only weakness of the Ghost Spirit Sect.
If the senior before them was willing to join the Ghost Spirit Sect with Lin Chen and become their exclusive alchemist, then they would never have to worry about pills again!
Lin Chen, as a disciple, had already reached the realm of a Grade Four alchemist.
How much more so for his master?
He must be at least a Grade Five alchemist, right?
"Hmm, this is something worth considering."
"How about this, my disciple is currently in seclusion. Once he emerges, would you escort us—my disciple and me—to the Ghost Spirit Sect to have a look?"
"I also wish to meet that senior and see if he is truly as formidable as you say."
Zhao Long pondered for a moment before asking Zhou Jiang.
He knew that if he agreed too quickly now, it might only arouse suspicion.
Only by doing this could he gain more trust from the other party!
"Good, Senior. It's a deal!"
Upon hearing Zhao Long's words, Zhou Jiang immediately nodded in agreement.
Although the Grand Elder was currently very mysterious and always came and went early, if an alchemist of Zhao Long's caliber was willing to personally visit, the Grand Elder would surely make time to meet him, right?
"Yes, then I will trouble Envoy Zhou to return first. After my disciple emerges from seclusion, I will ask Envoy Zhou to escort us over, how about that?"
Seeing Zhou Jiang agree, Zhao Long finally revealed a hint of a smile.
It seemed that Zhou Jiang did not suspect him at all, and hadn't even inquired about his true name.
Although Zhao Long was well aware that, given the nature of the Ghost Spirit Sect, Zhou Jiang would undoubtedly investigate him secretly after returning.
However, he had spent years either in prison or in seclusion at Xishan.
With the Ghost Spirit Sect's capabilities, it would be absolutely impossible for them to discover his true identity!
"Yes, Senior. Then I shall take my leave!"
After making an agreement with Zhao Long, Zhou Jiang cupped his hands and bid farewell.
He had to rush back to the Ghost Spirit Sect immediately to report this news to the Sect Master.
After all, even if Zhao Long was unwilling to join the Ghost Spirit Sect, there was still Lin Chen, a Grade Four alchemist, wasn't there?
"Mm, safe travels."
Zhao Long nodded and watched Zhou Jiang leave the Lin family.
As for Zhou Jiang, after leaving the Lin family, he immediately used a secret technique and vanished from the spot.
This Ghost Evasion Technique was a unique evasion art of the Ghost Spirit Sect disciples, designed to prevent them from being tracked!
It was precisely because of this divine evasion technique that for many years, the location of the Ghost Spirit Sect's mountain gate had been the most mysterious place in the entire cultivation world.
Soon, Zhou Jiang reappeared in the most luxurious commercial street in the capital.
Looking at the magnificent commercial street ahead, Zhou Jiang let out a cold smile.
"The Sect Master is truly brilliant. Perhaps no one in this world will ever know that the Ghost Spirit Sect's mountain gate is hidden within this bustling downtown area!"
As he spoke, Zhou Jiang walked directly into a cinema within the commercial street.
Upon reaching a screening hall and confirming he was not being followed, Zhou Jiang opened a hidden mechanism and entered a secret door.
Suddenly, the space opened up.
An ancient and elegant building appeared before Zhou Jiang.
In front of the building, an extremely lewd-looking old man squinted his eyes as he watched Zhou Jiang enter.
"Zhou Jiang pays his respects to the Sect Master!"
Seeing the lewd old man, Zhou Jiang immediately knelt down to pay his respects.
This was the current Sect Master of their Ghost Spirit Sect, Wang Xiong!
Although his name sounded domineering, everyone knew that Wang Xiong was one of the most lewd individuals in the entire cultivation world.
At his age, who knew how many innocent women he had harmed!
There were rumors that Wang Xiong didn't even spare the family members of some elders and disciples within the sect, truly a beast to the extreme!
Fortunately, he was single, otherwise, he might have to worry about the safety of his wife and children!
"Mm, Zhou Jiang, what's the situation with that alchemist you mentioned earlier?"
Upon hearing Zhou Jiang's greeting, Wang Xiong smiled slightly and asked.
Although he was lustful, he also knew very well that to indulge in women, the Ghost Spirit Sect had to become stronger first.
Song Ziyang obtaining the inheritance of an ancient cultivator and becoming the Grand Elder was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the entire Ghost Spirit Sect.
No matter what, they couldn't let it slip away!
"Reporting to the Sect Master, Lin Chen is currently in seclusion. However, his master has agreed to personally visit the Ghost Spirit Sect after Lin Chen emerges from seclusion."
"And to pay his respects to the Grand Elder."
Zhou Jiang dared not conceal anything and directly relayed Zhao Long's request.
"Oh? To pay respects to the Grand Elder? It seems these people don't quite trust the Ghost Spirit Sect yet!"
Upon hearing Zhou Jiang's words, Wang Xiong immediately understood.
But it was understandable. Over the years, the Ghost Spirit Sect's reputation in the cultivation world hadn't been particularly good.
It was normal for the other party not to trust him!
"Alas, who's to say when they're a Grade Four alchemist?"
After a slight pause, Wang Xiong was completely relieved.
With the addition of these two alchemists, their Ghost Spirit Sect would undoubtedly become even stronger!