I am Master Maoshan

"Oh, this guy has good eyesight!" Looking at the crystal clear ghost tear in Liu Jun's hand that had already condensed into a crystal, the face on the wooden door said in surprise.

According to legend, these were the tears of the first generation of ghost mothers in the God Realm that condensed over countless years, containing endless sorrow and power. For ghosts, they were undoubtedly the supreme treasure, and among the vast treasures in this treasure house, they were also enough to rank among the top five. However, he didn't understand why Liu Jun, who had no ghost energy, chose such a priceless treasure for ghost cultivators? Could it be that he was going to use it to make pills?
The face on the wooden door was full of curiosity, with a frown on his face, as if trying to guess Liu Jun's true intentions.

The old ancestor Yi Ning at the side spoke slowly, his eyes flashing with a deep light, "This little guy has good eyesight, and the secrets hidden in him are far beyond the imagination of ordinary people. His trump cards are endless. Even I am not sure that I can beat him."

“Hiss—Impossible?” Upon hearing this, the face on the wooden door couldn’t help but take a breath of cold air, his face full of disbelief, “He is currently at most at the late stage of the Lord God level. How can he cross such a huge realm gap and be compared with you, a strong man in the middle stage of the Half-Step Divine King Realm? This is simply a fantasy!”

"Intuition is sometimes more reliable than any evidence." Elder Yi Ning smiled slightly, with an unquestionable firmness in his tone, "My intuition tells me that he has such strength, or even far beyond it."

While the two were talking, Liu Jun's action attracted their attention again. He reached out and gently picked up a fruit from the jade box. The fruit was snow-white, like the first snow in winter, oval in shape, smooth and flawless, and exuded a faint fragrance. Just one glance at it and you would know that it must taste delicious.

"Oh my goodness, our Ice Palace is going to bleed heavily this time." Seeing this, the face on the wooden door couldn't help but smile bitterly, his eyes full of pain.

This fruit is no ordinary item. Although no one knows what it is called, it is a rare spiritual fruit that has been treasured in the Ice Palace for many years. There is only this one in the entire Ice Palace. It contains enormous spiritual power and life essence, which is of great benefit to spiritual practice. Even the top leaders of the Ice Palace rarely see it on a normal day, let alone being taken away so easily.

However, Liu Jun seemed to be oblivious to such an extremely precious treasure. He just smiled indifferently and then casually put the strange fruit into his pocket. Then he continued to carefully search for other items that might be of great use to him in this dazzling treasure house.

Finally, Liu Jun slowly stopped in front of a long sword with a unique shape. This long sword was obviously made for women. The blade was not only narrow but also slender. The light pink hilt exuded a charming color and was surrounded by a faint and refreshing fragrance.

When Liu Jun picked up the sword and looked at it carefully, even the old ancestor Yi Ning, who was always known for his generosity, couldn't help but reveal a look of pain on his face.

The name of this sword is Chunyun, and it was the weapon used by the first master of the Ice Palace. It is said that this sword was carefully crafted by a world-famous weapon refining master who spent all his efforts and energy on it. It can be said to be the master's most proud and outstanding work.

When Liu Jun safely put the Chunyun into his storage space, the strange human face on the wooden door and the face of Patriarch Yi Ning both showed obvious pain.

"How about, tell me?" the face on the wooden door said hesitantly.

"No need. I told him to choose, so let him choose. I will accept whatever he chooses!" Ancestor Yining responded firmly.

"Don't you feel sad?" The man embedded in the wooden door had a suspicious face and asked with a tone of doubt and inquiry.

"I don't feel bad! I'll just treat it as a bet." Elder Yining gritted his teeth and said firmly. His expression revealed a kind of determination and courage.

When Liu Jun slowly walked back, Patriarch Yi Ning had already successfully adjusted his emotions. With a smile as warm as the spring breeze on his face, he looked at Liu Jun tenderly and asked, "Have you picked everything?"

"I've chosen it. Thank you, Elder Yining. If there is any problem in the Ice Palace in the future, I, Liu Jun, will definitely help you with all my strength!" Liu Jun said solemnly, with an unquestionable light flashing in his firm eyes, as if he was making a solemn oath.

"Okay, your words are enough, let's go." Elder Yining slightly turned sideways and made an elegant gesture of invitation, his movements smooth and natural.

The two then returned along the same route they came, gradually leaving the mysterious and precious Ice Palace treasure house.

On the long way back to the meeting hall, they met various Ice Palace disciples who came here because of their admiration. They were curious and respectful, and seemed eager to see what Liu Jun, the great man who had recently shaken the entire God Realm, looked like. However, due to the majestic presence of the old ancestor Yi Ning, they could only watch from afar and dared not get close, for fear that they would violate some taboos if they were not careful.

Patriarch Yi Ning suddenly stopped and looked intently at Grand Elder Liu Jun, and asked slowly, "Grand Elder Liu Jun, how do you feel about our Ice Palace?"

Liu Jun nodded slightly and responded, "Well, the Ice Palace is very good. The internal members are united and treat each other warmly and friendly."

Patriarch Yi Ning looked serious and continued, "If, I mean if, there is such a rare opportunity that allows you to directly become the Patriarch of the Ice Palace and have the same status as me, would you be willing?"

Liu Jun was stunned for a moment, then quickly said: "Well, I don't actually have a strong sense of responsibility. I have always been just an ordinary little person. I really can't bear such an important and respected title."

If Liu Jun still cannot understand the profound meaning of Ancestor Yining at this moment, then he would be truly a stupid person.

Upon hearing this, Patriarch Yi Ning nodded slightly and said in a calm tone: "If one day you have thought it through and no longer want to stay in Danzong, the door of the Ice Palace will always be open to you. We will welcome your arrival with the highest etiquette and treatment, and the position of this ancestor will always be reserved for you." It seemed that Patriarch Yi Ning had known Liu Jun's answer for a long time, and he had no intention of forcing Liu Jun from beginning to end.

When the two of them returned to the door of the conference room, a rich and tempting aroma of food brushed Liu Jun's nose gently like an invisible silk ribbon, causing Liu Jun to take a deep breath involuntarily, as if he wanted to absorb all the wonderful taste into his body.

Liu Jun looked up and saw that the meeting room had been completely renovated. Nine long tables were arranged in an orderly manner, like nine giant dragons lying quietly in it. There were several exquisite chairs on both sides of each long table, and each chair was occupied by a high-ranking official or outstanding disciple of the Ice Palace.

The meeting hall of the Ice Palace really lived up to its reputation; the space was spacious and grand. Even with so many tables and chairs placed there, it did not seem crowded at all. Instead, it added a bit of liveliness and festivity.

These long tables were already filled with all kinds of delicacies. Some were colorful, like paints on a palette; some were fragrant, making people salivate; and some were uniquely shaped, pleasing to the eye like works of art. Among them, there were many rare species that were hard to see outside, such as rare spiritual beast meat, precious spiritual grass mushrooms, etc., which showed how precious these ingredients were. It was obvious that this banquet was of great importance, and the Ice Palace had really spent a lot of money on it, and prepared it very grandly.

"Ancestor Yi Ning, Grand Elder Liu Jun, come here, please come this way!" At this time, Elder Bi You from the Ice Palace came up with a smile on his face.

Elder Bi You was wearing a gorgeous ice-blue robe, which made him look very dignified. It was very different from his previous image and it was obvious that he had been dressed up.

While greeting them warmly, Bi You led Liu Jun and Elder Yi Ning to sit at the long table in the middle.

This long table was obviously the most prestigious, and both sides of it were already full of people. Liu Jun looked carefully and found that they were all Danzong students he brought up, as well as Elder Chen Shanhe and others.

Some of them were talking to each other, some were drinking from their cups, their faces were filled with joy and excitement. Even Nia from the demigod race was among them.

However, Nia did not wear the hot demigod costumes, but a long dress as white as snow, which made her look as beautiful as a fairy. In this solemn and lively occasion, she seemed a little restrained, with her hands gently folded on her knees, looking around from time to time, as if she was full of curiosity and novelty about everything here.

As many guests took their seats, the atmosphere in the meeting room became more and more lively, as if even the air was filled with laughter. The exquisite candlesticks emitted a soft and warm light, shining on everyone's smiling faces, adding a festive atmosphere. Everyone raised their glasses and drank, chatting and laughing, and bursts of hearty laughter were heard from time to time, enjoying this rare time together.

The food on the table was dazzling and delicious, making people salivate. Exquisite dishes, fresh seafood, mellow wine... every dish was carefully prepared to satisfy people's appetite. The guests praised the delicacies and sometimes exclaimed, praising the chef's extraordinary skills.

Liu Jun, the young master of alchemy, became the focus of the whole audience. He was young and talented, not only had superb alchemy skills, but also possessed terrifying potential. Therefore, he was naturally very popular, and people kept coming to toast him and wanted to make friends with him.

Liu Jun also accepted all the wines that came his way. He took every glass of wine with a smile and drank it all. With the blood of the ancestral dragon, he had an amazing alcohol tolerance. Not to mention a thousand cups without getting drunk, he could even drink ten thousand cups without getting drunk. Just ask, who has ever seen a dragon get drunk by drinking?
After eating and drinking, Mu Qianchou also pulled Mu Chuan over. She was smiling, with a sincere light in her eyes, as if she had something important to discuss with Liu Jun.

"Brother, are you leading the team to participate in the Ten Thousand Years Fire Ceremony at the Palace of the God of Fire that day?" There was a barely perceptible worry in Mu Qianchou's voice, and his eyes were fixed on Liu Jun's face, as if expecting his answer.

"Yes, the Skyfire God Palace sent me an invitation. I thought that since I have nothing to do anyway, I might as well go and see what's going on and gain some experience." Liu Jun replied with a faint smile on his face.

When Mu Qianchou heard this, his brows slightly frowned, then relaxed again.

"We at the Ice Palace have also received an invitation, but... I plan to let Mu Chuan go. He is still young and has never experienced such a big occasion, and I'm worried that he will get into trouble. So, could you please do me a favor and take care of him on the way?" Mu Qianchou said with a sigh.

Hearing this, Liu Jun laughed and patted his chest to assure, "Of course it's no problem, Sister Mu, don't worry! As an uncle, isn't it my duty to take care of my nephew?"

As he said this, he gave Mu Chuan a meaningful look.

However, Mu Chuan was not happy at all. His face was livid and his mouth twitched slightly. He seemed to have a thousand words to say, but he swallowed them back. He knew that this was his mother's decision, and no matter how unwilling he was, he could not change this fact. Although he was extremely reluctant, he had no choice but to accept this arrangement.

Seeing Mu Chuan's frustrated look, Liu Jun couldn't help but laugh a few more times, then patted Mu Chuan on the shoulder and comforted him: "Okay, nephew, don't be so sad. You may encounter some adventures when you go to the Skyfire God Palace this time! Don't worry, I'm here and I won't let you suffer any loss."

Mu Qianchou also echoed, "Yes, Chuan'er, just listen to your uncle. It's good to go and see this, it will also help your future growth."

Mu Chuan nodded helplessly, secretly praying that this trip would be safe. However, he didn't know that this trip to the Skyfire God Palace would be the most important turning point in his life... (End of this chapter)