Chapter 649: Chapter 622: Visitors from the Upper World
When Xu Fan placed the Gathering Spirit Array Immortal Artifact Core into the Gathering Spirits Array of the Hidden Spirit Sect.

In a moment, like a dry spring gushing forth, the Spiritual Qi of the entire Hidden Spirit Sect was revitalized once again.

The Spiritual Liquid Waterfall was restored, and the water level of the Spiritual Liquid Lake stopped dropping.

“This is not enough, we still need to refine the Gathering Spirit Town Immortal Artifact Core next.” Xu Fan said.

Meanwhile, outside the merging Human and Demon Worlds, a mysterious figure in Taoist robes appeared.

“The repulsion of the Fusion of the Two Realms really does take some effort. If it weren’t for the hefty reward for this task, I wouldn’t have accepted it.”

The mysterious figure mused, looking at the merging realms below.

“Refining Grandmasters are becoming increasingly sought after in the Wood Origin World, perhaps I should cultivate a few talents in refining.”

“Even if just one Refining Master appears, it would be worth it,” the mysterious figure speculated.

Just then, space in the distance shimmered, and another mysterious figure in Taoist robes appeared.

“Hey, I didn’t expect it to be you this time, Fellow Hua Jun,” the mysterious figure greeted with a smile.

“Why is it you again?” Hua Jun seemed a little unhappy.

“Times are tough, we have to get as much as we can to get through the future.” The mysterious figure laughed, casually throwing a small mountain’s worth of seven-colored crystals towards the merging Human and Demon Worlds.

“I won’t chat with you for now, let’s each rely on our own abilities.” Saying this, the mysterious figure transformed into a streak of flowing light, following the pile of seven-colored crystals into the merging worlds.

“This time I won’t back down, I will not!” Hua Jun also threw out a pile of seven-colored crystals.

At this moment, Xu Fan didn’t know that his Avatar was being watched by others.

Right now, he was wondering where to complete his remaining three Gathering Spirit Immortal Artifact Cores’ Spiritual Mines.

As Xu Fan was worrying, a small child appeared beside him.

“Why is the Elder worrying?” The small child said in a childish voice.

“You’ve seen what’s been happening with the sect recently, those little ones nearly drained all the Spiritual Qi.”

“How can such a small thing use up so much Spiritual Qi?” Xu Fan said helplessly.

“The sect has a Divine Beast, why are you worrying?”

“If it’s really not feasible, just create a small world and let them grow slowly in there, wouldn’t that work?” The small child jumped onto the lounge chair next to Xu Fan.

“Once we have them, we should raise them properly. What’s the point of putting them in a small world and not caring?”

“The contract we signed is of equal terms, during the initial stages we have to raise them like children, they can’t lack anything.” Xu Fan said.

“So, Elder, do you have a solution?” The small child said.

“There is a solution, what I’m worried about right now is the lack of Spiritual Mines for refining Immortal tools.” Xu Fan said.

“It seems like Elder is not thinking about saving face, if all else fails, the you can ask the Demon Sect.”

“Although the Demon Sect is not as good as the Elders Association, for slight need of spiritual mines Elder needs, they can still afford.” The small child said.

“Ask for the reward for refining the Immortal tools for the Demon Sect in advance?” Xu Fan asked, puzzled.

“Would that appear to be improper?”

“What’s improper about that? You ask for it in advance, they would be more than happy.”

“You go and ask now, they will immediately gather the Spiritual Mines and deliver them to you.”

“It seems like Elder doesn’t quite understand how popular he is.” The small child chuckled.

“Am I really that popular?”

“You’re more popular than you imagine, but the premise is that you are indeed a Refining Grandmaster,” said the small child.

“Thank you for the reminder, Elder Zhan Ling. Once Pang Fu returns, I’ll ask him to go to the Demon Sect.” Xu Fan’s train of thought opened up.

At this moment, Xu Fan received a report from Pu Tao, saying that there were two suspicious figures outside the Sect’s Grand Formation.

A light curtain appeared in front of Xu Fan, but the two people being observed noticed it immediately.

A man dressed in Taoist robes even greeted Xu Fan with a smile.

“Are you the Great Elder of the Hidden Spirit Sect? I have a good proposition to discuss with you.” The man in the Taoist robe said with a smile.

As soon as Xu Fan saw the two, he understood that the sects’ HR had arrived.

“Welcome to the Hidden Spirit Sect, my fellow Daoists.” Xu Fan welcomed them with a smile.

In the Welcoming Hall of the Main Peak, Xu Fan met the male and female visitors.

When they saw Xu Fan, their expressions changed dramatically, as if they had just won the lottery.

The man even circled Xu Fan several times.

He kept exclaiming, uttering words of disbelief.

Looking at them, Xu Fan felt for the first time like he had been seen through entirely.

“You surely aren’t a Great Power reincarnation, right? Otherwise, you definitely wouldn’t have invited us over.” The man in the Taoist robe said.

“Not a reincarnation. Are you from the upper realms, fellow Daoist?” Xu Fan asked.

“Xuan Guang, messenger of Heaven Palace.” Xuan Guang responded with a salute.

“Hua Jun, messenger of the Wandering Immortal Palace.” Hua Jun saluted Xu Fan as well.

Xu Fan saluted them in return.

“You know the purpose of our visit. Wondering if you would like to join our Heaven Palace or the Wandering Immortal Palace.” Xuan Guang said as he took out a space ring and handed it to Xu Fan.

“Whether you join us or not, we definitely want to establish a good relationship with you,” Xuan Guang said, grinning.

Hau Jun also took out a space ring and gave it to Xu Fan.

“What if I say I don’t want to join? How would you react, fellow Daoist?” Xu Fan asked.

“Then let’s just be friends. We’ll have to deal with each other when we get to the Wood Origin World,” Xuan Guang responded, laughing.

“Being a Pills and Devices Double Grandmaster, you will be courted by various immortal sects once you reach the Wood Origin World.”

“If you encounter a sect that cares about their reputation, it’s not a big deal. But if you meet a shameless one, your safety…” Hua Jun said.

While Xu Fan appreciated this well-intended warning, it had little to do with his current situation. Ascending to the Immortal World was an event thousands of years away.

“In the upper world, how many sects care about their reputation?” Xu Fan asked.

“Almost none of them do.” Xuan Guang laughed from the side.

“…”

“Thank you, fellow Daoists, for visiting my Hidden Spirit Sect. I have no intention of joining any faction.”

“But I’d be glad to receive you two as my friends. I’d love to invite you for tea after we make it to the Immortal World.” Xu Fan accepted their gifts with a grin.

Xu Fan knew that they would lose all memories of this world once they returned to the upper realms.

How could he be polite about this? He would have to be crazy not to accept these welcome gifts.

Xuan Guang and Hua Jun looked at each other, then bid their farewells and left the Hidden Spirit Sect.

“Just left like that?” Xu Fan felt something was off.

Only later did Xu Fan understand why those upper realm forces had sent these two down here.

Xuan Guang and Hua Jun were practically visiting him every day.

Whenever they got a chance, they would chat with Xu Fan about everything.

From the topography and landscape of the Immortal World to the leading forces there.

From the everyday life of common folks in the Immortal World to which regions had a higher probability of producing geniuses.

Even though Xu Fan resisted, he had to admit that he found the content very attractive.