Chapter 760: Reforging Dharma Artifacts (II)
Chu Minglian examined them carefully, but Kongheng was the first to speak, his voice thoughtful, "This fan looks like something from the Helian Family. As for the robe... hard to say, but it carries an ancient aura."
Chu Minglian paused, slightly surprised by the monk’s sharp insight. He then showed his own depth of knowledge and said softly, "I've never been to the north, so I can’t speak much on the fan. But the robe, there’s definitely something to it."
He lifted the snowy-white robe, examined the turquoise feathers on its shoulders, and carefully studied the patterns embroidered on it before speaking in a low voice, "There is a ninety percent chance this is from the Wanglin Sect of Ning State."
Wanglin Sect...
Li Qinghong had heard of that immortal sect before; her family’s Wanglin Blossom technique also originated from them. But a sudden doubt rose in her heart, He claims to be a rogue cultivator... yet his knowledge is so precise. It seems his inheritance must be a long-standing one...
Chu Minglian examined the robe carefully, clicking his tongue in admiration before continuing, "The Wanglin Sect is composed mostly of women. This dharma robe reflects that delicate feminine touch. They’ve long followed the ancient system of separating sect halls by region. The thirty-six feather patches arranged in two rings likely represent the various sub-temples under their governance."
Li Qinghong listened intently and nodded, "Senior, your insight is impressive... May I ask, what is the strength of this sect?"
"They call themselves an upper sect, so of course they have Golden Core Realm cultivators." Chu Minglian sighed, as though suddenly remembering something, and added, "My Chu family originally came from Jiangbei, so naturally, I know of them..."
"Chu... the Chu family from which prefecture?"
Only now did Li Qinghong realize that Chu Minglian had a family background too. She had thought him to be from a minor lineage, which would have explained his lack of reputation. But since he had reached the Foundation Establishment Realm, he ought to have belonged to a proper cultivation family.
Chu Minglian’s aged eyes narrowed slightly as he adjusted his red robes. A hint of melancholy touched his voice as he answered, "It was once a small family... but now there’s no Chu Family left to speak of."