《Martial Arts: Starting With Immortal Cultivation, the Female Warriors Are All Broken》 Chapter 1 - Eighteen Years Chapter 1Eighteen Years Beili, Snow Moon City. Outside the city gate of Snow Moon City stood a young man in white robes. The young man had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, a face as wless as jade, and eyes as bright as the stars. ¡°It¡¯s been more than a month, and I¡¯ve finally arrived at Snow Moon City¡­¡± Looking at the towering city walls before him, Jiang Che felt a bit sentimental. He was originally a university student from Blue Star, who inexplicably transmigrated to this world after helping an elderly woman cross the street. While he was still an infant, he was adopted by Daoist Qinglong. At first, Jiang Che thought he had merely traveled to an ordinary ancient dynasty. It wasn¡¯t until he started learning martial arts from Daoist Qinglong at the age of six that he realized he had entered a world of martial arts. Daoist Qinglong was an old friend of Huang Shang, the national master of the Song Dynasty. Due to their long-standing friendship, Daoist Qinglong obtained the Nine Yin Manual, Huang Shang¡¯s life¡¯s work, from him. Jiang Che, having a natural Dao body, had all his meridians unblocked from birth, meaning there were no bottlenecks in his cultivation. When Daoist Qinglong passed away when Jiang Che was ten, he mourned for him for three years before beginning his travels around the world. With the Nine Yin Manual and his innate Dao body, Jiang Che gained quite a reputation within the Song Dynasty¡¯s borders over the years. His cultivation advanced swiftly, reaching the fifth level of Grandmaster! To be at the fifth level of Grandmaster at eighteen years old was already considered a remarkable talent! In this world, cultivation levels were roughly divided into: Soul Realm, Innate Realm, Master Realm, Grandmaster Realm, Heavenly Realm, Heavenly Immortal Realm, and so on. Each realm had nine levels. On the entire Jiuzhou Continent, there were probably very few strong individuals at the Tian Ren Da Changsheng level. Since Heavenly realm experts rarely appeared, with the Nine Yin Manual in hand, Jiang Che could establish himself in an invincible position. In Beili, his level should correspond to the early stage of Great Freedom hereafter referred to as Grandmaster. It was also due to these five years of travel that Jiang Che finally realized the true nature of the world he hade to. The Jiuzhou Continent was vast beyond measure, with rivers stretching for countless miles. Many nations were spread across the continent, constantly vying for dominance. There wererge countries like Qin, Song, Han, Sui, Ming, Beili, Liyang, and smaller nations like Tibet, Dali, and Japan. There were also numerous martial arts factions, including Snow Moon City, Wushuang City, Peach Blossom Pce, the Beggar Sect, Dark River, and the Hundred Intelligence Hall. A month ago, while Jiang Che was traveling through Ming, he suddenly awakened his system. The system was called the Sign-In System, and it would only activate once he reached Snow Moon City in Beili. Thus, Jiang Che spent over a month, traveling thousands of miles to reach Snow Moon City, killing several horses along the way. Taking a deep breath to suppress his wandering thoughts, Jiang Che entered Snow Moon City. Now that he had arrived, he wasn¡¯t in a rush to activate the system. ¡°I wonder what time period this is. Has the story started yet¡­¡± After finding an inn by the roadside, Jiang Che sat by the window and gave a few silver coins to the waiter to bring some good wine and food. He then began to mumble to himself. Although he had never watched Youth Songs of Chu* before transmigrating, Jiang Che was a huge fan of online novels in his previous life. With Li Hanyi having reced Huang Rong in the hearts of many transmigrators, Jiang Che had naturally heard of her. [Referring to a Chinese novel] If I can¡¯t win over Li Hanyi, how can I even call himself a transmigrator? Besides, it¡¯s human nature to admire beauty. Now that I have awakened his system and be the true child of destiny, I no longer need to spend his days in arduous cultivation like before. How can I not experience the beauties of the Jiuzhou? What¡¯s youth without indulging in romance? ¡­ ¡°Sir, your food is here. Please enjoy¡­¡± The waiter quickly brought the wine and dishes. Jiang Che began to savor the meal slowly. The food in Snow Moon City was different from that of the Song Dynasty, with a unique vor. After eating and drinking his fill, Jiang Che booked a room and then headed to the inn¡¯s second floor. After bathing and changing clothes, Jiang Che beganmunicating with the system in his mind. ¡°System?¡± ¡°I¡¯m here, Host.¡± A cold, emotionless prompt sounded in Jiang Che¡¯s mind. ¡°Tell me what you do.¡± ¡°Understood, Host.¡± ¡°This system is called the Sign-In System and has two panels: Sign-In and Tasks.¡± ¡°The host can sign in every day to receive random rewards. At the end of each month, a special sign-in gift pack will be awarded.¡± ¡°The system will also issue random tasks and sign-in tasks. Completing tasks will grant rewards.¡± ¡°What happens if I fail a task?¡± Jiang Che asked curiously. He remembered reading novels where some ridiculous systems forced the host toplete all kinds of tasks. ¡°There will be no penalties. Tasks have no time limit. If the host fails toplete a task, the system will simply stop refreshing new tasks.¡± After hearing this, Jiang Che finally felt at ease. He then asked with anticipation, ¡°Is there a newbie gift pack?¡± ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for receiving one Newbie Gift Pack. Would you like to open it?¡± ¡°Yes!¡± ¡°Ding, opening Newbie Gift Pack¡­¡± ¡¾Trantor note on stages of cultivation:¡¿
Soul Realm 1st (Hou Tian)
Innate Realm 2nd (Xian Tian)
Master Realm 3rd (Zong Shi)
Grandmaster Realm 4th (Da Zong Shi)
Heavenly Realm 5th (Tian Ren)
Heavenly Immortal Realm 6th (Tian Ren Da Changsheng)
Chapter 2 - Invincible at the Beginning! Others Practice Martial Arts While I Practice Immortality? Chapter 2Invincible at the Beginning! Others Practice Martial Arts While I Practice Immortality? ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining ten years of internal energy¡­¡± ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining the divine weapon, Seven-Star Abyss Dragon Sword¡­¡± ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining the immortal-grade technique, Five Elements Spiritual Technique¡­¡± ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining one God-Tier Second Profession Card¡­¡± Immortal-grade technique! Looking at the Five Elements Spiritual Technique rewarded by the system, Jiang Che¡¯s breathing became rapid! The Jiuzhou was vast, and naturally, it was not short of various legends of immortals. Jiang Che had heard many of them. To use martial arts to enter the Dao, only those who truly reached the legendary Heavenly Immortal realm could be considered to have stepped onto the path of longevity, increasing their lifespan by 300 years! Even warriors of the ninth level of Tian Ren were still merely mortal bodies if they couldn¡¯t break through to Heavenly Immortal. At best, they could only extend their life by 60 years. Heavenly Immortal was considered the first step on the road to immortality! Now that he had obtained an immortal-grade technique, did this mean immortality was within reach? ¡°System, what does the God-Tier Secondary Profession Card mean?¡± Suppressing his excitement, Jiang Che curiously asked. ¡°The God-Tier Secondary Profession Card allows the host to upgrade any skill to the god-tier level, including brewing, cooking, music, chess, calligraphy, medicine, etc.¡± ¡°System, I choose God-Tier Medicine¡­¡± Without any hesitation, Jiang Che directly chose god-tier medical skills after hearing the system¡¯s exnation. After all, among all the professions, medical skills were the most practical. As for music, chess, and calligraphy, those could wait¡ªthere would be more opportunities in the future. ¡°Ding, beginning the knowledge infusion¡­¡± As the system¡¯s notification fell, a vast amount of knowledge, including various medical experiences, suddenly flooded into Jiang Che¡¯s mind. ¡­ ¡°Ah¡­¡± By the time the moon hung high in the sky and night had fully fallen, Jiang Che had finally finished digesting the massive amount of knowledge in his mind. Fortunately, he was already a fifth-level Grandmaster; otherwise, the sudden influx of so much knowledge might have driven him insane! After absorbing the god-tier medical skills, Jiang Che realized just how correct his decision had been. ording to the system¡¯s ssification, the medical immortal Xin Baicao, who was in Beili, was only at the grandmaster level, whereas Jiang Che was a whole level above him! It could be said that there was no illness in the world he couldn¡¯t cure, and even reviving the dead was not out of the question! ¡°System, I want to ept the infusion of ten years of internal energy!¡± ¡°Ding, beginning the infusion¡­¡± As the infusion began, Jiang Che¡¯s cultivation level rapidly soared! Grandmaster level six. Grandmaster level seven. Grandmaster level eight. Grandmaster level nine. ¡­ It wasn¡¯t until Jiang Che reached the ninth level of Grandmaster that his cultivation finally stopped. After feeling the internal energy within his body, Jiang Che nodded in satisfaction. Since it was a direct infusion from the system, Jiang Che didn¡¯t feel any difort or instability. Having reached the ninth level of Grandmaster, the next step was half-step Heavenly Realm. As long as he crossed this threshold, he could truly break through to the Heavenly realm! The Jiuzhou Continent had countless Grandmaster warriors, but very few reached the Heavenly realm. Most geniuses spent their entire lives trapped at this level, unable to progress without exceptional fortune or talent. Breaking through to the Heavenly realm required a deep understanding of the world. Since everyone¡¯s cultivation techniques, talents, and paths were different, the way they broke through to the Heavenly realm also varied. Some people achieved sudden enlightenment and entered the Heavenly realm in an instant. Others spent ten years in training without sess. Some sought the path through duels, achieving enlightenment through their sword. ¡°System, begin the infusion of the Five Elements Spiritual Technique¡­¡± ¡­ At midnight, Jiang Che slowly opened his eyes, deeply astonished! Thanks to the system¡¯s infusion, Jiang Che had directly cultivated the Five Elements Spiritual Technique to perfection! (Stages: Entry, Minor Aplishment, Major Aplishment, Perfection) Now I understand why the system rated this method as an immortal-grade technique! As long as I convert all my internal energy into Five Elements Spiritual Energy, fighting opponents above my level would be effortless! Once cultivated to the highest level, the Five Elements Spiritual Technique would allow one to turn stones into gold, boil the seas, summon wind and rain, and bring dead wood back to life! It also included various spells, such as Earth Escape, Shrinking the Ground into an Inch, Limitless Horizons, Rain Summoning, me Dragon Art, and many other mystical abilities. Moreover, it was the perfect immortal Dao technique for him to cultivate. By continuously converting internal energy into Five Elements Spiritual Energy, itpletely solved the world¡¯s problem of insufficient spiritual energy for immortality cultivation! Now that Jiang Che had reached the ninth level of Grandmaster, if he switched to cultivating the Five Elements Spiritual Technique, even if he never broke through, his lifespan would be 300 years! Other warriors only gained 300 years of life after breaking through to the supreme Heavenly Immortal realm, while Jiang Che had already started at their endpoint! If he broke through to the Heavenly realm, his lifespan would increase by another 300 years! Not only would he possess various magical abilities, but his lifespan would also continue to extend, until he finally reached the realm of true immortality! At his current level, although his ninth-level Grandmaster cultivation seemed insufficient, it was still enough to wield these spells. ¡°System, start the sign-in¡­¡± ¡°Ding, sign-in sessful¡­¡± Chapter 3 - Five Elements Spiritual Root, Breaking Into the Ascension Pavilion! Chapter 3Five Elements Spiritual Root, Breaking Into the Ascension Pavilion! ¡°Ding, sign-in sessful. Congrattions, host, for acquiring a Five Elements Spiritual Root ¡Á1.¡± ¡°Five Elements Spiritual Root?¡± With the system¡¯s exnation, Jiang Che finally came to a sudden realization. Although he had obtained the Five Elements Spiritual Techniques, he didn¡¯t possess the corresponding Five Elements Spiritual Roots within his body. Without any spiritual root, no matter how talented one is, they can¡¯t cultivate the Five Elements Spiritual Techniques. Having just one spiritual root would allow one to cultivate one of the corresponding techniques. Now that he had fused with the Five Elements Spiritual Root, he could cultivate all five techniques! ¡°System, fuse the Five Elements Spiritual Root for me!¡± Unable to contain his excitement, Jiang Che immediately ordered. After fusing the spiritual root, he quickly began transforming the True Qi within his body into the Five Elements Spiritual Power! As the True Qi in his dantian was drainedpletely, five-colored spiritual energy began to manifest. ¡­ A night quietly passed. When Jiang Che had fully converted his internal energy, the sky was already bright. ¡°Hoo¡­¡± Jiang Che slowly opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. A night of cultivation hadn¡¯t left Jiang Che feeling the slightest bit fatigued, instead, he felt even more energized. ¡°System, open my attribute panel.¡± Host: Jiang Che Constitution: Five Elements Spiritual Body Cultivation Level: Grandmaster, Ninth Level Techniques: Nine Yin Manual (Perfect), Nine Yang Manual (Perfect), Graceful Wave Steps (Perfect), Five Elements Spiritual Technique (Perfect), Azure Dragon Sword Technique (Perfect) Second-Profession: God-Ties Medical Skills Weapon: Seven-Star Abyss Demon Sword Tasks: None Points: 0 ¡°System, what are points? What are they used for?¡± ncing at his attribute panel, Jiang Che asked curiously. Thanks to his foresight, Jiang Che had already obtained the Nine Yang Manual, the Divine Skill of Beili, and Graceful Wave Steps several years ago. The Azure Dragon Sword Technique had been passed down to him by Daoist Qinglong. The technique levels in this world were divided into Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. Other than the Azure Dragon Sword Technique and Graceful Wave Steps, all the techniques he practiced were Heaven-level techniques! Although they were only mid-grade Heaven techniques, not just anyone could have them. After all, Heaven-level techniques in this world were not asmon as cabbages on the roadside. Of course, now that he had the Five Elements Spiritual Techniques, he no longer needed to cultivate the Nine Yin and Nine Yang techniques. After all, no matter how exceptional these two techniques were, they were merely mortal martial arts and couldn¡¯tpare to the Five Elements Spiritual Techniques in any way. ¡°Points can be used to exchange items in the system store. The host can obtain points through sign-ins or system tasks.¡± Jiang Che took a nce at the system store. There was a wide variety of items, ranging from the mundane to the extraordinary. Toilet paper, chocte, hotpot base, Yang Mi¡¯s sexy photos¡­ Grand Heavenly Immortal Art, Immortal Execution Sword, Supreme Tai Chi Technique¡­ There is even something like Pangu¡¯s blood essence avable? But seeing all those countless zeros in the prices, Jiang Che quickly lost interest. ¡°System, I want to sign in.¡± ¡°Ding, congrattions to the host for obtaining ¡Á24 boxes of toilet paper.¡± Jiang Che: ¡­. ¡­ After having breakfast at the inn and settling the bill, Jiang Che headed straight towards the Ascension Pavilion not far away. Snow Moon City had four main scenic wonders: The Wind of Xiaguan, the Flowers of Shangguan, the Snow of Cangshan, and the Moon of Erhai. Only by passing through the Ascension Pavilion could one truly enter Snow Moon City, the city of these romantdscapes. The Wind of Xiaguan was no different from the winds of other cities in Beili that Jiang Che had seen. Just as he stepped out of the inn, the system¡¯s voice rang in his mind. ¡°Ding, a random task has been issued.¡± ¡°Young hero in splendid attire, please defeat Li Hanyi, Sikong Changfeng, and Bai Li Dongjun to be famous throughout thend.¡± ¡°Task reward: Legacy of the Drunken Sword Immortal.¡± ¡°Ding, a random task has been issued.¡± ¡°Please collect 100 Heaven-level techniques in this world. Each collected technique will reward 1,000 points. (Non-mandatory, the host can choose to ignore it.)¡± ¡°100 Heaven-level techniques?¡± ¡°Do the techniques I have already cultivated count?¡± Jiang Che asked curiously. ¡°They count¡­¡± After receiving the system¡¯s affirmative response, Jiang Che didn¡¯t ask further. When he had time, he could transcribe these techniques and exchange them with the system. ¡­ After finishing his conversation with the system, Jiang Che headed straight for the direction of the Ascension Pavilion. Without a rmendation letter, if he wanted to meet the three city lords of Snow Moon City, he¡¯d have to fight his way through the Ascension Pavilion. As soon as Jiang Che stepped into the Ascension Pavilion, the surrounding onlookers began whispering amongst themselves. ¡°Another young man challenging the Ascension Pavilion today. How many levels do you think he¡¯llst?¡± ¡°This young man is indeed handsome, but with such a frail appearance, he doesn¡¯t look like a martial artist. I bet he won¡¯t even make it past the first level!¡± ¡°Shut up, you wretched woman! ¡°My husband is the best in the world, he¡¯ll definitely make it through!¡± Although Jiang Che hadn¡¯t disyed anybat ability, his good looks had undoubtedly won over the surrounding female martial artists. Chapter 4 - Oops! It’s the Heartbeat... Chapter 4Oops! It¡¯s the Heartbeat¡­ Jiang Che ignored the surrounding chatter and strode confidently into the Ascension Pavilion. ¡°Young man, are you here to challenge the Pavilion too?¡± As soon as he entered the main hall, a youth in his early twenties blocked his way. Jiang Che nced at him. The youth¡¯s cultivation level was about the fifth stage of the Soul realmpletely beneath notice. ¡°That¡¯s right. What are the rules for challenging the Pavilion?¡± ¡°Simple, you just need to defeat me and¡ª¡± Before the youth could finish his sentence, Jiang Che knocked him out with a single punch. Without hesitation, Jiang Che continued to the second floor. ¡­ Upon reaching the tenth floor, Jiang Che finally began to take things a bit more seriously. The guardian of this floor was a martial artist at the peak of the Innate realm. Even though he was stronger, Jiang Che still defeated him with a single, straightforward punch. After reaching the thirteenth floor, a young man appeared in front of him. Jiang Che scanned him¡ªhis cultivation level waste-stage Innate realm, even weaker than the guardian of the tenth floor. Though he found it odd, Jiang Che didn¡¯t think much of it and once again defeated him with a single punch. ¡°Kid, this floor tests your gambling skills¡­¡± Poor Luo Mingxuan was smacked aside by Jiang Che before he could finish speaking. Jiang Che kept walking, heading straight to the fourteenth floor. The person who appeared on the fourteenth floor surprised Jiang Che. In front of him stood a young girl who seemed even younger than the person on the previous floor. Her skin was fair, her features delicate, with elegant eyebrows and almond-shaped eyes. She held a silver spear, dressed in red, giving off a heroic and valiant aura. ¡°Hey, are you here to challenge the Pavilion as well?¡± When Sikong Qianluo saw Jiang Cheing up the stairs, her eyes lit up, and she eagerly asked. It wasn¡¯t because of anything else¡ªthis young man was simply too handsome! Snow Moon City was known for its beautiful scenery, and the people here were quite attractive. But in all her years, Sikong Qianluo had never seen anyone more handsome than Jiang Che. Dressed in white, like snow, tall and elegant, with eyes like stars and lips red as cherries. A sword hung at his waist, his figure tall and straight, exuding an ethereal aura like an immortal banished to the mortal realm. Especially after Jiang Che had begun cultivating the Five Elements Spiritual Techniques, he carried a celestial charm that made Sikong Qianluo nce at him more than once. Oh no! This must be what falling in love feels like! ¡°Yes.¡± ¡°Atst, someone worthy¡­¡± Jiang Che nodded, his gaze sweeping over the girl. She was about eighteen or neen, her cultivation had already reached the third stage of the Grandmaster realm¡ªearly stages of the Free Spirit Domain. Not bad, a little genius. ¡°What do you mean by that?¡± Sikong Qianluo was a bit confused by Jiang Che¡¯s crypticment. ¡°Nothing, let¡¯s begin.¡± Jiang Che shook his head, his interest slightly piqued. ¡°All right, be careful then!¡± ¡°Piercing Spear Style!¡± Without wasting time, Sikong Qianluo leveled her Silver Moon Spear and leaped toward Jiang Che. Her face was solemn as she immediatelyunched her ultimate move. She couldn¡¯t see through this young man at all. His cultivation was definitely not beneath hers; otherwise, he wouldn¡¯t have made it to the fourteenth floor. Jiang Che drew his Seven-Star Abyss Dragon Sword and exchanged several moves with Sikong Qianluo. After a few dozen exchanges, Jiang Che¡¯s sword shed, and the Silver Moon Spear flew from Sikong Qianluo¡¯s hand. Outmatched, Sikong Qianluo fell heavily to the floor of the pavilion. Jiang Che nced at her before heading toward the fifteenth floor. ¡°Bastard!¡± ¡°Not even a hint of pity for the fairer sex!¡± Watching Jiang Che¡¯s departing figure, Sikong Qianluo gritted her teeth in frustration. She wouldn¡¯t forget this grudge! ¡°Ouch¡­¡± Rubbing her sore ass, Sikong Qianluo frowned and headed toward a nearby chair. ¡­ Upon reaching the fifteenth floor, Jiang Che was greeted by the sight of a stunning beauty. She wore a light purple gown, her features exquisite, with skin as white as jade, radiant and beautiful like a flower in bloom. She stood about 1.7 meters tall, her figure voluptuous, with a narrow waist and shapely hips. Her abundant curves made it hard for anyone to look away. Jiang Che nced at her for a moment before withdrawing his gaze. For such a peerless beauty to appear in the Ascension Pavilion, her identity was clear: she was none other than Yin Luoxia, one of Snow Moon City¡¯s famed Four Beauties. She had long held the top spot on Beili¡¯s list of most beautiful women. ¡°Young man, care to ce a little bet with me?¡± Yin Luoxia¡¯s eyes sparkled with admiration as she looked at Jiang Che, intrigued. From Jiang Che, she couldn¡¯t sense any fluctuation of inner strength. There are only two possibilities¡ªeither he is a weak schr with no martial skills, or his cultivation far surpasses my own. Since he reached the fifteenth floor, it¡¯s impossible for him to have no cultivation. Though I am at the third stage of the Grandmaster realm, I can¡¯t see through him at all. Just how strong is this youth? Her pupils shrank slightly as she became more cautious in her thoughts. Chapter 5 - One Palm to Sever Rivers, Fairy Luoxia! Chapter 5One Palm to Sever Rivers, Fairy Luoxia! ¡°As long as I defeat you, I can challenge the three lords of Snow Moon City, right?¡± After ncing at Yin Luoxia, Jiang Che asked curiously. This was his first time in Snow Moon City, and he had heard that after passing the eighth floor of the Ascension Pavilion, one could join the city, and uponpleting the challenge, one could face the three city lords in a sword duel. Since the system had issued this task, Jiang Che naturally aimed to defeat the three lords, especially since he had his eyes on the inheritance of the Drunken Sword Immortal! ¡°That¡¯s right,¡± Yin Luoxia nodded. ¡°In that case, let¡¯s begin!¡± Without further hesitation, Jiang Che swiftly appeared before Yin Luoxia, unleashing a strike with his Nine Yin Divine w. Facing this sudden and swift attack, Yin Luoxia couldn¡¯t afford to be careless and quickly engaged Jiang Che in battle. ¡°One Palm to Sever Rivers!¡± An Innate Realm martial artist could project their true qi, and a grandmaster could kill within ten meters. At the level of a great grandmaster, a martial artist¡¯s techniques could take shape through internal energy, vastly amplifying theirbat power. Boom! With a deafening explosion, wood splinters flew, and the entire fifteenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion began to shake precariously. The one who felt it most directly was none other than Sikong Qianluo, still on the fourteenth floor. ¡°This is bad!¡± Sensing the disturbance from above, her face changed, and she quickly stood up from her seat. Exiting the pavilion, she rushed towards the City Lord¡¯s residence, shouting as she went, ¡°Dad, something¡¯s wrong!¡± ¡°Someone¡¯s about to tear down the Ascension Pavilion again!¡± ¡­ Back on the fifteenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion, after exchanging blows, Yin Luoxia was forced to retreat several dozen steps before she could steady herself. ¡°Hmph¡­¡± She let out a muffled groan and took a deep breath, suppressing the urge to cough up blood. ¡°You¡¯ve won¡­¡± She gave Jiang Che a deep look before speaking. Although they had only exchanged a single move, Yin Luoxia knew she was no match for this young man. There is no point in stubbornly fighting to the death. To defeat me with just one move, the opponent had to be at least at the fifth stage of the Grandmaster realm! Moreover, Jiang Che seems to be only around seventeen or eighteen. When did Beili produce such a peerless genius? Could he be the Wushuang of Wushuang City? ¡°Thank you for going easy,¡± Jiang Che cupped his hands, a slight smile appearing on his face. Since it was just apetition, there was no need for him to go all out. ¡°Qianluo has already gone to inform Sikong Changfeng. Wait here for a moment.¡± ¡­ ¡°Father, something terrible has happened!¡± After leaving the Ascension Pavilion, Sikong Qianluo ran all the way back to the City Lord¡¯s residence. She found Sikong Changfeng in the garden pavilion, ying chess with Bai Li Dongjun, while nearby, Li Hanyi was practicing swordsmanship. Li Hanyi, dressed in white, wielded her sword with fluid grace, surrounded by a flurry of peach blossoms. It was a breathtaking sight, leaving one in awe. Li Hanyi was practicing the sword technique she had created, Moonlit Flower Morning, which she had developed after seeking out peach blossoms during her travels to the south years ago. ¡°Qianluo is here¡­¡± ¡°What¡¯s going on?¡± After cing a chess piece, Sikong Changfeng smiled at his daughter, unconcerned despite her anxious demeanor. Since Qianluo showed no signs of injury, he was at ease. ¡°Someone¡­ Someone has reached the fifteenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion and is fighting Fairy Luoxia. They¡¯re about to tear the ce apart!¡± Sikong Qianluo panted as she exined. ¡°What?¡± Upon hearing this, Sikong Changfeng¡¯s expression shifted, and he immediately abandoned the chess game, striding swiftly out of the pavilion. As the steward of Snow Moon City and its finances, Sikong Changfeng couldn¡¯t tolerate anyone damaging the Ascension Pavilion¡ªafter all, it was all his hard-earned silver! Bai Li Dongjun, his senior disciple, was a notorious drunkard, often elusive and unreliable. His second disciple, Li Hanyi, was cold and solitary, only interested in practicing her swordsmanship. Neither of them ever concerned themselves with the city¡¯s affairs. Snow Moon City¡¯s current prosperity¡ªrecognized as the foremost city of Beili and a sacrednd for martial artists across the kingdom¡ªwasrgely thanks to Sikong Changfeng¡¯s efforts. ¡°Qianluo, how old is this person who¡¯s challenging the pavilion?¡± Bai Li Dongjun took a swig of wine, his drunken state apparent, but curiosity flickered in his eyes. The Ascension Pavilion had rules¡ªonly those under twenty could attempt the challenge. For someone to reach the fifteenth floor and be on par with Yin Luoxia, they had to at least be at the third stage of the Great Grandmaster realm! Though still far from his own level, such a young martial artist in Snow Moon City was certainly worth noting¡ªwhether friend or foe. ¡°About eighteen or neen, I¡¯d say, probably around my age¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo thought for a moment before answering. Jiang Che definitely didn¡¯t look older than twenty¡ªhe hadn¡¯t even reached adulthood yet. Upon hearing this, Li Hanyi, who had been practicing her swordsmanship nearby, also paused. Exchanging a nce with Bai Li Dongjun, she retrieved a mask from beside her and put it on before heading toward the Ascension Pavilion alongside him. ¡°Master, Senior Brother, wait for me!¡± ¡­ Chapter 6 - Is There Such a Monster in the Song Dynasty? Chapter 6Is There Such a Monster in the Song Dynasty? After leaving the City Lord¡¯s residence, Sikong Changfeng hastily made his way toward the Ascension Pavilion. Upon arriving, he was relieved to see that while the pavilion was still intact, the fifteenth floor had been destroyed. He had feared that the twobatants might have demolished the entire pavilion, and that would have been an unthinkable disaster for him. However, the destruction of the fifteenth floor was not something he could easily let slide. Unable to contain his anger, Sikong Changfeng didn¡¯t bother with the stairs; with a few quick leaps, he reached the fifteenth floor. Once there, he finally saw the situation clearly. Fairy Luoxia was sitting cross-legged, seemingly meditating to adjust her breathing. After a quick nce, Sikong Changfeng rxed, realizing that Yin Luoxia wasn¡¯t injured, though her energy was somewhat unstable. It was obvious that she had lost the duel. Sikong Changfeng shifted his gaze to the young man not far away, and his pupils contracted in surprise! The auraing from Jiang Che gave him a sense of pressure, indicating that the youth¡¯s cultivation level was at least on par with his own¡ªlikely a ninth-stage Great Grandmaster or even approaching the level of a Half-Step Heavenly Realm! ¡°Who are you?¡± ¡°Why are you causing trouble in Snow Moon City?¡± Sikong Changfeng narrowed his eyes slightly, his mind alert. This young man appeared to be only eighteen, yet his strength was extraordinary. Instinctively, Sikong Changfeng assumed Jiang Che must be a prodigy raised by some powerful force. His mind raced as he tried to recall if he had ever offended such a figure. Could this be an enemy of his senior brothersing to seek revenge? ¡°You must be Sikong Changfeng, the City Lord, right?¡± ¡°There¡¯s been a misunderstanding. My name is Jiang Che, from the Song Dynasty, with no sect or master. I¡¯m just a wandering swordsman. Today, I came to challenge the Sword Immortal of Snow Moon City. ¡°Earlier, I identally overdid it and ended up destroying the fifteenth floor of the Ascension Pavilion. I hope you won¡¯t hold it against me.¡± Jiang Che spoke with a calm smile, not intending to provoke any further hostility. After all, it was true that destroying part of the pavilion was his fault. Seeing Sikong Changfeng¡¯s wary look, Jiang Che quickly exined his intentions. ¡°A wandering swordsman from the Song Dynasty?¡± Sikong Changfeng was taken aback, momentarily confused. In recent years, the Song Dynasty had been in decline, with few notable rising stars apart from the Five Greats of Song, the National Schr Huangshang, and Southern Murong and Northern Qiao Feng¡ªboth of whom were nearing thirty and couldn¡¯t be considered ¡°new talents¡± anymore. Since when had a prodigy like Jiang Che appeared in the Song Dynasty? Jiang Che merely smiled, saying nothing further. Within the Song Dynasty, his looks had already overshadowed his martial prowess, earning him the title of the most handsome man in the Song Dynasty. ¡°Since you¡¯re here to challenge my second disciple, please wait for a moment. I¡¯ll summon him now¡­¡± Sikong Changfeng¡¯s mind raced, unsure if Jiang Che¡¯s ims were true. He would have someone investigateter. Few knew that the Snow Moon Sword Immortal, ranked among the Five Sword Immortals of Beili, was actually a stunning beauty, as Li Hanyi often wore a ghost mask in public. ¡°Please, City Lord, wait a moment¡­¡± Jiang Che stopped Sikong Changfeng just as he was about to leave. Seeing Sikong¡¯s suspicious gaze, Jiang Che added, ¡°I¡¯d like to exchange a few moves with you, City Lord, if you¡¯d oblige.¡± ¡°Very well!¡± Sikong Changfeng¡¯s eyes narrowed but he didn¡¯t refuse. The boy had destroyed his fifteenth floor, and he was already fuming inside. ¡°It¡¯s not convenient to fight here; let¡¯s go to Erhai Lake!¡± With that, Sikong Changfeng¡¯s figure flickered, disappearing in an instant. Jiang Che followed closely behind. ¡­ When Bai Li Dongjun, Li Hanyi, and Sikong Qianluo arrived at the top of the Ascension Pavilion, they found only Yin Luoxia, still meditating¡ªJiang Che and Sikong Changfeng were nowhere to be seen. Sikong Qianluo, ncing around in confusion, asked, ¡°Sister Luoxia, where are my father and that troublemaker?¡± ¡°They went to Erhai Lake to fight,¡± Yin Luoxia repliedzily, ncing at Li Hanyi. ¡°That young man¡¯s name is Jiang Che, from the Song Dynasty. He doesn¡¯t belong to any sect and came today to challenge Li Hanyi.¡± She had overheard their conversation and was equally curious. When had the Song Dynasty produced such an outstanding young talent? So young, yet already so powerful! ¡°In that case, let¡¯s go take a look.¡± Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s interest was piqued, and in a sh, he darted towards Erhai Lake, with Li Hanyi following right behind him. Yin Luoxia was about to follow when Sikong Qianluo stopped her. ¡°Sister Luoxia, wait for me!¡± ¡°Sister Luoxia, take me with you, please!¡± Sikong Qianluo tugged at Yin Luoxia¡¯s sleeve, pouting yfully. Though she thought Jiang Che was a troublemaker, he was quite handsome, and she didn¡¯t want her father to injure him too badly. Although she wasn¡¯t sure how strong Jiang Che was, she was certain he couldn¡¯t defeat her father. After all, Sikong Changfeng was the renowned Spear Immortal of Beili, and there was no way a boy like Jiang Che could match him. Since there was a vast gap between each martial realm, Sikong Qianluo, at her third-stage Grandmaster level, knew she wouldn¡¯t be able to catch up with the others. By the time she arrived, the fight would probably be over. ¡°All right.¡± Yin Luoxia patted Sikong Qianluo on the head, clearly delighted by her endearing ¡°sister¡± act, and didn¡¯t refuse her request. ¡°Hehe, Sister Luoxia is the best!¡± PS: Martial stages exined¡ªInnate Realm is equivalent to Vajra Realm; Master is equivalent to Carefree Earth Realm; Great Grandmaster is equivalent to Carefree Heaven Realm; Heavenly Realm is equivalent to Divine Wanderer Realm. Chapter 7 - Sikong Qianluo: Wu Wu Wuu, Father, Don’t Die! Chapter 7Sikong Qianluo: Wu Wu Wuu, Father, Don¡¯t Die! When Yin Luoxia brought Sikong Qianluo to Erhai Lake, Sikong Changfeng and Jiang Che were already confronting each other in the sky above theke, while Bai Li Dongjun and Li Hanyi observed from below. ¡°This young man is no ordinary figure¡­¡± ¡°At such a young age, to have reached the Ninth Stage of the Grandmaster Realm¡­ truly terrifying.¡± Bai Li Dongjun nced at the two figures in the sky, a flicker of wariness in his eyes. As a half-step Heavenly Realm expert, he could easily discern that this young man¡¯s cultivation was on par with Li Hanyi and Sikong Changfeng, both at the Ninth Stage of the Grandmaster Realm. How did such an extraordinary talent emerge from the Song Dynasty without my knowledge? With his abilities, he can rival even the Five Greats of Song. ¡°Indeed, he is remarkably strong,¡± Li Hanyi nodded solemnly, her heart growing heavy. At twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, Li Hanyi had yet to reach the half-step Heavenly Realm and was also at the Ninth Stage of the Grandmaster Realm. Their conversation seemed calm, but on the sidelines, Yin Luoxia and Sikong Qianluo were utterly stunned. ¡°Master, did you say his cultivation has already reached the Ninth Stage of the Grandmaster Realm?¡± Sikong Qianluo asked skeptically, her face a mixture of disbelief. In Beili, the Hidden Dragon Rankings ced the strongest at only the Ninth Stage of the Master Realm. For someone of my age to have achieved such terrifying cultivation¡­ ¡°Indeed,¡± Bai Li Dongjun affirmed gravely, his earlier drunkenness dissipating. This young man¡¯s strength was overwhelming, leaving Bai Li Dongjun wondering if his intentions were truly amicable. After receiving Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s confirmation, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s enthusiasm visibly dampened. She had always considered herself a prodigy, with a ce on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, butpared to Jiang Che, her achievements seemed trivial. At just the Third Stage of the Master Realm, she realized that Jiang Che could obliterate her effortlessly with one hand. Meanwhile, Yin Luoxia¡¯s gaze remained fixed on the confrontation above theke, her thoughts unreadable. ¡­ In the sky above Erhai Lake, Jiang Che and Sikong Changfeng stood face-to-face, their expressions tense. ¡°City Lord Sikong, please enlighten me,¡± Jiang Che spoke first, drawing the Seven Star Abyss Dragon Sword from his waist. The power of the Five Elements surged into the de, causing it to vibrate intensely. ¡°zing Heaven me!¡± Jiang Che made his move without hesitation, unleashing a devastating strike imbued with the power of fire. A zing sword energy, dozens of feet long, shot toward Sikong Changfeng with overwhelming force. Sikong Changfeng¡¯s expression changed as he hurriedly countered with his signature skill, astonished to find Jiang Che adept not only in swordsmanship but also in fire-element techniques. The fiery sword energy carried a lethal aura, forcing Sikong Changfeng to take the attack seriously. ¡°Dragon Breaker!¡± He unleashed his own ultimate move, meeting Jiang Che¡¯s fiery onught head-on. When the fiery sword energy finally dissipated, Sikong Changfeng staggered back dozens of steps, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. ¡°This¡­¡± On thekeside, Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s face turned grave at the sight. Although he had sensed Jiang Che¡¯s profound strength, he had not expected him to overpower Sikong Changfeng so decisively in a single move. Li Hanyi¡¯s eyes brightened, a flicker of battle intent arising in her heart. For the past two years, she had roamed Beili, challenging countless experts. It had been a long time since she had encountered an opponent of this caliber. ¡°That brat¡­ he¡¯s ridiculously strong,¡± Sikong Qianluo muttered, covering her mouth in shock. Moments earlier, she had worried about Jiang Che being hurt by her father. Now, she found herself fearing for her father¡¯s safety instead. ¡­ Above Erhai Lake, Jiang Che, observing that Sikong Changfeng had stabilized his breathing, smiled faintly andunched another fierce attack. The absence of a system notification indicating victory told Jiang Che that Sikong Changfeng still had strength left in reserve. ¡°Ice Spirit Sword Technique!¡± Jiang Che invoked the Water Spirit Technique¡¯s ultimate skill, swinging his sword decisively. Instantly, Erhai Lake churned violently, forming a massive whirlpool. Towering waves surged, freezing mid-air into countless ice spikes aimed at Sikong Changfeng. Unwavering, Sikong Changfeng activated his protective energy shield to fend off the assault. However, his defense faltered quickly under the relentless barrage, and several ice spikes pierced his abdomen, with others embedding across his body. ¡°Urgh!¡± Blood spurted from Sikong Changfeng¡¯s mouth as he plummeted into Erhai Lake, creating towering waves, his fate uncertain. ¡°Father!¡± Sikong Qianluo¡¯s face turned pale as she moved to dive after him, but Jiang Che was quicker. He reached the spot where Sikong Changfeng had fallen and retrieved him, leaping back to thekeside in an instant. Depositing the wounded Sikong Changfeng on the shore, Jiang Che¡¯s expression grew slightly awkward. Initially, he had only wanted to test the limits of his Five Elements Technique, unaware that Sikong Changfeng would be unable to withstand even seventy percent of his strength. ¡°Cough¡­ cough¡­¡± Sikong Changfeng spat out a few mouthfuls ofke water before losing consciousness entirely, his body temperature plummeting, and his form starting to crystallize. ¡°Father!¡± Tears welled up in Sikong Qianluo¡¯s eyes as she desperately shook Sikong Changfeng, forgetting to scold Jiang Che in her panic. Chapter 8 - Sikong Qianluo’s Thumping Heart Chapter 8Sikong Qianluo¡¯s Thumping Heart Bai Li Dongjun, Li Hanyi, and Yin Luoxia all red at Jiang Che with hostility, ready to risk their lives in a confrontation at any moment. ¡°Miss Sikong, I can heal the city lord. Let me examine his injuries,¡± Jiang Che said, ignoring the murderous stares from Bai Li Dongjun and the others. With his five-element spiritual power, healing Sikong Changfeng was not a challenge, especially since wood spiritual power symbolized vitality. Even if Sikong Changfeng were already dead, Jiang Che was confident that with some spiritual medicine, he could bring him back to life. Moreover, he possessed God-Tier medical skills. ¡°Are you serious?¡± Sikong Qianluo stopped crying and looked at Jiang Che with suspicion. ¡°Of course, I¡¯m serious. Let me give it a try.¡± Without further exnation, Jiang Che approached Sikong Changfeng and knelt beside him. Sikong Qianluo sensibly moved aside to give him space. Jiang Che ced his hand over Sikong Changfeng¡¯s lower abdomen, channeling wood spiritual power to repair the internal damage caused by the ice spikes. The injuries to Sikong Changfeng¡¯s organs and meridians began to heal. Under the stunned gazes of everyone present, the ice spikes on Sikong Changfeng¡¯s body were expelled, his wounds began closing, and hisplexion turned rosy again. ¡°It¡¯s done,¡± Jiang Che said, withdrawing his hand. Under everyone¡¯s astonished gaze, Sikong Changfeng quickly regained consciousness. With a swift movement, Sikong Changfeng leapt up from the ground and began scolding Jiang Che. ¡°You brat! We agreed to spar, not for you to take my life!¡± Sikong Changfeng looked furious, though his heart still held a trace of fear. He had felt death looming over him just moments ago. ¡°I only used seventy percent of my strength. Who told you to be so weak?¡± Jiang Che replied disdainfully, curling his lip. It seemed he had overestimated Sikong Changfeng. Sikong Changfeng: ¡­. Bai Li Dongjun: ¡­. Yin Luoxia: ¡­. Li Hanyi: ¡­. Among the entire Northern Li, only Jiang Che would dare call Sikong Changfeng weak. ¡°Father, are you okay?¡± Sikong Qianluo was the first to recover, crying andughing as she clung to Sikong Changfeng¡¯s arm and inspected his injuries. ¡°I¡¯m fine now. Who saved me?¡± Sikong Changfeng felt his body in disbelief. There was no trace of the severe injuries he had sustained earlier. ¡°Ha ha ha!¡± ¡°It was Brother Jiang who saved you! I never thought Brother Jiang, despite his young age, would not only possess extraordinary martial skills but also such incredible medical abilities!¡± Bai Li Dongjun said with deep emotion. His impression of Jiang Che rose yet another level, and he had begun regarding him as an equal. Recalling the sword technique Jiang Che had demonstrated earlier, Bai Li Dongjun admitted to himself that even he wouldn¡¯t have been able to block it. ¡°Did you really save me?¡± Feeling the vitality coursing through his body, Sikong Changfeng looked at Jiang Che with a fiery gaze, his eyes gleaming. As Xin Baicao*¡¯s disciple, Sikong Changfeng knew how severe his injuries had been. His meridians were shattered, and his organs were crushed¡ªinjuries even his master couldn¡¯t heal. Yet Jiang Che had restored him to full health in less than fifteen minutes. [*Medical Immortal famous in Beili] Just how terrifying were this young man¡¯s medical skills? No¡­ this must be the result of some supreme cultivation technique. The vitality lingering in my dantian can¡¯t be fake! ¡°Why are you looking at me like that? I¡¯m not into that kind of thing!¡± Jiang Che stepped back warily, putting some distance between them. Sikong Changfeng: ¡­. ¡°Pfft!¡± Yin Luoxia couldn¡¯t help butugh, covering her mouth. Even the corner of Li Hanyi¡¯s lips under her mask twitched upward slightly. ¡°Who the hell is into that kind of thing!¡± ¡°I was thinking that your abundant vitality might be the key to saving Ruoyi.¡± Sikong Changfeng ground his teeth in frustration. Ye Ruoyi, born with a congenital heart defect, had always been frail. Now, Jiang Che¡¯s vitality-rich energy gave Sikong Changfeng a glimmer of hope. If Jiang Che¡¯s energy could mend his broken meridians, it might also cure Ye Ruoyi¡¯s congenital condition. ¡°We¡¯ll discuss thister. City Lord Bai Li, shall we begin?¡± Jiang Che said ambiguously, shifting his gaze to Bai Li Dongjun. His system-assigned task was to defeat the three city lords, and now only Bai Li Dongjun and Li Hanyi remained. ¡°Let¡¯s begin!¡± Bai Li Dongjun nodded solemnly. Together, they moved to the surface of Erhai Lake. ¡°Father, how many moves do you think Master Bai Li canst against Brother Jiang?¡± Sikong Qianluo¡¯s eyes sparkled as she gazed at Jiang Che, her admiration growing. Not only is he handsome, but his martial arts skills are unparalleled. And if that isn¡¯t enough, his medical abilities are miraculous! At the age of youthful infatuation, Sikong Qianluo felt her heart race. A small deer seemed to leap within her chest. ¡°It¡¯s hard to say. After all, Senior Brother is already at the half-step Heavenly Realm.¡± Sikong Changfeng, oblivious to his daughter¡¯s feelings, felt a chill down his back, as if he¡¯d just lost something irreceable. Chapter 9 - Flame Dragon Art! Defeatinig Bai Li Dongjun With One Sword! Chapter 9me Dragon Art! Defeatinig Bai Li Dongjun With One Sword! Jiang Che swiftly moved, appearing high above Erhai Lake, ten meters in the air, locking eyes with Bai Li Dongjun from afar. ¡°City Lord Bai Li, please¡­¡± Jiang Che smiled calmly, signaling Bai Li Dongjun to make the first move. Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s cultivation was higher than Sikong Changfeng¡¯s, having reached the half-step heavenly realm. Even though his strength surpassed Sikong Changfeng¡¯s by only a little, the difference was still significant. After his recent encounter with Sikong Changfeng, Jiang Che had gained a clearer understanding of his own abilities. This time, he nned to use eighty percent of his power¡­ Bai Li Dongjun nodded gravely, fully alert, his mind focused. ¡°Sea Voyage!¡± With a shout, Bai Li Dongjun unleashed his trump card. Countless purple Qi gathered in front of him, forming a vortex of true Qi several meters in size. With a powerful punch, heunched the first attack. The massive fist shadow, carrying immense power, shot toward Jiang Che, arriving in front of him in the blink of an eye. ¡°me Dragon Art!¡± Jiang Che summoned his five-element spiritual power, casting the fire technique in one swift motion. ¡°Roar!¡± With the sound of a dragon¡¯s roar, a giant dragon formed from mes appeared around Jiang Che, its body stretching over ten meters. The fire dragon¡¯s eyes burned with fury, its mouth releasing a series of dragon roars that shook the air. The fiery dragon opened its massive jaws and directly devoured the giant fist formed by Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s true Qi. The remaining force surged forward, and with a tail swipe like a divine dragon, it headed straight for Bai Li Dongjun. Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s expression shifted. His body coiled with true Qi as he swiftly dodged the deadly strike. ¡°Mountain Splitter Fist!¡± After distancing himself from the fire dragon, Bai Li Dongjun continued to use his ultimate techniques. ¡°Boom!¡± With a tremendous explosion, the illusionary fire dragon finally dissipated into the heavens and earth. Bai Li Dongjun staggered back dozens of steps, almost losing his bnce and falling into Erhai Lake, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. The fierce battle between the two caused the surrounding sea to boil, the waves crashing violently against the shore. ¡­ After a long while, the storm subsided. Bai Li Dongjun wiped the blood from his mouth, a bitter smile appearing on his face. ¡°I¡¯ve lost¡­¡± I knew I would lose, but I didn¡¯t expect to be so thoroughly beaten¡­ I couldn¡¯t even take one of Jiang Che¡¯s moves? Damn it, all these years of training, and it feels like it¡¯s all been for nothing! He didn¡¯t admit defeat on purpose¡ªonly after exhausting all his strength was he able to stop Jiang Che¡¯s attack. There was no point in continuing the fight. He didn¡¯t want to end up like his younger disciple, severely injured by Jiang Che. After all, there were others present. He had to maintain some dignity as the great city lord. ¡°Admitted defeat, huh¡­¡± Jiang Che smiled faintly and didn¡¯t continue his assault. His expression had grown a bit palepared to earlier. At his current cultivation of the Ninth Level Grandmaster, executing that move had been a bit of a stretch. He would only be able to fully master it after reaching the Heavenly Realm. Bai Li Dongjun cupped his hands and said nothing more. He leapt back onto the shore and sat cross-legged to recover from his injuries. Although he had sessfully blocked Jiang Che¡¯s attack, he too had suffered some light wounds. ¡­ ¡°Wow, Brother Jiang is so amazing!¡± Sikong Qianluo stared in awe at Jiang Che, who stood tall in the air, her eyes full of admiration. In Sikong Qianluo¡¯s heart, Master was invincible! To see Jiang Che defeat his opponent with one move was beyond herprehension. How could she not be shocked? Yin Luoxia, standing nearby, also stared at Jiang Che, her eyes shing as if deep in thought. Li Hanyi, with her jade hand resting on her Iron Horse Ice River sword, suddenly emanated an overwhelming battle intent. Although she knew she couldn¡¯t defeat Jiang Che, Li Hanyi didn¡¯t shrink back. After all, seeing Sikong Changfeng¡¯s experience, she wasn¡¯t afraid Jiang Che would kill her outright. Since returning from her travels a year ago, she couldn¡¯t remember thest time she¡¯d encountered such a strong opponent! Before Jiang Che could speak, Li Hanyi leapt into the air,nding directly opposite him, drawing her Iron Horse Ice River sword. She deliberately lowered her voice, speaking in a hoarse tone. ¡°Draw your sword¡­¡± ¡°As you wish!¡± Jiang Che responded immediately, drawing his Seven Stars Abyss Dragon sword. Taking the initiative, he unleashed the Azure Dragon Sword Technique, charging toward Li Hanyi. Li Hanyi dared not make a single misstep. She performed her Still Water Sword Technique, quickly engaging in battle with Jiang Che. Although the Azure Dragon Sword Technique was only an Earth-level martial skill, Jiang Che¡¯s formidable cultivation allowed him and Li Hanyi to fight fiercely, neither giving way. In the midst of shing des and sword strikes, countless cold gleams erupted, and the air seemed to split apart¡­ Chapter 10 - Little Fairy! Flustered Li Hanyi Chapter 10Little Fairy! Flustered Li Hanyi A quarter of an hourter, Jiang Che seized an opening and disarmed Li Hanyi, sending her Iron Horse Ice River sword flying. Before she could react, he ced his Seven Stars Abyss Dragon Sword horizontally against her neck. ¡°Second City Lord, you¡¯ve lost,¡± Jiang Che said with a wide grin, clearly pleased with himself. As Li Hanyi¡¯s defeat settled in, a cold system prompt echoed in Jiang Che¡¯s mind: ¡°Ding! Congrattions to the host forpleting the random mission. Reward: Legacy of the Drunken Sword Immortal.¡± ¡°Does the host wish to ept the legacy now?¡± ¡°Not now¡­¡± It was obviously not the right moment to receive the legacy. ¡°Indeed, I am no match for you,¡± Li Hanyi responded calmly, her expression unperturbed. She had anticipated her loss and never entertained the thought of victory. What puzzled Li Hanyi, however, was why Jiang Che hadn¡¯t used his ultimate technique to defeat her right from the start. Without answering, Jiang Che suddenly reached out and removed the mask covering Li Hanyi¡¯s face. As the mask was taken off, Li Hanyi¡¯s stunning beauty was revealed, causing a flicker of amazement to pass through Jiang Che¡¯s eyes. Although Yin Luoxia and Sikong Qianluo were both rare beauties¡ªYin Luoxia even topping the Rouge List for years¡ªthey paled slightly inparison to Li Hanyi. Li Hanyi, known as the Snow Moon Sword Immortal, truly deserved the title of Beili¡¯s number one beauty. Her delicate hands were like tender bamboo shoots, her skin as smooth as fine jade. Her slender neck gleamed like wax, her teeth like pearls. With her elegantly arched eyebrows and captivating smile, she exuded a breathtaking charm. Perhaps due to their recent intense battle or Jiang Che¡¯s gaze, a faint blush spread across Li Hanyi¡¯s fair cheeks. ¡°You¡­ give me back my mask!¡± A hint of panic shed in Li Hanyi¡¯s eyes, resembling a startled little rabbit whose secret had been exposed. She reached out to reim her mask. But Jiang Che nimbly avoided her, widening the distance between them. Teasingly, he said: ¡°Who would have thought that the renowned Snow Moon Sword Immortal is such an exceptional beauty?¡± ¡°Why hide such beauty behind a mask every day? Your looks shouldn¡¯t be kept a secret.¡± ¡°I¡¯m keeping this mask. If you want it back, you¡¯ll have to defeat me fair and square!¡± ¡°You¡­¡± Li Hanyi¡¯s face turned bright red with frustration. Helpless and exasperated, she stomped her foot, knowing she couldn¡¯t win against Jiang Che. Reiming her mask now was clearly impossible. Without another word, Li Hanyi picked up her Iron Horse Ice River sword and, ignoring everyone else, leapt away hurriedly, her retreat somewhat flustered. By Erhai Lake, Sikong Changfeng, who had been observing the scene, broke into an amused and somewhat mischievous smile. However, his amusement quickly turned to unease when he remembered that his own daughter also had feelings for Jiang Che. His smile froze. Meanwhile, Sikong Qianluo pouted in dissatisfaction, clearly displeased. ¡­ When Jiang Che returned to thekeside, Bai Li Dongjun had already finished his recovery. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Che was eager to return to the inn, as he was itching to ept the Drunken Sword Immortal¡¯s legacy. Just as Jiang Che was about to leave, Sikong Changfeng and Bai Li Dongjun exchanged a nce. Sikong Changfeng stepped forward and called out, ¡°Brother Jiang, please wait!¡± ¡°What¡¯s the matter, City Lord Sikong?¡± Jiang Che asked, turning back with a hint of curiosity. ¡°Hahaha!¡± Sikong Changfengughed heartily as he approached Jiang Che, his demeanor friendly. ¡°Brother Jiang, have you ever considered joining our Snow Moon City? If you¡¯re willing, you¡¯ll be our fourth city lord!¡± Jiang Che, with his unmatched strength andck of any major backing, was a rare prodigy. Sikong Changfeng didn¡¯t want to miss the opportunity to recruit him. ¡°Joining Snow Moon City, eh? What¡¯s in it for me, and what would I have to do?¡± Jiang Che asked thoughtfully. Having roamed the martial world for years, Jiang Che did feel it was time to settle down. Snow Moon City seemed like a good ce¡ªa beautiful city with beautiful people. However, he wouldn¡¯t agree to be a city lord if it meant handling endless administrative duties. If he sought power, he could have easily risen to a high rank in the Song imperial court long ago through his connections with Huang Shang*. [*National Master of Song Dynasty] Hearing Jiang Che¡¯s response, Sikong Changfeng was overjoyed and quickly exined: ¡°You wouldn¡¯t have to do much. Just lend your strength in times of life-and-death crises for Snow Moon City. If you¡¯re free, you could asionally guide our disciples.¡± ¡°As for benefits, you¡¯ll have full ess to the Snow Moon City library, free to study any technique. Additionally, you¡¯ll receive a monthly stipend of 10,000 taels of silver.¡± ¡°All right, I agree,¡± Jiang Che replied after some thought. Sikong Changfeng¡¯sst point struck a chord with Jiang Che, reminding him of his system¡¯s task to collect martial techniques. Joining Snow Moon City and essing its library would help him achieve that. For Jiang Che, this deal was undoubtedly worthwhile. Chapter 11 - The Legacy of the Drunken Sword Immortal! Sikong Qianluo’s Little Thoughts Chapter 11The Legacy of the Drunken Sword Immortal! Sikong Qianluo¡¯s Little Thoughts ¡°Ha ha ha, excellent!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go inform the elders and disciples right away. Tonight, they¡¯ll all gather at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion to meet our new City Lord.¡± Bai Li Dongjunughed heartily, clearly in high spirits. With Jiang Che joining Snow Moon City, its strength would increase significantly, cementing its reputation as the number one city in Beili! ¡°Qianluo,e here and meet your Fourth Master.¡± Sikong Changfeng spoke with a pleased smile, growing more satisfied with Jiang Che the more he looked at him. Jiang Che was about the same age as Tang Lian, Snow Moon City¡¯s senior disciple, making him a fitting sessor. Even their master, upon hearing this, would likely have no objections. ¡°I don¡¯t want to!¡± Sikong Qianluo pouted, her face full of defiance, clearly unwilling. ¡°Why not?¡± Sikong Changfeng was baffled, clueless as to what his beloved daughter was up to this time. Ignoring her father, Sikong Qianluo turned to look at Jiang Che with hopeful eyes. ¡°Can I call you Brother Jiang from now on?¡± At seventeen, Sikong Qianluo was a year younger than Jiang Che, making ¡®Brother Jiang¡¯ an entirely appropriate address. Besides, she had her own little schemes. If Jiang Che bes my Fourth Master, how can I possibly pursue him in the future? ¡°Of course, it¡¯s just a form of address.¡± Jiang Che smiled warmly, seeming to understand her intentions. Sigh¡­ My irresistible charm strikes again. Sikong Changfeng¡¯s mouth twitched, his face darkening. He had raised his daughter to this point, and if he couldn¡¯t see what was happening now, all those years would have been in vain! Yin Luoxia, watching from the side, chuckled mischievously. ¡°Oh my, is our little Qianluo lovestruck?¡± ¡°Luoxia Sister! What nonsense are you spouting?¡± Sikong Qianluo¡¯s face turned beet red, her guilty expression betraying her embarrassment. As the sun set and the sea breeze swept through, the group, full ofughter and chatter, made their way toward the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Every disciple of Snow Moon City they passed looked at Jiang Che with awe and admiration, their gazes brimming with respect. ¡­ After returning to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion with Sikong Changfeng, thetter busied himself arranging the evening banquet. Meanwhile, Jiang Che retired to the small courtyard temporarily prepared for him. Although he now held the title of the Fourth City Lord of Snow Moon City, with his own mansion to im, it was alreadyte. Matters like these could wait until morning. Once in his room, Jiang Che dismissed all the servants with a wave of his hand and beganmunicating with his system mentally. ¡°System, I want to ept the Legacy of the Drunken Sword Immortal.¡± ¡°Ding! Infusing¡­¡± ¡­ Under the moonlit sky, as stars adorned the heavens, Jiang Che opened his eyes an hourter, a glimmer of excitement shining in them. The Drunken Sword Immortal¡¯s legacy did not disappoint me! The entire legacy originated from the immortal sect Shushan of the wuxia world! With Five Elements Spiritual Artsbined with the Shushan legacy, my power has soared to new heights! Shushan Cultivation Arts, Ten Thousand Sword Art, Drunken Immortal Moonlight Steps, Heaven¡¯s Sword, Sword God Technique, Sword Flight Technique, Immortal Wind Body Technique¡­ Jiang Che¡¯s heart surged with exhration. This is a huge fortune! The Shushan Cultivation Arts was the immortal cultivation method of Shushan disciples, paving the path to immortality. With his current cultivation at the Ninth Level of the Grandmaster realm, unleashing techniques like Ten Thousand Sword Art, Heaven¡¯s Sword, or Sword God would still be taxing. He¡¯d need to reach the Heavenly realm to fully wield them. The Sword Flight Technique allowed him to control divine swords with spiritual energy for flight, consuming minimal energy. With his Five Elements Spiritual Energy, performing it posed no challenge. The Drunken Immortal Moonlight Steps, once mastered, enabled him to ride clouds and traverse thousands of miles in a day! To soar on clouds! I am now a semi-immortal! Thanks to the system¡¯s infusion, Jiang Che had instantly mastered all these techniques to perfection. He only needed some time to familiarize himself to wield them seamlessly! ¡°System, I love you!¡± System: ¡­ ¡­ ¡°System, disy my attributes panel.¡± Taking a deep breath, Jiang Che calmed his excitement. Host: Jiang Che Constitution: Five Elements Spiritual Body Cultivation: Ninth Level Grandmaster Techniques: Five Elements Spiritual Arts (Perfect), Shushan Cultivation Arts (Perfect), Sword Flight Technique, Ten Thousand Sword Art, Sword God Technique, Drunken Immortal Moonlight Steps¡­ Secondary Profession: God-Tier Medical Skills Weapon: Seven-Star Abyss Dragon Sword Quest: Collect 100 Heaven-tier techniques from this world (0/100) Points: 0 ncing at the night sky, Jiang Che picked up a brush, ink, and paper, then began transcribing the techniques he had previously cultivated. Nine Yin Manual, Nine Yang Divine Skill, Northern Dark Divine Skill¡­ ¡°System, I want to exchange these three techniques.¡± ¡°Ding! Recycling¡­¡± With a sh of white light, the three techniques disappeared from his hands, reced by 3,000 points in his system. Afterpleting this, Jiang Che smirked, setting the brush down before leaving the courtyard. Chapter 12 - The White-Robed Sword Immortal, the Proactive Sikong Qianluo! Chapter 12The White-Robed Sword Immortal, the Proactive Sikong Qianluo! After leaving the courtyard, Jiang Che leisurely made his way toward the main hall of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Along the way, disciples and servants of Snow Moon City greeted him continuously. ¡°Greetings, Fourth City Lord¡­¡± ¡°Greetings, Fourth Master! I¡¯m your fan!¡± ¡°Greetings, Fourth City Lord¡­¡± A group of disciples looked at Jiang Che with eyes full of admiration. Word of the duel earlier that afternoon had already spread across Snow Moon City. Everyone knew that a powerful new Fourth City Lord had arrived. Some enthusiastic individuals even bestowed upon Jiang Che the title of ¡®White-Robed Sword Immortal¡¯. It wouldn¡¯t be long before this name resonated throughout Beili, perhaps even the entire Jiuzhou continent! After all, in this world, strength reigned supreme. Powermanded respect wherever one went. Moreover, Jiang Che¡¯s demeanor was approachable, his appearance graceful, and his features handsome, easily winning over the female disciples. Jiang Che responded to the greetings with a light smile and quick nods as he strode toward the main hall of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. ¡°Wow, the Fourth City Lord smiled at me!¡± ¡°Fourth City Lord, I want to have your children!¡± ¡­ Upon arriving at the main hall, Jiang Che was warmly invited to take a seat by Sikong Changfeng. Beside him were Bai Li Dongjun, Yin Luoxia, and others. Li Hanyi, as always, didn¡¯t participate in such banquets and wasn¡¯t present tonight. Sikong Qianluo, Tang Lian, and other disciples of Snow Moon City sat not far away. It was evident that Sikong Changfeng valued Jiang Che¡¯s inclusion highly. Nearly all of Snow Moon City¡¯s disciples and elders who could attend were present tonight¡ªdozens of elders and hundreds of disciples. To celebrate Jiang Che¡¯s addition, Bai Li Dongjun brought out his treasured Wind Flower Snow Moon wine. This wine not only tasted exquisite but also enhanced a martial artist¡¯s internal energy and, to some extent, improved their aptitude. Naturally, such a rare wine was not easily shared. Aside from Jiang Che, Bai Li Dongjun, and Sikong Changfeng, the only other recipient of this wine was Yin Luoxia, with some reserved for Li Hanyi. In Snow Moon City, apart from the four City Lords, Yin Luoxia was undoubtedly a prominent figure. ¡°Fourth Master, I offer you a toast!¡± Tang Lian rose from his seat, raising his cup in salute. His eyes conveyed a mix of emotions¡ªadmiration, respect, and perhaps a hint of envy. As Snow Moon City¡¯s senior disciple, Tang Lian had reached the Sixth Level of the Grandmaster realm, a significant achievement. He was even listed on Beili¡¯s Hidden Dragon Rankings. However, after witnessing Jiang Che¡¯s sh with the three City Lords earlier, Tang Lian now regarded him as a role model. Calling a peer his master didn¡¯t bother him at all. In this martial world where strength dictated respect, Tang Lian felt no jealousy toward Jiang Che. Their difference in power was undeniable. ¡°Very well.¡± Jiang Che epted the toast without hesitation, downing the wine in one go. ¡°Fourth Master, I toast to you as well¡­¡± ¡°Fourth City Lord¡­¡± After Tang Lian, more people stepped forward to toast Jiang Che. Jiang Che didn¡¯t decline any of them, readily drinking cup after cup. The lively atmosphere in the hall grew even more spirited. ¡­ By midnight, the banquet had ended. Jiang Che, slightly tipsy from the sheer number of toasts, stumbled back to his residence. As soon as he returned to his courtyard, he copsed onto his bed and fell into a deep sleep. Despite his excellent alcohol tolerance, he couldn¡¯t withstand the persistent rounds of toasts from the disciples of Snow Moon City. Moreover, Jiang Che chose not to use his Five Elements Spiritual Energy to dispel the effects of the alcohol. After all, that would take away the fun of drinking. ¡­ The next morning, Jiang Che groggily rose from bed. After freshening up, he stepped out of his bedroom, only to see Sikong Qianluo sitting in the main hall. ¡°Miss Sikong, what brings you here?¡± Jiang Che sat across from Sikong Qianluo, casually pouring himself a cup of tea. He couldn¡¯t hide his curiosity. The tea was warm, evidently just reced by the servants earlier that morning. ¡°Heehee, Brother Jiang, I brought you some soup!¡± ¡°Could you stop calling me ¡®Miss Sikong¡¯? Just call me Qianluo, okay?¡± Sikong Qianluo lifted the basket she had ced on the dining table, a pout on her face revealing her dissatisfaction. ¡°All right, then I¡¯ll call you Qianluo from now on.¡± Jiang Che chuckled, nodding with a yful expression. No act of unsolicited kindnesses without ulterior motives! Though he and Sikong Qianluo weren¡¯t particrly close, her sudden attentiveness was enough for Jiang Che to discern her intentions. ¡°Heehee, I made this myself. Brother Jiang, try it!¡± ¡°You¡¯re the first person to taste my cooking¡ªeven my father hasn¡¯t had this privilege!¡± Hearing Jiang Che change his address for her, Sikong Qianluo finally broke into a smile. Giggling, she handed him a bowl of hangover soup she had prepared earlier, her eyes brimming with anticipation. Jiang Che suddenly felt a sense of foreboding. But faced with Sikong Qianluo¡¯s expectant gaze, he didn¡¯t want to disappoint her. Gritting his teeth, he took a sip of the soup¡­ Chapter 13 - The Sick Beauty Ye Ruoyi, I Feel Pity for Her Chapter 13The Sick Beauty Ye Ruoyi, I Feel Pity for Her In Jiang Che¡¯s imagination, he had anticipated an odd vor from the soup, but it turned out to be nothing unusual. Relieved, he continued drinking. While it wasn¡¯t particrly tasty, it was passable. Jiang Che wasn¡¯t picky and quickly finished the bowl. After all, having roamed the martial world for years and braved both the south and north, he had endured countless hardships, including meals far worse than this. ¡°Heehee¡­¡± Seeing that Jiang Che had finally finished the hangover soup, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s creamy-white face lit up with a bright smile. ¡°Oh, right, Brother Jiang,¡± she began. ¡°Father asked me to bring you to check on Sister Ruoyi. Let¡¯s head over now!¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Che followed Sikong Qianluo out of the courtyard, heading toward Ye Ruoyi¡¯s residence. ¡­ Several years ago, Ye Ruoyi had been sent to Snow Moon City by Ye Xiaoying. She had been living there ever since to recuperate. Due to her congenital heart defect, Ye Ruoyi¡¯s health was fragile, and she rarely went outside, spending most of her time resting at home. When Ye Ruoyi was born, many had dered that she wouldn¡¯t survive past the age of three. However, Ye Xiaoying, unwilling to ept this fate, sought out renowned doctors and attempted every method to treat her. Thanks to rare medicinal ingredients and spiritual treasures, Ye Ruoyi grew up safely. However, her health continued to deteriorate, and in recent years, she had begun to experience bouts of chest pain. Even walking a few steps caused significant difort and shortness of breath. As the Grand General of Beili, Ye Xiaoying was often preupied with military affairs andcked the time to care for his daughter personally. Thus, he entrusted her to his good friend, Sikong Changfeng. Now in her fourth year in Snow Moon City, Ye Ruoyi had be close friends with Sikong Qianluo, who often visited her whenever she had the chance. ¡­ Following Sikong Qianluo, Jiang Che soon arrived at Ye Ruoyi¡¯s courtyard. By the time they reached, everyone was already waiting: Bai Li Dongjun, Sikong Changfeng, Li Hanyi, and Yin Luoxia¡ªthe key figures of Snow Moon City were all present. Apart from these four, there was a young girl in a yellow dress seated in the pavilion. The girl, about seventeen or eighteen years old, was extraordinarily beautiful. Her skin was as smooth as porcin, her eyes clear and bright, but herplexion was pallid, devoid of any healthy color. Her brows carried a faint trace of mncholy. She was the very picture of a fragile beauty who could evoke both sympathy and admiration. ¡°Brother Jiang, you¡¯re finally here! Quickly, take a look at Ruoyi¡¯s condition and see if there¡¯s a way to treat her,¡± Sikong Changfeng eximed with a gleam of hope in his eyes as Jiang Che arrived. ¡°Miss Ye, my apologies.¡± Jiang Che gently ced his hand on Ye Ruoyi¡¯s fair wrist to examine her condition. Everyone around them fell silent, holding their breath and refraining from disturbing Jiang Che as he diagnosed her. Ye Ruoyi, meanwhile, watched the young man before her with a glimmer of curiosity in her eyes. Yesterday, she had overheard the servants of the City Lord¡¯s Mansion discussing the arrival of a young new City Lord in Snow Moon City. The rumors painted this neer as exceptionally powerful and even dubbed him the ¡®White-Robed Sword Immortal¡¯. Sikong Changfeng had hosted a grand banquet for him the previous night, making quite a spectacle of the asion. Although Ye Ruoyi knew the new City Lord was young, she hadn¡¯t expected him to be this young. Looking no older than seventeen or eighteen, Jiang Che appeared to be of a simr age to herself. He was just a youth, a boy on the cusp of manhood. It was hard to fathom how extraordinary his talent must be to defeat the three City Lords of Snow Moon City at his age. Even Bai Li Dongjun, a nearly Heavenly Realm expert, had been no match for him. Earlier, Sikong Changfeng had told her that a miraculous physician had been found to cure her congenital heart defect. She hadn¡¯t imagined that the so-called miracle doctor was none other than the newly appointed Fourth City Lord of Snow Moon City. Though Ye Ruoyicked martial prowess, she had been taught by Qi Tianchen of Beili¡¯s Astronomical Observatory and was far from ignorant. During her time in Tianqi City, she had witnessed Prince Xiao Chuhe be a Grandmaster at the age of seventeen, earning the title of Beili¡¯s greatest young prodigy. Ye Ruoyi had always believed Xiao Chuhe was peerless among the youth. But upon meeting Jiang Che today, she realized she had been wrong. While Xiao Chuhe¡¯s talent was remarkable, it paled inparison to Jiang Che¡¯s. To reach the ninth level of the Grandmaster realm at just eighteen years old was unheard of. Ye Ruoyi doubted there were many prodigies of his caliber in all of Beili, or even the entire Jiuzhou Continent. And on top of that¡­ He¡¯s strikingly handsome! As Ye Xiaoying¡¯s only daughter, Ye Ruoyi had encountered countless outstanding young men, from royal princes to brilliant disciples of major sects. Even ignoring his cultivation, Jiang Che¡¯s appearance was unmatched. His focused expression as he diagnosed her condition was particrly heart-stirring. As she watched him, a faint blush crept across Ye Ruoyi¡¯s pale cheeks, almost imperceptibly. Chapter 14 - Immortal Skills? Jiang Ches Cheats! Chapter 14Immortal Skills? Jiang Che¡¯s Cheats! After diagnosing Ye Ruoyi¡¯s condition, Jiang Che withdrew his hand, his brows furrowed slightly. Seeing his expression, Ye Ruoyi thought he might be unable to treat her. She spoke softly tofort him. ¡°City Lord Jiang, please don¡¯t me yourself. I understand my own body. I know that in this state, there¡¯s no cure for me. You don¡¯t need to burden yourself.¡± ¡°No cure?¡± Upon hearing this, Sikong Changfeng¡¯s expression turned anxious. That can¡¯t be right! Jiang Che¡¯s unique inner energy even repaired my own shattered meridians and damaged organs. How could it fail to treat Ye Ruoyi¡¯s congenital heart defect? Sikong Changfeng had been personally prescribing medicine for Ye Ruoyi over her four years in Snow Moon City, treating her like his own daughter. ¡°It can be treated,¡± Jiang Che said, ncing at Ye Ruoyi with a faint smile. Her condition was an insurmountable challenge for others, but for Jiang Che, it was nothing significant. With God-Tier medical expertise and the healing power of the Wood Spiritual Energy within him, treating Ye Ruoyi¡¯s congenital heart defect was a simple matter. Abination of Wood Spiritual Energy and acupuncture would suffice. ¡°It can be treated?¡± ¡°Then, Brother Jiang, please heal Ruoyi quickly!¡± Sikong Changfeng eximed, his face lighting up with excitement. I knew it! Jiang Che¡¯s miraculous energy can¡¯t possibly fail to cure Ruoyi¡¯s chronic illness. ¡°Qianluo, help your Sister Ruoyi into the room,¡± Jiang Che instructed Sikong Qianluo. ¡°All right¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo obediently supported Ye Ruoyi and led her inside. Jiang Che followed after a brief nce at the remaining people. ¡­ ¡°Brother Jiang can really cure Ruoyi¡¯s congenital heart defect?¡± Once Jiang Che left, Bai Li Dongjun turned to Sikong Changfeng, skepticism apparent in his tone. It¡¯sn¡¯t that he doubted Jiang Che; it¡¯s just that the situation sounded almost impossible. Ye Ruoyi¡¯s condition had stumped countless famed physicians. Masters like Ping Yizhi and Hu Qingniu of the Ming Dynasty, Xue Muhua of the Song Dynasty, and even Xin Baicao had examined her, all to no avail. The idea that Jiang Che, so young, can surpass these renowned healers in skill is hard to imagine. ¡°He absolutely can!¡± Sikong Changfeng said confidently and exined to the group. ¡°Yesterday, when I fought that brat, my body was pierced by ice spikes, my internal organs were shattered, and my meridians werepletely severed. Didn¡¯t he still bring me back from the brink of death?¡± ¡°Jiang Che¡¯s cultivation technique is extremely unique¡ªperhaps even a legendary immortal art!¡± ¡°His inner energy is full of vitality. It can revive the dead, heal broken bones, and even extend life!¡± ¡°Even if Jiang Che wasn¡¯t proficient in medicine, his extraordinary energy alone couldpletely heal Ruoyi¡¯s congenital defect.¡± As Sikong Changfeng spoke, his expression grew serious. Because martial artists practice different techniques, the nature of their inner energy varies as well. Most people cultivate neutral energy, while some practice elemental techniques involving water or fire. But Sikong Changfeng had never encountered a technique like Jiang Che¡¯s, where the energy was imbued with life force. He hadn¡¯t even heard of such a thing before. If not for personally experiencing it, he wouldn¡¯t have believed such miraculous energy could exist. It was the kind of power found only in legendary immortal techniques. Though Sikong Changfeng had never seen one, the Jiuzhou was rife with tales of immortals and their arts. ¡°Immortal art?¡± Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s brow furrowed, his pupils constricting as a storm of thoughts surged within him. He seemed to have stumbled upon an extraordinary secret. ¡°To think such miraculous techniques exist in this world¡­¡± Yin Luoxia sighed, her curiosity toward Jiang Che deepening. Yesterday, during the duel with Sikong Changfeng, Jiang Che had demonstrated astonishing fire techniques, even turning seawater into ice spikes. Such feats are impossible with ordinary martial arts! And now, it turned out his inner energy possessed such mystical effects. No wonder his cultivation, despite his youth, was so profound and unfathomable. Yin Luoxia found herself increasingly intrigued by Jiang Che. A woman¡¯s intuition told her that he was far moreplex than he appeared. Beside her, Li Hanyi¡¯s gaze also sharpened, her thoughts racing. ¡°Phew¡­¡± ¡°No matter whether Jiang Che¡¯s cultivationes from a immortal art or not, we mustn¡¯t discuss this further,¡± Bai Li Dongjun said gravely after a deep breath. ¡°After all, he¡¯s now part of Snow Moon City. We cannot allow infighting.¡± ¡°Today¡¯s events must remain a secret!¡± If Jiang Che hadn¡¯t joined Snow Moon City, Bai Li Dongjun might have been tempted by the allure of immortal techniques. But now that Jiang Che was one of their own, Bai Li Dongjun would not tolerate any internal discord. ¡°Understood, Senior Brother.¡± ¡°Rest assured, Lord Bai Li.¡± Chapter 15 - Ambiguous Treatment, Shy Ye Ruoyi Chapter 15Ambiguous Treatment, Shy Ye Ruoyi Hearing the quiet discussion outside the door, Jiang Che couldn¡¯t help but smile. If these guys dared to covet him, he wouldn¡¯t mind killing them all! After Sikong Qianluo helped Ye Ruoyi back to her room, Jiang Che instructed her to lie on the bed. ¡°Qianluo, you may leave.¡± ¡°Don¡¯t let anyone else in while I¡¯m diagnosing.¡± Jiang Che turned to Sikong Qianluo with a faint smile. ¡°Oh¡­¡± ¡°Brother Jiang, you must heal Ruoyi!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry¡­¡± After receiving Jiang Che¡¯s reassurance, Sikong Qianluo nced at Ye Ruoyi, lying on the bed, and then left the room. ¡°City Lord Jiang¡­¡± ¡°What do you need me to do to cooperate?¡± Once Sikong Qianluo left, Ye Ruoyi broke the silence, her voice curious. ¡°It¡¯s simple. Just lie still and don¡¯t move¡­¡± ¡°Miss Ye, forgive me.¡± Jiang Che spoke as he approached the bed, cing his hand on Ye Ruoyi¡¯s abdomen. His mind focused, and the Wood Spirit Energy within him began to work on healing her congenital heart condition. ¡°City Lord Jiang, you¡­¡± As he began the treatment, Ye Ruoyi¡¯s pale face turned slightly red with embarrassment. This was the first time she had ever been touched by a man in such a manner. Though there was a thinyer of clothing between them, she could still feel her heart racing. But she knew Jiang Che was helping her, so she didn¡¯t dare to say much. ¡°Hmm¡­¡± As the Wood Spirit Energy continuously flowed into her, Ye Ruoyi felt a warm sensation spreading through her body. Unable to contain herself, she let out a soft hum. Realizing her slip-up, she quickly covered her mouth, burying her head in the pillow. Jiang Che took a deep breath, mentally reciting a calming chant to suppress the stirrings within him. He then focused entirely on treating her. A lone man and a woman in such an ambiguous situation¡­ If not for the calming mantra, Jiang Che feared he might lose control¡ªafter all, he was just a young man full of vitality. ¡­ A quarter of an hourter, Jiang Che finally removed his hand from Ye Ruoyi¡¯s abdomen. ¡°All done. Miss Ye, your heart condition is healed.¡± ¡°Now, just rest for a few days, and you¡¯ll fully recover.¡± Exhaling, Jiang Che looked slightly fatigued. Treating Ye Ruoyi had consumed a fair amount of his spiritual energy, but a short rest would suffice. ¡°Thank you, Brother Jiang¡­¡± Ye Ruoyi¡¯s eyes softened, her tone gentle as she took a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from Jiang Che¡¯s forehead. Jiang Che waved his hand, about to say something polite when suddenly a system notification rang in his mind. ¡°Ding, host haspleted his first healing task. Reward: 500 points.¡± ¡°Ding, random task issued: Be a renowned doctor, heal over a thousand difficult ailments.¡± ¡°Task reward: 10 bottles of Phoenix blood.¡± Phoenix blood? Phoenix Blood Pills? Seeing the system¡¯s prompt, Jiang Che couldn¡¯t stay calm. Immortality is within my reach! With Phoenix blood, and alchemy skills, achieving immortality would be easy! Having God-Tier medical skills, these so-called difficult ailments were nothing to him. Now, the most important thing was where to find enough patients. But there was no time limit for the task, so he didn¡¯t need to rush. ¡°Miss Ye, you¡¯re recovering from a major illness, so you need to rest. I¡¯ll leave now.¡± ¡°I¡¯ll have Sikong Changfeng prepare some medicinal soups for youter.¡± ¡°I still have some matters to attend to, so I¡¯ll take my leave now.¡± ¡°Brother Jiang, take care¡­¡± After watching Jiang Che leave, Ye Ruoyi returned to the bed, feeling exhausted after her recovery. She couldn¡¯t wait to get some proper rest. After removing her shoes and socks, she quickly drifted off to sleep. ¡­ ¡°How is she?¡± ¡°Is Ruoyi alright?¡± As soon as Jiang Che stepped out of Ye Ruoyi¡¯s room, he was met by Sikong Changfeng¡¯s eager gaze. It was clear that Sikong Changfeng cared deeply for Ye Ruoyi, treating her like his own niece. ¡°As expected, she¡¯s healed.¡± ¡°She just needs a few days of rest to fully recover.¡± ¡°Please, Sikong, prepare some restorative medicine for her.¡± ¡°Of course, that¡¯s no trouble!¡± ¡°I¡¯ll go tell Brother Ye the good news right away!¡± After receiving confirmation from Jiang Che, Sikong Changfeng¡¯s excitement grew. With a final word, he rushed off. Once Sikong Changfeng left, Jiang Che bid farewell to Bai Li Dongjun and the others before heading quickly toward the Snow Moon City¡¯s Scripture Pavilion. He hadn¡¯t forgotten that his initial purpose for joining Snow Moon City was to obtain martial arts manuals from the pavilion. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 16 - The Old Man Guarding the Pavilion, Half a Step Away From Heavenly Realm! Chapter 16The Old Man Guarding the Pavilion, Half a Step Away From Heavenly Realm! After leaving the City Lord¡¯s Manor, Jiang Che quickly arrived at the Scripture Pavilion of Snow Moon City. ¡°Fourth City Lord¡­¡± The disciple guarding the entrance stepped aside respectfully as soon as he saw Jiang Che approach, creating a path for him. The reputation of the ¡®White-robed Sword Immortal¡¯ had already spread far and wide. The disciples of Snow Moon City all knew that the new City Lord possessed extraordinary power¡ªhe had defeated Bai Li Dongjun in just one move! Jiang Che nodded slightly and walked directly into the Scripture Pavilion. The Scripture Pavilion of Snow Moon City was divided into three floors. The first floor housed basic martial arts manuals, most of which were yellow-grade techniques essible to all disciples of Snow Moon City. The second floor contained blue-grade and earth-grade manuals, essible only to the elders and core disciples. As for the third floor, it represented the ultimate secrets of Snow Moon City. This level held Heavenly-grade manuals, and only the City Lord had the right to ess them. These manuals were the culmination of 180 years of collection by the previous City Lord, Li Changsheng. Without hesitation, Jiang Che proceeded to the third floor of the Scripture Pavilion. On the third floor, an elder with white hair yet a youthful demeanor sat with his eyes closed, appearing deep in meditation. Hearing footsteps approach, the elder slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Jiang Che, a flicker of recognition shed in his gaze. Standing up, he cupped his hands with a smile and said, ¡°So it¡¯s the Fourth City Lord gracing us with your presence. Are you here to browse the Heavenly-grade manuals on the third floor?¡± ¡°That¡¯s correct. I ask the elder for permission to do so,¡± Jiang Che replied, ncing at the elder. The man appeared to be in his sixties. Though his hair waspletely white, his face was smooth, radiating vitality, with none of the frailty associated with old age. His cultivation had reached the half-step Heavenly Realm, surpassing Sikong Changfeng and Li Hanyi in strength. The world knew of Snow Moon City¡¯s legends: the Wine Immortal, Sword Immortal, and Spear Immortal. Few were aware of the previous City Lord, Li Changsheng, an elder master, or the elder who guarded the Scripture Pavilion. Li Changsheng practiced the Great Tsunami technique, which allowed him to rejuvenate every 30 years. At 180 years old, his cultivation had at least reached the Great Immortality Realm. The Scripture Pavilion Elder nodded without further words and opened the door behind him for Jiang Che. ¡°Thank you, Elder,¡± Jiang Che said before striding into the room. Inside the pavilion, neat rows of bookshelves greeted his eyes. Jiang Che picked up a book titled The Chronicles of Beili and skimmed through it. Apart from Heavenly-grade manuals, the third floor also contained a variety of unofficial histories and anecdotes, not only from the Beili Dynasty but also from other dynasties. After ncing at a few pages, Jiang Che quickly lost interest and began searching for the Heavenly-grade manuals collected by Li Changsheng. With his photographic memory, Jiang Che could memorize these manuals entirely, recreate themter, and exchange them with the system for points. While Jiang Che leisurely browsed the Scripture Pavilion, the world outside had erupted into chaos. As the number one city under heaven, Snow Moon City was rife with spies from all sorts of factions. News of the new City Lord¡ªa peak-level Grandmaster at only 18 years old, capable of defeating Bai Li Dongjun in one move¡ªquickly spread. Such an astonishing prodigy bing the Fourth City Lord of Snow Moon City naturally caused an uproar. ¡­ In Tianqi City, General¡¯s Manor, study room. ¡°Hahaha!¡± ¡°Good!¡± Ye Xiaoyingughed heartily in his study after receiving a letter via carrier pigeon from Sikong Changfeng. The letter stated that Jiang Che, the Fourth City Lord of Snow Moon City, had cured his precious daughter¡¯s congenital heart defect. Having been gued by worry for years, Ye Xiaoying finally felt a weight lifted from his shoulders now that his daughter was healed. ¡°Someone, prepare ten thousand taels of gold!¡± ¡°And bring the spiritual medicines granted by His Majesty. I¡¯m going to Snow Moon City!¡± ¡­ In Wudang Mountain, Ming Dynasty. Although Wudang Mountain had remained isted from worldly affairs for years, it still had its share of informants. News quickly reached the sect. ¡°An 18-year-old peak-level Grandmaster?¡± Zhang Sanfeng read the letter in his hand, a hint of astonishment shing in his eyes. It was hard to imagine what kind of genius could reach such a realm at such a young age. As one of the rare Immortality Realm experts in the world, Zhang Sanfeng knew well what being a peak-level Grandmaster at 18 signified. In all of Wudang Mountain, only he and Daoist Mu wereparable. Even Song Yuanqiao, the leader of the Seven Heroes of Wudang, had only just broken through to the Grandmaster Realm at nearly 40 years old. For him, reaching the Heavenly Realm in this lifetime seemed impossible. Zhang Sanfeng couldn¡¯t help but feel a trace of envy. If Wudang Mountain had such a prodigy, how could they worry about having no sessors? However, upon reading further into the letter, Zhang Sanfeng¡¯s pupils contracted. ¡°Someone, summon Wuji to meet me in the rear mountain!¡± The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone! Chapter 17 - Wanwan Went Down the Mountain, and Shi Feixuan Fed the Demon With Her Body! Chapter 17Wanwan Went Down the Mountain, and Shi Feixuan Fed the Demon With Her Body! Ming Dynasty, Hulong Vi Zhu Wushi silently pondered over the confidential report in his hand. Soon, he summoned the four top agents of Hulong Vi: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. Heaven Number One: Duan Tianya Earth Number One: Guihai Yidao Profound Number One: Shangguan Haitang Yellow Number One: Cheng Shifei ¡°Foster father¡­¡± The four entered the main hall, bowed, and greeted Zhu Wushi with utmost respect. ¡°Take a look at this report and assess its authenticity.¡± Zhu Wushi handed the report to Duan Tianya, instructing them to examine it. Although Hulong Vi had spies in Snow Moon City, they couldn¡¯t ess its core secrets. Most of the intelligence they received wasmon knowledge within the city. However, the idea of someone breaking through to the peak of the Grandmaster realm at the age of eighteen, while also curing Ye Ruoyi¡¯s congenital heart defect, made Zhu Wushi feel as though reality was defying him. Could such a prodigy truly exist in this world? Judging by his talent, it¡¯s not impossible for him to reach the Heavenly Realm before the age of twenty! A twenty-year-old master of that realm? Just imagining it sent shivers down Zhu Wushi¡¯s spine. He had cultivated for most of his life and, relying on the Art of Energy Dissolution, had only barely reached the half-step Heavenly Realm. He hadn¡¯t yet taken that final step. ¡°Hiss¡­¡± ¡°Eighteen and already at the ninth level of the Grandmaster realm?¡± ¡°That can¡¯t be true!¡± Cheng Shifei gasped, stunned. As one of Hulong Vi¡¯s top agents, their abilities were undoubtedly exceptional. Yet, even the strongest among them, Duan Tianya, was only at the second level of the Grandmaster realm at the age of twenty-three. It was hard to imagine how someone like Jiang Che could exist! ¡°Foster father, I think this information is false.¡± ¡°Breaking through to the Grandmaster level at eighteen is already an extraordinary feat. How could anyone reach such an unimaginable level?¡± Duan Tianya¡¯s eyes glimmered with doubt as he spoke. Zhu Wushi remained silent, lost in thought. ¡°Foster father, I believe this report is true¡­¡± Shangguan Haitang¡¯s pupils contracted slightly, as if she had an inkling about something. ¡°Oh?¡± ¡°Why do you think so, Haitang?¡± Zhu Wushi asked with interest. ¡°One month ago, this Jiang Che visited my Tianxia First Manor.¡± ¡°At that time, he was already at the fifth level of the Grandmaster realm. But he stayed for just a day before leaving.¡± ¡°I tried my best to persuade him to stay, but he refused. I had no idea where he was heading.¡± ¡°For someone to leap from the fifth to the ninth level of the Grandmaster realm in just a month, it¡¯s likely he had a recent encounter with some fortuitous event¡­¡±n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Shangguan Haitang spoke thoughtfully. She remembered Jiang Che clearly. A young Grandmaster-level expert with a striking appearance¡ªit was hard not to leave an impression. Back then, she had offered numerous benefits to persuade Jiang Che to serve Zhu Wushi, but he had declined them all. ¡°In that case, Haitang, go to Snow Moon City to represent Hulong Vi at the uing Hundred Flowers Gathering. Investigate whether Jiang Che is as remarkable as this report ims.¡± Zhu Wushi deliberated, already believing Haitang¡¯s words to some extent. Now that such a miraculous doctor had emerged in Snow Moon City, there might be a chance to save Su Xin. Even if there was only the slimmest hope, Zhu Wushi was unwilling to give up. ¡°Understood!¡± ¡­ Sui Dynasty, Yin Kui Sect Upon receiving intelligence from Snow Moon City, Zhu Yuyan immediately sought out Wanwan, who was in the midst of training. ¡°Master?¡± Wanwan paused her cultivation as the door opened, a hint of confusion flickering in her eyes. Her master had never interrupted her training unless it was something important. ¡°The Hundred Flowers Gathering in Snow Moon City is approaching. Get close to the Fourth City Lord of Snow Moon City and try to win him over.¡± ¡°Your Heavenly Demon Art has reached the seventeenth level. It¡¯s time for you to descend the mountain and gain experience.¡± Zhu Yuyan handed the report to Wanwan. Unlike other factions, Zhu Yuyan had discovered that Jiang Che was from the Song Dynasty and had be a City Lord of Snow Moon City after just one day there. She suspected there were hidden interests at y, and Jiang Che had likely struck a deal with someone in Snow Moon City. ¡°Understood¡­¡± Wanwan replied and then curiously examined the report handed to her. As she read, her pupils involuntarily contracted. ¡­ Ci Hang Jing Zhai, Emperor¡¯s Peak Fan Qinghui also sought out the current Saintess of Ci Hang Jing Zhai, Shi Feixuan. ¡°Master?¡± Shi Feixuan was surprised by her master¡¯s sudden visit. ¡°The world is on the brink of chaos, and the Demon Sect is stirring.¡± ¡°A peerless genius has appeared in Snow Moon City, and the Yin Kui Sect has already made a move.¡± ¡°Now that your Ci Hang Sword Canon isplete, it¡¯s time for you to descend the mountain and gain experience.¡± ¡°Represent Ci Hang Jing Zhai at the Hundred Flowers Gathering in Snow Moon City and attempt to win over Jiang Che.¡± ¡°If you can¡¯t recruit him, make sure he doesn¡¯t fall under the Demon Sect¡¯s influence.¡± ¡°If necessary, you must sacrifice yourself to save him¡­¡± ¡°Understood¡­¡± Shi Feixuan stared at the report in silence for a long time before finally nodding gently. Chapter 18 - I Want to Take On Apprentices, Plan for the Hundred Schools of Thought! Chapter 18I Want to Take On Apprentices, n for the Hundred Schools of Thought! Snow Moon City, Scripture Pavilion The sun set over the western mountains, and dusk painted the horizon. After finishing his review of all the manuals in the Scripture Pavilion, Jiang Che finally strolled leisurely back to his own residence. Sikong Changfeng had gifted him a vacant mansion. Although it couldn¡¯tpare to the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, it was still quite luxurious. Spanning thousands of square meters, it featured flowing streams, small bridges, rock gardens, and lush flower beds. It even came with over a hundred maidservants. After dinner, Jiang Che returned to his room, pulled out some paper, ink, and brushes, and began copying the heavenly-grade techniques he had obtained from the Scripture Pavilion earlier in the day. ¡°Mountain-Crushing Fist,¡± ¡°Profound Heavenly Art,¡± ¡°Fierce Wind Scripture,¡± ¡°Tathagata Divine Palm,¡±¡­ It had to be said that old Li Changsheng hadn¡¯t lived his long life in vain¡ªhe had gathered quite a few treasures! This time, Jiang Che had managed to obtain a total of fifteen heavenly-grade manuals! ¡°System, redeem these for me¡­¡± ¡°Ding! Redemption sessful. Congrattions to the host for gaining 15,000 points¡­¡± Hearing the system¡¯s notification in his mind, Jiang Che¡¯s lips curled into a smile. Initially, he thought this task would be very challenging, but it turned out to be surprisingly simple. Adding this haul to the ones he had previously redeemed¡ªNine Yin Manual, Nine Yang Manual, and Northern Darkness Divine Art¡ªhe now had eighteen heavenly-grade manuals! ¡°System, open my attributes panel.¡± ¡­ Host: Jiang Che Physique: Five Elements Spirit Body Cultivation: Ninth Stage Grandmaster Techniques: Five Elements Spirit Art (Perfected), Shushan Qi Cultivation Technique (Perfected), Ten Thousand Sword Art, Sword God, Swordsmanship Mastery, Drunken Immortal Moonstep, ¡­ Secondary Profession: God-Tier Medical Arts Weapon: Seven Star Abyss Dragon Sword Tasks: Collect 100 Heavenly-Grade Techniques (18/100); Gain worldwide renown and be the foremost medical saint of the era (Cure over 1,000 rare and difficult ailments) Points: 18,500 ¡­ Seeing the task to be a medical saint, Jiang Che frowned unconsciously. Although the task wasn¡¯t mandatory and had no time limit, Jiang Che wasn¡¯t interested in bing some renowned doctor. After all, hecked the ambition to save the world. After awakening the system, Jiang Che had only one goal: to livezily and freely in this world. He didn¡¯t want toplete this task, but the allure of the Phoenix Essence Blood was irresistible! ¡°System, if I take on a few direct disciples, pass my medical skills on to them, and let them handle the treatments, will that work?¡± Stroking his chin, Jiang Che asked curiously. ¡°Yes, host,¡± the system replied. ¡°If your disciples be renowned medical experts of the era, your reputation will naturally rise. As long as your disciples cure over a thousand rare and difficult diseases, it will count as taskpletion.¡± ¡°That makes things much easier!¡± Upon receiving confirmation, Jiang Che became excited and began to n in his mind. Among the famed doctors he knew, there was Xin Baicao in Northern Li, Xue Muhua in the Song Dynasty, Hu Qingniu and Ping Yizhi in the Ming Dynasty, and Duanmu Rong in the Qin Dynasty¡­ However, Xin Baicao seemed to have already passed away, and his disciple Hua Jin had inherited his legacy. Despite his young age, Hua Jin was already nicknamed the ¡®Little Medical Immortal¡¯. If Jiang Che could take these individuals as his disciples and teach them his medical arts, wouldn¡¯t that solve the problem? Moreover, if they encounter particrly incurable diseases, I can have them demand heavenly-grade techniques from their patients! The more Jiang Che thought about it, the more he smiled, confidence brimming on his face. As for whether these people would agree to be his disciples? Jiang Che didn¡¯t even consider that possibility! He was confident that once they witnessed his medical prowess, they would fight to be his disciples. And if persuasion failed, well¡­ there was always the hard way! As for collecting techniques, Jiang Che already had a n. In the current world, which empire had the most martial arts manuals? Without a doubt, it was the Qin Dynasty! After all, the Qin Dynasty boasted the presence of the Hundred Schools of Thought. Since they were called the Hundred Schools, surely each one had at least one or two heavenly-grade techniques, right? If Jiang Che could strip the Hundred Schools bare, wouldn¡¯t his task beplete in one fell swoop?n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om Of course, as someone inherentlyzy, Jiang Che didn¡¯t n to do this himself. He had already thought of the perfect candidate: Ying Zheng! Ever since unifying the Six States, Ying Zheng¡¯s pursuit of immortality had grown increasingly desperate. Once Jiang Che mastered God-Tier alchemy and concocted a few life-extending pills, proposing a coboration with Ying Zheng seemed like a surefire bet. One pill to extend life by thirty years in exchange for thirty heavenly-grade techniques seemed more than reasonable, right? However, before heading to Qin, Jiang Che needed to enhance his strength¡ªat least to the Half-Step Heavenly realm, or better yet, the Heavenly realm. After all, the Qin Dynasty was a ce rife with danger. The Hundred Schools of Thought, the Netherworld Network¡ªevery faction had its share of experts. Even Zhao Gao by Ying Zheng¡¯s side likely possessed Heavenly Unity-level strength, not to mention the Yin-Yang Sect¡¯s leader, Donghuang Taiyi. Jiang Che guessed that Donghuang Taiyi was at least on par with Li Changsheng, if not stronger. Even if he hadn¡¯t reached the Immortal realm, he was undoubtedly a peak Heavenly expert. Moreover, Jiang Che was quite curious about the secret of the Azure Dragon Seven Constetions. After sorting out his thoughts, Jiang Che beganmunicating with the system. ¡°System, if I want to gain mastery in God-Tier alchemy through direct infusion, how many points would I need?¡± Chapter 19 - Heaven-Defying Alchemy! The One Who Is Close to the Water Gets the Moon First Chapter 19Heaven-Defying Alchemy! The One Who Is Close to the Water Gets the Moon First ¡°To directly master God-Tier alchemy, the host must spend 15,000 points¡­¡± 15,000? ¡°System, redeem it for me¡­¡± Although he felt a bit pained, Jiang Che didn¡¯t hesitate much. After all, every n he had relied on mastering God-Tier alchemy as its foundation. ¡°Ding! Deducting 15,000 points. Initiating infusion¡­¡± As the system¡¯s voice faded, Jiang Che immediately felt a vast amount of alchemical knowledge flooding into his mind. Not daring to ck off, he quickly calmed his thoughts to absorb the overwhelming influx of information¡­ ¡­ The night passed quietly. When the sun rose, Jiang Che finally reopened his eyes. ¡°This God-Tier alchemy skill is truly otherworldly¡­¡± As he processed the vast array of alchemical techniques and recipes in his mind, Jiang Che couldn¡¯t help but feel astonished. Innate Pill, Barrier-Breaking Pill, Youth-Retaining Pill, Life-Extending Pill, Heavenly Unity Pill, Blood Qi Pill, Great Restoration Pill, and so on¡­ Taking an Innate Pill could allow an ordinary person to instantly break through to the Innate Realm without any side effects! The Barrier-Breaking Pill could help someone advance two minor levels, effective for anyone below the Heavenly Realm. The Youth-Retaining Pill, as the name suggested, could allow a person to maintain eternal youth. Such a pill, once made public, would likely drive all the female martial artists in the world mad! After all, there isn¡¯t a woman who doesn¡¯t cherish beauty¡ªno one is exempt. The Life-Extending Pill could prolong a person¡¯s life by thirty years! The Heavenly Unity Pill could help those at the Half-Step Heavenly Realm perceive the heavenly path, increasing their breakthrough chances by 50%. The Blood Qi Pill could boost a martial artist¡¯s true qi by three years¡¯ worth, aiding breakthroughs. Of course, its effect couldn¡¯tpare to training diligently for three years, but it was still an excellent shortcut. As for the Great Restoration Pill, it was even more astonishing: consuming it would grant thirty years¡¯ worth of internal strength! Thirty years! Although this true qi couldn¡¯t rival thirty years of personal cultivation, it would easily help him break into the Heavenly Realm! Thinking this far, Jiang Che could no longer remain calm. However, his excitement was short-lived as he quickly frowned again. While the ingredients for most of these pills were somewhat essible, the materials for crafting the Great Restoration Pill and the Heavenly Unity Pill were extraordinarily rare¡ªsome were even thought to be extinct! No wonder the Shaolin Sect¡¯s Great Restoration Pill had been absent from the martial world for over a century¡­ But soon enough, Jiang Che felt reassured. What¡¯s there to fear when I have the system? No matter how rare the ingredients, the system¡¯s marketce would surely have them. After all, even the blood essence of Pangu was avable in the system store. How could these ingredients not be? ¡°System, I want to check in.¡± ¡°Ding! Check-in sessful. Congrattions to the host for obtaining the heavenly-grade martial art Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms¡­¡± ¡°This technique, huh¡­¡± Without hesitation, Jiang Che immediately handed it over to the system for recycling. In the past, he might have treasured such a martial art.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om But now, with the Five Elements Spirit Art and the Shushan Legacy, these techniques simply didn¡¯t catch his interest. ¡­ Casting aside the distracting thoughts, Jiang Che rose from bed with the help of his little maidservants, who assisted him in dressing. ¡°This damned feudal society!¡± He couldn¡¯t deny it, though¡ªbeing served by young maidens every morning felt indulgently delightful. Not to mention, his personal maidservants were quite yful, touching here and there while dressing him¡­ After getting dressed, Jiang Che freshened up and headed to the main hall. Just as he was about to eat breakfast, Sikong Qianluo entered, carrying a food box. ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± ¡°Hehe, Brother Jiang, I¡¯m here again!¡± When Sikong Qianluo saw Jiang Che seated in the main seat, her eyes lit up. She quickly jogged over and presented the food box like a treasure. ¡°Brother Jiang, I¡¯ve brought you a new dish I just learned. Try it!¡± She eagerly opened the box, taking out a few small dishes and a bowl of porridge. ¡°Qianluo, you¡¯re so thoughtful¡­¡± Seeing her expectant gaze, Jiang Che couldn¡¯t bring himself to refuse. Smiling lightly, he leisurely sampled her cooking. For the youngdy of Snow Moon City, this effort was trulymendable. After all, Sikong Qianluo was someone who had likely never lifted a finger in the kitchen before. Even Sikong Changfeng probably hadn¡¯t tasted her cooking. ¡°How is it, Brother Jiang? Does it taste good?¡± Sikong Qianluo sat across from him, propping her chin on her hands, her bright eyes fixed on Jiang Che. ¡°It¡¯s good. You should try some too.¡± ¡°No need! I already had breakfast beforeing here.¡± Sikong Qianluo waved her hand with a grin and simply continued to watch Jiang Che, her gaze dreamy. ording to the books, the way to a man¡¯s heart was through his stomach. That¡¯s why she persistently brought Jiang Che breakfast every day. Once Brother Jiang got used to my cooking, confessing my feelings should have a higher chance of sess, right? After all, proximity breeds familiarity, and Sikong Qianluo was determined to make a good impression! Thinking of this, the little girl couldn¡¯t help but reveal a sweet smile, as if already envisioning her blissful married life with Jiang Che¡­ Chapter 20 - Jiang Che’s Number One Crazy Fan, Sikong Qianluo Chapter 20Jiang Che¡¯s Number One Crazy Fan, Sikong Qianluo ¡°By the way, Qianluo, I have something I¡¯d like your help with.¡± ¡°Huh? What does Brother Jiang want me to help with?¡± Sikong Qianluo, snapped back to reality by Jiang Che¡¯s call, asked curiously. She was more than willing to help him if she could. ¡°I need your help to gather some spiritual herbs¡­¡± ¡°Wait here for a moment.¡± Jiang Che gave a mysterious smile, set down his chopsticks, and turned to walk into his study. Once inside, he picked up a brush and casually wrote down the names of over a hundred types of spiritual herbs. These were the ingredients needed to refine Innate Pills, Blood Qi Pills, Barrier-Breaking Pills, and Youth-Retaining Pills. As for the herbs for refining Great Restoration Pills, Heavenly Unity Pills, and Life-Extending Pills, Jiang Che didn¡¯t even bother listing them¡ªhe knew Snow Moon City wouldn¡¯t have them. He nned to directly purchase those from the systemter. If he went to Sikong Changfeng to request these herbs, the old miser would never agree. As the head of Snow Moon City, Sikong Changfeng controlled the city¡¯s finances, and naturally, all its resources. But if Sikong Qianluo were the one asking, things would be different. After all, he was a notorious daughter-doting father. Imagining Sikong Changfeng¡¯s pained expression, Jiang Che couldn¡¯t help but chuckle wickedly. ¡­ When Jiang Che returned to the hall, he handed the written list of herbs to the eagerly awaiting Sikong Qianluo. ¡°Brother Jiang, what do you need so many herbs for?¡± Seeing the names of dozens¡ªno, over a hundred herbs¡ªwritten on the parchment, Sikong Qianluo was stunned. She considered herself well-versed in such things, yet she didn¡¯t even recognize half of the names on the list. ¡°I need these herbs for alchemy. Once I¡¯ve refined the Youth-Retaining Pill, I¡¯ll gift you one.¡± Jiang Che smiled warmly, preemptively giving her a reason that left no room for rejection. ¡°Alchemy? The Youth-Retaining Pill? Do you mean the legendary pill that keeps a person eternally youthful after consuming it?¡± Sikong Qianluo¡¯s breath quickened, and her heart raced. She had read about the effects of the Youth-Retaining Pill in ancient texts, but such pills had vanished from the world for over a century. As for whether Jiang Che¡¯s ims were true? Sikong Qianluo didn¡¯t doubt him for a second. In her heart, Jiang Che was omnipotent! Even if Jiang Che imed he could resurrect the dead, she would believe him unconditionally! The youngdy of Snow Moon City has undoubtedly be Jiang Che¡¯s number-one fan¡­ ¡°Yes, it¡¯s precisely that Youth-Retaining Pill,¡± Jiang Che confirmed with a smile. ¡°And also the Barrier-Breaking Pill and Blood Qi Pill¡ªwith these, your cultivation can directly break through to the sixth level of the Grandmaster Realm!¡± His words, deliberately enticing, continued to lure the youngdy in. He wasn¡¯t lying, though. If the Blood Qi Pill and Barrier-Breaking Pill were sessfully refined, Sikong Qianluo could indeed reach the sixth level of the Grandmaster Realm. ¡°How many of these herbs do you need?¡± ¡°The more, the better. Alchemy doesn¡¯t have a high sess rate, after all¡­¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Jiang Che casually made up an excuse. In truth, with his divine-level alchemy skills, failure was impossible. His real motive was, of course, to exploit Sikong Changfeng¡¯s resources as much as possible. Ideally, Sikong Qianluo would clear out her father¡¯s herb stash entirely! After all, when it came to spiritual herbs, the more, the merrier. ¡°Leave it to me!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry, Brother Jiang. I¡¯ll go find my dad right away!¡± Sikong Qianluo patted her small chest confidently, grabbed her Silver Moon Spear, and dashed out in a hurry. ¡­ ¡°Still not nning to show yourself?¡± After Sikong Qianluo left, Jiang Che turned toward a corner of the room, a yful smirk on his face. In a sh, a figure appeared three meters in front of him¡ªit was none other than Li Hanyi! Today, however, Li Hanyi wasn¡¯t wearing her ghost-faced mask. When there were no outsiders around, she didn¡¯t bother with such pretenses. As the fourth city lord of Snow Moon City, Jiang Che was no longer considered an outsider. Dressed in white, wielding her Iron Horse cier Sword, and with her usual cold expression, Li Hanyi stood there. Her attire was highly conservative, revealing only her pristine jade-like hands. ¡°Doesn¡¯t it bother your conscience to deceive Qianluo like that?¡± Raising an eyebrow, Li Hanyi asked in a cold tone. Unlike Sikong Qianluo, who blindly adored Jiang Che, Li Hanyi was far harder to fool. She had overheard their entire conversation and didn¡¯t believe for a moment that Jiang Che could refine something as mythical as the Youth-Retaining Pill. In all her years of wandering the martial world, Li Hanyi had never encountered an alchemist. Such people were thought to have disappeared long ago. Even if some alchemists still existed, the most they could do was refine basic pills for healing or replenishing vitality. As for something like the Youth-Retaining Pill, she had never seen it in her life. Considering Jiang Che¡¯s youth and immense strength, it was obvious he spent most of his time cultivating. When would he have found time to learn alchemy? Chapter 21 - The Furious LI Hanyi! Chapter 21The Furious LI Hanyi! ¡°What brings the Second City Lord to see me today?¡± Jiang Che ignored Li Hanyi¡¯s earlier question and instead asked with mild curiosity. Since the pills hadn¡¯t been refined yet, he knew she wouldn¡¯t believe him anyway, and he didn¡¯t bother to exin. ¡°To spar with swords.¡± Li Hanyi spoke coldly, drawing her Iron Horse Ice River Sword from her waist. ¡°I refuse. You¡¯re too weak¡ªit¡¯s boring.¡± Jiang Che shook his head solemnly. Li Hanyi: ¡­. Even with her calm temperament, Li Hanyi felt herposure falter at Jiang Che¡¯s words. Her chest heaved slightly, her breath growing irregr.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°If you want me to spar with you, you¡¯ll need to agree to one condition,¡± Jiang Che said suddenly, as if an idea had struck him. ¡°What condition?¡± Li Hanyi remained as cold and aloof as ever. ¡°Teach me your Moonlit Blossoms Sword Technique.¡± Grinning widely, Jiang Che stated his demand. ¡°With so many secret techniques already in your possession, why do you want to learn my Moonlit Blossoms Sword Technique?¡± Li Hanyi frowned, genuinely puzzled. She couldn¡¯t understand why Jiang Che, who already wielded numerous powerful secret techniques, would want to learn her swordsmanship. Though her Moonlit Blossoms Sword Technique was formidable, it was far from being as devastating as the swordsmanship Jiang Che had disyed earlier. ¡°To look cool and impress girls¡­¡± Shrugging, Jiang Che answered withplete honesty. While the Moonlit Blossoms Sword Technique wasn¡¯t exactly a world-shattering technique, it was undeniably beautiful. One swing of the de, and a flurry of peach blossoms would cascade through the air like a celestial paradise. It was the perfect tool for wooing women! Li Hanyi: ¡­. Her chest tightened with anger. ring daggers at Jiang Che, she thought, I created this technique through sweat and toil, and you want to use it to flirt?! ¡°Well, Second City Lord, do you agree or not?¡± ¡°If you teach me the Moonlit Blossoms Sword Technique, I¡¯ll agree to spar with you.¡± Jiang Che ignored her rising fury, continuing to negotiate as if nothing were amiss. ¡°Fine, I agree. But you must train with me for a month without using any of your elemental immortal techniques.¡± Li Hanyi smirked faintly as she countered with her own terms. In her mind, as long as Jiang Che didn¡¯t use his mystical elemental techniques, he would never match her in a duel. A month of sparring would give me plenty of opportunities to teach this scoundrel a lesson! ¡°No problem.¡± Jiang Che waved it off, lookingpletely unconcerned. He could easily see through Li Hanyi¡¯s n. But even without his elemental techniques, he still possessed theplete inheritance of the Drunken Sword Immortal. Using just the Ten Thousand Sword Technique, he could utterly dominate this self-assured woman! ¡°Draw your sword.¡± ¡°As you wish.¡± Jiang Che wasted no time, unsheathing his Seven-Star Longyuan Sword and leaping toward Li Hanyi with a sh. Li Hanyi, not daring to underestimate him, immediately countered with her Still Water Sword Technique. Jiang Che began by warming up with a set of Azure Dragon Sword Techniques, engaging Li Hanyi in an intense back-and-forth. Sword lights shed, killing intent filled the air. Swords were meant for killing, and neither of them held back, unleashing one devastating move after another. Though neither was injured, the surroundings weren¡¯t as lucky. Li Hanyi¡¯s sword light ttened the garden, and even Jiang Che¡¯s residence copsed in a cloud of dust. ¡°Take this to Mount Cang! Not here!¡± Dodging her attack, Jiang Che quickly shouted. He was genuinely worried. If they continued here, the entire estate would be reduced to rubble. ¡°Fine.¡± Li Hanyi nodded, realizing the problem as well. She sheathed her sword and swiftly flew toward the summit of Mount Cang, disappearing in an instant. Jiang Che instructed the servants to clean up the ruins before following her. ¡­ Mount Cang As one of the four icondscapes of Snow Moon City, representing ¡°snow,¡± Mount Cang was perpetually nketed in white. From afar, it resembled a silver-d wondend. The biting wind howled, and snowkes danced in the air. While the temperature in Snow Moon City hovered around 20¡ãC, Mount Cang¡¯s summit was well below freezing. However, both Jiang Che and Li Hanyi were seasoned martial artists at the peak of the Grandmaster Realm and were unaffected by such conditions. The two arrived at the mountain¡¯s summit, one after the other. ¡°I have a sword technique¡ªStill Water Sword Technique. Test it for me.¡± Li Hanyi wasted no time, her Iron Horse Ice River Sword resting across her chest, radiating killing intent. The Still Water Sword Technique was a Heaven-tier martial art passed down to Li Hanyi by her master, Li Changsheng. The technique had four realms:
        1. Seeing mountains as mountains, seeing water as water.
        1. Seeing mountains as not mountains, seeing water as not water.
        1. Seeing mountains once again as mountains, seeing water once again as water.
At just twenty-six or twenty-seven years old, Li Hanyi had already reached the peak of the third realm. Once sheprehended the fourth realm, she could achieve enlightenment and ascend to the Heavenly Unity Realm with a single strike. This pursuit of mastery was why Li Hanyi constantly challenged experts from all factions, finding an opportunity to breakthrough. Chapter 22 - Death Is Imminent, Desperate Li Hanyi! Chapter 22Death Is Imminent, Desperate Li Hanyi! ¡°Still Water Sword Technique?¡± ¡°It¡¯s decent, but still not enough!¡± As Li Hanyi unleashed her Still Water Sword Technique, Jiang Che seemed to perceive countless illusory mountains and rivers behind her. This strike contained all of Li Hanyi¡¯s inner energy, leaving no room for reservation. ¡°Ten Thousand Sword Technique!¡± Jiang Che countered with the Ten Thousand Sword Technique from Shushan, swinging his de! The Seven-Star Abyss Dragon Sword trembled violently as its resonant hum echoed through the heavens. Tens of thousands of golden sword shadows suddenly materialized behind Jiang Che. The onught was ferocious and overwhelming, as if capable of slicing through the very fabric of the air! Seeing this, Li Hanyi¡¯s pupils contracted, and a storm surged within her heart. She had believed Jiang Che¡¯s strongest abilitiesy in his immortal techniques, but she hadn¡¯t expected him to wield such a devastating sword move! Amid this rain of golden swords, Li Hanyi felt the shadow of death looming over her. She knew her current cultivation level could never withstand Jiang Che¡¯s strike. Yet with the sword already descending, all she could do was desperately resist. The golden sword shadows surged toward Li Hanyi like meteors, shaking heaven and earth. ¡°Moonlit Blossoms¡­¡± Li Hanyi cast her Moonlit Blossoms technique, forming a protective barrier around herself, while repeatedly executing the Still Water Sword Technique to hold on for dear life. But the Ten Thousand Sword Technique soon shattered the illusory realm of her Still Water intent. The residual force continued its charge, rapidly closing in on her. As her intent broke, Li Hanyi suffered bacsh, her figure sted tens of meters away, with blood seeping from the corner of her lips. Facing the relentless approach of the technique, despair filled her heart. She closed her eyes, prepared to meet her end. As a swordswoman, dying to such a masterful sword strike didn¡¯t feel regretful. When the golden sword lights stopped just a centimeter from her, Jiang Che halted them with perfect control. Although it was his first time using the Ten Thousand Sword Technique, he had already mastered it to perfection and found it easy to control. ¡°Go!¡± With a loud shout, Jiang Che redirected the golden sword light toward a barren mountain in the distance. Boom! With an earth-shattering roar, the deste mountain ten thousand meters away was razed to the ground. Rocks tumbled, and the earth shook violently. ¡­ After a while, as the roar of destruction faded and the anticipated end failed toe, Li Hanyi hesitantly opened her eyes. She was met with Jiang Che¡¯s teasing gaze. ¡°You¡­¡± ¡°Why didn¡¯t you kill me?¡± Despite her paleplexion, Li Hanyi forced herself to remain calm as she asked. She was genuinely frightened¡ªthis brush with death had shaken her to the core. ¡°You¡¯re not my mortal enemy. Why would I kill you?¡± Rolling his eyes, Jiang Che responded tly. Though not a saint, Jiang Che was no ruthless killer either. Li Hanyi had merely sought a sparring match; there was no reason for him to kill her. Li Hanyi¡¯s face flushed slightly with embarrassment, realizing how foolish her question had been. This guy is technically one of my own now; of course, he wouldn¡¯t kill me without cause. ¡­ ¡°That Ten Thousand Sword Technique of yours¡ªit¡¯s an immortal technique, isn¡¯t it?¡± After a long silence, Li Hanyi adjusted her breathing and finally spoke with certainty. Her Still Water Sword Technique had been utterly powerless against the Ten Thousand Sword Technique, which could conjure thousands of swords from thin air. Each golden sword exuded terrifying might and overwhelming force. In her twenty years of sword training and travels across the martial world, Li Hanyi had never encountered such a technique. She was almost certain that Jiang Che¡¯s Ten Thousand Sword Technique was no mere earthly swordsmanship. ¡°Indeed, it¡¯s an immortal technique.¡± Jiang Che nodded, not bothering to deny it. ¡°No wonder¡­¡± Li Hanyiughed bitterly, a sense of destion washing over her. To think she had attempted to use the Still Water Sword Technique to contend with a legendary immortal technique¡ªwhat a death wish. ¡°Your swordsmanship seems to have reached a bottleneck.¡± ncing at her, Jiang Che¡¯s tone carried a hint of doubt but his expression was firm. Having mastered all of Mount Shu¡¯s sword techniques, Jiang Che¡¯s understanding of swordsmanship had reached an unparalleled level. From their brief exchange, he had already identified the issue guing Li Hanyi. If she couldn¡¯t break through this bottleneck, she would never reach the threshold of the Heavenly Realm or achieve the unity of man and sword. ¡°That¡¯s right¡­¡± Li Hanyi nodded lightly, a trace of frustration flickering across her face. Two years ago, her Still Water Sword Technique had already reached the peak of the third realm. Despite two years of relentless training and countless duels, she had made no progress. Today¡¯s crushing defeat only added to her frustration. Before, when Jiang Che had beaten her, she dismissed it as the result of his immortal techniques. But now, being defeated by his swordsmanship alone, Li Hanyi¡¯s pride was utterly shattered.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Chapter 23 - The Fluttering Heart of Li Hanyi Chapter 23The Fluttering Heart of Li Hanyi Jiang Che nodded thoughtfully before continuing: ¡°I have a technique called Heaven¡¯s Sword. Watch closely.¡± ¡°How much you canprehend depends entirely on your own fortune.¡± ¡°What?¡± Li Hanyi looked puzzled and was about to ask more when she noticed Jiang Che¡¯s demeanor suddenly change. If Jiang Che had previously resembled an ethereal immortal, he now embodied the sharpness of a peerless sword! Witnessing this transformation, Li Hanyi¡¯s mind went nk. As a swordswoman, she immediately understood the significance of this shift. Jiang Che had achieved the fabled state of unity between man and sword¡ªthe pinnacle of swordsmanship! ¡°Heaven¡¯s Sword!¡± Jiang Che infused his entire being with Five Elements spiritual energy, channeling it into the Seven-Star Abyss Dragon Sword. The sword trembled uncontrobly, as if expressing its excitement. With a single swing, Jiang Che shed toward the heavens! Li Hanyi¡¯s eyes widened as she stared, transfixed by the sword energy streaking through the sky. This strike¡ªbreathtakingly beautiful, dazzlingly brilliant¡ªresonated with the mountains, rivers, and even the protective moat of Snow Moon City thousands of meters away. The entire region¡¯s mountains echoed in harmony with the sword energy. Li Hanyi stood stunned, her scalp tingling as if something deep within her had been powerfully stirred. Her heart raced. Within that strike, she seemed to glimpse the future path of her swordsmanship. The colossal sword energy stretched thousands of meters, blotting out the zing sun. Above the Nine Heavens, storm clouds churned as colorful clouds descended. The sword light swept across the skies over Snow Moon City, witnessed by everyone within. Countless swordsmen shivered, ovee with awe and fear. ¡°To think I once called myself a master of swordsmanship. With such swordsmanship in the world, how could I dare?¡± One swordsman chuckled bitterly, discarding his de as his spirit copsed. ¡°Who could withstand such a strike?¡± ¡°Damn, is this even earthly swordsmanship?¡± ¡°Does Snow Moon City have such a sword immortal?¡± ¡°Was it the Second City Lord? Or the Fourth City Lord?¡± It wasn¡¯t until the sword light vanished into the horizon that the people regained their senses, breaking into fervent discussions. ¡­ In the Eastern Return Tavern. Bai Li Dongjun was savoring a freshly brewed wine. ¡°Who would have thought such extraordinary swordsmanship could exist in the mortal realm¡­¡± Watching the sword light streaking across the sky, Bai Li Dongjun was deeply moved. He didn¡¯t need to guess¡ªit had to be Jiang Che. He knew his junior sister, Li Hanyi. While she was undoubtedly a prodigy, she couldn¡¯t possibly unleash such an awe-inspiring strike. This sword is powerful enough to split the heavens! ¡°It seems swordsmanship truly reigns supreme in this era¡­¡± Taking a deep swig of wine, Bai Li Dongjun seemed to reach a resolution. Though known as the Wine Immortal, Bai Li Dongjun could be a de Immortal when wielding a de, or a Sword Immortal when wielding a sword. At that moment, he resolved to return to the path of the sword and reim the pinnacle of swordsmanship. If not for unresolved inner demons, Bai Li Dongjun could have reached the unity of man and heaven a decade ago. This was why he had been searching for Meng Po¡¯s Soup. Long ago, he had killed the woman he loved most, Yue Yao, and had since lived in a haze of regret. Only by drinking Meng Po¡¯s Soup to forget his past could he break through and achieve the ultimate realm. ¡­ In a gambling house, Yin Luoxia was ying dice with a group of gamblers. Seeing the colossal sword light streak across the heavens, a smile curved at her lips. She knew this strike was undoubtedly Jiang Che¡¯s. As a long-time friend of Li Hanyi, she understood her well. While Li Hanyi was a sword prodigy, she couldn¡¯t possibly deliver such a world-shattering strike. ¡°This little guy is full of surprises¡­¡± Muttering to herself, Yin Luoxia¡¯s curiosity about Jiang Che deepened. She had always suspected he practiced some immortal techniques but had never imagined his swordsmanship was so terrifyingly advanced! He had already reached the summit of mastery. In that moment, Yin Luoxia made up her mind. She would find a way to uncover Jiang Che¡¯s secrets one day! ¡­ In the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Sikong Changfeng was haggling with his daughter, Sikong Qianluo, when the sword light streaked across the sky. Seeing the sword light, Sikong Changfeng¡¯s expression turned dazed for a moment. Soon after, a realization dawned on him, leaving his expression deeply conflicted. ¡°To think that brat¡¯s swordsmanship is so heaven-defying¡­¡± He knew that strike could only be Jiang Che¡¯s. It was now clear that during their duel at Erhai Lake, Jiang Che had held back. It was hard to fathom who could possibly withstand such a strike. A master of unity with heaven? Or perhaps a legendary practitioner of the Immortal Heavenly Dao?n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Father, stop calling Brother Che a brat!¡± Sikong Qianluo pouted, hands on her hips, her fair little face puffed up with discontent. ¡°My dear daughter¡­¡± Sikong Changfeng¡¯s mouth twitched, feeling utterly exasperated. He genuinely couldn¡¯t understand Jiang Che¡¯s charm. How had this rascal managed to turn his precious daughter into such a state after just a few days? Where was this headed? Sikong Changfeng was genuinely worried his darling girl might throw herself at Jiang Che someday. What was so great about this brat, anyway? Sure, he was a little handsome, a little skilled, and a little brilliant in medicine¡­ Chapter 24 - Shy Li Hanyi Chapter 24Shy Li Hanyi At the summit of Mount Cang, snow danced down in whirlwinds. ¡°Well, what did you see?¡± Retracting the Seven-Star Longyuan Sword, Jiang Che turned his head to look at Li Hanyi beside him and asked with a teasing smile. To be honest, even Jiang Che himself was astonished by the effects of the Heaven¡¯s Sword. To think it could affect the weather within a kilometer radius¡ªutterly defying the heavens! Moreover, as my cultivation level increases, this range would likely expand even further. The only downside is the enormous consumption. Just this one strike drained all the spiritual energy in my body. Still, with the ever-regenerating Wood Spirit Power, Jiang Che was unconcerned. In at most a quarter of an hour, he could fully recover. It seems that until I reach the stage of unity with heaven and man, the Heaven¡¯s Sword can only serve as a trump card. With this sword alone, I can easily challenge and ovee Heavenly realm martial artists! ¡°I saw the path of my swordsmanship!¡± Li Hanyi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing her excitement. Yet her trembling shoulders betrayed her true emotions. Watching Jiang Che¡¯s strike, she experienced a revtion. With a period of secluded cultivation, she could undoubtedly break through to the half-step Heavenly Realm! After all, she had been stuck at the ninth level of Grandmaster for two and a half years, merelycking the right opportunity. ¡°Thank you, Jiang Che¡­¡± Li Hanyi¡¯s soft tone broke the icy detachment she typically disyed. Her gaze at Jiang Che held a mix of gratitude, admiration, astonishment, and a subtle emotion she herself had yet to recognize. No one had ever so decisively defeated her in swordsmanship¡ªnot even the Four Sword Immortals of Beili. Jiang Che¡¯s breathtaking sword strike had left an indelible mark on her heart. Cough, cough¡­ Overwhelmed by her emotions, Li Hanyi¡¯s internal injuries red up, causing her to cough up a mouthful of blood and grow even paler. Though Jiang Che¡¯s Myriad Sword Technique hadn¡¯t caused her direct harm, she had suffered bacsh from her Still Water Sword Technique, leaving her gravely injured. ¡°You¡¯re hurt¡­¡± Jiang Che¡¯s brows furrowed as he decisively took Li Hanyi¡¯s soft, jade-like hand without waiting for her response. He transferred a portion of his Wood Spirit Power to help her recover. In just a brief moment, his spiritual energy had already recovered by thirty percent. ¡°You¡­¡± A blush shed across Li Hanyi¡¯s pale face, and her eyes revealed panic as she instinctively tried to pull her hand away. Other than her father and brother, she had never been this physically close to a man. Of course, the times she had twisted someone¡¯s neck didn¡¯t count. But in her current state, gravely injured, there was no way she could break free from Jiang Che¡¯s grasp. ¡­ ¡°All right, you¡¯re fully recovered now.¡± Half an incense stick¡¯s timeter, Jiang Che released Li Hanyi¡¯s delicate hand, secretly marveling at her. Despite years of sword practice, her hands were smooth and wless, as white as snow, without a single callus. He couldn¡¯t help but wonder how she maintained them so perfectly. ¡°I¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m going into seclusion now¡­¡± Li Hanyi left this sentence behind before hurriedly fleeing, clearly flustered. Such intimate contact with Jiang Che had left her heart racing, unsure of what to do. ¡°Hey, you still haven¡¯t taught me Moonlit Blossoms Sword Technique!¡± Watching Li Hanyi scamper off like a startled rabbit, Jiang Che called out. ¡°I¡¯ll teach you when there¡¯s time¡­¡± Li Hanyi paused briefly, leaving behind a hurried reply before her figure flickered a few times and vanishedpletely. Her heart was in turmoil. ¡°I never thought the cold fairy could be this adorable when embarrassed¡­¡± Jiang Che chuckled twice, satisfied as he descended the mountain. Li Hanyi, usually cold and aloof, utterly unapproachable, turned out to be unexpectedly endearing when shy! Just looking at her made him want to tease her¡­ ¡­ In the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Main Hall. ¡°Father!¡± Sikong Qianluo kept tugging at Sikong Changfeng¡¯s arm, pleading coquettishly. ¡°Please give me the key so I can get those spiritual herbs from the storeroom!¡± ¡°What do you need so many spiritual herbs for?¡± Sikong Changfeng asked warily, clearly puzzled. If his daughter had asked for just a few specific herbs, he would have handed them over without hesitation. But now she was asking for over a hundred kinds, including several life-saving ones. He couldn¡¯t help but grow cautious. If I hand over such arge quantity, the city¡¯s herb reserves would shrink by at least thirty percent! These herbs had been painstakingly collected over the years, both by him and Li Changsheng, to be used in critical moments for extending life or saving it. Even Sikong Changfeng felt a pang of distress at the thought of parting with so many all at once. ¡°Hehe¡­¡± ¡°Big Brother Jiang said he knows how to refine pills, so he asked me to gather some herbs for him¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo scratched her head and chuckled awkwardly. Sikong Changfeng: ¡­. Sikong Changfeng had assumed his daughter was facing some pressing difficulty. To think it was all for Jiang Che, that rascal? And alchemy? Who are you trying to fool! Sikong Changfeng scoffed. In his many years of life, he had never encountered a real alchemist. How could Jiang Che, a mere youth, possibly know such an ancient and rare art?n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om His daughter, blinded by trust, hadn¡¯t even stopped to think before asking him for help? It¡¯s often said that women in love lose their rationality, but his daughter wasn¡¯t even in love yet, and she was already this foolish? Chapter 25 - The Great Filial Daughter, Sikong Qianluo Chapter 25The Great Filial Daughter, Sikong Qianluo ¡°Daughter, that brat Jiang Che is most likely lying to you¡­¡± ¡°In all my years, I¡¯ve never seen an alchemist. Such people are incredibly rare.¡± ¡°How could Jiang Che possibly know how to refine pills?¡± With a heartfelt tone, Sikong Changfeng tried to convince his precious daughter to see reason. ¡°Don¡¯t speak ill of Brother Che!¡± Sikong Qianluo pouted her little mouth and directly retorted. Sikong Changfeng¡¯s face darkened, and frustration bubbled in his heart. What kind of spell had his daughter fallen under? Why was she so infatuated with that kid Jiang Che? Seeing her father¡¯s vexed expression, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s big eyes sparkled mischievously. She immediately wrapped her arms around his and began pleading coquettishly. ¡°Daddy, pleeease.¡± ¡°I really, really want those herbs¡­¡± ¡°Fine, fine, you can go¡­¡± As a doting father, Sikong Changfeng couldn¡¯t resist his beloved daughter¡¯s charms. Faced with her expectant gaze, he couldn¡¯t bring himself to say no. With a soft sigh, he reluctantly handed her a set of keys. ¡°These are the keys. Take no more than one of each herb¡ªyou mustn¡¯t overdo it.¡± Sikong Changfeng passed the keys to Sikong Qianluo and sternly reminded her. Knowing her yful nature, he genuinely feared she might empty the entire treasury of medicinal herbs. ¡°Hehe, don¡¯t worry, Daddy. I¡¯ve got it under control.¡± ¡°You can get back to work; I won¡¯t bother you anymore.¡± With the keys in hand, Sikong Qianluo didn¡¯t linger and skipped off joyfully. ¡°This silly girl¡­¡± Watching her retreating figure, Sikong Changfeng let out a helpless sigh. Rubbing his temples in frustration, he felt a deep sense of unease. ¡­ After leaving the hall, Sikong Qianluo, led by servants, soon arrived at the treasury in the City Lord¡¯s mansion where the herbs were stored. Because it housed extremely precious herbs, the treasury was heavily guarded. It was protected by over ten innate-level martial artists and a grandmaster elder. The door was made of special materials, nearly impossible for anyone below the level of heavenly realm to force open. Upon seeing the guards, Sikong Qianluo¡¯srge eyes swirled with cunning, and an idea quickly formed. She walked briskly up to the elder guarding the treasury. ¡°Elder Feng, my father says some Dark River agents have infiltrated Snow Moon City. He wants you to take people to search the Northern District.¡± ¡°Dark River agents?¡± ¡°Why isn¡¯t the Law Enforcement Squad handling this?¡± Elder Feng questioned suspiciously, sensing something amiss. Since when did a treasury guard like him carry out such tasks? While it was true that Dark River was at odds with Snow Moon City, they wouldn¡¯t be so bold as to act in broad daylight.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Father said that many agents havee this time, and they¡¯ve obtained critical intelligence about Snow Moon City. They must be rooted out before nightfall!¡± ¡°The Law Enforcement Squad has already gone to the Eastern and Western Districts, and the remaining disciples are searching the Southern District.¡± ¡°We¡¯re short on hands this time, so Father sent me to inform you.¡± Sikong Qianluo smiled sweetly, having prepared this exnation beforehand. ¡°But if I leave, the treasury will be unguarded¡­¡± Elder Feng hesitated. The safety of Snow Moon City was of utmost importance. As a member of the city, he naturally wanted to contribute. ¡°Don¡¯t worry; I¡¯ll guard the treasury while you¡¯re gone.¡± Sikong Qianluo waved dismissively, unconcerned. ¡°Well¡­¡± ¡°All right, I¡¯ll leave it to you, Young Mistress¡­¡± Elder Feng, not suspecting anything, agreed without further doubts. ¡°All disciples, hear mymand!¡± ¡°Follow me to the Northern District and capture the Dark River scum!¡± Elder Feng, filled with righteous fervor, led over twenty disciples out in a rush toward the Northern District. Once Elder Feng¡¯s figure disappeared from sight, Sikong Qianluo revealed a sly grin of triumph. She wasted no time opening the treasury doors. But when the doors opened, she was stunned. Looking at the rows of herbs on the shelves, the little girl felt dazzled. The hundreds of herbs Jiang Che had asked for¡ªshe couldn¡¯t even recognize most of them! ¡°Well, Father doesn¡¯t need these herbs anyway. I might as well give them all to Brother Jiang¡­¡± Muttering to herself, Sikong Qianluo quickly made up her mind. Jiang Che had said the more herbs, the better¡ªthere was always a risk of failure when refining pills. So, Sikong Qianluo decided to take everything! After all, these herbs aren¡¯t gathered by me. Why should I feel heartache? Rather than letting them lose potency over time, it¡¯ss better to send them to Jiang Che for alchemy. Once Jiang Che finished making pills, I can give some extra ones to my father aspensation! ¡°Everyone, pack all these herbs up and send them with me to the Jiang residence!¡± The servants apanying her swiftly packed the herbs into pre-prepared boxes. Once everything was loaded, and she confirmed nothing was left behind, Sikong Qianluo closed the treasury doors and headed to Jiang Che¡¯s residence. Thus, the herbs that Li Changsheng and Sikong Changfeng had spent years collecting werepletely emptied by Sikong Qianluo¡­ Chapter 26 - This Ah…, Sikong Changfeng Lost His Wife and Herbs! Chapter 26This Ah¡­, Sikong Changfeng Lost His Wife and Herbs! After returning to the mansion, Jiang Che had just reached the long veranda when he heard Sikong Qianluo¡¯s loud voice calling out from behind. ¡°Brother Jiang!¡± ¡°Brother Jiang, I¡¯ve brought you some medicinal herbs!¡± Jiang Che stopped in his tracks and turned his head curiously. He saw Sikong Qianluo leading a group of over ten servants, each carrying arge box, walking toward him. ¡°Qianluo, how many herbs did you bring me?¡± Seeing the dozen herb-filled boxes, Jiang Che¡¯s expression turned a bit peculiar. Good heavens, could this little girl really have emptied Snow Moon City¡¯s herb treasury? Wouldn¡¯t this drive Sikong Changfeng to his grave? ¡°Hehe¡­¡± ¡°You said refining pills has a failure rate and that the more herbs, the better. So, I emptied the entire herb treasury!¡± Sikong Qianluo said nonchntly. She truly didn¡¯t care¡ªafter all, the herbs weren¡¯t collected by her. ¡°Brother Jiang, hurry and check if these herbs meet your requirements.¡± ¡°All right¡­¡± Jiang Che didn¡¯t refuse and had the servants open the boxes on the spot. Seeing the dazzling array of various medicinal herbs, Jiang Che¡¯s breath quickened. The foundation of Snow Moon City is even deeper than he had imagined! With so many herbs, how many pills can I refine? Innate Pills, Qi and Blood Pills, Minor Revival Pills, Youth-Retaining Pills, Breakthrough Pills¡­ Jiang Che could almost see countless pills beckoning to him, and a wide grin spread across his face. ¡°Qianluo, you¡¯ve done me a huge favor this time!¡± ¡°Don¡¯t worry. Once I refine these herbs into pills, I¡¯ll ensure your cultivation directly breaks through to the peak of the Grandmaster level!¡± Jiang Che promised earnestly. Although he couldn¡¯t refine Great Restoration Pills, he could make Minor Restoration Pills, which also added ten years of inner energy for martial artists. With Breakthrough Pills, Qi and Blood Pills, and Minor Restoration Pills, it would be enough for Sikong Qianluo to go from the third level of Grandmaster to the ninth! ¡°Hehe, as long as I can help Brother Jiang, I¡¯m happy¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo giggled, her heart blooming with joy. Receiving Jiang Che¡¯s praise made her feel all her efforts were worthwhile. ¡°Brother Jiang, quickly put these herbs away.¡± ¡°Otherwise, when my father finds out, he¡¯ll definitelye looking for you!¡± ¡°And I¡¯d better leave quickly to find somewhere to hide¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo shrank her neck slightly, speaking with a guilty tone. Emptying Snow Moon City¡¯s herb treasury in one go¡ªwho knew how furious her father would be? Although she knew her father wouldn¡¯t punish her too harshly, being grounded would be no fun at all. As for where to hide, Sikong Qianluo had already decided. If there was one ce in Snow Moon City her father wouldn¡¯t dare to go, it would definitely be Mount Cang, residence of her Second Master! As long as she could hide there for a while until Jiang Che finished refining the pills, she¡¯d be fine. By then, even if her father wanted to scold her, she wouldn¡¯t be afraid¡ªafter all, she knew her father wasn¡¯t a match for Jiang Che. ¡°You¡¯re going to Han Yi?¡± Jiang Che asked curiously. ¡°That¡¯s right¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo nced back at the servants, ensuring they weren¡¯t eavesdropping, and finally felt relieved. ¡°All right, you go ahead.¡± ¡°When I finish refining all these pills, I¡¯lle find you at Han Yi¡¯s ce.¡± ¡°Hehe, okay.¡± After a brief hesitation, Sikong Qianluo suddenly threw her arms around Jiang Che in a quick hug. But after only three seconds, her face turned bright red, and she hurriedly fled the scene. She didn¡¯t know what possessed her to make such a bold move. ¡°This little girl¡­¡± Watching Sikong Qianluo¡¯s fleeing figure, Jiang Che felt a warmth in his heart. He wasn¡¯t clueless¡ªhow could he not understand her feelings after everything she¡¯d done for him? But for now, the priority was to find a secluded spot to refine pills.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Once I finish refining all the pills, I will make sure to take good care of this little girl! Having made up his mind, Jiang Che waved his hand and stored all the boxes of herbs into his system space. ¡°I¡¯ll be leaving for about seven days. If Sikong Changfenges looking for me, just tell him I¡¯m not here.¡± Jiang Che instructed a few servants who were cleaning. ¡°Yes, City Lord,¡± they replied respectfully. After giving his instructions, Jiang Che strode out of the front yard and found a hidden underground chamber. Pill refining required uninterrupted focus, and he didn¡¯t want Sikong Changfeng ruining his mood. Thinking about Sikong Changfeng¡¯s heartbroken expression, Jiang Che couldn¡¯t help but chuckle mischievously. This time, Sikong Changfeng had truly lost both his daughter and his herbs! Chapter 27 - Li Hanyi Is Thinking About Love? Chapter 27Li Hanyi Is Thinking About Love? ¡°System, I want to redeem the Qiankun Cauldron¡­¡± Putting aside the chaotic thoughts in his mind, Jiang Che directlymunicated with the system. This Qiankun Cauldron was the alchemy furnace he had his eyes on earlier. Although it wasn¡¯t considered a top-grade heavenly artifact, it was more than enough for his current needs in alchemy! ¡°Ding, 3500 points deducted, redemption sessful¡­¡± As the system¡¯s notification sounded, a cauldron with a greenish-purple hue suddenly appeared in front of Jiang Che. The moment the Qiankun Cauldron appeared, detailed information about it automatically flooded into Jiang Che¡¯s mind: Qiankun Cauldron: Originates from a certain fantasy world. A mid-tier spiritual artifact capable of resizing at will, primarily used for refining pills and elixirs. ¡°Phew¡­¡± Taking a deep breath, Jiang Che retrieved all the spiritual herbs stored in the system space and immediately began refining pills.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡­ On Cangshan Mountain*, a small bamboo courtyard sat at the summit. [*Mount Cang] Li Hanyi resided in Cangshan Mountain most of the time, practicing her swordsmanship daily, never concerning herself with the affairs of Snow Moon City. She rarely returned to the residence in Snow Moon City, spending the majority of her time in the bamboo courtyard. ¡°Second Master!¡± ¡°Second Master!¡± Sikong Qianluo rushed to the door of Li Hanyi¡¯s bamboo house in a flurry. Inside, Li Hanyi was seated in front of a bronze mirror, lost in thought as she gazed at her stunning reflection. Sikong Qianluo¡¯s calls snapped her out of her reverie. ¡°What is this little girl doing here at this time?¡± Li Hanyi furrowed her brows slightly and murmured to herself. Getting up, she went to open the door for Sikong Qianluo. ¡°Hehe, greetings, Second Master¡­¡± When the door opened, Sikong Qianluo greeted her with a bright smile. ¡°It¡¯ste. Why are you here?¡± Li Hanyi nced at the setting sun in the sky and asked, her tone as cold and aloof as ever. ¡°I n to stay with Second Master for a while. Is that okay?¡± Sikong Qianluo, unbothered by Li Hanyi¡¯s demeanor, asked with a grin. ¡°Stay here?¡± ¡°No.¡± Li Hanyi refused without a second thought. She had lived in solitude on Cangshan Mountain for years, and no one had ever stayed with her during that time. ¡°Why did you suddenly think of staying here?¡± ¡°No particr reason. I just think Cangshan¡¯s scenery is beautiful, and so is Second Master¡­ Seeing Second Master¡¯s unparalleled beauty every day would put me in a great mood!¡± Sikong Qianluo replied sheepishly, showering Li Hanyi with exaggeratedpliments. ¡°Smooth talker!¡± ¡°If you don¡¯t tell the truth, leave immediately!¡± Clearly, Li Hanyi didn¡¯t believe her excuses and made a motion to shut the door. Indeed, while Cangshan was beautiful, Sikong Qianluo, having grown up in Snow Moon City, must have long since grown tired of the view. ¡°Wait, I¡¯ll exin!¡± Seeing Li Hanyi about to close the door, Sikong Qianluo panicked and quickly exined everything that had led her there. At present, her father must be searching the entire city for her, and if caught, there was no telling what punishment awaited her. The only truly safe ce in Snow Moon City was here with her Second Master, as even her father wouldn¡¯t dare send anyone to search this ce. After hearing the exnation, Li Hanyi¡¯s mouth twitched, and she couldn¡¯t help feeling exasperated. This girl had a bold streak, giving away all the spiritual herbs her master had painstakingly collected to Jiang Che for pill refining? If Sikong Changfeng found out, he would probably explode with rage! Moreover, unlike Sikong Qianluo¡¯s naive optimism, Li Hanyi didn¡¯t believe that Jiang Che truly knew alchemy. The craft of alchemy had been lost in the Nine Provinces for over a century. Across the entire region, there might not even be a single true alchemist remaining. The only person she¡¯d heard of with alchemical knowledge was a practitioner from the Qin Empire¡¯s Yin-Yang School, known as Yun Zhongjun. However, even Yun Zhongjun could at best refine pills that enhanced physical strength. There was no such thing as mythical beauty-enhancing pills like the legends described. ¡°Come in¡­¡± After hearing everything, Li Hanyi stepped aside and allowed Sikong Qianluo into the bamboo house. As for the missing spiritual herbs, that was Sikong Changfeng¡¯s problem. She didn¡¯t n to worry about it. If their master wanted ountability, the me would fall on Sikong Changfeng¡ªhe was the one who had given the key to his precious daughter, after all. ¡°Hehe, Second Master is the best! Qianluo adores Second Master!¡± Feeling relieved that she had gained Li Hanyi¡¯s shelter, Sikong Qianluo finally breathed a sigh of relief. ¡°Find any room to stay in. This isn¡¯t Snow Moon City, so the food here isn¡¯t as good¡­¡± Li Hanyi left these words before returning to her bedroom. After observing Jiang Che¡¯s swordsmanship earlier, she had some insights that might allow her to break through to the demi-saint level if she meditated for a few days. ¡°Got it.¡± Sikong Qianluo responded cheerfully and began curiously exploring the surroundings. With her lively personality, she couldn¡¯t fathom how her Second Master could tolerate the solitude of Cangshan Mountain, practicing swordsmanship alone day after day. The vast mountain had no one but Li Hanyi. But as she looked around, her expression gradually turned strange. What did I discover? There is a newly opened box of rouge sitting on my Second Master¡¯s dressing table? The discovery startled Sikong Qianluo so much that she almost gasped aloud but managed to cover her mouth just in time. In her memory, her Second Master had never worn such things. Could it be that my Second Master is¡­ longing for romance? What kind of man can melt this ice queen¡¯s heart? No matter how hard she thought, Sikong Qianluo couldn¡¯t figure it out. She became increasingly curious about the man who could win her Second Master¡¯s affections. Was he some extraordinary hero, someone with three heads and six arms capable of conquering the Ice Queen herself? Chapter 28 - Sikong Changfeng Fainted With Anger! Chapter 28Sikong Changfeng Fainted With Anger! As night fell, moonlight was shining brightly Inside the City Lord¡¯s Manor, study room After days of tackling umted governmental affairs, Sikong Changfeng finally let out a long sigh of relief. ¡°Why hasn¡¯t Qianluo, that little rascal,e back yet?¡± Looking at the darkening sky outside, Sikong Changfeng couldn¡¯t help but frown. Usually, his precious daughter would have returned by this hour. What could be keeping her today? Could something have happened? As this thought crossed his mind, Sikong Changfeng could no longer remain calm. He decided to send someone to search for his daughter immediately. As soon as he stepped out of the study, he bumped into Elder Feng Yuan, who was hurrying towards him. The sight of Feng Yuan gave Sikong Changfeng a bad premonition. Before he could say anything, Feng Yuan spoke up, his words leaving Sikong Changfeng utterly dumbfounded. ¡°Your subordinate failed to apprehend the agents of the Dark River before nightfall. Please, City Lord, punish me!¡± Feng Yuan spoke with a face full of remorse, confessing his inability to find any suspicious individuals in the northern district despite a whole day of searching. He felt deeply ashamed and came to ept responsibility. ¡°The Dark River¡¯s agents?¡± ¡°What are you talking about, Elder Feng?¡± Sikong Changfeng asked, bewildered. He couldn¡¯t wrap his head around Feng Yuan¡¯s words. The elder had spent an entire day searching the northern district for agents of the Dark River? Since when did the Dark River¡¯s people show up? Why didn¡¯t I hear anything about it? ¡°Didn¡¯t you instruct me to search for suspicious individuals in the northern district?¡± Feng Yuan¡¯s reaction caught Sikong Changfeng off guard. The elder looked at him with doubt. ¡°When did I say that? Did Qianluo tell you this?¡± Sikong Changfeng¡¯s gaze sharpened, and his heart was filled with a sinking realization. So, that¡¯s why I had been feeling uneasy all day. It seems like my dear daughter has orchestrated this borate distraction! Redirecting Elder Feng Yuan away from the spiritual medicine vault was no coincidence. Sikong Changfeng could now guess exactly what her intentions were. With this realization, Sikong Changfeng could no longer stay calm. Without another word to Feng Yuan, he rushed towards the spiritual medicine vault. When he reached the vault, his daughter was nowhere in sight, and the door to the vault was slightly ajar. Sikong Changfeng wasted no time. With a single kick, he flung the door open, only to find the vault inplete disarray¡ªemptied of its precious contents. Sikong Changfeng¡¯s lips trembled with rage as he roared in fury, ¡°Sikong Qianluo!¡± ¡­ Sikong Changfeng left the City Lord¡¯s Manor, instructing his subordinates to search the city for his beloved daughter. Meanwhile, he himself hurried to Jiang Zhe¡¯s residence. At this point, all the spiritual herbs had likely been given to Jiang Zhe. Sikong Changfeng could only hope the man hadn¡¯t gone far yet. If Jiang Zhe had fled with the herbs, he¡¯d have nowhere to cry over his loss. Upon reaching the residence, Sikong Changfeng headed straight for Jiang Zhe¡¯s quarters, only to be stopped midway by a young maidservant. ¡°Second City Lord, the Fourth City Lord left at noon today,¡± the maid informed. ¡°He said he would return in a few days and specifically asked me to let you know so you wouldn¡¯t worry about him.¡± ¡°Worry about him?¡± Sikong Changfeng¡¯s face turned ashen with rage. Anger surged through him, and he spat out a mouthful of blood before copsing unconscious. ¡°Second City Lord, are you okay?¡± ¡°Second City Lord, please don¡¯t scare me!¡± The young maid panicked, tears streaming down her face as she shook Sikong Changfeng in an attempt to wake him. ¡°Someone,e quickly! The City Lord has fainted!¡± ¡­ The Next Day A city-wide notice was issued by Sikong Changfeng: ¡°Wanted: Jiang Zhe, the Fourth City Lord!¡± Sikong Changfeng even dispatched a team to the Song Kingdom to track down Jiang Zhe. Anyone providing reliable information about Jiang Zhe¡¯s whereabouts would be rewarded with ten thousand gold taels. They would also gain the favor of Snow Moon City and the opportunity to browse the City¡¯s hidden archives, containing countless martial arts techniques. The citizens, utterly perplexed by these actions, spected among themselves. ¡°Just what is the City Lord doing?¡± ¡°What did the new Fourth City Lord do to infuriate Sikong Changfeng so much?¡± ¡°Maybe Jiang Zhe stole the City Lord¡¯s wife?¡± ¡°But doesn¡¯t the City Lord not have a wife?¡± ¡°His wife¡¯s been gone for years. He¡¯s never remarried, has he?¡± ¡°Maybe Jiang Zhe eloped with the young mistress, Sikong Qianluo?¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°That¡¯s possible! Otherwise, why else would the City Lord be so furious? Everyone knows he dotes on his daughter!¡± Chapter 29 - I, Yin Luoxia, Am No Worse Than Anyone Else! Chapter 29I, Yin Luoxia, Am No Worse Than Anyone Else! Upon hearing the news, Bai Li Dongjun and Yin Luoxia soon arrived at the City Lord¡¯s Manor to find Sikong Changfeng. ¡°Changfeng, what happened?¡± Seeing Sikong Changfeng¡¯s bloodshot eyes and ashen face, Bai Li Dongjun furrowed his brows in confusion. Things had seemed harmonious among everyone, so why had Sikong Changfeng suddenly issued a citywide order to apprehend Jiang Che? Yin Luoxia also looked at Sikong Changfeng with some doubt, unable to fathom his intentions. ¡°Senior Brother, I¡­¡± Taking a deep breath, Sikong Changfeng began recounting everything that had transpired. ¡°Refining pills?¡± ¡°She emptied the Snow Moon City¡¯s spiritual medicine vault?!¡± After hearing Sikong Changfeng¡¯s exnation, Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s eyelid twitched violently. Tugging at a few strands of his beard, he was visibly stunned. He never would have imagined that Sikong Qianluo, that daring little rascal, would brazenly give away all the years of resources her father had umted to Jiang Che without saying a word. Such generosity was astonishing! Yin Luoxia, on the other hand, was intrigued by the mention of the Youth-Retaining Pill. Her eyes sparkled with keen interest. What woman wouldn¡¯t care about her appearance? Upon hearing Sikong Changfeng mention that Jiang Che intended to refine such a pill, Yin Luoxia couldn¡¯t help but feel tempted. If Jiang Che could truly seed, what should I offer him in exchange for one? ¡°Changfeng, I don¡¯t think you should be angry about this.¡± ¡°If Jiang Che wants to refine pills, let him.¡± ¡°If he really is the legendary alchemist, wouldn¡¯t that be a blessing for Snow Moon City?¡± ¡°Once he sessfully refines the pills, we can simply ask for some.¡± After pondering for a while, Bai Li Dongjun spoke slowly. The existence of an alchemist was so extraordinary that if Jiang Che was truly a legendary alchemist, it would be a tremendous boon for Snow Moon City. Bai Li Dongjun didn¡¯t doubt Jiang Che¡¯s ability to refine pills. After all, the man possessed the legendary immortal arts. Mastering alchemy wasn¡¯t beyond reason. ¡°But Senior Brother, aren¡¯t you worried he¡¯ll just take the spiritual medicines and run?¡± Sikong Changfeng, though calmed somewhat by Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s words, still voiced his concern. If Jiang Che truly seeded in pill refining, that would be fine, but Sikong Changfeng feared he might simply abscond with the resources. ¡°You¡¯re overthinking it. There¡¯s someone he cares about in Snow Moon City¡ªhe won¡¯t leave,¡± Bai Li Dongjun remarked meaningfully. Having lived a long life, Bai Li Dongjun¡¯s keen insight was unparalleled. Though Jiang Che appeared upright, Bai Li Dongjun could sense the man¡¯s veiled feelings for his junior sister, Li Hanyi. In fact, Bai Li Dongjun was convinced that Jiang Che¡¯s entire purpose foring here was to pursue his junior sister. Otherwise, why would Jiang Che have deliberately removed her mask during their duel at Erhai? How Jiang Che discovered his junior sister¡¯s true identity as a woman was a mystery. Li Hanyi always wore a mask and deliberately altered her voice, leading everyone to believe that the Sword Immortal of Snow Moon City was a man. Bai Li Dongjun was certain Jiang Che wouldn¡¯t leave until he secured Li Hanyi¡¯s heart. Yet, even with his astuteness, Bai Li Dongjun hadn¡¯t guessed the whole truth. He could never have imagined that Jiang Che¡¯s audacity extended to all four beauties of Snow Moon City¡ªnot just Li Hanyi. ¡°What?¡± Sikong Changfeng was momentarily stunned but soon caught on. Could the person Jiang Che cared about in Snow Moon City be my precious daughter? The thoughtforted Sikong Changfeng somewhat.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om Although Jiang Che¡¯s behavior was infuriating, Sikong Changfeng couldn¡¯t deny his excellence. His looks alone were unparalleled¡ªSikong Changfeng, in all his years, had never seen a man as striking. Martial prowess? Jiang Che is already a Ninth Stage Grandmaster, with the potential to reach the heavenly realm before the age of twenty. Not to mention the immortal arts he possessed and his miraculous medical skills. To be honest, pairing with Jiang Che might even be a bit of a stretch for his daughter. Jiang Che was so dazzling it felt almost unreal. With that in mind, Sikong Changfeng begrudgingly admitted he might be Jiang Che¡¯s father-inw someday. Determined, Sikong Changfeng vowed to thoroughly test this rascal before letting him get close to his daughter! ¡­ ¡°Hahaha, Senior Brother, you always see things clearly!¡± ¡°We¡¯re all family¡ªI was just being shortsighted!¡± Regaining hisposure, Sikong Changfengughed heartily. ¡°Old fool,¡± Yin Luoxia muttered under her breath, slightly displeased. Though their words were vague, Yin Luoxia, with her sharp mind, quickly pieced together their meaning. She hadn¡¯t expected that just as she was beginning to take an interest in Jiang Che, that little rascal Sikong Qianluo had already imed him. Still, Yin Luoxia wasn¡¯t too concerned. She didn¡¯t think she would lose to Sikong Qianluo¡ªshe was confident in her own charm. After all, I am the renowned Luoxia Fairy, who topped the Bei Li Rouge Rankings for years! Chapter 30 - Sikong Qianluo’s Confession Chapter 30Sikong Qianluo¡¯s Confession Jiang Che stayed in the underground chamber of his residence for three days,pletely immersed in alchemy. For three days, he did not step outside, wholly focused on refining pills. At midday on the third day, with the final pill emerging from the cauldron, a faint smile appeared on Jiang Che¡¯s face. In these three days, Jiang Che had transformed all the spiritual herbs brought by Sikong Qianluo into various pills. Ten Innate Pills, thirty Youth-Retaining Pills, fifty Life-Extending Pills, thirty Breakthrough Pills, five Minor Restoration Pills. Additionally, there were about a hundred other healing pills he named Herb Rejuvenation Pills. The Herb Rejuvenation Pills was an extraordinary healing pill. No matter how severe the injuries¡ªeven if one¡¯s internal organs were shattered¡ªtaking this pill could keep one alive. It was truly miraculous! Unless someone¡¯s entire meridian system was severed, consuming this pill could instantly restore them to perfect health! ¡­ ¡°Hu¡­¡± Exhaling a deep breath, Jiang Che stored away the Qiankun Cauldron and the pills, then emerged from the underground chamber after three days. ¡°System, I want to sign in.¡± ¡°Ding! Congrattions to the host for obtaining 108 sexy photos of Yang Mi.¡± Jiang Che: ¡­. After three days of not signing in, Jiang Che thought his luck would improve. Yet, to his dismay, the system gave him something so peculiar. Still, he had to admit, her figure was top-notch¡­ After a quick nce, Jiang Che tossed the photos into the depths of the system¡¯s storage, letting them gather dust. Though Yang Mi was indeed beautiful, she couldn¡¯tpare to the stunning women around him. He wasn¡¯t some desperate fool who would drool over sexy photos daily. ¡°System, can I make up for missed sign-ins?¡± Checking his sign-in panel, Jiang Che noticed the previous days he had missed were marked ¡°Avable for Makeup Sign-In.¡± ¡°Yes, host.¡± ¡°Make up for the 15th, 16th, and 17th.¡± ¡°Ding! Makeup sign-in sessful.¡± ¡°Congrattions to the host for obtaining four Ninth Stage Grandmaster experts.¡± ¡°Congrattions to the host for obtaining a lighter ¡Á1.¡± ¡°Congrattions to the host for obtaining a watermelon ¡Á1.¡± Looking at the rewards, Jiang Che felt somewhat speechless. However, the four Ninth Stage Grandmasters offered him a bit of constion. Although Grandmasters were numerous in the nations, Ninth Stage Grandmasters were exceedingly rare. With these four subordinates, his future endeavors would be significantly more convenient. A Ninth Stage Grandmaster expert could walk unchallenged between the empires, garnering respect wherever they went. ¡°System, when will they arrive to find me?¡± Jiang Che asked curiously. Since these were system rewards, Jiang Che had no worries about their loyalty. ¡°They are already on their way to Snow Moon City and will arrive shortly.¡± Satisfied, Jiang Che ended his conversation with the system. ¡­ Heading to the garden, Jiang Che activated his Drunken Immortal Moon Step technique and darted toward Mount Cang. He hadn¡¯t forgotten his agreement with Sikong Qianluo. Soaring a thousand meters into the air, Jiang Che used his spiritual power to summon a cloud at the horizon. Standing atop the cloud, he gazed at the mountains and rivers passing below, his heart swelling with a bold sense of ambition. To tread on clouds like an immortal¡ªthis was something he had never imagined before. ¡°One day, I will ascend to the true pinnacle of immortality!¡± Jiang Che stared into the distance with unwavering determination. Awakening the system and ascending to immortality within three years, bing a legendary ancestor within five years¡ªit¡¯s not too far-fetched, right? Given how godlike this sign-in system is, failing to achieve such a feat would be disgraceful! ¡­ At the bamboo courtyard atop Cangshan, Sikong Qianluo was watering the flowers. ¡°So boring. I wonder if Brother Che has finished refining the pills yet?¡± As she watered the flowers, Sikong Qianluo muttered to herself. ¡°Little Flower, do you think if I confess to Brother Che, he¡¯ll think I¡¯m a frivolous girl?¡± ¡°After all, we¡¯ve only known each other for less than ten days¡­¡± Looking down at the flowers, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s brows furrowed slightly, her expression tinged with worry. For someone with her straightforward personality, such concerns were unusual. But like any young woman in love, Sikong Qianluo felt both nervous and uncertain. She feared rejection, though she was confident in her appearance. However, Jiang Che¡¯s brilliance made her feel somewhat inadequate.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om Handsome and graceful, akin to an exiled immortal; peerless in medicine, martial arts, swordsmanship, and alchemy¡ªthese were all synonymous with Jiang Che. Being around such an extraordinary man, even Sikong Qianluo felt her confidence waver. ¡°Forget it! Whatever happens, happens!¡± ¡°The next time I see Brother Che, I¡¯ll confess my feelings!¡± ¡°Let¡¯s hope he doesn¡¯t reject me. Otherwise¡­¡± ¡°Otherwise what?¡± Sikong Qianluo froze mid-sentence, wishing she could crawl into a hole in embarrassment. Unbeknownst to her, Jiang Che had appeared behind her, his yful gaze fixed on her. Her creamy-white face instantly turned beet red, her ears burning, resembling a ripe apple¡ªutterly enchanting. Chapter 31 - Don’t Be Too Amazing When You Are Young, a Girl’s Feelings Are Always Poetic Chapter 31Don¡¯t Be Too Amazing When You Are Young, a Girl¡¯s Feelings Are Always Poetic ¡°Jiang¡­ Jiang big brother¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo¡¯s face turned as red as blood, and it felt as though her head was about to emit steam. Her words came out stammering and hesitant. She felt utterly mortified! Even though she had resolved to confess her feelings to Jiang Che, she had never imagined it would happen in such an awkward situation! Her earlier words had definitely been overheard by him! The thought made her want to curl up and disappear. If I am going to die, then so be it! ¡°Jiang big brother, I¡­ I like you¡­¡± Summoning her courage, Sikong Qianluo pressed her red lips together and voiced her truest feelings. ¡°Don¡¯t be too amazing when you are young.¡± In the past, Sikong Qianluo didn¡¯t fully understand the meaning of this saying. Now, she did. When someone at the tender age of first love encounters someone too exceptional, it bes nearly impossible to love anyone else for the rest of their life. Jiang Che¡¯s appearance, temperament, and mystique¡ªevery aspect of him continuously captivated her. Sikong Qianluo had made up her mind. If Jiang Che truly rejected her, she was prepared to remain single for the rest of her life. ¡°Jiang big brother, do you¡­¡± When no response came after a long moment, Sikong Qianluo hesitantly lifted her head, her heart sinking. As expected, Jiang big brother doesn¡¯t like me¡­ Even though she had mentally prepared for this oue, actually facing it was still hard to bear. ¡°You silly girl¡­¡± Seeing the range of emotions flickering across Sikong Qianluo¡¯s face, how could Jiang Che not know what she was thinking? ¡°Don¡¯t overthink it. I like you too,¡± Jiang Che said with a gentle smile, reaching out to pat her head. Though Jiang Che had known of Sikong Qianluo¡¯s affection for him, he hadn¡¯t expected her to confess so boldly and so soon. But of course, Jiang Che wasn¡¯t going to reject her. After all, he genuinely liked this sweet youngdy. How could I possibly refuse such a beautiful girl who had confessed her feelings so earnestly? That would make me worse than a beast. ¡°Hehe¡­¡± ¡°I knew it! I knew Jiang big brother must have feelings for me!¡± Sikong Qianluo broke into a smile through her tears, her expression both adorable andical. She exhaled a deep sigh of relief. Thank goodness¡ªeverything is unfolding in the best possible way. ¡°So¡­ Jiang big brother, we¡­¡± ¡°We¡¯re officially a couple now, right?¡± ¡°Do you know what couples usually do together, Qianluo?¡± Seeing her bashful demeanor, Jiang Che found it amusing and decided to tease her a little. The world rarely offers genuine words, but a girl¡¯s blush speaks volumes more than a long monologue. Sikong Qianluo¡¯s flushed, shy expression was the best confession of all. ¡°What they should do¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo¡¯s blush deepened, her heart filled with both shyness and nervousness. Though she had never been in a romantic rtionship, what young girl doesn¡¯t daydream about love? Sikong Qianluo had read her fair share of romantic novels before! In those stories, after a couple confessed their feelings, they often did intimate things¡ªkissing, hugging, lifting each other up, and even¡­ making babies¡­ ¡°Jiang big brother, could you¡­ close your eyes first?¡± Lowering her head, Sikong Qianluo clenched her small, fair hands tightly together and whispered softly, her voice barely audible. If Jiang Che hadn¡¯t been exceptionally skilled, he might not have caught her words at all. ¡°Of course¡­¡± Jiang Che chuckled softly, closing his eyes immediately. He already had a pretty good guess of what Sikong Qianluo wanted to do. Sikong Qianluo raised her head again, mustering her courage as she slowly stepped closer to Jiang Che. Her long eyshes fluttered incessantly. Looking at Jiang Che¡¯s handsome face, a trace of infatuation flickered in her eyes.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om So this is the man I¡¯ll spend the rest of my life with¡­ Jiang Che seemed to have an irresistible charm that constantly drew her in. Taking a deep breath to steady herself, Sikong Qianluo gathered her courage and tiptoed closer, her soft lips brushing against Jiang Che¡¯s. A fleeting touch, a shy retreat. In the end, she couldn¡¯tpletely let go of her maidenly modesty. But Jiang Che clearly had no intention of letting her off so easily. Just as Sikong Qianluo was about to pull away, Jiang Che suddenly wrapped her in his arms, pressing his lips back onto hers. ¡°Mm¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo¡¯s eyes widened in disbelief at the man in front of her. But she didn¡¯t resist. Instead, she clumsily began responding to him. Her snow-white arms wrapped tightly around Jiang Che¡¯s neck. ¡­ After a long time, the lips parted. Sikong Qianluo gasped for air, her heart pounding like a frightened deer. It was her first kiss, and a novel, indescribable feeling surged through her chest. ¡°Hehe, so sweet and fragrant¡­¡± Jiang Che chuckled mischievously, uttering words that made Sikong Qianluo flush red all over again. Chapter 32 - The Played Out Sikong Qianlu, the Shocked Li Hanyi! Chapter 32The yed Out Sikong Qianlu, the Shocked Li Hanyi! ¡°Brother Che, you¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo stomped her foot bashfully. Though she had always been lively and carefree by nature, she had never encountered such a situation before. For a moment, she felt thoroughly flustered. ¡°Hehe, I¡¯ll stop teasing you.¡± ¡°These pills are for you¡­¡± Jiang Che decided not to push her any further, lest she get too embarrassed and run away, which would defeat the purpose. ¡°What are these pills?¡± Sikong Qianluo stared at the golden, fragrant pills in her hand, astonished. Just inhaling their scent seemed to clear her mind. Even without extensive knowledge, Sikong Qianluo could tell these pills were anything but ordinary! ¡°This is the Youth-Retaining Pill. It keeps one¡¯s appearance youthful.¡± ¡°This is the Barrier Breaking Pill. It allows the user to break through two minor cultivation levels without any side effects.¡± ¡°That one is the Small Restoration Pill. It can increase a warrior¡¯s inner energy by ten years. Although it¡¯s not equivalent to cultivating for a decade, it¡¯s still quite effective.¡± ¡°Thest one is the Blood Qi Pill. While it¡¯s not as potent as the Small Restoration Pill, it can still boost a warrior¡¯s inner energy by three years.¡± Jiang Che introduced each pill to Sikong Qianluo one by one. Small Restoration Pill? Youth-Retaining Pill? An increase of ten years¡¯ inner energy? After Jiang Che¡¯s exnation, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s breathing quickened, and she could no longer stay calm. She hadn¡¯t expected Jiang Che to possess even the legendary Small Restoration Pill! If she consumed all these pills and refined their power, wouldn¡¯t she be able to break through to the Grandmaster level effortlessly? ¡°These pills are so valuable¡­ Are you really giving them to me, Brother Che?¡± ¡°Maybe you should take them yourself to enhance your cultivation instead.¡± Despite her temptation, Sikong Qianluo couldn¡¯t help but voice her concern. To her, if Jiang Che consumed the Small Restoration Pill, he could break through to the legendary Heavenly realm. If her man reached such heights, who in the entire Bei Li region would dare to cross her in the future? A warrior at the Heavenly Realm was practically invincible in Jiuzhou. Wherever they went, people would treat them with utmost respect. Such warriors, while not omnipotent, could traverse the skies and move freely even amid an army of ten thousand. Even the imperial court of Bei Li wouldn¡¯t dare provoke such a figure lightly! ¡°Silly girl, I have plenty of these pills. Don¡¯t worry about me. Go ahead and take them¡ªI¡¯ll stand guard for you,¡± Jiang Che said warmly, his heart touched by her selflessness. He hadn¡¯t expected her to resist the temptation of such treasures and think of him first. ¡°Okay. Thank you, Brother Che.¡± Sikong Qianluo felt a surge of sweetness in her heart and stopped hesitating. She first swallowed the Blood Qi Pill and the Barrier-Breaking Pill. The potent medicinal energy spread through her dantian, and Sikong Qianluo dared not let her guard down. She quickly focused her mind and began refining the effects of the Blood Qi Pill. As the energy from the Barrier Breaking Pill and Blood Qi Pill dispersed, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s aura began to climb rapidly! Master Level Four¡­ Master Level Five¡­ Master Level Six¡­ Themotion from Sikong Qianluo¡¯s breakthrough soon caught the attention of Li Hanyi, who had been practicing swordsmanship in the rear mountain. In just a few breaths, Li Hanyi appeared in the bamboo courtyard. ¡°Master Level Six!¡± Seeing Sikong Qianluo¡¯s aura continuously rising beneath the peach blossom tree, Li Hanyi¡¯s pupils constricted in shock.n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om With her discerning eyes, Li Hanyi could tell that the young girl was undergoing sessive breakthroughs! ¡°Did you really refine such pills?¡± Li Hanyi turned to Jiang Che, her expressionplicated. Just yesterday, Sikong Qianluo had been at Master Level Three. Now, she had surged three levels in a single breath! There was no need to ask¡ªthis had to be Jiang Che¡¯s handiwork! That Jiang Che had actually seeded in creating pills capable of enhancing cultivation was utterly astonishing. ¡°Yes¡­¡± Jiang Che nodded lightly, not denying it. At that moment, Sikong Qianluo finished refining the energy from the Blood Qi Pill and Barrier-Breaking Pill. Without any hesitation, she stabilized her realm briefly before swallowing the remaining Small Restoration Pill. Boom! Under Li Hanyi¡¯s dumbfounded gaze, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s aura surged once more. Master Level Seven¡­ Master Level Eight¡­ Master Level Nine¡­ Grandmaster Level One¡­ Grandmaster Level Two¡­ In the end, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s aura settled at Grandmaster Level Two! She was now only slightly weaker than Yin Luoxia! After reaching Grandmaster Level Two, Sikong Qianluo didn¡¯t wake immediately. Instead, she focused on consolidating her newfound cultivation. Breaking through so many levels in a single day required a solid foundation. Otherwise, she risked instability in her cultivation base. Though she had relied on pills to forcibly ascend, she wouldn¡¯t be able to break through further for at least a month. Chapter 34 - Taking Advantage of Li Hanyi! So Exciting! Chapter 34Taking Advantage of Li Hanyi! So Exciting! After a long while, their lips parted. Li Hanyi broke free from Jiang Che¡¯s embrace, gasping for fresh air. ¡°Hehe, that was really something¡­¡± Jiang Che grinned, his expression mischievous. Unlike Sikong Qianluo¡¯s delicate and fiery youthfulness, Li Hanyi¡¯s lips were cold, much like her entire demeanor. This made Jiang Che¡¯s heart race with curiosity. It could only be said that Li Hanyi was truly cold, both inside and out, from the depths of her soul! ¡°Now can I get my pill?¡± Seeing Jiang Che¡¯s satisfied look, Li Hanyi shot him a fierce re and spoke through gritted teeth. However, with her flushed face and this angry look, Jiang Che didn¡¯t feel any menace at all. Instead, he found it utterly adorable. ¡°Of course¡­¡± Jiang Che didn¡¯t hold back, immediately handing her a number of pills. ¡°This is the Youth-Retaining Pill, which can prevent aging¡­¡± ¡°This is the Blood Qi Pill, which can add three years of true energy for a warrior.¡± ¡°This Small Restoration Pill can add ten years of true energy for a warrior¡­¡± ¡°And these five are Herb Rejuvenation Pills, a healing miracle¡ªonly when your internal organs and meridians arepletely destroyed will they not work. Otherwise, these pills can heal almost any wound.¡± ¡°Your cultivation is at the Grandmaster Ninth Stage, so one Blood Qi Pill is enough to help you break through to Half-Step Heavenly Realm.¡± ¡°After you reach the Heavenly realm, taking this Small Restoration Pill will maximize its effect¡­¡± Jiang Che exined patiently. One Blood Qi Pill was more than enough for Li Hanyi to step into Half-Step Heavenly Realm. Reaching this stage was more about understanding the natural world, not just umting true energy. Once sheprehended the naturalws, breaking through would be a matter of course. As for himself, Jiang Che, being born with the Heavenly Dao Body and all his meridians open, had no such bottleneck to face. With just one Small Restoration Pill, he could directly break through to Heavenly Realm! ¡°¡­I understand now¡­¡± After hearing Jiang Che¡¯s exnation, Li Hanyi¡¯s heart warmed, and her tone softened considerably. Earlier, she had almost rushed to swallow the Small Restoration Pill, but thankfully Jiang Che had given her this reminder. Otherwise, she would have wasted the pill. Moreover, Jiang Che had directly given her five Herb Rejuvenation Pills, which could save her life in critical moments¡ªthis made Li Hanyi feel deeply moved. After witnessing Sikong Qianluo¡¯s sessful transformation, she no longer doubted Jiang Che¡¯s words. ¡°How many Small Restoration Pill do you have left?¡± Li Hanyi asked curiously. If Jiang Che had many of these pills, she wanted to get one for her senior brothers and disciples as well. ¡°Don¡¯t get any ideas. I only refined three Small Restoration Pill.¡± ¡°One for you, one for Qianluo, and thest one is for me.¡± Jiang Che saw right through her thoughts and immediately interrupted her spection. He could share the other pills with Sikong Changfeng and the others, but the Small Restoration Pill was a different matter! The Small Restoration Pill was reserved for his future wives! Jiang Che nned to leave Snow Moon City sooner orter, after all, there were many stunning women in the Jiuzhou Continent waiting for him to rescue them! He had traveled through time, so if he didn¡¯t take the chance to experience the beauty of Jiuzhou, it would be a waste! Once his cultivation reached a higher level, Jiang Che nned to visit the Great Qin to make a deal with Ying Cheng and Dong Huang Taiyi, while also checking out the beauties of Great Qin. From the water-spraying axolotls to the cold and silent Shao Siming, to the heart-burning fire-starter lighters¡­ After hearing Jiang Che¡¯s words, Li Hanyi felt even more touched. She hadn¡¯t expected Jiang Che to only have three Small Restoration Pill and yet gave her one without hesitation. Sadly, she had missed the subtle rtionship between Jiang Che and Sikong Qianluo, or else she wouldn¡¯t have thought so¡­ ¡°You¡¯re my woman now. Don¡¯t get too close to other men in the future.¡± Jiang Che gave her a yful p on the bottom, then swiftly ran off. What a thrill, teasing her and running away afterward! ¡°Jiang Che!¡± On the peak of Cang Mountain, Li Hanyi erupted with powerful energy, sending all the small animals within a thousand-meter radius to the ground, trembling in fear. They had no idea what had set this sword-loving woman off. Under this terrifying pressure, Sikong Qianluo also woke up, quickly opening her eyes. ¡°Second Master, what¡¯s wrong?¡±n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om ¡°Who made you angry?¡± Seeing Li Hanyi¡¯s furious expression, Sikong Qianluo was a bit stunned and asked cautiously. ¡°It¡¯s nothing¡­¡± Li Hanyi took a deep breath to calm herself, forcing a calm tone. ¡°Where¡¯s Brother Jiang?¡± Sikong Qianluo, too scared to ask more, looked around but didn¡¯t find Jiang Che. She asked, confused. ¡°He¡¯s already left¡­¡± ¡°Your cultivation broke through so much, but you still need to consolidate it. Don¡¯t train for now.¡± Li Hanyi gave a few instructions and then hurried back to the bamboo hut. Now that she had received the pill from Jiang Che, Li Hanyi was eager to break through to Half-Step Heavenly Realm! Chapter 35 - reakthrough, Stepping Into the Heavenly Realm! Chapter 35Breakthrough, Stepping Into the Heavenly Realm! After leaving Cang Mountain, Jiang Che hurried back to his residence and directly entered his secluded chamber. Sitting cross-legged, he took a deep breath and suppressed his excitement. Without hesitation, he took out a Small Restoration Pill and swallowed it whole. The immense medicinal power began to flow into his dantian. Jiang Che didn¡¯t dare be careless and immediately began to circte the Five Elements Spirit Technique to refine the medicinal energy. At the same time, Jiang Che¡¯s aura began to rise steadily! A quarter of an hourter, Jiang Che¡¯s cultivation broke through to Half-Step Heavenly Realm! ¡°Is that all?¡±n/?/vel/b//in dot c//om ¡°Not enough!¡± Jiang Che didn¡¯t open his eyes but continued to refine the medicinal power inside his body, aiming to break through directly and attain Heaven and Man Unity* in one go! [*Heaven and Man Unity refers to enlightened state where man can control nature after entering Heavenly Realm] Without reaching Heaven and Man Unity, even with all his secret techniques, Jiang Che wouldn¡¯t be able to fully unleash their power! Once I step into Heaven and Man Unity, it would mark the first step toward immortality! When others reached this realm, their lifespan would increase by a full century, but with the Five Elements Spirit Technique, Jiang Che could extend his life by three hundred years! With these three hundred years added, even if I don¡¯tplete my task as the immortal physician of this world, I will still have six hundred years of life! If I broke through to the Heaven and Man Unity realm, my lifespan will increase by another five hundred years! With a lifespan of over a thousand years, Jiang Che would practically be a living immortal. After all, most of the immortals in the Jiuzhou Continent only lived for about five hundred years, relying on various spiritual herbs. This wasn¡¯t because these immortals were weak; it was the result of thews of heaven and earth. The Heavenly Dao didn¡¯t want these beings to live too long, so they couldn¡¯t surpass a thousand years of life. However, his cultivation methods, like the Five Elements Spirit Technique and the Shushan Qi Cultivation Secret, were not of this world, so they didn¡¯t follow these rules. Moreover, the Five Elements Spirit Technique could convert internal energy into five-element spiritual power,pensating for theck of spiritual energy in this world and allowing Jiang Che to practice immortality. Since he started cultivating the Five Elements Spirit Technique, Jiang Che had already noticed the differences in this world. The Jiuzhou Continent did have spiritual energy; it was just not dense enough. Perhaps there were indeed hidden realms and immortal cultivators in this world, but Jiang Che had yet to encounter them. ¡­ An hourter, Jiang Che sessfully took that final step! He broke through from Half-Step Heavenly realm to theplete Heavenly realm! As Jiang Che broke through, a brilliant ray of light suddenly erupted from the sky above, bathing the entire area in divine light! The immortal light radiated, apanied by rising heavenly phenomena, thews of the Dao flowing. The immortal light pierced the night sky and illuminated Jiang Che¡¯s entire body. Jiang Che felt the divine light envelop him, a sensation of indescribablefort washing over him. He knew that the Heavenly Dao was congratting him for breaking through the barriers and stepping into immortality¡¯s first step! Although he didn¡¯t know whether the Heavenly Dao was sincere or not, Jiang Che didn¡¯t feel any malice from it. Naturally, Jiang Che rxed, focusing entirely on the transformation of his body. ¡­ While Jiang Che was enjoying his breakthrough, Snow Moon City was inplete turmoil! The sudden appearance of the divine light drew everyone¡¯s attention, and discussions erupted. ¡°What the hell is going on?¡± ¡°How could there be divine light falling from the sky?¡± ¡°You¡¯re so inexperienced! This is the Heavenly Dao¡¯s congrattions after someone reaches the Heavenly realm!¡± ¡°Legend says that anyone bathed in this divine light will have their lifespan extended by a century!¡± ¡°This is the Heavenly Dao¡¯s blessing for those who have reached the Heavenly realm.¡± ¡°That direction is from the Fourth City Lord¡¯s residence, right?¡± ¡°Could it be that the Fourth City Lord is breaking through?¡± On the peak of Cang Mountain, in the bamboo house courtyard. ¡°Didn¡¯t expect you to break through to Heavenly Realm so quickly¡­¡± Looking at the divine light emanating from Snow Moon City, Li Hanyi¡¯s expression wasplex, a soft sigh escaping her lips. Without thinking, she knew this phenomenon was definitely caused by Jiang Che. Her senior brother, Bai Li Dongjun, was still unable to make that final step. Sikong Changfeng, like her, was at the Grandmaster Ninth Stage and had not seeded in stepping into Half-Step Heavenly Realm. Li Hanyi had predicted that Jiang Che would break through to Heavenly Realm before he turned twenty, but she hadn¡¯t expected him to do so this quickly! Is there no bottleneck for him in his cultivation? After reaching Half-Step Heavenly Realm, wasn¡¯t it supposed to take time toprehend one¡¯s Dao, to feel the natural world? Could it be that he was a genius,prehending everything in one afternoon? Li Hanyi had to admit that she was somewhat discouraged! Before meeting Jiang Che, Li Hanyi had always thought her talent was among the best in the world. Achieving the Grandmaster Ninth Stage at the age of twenty-six or twenty-seven was already an incredible feat! But after meeting Jiang Che, she realized what true genius looked like! Even though Jiang Che had legendary immortal arts, his talent was undoubtedly at the very top of the world! Otherwise, no matter how powerful the arts, he would never have been able to cultivate them. ¡°One day, I will surpass you!¡± Taking a deep breath to calm her swirling thoughts, Li Hanyi¡¯s eyes became resolute once again. Without hesitation, she swallowed a Blood Qi Pill and began to refine it. Chapter 36 - The Gloomy Ye Ruoi Chapter 36The Gloomy Ye Ruoi At the same time, at the City Lord¡¯s Mansion, Eastern Return Tavern, and Yin Luoxia¡¯s courtyard. Any martial artist in Snow Moon City could feel the immense pressureing from Jiang Che¡¯s residence and the divine light in the sky. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect Jiang Che to have taken that final half-step already. Meanwhile, I¡¯ve been wallowing in past grief¡­¡± Inside Eastern Return Tavern, Bai Li Dongjun chuckled bitterly, taking arge gulp of alcohol to drown his sorrows. At the City Lord¡¯s Mansion. Sikong Changfeng looked towards Jiang Che¡¯s mansion with aplex expression. Although he had already agreed to his daughter¡¯s rtionship with Jiang Che, he realized that his daughter might no longer be worthy of him¡­n/?/vel/b//jn dot c//om An eighteen-year-old at Heavenly Realm? What kind of concept is that? As far as Sikong Changfeng knew, even the ghost immortal Mo Yi had only reached this realm at the age of twenty-four! His daughter was a year younger than Jiang Che and was only at the Third Stage of Grandmaster level. Compared to Jiang Che, it was like heaven and earth! It was hard to imagine how terrifying Jiang Che¡¯s future achievements would be if he didn¡¯t die halfway. Sigh¡­ Sikong Changfeng rubbed his brow, feeling a deep sense of frustration. In Yin Luoxia¡¯s small courtyard. Feeling the terrifying pressureing from Jiang Che¡¯s residence, Yin Luoxia stood in a daze, staring nkly into the distance, unsure of what she was thinking. ¡­ In Ye Ruoyi¡¯s small courtyard. ¡°Has Brother Jiang be this powerful already¡­?¡± Ye Ruoyi, who had just recovered her health, was nning to visit Jiang Che tomorrow, but she unexpectedly received news tonight that Jiang Che had already broken through to Heavenly Realm. Unconsciously, Jiang Che had grown to a height simr to her master, someone she could only look up to. ¡°Ye Ruoyi, what are you thinking about¡­¡± ¡°Such a gifted person like Brother Jiang is someone you can never hope to pursue.¡± Ye Ruoyi chuckled bitterly and, with a touch of mncholy, turned back to her room. Although she had only met Jiang Che once, his gentleness and the ambiguous moment when he treated her were still vivid in her mind. The life-saving grace was greater than heaven, and Jiang Che was the first man to touch her body, leaving her with feelings that were hard to forget. At one point, Ye Ruoyi had thought about getting close to Jiang Che and offering herself to him. But now, upon hearing of his breakthrough, she felt a sense of sadness and loss. She felt she waspletely unworthy of someone like Jiang Che. After all, she had once been frail, with no martial skills, and was just an ordinary person who couldn¡¯t even lift a chicken. ¡­ At the residence, in the training room. ¡°I didn¡¯t expect such an extra benefit¡­¡± After the divine light faded and his realm stabilized, Jiang Che couldn¡¯t help but let out a deep sigh. When the divine light fell earlier, Jiang Che understood the meaning behind the Heavenly Dao¡¯s actions. After being bathed in the divine light, Jiang Che¡¯s lifespan was extended by a full century! The medicinal effect of the Small Restoration Pill was fully refined, and his cultivation had reached the Second Stage of Heavenly Realm! Although the Small Restoration Pill was miraculous, as his strength grew, the true Qi it provided was no longer enough. After all, the ten years of true Qi from the Small Restoration Pill couldn¡¯tpare to the ten years of effort Jiang Che had put into cultivation. Still, being able to break through directly from the Grandmaster Ninth Stage to the Second Stage of Heavenly Realm, Jiang Che was already very satisfied. Moreover, after breaking through to Heavenly Realm, Jiang Che could already feel the changes in his body. First, the Five Elements Spiritual Energy in his dantian had be much richer than beforepletely iparable. If before the breakthrough, his Five Elements Spiritual Energy was like a stream, now it had turned into a small river! The Five Elements Spiritual Energy flowed endlessly, constantly circting. Jiang Che could now easily defeat his former self with just one hand! After reaching Heavenly Realm, his understanding of the natural world deepened even further. The immortal arts and divine powers that had once drained all his energy to perform, now came effortlessly! ¡°No wonder people say that Heavenly Realm is the watershed of martial arts.¡± ¡°Only after stepping into Heavenly Realm can one truly take the first step toward great freedom¡­¡± Muttering to himself, Jiang Che stood up and left the training room. After his breakthrough, the immortal-like aura surrounding Jiang Che became even more ethereal and profound, returning to simplicity. He stood there, as if one with nature itself. As soon as he opened the door to the training room, a familiar figure appeared before him. ¡°Qianluo, what are you doing here?¡± Jiang Che looked at the young girl in front of him in surprise, asking in confusion. ording to Jiang Che¡¯s understanding, after his breakthrough, this girl should have gone back home! Moreover, Sikong Qianluo, after breaking through Eighth Stages, needed to consolidate her cultivation. ¡°Brother Jiang, I came specially to offer you tea¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo raised the tea cup in her hand as a gesture. ¡°Offer tea?¡± ¡°Why are you giving me tea in the middle of the night?¡± Jiang Che looked at Sikong Qianluo with confusion, still unsure what was going on. Chapter 37 - Jiang Che Was Pushed Back! Chapter 37Jiang Che Was Pushed Back! ¡°Hehe¡­¡± ¡°Brother Che, today you helped me break through so many realms directly. Of course, I have to show you my gratitude!¡± The moonlight shone on Jiang Che, making him seem even more ethereal and otherworldly. As she watched him, Sikong Qianluo¡¯s little face couldn¡¯t help but turn red. For some reason, Sikong Qianluo always felt that Jiang Che¡¯s looks had improved, he seemed even more handsome than before. ¡°All right then.¡± Jiang Che, not suspecting anything, reached out to take the teacup from Sikong Qianluo¡¯s hand. After all, it was a kind gesture from her, and he didn¡¯t want to make the little girl upset. ¡°Wait!¡± ¡°Brother Che, let¡¯s go to your bedroom first, and then I¡¯ll serve you tea, okay?¡± Sikong Qianluo was startled by Jiang Che¡¯s movement and quickly spoke to stop him. ¡°All right.¡± Though Jiang Che found Sikong Qianluo¡¯s behavior a bit strange, he didn¡¯t think much of it and directly led her toward his bedroom. ¡°Whoo¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo let out a sigh of relief and patted her chest, still feeling a bit uneasy. ¡­ After returning to the bedroom, Jiang Che sat down on a chair and took the teacup from Sikong Qianluo¡¯s hand, drinking it immediately. As soon as he finished the tea, Jiang Che felt something was wrong, and his face changed. ¡°Qianluo, you¡­¡± Jiang Che looked up, unable to believe what he was seeing. Good heavens, Sikong Qianluo, this little tigress, actually drugged him? And it¡¯s an aphrodisiac*! [*An aphrodisiac is a substance that is believed to stimte sexual desire and performance. These substances cane from various sources, including foods, herbs, spices, and medications.]N?v(el)B\\jnn ¡°Brother Che, don¡¯t be angry¡­¡± ¡°I just like you so much, so I resorted to such a measure.¡± Sikong Qianluo said pitifully. Her face was gradually bing abnormal, her breathing quickened, her face flushed red, and her eyes became dazed. It was clear that the little girl had also drunk the tea with the aphrodisiac. ¡°Why do you have to do this?¡± Jiang Che shook his head helplessly, almostughing in disbelief. He thought Sikong Qianluo was adorably silly! He had been thinking that, when their feelings deepened, everything would naturally fall into ce, but he never expected this silly girl would just rush in and offer herself like this! As the drug took effect, Sikong Qianluo became increasingly reckless and directly lunged into Jiang Che¡¯s arms. ¡°Brother Che¡­¡± ¡°I feel like this is all a dream¡­¡± ¡°I¡¯m scared that when I wake up, you¡¯ll leave me.¡± ¡°Only if we make things happen will I feel at ease¡­¡± ¡°Brother Che, take me¡­¡± Sikong Qianluo stretched out her soft, pale arm and wrapped it around Jiang Che¡¯s. She breathed hotly in his ear, even sticking out her pink tongue to lick his earlobe. Jiang Che didn¡¯t waste any time. He immediately ced Sikong Qianluo on the bed and untied her dress. ¡­ The next day, noon. Jiang Che slowly opened his eyes, feeling groggy. He looked up at the ceiling, somewhat dazed. ¡°System, open my attribute panel¡­¡± Host: Jiang Che Physique: Five Elements Spiritual Body Cultivation: Heavenly Realm Second Stage Skills: Five Elements Spiritual Technique (Perfect), Shushan Qi Cultivation Technique (Perfect), Myriad Sword Technique, Sword God, Heavenly Sword, Sword Mastery, Drunken Immortal Moonstep, and more¡­ Secondary Profession: God-Tier Medical Skills Weapon: Seven-Star Abyss Dragon Sword Task: Collect 100 Heavenly-grade Cultivation Techniques (19/100), Make a Name for Yourself in the World, Be a Renowned Physician (Cure Over a Thousand Difficult Diseases) Points: 1000 Skills: Medicine, Alchemy Items: Youth-Retaining Elixir ¡Á28, Blood Qi Pill ¡Á48, Small Restoration Pill ¡Á3, Innate Pills ¡Á10, Barrier Breaking Pills ¡Á29, Herb Rejuvenation Pills ¡Á95¡­ ¡­ After checking the attribute panel, Jiang Che turned his gaze toward Sikong Qianluo, who was curled up under the nket. Jiang Che knew the little girl was already awake; she was just pretending to sleep. After all, the little girl had been too bold yesterday to not feel shy. Jiang Che didn¡¯t expose her and just pulled her closer into his arms, gently kissing her forehead. From now on, he would no longer be alone; he had someone to care for in this world. It had to be said, she truly was a martial arts genius. Sikong Qianluo, who had practiced martial arts since childhood, had given Jiang Che a huge surprise yesterday! Jiang Che truly didn¡¯t expect the little girl¡¯s body to be so flexible. She could even perform a one-legged split, a difficult move, with ease! ¡°System, check-in¡­¡± Hugging the beautiful girl in his arms, Jiang Chezilymunicated with the system in his mind. ¡°Beep, check-in sessful¡­¡± ¡°Congrattions, host! You have obtained the Emperor-level cultivation technique: Heavenly Intent Four Symbol Method.¡± Jiang Che: ??? Emperor-level cultivation technique? 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