Chapter 206 - Locking in on the Son-in-law Candidate

In the small courtyard.Jiang Man shook hands with the person before him.

The man had asked him to attack with Spiritual Qi.

He had thought it would be an ordinary test.

But he never expected the man to act so directly, probing the aura on his body.

’He must be after the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart.’

’I was careless.’

’The man’s surname is Ji, so I didn’t connect him to Meng Qiewei.’

’I don’t know which surname is fake, or if they’re both real.’

But regardless, there was no way the man could find anything.

When Meng Qiewei had mentioned someone was coming, he had already asked the Old Yellow Ox for help.

Unless a powerhouse like Meng Qiewei came personally, no one could uncover anything.

Such was the power of Old Huang the Evil God.

And Meng Qiewei clearly couldn’t come.

That meant no one could discover that he possessed the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart.

As he felt the man’s probe, Jiang Man took the opportunity to open the Celestial Mirror Hundred Books. He wanted to see what kind of evaluation the Celestial Book would give such an outstanding individual.

After those four words appeared, the book snapped shut without the slightest hesitation.

Jiang Man pondered for a moment, wondering which was better: "Too insignificant to record" or "Not worth mentioning."

’They’re probably both trash.’

The man’s power was still searching for something, but Jiang Man didn’t mind.

He channeled his Spiritual Qi and began his attack.

"Not bad." Ji Hao was a little surprised as he felt the attack.

But there was also a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

He hadn’t detected anything.

Jiang Man watched as the power passed over his Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart, and then left.

It even did so three times.

Finally, the power retreated.

Jiang Man’s attack ended as well.

Letting go of his hand, Ji Hao smiled and said, "Keep up the good work. Your future is limitless."

Having failed to get the answer he wanted, Ji Hao’s admiration for the young man before him only grew.

Jiang Man looked at him, curious as to why he was searching for the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart.

’Was he instructed by Meng Qiewei?’

’If so, that would be for the best.’

’Since I’ve been inspected, it means I’ve stepped into the light.’

’I don’t have to worry about being discovered.’

’But there’s still the ox at home. If this man really is one of Meng Qiewei’s people, I should have been exposed already.’

’Does that mean the two of them aren’t directly related?’

Jiang Man didn’t dwell on it. For now, as long as this person didn’t know he possessed the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart, he wasn’t a threat.

If he found out, however, that would be another matter entirely.

Soon, Ji Hao finished testing everyone.

He stood on the platform, looked at the crowd below, and said, "You’re all quite strong. Of the Seven Peaks’ Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Courtyards, your combined strength is the greatest.

"Of course, that might just be from pulling too many all-nighters.

"But that doesn’t mean you’re good at actual combat.

"The day after tomorrow.

"Get ready. I’m taking you to a Secret Realm for combat practice.

"We’ll probably be inside for three months.

"Mr. Yan will be going as well. We can’t fall behind on basic lessons."

Yan Yiqiu opened her mouth, but finally nodded and said, "Yes, I’ll go too."

’I’ve been set up by this Inner Sect prodigy.’

’Three months of suffering ahead.’

The other students gasped, as they would need to prepare a lot of things.

Elixirs, Talismans, and the like—they had to bring them all.

Otherwise, it would seriously affect their Cultivation progress.

Jiang Man also had to buy a three-month supply of Elixirs.

’This is going to bankrupt me.’

’People from Meng Qiewei’s family really are here to bring me misfortune.’

Besides, he hadn’t fully learned the Purple Mist Divine Light yet. He’d have to pull an all-nighter listening to Old Huang’s explanation.

At that moment, Ji Hao looked at the crowd and continued, "Have you heard that other Sects are coming?"

Hearing this, Zhuo Bufan said, "Is it the Evergreen Sect?"

"Yes." Ji Hao smiled. "They’re coming for the Immortal Mansion Secret Realm, but entry is decided by a grand competition.

"And where there’s a grand competition, there are rewards.

"The Secret Realm we’re going to just so happens to be the location of their competition. If we’re lucky, I can take you to pick up some things they leave behind.

"For example, Spirit Swords, Magic Robes, Spirit Shields, or even Sun Refining Stones and Moon Refining Stones.

"It’s a rare opportunity. If they go first, we won’t be able to enter the Secret Realm.

"But if we go first, the Sect can’t force us to leave.

"Still, we can’t trespass into their competition area. We can only scavenge on the periphery."

At once, everyone stood up, deciding to go back, pack properly, and set off as soon as possible.

Grand competitions like this were rare, and ordinary Student Cultivators never had a chance to participate.

These kinds of resources were even harder to obtain.

Even Jiang Man wanted to go, for the chance to scavenge.

After all, there were Spirit Swords to be had.

Getting one would mean over ten thousand Spiritual Source.

His Sword Control Technique would finally have a use.

And his Giant Swordsmanship could become a proper Attack Technique.

However, just as he was about to leave, Ji Hao found him and suggested they leave together.

Jiang Man didn’t refuse, but it was the first time he’d left together with a teacher.

He didn’t know what the man was planning.

On the way, Ji Hao said with a smile, "I came to teach at Cloud Mist Peak mainly for you."

"For me?" Jiang Man was a little curious. ’Was it to test me?’

"Yes, your reputation is too great. In the Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Courtyards, no one can compare to you." Ji Hao recalled, "I originally thought Wei Ran would be the greatest genius, but I didn’t expect another one to emerge.

"So I came to take up a post here and witness your brilliance for myself."

"Now that you’ve seen it, what do you think?" Jiang Man asked curiously.

Ji Hao looked at the young man before him and said seriously, "At first, I was hopeful, because I had mistaken you for someone else.

"Putting aside that layer of disappointment, I have nothing but admiration for you.

"I can clearly sense your poverty.

"And yet, despite that, you are still number one.

"That shows you are truly extraordinary.

"As for cultivating through the night, others think you’re taking shortcuts, but in reality, you’ve embarked on a path under the Immortal Sect’s rule that no one else has dared to tread.

"This requires not only Talent, but also the courage to shatter worldly rumors, the spirit to face the unknown, and the confidence to accept any and all obstacles."