The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 268 - 175: The Young Miss is Hiding a Groom in a Golden House?

Then, it kindly reminded him, "Chang Qiweng paid your rent for you. He’s been looking for you recently."

Hearing this, Jiang Man breathed a sigh of relief.

’Now I don’t have to worry about debt collectors. It’s just tough on Old Chang.’

’I don’t have anything to give him.’

’I have the qualification for the Qi Refining Secret Realm,’

’but it seems it’s not time for him yet.’

’He hasn’t finished his Reincarnation, and he doesn’t have a Cultivation Promotion Skill either.’

’Even if he entered the Secret Realm, he wouldn’t be able to reach Foundation Establishment.’

’I’ll give him a Promotion Skill first, then.’

’But can a Promotion Skill be taught to others?’

He wasn’t sure. Outer Sect Student Cultivators could learn whatever they wanted without worrying about breaking the rules.

But it was a different story for those working in the Outer Sect.

’I’ll find some time to ask tomorrow.’

Afterward, Jiang Man asked the Old Yellow Ox about the Golden Core.

"After the Golden Core, both Magic Skills and Cultivation Skills are different from before."

"The overall difficulty is more than ten times what it is now."

"It’s precisely because it’s so difficult that one’s Talent can create some distance, which makes it worthy of some attention." The Old Yellow Ox pondered for a moment before continuing, "As for Top-grade Skills for the Golden Core, they are no longer within the Mortal Level."

"The Celestial Heart Seal was handed down from the Golden Core level."

"It surpasses the Mortal Level."

"What level is above Mortal Level?" Jiang Man asked curiously.

"Top-grade," the Old Yellow Ox said.

Jiang Man froze, stunned. "Top-grade? Shouldn’t it be Spirit Level, Profound Level, and Celestial Level?"

The Old Yellow Ox said casually, "After Top-grade is Heaven-Chosen."

Jiang Man was silent for a moment and decided not to dwell on it.

The Old Yellow Ox explained, "Actually, the names of the levels don’t make a difference. Mortal Level is for Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment, while the Top-Grade tier is for Golden Core and the realms after. These grades are used to distinguish between realms and difficulty."

"It’s not that a higher grade automatically means it’s better."

"If you tried to practice a Top-grade skill during Qi Refining, you’d just be wasting time. Your speed might not even match that of a Simple Skill."

"Because the entry level is too difficult."

"When you’re at your current realm, what you need to focus on are the Top, Middle, and Lower Grades."

Jiang Man understood.

’No wonder the Celestial Heart Seal is so ridiculously powerful, yet so difficult to cultivate.’

’But the ones that get handed down are probably the most useless and the easiest to cultivate among them.’

’At the Golden Core realm, the Celestial Heart Seal is almost useless.’

’The Secret Technique, on the other hand, can still be used.’

The Upper Chapter is equivalent to Mortal Level Upper Grade, the middle Chapter is equivalent to Top-Grade Lower Grade, and the lower Chapter is equivalent to Top-Grade Middle Grade.

When the three Chapters are combined, they become a Top-grade skill for the Golden Core realm.

’With such difficulty, it’s no wonder the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Courtyards were the first to obtain it.’

’Does that mean Shangguan Liuyun and Gu Yuexi might have already mastered it?’

’If I had fought them last time...’

’I probably would have lost.’

’But getting two thousand Spiritual Source was still pretty good.’

’As for now, of course, I don’t need to worry.’

’I can suppress them with a single hand.’

’My realm is different now.’

Next, Jiang Man asked whether it was better to stay in the Outer Sect or enter the Inner Sect.

He had been promoted too quickly, and his other Magic Skills couldn’t keep up.

Even though his Golden Core was of high quality and didn’t need to be refined of impurities.

But his combat strength was probably not outstanding enough.

’I’ll get beaten up if I go in, won’t I?’

"You’re still trying to avoid confronting them?" the Old Yellow Ox asked.

"The Unparalleled Celestial Pride is still young," Jiang Man said.

"He has a wife now. He’s not that young," the Old Yellow Ox said.

"We only performed the ceremony. I’ve never even held her hand," Jiang Man said.

"I saw you carry her back. She had just finished bathing in the water, right?" The Old Yellow Ox looked at Jiang Man and said, "You didn’t see anything?"

Jiang Man said with a straight face, "I still didn’t hold her hand."

After a pause, Jiang Man changed the subject. "Old Huang, why do you think she didn’t kill me back then?"

"Maybe she was captivated by your handsome looks," the Old Yellow Ox said while chewing on grass.

Jiang Man sighed with emotion. "Old Huang, you’ve taken a liking to telling the truth lately."

The Old Yellow Ox took a bite of grass, looked at Jiang Man, and then went back to eating silently.

Jiang Man didn’t mind. Instead, he focused on getting a good feel for his Golden Core Cultivation.

Then, he needed to consolidate his cultivation.

He also had to consider where to go from here.

’I should ask Mr. Yan and Senior Sister Yu.’

’And find time to go to the Alchemy Courtyard and ask Master.’

’I’m at the Golden Core realm now, the undisputed number one in the Outer Sect.’

’Master must be so proud.’

’It wouldn’t be too much to ask for a few Elixirs as a reward, right?’

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Outside a quaint courtyard.

Qing Dai was talking with an Elder.

The Elder whispered, "Miss Qing Dai, the Immortal Sect said they want to thank our family this time, and it’s all thanks to the Young Mistress. She hasn’t been prying into our discussions lately, has she?"

Qing Dai shook her head firmly. "No, but it’s hard to say whether the Young Mistress is aware of your secret discussions. She hasn’t been very interested in anything lately."

The Elder breathed a sigh of relief. "That’s good, that’s good. No one will pass the news to her, right?"

Qing Dai said seriously, "If you don’t say anything and I don’t say anything, how would the Young Mistress ever find out?"

"As long as you don’t say anything, Miss Qing Dai. I’m just afraid you might have a slip of the tongue."

"Don’t worry. I’ve always been on your side. How could I say something I shouldn’t? It would damage our friendship."

"You have a way with words, Miss Qing Dai, but we’re still afraid. Are you really reliable?"

Qing Dai patted her chest and said earnestly, "Reliable, completely reliable. I’ve even stolen tea leaves for you. I’ve already given you leverage against me. If I talk, just tell the Young Mistress I stole her tea."

The Elder immediately shook his head, but then asked with some confusion, "You’re too kind, Miss Qing Dai. But doesn’t the Young Mistress dislike tea?"

"But the Young Mistress loves to collect it. Otherwise, why would she accept all the tea the Immortal Sect sends over?"

"What Miss Qing Dai says makes sense."

After their conversation ended, Qing Dai returned to the quaint courtyard.

She saw that the Young Mistress was not in the courtyard.

She then knocked on the room’s door and said, "Young Mistress, there’s news from the new-generation celestial pride."

"Good news?" A flat voice came from inside.

Qing Dai nodded. "Good news."

’At least, it’s good news for the Young Mistress.’

As her voice fell, the door slowly opened.

Qing Dai saw the Young Mistress standing by the window, gazing at the sunlight outside.

"Young Mistress, the new celestial pride sent word back about that Jiang Man," Qing Dai said respectfully as she approached.

"He’s achieved Core Formation?" Meng Qiewei asked softly.

Qing Dai nodded and said seriously, "Yes, he’s achieved Core Formation. Not only was he unaffected by staying up all night, but he even condensed the best possible Golden Core at an extremely fast speed."

"If it were only that, it wouldn’t be a big deal."

"The main thing is that because of this Jiang Man’s breakthrough, the new-generation celestial pride perceived a spiritual will."

"He used it to create a new Visualization Skill."

"He said that if there are no problems after testing,"

"then the Wuyun Sect will begin to distribute the new Visualization Skill."

"And Jiang Man will be recorded in the Grand Chronicles of the Immortal Sect."

"A legendary figure who has pioneered a new path."

"A milestone for a new era."

"So, those people outside have agreed to the marriage alliance?" Meng Qiewei asked.

Qing Dai nodded. "They have indeed started to take it seriously, but they haven’t yet decided who will be part of the marriage alliance."

"Specifically, the new-generation celestial pride said that he cannot marry into our family."

"Nor can he change his surname."

"So the clan is currently discussing how to handle this matter."

"But what’s certain is that in a little while, we’ll be able to send someone to the Wuyun Sect."

"The Young Mistress should have a chance."

Meng Qiewei rested her hand on the window. Her gaze was as calm as still water, showing no change in emotion.

After a pause, she asked, "How did the people from the Immortal Sect react when they came last time?"

Qing Dai answered truthfully, "They were a little surprised, even a bit worried, but they didn’t refuse directly. Instead, they said they needed to go back and make some inquiries."

"There’s no news yet."

"No rush. The Immortal Sect needs complicated procedures. As long as they didn’t stop us when we left, there’s no problem," Meng Qiewei said casually.

Hearing this, Qing Dai grew a little worried.

’What if the people from the Immortal Sect had stopped them then?’

’What would have happened?’

She couldn’t predict it.

’Would a fight have broken out?’

’The Young Mistress isn’t joking, and the Grand Chronicles of the Immortal Sect are no joke either.’

’The Immortal Sect must have a huge headache right now.’

"By the way, the Immortal Sect has recently begun to investigate the Evil Gods in the depths. It seems the order has come down. In a few days, they’ll be able to check on the ten Great Evil Gods in the deepest part," Qing Dai said, looking at her mistress. "Should we keep an eye on it?"

"Continue to monitor it," Meng Qiewei said.

Qing Dai was quite puzzled.

’Could the Young Master be related to the Evil Gods?’

’Otherwise, why has the Young Mistress been investigating the Evil Gods all this time?’

’The Young Mistress couldn’t have married an Evil God, right?’

’That would be...’

’Even more chaotic.’

’In that case, it might not be such a bad thing if the Young Master were killed.’

"Have those people outside been spreading any rumors lately?" Meng Qiewei suddenly asked.

Hearing this, Qing Dai immediately said, "They’ve started discussing the Young Master again recently. They’re saying they might have been deceived by the new-generation celestial pride."

"That he wasn’t looking for the Young Master at all."

"Otherwise, why would the Young Mistress have been so cooperative in providing the Secret Realm?"

"They clearly went in the wrong direction."

"Especially since the Young Mistress has been so calm and confident lately, she must have known the new-generation celestial pride would return empty-handed."

"They’re wondering if the Young Mistress is so confident because the Young Master is being held captive in her backyard or her boudoir."

"A golden house to hide her Young Master."

Qing Dai said all this in one breath, then observed her mistress’s facial expression.

She wanted to see some kind of reaction.

If it weren’t for the good news, she really wouldn’t have dared to be so blunt.

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