The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 217 As expected, you are my Daoist partner.
Yunxia Peak.

Jiang Man was still pondering how to obtain a superior-grade technique.

He's been under strict control lately, but he can still use any sect-related channels.

It doesn't have any impact.

How can one obtain high-grade techniques through sect channels?

Judging from the situation of the outer sect, as long as you rank high in the annual competition, you will have a chance to obtain a superior technique.

The inner gate is more difficult, but as long as you rank high in the competition, you are not without a chance.

However, he is currently in the outer sect and cannot participate in the inner sect competition.

Furthermore, even for major competitions, one must participate twice.

He lacks a superior body-refining method and a superior visualization technique.

The progress of his simple cultivation method is too slow, which is a real waste of his talent.

It's a pity that not many spellcasting talents have been unlocked, otherwise I could have practiced spellcasting more.

Just as he was pondering this, he suddenly saw Senior Sister Yu Wanyi flying down from the sky on her sword.

"Senior sister is out?" Jiang Man asked in surprise as the other person landed.

"I'm going back soon," Yu Wanyi said gracefully. "Thanks to you, I can stay a little longer."

Jiang Man said awkwardly, "It's all thanks to my senior sister."

Yu Wanyi rolled her eyes at him: "You're being too polite. I came here to ask you some questions."

Jiang Man said solemnly, "I will speak frankly and without reservation."

Senior Sister Yu has indeed suffered.

Yu Wanyi took out a portrait and asked, "Do you recognize this person?"

Jiang Man looked at the portrait and nodded without hesitation: "Miss Ji Meng."

Upon hearing this, Yu Wanyi stared intently at Jiang Man and asked, "Is she your Daoist partner?"

Upon hearing this question, Jiang Man was stunned for a moment.

It was unclear whether to nod or shake one's head.

Before he could respond, Yu Wanyi unfolded another scroll: "Do you know this person?"

The drawing she just made is a bit simple, but the features of the characters are distinct.

“Xiao Qing, Ji Meng’s maid,” Jiang Man replied again.

It turned out to be Ji Meng's maid. Yu Wanyi had just managed to trick her into revealing information, she thought to herself, and then asked, "Is she your Daoist partner?"

"No." Jiang Man shook his head.

Yu Wanyi put away her things and said, "I understand, you've explained it very clearly."

Jiang Man was taken aback. What did I say?
“I’ve been fighting for resources for you recently. Is there anything you particularly need?” Yu Wanyi asked.

"I need a superior technique, a superior body-refining technique, and a superior visualization technique," Jiang Man truthfully replied.

"A high-grade technique?" Yu Wanyi pondered for a moment and said, "I asked when I came that your Immortal Abode ranked very high this time, so there's a certain probability that you'll get a high-grade technique. Which one do you want first?"

"Is there a difference?" Jiang Man asked.

"A good arrangement makes it easier to compete for resources related to superior techniques. It's also best to cultivate a series of techniques. What kind of Golden Core technique do you cultivate?" Yu Wanyi asked.

Jiang Man truthfully replied, "All rivers flow into the sea."

"The Hundred Rivers series?" Yu Wanyi nodded, then said, "I understand. If you have the chance this time, would you like to use the Body Refining Method or the Visualization Method?"

Jiang Man pondered for a moment and said, "Body Refining Method."

Body refinement techniques can directly improve physical strength, leaving little time to spend on spells; one can only focus on the physical body.

"Okay, I'll figure something out. But your resources were canceled for a while before, but you can still claim them this month," Yu Wanyi kindly reminded her.

Then he left.

Jiang Man noticed that she was in such a hurry that she forgot to mention the advance payment.

On second thought, all spending is now under the supervision of the Enforcement Hall, so the idea of ​​advance payment faded away.

Yu Wanyi, who had just left, immediately went to the outside of Ji Meng's courtyard.

"You've arrived?" Qingdai appeared silently beside Yu Wanyi as before.

Both of them seemed to be secretly observing Himemu's courtyard.

"You're not going to call someone to arrest me, are you?" Yu Wanyi asked warily.

"How could that be?" Qingdai said confidently, "We have a bond, and now we're on the same side. Here, take this; it's something good that I secretly brought out."

As she spoke, Qingdai took out a packet of tea leaves.

Yu Wanyi looked at the tea leaves and asked in confusion, "What kind of tea?"

"It's very expensive. I wouldn't give it to anyone who wasn't family." Qingdai stuffed the gift into Yu Wanyi's hands and said, "Tell me quickly, what did you find?"

"Now we're good friends, in the same boat."

"Information should be shared."

Yu Wanyi felt something was off; had they suddenly become one of their own?
Why is the other person so overly familiar?
Lingyuan couldn't even speak, because the tea was already in her hands.

Suppressing her thoughts, Yu Wanyi truthfully told him what she had discovered.

Anyway, the other party doesn't seem like an enemy, so that's fine.

“I’m certain now, your young lady is Jiang Man’s Daoist partner,” Yu Wanyi said with certainty.

Qingdai was slightly surprised: "How did you know my identity?"

“I just drew a picture for you and asked Jiang Man if he recognizes it,” Yu Wanyi said frankly.

Qingdai couldn't help but exclaim in admiration, "You're quite clever. Tell me quickly how you determined that."

"You don't know?" Yu Wanyi asked curiously.

Qingdai nodded: "Of course I don't know. How much could a maid like me know about my young mistress's affairs? I have to rely on my friends."

Yu Wanyi didn't think much of it and instead explained in detail: "Today I took your young lady's painting to Jiang Man and asked if he recognized it, and he answered that he did."

"Is there something wrong with this?" Qingdai's eyes were full of doubt.

Yu Wanyi said with a hint of pride, "Then I asked him a second question, asking if she was his Daoist partner, and he hesitated."

Yu Wanyi looked at the other person's thoughtful gaze and continued, "Then I took out your portrait to show him and asked the same two questions."

"The first question was about his background, and the second question was about his denial."

"Then it means that your young lady has some doubts about him, but they are definitely a Daoist couple."

"Otherwise, simply deny it."

Qingdai clapped her hands, looking at her with admiration, and said, "You're really amazing. What's your name? I'll consult you about anything they need to do in the future. Your wisdom is beyond my imagination."

"By the way, where do you live? I'll be able to find you later."

The other party didn't know why the son-in-law hesitated, but she did.

There are indeed some doubts.

Since this is a young lady's false identity, it's understandable that the young master hesitates.

Yu Wanyi gave her name and her current address.

Qingdai was stunned when she heard this.

The Enforcement Hall prison?
Yu Wanyi sighed and explained the reason.

Qingdai suddenly realized that being an investor in her son-in-law's business was also a very arduous task.

Finally, Yu Wanyi took her leave. With this matter confirmed, a huge weight was lifted from her heart.

We can focus on securing resources and continuing to invest.

After seeing Yu Wanyi off, Qingdai ran into the courtyard.

"Miss." She smiled as she approached Meng Qiewei. "Miss, good news! The young master most likely knows your identity. He's really something."

How did he figure that out?

Meng Qiewei was reading the note that Ji Hao had sent her.

Seeing Qingdai approach, she casually put it away: "How did you determine that?"

Then Qingdai told him the truth.

Meng Qiewei was silent for a moment: "She relied entirely on guesswork?"

Qingdai nodded and said, "But it makes perfect sense."

Meng Qiewei remained silent for a moment, not saying much more about the topic.

Instead, he asked, "Is there any progress in the investigation into the evil god?"

"Not at the moment. The Immortal Sect is currently busy with other matters, and the identity of the escaped evil god is still uncertain," Qingdai said.

After a pause, Qingdai asked curiously, "Why did the evil god suddenly disappear? Was there a problem within the immortal sect, or did the evil god have other methods?"

Meng Qie shook her head slightly: "We need to go to the scene to see for ourselves, but the evil god's methods are special, and it's not impossible for him to escape in secret."

Qingdai nodded, not thinking much of it.

Afterwards, Meng Qiewei inquired about the clan.

Qingdai's answer was that there was no further news or rumors at the moment.

Their information is too outdated.

But their guesses are all very interesting.

The fact that they also need to recall people is even more interesting.

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Jiang Man suppressed all his thoughts at this moment.

Whether it's the coordinates of immortality or evil gods, nothing is more important than cultivation.

Only by striving to become stronger can we cope with everything.

Unable to cultivate, he wanted to read books.

I need to finish reading all thirty-six volumes of "Dengtang".

However, Meng Qiewei only gave him three books, and he could go to her place to read them later.

This is the only way to provide free instruction. Otherwise, we'd have to spend spiritual resources.

Hua Lingyuan was naturally unwilling.

If we can save spiritual energy, there's no need to waste it.

Afterwards, Jiang Man checked his current resource situation.

Fifty Chaoyuan Taiyang Pills, twenty-five Chaoyuan Shaoyang Pills, and eighteen thousand spiritual resources.

The rent is 18,000, and I have to pay Chang Qiwen back 1,000 in interest.

Let's say it's 19,000.

After all, it took seven months in total.

Then there's the interest on the previous loan, which is 3,000 yuan per year and 3,500 yuan must be paid back.

He owed Song Qing 24,000, and hadn't paid the interest for exactly one year, so he needed to repay 4,000 spirit resources.

These interest rates are outrageous; they need to be lowered.

Fang Yong owed 12,000 yuan, of which 10,000 yuan had almost no interest over the year, but he hadn't paid it back for a long time.

I'll settle the accounts when I get the chance.

Chang Qiwen: 10,000, around 1,500.

Little Fatty gets 15,000 and 2,500.

So this time, just paying the interest and rent will cost 27,000 yuan, not including Fang Yong's share.

Afterwards, Jiang Man went to the Law Enforcement Hall to retrieve the Chaoyuan Shaoyang Pill.

One piece costs 1,800 yuan, with a buyback rate of 95%.

Ten were recycled, leaving fifteen.

The total amount of spiritual energy is 35,000.

As Jiang Man was about to leave the Hall of Law Enforcement, the people inside asked him his name.

After confirming, they said they would reward the Immortal Abode.

I'm very lucky; there really is a superior method.

Moreover, it's a top-quality method that can be selected.

"What kind of superior technique does Junior Brother want?" a senior sister from the Enforcement Hall asked.

"The Hundred Rivers Body Refining Technique," Jiang Man immediately said.

Soon, a letter and a book were in Jiang Man's hands.

"What's in the envelope?" Jiang Man examined it for a moment and asked curiously.

There are always such rewards for those at the top, but the types are completely different.

The thickness is incorrect this time.

It must be something new.

"A century-long right to use the outer gate shops," the senior sister from the Enforcement Hall said with a smile.

Jiang Man was taken aback and asked in surprise, "A shop?"

This is the first time I've heard of this reward.

Previously, it was all about qualifications.

"Yes, the Immortal Abode is not an ordinary secret realm, so the rewards are different. The reward is to get a shop and then you can recruit one person. What kind of shop to open is up to you, junior brother."

"Except for not being able to sell, everything else is free."

"If we need to recruit two people, we'll need to add more spiritual energy."

"We'll see how things go after a hundred years, but it's still early, so Junior Brother doesn't need to worry about what will happen a hundred years from now," the senior sister from the Enforcement Hall explained.

Jiang Man was surprised. Wasn't this the same approach as Little Fatty back then?

He immediately opened the window and found that the shop was located at Yunxia Peak.

It's a bit of a pity that we weren't at Chishui Peak.

Otherwise, we could ask Little Fatty and the others to look after us.

Jiang Man hasn't decided what kind of shop to open yet, but she has someone in mind.

It's time to bring Song Qing here and make him suffer.

After returning last time, Song Qing, backed by his Golden Core Ancestor, must have been living quite comfortably in Yunqian Division.

This kind of life is unacceptable; it will wear down their fighting spirit.

"Junior brother, do you have any plans to open a shop?" the senior sister from the Enforcement Hall asked curiously.

Jiang Man shook his head.

"You'll have to think about it carefully. Are there any other candidates?" the senior sister from the Enforcement Hall asked again.

“There is someone in mind,” Jiang Man said.

The senior sister from the Enforcement Hall immediately smiled and said, "Oh? Are you in the sect? If you're not in the sect, do you need the Enforcement Hall's help in dispatching people? Normally, it would take several months for someone to come, but if it's handled by the Enforcement Hall, it will take at most a month."

"As long as it costs 1,000 spirit resources, the earlier you come, the sooner you can open your shop and earn spirit resources."

"A thousand is not a loss."

Jiang Man thought about it briefly and realized that what the other person said made sense.

Spend a thousand spirit resources to make Song Qing, who just returned, come here to suffer.

That's a good thing.

Otherwise, I'll have to wait until March next year, and then go back to be transferred, which will take another six months.

We lost money for a whole year.

Now, one thousand spirit resources can earn you eleven months' worth of spirit resources.

That's definitely a good thing.

Triple win!

He found the right people, Song Qing found work, and the Enforcement Hall made money.

"They're from Yunqian Division, will that have any impact?" Jiang Man asked.

"No, the Enforcement Hall dispatcher will handle it quickly and easily. All he has to do is nod," the Enforcement Hall senior sister said confidently.

After handing over the spiritual source, Jiang Man headed to Chishui Peak.

I haven't contacted Little Fatty and the others in a long time. I wonder if my connection with the evil god has affected them.

When he arrived and saw that Little Fatty was in high spirits, he realized that his worries were unnecessary.

Little Fatty hasn't lost weight; in fact, he's more energetic than before.

Looks like I've been staying up less late lately.

At this moment, the chubby boy who was carrying the medicinal herbs sighed with emotion: "I wonder how Brother Jiang is doing. He hasn't shown up for a long time, and everyone is talking badly about him."

"I heard he was arrested by the Enforcement Hall," Luo Xuan said, staring at the annotations on the spiritual herbs.

“Miss Luo, you’re smart. Do you think Brother Jiang will be in trouble?” Little Fatty asked immediately.

Upon hearing this, Luo Xuan raised her eyebrows slightly and looked at the chubby boy, saying, "Young Master Gao, don't you have a lot of confidence in him?"

“I don’t need validation,” the chubby boy said.

Luo Xuan thought for a moment and said, "Then there will definitely be no problem."

Upon hearing this, the chubby boy beamed, "Miss Luo thinks so too?"

Luo Xuan was extremely surprised by Xiao Pang's happiness. She had just casually offered some words of comfort, and it worked that well?
But she still nodded and said, "Yes."

Little Fatty perked up immediately.

Luo Xuan recalled Cheng Yu's words, saying that Gao Yao was actually a very simple person, and it was even simpler to get along with him. All she had to do was put herself in his shoes, think about things from his perspective, and say or do something for him. That would be enough.

"Is there some good news? You look so energetic?" Jiang Man's voice rang out slowly.

Little Fatty and the others immediately turned to look.

There stood the gaunt Jiang Man.

Little Fatty was stunned: "Brother Jiang, you've lost weight."

“You haven’t lost any weight,” Jiang Man said.

Little Fatty immediately came to Jiang Man's side and asked, "Brother Jiang, did you starve like this in prison?"

As he spoke, Little Fatty took out the jerky.

"My cow got fat in the jail cell, do you think I'll get thin in jail?" Jiang Man thought to himself, and casually took the jerky.

It's been a long time since I've had this.

I've been too busy lately, either reading or practicing meditation.

"Did Song Qing go back?" Jiang Man asked.

"When I went back, I asked you to give me these three thousand spirit resources." With that, the chubby boy gave Jiang Man three thousand spirit resources.

Jiang Man sighed with emotion, then paused and asked, "You didn't give it to anyone else, did you?"

Little Fatty shook his head: "No, I gave him a piece of meat specifically to ask him if he had any stories."

Jiang Man nodded, "As long as we don't suffer further losses."

It's better to lend it to him.

"Where is Chang Qiwen?" Jiang Man asked.

Little Fatty hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

Jiang Man asked in confusion, "Did something happen to Lao Chang?"

"It seems there was some conflict with his sister." It was Luo Xuan who spoke up. She continued, "It seems that Chang Qiwen's sister was initially mistaken for a young lady from a certain family, while Chang Qiwen was mistaken for a servant."

"Now, I hope Chang Qiwen will not contact her unless necessary, and I don't want people to find out that her brother is a deliveryman for the sect."

Hearing this, Jiang Man breathed a sigh of relief: "That's it? I thought something had happened to him."

He thought that because of that 18,000 spirit resources, Chang Qiwen had really starved to death.

(End of this chapter)