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"If I become an immortal, I will cleave the heavens with a single sword!"

Having awakened from his coma, Tang Yan gazed at the sky, his eyes filled with unwavering stubbornness. It seemed the previous blows had no effect on them whatsoever.

"With this Dao heart alone, if he can cultivate, he will definitely be extraordinary in the future."

The sword-wielding girl slowly walked away from behind.

The girl and Tang Yan appeared to be around the same age, with an ethereal and aloof demeanor. She held a long sword in her hand with an exquisitely crafted scabbard that exuded a faint chill, clearly not an ordinary weapon.

However, when the girl looked at Tang Yan, her beautiful eyes held a hint of excitement.

"You're a true friend... no doubt about it, you're my good brother!"

Tang Yan remained gazing up at the sky, a slight smile playing on his lips.

The girl seemed to be touched by what she heard.

"This time I asked my master for help. My master is the cultivator in Langya Sword Pavilion who is closest to the Foundation Establishment stage. He is far superior to ordinary wandering cultivators."

"Haha...thank you very much!"

Tang Yan smiled broadly and casually hooked his arm around the neck of the girl next to him.

This intimate gesture caused the cool and aloof girl's cheeks to flush instantly, but she did not object; she simply tightened her grip on the sword.

"Let's not talk about my business anymore."

"How has your cultivation been these past years at Langya Sword Pavilion?"

"You'd better train faster, or what if I easily surpass you later?"

"You...! Arrogant fool. I've already reached the third level of Qi Refining, and my master says I have a chance to establish my foundation."

The girl's usual coldness seemed to melt away at this moment; her beautiful eyes darted away, unable to meet Tang Yan's sincere gaze.

Tang Yan seemed completely oblivious to the girl's unusual expression and continued babbling on:

"It's not arrogance, it's confidence!"

"I can't accept defeat so easily!"

"Besides, we're going to be best friends for life. I don't want to grow old and die in front of you, that would be too embarrassing."

The girl muttered as she heard the word "friend" again.

"I don't want to be friends with you."

"Hmm? Are you going to be my enemy?"

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Inside the mansion, Tang Xiao and the white-haired old man were still talking when a servant hurriedly reported to them.

"Master, there are two people outside with official credentials, saying they've come to try guiding the young master's qi into his body."

"Then please come in quickly..."

Tang Xiao subconsciously opened his mouth, but stopped halfway through his sentence and coughed awkwardly twice.

The old man stroked his beard and chuckled, "It's alright. I'm not necessarily guaranteed to succeed either. Patriarch Tang, please feel free to do as you see fit."

Tang Xiao hesitated for a moment, not wanting to keep the cultivator outside the door, who was at least at the seventh level of Qi Refining, waiting for too long.

"Then... let's invite them in first, and treat them well, without neglecting them."

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"Senior brother, the Tang family estate is huge, it's like a maze."

A servant led the two into the Tang residence and into a guest room.

Soon, several servants brought over a pot of hot tea and several plates of pastries.

"It's freezing cold, please wait a moment and have some tea and pastries to warm yourselves up. The master is currently meeting with distinguished guests, so please bear with us."

The servants of the Tang family were extremely well-mannered, which also shows Tang Xiao's skill in dealing with people and affairs. They did not neglect the two of them just because they were young.

That's why people say he's a successful person with a great career.

"It's alright, thank you."

"Please enjoy your meal, gentlemen. I will take my leave now."

After the servants left, Shen Lingxi looked longingly at the plates of exquisite pastries and winked at Shen Shanshui.

"Eat it, it's just their kindness."

As soon as she finished speaking, Shen Lingxi picked up a piece of snow-white, soft, and glutinous rice cake and put it in her mouth.

"tasty!"

"Even tastier than candied hawthorn berries!"

Seeing her junior sister's pathetic state, Shen Shanshui, who had originally wanted to pick up a piece of pastry to taste, quietly withdrew her hand and instead poured herself a cup of hot tea.

While drinking tea, Shen Shanshui's spiritual sense silently expanded. Even before entering the Tang residence, he had sensed an extraordinary aura emanating from within.

backyard.

Tang Yan sat cross-legged on a jade platform that was one meter long and wide, with the old man from Langya Sword Pavilion placing one hand on his head.

The spiritual energy flowed from his palm and seeped into Tang Yan's body.

Tang Xiao and the girl watched nervously from the side.

Despite having witnessed his son's numerous failures, Tang Xiao still harbored a sliver of hope.

In the Immortal Dynasty, the highest level can only be cultivators. No matter how wealthy the Tang family is, they are nothing more than a fleeting moment of glory among secular families.

Within a few breaths, fine beads of sweat appeared on Tang Yan's forehead, his eyes tightly closed, as if he were in great pain. However, he gritted his teeth and endured it without uttering a sound.

"Although this child is somewhat abstract, he certainly possesses extraordinary perseverance."

Having witnessed this scene with his divine sense, Shen Shanshui gave a relatively fair assessment.

"How could this be?"

The white-haired old man looked astonished.

"His bones and muscles are strong, and my spiritual energy circulates smoothly throughout his body."

But why can't the rampant overflow be contained? It's like a bottomless water tank!

"Master!"

Seeing Tang Yan in such pain, the girl with the sword couldn't help but cry out in alarm.

The white-haired old man frowned deeply and said in a low voice, "Young man, I will increase the input of spiritual energy. This is our last chance."

But you are, after all, a mortal being. If I fail, I can only guarantee your life. It might destroy all your meridians, rendering you utterly useless.

"Immortal Master, stop! Let's not try anymore."

Upon hearing this, Tang Xiao was in no mood to agree and quickly spoke up to stop him.

"Father... let your son give it a try!"

"If Heaven won't grant it to me, I'll take it myself! Even if I become a cripple, I will never give up!"

"Senior, come on!"

The white-haired old man never expected that Tang Yan would have such courage.

"Good lad, I'm starting to admire you."

"Ready..."

At this critical moment, the energy of this place seemed to freeze for a fleeting instant.

Just as the white-haired old man was about to unleash his full spiritual energy, he felt a powerful yet gentle force instantly push him away.

The group of people were all stunned, staring at the Taoist-robed youth who had appeared out of nowhere.

Shen Shanshui pointed a finger at Tang Yan's brow, instantly drawing out the out-of-control spiritual energy from his body.

At this moment, strange blood lines slowly appeared on Tang Yan's body, making him look like a porcelain doll about to shatter.

If Shen Shanshui hadn't been constantly monitoring him with his divine sense and hadn't intervened in time, Tang Yan would have nearly exploded and died.

"Phew~ Almost there."

Shen Shanshui withdrew one finger, breathed a slight sigh of relief, and turned to look at the group with a smile.

"Brother Tang Yan."

"Yan'er".

The sword-wielding girl and Tang Xiao rushed towards the pitiful Tang Yan almost simultaneously.

puff...

Tang Yan coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face deathly pale, and he weakly opened his eyes.

"Who are you?!"

The white-haired old man was on high alert. Although the strange young man in front of him did not exude any aura, he was as unapproachable as a mountain in his eyes.

Tang Xiao supported his son.

The woman also drew her ornate longsword and stood protectively in front of Tang Yan, watching Shen Shanshui warily.

"Ahem, Meng'er."

"Put down your sword, this... uh... senior, he probably meant no harm. Otherwise, I would already be dead, and none of you could have stopped me."

Tang Yan paused slightly, mainly because the Taoist priest in front of him didn't look much older than him. However, in the path of cultivation, those who have achieved mastery come first.

What a masterful display of composure!

Shen Shanshui clicked his tongue in amazement; Tang Yan truly had the air of a protagonist. Perhaps it was a case of ignorance breeds fearlessness.

On the other hand, the old man over there looked calm, but he was actually terrified.

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