Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

The ancient city of Loulan, its walls weathered by wind and sand, bears the marks of time.

The army was arrayed in formation, its ceremonial guard displaying great respect.

Three young generals, led by Yang Jian, commanded the army.

Grand Tutor Jiang Bofu awaits quietly.

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves rang out.

Wei Qi and Pang Hai escorted the chariot, which traveled along the main road of the ancient city of Loulan.

Jiang Bofu turned around, his cloudy eyes concealing a hidden meaning.

[With hands clasped in respect, they shouted loudly.]

"Respectfully seeing Mr. Wen off."

You sit upright in the carriage, and upon hearing the sound, you lift the curtain.

[Looking towards the waiting military formation and ceremonial guard.]

[Finally, their gaze fell upon Jiang Bofu.]

[This Grand Tutor, who took command of the Western Regions at the age of eighty-nine.]

Since entering the Western Regions, you have tested me many times, whether with chilling coldness or in a fit of rage.

This old guy gives you a feeling of being completely unaffected, like sitting on cotton.

Compromise, concession, and forbearance.

This is its most accurate reflection.

[It completely lacks the lofty dignity and superior attitude of a celestial being, and the condescending, looking-down posture.]

[It easily creates the illusion of someone who is easy to bully.]

However, the origins of this person are not simple.

[The background involves beings in the heavens.]

[Possesses the most complete and top-tier military military tradition.]

[Bing Dao. 】

[It is primarily about warfare and conquest, and is extremely dangerous.]

However, this was not apparent in Jiang Bofu.

On the contrary, it revealed his deep-seated shrewdness and calculating nature.

You wouldn't underestimate or ignore him because of his forbearance and compromise.

[Because of the military strategist's retreat.]

[Often, they are retracting their fists and swords, waiting for the opportune moment to unleash the most lethal blow.]

This old guy is incredibly patient.

You become even more cautious about it.

These kinds of people are the most cunning; you never know when they'll strike you with devastating force.

[When bullying an unknown eunuch, besides venting one's anger...]

Or perhaps this is a test.

[They probed the Western Regions' bottom line and ascertained the power structure there.]

But they still didn't let the old guy reveal his true colors.

[Unassuming and discreet, its true strength lies hidden.]

[The moment your eyes meet theirs.]

Both sides are aware that they have achieved a satisfactory preliminary result in this peace negotiation.

However, this brief reconciliation does not mean that peace will prevail from now on.

However, in this battle...

Both sides are willing to temporarily suspend the game by offering appropriate stakes.

[A fleeting exchange of glances.]

Jiang Bofu's cloudy eyes made him resemble an old man half-buried in the ground, devoid of any divine or spiritual aura.

You then lower the curtain.

Wei Qi and Pang Hai escorted the chariot, departing amidst the respectful farewell of the military formation and ceremonial guards.

Horse hooves trampled the yellow sand, raising billowing clouds of dust.

Xu Kun squatted inside the bicycle frame, lazily grooming his hair.

Its eerie green eyes darted around, seemingly lost in thought.

Suddenly, the sound of horses' hooves approached.

[The second-generation leader, Pang Hai, lifted the car curtain, his eyes wide with shock.]

"Hahahaha!"

The unrestrained laughter was ridiculously off-key.

[Hands gripping the car window.]

"Big brother! Have we forgotten something?!"

The second-generation leader, Pang Hai, glared with eyes wide open, radiating a palpable aura of power and an overwhelming sense of oppression.

You raised your sleeve to shield yourself from his imposing aura.

He picked up the teacup and leisurely took a sip.

Her eyes showed disdain for his.

"You only just realized that?"

"Hahahaha..."

The second-generation leader, Pang Hai, scratched his head and chuckled sheepishly.

Then, somewhat embarrassed, she said, "Uh... I didn't really notice, I just felt like I'd forgotten something."

Your shattered eyes gleam with a cold, deep light.

[Analyzing his consciousness space, he witnessed the first generation leader, Pang Hai, inside.]

He noticed your gaze and looked up.

[His eyes also revealed doubt and deep thought.]

[Clearly, like the second-generation Pang Hai, he sensed he had forgotten something, but couldn't find it.]

You were secretly amazed.

[During your previous meeting with Wei Zhi, when you expressed those words, you had already changed your concept of the "Succubus Body".]

[Under an unwavering and absolute will.]

[To ensure you are unaffected.]

[Unexpectedly, even the first generation's perception of Pang Hai was erased.]

This is truly incredible.

After hesitating, you did not reveal the truth.

He chuckled lightly, "Have you all forgotten? Yin Qian still hasn't given us something."

"Huh? Ha? Ha?"

The second-generation Pang Hai paused for a moment, then suddenly realized: "That's right, the fragment of the Emperor's Jade Seal!"

After saying that, he frowned again.

[Logically speaking, regarding the fragments of the Emperor's Jade Seal...]

[It couldn't evoke such a feeling of horror in him.]

Since you didn't say anything explicitly, he stopped pressing the issue and went along with the conversation.

"Should I go back and settle accounts with Yin Qian?"

"No need, he promised to substitute something else."

"What is that?"

Before you could answer, you suddenly looked up, your gaze piercing through the curtain and landing on the distant yellow desert.

[I sensed a familiar swordplay.]

"They're here."

【"Um?"】

【"Meow?"】

[Xu Kun, who had been listening to your conversation and wondering if he had forgotten something himself.]

[Raise the cat's head.]

Wei Qi rode up to your carriage.

"Mr. Wen, there are people ahead."

【"Um."】

You nodded and lifted the curtain.

The shattered mirror's gaze pierced through the distorted light and air of the desert.

[It was as if witnessing the sublime and glorious, dazzling and beautiful swordplay reaching straight to the heavens.]

You are extremely familiar with this.

This can be considered the introductory martial arts you encountered when you first embarked on your journey into the world of martial arts.

【Sword Charm - Celestial Immortal Descending from Beyond the Heavens.】

[The visitor is from the Sword Palace of Yongzhou.]

You suddenly understood.

[When Yin Qian said he would replace the fragment of the Emperor's Jade Seal with something else, and also to vent your anger.]

[You immediately thought of something related to the Sword Palace of Yongzhou.]

Upon seeing the newcomer, one can't help but wonder what price the Yongzhou Sword Palace will pay.

[Did it make you feel like you'd vented your anger?]

[You should know that the nameless eunuch was beaten so badly by you that he cried "father," and his humiliation caused the emperor's mental state to collapse.]

"Qi Xuan of the Yongzhou Sword Palace hereby apologizes with his sword! I beg for Mr. Wen's forgiveness!"

A clear, magnetic voice, as bright as the twang of a sword, rang out.

As the carriage moved forward, a figure carrying a sword, head bowed and back bent, stood amidst the vast yellow sands of the desert.

[Handsome appearance, tall and slender figure, exuding a sublime and magnificent sword aura.]

Even in a humble, subservient posture.

[She still exudes an ethereal, otherworldly charm.]

"Qi Xuan of the Yongzhou Sword Palace..."

Wei Qi spoke softly and coldly, turning to introduce you: "Mr. Wen, this person is the current Palace Master of the Yongzhou Sword Palace."

【"oh?"】

You seemed slightly surprised, and casually looked up.

[You've already guessed that the person who came is the one who used sword energy to kill you back then.]

[Unexpectedly, he is actually the current Palace Master of the Yongzhou Sword Palace.]