Seventy years old is the age to take risks!

Early the next morning.

The Qingxuan Sect members were all ready to set off.

Guan Ling walked up to Jiang Yuan, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Sir, we're leaving now."

"Are you really not coming with me to visit the Qingxuan Sect?"

Jiang Yuan smiled and said, "No, I am getting old and only wish to spend my remaining years here. I will visit your esteemed clan again if I have the opportunity."

It wasn't that he didn't want to go, but that he couldn't go.

Tell him directly.

He won't have a good ending if he goes to Qingxuan Sect.

"In that case, alright." Guan Ling nodded slightly, her expression revealing her regret.

"We'll meet again someday, take care on your journey."

Jiang Yuan smiled and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture.

Guan Ling gave Jiang Yuan a deep look, then turned and followed her senior brothers.

Afterwards, the Qingxuan Sect group rode away from Jiangning City, leaving only Zhou Yun behind.

He said he wanted to stay with Zhou Lian for a few more days to take care of some personal matters.

Without asking any further questions, the group left first.

......

A few more days passed.

Jiang Yuanzhao often told stories in teahouses and practiced cultivation at night, living a simple and ordinary life.

That night, he sat cross-legged on the bed cultivating, when suddenly a line of golden characters appeared before his eyes—

[Half a year has passed, and the conditions for unlocking the third volume of the Longevity Scroll have been met!]

Unlock Volume 3 to obtain "Indestructible Vajra".

[Indestructible Vajra: After activation, grants temporary immunity to all attacks, making one impervious to blades, spears, water, and fire. Limited to one use per day.]

[Bonus Reward: High-Level Martial Skill - Palm Lightning!]

[Condition for unlocking the next volume: one year later]

Is a reward coming?

Jiang Yuan was stunned for a moment, then his heart leaped with joy. He had been waiting for this day for a long time.

Indestructible?

This thing is great! It's like having a chance to trigger the legendary sword every day!

This palm lightning technique sounds like an extremely powerful martial art.

With these two things, you truly have the means to save your life.

Judging by the time, he should be leaving soon.

Confined to a corner of the world, one can never truly pursue the great path.

Moreover, he has stirred up trouble, and there will likely be more problems coming his way in the future, which may one day even bring ruin to the teahouse.

This is something Jiang Yuan doesn't want to see.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yuan took advantage of the night to walk out of the room, looked up at the small teahouse where he had stayed for five or six years, and suddenly felt a little emotional.

"As people get older, they become nostalgic."

If it weren't for these unexpected events, he might have lived a normal, ordinary life and died here.

But fate gave him another chance.

When the day finally came to leave, I felt a strange sense of reluctance.

I wonder if one day in the future he will regret not choosing to spend his old age here.

.....

the next day.

Jiang Yuan packed up Xing Jiang, carried a bundle on his back, and went downstairs.

Mei Lan was doing accounts behind the counter when she saw him like this and was stunned.

"Mr. Jiang, what's wrong...?"

"Shopkeeper, I've come to say goodbye."

Jiang Yuan walked to the counter, a smile on his face. "I'm grateful for your care over the years, shopkeeper. It's time for me to take my leave."

Mei Lan was taken aback: "Sir, where are you going?"

In her mind, where could Mr. Jiang, who was so old and had no children, possibly go?

Could it be that his time is up and he doesn't want to be a burden to others?

"I've recently been feeling homesick and want to go back to my hometown to see where I belong, to return to my roots," Jiang Yuan said with a sigh.

"Mr. Jiang, are you really leaving?"

Mei Lan was still a little surprised, even a little unable to accept it.

Jiang Yuan smiled and waved his hand, "Shopkeeper, all good things must come to an end. It is truly my great fortune to meet you in my sixties."

"If we ever meet again, I will definitely repay the shopkeeper's kindness."

After saying that, he turned and walked out.

Meilan chased after him, her eyes reddening.

"Mr. Jiang, I've prepared some food and wine for your farewell. Would it be alright if you left tomorrow?"

"No need."

"Why should we, the heroes and heroines of the martial world, say goodbye?"

Jiang Yuan didn't turn his head, just waved his hand, quite nonchalantly.

"Mr. Jiang..."

Watching Jiang Yuan leave, Mei Lan felt lost and dejected, as if she had lost an important family member.

But she had no reason to keep Jiang Yuan.

When she returned to the counter, she noticed that Jiang Yuan had left her a package.

When Meilan opened it, she was taken aback.

Inside were several bottles of elixirs for strengthening the body and nourishing the vital energy, all of which were said to help people cleanse their meridians and marrow, and enter the ranks of martial artists as soon as possible.

In addition, there was a bag of spirit stones, two martial arts techniques, and a finely crafted short sword.

Almost all of them are related to martial arts training.

"Mr. Jiang, are you a martial artist?"

Mei Lan was even more surprised. She never expected that Mr. Jiang, whom she had been with day and night, was actually a martial artist!

Leaving these things behind clearly has an ulterior motive.

But why should she, a young woman and a businesswoman, be made to practice martial arts?

Meilan carefully examined the package and found two more items inside.

a letter.

There is also another painting.

Mei Lan curiously opened the letter, which contained a farewell letter that Jiang Yuan had painstakingly written all night.

To Miss Meilan:

I, Jiang Yuan, entrust this letter to convey my thoughts. As I part, tears stream down my face, and I am at a loss for words.

In the past, I was an old man who had wandered to Jiangning, penniless and nearing the end of my life. I was fortunate enough to be taken in by a young lady who took me in at a teahouse, gave me a seat, and provided me with a meal. I will remember this kindness and virtue from the bottom of my heart and never forget it.

The girl was very sincere. On every festival, she would personally cook soup, and in the cold winter, she would always buy warm clothes for everyone.

I will never forget all that happened here..."

The opening paragraphs of the letter express Jiang Yuan's gratitude and reminisce about the past few years.

Mei Lan was both moved and delighted as she read it.

It turns out that Mr. Jiang had always remembered her kindness.

But then, Jiang Yuan changed the subject.

"However, there is one thing I have never said all these years: the young lady is kind-hearted, which is a great virtue. Unfortunately, the world is treacherous and people's hearts are unpredictable. Being kind but not wary of others is like carrying a treasure in the dark, which is very dangerous."

In my youth, I wandered the martial world and witnessed its harsh realities. I know that without martial arts skills, good deeds can easily bring disaster. Therefore, I have left behind some elixirs, cultivation methods, and martial arts techniques. I hope that you, young lady, will practice them in your spare time, so that you may be able to protect yourself...."

Upon seeing these words, Mei Lan felt even more moved.

Since her father and brother died, Jiang Yuan has been the only one who cares about her all these years, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart.

As she continued reading, her expression changed from a smile to surprise, and even shock.

"There is another matter that I have pondered for a long time, and I am unsure whether I should speak of it."

"The young lady's sister-in-law, Zhou, has a long-standing affair with Ma Shan and has repeatedly harmed the young lady."

Ma Shan's death was not an accident...

In the letter, Jiang Yuan told Mei Lan everything that had happened, including Ma Shan's treacherous schemes and the messy affairs of her sister-in-law, Zhou Shi.

Finally, he also told Meilan that there was a painting in the package, and that she could do whatever she wanted with it.

Mei Lan picked it up and saw that it was actually her sister-in-law's erotic pictures.

And it was painted by Ma Shan himself!

For a moment, Mei Lan's face turned ashen, and she swayed, almost losing her footing.

She never expected that...

My sister-in-law, who usually seems like a virtuous wife and loving mother, is actually a slut in private!

Meilan continued reading.

"I am over seventy years old. After this parting, I do not know when we will meet again."

If you encounter any difficulties in the future, you can go to the yamen to seek out my dear friend, Constable Zhang, who may be able to solve your immediate problem.

"I hope you take care, young lady!"

"Jiang Yuan bows respectfully."

After reading the entire letter, Mei Lan was in a daze. Looking in the direction where Jiang Yuan had left, her eyes involuntarily welled up with tears.

"Mr. Jiang, thank you..."