A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

On the second day after Jiang Taixu moved in, Jiang Caixuan, as usual, visited Tianxuan Stone Workshop every two or three days.

The reason is simple: Jiang Caixuan hopes that by taking care of Jiang Tingting and getting along well with her, Jiang Tingting will choose the branch of the Jiang family after returning to Jiang family.

Unfortunately, once Lin Xiu made up his mind to have Jiang Taixu take Jiang Tingting back to the Jiang family, Jiang Tingting's only choice was a direct descendant of the God King lineage.

Jiang Caixuan was unaware of the news. With a smile on her face, she walked through the front yard as usual and headed straight for the side hall where Lin Xiu often stayed.

The sun was shining brightly today, casting dappled shadows in the courtyard. As soon as Jiang Caixuan entered the inner courtyard, she caught sight of an elderly man with white hair lying on a rattan chair not far away.

The old man, wrapped in a plain-colored robe, was squinting in the sun, looking drowsy. He was none other than Jiang Taixu.

Jiang Caixuan was slightly concerned. What was the deal with this new white-haired old man? Two old men were sunbathing side by side. When did Tianxuan Stone Archway become a nursing home?

Although she was somewhat concerned, Jiang Caixuan did not stop and went straight to Lin Xiu's room.

......

Jiang Taixu, sitting in the rattan chair, turned his head slightly to the side.

He sensed a familiar bloodline fluctuation, though faint, it was indeed the aura of a direct descendant of the Jiang family. This girl was only in her early twenties, yet her cultivation was already at the peak of the Dao Palace Secret Realm, and her foundation was quite solid. This generation of the Jiang family was not bad.

A thought flashed through Jiang Taixu's mind, and he turned back to find a more comfortable position.

Given his current appearance, it's normal that the younger generation of the Jiang family wouldn't recognize him. Since he had already decided to stay with Lin Xiu for the time being, Jiang Taixu didn't intend to let the Jiang family know that he was there before he recovered.

[The Jiang family descendants who came to visit, the Jiang family knights and elders who were being held in the restaurant... Young friend Lin and my Jiang family's relationship... seems a bit complicated?]

The sunlight felt warm on his face. Jiang Taixu closed his eyes to rest, thinking about Lin Xiu and the Jiang family while continuing to regulate his depleted internal energy.

On the other side, Er Jiang Caixuan had already entered the side hall.

Lin Xiu was sitting and cultivating when he saw Jiang Caixuan arrive. He raised his hand to gesture for her to sit down.

Jiang Caixuan bowed and sat down, a smile on her face:

"To be honest, Caixuan has come today to tell Brother Lin some good news."

"Oh? What good news?" Lin Xiu raised an eyebrow and handed Jiang Caixuan a cup of tea.

After taking a sip of tea, Jiang Caixuan smiled smugly:

"First, the message came from Brother Yifei."

"Brother Yifei said that the internal relationships within the family have been sorted out. As long as Tingting is willing to return to the Jiang family, she will definitely receive the best training resources. Divine Source, Ancient Scripture, and personal guidance from elders—she will receive everything."

"Yes, Tingting is a Taiyin Body. As long as she cultivates, she will definitely be able to enter the ranks of the top geniuses. In addition, considering her childhood of wandering, the Jiang family should indeed make compensation to her."

Jiang Caixuan: "......."

Seeing that Lin Xiu remained unmoved, Jiang Caixuan pursed her red lips and continued:

"Secondly, my Holy Lord lineage has made a promise. Brother Lin helped my Jiang family find our ancestral heritage and took in Tingting. This can be considered a favor owed by my Holy Lord lineage. If Brother Lin needs anything in the future, as long as it does not violate morality, my Holy Lord lineage will do its best to help."

Jiang Caixuan spoke with utmost seriousness, clearly making a formal promise to him on behalf of the Jiang family's Holy Lord lineage.

"I see. I believe that if I need it, the Jiang family will definitely support me with all their might."

Lin Xiu smiled, and Jiang Caixuan smiled sweetly in response to his reaction.

However, the meanings behind their smiles were quite different.

.......

Jiang Caixuan felt that she had accomplished her task and was very happy. She continued:

"This third thing is more closely related to you, Brother Lin."

"Recently, the Holy City will be holding a gathering of the younger generation of geniuses. The holy sons of the major holy lands in the Eastern Wilderness and the heirs of aristocratic families will be present, and some geniuses from the Central Plains and the Northern Plains may also come."

"Although Brother Lin's identity has not been fully revealed, he has already been ranked in the first tier of the younger generation based on his defeat of an elder at the Dragon Transformation Realm and his display of Dragon Transformation Realm strength. He is on par with the Holy Son of Yao Guang, the Ji Family Divine Body, and my Jiang Family Divine Body."

"To be ranked alongside those people?" Lin Xiu paused, his hand holding the teacup still.

"Does Brother Dao think this is inappropriate?" Jiang Caixuan tilted her head in confusion.

"It's not that it's inappropriate. It's just that... it lowers the overall standard." Lin Xiu had long since stopped paying attention to the so-called Holy Son.

Holy Son and Holy Daughter? Those are the figures that Xiang Yang and his fellow disciples need to suppress.

What he should suppress are the masters of those holy sons and daughters.

.......

Jiang Caixuan was taken aback, not expecting Lin Xiu to be so flamboyant.

She admitted that Lin Xiu's strength had improved rapidly, but he was far from being invincible among the younger generation.

After a moment of silence, Jiang Caixuan suppressed her doubts and smiled:

"In that case, Brother Dao should attend this gathering even more. Let those so-called prodigies see what a true genius is."

"I have some miscellaneous matters to attend to recently, so I may not have time to go," Lin Xiu politely declined.

"That's such a pity. This gathering is led by several senior figures, and it's said that there will be many opportunities. If we miss it... it would be a real shame."

"As for opportunities, just let them come naturally," Lin Xiu interrupted Jiang Caixuan and asked instead.

"Miss Jiang, you didn't come here today just to tell me this news, did you?"

Jiang Caixuan composed herself and said seriously:

"Yes, of course, the most important goal is still Tingting." Jiang Caixuan didn't hide anything from Lin Xiu, after all, her purpose was aboveboard from the beginning.

“Brother Lin, I would like to see Tingting and ask her her wishes in person. If she is willing to return to the Jiang family, I can bring the rubbings of the Hengyu Emperor Scripture Dao Palace Scroll and the Four Extremes Scroll today so that she can study them first.”

The Holy Lord's lineage put in a lot of effort to earn this qualification.

Considering that Jiang Tingting would definitely be compared with other Jiang family prodigies after returning to the Jiang family, Jiang Caixuan and her father felt it would be better to let Jiang Tingting learn the Hengyu Scripture in advance.

However... Lin Xiu shook his head:

"No need."

"Ok?"

"No need? What do you mean by that, fellow Daoist?" Jiang Caixuan frowned.

"Tingting possesses the Taiyin Physique and is of the Jiang family bloodline. Without the Taiyin Immortal Scripture, cultivating the Hengyu Emperor Scripture is perfectly suited for her. Obtaining the scripture sooner will only benefit her. Brother Lin, why did you say that...?"

“Because…she has already learned it,” Lin Xiu added.

"what?"

Jiang Caixuan's red lips parted slightly, and she froze on the spot.

What did she just hear? Lin Xiu must be joking, right?

Jiang Caixuan stared at Lin Xiu for several seconds, then chuckled:

"Brother Dao, please don't joke. The Hengyu Emperor Scripture is a closely guarded secret of my Jiang family. Apart from the direct descendants and core disciples, outsiders have absolutely no chance of accessing it. Although Tingting is of Jiang family blood, she has been living outside the family and has never had any contact with the clan..."

“I’m not joking, Tingting has indeed learned the Hengyu Emperor Scripture.”

Jiang Caixuan's smile gradually disappeared, and she felt that Lin Xiu was teasing her.

Lin Xiuzhen thinks she's stupid? That she'd believe such a simple lie?

"Brother Lin, this matter concerns Tingting's future; please don't joke about it. The Hengyu Imperial Scripture is profound and extensive; even direct disciples must undergo rigorous examinations to receive its instruction. Tingting, she..."

"She has already learned it."

This time, it wasn't Lin Xiu who spoke, but a slightly weathered voice.

.......

Jiang Caixuan suddenly turned her head.

The old man who had been sunbathing in the wicker chair was now standing at the entrance of the side hall. He had his hands behind his back, his body was hunched, but his eyes were clear as a mirror, and he was quietly watching her.

"Old man, this matter is of utmost importance, please refrain from making rash statements." Jiang Caixuan said in a serious tone.

Jiang Taixu ignored her warning and walked into the side hall, sitting down in the chair opposite Lin Xiu. He poured himself a cup of tea and slowly said:

“I am not making empty promises. Yesterday, I taught Tingting everything.”

"You taught me that?" Jiang Caixuan laughed in exasperation.

"Old man, do you know what the Hengyu Emperor Scripture is? It was created by the Hengyu Emperor, the founder of my Jiang family, and is..."

"It is the extreme of the sun, the supreme of the fire path. The Dao Palace Scroll is the main focus... The Four Extremes Scroll is... arguably the strongest of all scriptures, the Dragon Transformation Scroll... the Immortal Platform Scroll..."

Jiang Taixu added calmly, seemingly unconcerned that Lin Xiu was secretly learning from him.

"As for the forbidden chapters, the first forbidden chapter is the refining method of the Hengyu Furnace. Am I correct?"

Jiang Caixuan froze on the spot.

How could she possibly know whether the old man was right or wrong? She hadn't even studied the forbidden chapters of the Hengyu Emperor Scripture!

Jiang Caixuan suddenly thought of a possibility, swallowed hard, and turned to look at Lin Xiu:

"Brother Lin, could this senior be one of the ancestors of my Jiang family?"

Lin Xiu put down his teacup and nodded with a smile:

“Miss Jiang, this senior is the Jiang family god-king who entered Purple Mountain four thousand years ago and never returned.”

"As for the name... I think you should know it better than I do."

Jiang Caixuan: "God King? Could it be... the number one conqueror in four thousand years! The invincible God King Jiang Taixu!"

"You...you really are...the God-King Ancestor?!"

Jiang Taixu: "........."

Jiang Taixu didn't speak, he just nodded.

Originally, he didn't want to get involved in these matters, but seeing that Lin Xiu's relationship with the Jiang family seemed somewhat complicated, he decided to take the initiative to inquire after thinking it over.

Upon hearing Jiang Taixu's admission, Jiang Caixuan felt even more strongly that the aged face resembled the portrait enshrined in the clan, and her legs went weak, almost causing her to kneel down.

She never imagined that the Jiang family god-king who disappeared four thousand years ago was actually sitting right here, right in front of her at Tianxuan Stone Archway!

And just now... she actually told this ancestor "not to speak recklessly"?

"Junior Jiang Caixuan pays respects to the Divine King Ancestor!"

After regaining her senses, Jiang Cai immediately knelt down on the ground.