The End of the Immortal Path

Chapter 149 The Son-in-Law Candidate is Locked In

In the small courtyard.

Jiang Man shook hands with the person in front of him.

The other party's request was to attack him with spiritual energy.

I thought it was just a routine experiment.

But he never expected that the other party would directly take action to probe his aura.

They must be after the destiny of an unparalleled genius.

I was careless for a moment.

Since the other party's surname was Ji, I never thought of Meng Qiewei.

It's unclear which surname is fake, or whether both are real.

But no matter what, the other party is unlikely to find anything.

Because when Meng Qiewei said someone was coming, he had already asked the old ox for help.

Unless a powerful figure like Meng Qiewei personally arrives, it will be impossible to find out anything.

This is the power of the evil god Lao Huang.

It's obvious that Meng Qiewei can't come.

That means no one can discover that he possesses the destiny of an unparalleled genius.

Sensing the other party's probing, Jiang Man casually activated the Heavenly Mirror Hundred Books.

Let's see how outstanding the other party is; what kind of evaluation will the Heavenly Book give?

Not worth mentioning.

After those four words appeared, the book was closed without the slightest hesitation.

Jiang Man pondered for a moment whether it was stronger to not record the strength of ants or to be insignificant.

It's probably all bad.

Jiang Man didn't care that the enemy's forces were still searching for something.

Invoking spiritual energy to begin the attack.

"Not bad." Ji Hao was somewhat surprised when he felt the attack.

But there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Because nothing was detected.

Jiang Man watched as that power passed by the destiny of the peerless genius and then left.

And it was done three times.

Finally, the force retreated.

Jiang Man's attack also ended.

Releasing his hand, Ji Hao smiled and said, "Work hard, your future is limitless."

Because he didn't get the answer he wanted, Ji Hao admired the person in front of him even more.

Jiang Man looked at the other person, somewhat curious about why he was looking for the destiny of an unparalleled genius.

Was it a dream or a subtle instruction?

If so, that would be the best.

Because I have been inspected, it means I have stepped into the light.

Don't worry about being discovered.

But there's still a cow at home. If the person in front of me is Meng Qiewei, then I should have already been exposed.

So the two are not directly related?

Jiang Man didn't think too much about it. As far as he was concerned, as long as the person in front of him didn't know that he possessed the destiny of an unparalleled genius, then he posed no threat.

If you knew, that would be a different matter.

Ji Hao quickly finished all his probing.

He stood on the stage and looked at the crowd below, saying, "You are all quite strong. Among the Seven Peaks and Seven Academies, your overall strength is the strongest."

"Of course, it could also be from staying up too late."

"However, this does not mean that you are good in actual combat."

"The day after tomorrow."

"Get ready, I'm going to take you to the secret realm for a real battle."

"It will probably take about three months to get in."

"Mr. Yan should come along too; he can't fall behind in his basic courses."

Yan Yiqiu opened her mouth, then nodded and said, "Yes, I'll go too."

They were set up by an inner sect prodigy.

You're going to suffer for three months.

The others gasped in surprise, because there were quite a few things to prepare.

You need to bring along elixirs, talismans, and the like.

Otherwise, it will greatly affect the improvement of cultivation.

Jiang Man also needs to buy three months' worth of pills.

This will bankrupt them all at once.

It turns out that Meng Qiewei's family was indeed here to harm him.

Moreover, Zixia Divine Light is still not fully understood by myself, so I have to stay up all night to listen to Lao Huang's explanation.

At this moment, Ji Hao looked at everyone and continued, "Have you heard that other sects are coming?"

Upon hearing this, Zhuo Bufan asked, "Is it the Changqing Sect?"

"Yes," Ji Hao said with a smile, "They came for the Immortal Abode Secret Realm, but who gets in will have to participate in a grand competition."

"There are rewards for the competition."

"The secret realm we're going to happens to be the location of their grand competition. If it's convenient, I can take you there to pick up some of the things they left behind."

"For example, spirit swords, robes, spirit shields, and sun-refining stones and moon-refining stones."

"This is a rare opportunity. If they go first, we won't be able to enter the secret realm."

“But if we go first, the sect can’t force us to leave.”

"But we can't trespass into their competition area; we can only pick up scraps from the outside."

Everyone immediately stood up and decided to go back and pack their things so they could set off as soon as possible.

Such competitions are rare, and ordinary students do not have the opportunity to participate.

These kinds of resources are even harder to obtain.

Even Jiang Man wanted to go if he could find a bargain this time.

After all, there is a spirit sword.

It would cost over ten thousand spirit resources.

Sword control techniques also found a use.

Greatsword techniques can also be used as an offensive spell.

However, just as he was about to leave, Ji Hao found him and said they should leave together.

Jiang Man did not refuse, but this was the first time she had left with her husband.

I don't know what the other party wants to do.

On the way, Ji Hao said with a smile, "I came to Yunxia Peak to teach this time mainly for you."

"For me?" Jiang Man asked curiously. Was it to test me?
"Yes, your reputation is too great. No one in the seventh, eighth, or ninth academies can compare to you anymore." Ji Hao recalled and said, "I thought Wei Ran would be the strongest genius, but I didn't expect another genius to emerge."

"That's why I came here to take up this position and see what you're capable of."

"How did you feel after seeing it?" Jiang Man asked curiously.

Ji Hao looked at the person in front of him and said seriously, "At first I had hope, after all, I mistook you for someone else."

"Putting aside this sense of loss, I only have admiration for you."

“I can clearly sense your poverty.”

Even so, you are still number one.

"It is clear that this is no ordinary matter."

"As for staying up all night to cultivate, others may think you are taking shortcuts, but in reality, you have stepped onto a path that no one in the immortal sect dares to tread."

"This requires not only talent, but also the courage to break with popular rumors, the boldness to face the unknown, and the confidence to accept all obstacles."

"The fact that such people are still criticized only shows that they are short-sighted."

Looking at the person before him, Jiang Man felt that this person truly deserved to be called a chosen one of heaven.

I get praised like this just for staying up all night.

If this person isn't from Meng Qiewei's family, then this person must be his friend.

Also, don't specifically mention being poor.

At this moment, Ji Hao changed the subject and said, "So I want to ask you, would you like to marry into our family?"

Jiang Man was taken aback.

Another case of marrying into another family.

"Can't I marry him?" he asked.

“It’s not impossible, but would you like to change your surname to Ji and marry a woman from a collateral branch of our clan?” Ji Hao asked.

Jiang Man stared blankly at the person in front of him and said, "I'll change my surname and marry someone from your collateral branch?"

“Yes, the child will take your surname from now on,” Ji Hao said.

Jiang Man remained silent for a long time, feeling that the person in front of him could speak.

The Luo family head wouldn't have said that before.

Very methodical.

No wonder the person in front of me is a prodigy; the head of the Luo family is just an ordinary expert.

But why is it a collateral branch?

Jiang Man asked out of curiosity.

He is an unparalleled genius.

Ji Hao explained, "Because you've only just reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and the achievement of Foundation Establishment doesn't really mean anything, so although many people are interested in you, they won't go overboard."

"With the great order of the immortal sects, even if one reaches the Foundation Establishment stage quickly, it's still just the Foundation Establishment stage; this is only the beginning. The road ahead is too long."

"Your initial achievements only show that you performed well at this stage."

"It's hard to say what will happen next."

There are far too many people like this.

"I'm just trying to win them over in advance."

“I cannot agree to that,” Jiang Man said.

"Why? Is it because collateral relatives are not acceptable?" Ji Hao asked.

Jiang Man truthfully replied, "It's because I already have a Daoist partner."

Ji Hao wasn't surprised; he had clearly heard such rumors before. He continued, "That's true, but who is your Daoist partner? Is she that important? Is she very beautiful?"

"Is she beautiful?" Jiang Man said with a smile. "She is more than just beautiful. She is intelligent and beautiful, with unparalleled charm. Her eyebrows are like distant mountains, her eyes are like autumn water, and her lips are like rouge. She shines even without makeup."

"Her skin was as white as snow, her hair as black as a waterfall, and when she walked, her skirt swayed lightly, like smoke and mist, untouched by dust."

"She is gentle but not weak, treats people like a spring breeze, and always has a smile in her voice."

Every time I recall it, I feel a chill down my spine, a sense that I might be retaliated against at any moment, Jiang Man thought to himself.

Ji Hao was somewhat surprised; it sounded quite unusual. He asked, "So, are you two mutually in love?"

"Mutual affection? It's hard to explain in a few words." Jiang Man pretended to recall: "To me, she was like pear blossoms reflected in spring water, silent yet moving."

"She is not like a scorching fire, but like a gentle rain that nourishes all things, silently permeating the years."

A casual word of concern, or the tenderness in someone's eyes when they turn around. No vows are needed, yet it is stronger than gold and stone.

"Even as the world changes, she still holds onto that original aspiration."

Inquiries every few months, visits every year, all driven by a desire for revenge—it's a subtle and gradual process, yet he hasn't forgotten his original intentions.

Ji Hao frowned: "Are you sure you're not making this up?"

Jiang Man shrugged and laughed, "Anyway, I'm already married."

"No change of surname, no marriage into the family?" Ji Hao asked.

Jiang Man nodded: "Have you ever seen a peerless genius marry into a family and change their surname?"

Ji Hao shook his head, but said that he had never seen a peerless genius.

Jiang Man waved goodbye and left: "We'll meet again."

He didn't mention that the other party had already seen it.

Time will prove everything.

Watching Jiang Man leave, Ji Hao sighed and said, "It really isn't. Could it be that I'm mistaken?"

In fact, his departure from the family was not to reclaim his destiny as a peerless genius; it was merely an excuse for him to leave. He had other things to do.

I just happened to come here, and that's when I truly sensed the existence of destiny.

It was a feeling I had never experienced before.

But he was certain it was his destiny.

He had never heard of anyone in his clan experiencing such a sensation.

As for why, it is unknown.

Perhaps I am truly destined to be a peerless genius.

Then he began his investigation.

He initially targeted Wei Ran.

Later, Jiang Man rose to fame.

He investigated the other party and identified Jiang Man as the suspect.

Of the two, he can only test one at the moment.

He favored Jiang Man.

So I came here to make contact with them.

Unfortunately
No.

The item he carried was something the clan used specifically to find the owners of the destiny throughout history.

Never made a mistake.

Therefore, Jiang Man was excluded by him.

That leaves Wei Ran.

However, he still wanted to win over Jiang Man, and marrying into his family was just one of the ways to do so.

If they refuse, then we'll wait until later.

Finally, Ji Hao breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness it's not."

Even if he was certain it was Jiang Man, he wouldn't know what to do.

Should we send a message back?
What if the young lady doesn't like it?

Then he's finished.

Therefore, once it's confirmed that it isn't, there's no risk.

Just send the message back to let them know you're doing something.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

Back at his lodgings, Jiang Man listened to the old ox's explanation while munching on a steamed bun.

The Purple Cloud Divine Light is extremely complex; even with the old ox explaining it, a day is not enough.

"You need to bring the relevant books with you, so that you can at least understand what I'm saying. I'll highlight the key points for you."

"You don't have enough time to expand on this."

Then the old ox mentioned three books.

The first part is an overview of how sparse spiritual energy resonates into light; the second part is the stabilization of the vibration frequency of spiritual energy; and the third part is an introduction to spiritual connection with sparse spiritual energy.

In short, systematic learning is extremely complex.

"It's only a matter of two days, how long will it take me to finish reading?" Jiang Man sighed.

Reading books is such a waste of time.

After thinking for a moment, Jiang Man said, "Can I ask Ji Hao directly?"

"Sure, he should be able to explain it clearly, but you still need to learn systematically," the old ox replied.

Jiang Man had no choice but to memorize the relevant content from the book and then slowly deduce it from what Lao Huang had said.

"You need to be careful. The thing he has is extremely powerful. The protection I've put on you over the past ten years has been almost completely broken through. If it happens again, he will really discover your destiny as an unparalleled genius," the old ox warned.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Man was taken aback.

After more than a decade of protection, it almost didn't stop?
I never expected it to be so dangerous.

The Meng Qiewei family is indeed not to be trifled with.

Jiang Man then continued reading.

Jiang Man returned the book in one night: "I finished reading it. It took me all night, and my head hurts."

"I've already overcome these, I just need to make up for the rest."

The old ox grazed on the grass and began explaining what would happen next.

The next day.

Jiang Man absorbed it all.

"I understand. The rest is up to me to try. It won't take up too much time. Fortunately, there's only a little bit of content that I need to memorize myself. If there were any more, it would really waste more than ten days."

After saying goodbye to Lao Huang, Jiang Man went to the courtyard to meet up.

Whether we can obtain the spirit sword depends on this opportunity.

However, he did see a group of people flying into the sect on swords yesterday.

The battle is not small.

But they had no interaction with the outer sect.

Watching Jiang Man leave, the old ox felt a pang of emotion.

Aside from being poor, it hadn't seen any other shortcomings in Jiang Man.

However, aside from cultivating and improving his magic, Jiang Man didn't learn anything else.

What a pity.

Even systematic learning feels like a waste of time.

Jiang Man's answer to it was: "A peerless genius does not necessarily have to be omnipotent, but must know how to make choices and let go of some things."

"If you want to grasp everything, then you are not a peerless genius, but someone who is insatiable."

"With cultivation, you can have anything when you turn around."

-

A rustic courtyard.

Meng Qiewei was taking a walk by the pond in the backyard.

Wherever she went, the fish followed, seemingly waiting to be fed.

Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside.

As they drew nearer, their footsteps became soft and graceful.

"Miss, I'm back." Qingdai's voice rang out from outside.

Meng Qiewei sprinkled some bait on the fish, not even looking up, and said, "Bringing you interesting news again?"

"Miss is wise." Qingdai smiled and approached.

Meng glanced at the other person and asked, "What's so interesting?"

"The new generation of prodigies has sent word that he has identified two people, who may be the son-in-law." Qingdai stared at her young lady's expression, and after confirming that there was no problem, continued, "He said that there are two people who are most likely, one of whom is the young prodigy Wei Ran."

"One is Jiang Man, the prodigy who stays up all night."

"After weighing the options, he felt that Jiang Man was a better fit."

"So we used the clan's secret detection treasure to test it out."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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