Chapter 125: Chang

Not far away.

The official’s expression darkened slightly as he snapped, “Have you not paid your respects to the Jiangfu Lord?”

Zhao Jianxue glanced at him, gently smoothed her hair, stepped forward, and said calmly, “Jiangfu Lord.”

Jiang Wenjian nodded and asked, “Are you the granddaughter of Old Master Zhao?”

“Yes.”

Zhao Jianxue replied.

Jiang Wenjian asked, “Have you seen the guardian’s photo of Jiang Jian?”

“I remember it.”

The girl thought for a moment, then nodded. “When I was ten, my grandfather first told me about the Divine Certification Contract.”

“And he opened the identity device to show me the archival footage from 3210.”

“The footage included the guardian.”

Jiang Wenjian said, “Describe it in detail.”

Zhao Jianxue shook her head slightly. “My memory is vague. I only glanced at the footage briefly. I can barely recall it was someone wearing a long robe.”

Upon hearing this.

Jiang Wenjian turned to Jiang Jian. “How about this—you go with Zhao Jianxue back to the Zhao family to look for clues. If you can find the guardian, all the better.”

His expression was complex as he pointed upward. “I’m giving you three days. If you find nothing, I’ll have no choice but to report it as is.”

“Whether you get the Level 5 resource package depends on luck.”

“Even though you’ve already verified your Earth bloodline.”

“But the higher-ups aren’t a unified front.”

“Some corrupt officials, seeing your missing household registration, might try to sabotage the resource package allocation.”

“If they stall it, it could take years. This isn’t unheard of.”

“Applying for a Level 5 resource package is extremely difficult.”

“The more complete your records, the safer your application.”

With that said.

Jiang Wenjian gestured to the official beside him. “Bring me my official seal.”

The official took a screen and offered it with both hands. “Deputy Fu Lord.”

Jiang Wenjian took the seal and said gravely, “Two-Fu Academy Head, Jiang Jian.”

Jiang Jian replied, “Jiangfu Lord.”

Jiang Wenjian said, “I issue this decree under the authority of the Fu Office seal.”

“Temporarily appointing you as Inspector of Anhezhou to investigate the Guangling City Shadow District Public Care Center and matters concerning Old Master Zhao. Deadline: three days.”

“During this assignment, you hold all powers of a Provincial Inspector.”

With that said.

Prompts continuously flashed on the screen—the decree was now active.

After a moment’s thought.

Jiang Wenjian waved his hand again. “Deploy a squad of inspection troops and one aerospace vessel to accompany the Two-Fu Academy Head and obey his orders.”

An official immediately responded, “Yes!”

A few minutes later.

A massive aerospace vessel, larger than a whale-raft, covered entirely in technological arrays and armed to the teeth, slowly hovered beside the array platform.

Jiang Wenjian’s true purpose here was not for Jiang Jian.

Whether the Level 5 resource package passed review mattered far more to him personally.

If the Level 5 resource package was approved,

it meant the higher-ups had confirmed Jiang Jian’s Level 5 talent.

As a high-ranking Fu Office official, Jiang Wenjian would gain countless benefits.

Among them, the most precious—core resources.

Resources that could extend his life by over a hundred years!

“Director Xu, what if Jiang Jian returns and still finds no household registration records?”

Watching the aerospace vessel vanish into the clouds, Jiang Wenjian spoke gravely.

Beside him, Director Xu smiled. “To ensure absolute safety, we’ll have to fabricate a household registration record.”

Jiang Wenjian turned to him, staring. “Forging household records to defraud rewards is a grave crime!”

Director Xu spread his hands. “Our own crime of concealing a prodigy hasn’t even been settled yet.”

“Regardless, securing the longevity-enhancing core resources is the real priority.”

Here, Director Xu smirked. “If all else fails, have Jiang Jian become a son-in-law to the Fu Office Divine Messenger.”

“Then household registration won’t matter anymore.”

“His Level 5 resource package will be guaranteed.”

“And our provincial reward will be secured too.”

Jiang Wenjian raised an eyebrow. “The Linjiang Fu Office Divine Messenger has always been reclusive. Does he even have a daughter?”

Director Xu was momentarily speechless. “Yes. Her name is Yinyin. She attends Linjiang Academy.”

“You personally approved her Divine Gift University admission permit. You’ve forgotten?”

Jiang Wenjian smiled. “I’m too busy. Documents sent through special channels—I never read them. My secretary handles all approvals.”

As they spoke,

the two sat back down and began reviewing student records, waiting for the second-year squad combat to begin.

After all, higher-grade students carry greater weight.

The first-year squad combat had already ended.

Normally, five Two-Fu Academy Heads should have emerged from the first-year combat.

But Jiang Jian alone formed an entire combat squad.

Thus, for this Two-Fu Forum,

only one Two-Fu Academy Head emerged from the first-year cohort.

Jiang Jian.

“Reporting to the Inspector!”

On the aerospace vessel, a squad of inspection troops stood solemnly and saluted Jiang Jian.

Jiang Jian smiled. “No need for formalities. Please sit.”

In his perception,

these inspection troops’ spiritual energy levels were moderate—mostly around 15% of Divine Gift Realm.

Yet every one of them was armed with expensive technological equipment.

Many carried cutting-edge divine technology artifacts.

To ordinary people, they were invincible.

The inspection squad leader stepped forward and said solemnly, “Inspector, we’ll remain standing.”

Jiang Jian said no more. He glanced at the badge on the man’s chest. “Captain Yang, take us to the landing bay first. Pick up my sister.”

“Yes!”

Captain Yang turned and headed for the cockpit.

The aerospace vessel was an armed technological warship.

It always had pilots on duty.

The unmanned system served only as auxiliary.

Landing bay.

Under countless stares, the exaggeratedly designed aerospace vessel descended.

A few minutes later,

Jiang Zhao stepped onto the gangway, backpack on her shoulder.

Seeing Zhao Jianxue by the window, Jiang Zhao froze.

“We’re returning to investigate the guardian, linked to Old Master Zhao,”

Jiang Jian said. “The Level 5 resource package requires complete household registration records.”

Jiang Zhao nodded lightly, set down her backpack, and sat beside Jiang Jian.

The aerospace vessel rose again, piercing through the clouds.

The cabin arrays activated.

Partitioning light screens appeared around the cabin.

All sound was sealed off.

“Are you transferring schools?”

Jiang Jian asked. “The Jiangfu Lord issued a decree—you can be transferred to Linjiang Academy anytime.”

Jiang Zhao leaned back, glancing at Zhao Jianxue nearby. “What do you think?”

Jiang Jian thought for a moment. “After finishing first year, I may go to Chang’an Fu. I won’t have time to look after you. Linjiang Academy offers far more resources for cultivation.”

“Then I’ll transfer,” Jiang Zhao said. “Can I bring a classmate too?”

Jiang Jian raised an eyebrow: “Your roommate?”

Jiang Zhao nodded: “Yes, Zhong Ling. I’m close with her.”

The next moment, her sister added, “I’m just asking—if it’s not possible, I’ll transfer on my own.”

Upon hearing this.

Jiang Jian pulled out his identity device, ignored the emails glowing with golden light, and found a special communication from the prefectural office.

“Transfer Order.”

“Signed by Deputy Prefect Jiang Wenjian.”

Above the order, space was provided to enter a student’s name.

Jiang Jian fell silent for a moment, then called Director Xu.

A few seconds later.

The call connected.

“Director Xu, hello.”

Jiang Jian spoke first.

Director Xu’s tone was gentle: “Student Jiang Jian, what do you need?”

Jiang Jian said: “Director Xu, my sister has a classmate who wants to transfer with her to Linjiang Academy.”

Director Xu smiled: “Of course. Just enter the name directly on the Prefect’s Order.”

He paused, then added, “Deputy Prefect Jiang is swamped with duties and didn’t have time to explain in detail—but this Transfer Order is the highest authority granted by the prefecture.”

“No matter how many students you list, it will take effect.”

Jiang Jian gave a strange look and replied: “Thank you, Director Xu.”

Director Xu chuckled: “You’re too formal.”

The call ended.

Jiang Jian swiped the screen and began entering details.

“Anhe Academy, Jiang Zhao.”

“Transferring to Linjiang Academy.”

The characters appeared and instantly solidified.

Jiang Jian moved his finger and entered again.

“Anhe Academy, Zhong Ling.”

“Transferring to Linjiang Academy.”

Two lines of small text glowed faintly and locked into place on the order.

Seeing Jiang Jian still writing.

Jiang Zhao sat beside him and softly stopped him: “That’s enough.”

She opened her own identity device, sent a message to Zhong Ling, and said, “We only need to list two. No need to add more.”

“No,” Jiang Jian said, “I’m just confirming.”

He tapped confirm.

The special communication instantly dimmed, no longer editable.

At the same time, a new message arrived.

“Prefect’s Order has taken effect.”

“Transferring students may present their valid identity devices to enroll at Linjiang Academy.”

The message closed.

Jiang Zhao gently tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and asked, “By the way, since we returned from the doctor’s, my cultivation speed has increased dramatically. It’s strange.”

Jiang Jian glanced at his sister and asked, “How much?”

“Terrifying,” the girl extended a finger, a trace of Qi spreading out. “This is my innate talent: Mind-Shadow Concealment.”

Jiang Zhao looked at Jiang Jian seriously: “Before the duel, I tested it—my mental attack made Zuo Lu lapse into a several-second daze.”

“She has a Level 4 talent.”

“After you fully cured me.”

“It wasn’t just my cultivation speed that improved.”

Jiang Zhao lowered her voice slightly: “I even feel my innate talent doesn’t seem like a Level 2 at all.”

A silence of over ten seconds.

Jiang Jian picked up his cup, drank some water, and said: “Curing your aftereffects may have also improved your comprehension. Faster cultivation is a good thing.”

He spoke the truth.

But only a small part of it.

Jiang Zhao’s cultivation speed increased

because her Soul-Detachment Syndrome was completely cured.

Her soul and body were now fully integrated, indistinguishable from a normal person’s.

As a result,

her innate talent, which had always been there, naturally manifested.

“Also,”

Jiang Zhao suddenly spoke, “Jiang Jian, do you still like Zhao Jianxue?”

“If you do, don’t let her slip away.”

“It’s the same thing I always say.”

“No matter what, I want you to be happy—to be with the person you love.”

As she spoke,

her gaze drifted to the girl several meters away, by the window.

A transparent array separated them.

Zhao Jianxue could not hear Jiang Zhao’s words.

But Jiang Zhao could see Zhao Jianxue sitting alone, quietly cultivating.

“Didn’t I already tell you?”

Jiang Jian was exasperated: “I’m a stranger to her. I said I liked her back then just so I could one day trade the Divine Oath Contract for money.”

Jiang Zhao asked again: “Really?”

Jiang Jian nodded: “Really.”

Jiang Zhao stared at him for a few seconds, then said: “Fine, I believe you.”

“After all, we’re not short on money now.”

(End of Chapter)