Chapter 118

"That Jiang Han kid actually got the chance to latch onto that Jiang Jianzong's thigh—what a blessing accumulated over ten lifetimes just to land this one opportunity."

"Calling him by his name directly—how improper is that? Han-ge carries half of our Gao family's bloodline and is a few years older than us. From now on, we must treat him as an elder brother!"

The crowd fell into heated discussion.

Gao Mingshi, meanwhile, narrowed his pupils, and a surge of joy quietly welled up within him.

Originally, seeing the Jiang family decline further and further while provoking a powerful enemy like the Black Tiger Sect, he had looked down on them somewhat.

He never expected that at this very moment, they would hand him such a huge pleasant surprise!

One must understand that this was a hegemon-level family with a powerful cultivator like Jiang Daoxuan Jiang Jianzong presiding over it!

Even if his own family's Purple Mansion realm ancestor personally set out for Cangwu Mountain to visit the Jiang family, he might not necessarily get to meet the man, let alone forge any connection.

But now, by relying on Jiang Han, who carries the bloodline of both the Jiang and Gao families—

Their Gao family might be able to keep climbing up through Jiang Han's line, until they latch onto the Cangwu Jiang family's line.

As long as they have any connection, they would have the chance to obtain a heaven-sent opportunity, ushering the family into unprecedented glory!

Thinking of this, Gao Mingshi instantly felt his heart burn with passion, and a look of joy uncontrollably spread across his face.

Then, he looked at Jiang Han and said gently, "Han-er, this journey is long and arduous—you must take good care of your health."

"I have a bottle of Qi-Drawing Pills here—take them and consume them. Once you reach Cangwu Mountain, remember to come back and visit when you have the time. After all, the blood of our Gao family flows in your veins too—we are all one family..."

As Gao Mingshi spoke, he held out a bottle of elixir and passed it to Jiang Han.

At this moment, Jiang Han had been thoroughly bewildered by the scene before him, and could only subconsciously take the elixir.

Before he could fully collect himself, a jumble of voices rose around him again.

"Han-er, do you still remember when you were one year old, you climbed onto this old man's shoulder and tugged at my long beard?"

"Han-di, it was us being ignorant and causing trouble before—that was wrong of us. Please be magnanimous and don't bicker with us over every little thing."

"Han-ge, if we share wealth and honor in the future, don't forget each other."

"........"

Facing the crowd's dramatic shift in attitude, Jiang Han was stunned at first, but having gone through similar experiences before, he quickly came to his senses.

His thoughts shifted slightly, and he instantly understood where the source of all this lay.

The Cangwu Jiang family? Could it be because of the main branch?

Jiang Han felt deep confusion within.

According to legend, when the main branch was at its most glorious, it had only a single Purple Mansion realm cultivator at best.

How could it make the Gao family, which had a Purple Mansion realm ancestor presiding over it, adopt such a fawning posture?

The more Jiang Han thought about it, the more his head ached, so he simply stopped overthinking it, raised his head to look at Jiang Hongyang, and asked softly, "Family Head Grandfather, what about this Black Tiger Sect matter?"

The Black Tiger Sect was a powerful force with several Purple Mansion realm cultivators presiding over it.

And in the main branch, aside from that Purple Mansion ancestor, not a single person had ever reached such a powerful realm.

That was why he couldn't help but feel worried.

If the Black Tiger Sect were to cause trouble when the time came, wouldn't that drag the main branch into it as well?

Facing Jiang Han's question, before Jiang Hongyang could answer, Jiang Yan, who had been silent all along, stepped in first and said lightly.

"The Black Tiger Sect matter need not be worried about. If they truly dare not appreciate what's good for them and come to cause trouble for our Jiang family—heh, with the Family Head here, let alone a single tiny Black Tiger Sect, even ten Black Tiger Sects coming at us together would only meet with annihilation."

At these words, the entire hall was shocked!

The confidence and contempt contained within Jiang Yan's tone made everyone suddenly change expression, their hearts trembling!

Jiang Han's eyes went wide, his face full of disbelief.

At this point, he finally understood why the Gao family had lowered its posture and adopted a fawning tone toward him.

It was because within the main branch behind him, there was a Family Head whose strength was unimaginably powerful!

At this moment, based on the words the other party had spoken, Gao Mingshi's gaze shifted slightly, and he instantly thought of something.

So, he looked at Jiang Yan and asked softly, "May I ask who you are, sir?"

Jiang Yan swept a casual glance over him and said lightly, "Cangwu Jiang family, Jiang Yan."

Gao Mingshi's eyes lit up, and he inwardly exclaimed that it was just as he had suspected.

Realizing that the great tree that was the Cangwu Jiang family was the Gao family's opportunity, he had to cling to it tightly and not let go.

He immediately prepared to speak, intending to forge a connection with Jiang Yan and try to establish ties with the Cangwu Jiang family as soon as possible.

However, Jiang Yan had no interest in hearing him continue at all, and simply turned his head silently to look at Jiang Han.

"I need to return to Cangwu Mountain as soon as possible to report back to the Family Head. If you have nothing else to attend to, come away with me first."

Hearing this, Jiang Han's heart instantly leaped with joy.

Other matters? Heh, now that he could leave, he couldn't stand another single breath in this wretched place!

Thinking of this, he did not hesitate at all, immediately cupped his hands in a salute, and said self-deprecatingly, "Ever since I came to this Gao family, I've grown used to idling away my days—how could there possibly be any other matters? Clan brother, let us be on our way."

"Oh?"

Hearing the obvious displeasure in the other's tone, Jiang Yan also understood.

It seemed that his clan brother here still had some grievances with the Gao family,

And at this moment, several veins bulged faintly on Gao Mingshi's forehead.

He had never expected that Jiang Han kid would pull such a stunt at this critical moment, giving him a hard time.

Fortunately, Jiang Yan had no interest in meddling in the affairs of the two families, and simply shook his head before turning to leave.

Seeing this, Jiang Hongyang and Jiang Han immediately followed close behind.

Not long after.

The three returned to the Jiang family's residence.

Seeing that all the Jiang family members had already packed their belongings and were ready to leave at any moment.

Jiang Yan didn't waste a single word either, and immediately called for everyone to set out, preparing to head to Cangwu Mountain!