Chapter 267: Grandfather and Sun Er Part Ways—Jiang Yan Sets Out on His Journey!

"Only by braving life and death can a young eagle spread its wings and soar; only by weathering wind and rain can flower buds bloom in full; only by enduring the bitter cold can willow branches sprout new buds..."

"So, if I remain content under the protection of the Clan Leader, how can I ever become a true powerhouse? Let alone guard the clan and lighten the burden on the Clan Leader?"

"As for the dangers involved? My Primordial Sea has already formed, and I now possess some ability to protect myself. If I act with caution, I won't run into danger so easily. Right now, I want to go out and see the world..."

Jiang Yan clenched his fists, gazed into the distance, his eyes bright, his heart surging!

Hearing this, Zhou Lao still hesitated.

He truly did not wish to watch the other take risks: "But..."

Before the words could finish.

He saw Jiang Yan turn his head toward the ring, the corner of his mouth lifting into a warm, sunny smile.

"Master, don't you want to remold your physical body as soon as possible? Right now, the only way to achieve that goal is to keep raising the grade of the Flame Art and gather all sorts of materials—and those are hard to come by on Cangwu Mountain..."

During this time, although Master had not said so outright.

He understood perfectly in his heart just how deeply the other longed to recover his physical body.

Therefore, he had to work even harder to accomplish this goal.

Hearing this, Zhou Lao shook his head.

Knowing the other's mind was made up, he could not help sighing: "Sigh, very well, go then. If your life is ever in danger, at worst I'll just possess your body."

"I'm still a perfected Heavenly Being realm cultivator. Though my physical body is gone and my Primordial Spirit has crumbled, I'm now nothing but a remnant soul. But if I burn my soul's essence to help, I can let you erupt with the combat power of the Myriad Manifestations realm for a short time and keep you safe..."

At these words, Jiang Yan's smile grew even wider.

Master's words warmed his heart.

But he secretly swore he would never give Master the chance to burn his soul's essence.

After all, he knew all too well just how weak Master currently was.

Afterward, Jiang Yan gathered his thoughts, packed up briefly, and quickly left the room.

Walking along the road.

Because he was afraid of disturbing the Clan Leader's quiet cultivation, he did not head toward the clan's main hall.

Instead, he went straight to where the Branch Leader resided.

The current Tiansuo Branch Leader.

Was none other than the former Xuancheng branch family's old patriarch, "Jiang Hongwen"—also Jiang Yan's grandfather.

Relying on his status as Branch Leader, with various precious resources piled upon him.

He had now broken through to the first level of the Purple Mansion realm!

Upon seeing Jiang Hongwen, Jiang Yan immediately stated his purpose.

And told the other his next plans.

Jiang Hongwen listened quietly.

He did not offer words of persuasion, out of respect for his own dear grandson's thoughts.

After Jiang Yan finished speaking.

Jiang Hongwen stroked his beard and glanced at Jiang Yan.

Worry could not help showing in his eyes.

"So do you have a plan now? Where are you preparing to go first later?"

Jiang Yan smiled: "Grandpa, I plan to return to Xuancheng first."

It had already been several months since leaving his hometown of Xuancheng.

He very much wanted to go back and see it.

Jiang Hongwen nodded: "That's for the best. When you go back, remember to pay my respects to those old friends..."

"Understood."

Jiang Yan replied softly.

He knew his grandfather had many old friends in Xuancheng.

Afterward, he turned around, preparing to leave.

But just then, Jiang Hongwen's voice rose again: "Yan'er."

Jiang Yan felt a bit puzzled and turned his head to look.

He saw Jiang Hongwen take out a spatial ring and carefully hand it over.

His face, covered in wrinkles, squeezed out a smile: "Before you go, take these things first."

Jiang Yan felt a bit puzzled. Taking it to look, he saw many resources stored inside—even divine liquid!

Seeing this, his heart gave a start, and the hand gripping the spatial ring trembled.

He suddenly realized.

These were precisely the monthly resource stipend the Branch Leader was entitled to.

At this moment, the many doubts in his mind were all answered.

So far, among the seven branches' Branch Leaders.

The Branch Leaders of the other six branches all had at least a second-level Purple Mansion realm cultivation base.

The highest among them had already cultivated to the fourth level of the Purple Mansion realm!

Only his own grandfather remained at the first level of the Purple Mansion realm.

He had originally thought it was a matter of poor aptitude.

But now, looking at it.

How could this be poor aptitude? Clearly, the other had saved up these resources, reluctant to use them, and left them all for him.

"Grandpa..."

Jiang Yan's expression changed; he felt the space ring in his hand was scorching hot, and hastily returned it.

Jiang Hongwen did not reach out to take it: "I am already an old man; my talent is clear to me—I cannot compare to the Grand Elder's superiority. This life, reaching the Purple Mansion Realm is likely my limit. To waste such precious resources on this decrepit old man would be truly wasteful..."

"Not long ago, I intended to give these to you, but I was occupied with affairs—you know the clan has been busy handling the promotion lists of our kin—and I never found the time. But now that you've come, take these resources first..."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan's throat tightened; he said in a low voice: "You should use them yourself. Your grandson is strong now—look, I've already cultivated to the Ocean of Qi Realm."

As he spoke, a unique aura of the Ocean of Qi Realm erupted, sweeping through the surroundings!

Feeling the immense power contained within the aura.

Jiang Hongwen laughed heartily, his voice booming like a bronze bell: "Hahaha! My grandson Jiang Yan has the bearing of a True Sovereign! At such a young age, he has broken through to the Ocean of Qi Realm—I have no regrets in this life!"

You should know that in the Jiang family today, there are only a handful of cultivators at the Yuanhai realm.

The fact that his grandson could reach this realm at such a young age shows just how extraordinary his talent is.

As he laughed, he suddenly couldn't help but start coughing.

Jiang Yan hurried forward, supported his grandfather's arm, and reached out to pat him on the back.

Once Jiang Hongwen's mood had calmed down.

Jiang Yan immediately handed the spatial ring back: "Your grandson has now broken through to Yuanhai. These resources are merely icing on the cake for me, but far more useful to you. Please keep them for yourself."

This time, Jiang Hongwen did not refuse. Instead, he took the spatial ring with deep satisfaction, saying "good" three times in a row.

After that, Jiang Yan did not rush to leave.

The grandfather and grandson chatted for several hours.

By noon.

Jiang Hongwen personally cooked a meal using spiritual spring water, dragon-tooth rice, and fierce beast meat imbued with spiritual energy.

Jiang Yan finished three big bowls with a smile and drank several large jars of spiritual wine with his grandfather.

After eating and drinking his fill, he finally prepared to leave.