Chapter 493

Jiang Shan extended his right hand and rested it on his forehead.

He could already foresee how incredibly busy his future would become.

Had it not been for his breakthrough into the Purple Mansion Realm, which greatly enhanced his spirit and physique,

such a massive workload would have killed his old, decrepit body long before three days passed.

Meanwhile.

On the other side.

After attending the Beidou Competition, Jiang Yan bid farewell to his father and grandfather, then arrived before the courtyard where Jiang Chen lived.

The moment he stepped into the courtyard, Jiang Chen sensed his presence with his spiritual sense.

"Yan? What brings you here?"

"If you have something to say, just use the Cangwu Token—why go through the trouble of coming in person?"

Jiang Chen's figure suddenly appeared within the courtyard.

He looked at Jiang Yan, his expression filled with confusion.

After all, for the past several months, the other had hardly ever come to visit him voluntarily.

They usually made prior arrangements to meet the next day at a set location.

Once the Cangwu Token became widespread among the clan, any matter was settled through the token.

Thus, Jiang Chen was deeply curious about Jiang Yan's sudden appearance.

Jiang Yan adjusted his breathing.

This journey to Lishan might take him a long time to return.

He naturally had to bid a proper farewell to Brother Chen.

Though he could have used the Cangwu Token for this, he felt it lacked sincerity—it would be disrespectful to Brother Chen.

That was why he had come here in person.

Then, under Jiang Chen's gaze,

Jiang Yan straightened his chest, lifted his head, met Jiang Chen's eyes directly, and nervously explained his purpose:

"Brother Chen, you know I planned to descend the mountain for training not long ago."

"I had already made up my mind, but I ran into my father along the way, which delayed me..."

"Now that the competition is over and my cultivation base has improved, I can protect myself outside."

"With you and the Clan Lord here, whether or not I remain on Cangwu Mountain makes no real difference to the clan."

"So today, I wish to descend the mountain once more—to see sights I've never seen, experience a wider world, and live a richer life..."

Seeing the determination in Jiang Yan's eyes, Jiang Chen nodded.

He extended his right hand and placed it on Jiang Yan's shoulder, giving him two light pats.

Then he laughed heartily: "Hahaha! What fine ambition!"

"Yan, I've already decided to devote all my future time to protecting the clan, so traveling for training is something I'll never experience—leaving me with a touch of regret..."

"But now that you're going out, go and see the world's splendor for me..."

As his words ended,

Jiang Yan's lips curled upward, suddenly breaking into a smile.

Then he pulled from his Cangwu Token a crystal-clear round stone and held it before Jiang Chen's eyes.

"Brother Chen, what do you think this is?"

Jiang Chen blinked in surprise: "Memory Stone?"

Jiang Yan nodded and smiled lightly: "Brother Chen, you probably never guessed how many Memory Stones I've gathered—I won't keep you waiting."

"For this journey, I've prepared nine hundred and ninety-nine Memory Stones!"

Hearing this, Jiang Chen's eyes widened, and a sudden suspicion stirred within him.

The next moment,

Jiang Yan's voice rang out again.

"Brother Chen, I know you dislike leaving Cangwu Mountain."

"So I've specially collected nine hundred and ninety-nine Memory Stones to record the world's beauty—just so you can see it all!"

"When these Memory Stones are used up, that's when I'll return from my journey."

"Then, let's spar again, brother?"