Chapter 544

Jiang Han raised an eyebrow and instantly realized the other was secretly investigating him.

Yet, he had left no traces in his actions, so there was nothing worth worrying about.

Thus, he openly admitted: "Indeed, I was once of Tiandou Prefecture, and thus my fame first arose here."

The male instructor sighed: "This small Tiandou Prefecture not only produced someone like you, but also figures like them."

"This remote place truly is blessed with talent and spirit..."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Han suddenly felt a strange sensation.

As if what the other was about to say was subtly connected to him.

How strange...

Jiang Han found this utterly baffling.

But soon, he understood where this feeling had come from.

The male instructor said: "Since you are from Tiandou Prefecture, this mission is even more suited to you."

"Also, do you have any recollection of or knowledge about the Cangwu Jiang Clan?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Han widened his eyes and froze in shock.

The Cangwu Jiang Clan?

Isn't that my family?

Why would the Dihua Sect instructor suddenly ask about this?

In that moment, Jiang Han's spirit and mind trembled—he finally understood where that feeling had originated.

Then his mind began racing, sinking into thought.

He had originally intended to reveal nothing about his family.

But thinking of the prestige the four characters "Cangwu Jiang Clan" held in Tiandou Prefecture,

he knew that if he denied everything, claiming ignorance,

it would be riddled with holes—obviously suspicious!

Thus, to avoid exposing himself, Jiang Han quickly composed his words and bowed:

"The name of the Cangwu Jiang Clan is known throughout Tiandou Prefecture—everyone has heard of it, so naturally I am aware."

"Their clan head, Jiang Daoxuan, possesses unfathomable strength and astonishing mastery of the sword—he is Tiandou's First Swordsman, so formidable that even I dare not provoke him."

"According to various rumors, his cultivation base is likely at the Sun Wheel Realm?"

The moment he finished speaking,

the male instructor suddenly sneered: "Sun Wheel Realm? How ridiculous!"

"Do you know what great deed the Cangwu Jiang Clan accomplished not long ago?!"

Jiang Han's gaze flickered: "I beg to hear the details!"

At this, he felt immense curiosity stir within him.

Had something major happened in the family during the time he was away?

Under Jiang Han's gaze,

the male instructor looked up: "Shortly before you killed the Shanhai Prefecture's governor, Mo Wenfeng, the Jiang Clan's head, Jiang Daoxuan, dared just as boldly—publicly slaying Tiandou Prefecture's governor, Sima Nan!"

What?!

Jiang Han froze instantly, nearly convinced he had misheard.

He never imagined the events would be so coincidental.

Before he killed the Shanhai Prefecture governor,

his own clan head had already struck first—slaying the Tiandou Prefecture governor.

Yet...

Jiang Han's expression grew increasingly peculiar.

He had originally worried that using Jin Wu's energy to kill the Shanhai Prefecture governor would provoke imperial wrath and endanger his family.

That was why he sought refuge with the Dihua Sect—to divert attention.

Yet he had not realized his clan head had no such worries—he himself had slain a prefectural governor!

Within mere days, two prefectural governors had fallen at the hands of the Cangwu Jiang Clan.

What a strange fate...

After regaining his composure, Jiang Han felt growing concern for his family.

He feared the imperial court would target them.

After all, the court was teeming with powerful cultivators.

Even if his clan head's strength was boundless, he might still be outnumbered and easily outmatched...

Thinking of this, Jiang Han quickly turned to the male instructor, suppressing his inner worry, and asked cautiously: "Then, how is the Cangwu Jiang Clan faring now?"