Chapter 66

As Zhou Lao's respectful voice rang out, Jiang Yan was utterly stunned: "Master, what's wrong? Why would you say such things?"

To be addressed as Young Master by a Tianren-cultivator—such treatment left Jiang Yan utterly bewildered, and he dared not accept it.

Facing Jiang Yan's confusion, Zhou Lao chose not to explain directly.

After all, the Jiang clan's patriarch had not revealed his identity to the clan members, surely for his own reasons.

If I were to expose his identity, it wouldn't just be about missing an opportunity—I might not even survive.

So, after sighing, Zhou Lao spoke cautiously: "Ah, more than this... I cannot say. I can only hint a little: your clan patriarch is no ordinary man, far beyond your imagination. All you need to do is cling tightly to his leg—achieving the Saint Realm will be no great challenge."

"In fact, even the pigs raised by your Jiang clan might gain an opportunity to break through the Star Wheel Realm and charge straight into the death of your nearest strongest sect's Yuanhai-cultivator."

"To be honest, I'm a little envious of you—for being in the same clan as this being..."

Hearing this, Jiang Yan's heart jolted.

He never imagined his Tianren master held such an extraordinarily high opinion of the clan patriarch—it was simply unbelievable!

Just clinging to the clan patriarch's leg could grant the opportunity to become a Saint? This was too absurd!

Though he deeply trusted the clan patriarch, the Saint Realm was an entity of what immense power? Surely a single casual strike could obliterate the entire Qin Dynasty?

If what Master said was true, then the clan patriarch...

Jiang Yan's gaze flickered, his heart burning hotter, and his reverence for the clan patriarch deepened further.

At this moment, watching Jiang Yan's ever-changing expression, Jiang Daoxuan silently found it amusing.

He realized the Tianren cultivator within the ring must have told Jiang Yan something—but he didn't care.

Then he stored a catty of divine nectar, Cangyan Spirit Fire, and top-grade Spirit-Soothing Herb into a space ring.

He took out the space ring again, placed it in his palm, and handed it to Jiang Yan: "Now that your cultivation base has been restored, you've finally seen light after hardship. As clan patriarch, I cannot let this pass without a gesture—this is my gift to celebrate your rebirth. Keep striving to cultivate, and fight for the clan's rise!"

His words snapped Jiang Yan from his thoughts. He turned, staring at the space ring resting in Jiang Daoxuan's palm, stunned into silence.

He never expected to receive another gift from the clan patriarch before even reporting his good news.

Seeing this, Jiang Daoxuan smiled: "Why are you still standing there?"

Jiang Yan snapped to attention, swiftly reaching out to take the space ring, then knelt and bowed deeply: "Thank you, Clan Patriarch! Jiang Yan will never betray your great expectations—I shall make the clan's revival my sacred duty!"

Jiang Daoxuan nodded: "Good. I await the day you shield the clan from wind and rain. Now leave. Cultivation is paramount—do not waste it."

"Yes!"

Jiang Yan bowed again, then rose and departed.

Only when his figure vanished from Jiang Daoxuan's sight did Jiang Daoxuan slowly withdraw his gaze and turn back into the room.

At that moment, the system's notification chimed repeatedly.

【Ding~ Investment successful. Host has received one thousand catties of divine nectar.】

【Ding~ Investment successful. Host has received three Earth-grade top-tier magic treasures.】

【Ding~ Investment successful. Host has received the Divine Flame of Three Pure Fires.】

【Three Pure Fires: Forged from essence, qi, and spirit, this pure flame, once unleashed, burns with thick smoke, cannot be extinguished by water—instead, it grows fiercer upon contact. When mastered, it can burn an entire realm to ash.】

With the system's rewards bestowed, Jiang Daoxuan's mind now held full knowledge of the Three Pure Fires.

His body, as if awakening a primal instinct, could now unleash the formidable Three Pure Fires at the mere thought.

Not bad—I now have another means to confront enemies.

Jiang Daoxuan nodded in satisfaction.

If one's combat methods are too limited, enemies will inevitably find ways to counter them.

Thus, destructive techniques like Ten Thousand Swords Pay Homage and Three Pure Fires are always welcome—never enough. One never knows when they might prove essential.

With this thought passing through his mind, Jiang Daoxuan returned to his bed, sat cross-legged, took out the divine nectar, and resumed cultivation.

At this point, his cultivation base had reached the peak of the Purple Mansion Realm—only one final step remained before he could ascend to the Yuanhai Realm!

The day of his breakthrough to Yuanhai was not far off!

Meanwhile,

After informing his grandfather Jiang Hong of his restored cultivation base, Jiang Yan immediately returned to his quarters.

Confirming no one was around, Jiang Yan shut his door, sat before the table on a random stool.

Then, carefully taking out the space ring bestowed by the clan patriarch.

Holding it, he activated spiritual energy to open it.

Instantly, the interior of the ring appeared before him.

A white jade-colored vessel, a fist-sized orange-red flame, and a strangely shaped blue herb.

Gazing at these three items, Jiang Yan was baffled—he didn't recognize a single one.

"The clan patriarch's gifts are surely no ordinary things. I should ask Master to examine them."

Jiang Yan made up his mind, took out the white jade vessel, and placed it on the wooden table.

Seeing no outward anomaly, he reached out and lifted the lid.

The moment he opened it, an overwhelming surge of life energy burst forth, filling the entire room!

Jiang Yan was stunned by this miraculous sight. He involuntarily inhaled—and instantly felt his spirit sharpen, his body brimming with boundless vigor.

Witnessing this marvel, his curiosity deepened further. He leaned forward, peering into the vessel.

Inside lay a pool of faintly glowing pale green liquid.

What met his eyes was a pool of faintly glowing pale-green liquid.

Limited by his knowledge, Jiang Yan could not identify its origin. He called out: "Master, please help me—what is the divine effect of this?"

Limited by his own breadth of knowledge, Jiang Yan still could not identify the origin of this object, so he could only call out to Zhou Lao: "Master, please hurry and help me take a look—what divine effects does this thing have?"