Chapter 848

Now that he thought about it, what his daughter had needed most at that time probably wasn't progress on the sword path, but encouragement and support, right?

What she had needed most was simply his own acknowledgment......

Many years later, Jiang Daoping only realized it belatedly, and couldn't help but curse himself, feeling deeply guilty.

Precisely because of this, when Jiang Zhiwei shone brilliantly within the clan, fully displaying her own talent.

He could only silently watch, deliberately choosing to avoid her — there was no other reason, only because he felt he owed her something.

Fortunately, even when he wasn't around, there was Elder Jiang Xingjian to look after her in his place.

He recalled his many private meetings with Elder Jiang Xingjian, his many requests.

As well as how, some time ago, the other party had specifically come to find him, asking him to register for Zhiwei's final sword trial.

At this moment, Elder Jiang Xingjian's words seemed to ring out once again, echoing in his ears.

"That girl Zhiwei is stubborn by nature. From a young age she devoted herself entirely to the sword, so naturally she has shortcomings when it comes to worldly affairs, and she's even worse at expressing herself and socializing. Brother Jiang, do you know that when Zhiwei was with me practicing the sword, the name she mentioned most often was yours?"

"I think for this sword trial competition, compared to me, the person that girl Zhiwei wants to see more is you."

"That girl dreams of earning your acknowledgment......."

Jiang Daoping tightened his grip on the wooden sword in his hand; the confusion in his eyes vanished, replaced by resolve.

He slowly rose to his feet.

He clenched his fists, took a deep breath, and looked into the distance.

"Zhiwei, all these years, your father was wrong."

"But from now on, I will do everything in my power to make up for all of this......"

At this moment, Jiang Daoping finally summoned the courage to face the guilt and..... cowardice deep within his heart!

He lowered his head, looked at the wooden sword in his hand, and his expression suddenly softened considerably.

"I think when the time comes, you'll surely be surprised, won't you?"

"Bai Hong, I never threw it away......."

This crude, short wooden sword was named "Bai Hong."

Ten years ago, it had been his daughter's most beloved possession.

But because her progress on the sword path was slow, wasting too much time.

At that time, in order to persuade her to give up the sword path and switch to another, he had chosen the most extreme method.

That was to throw "Bai Hong" into the burning charcoal with its roaring flames!

His daughter's crying seemed to echo in his ears once more.

His daughter's tears seemed to well up before his eyes once more.

His daughter's helplessness and wandering seemed to cross the long river of time, making the present him feel it as if it were his own.

After that, his daughter staggered away.

And he hurriedly kicked aside the fire pile and found "Bai Hong," its surface scorched black and already broken beyond recognition.

Although after a long period of repair, Bai Hong was restored to its original state.

But seeing that his daughter remained obsessed with the sword path, hindered by his own laughable "correct path," he had never returned Bai Hong to her.

He had originally thought that with the passage of time, his daughter would gradually forget this matter.

But when his daughter achieved the Sword Marquis realm, taking the two characters "Bai Hong" as her title at that moment.

He suddenly awoke to the truth.

So it turned out that from beginning to end, she had never forgotten this matter.......

Jiang Daoping let out a sigh.

He took one last look at the courtyard, then withdrew his gaze and, without looking back, headed toward the Elder Hall.

No matter what, he needed to make a trip to Moon Hua.

To go and say sorry to his own daughter.

Cangwu Merchant Guild.

Inside a certain study.

Jiang Shan, Jiang Xuanji, Jiang Xingjian, Zhao Hu, Nangong Zhantian, Ding Xuan and others had gathered here.

Jiang Shan, seated in the main seat, faced the crowd, pointing at the great Qin map behind him as he continuously laid out battle plans.

The people below nodded from time to time, or offered their personal insights.

For them, to swallow up a small great Qin naturally wouldn't require such a grand display.

What they truly schemed for was also great Qian, and..... the Nine Kingdoms realm!!

Therefore, there were still many matters that needed to be discussed.

How to take the Nine Kingdoms at the lowest cost — this was the main issue they needed to discuss!

However, just at this moment.

Buzz—

Accompanied by a crisp buzzing sound.

Jiang Shan stopped speaking, and the entire hall fell into a brief silence.

Everyone turned to look at Jiang Xingjian in unison.

Seeing this situation, Jiang Xingjian's face showed embarrassment, and he was just about to say something.

But Jiang Shan spoke first: "It's fine, you go ahead and take a look. It's just as well that everyone takes a short rest......."

Jiang Xingjian hurriedly pulled out his Cangwu Token to check.

Seeing that a Sky Sword Sect Elder had arrived at Cangwu, and that the Grand Elder was summoning everyone back to the Elder Hall, Jiang Xingjian's face immediately lit up with joy.

Thinking that he would soon be able to see that girl Zhiwei again, he truly wished he could fly back immediately.

But thinking of the people around him, he still forcibly suppressed the joy in his heart.

Jiang Xingjian cupped his hands toward Jiang Shan and said, "President, people from the Heavenly Sword Sect have come. I need to head back for a bit......."

Jiang Shan nodded.

As for Jiang Xingjian signing up to go to Moonlight Monastery to watch the sword trial, he naturally knew about it.

Not only did he know, he had specially approved several days of leave, letting the other party go with peace of mind.

Thus, under everyone's gaze, Jiang Shan waved his hand: "Remember to go early and come back early."

"Understood!"

Jiang Xingjian left the room with an expression of urgency, instantly causing everyone present to break into helpless laughter.

Cangwu Mountain.

The Kaiyang Branch's station.

Inside a certain room.

A youth with delicate features was sitting cross-legged on the bed.

His eyes were tightly shut, and the primordial energy within his body surged!

A golden light enveloped his whole body, radiating an extremely terrifying, powerful aura!

Boom—

Accompanied by a muffled sound from within his body.

Jiang Beixuan slowly opened his eyes.

Feeling the tremendous power flowing through his limbs and bones.

He could not help but sigh: "This place is truly an exceptional cultivation treasure ground."

"Cultivating here, the rate of progress is far faster than I had imagined......"