System: After the fortune telling, my cultivation level skyrocketed.

The two talked as they walked, and soon arrived at a mansion.

“Brother Chen Xuan, please wait here for a moment. I will go and show these inheritance catalogs to the clan leader. If there are no problems, you will be able to see the rubbings of the inheritance tomorrow.”

Chen Xuan nodded upon hearing this, and then Jiang Ming flew directly into the huge mansion in front of him.

Jiang Ming left quickly and returned quickly.

In less than three minutes, he flew back and landed in front of Chen Xuan. Judging from his relaxed expression, Jiang Tianxiao hadn't hesitated at all after seeing that Chen Xuan had selected some low-class people, and had agreed without hesitation.

"Come on, Brother Chen Xuan, let's go to my residence for a chat. Xue'er has already prepared a banquet."

After finishing his business, Jiang Ming looked at Chen Xuan and smiled, "Xue'er was able to escape death last time, and I have been thinking about this great kindness ever since."

"Upon learning of your arrival at the Jiang family for a transaction, I specially prepared a meal to formally express my gratitude for saving my life."

Chen Xuan smiled upon hearing this, "Alright, this is a good opportunity to try my sister-in-law's cooking."

The residence of the Grand Commander Jiang was both secluded and enormous.

After the two black-armored guards bowed respectfully, Jiang Ming led Chen Xuan directly into the main hall.

"I've met the master!"

"Madam and young master have been waiting for quite some time."

Two charming and lovely maids dressed in animal skins bowed respectfully and reported to Jiang Ming and Chen Xuan as they approached.

Jiang Ming merely nodded slightly, then took Chen Xuan's hand and strode into the main hall.

At this moment, a slender and beautiful young woman appeared before them. This was Yao Xue, dressed in a long, snow-white dress that flowed gracefully, making her resemble a blooming lily. Her long hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, its slight curls adding to her soft beauty. Her eyebrows were like distant mountains, her eyes bright as stars, her nose delicate, and her lips naturally red. Her fair skin, accentuated by the white dress, appeared even more delicate and smooth, giving her the radiant appearance of someone who had recovered from a serious illness. Holding her son Jiang Ning's hand, she walked slowly towards them, like a fairy stepping out of a painting.

Upon seeing their benefactor arrive, Yao Xue and Jiang Ning immediately attempted to kneel and pay their respects.

Seeing this, Chen Xuan waved his hand, and two streams of spiritual energy supported the two of them.

"If you continue like this, sister-in-law, then I won't welcome my younger brother here."

Chen Xuan nodded and smiled as he spoke.

In Chen Xuan's view, as long as the sentiment is there, that's enough to express gratitude.

Faced with Chen Xuan's behavior, Yao Xue dared not say anything too polite. She led Chen Xuan to his seat, then personally poured him a full glass of wine before returning to sit down next to Jiang Ming.

Jiang Ning was right next to Chen Xuan, and was behaving himself at the moment.

"Brother Chen Xuan, come, my Jiang family and I would like to offer you this toast!"

"My benefactor, please!" Yao Xue also raised her glass and looked at Chen Xuan.

"Uncle Chen Xuan, I also want to thank you for saving my mother's life. If it weren't for you, Jiang Ning would not have a mother."

Chen Xuan looked at the family and nodded with a smile.

After raising their glasses and drinking together, Yao Xue and Jiang Ning barely spoke during the conversation, simply listening quietly as if they were just there for the background.

After a few rounds of drinks, Chen Xuan and Jiang Ming were both slightly tipsy.

At this moment, Bai Li, who was on Chen Xuan's wrist, objected.

"Master, Bai Li also wants to drink wine and eat meat."

After a busy day, Chen Xuan carelessly forgot about Bai Li, who was engrossed in cultivation.

"Alright." Chen Xuan smiled and waved his hand, and a stunningly beautiful girl in white appeared in the center of the hall.

Jiang Ming also knew Bai Li's strength. Seeing Chen Xuan release Bai Li, he also waved his hand and released the Firewing Bird.

"Why don't you two sit at the same table?" The Firewing Bird spewed out a burst of flames and transformed into a cool woman dressed in a fiery red dress.

As the saying goes, "no fight, no friendship," and Huo'er and Bai Li were quite happy to see each other again this time.

With the appearance and seating of the two spirit beasts, the once quiet and somewhat monotonous hall became much more interesting.

In the courtyard after dinner.

On the stone table were snacks that Yao Xue had carefully prepared. Jiang Ming and Chen Xuan sat facing each other, and the two spirit beasts had also returned to their respective cultivation.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ning, a junior member of the group, nimbly wielded his sword in the courtyard. Chen Xuan and Jiang Ming discussed the current situation and speculations among the various overlords of Qushan, and Jiang Ming gained considerable inspiration from Chen Xuan's conjectures.

Chen Xuan wasn't the overlord of Qushan, and he didn't want to be distracted by the struggle between overlords. After touching on the topic briefly, he changed the subject and looked at Jiang Ning, who was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard.

With Chen Xuan's mastery of swordsmanship, Jiang Ning benefited greatly from his brief explanations, as if the clouds had parted and the sun had shone through.

"I would like to ask Uncle Chen Xuan for some guidance."

Despite having many doubts about the way of the sword, Jiang Ning was touched by just two words from Uncle Chen Xuan. Seizing the opportunity, Jiang Ning immediately sheathed his sword and came to Chen Xuan and his companion with a sincere and respectful attitude, asking Chen Xuan to enlighten him on his confusion about the way of the sword.

Chen Xuan was also a little tipsy. Seeing how serious the junior was, he beckoned and took the long sword from Jiang Ning's hand.

"Although this sword is not a magic weapon, it is extraordinary. It is forged from cold iron that has been refined a hundred times. Judging from the patterns on the blade, they should be Vajra runes. With the blessing of these runes, it can be called a divine weapon even among mortals."

Chen Xuan traced the sword's pattern with his left-hand sword finger, his sharp eyes changing, and his entire aura suddenly hardened.

A sharp aura rushed towards them. Jiang Ming was alright, as he was already a master swordsman, but Jiang Ning was just a novice who had just entered the path of swordsmanship. He had never felt the pressure of the sword's great way of killing so closely before.

Instantly, like the maids and guards who were always at his service, their faces turned pale and they trembled all over. Chen Xuan moved.

hum-

As the longsword was thrust out, a sword's cry immediately echoed through the deep mansion.

"Little guy, watch carefully. This is the sword move you used earlier. Take a close look and see what's most important in the opening sword move!"

As Chen Xuan finished speaking, his figure moved like a phantom. Each time he swung his longsword, a sword hum would resound, the sound rising and falling, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, flowing smoothly like clouds and water—it was truly a visual feast. As the saying goes, the expert sees the details, the layman sees the spectacle.

As a master swordsman, Jiang Ming felt that there was nothing he could do after seeing the sword moves and techniques Chen Xuan displayed.

Faced with Chen Xuan's impenetrable swordplay, which resembled undulating waves, he felt a deep sense of defeat.

If Jiang Ming is like this, what about Jiang Ning, who is just beginning to learn the way of the sword?

Jiang Ning was dumbfounded. Was this still the "Thirty-Six Swords of Earthly Fiends" that he had used before?

Why did this unranked sword technique feel even more terrifying to him than the ranked sword technique his father practiced?

At this moment, unsurprisingly, after witnessing Chen Xuan's swordsmanship, Jiang Ning became a fervent admirer.

The opening move was incredibly sharp, and the closing move was flawless; the swordplay flowed seamlessly from beginning to end.

"Father, I want to become an apprentice. May I ask Uncle Chen Xuan to be my master?"

Hearing his son's words, Jiang Ming was also moved. "I had guessed that his swordsmanship was much better than mine, but I didn't expect it to be this much better."

"Son, don't worry, I will fight for you in this matter."

Seeing Chen Xuan stroll over with a smile on his face, Jiang Ming suppressed his shock and said, "Brother Chen Xuan is indeed a genius in swordsmanship. I'm even thinking of becoming your disciple."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning, the son, was completely dumbfounded.

He stared at his father with his mouth agape and eyes wide, as if to say, "Father, how could you steal my opportunity? Are you even my real father?!"