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

Chen Xuan finished demonstrating a set of flowing, ethereal, and sharp sword techniques before he even reached the stone table.

Hearing Jiang Ming jokingly say that he wanted to become his disciple, he was taken aback and didn't take it seriously at all.

However, even these joking words, coming from Jiang Ming's mouth, immediately broke the defenses of the naive young Jiang Ning.

His original request was for his father, Jiang Ming, to secure the opportunity for him to become Chen Xuan's apprentice. However, he never expected that his father would steal his chance in public.

He was also anxious, and in front of Chen Xuan and his father, as well as a group of maids and servants, he directly questioned whether he was his own son.

The moment these words were spoken, the entire courtyard fell silent.

Upon hearing this, the fur-clad maids and guards quickly lowered their heads, knowing that such words could easily cost them their heads.

Jiang Ming blushed at his son's indignant questioning, but he wasn't angry; he just glared at his silly son.

"Hahaha--"

At this point, Chen Xuan naturally had to step in to smooth things over and help his friend Jiang Ming out of the predicament.

"You're still so naive, kid." Chen Xuan stepped forward and returned the sword to Jiang Ning, then flicked the little boy's forehead. "It's only because you're your father that you've offended so many people with those words."

After being tapped by Chen Xuan, Jiang Ning realized his mistake and immediately apologized to his father, saying, "My son was rash. Please calm down, Father."

Jiang Ming was deeply moved as he watched Chen Xuan educate Jiang Ning, intentionally maintaining the delicate relationship between father and son.

"Humph."

Of course, as a father, he has to maintain his dignity. Although he wasn't angry when his son apologized, he knew he had to teach him a lesson.

“The process of taking on a master and accepting a disciple involves a cause and effect relationship that spans hundreds of years. It cannot be settled with just a few words. Besides, I already have two direct disciples.”

Chen Xuan looked at Jiang Ming and his son without any concealment, "Both of my personal disciples need my careful instruction. My Longxia clan is weak now, and without me, they have no power to protect themselves. I have no plans to take on disciples and teach them the Dao for the time being."

Jiang Ming nodded in agreement, understanding what Chen Xuan meant.

The implication behind his claim of being busy with the recuperation of his clan is that he simply hasn't taken a liking to Jiang Ning.

The two exchanged only a glance, yet both understood each other's thoughts. They saw through each other but didn't say anything, remaining good friends even when they met again.

In fact, even if Chen Xuan had his eye on Jiang Ning's talent, he would still carefully consider it because of Jiang Ning's background. Who knows if the Jiang family would covet Longxia in the future?

His first two disciples, Jiang Linglong, were destined by heaven and had a preordained connection with him.

Shi Hao's situation was also a result of entanglement with cause and effect, and things naturally fell into place.

In contrast, Jiang Ning was quite ordinary. Chen Xuan showed absolutely no interest in him when they were together, which was quite awkward.

"It's getting late, Brother Chen Xuan. Let me take you to the VIP Hall to rest."

Since Chen Xuan had already refused him outright, the proud Jiang Ming naturally wouldn't pester him anymore.

Chen Xuan knew that Jiang Ming didn't want him to feel awkward in this environment, so he smiled and said, "Although Jiang Ning and I don't have a master-disciple relationship, since we've come to Jiangshan City, I can give him some pointers."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ming was delighted and looked at Chen Xuan, asking, "What? Have you already arranged everything in Zelinhai?"

How could Jiang Ming possibly know that Chen Xuan's second primordial spirit was currently in charge of Zelinhai? He instinctively believed that once he obtained all the various cultivation techniques the next day, Chen Xuan would leave and return to his lair to take charge.

But this is unexpected.

Chen Xuan smiled upon hearing this, "Ze Lin Hai naturally has other means of protection, so there's no need to worry about that."

As he spoke, Chen Xuan turned to look at Jiang Ning, who was standing quietly and obediently to the side, "I will stay in Jiangshan City for three days. During these three days, if you have any questions or insights about swordsmanship, you may come to see me."