After Wang Hongli and his son left, Jiang Yuchuan sat down in the courtyard to drink tea and observed Qi Tieshan for a while using his divine sense.

Because drawing talismans requires constant concentration, Jiang Yuchuan arranged soundproofing talismans around his study. Therefore, no matter how noisy it was outside, one could not hear a thing while inside the study.

In such a quiet environment, it would be easy for someone with a weak will to doze off while reading, but Qi Tieshan remained energetic, sitting upright at his desk with his small body, studying the books he had been given without looking to the side.

Jiang Yuchuan nodded in satisfaction and got up to walk towards the kitchen.

As the sound of cooking began, an enticing aroma quickly seeped into the study through the window cracks.

Qi Tieshan, who was engrossed in reading, unconsciously sniffed and swallowed.

"It smells so good!"

Is the gentleman cooking?

But why didn't he hear a sound at all?

Upon reflection, Qi Tieshan belatedly realized that since entering the study, he hadn't heard any other sounds except for the slight noise of turning pages.

"This is truly a strange thing..."

Although Qi Tieshan was puzzled by this, he didn't think much of it, as not being able to hear outside noises made it easier for him to read.

After involuntarily taking a few more breaths of the fragrance that had seeped in, Qi Tieshan shook his head violently, patted his face, and forced himself into a state of concentration.

He only has ten days.

He must memorize all the contents of this book within ten days and pass Mr. Jiang's test!

His intuition told him that his future depended entirely on this one opportunity! Therefore, he absolutely could not allow himself to fail!

Jiang Yuchuan cooked four dishes, which took about half an hour.

After placing all the prepared food on the wooden table in the courtyard, Jiang Yuchuan went into the study and called Qi Tieshan out to eat together.

Qi Tieshan was flattered and surprised. He never expected Jiang Yuchuan to invite him to dinner. He followed Jiang Yuchuan to the courtyard and sat down with a nervous expression.

Looking at the four dishes on the table, which looked and smelled delicious, Qi Tieshan swallowed hard.

Although he hadn't tasted them yet, he was certain that these dishes would be absolutely delicious!

Because he had never smelled such delicious food before!

It tastes even better than what the chef at the best restaurant in town makes!

The two ate very quickly and left nothing behind; all four dishes were completely devoured.

Just as Qi Tieshan was about to get up and take the dishes to the kitchen to wash, Jiang Yuchuan raised his hand and stopped him.

"Go back to your studies. If you want to do these things, you can do them after you pass the test."

Qi Tieshan remained silent for a moment upon hearing this, then said, "Then I will trouble you, sir. Rest assured, sir, I will certainly not let you down and will pass the test!" After saying this, he got up and returned to his study.

After Jiang Yuchuan brought the bowls and plates into the kitchen, he raised his finger and waved it lightly. Under the cleansing power of spiritual energy, the bowls and plates instantly became spotless.

Qi Tieshan returned to his study and sat down at his desk again, feeling somewhat puzzled.

He had just eaten so much, yet his stomach didn't feel bloated at all, and his mental state was even better than before! He could easily calm down and immerse himself in his books.

Qi Tieshan immediately guessed that this change in himself was most likely related to the food he had just eaten.

I never imagined that those dishes would not only taste amazing, but also have such magical effects!

Jiang Yuchuan's image in Qi Tieshan's mind instantly became several levels higher.

Time quickly came to sunset.

Jiang Yuchuan calculated the time, opened the door and entered the study. After asking some questions, he answered Qi Tieshan's questions.

After Qi Tieshan had copied down all of Jiang Yuchuan's answers, Jiang Yuchuan sent him home and told him to come back the next day.

Qi Tieshan dared not delay. After obtaining Jiang Yuchuan's consent, he immediately took the book with him and took his leave.

As darkness gradually fell, Jiang Yuchuan, who had been sitting cross-legged on the bed with his eyes closed, immediately opened them, got up, and climbed out of the courtyard.

To save time, Jiang Yuchuan applied two speed talismans to his legs and instantly transformed into a blur, rushing south towards Qishan City.

He was very curious about the large lake shrouded in yin energy that Wang Hongli had mentioned, so he planned to explore it under the cover of night.

It should be understood that in a world where spiritual energy is scarce, it is extremely rare for a place to generate yin energy.

Given this situation, it is highly likely that some kind of spiritual entity has been nurtured in that large lake.

Qishan City and Qingyang Town are hundreds of miles apart. Even with the help of the Divine Speed ​​Talisman, Jiang Yuchuan still took nearly two hours to arrive.

Before he could even get close, he could already sense the presence of that yin energy from tens of feet away!

This large lake is nestled among mountains and surrounded by forests, with a small island in the center.

This place is tranquil and beautiful; if it didn't possess any spiritual energy, it would be a rare and delightful spot.

Just as Jiang Yuchuan was about to get up and fly towards the small island in the lake, he suddenly noticed a series of hurried footsteps coming from afar.

There were four people who came, and they were all quite skilled.

In order to avoid being affected by the four people and to see what their purpose was in coming here so late at night, Jiang Yuchuan turned around and jumped onto a big tree to the side to hide.

Shortly after Jiang Yuchuan hid, four masked figures dressed in black robes appeared by the lake.

The four consist of three men and one woman, all of whom are martial artists who have cultivated internal energy.

In comparison, the woman's internal strength was more profound than the other three.

Using Lu Jingchen as a reference, Jiang Yuchuan guessed that the woman was most likely a first-class expert; the remaining three men should all be second-class, and even the best among the second-class.

"This is the Jade Heart Lake that the deputy hall master mentioned. Let's hurry up and not keep the deputy hall master waiting!"

The woman in black spoke first, her voice low and cold. She didn't sound very old.

"understand!"

The remaining three immediately nodded in response.

Then the tallest and strongest man threw down the sack he was carrying on his shoulder and opened it, revealing a young man who was unconscious and bound hand and foot.

The young man had just been freed from the sack and hadn't even had time to regain his senses when the tall man grabbed him by the rope and threw him into the lake.

The young man was instantly awakened by the icy water the moment he was thrown into the lake.

"Help—help—glug glug—help—my life!"

The young man was terrified. He struggled desperately, trying to keep his head above water and shouting hoarsely at the shore.

But because his hands and feet were tightly bound with ropes, no matter how hard he struggled, he could not make any extra movements and could only let himself sink and float in the lake.

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