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Jiang Shiliu made up her mind to take the initiative. She looked firmly at the old man in front of her and then slowly asked, "Senior, where am I? Isn't this the Xuantian Sword Sect?"

The old man smiled slightly and replied, "Yes and no! This is my spiritual space, a little trinket I left for my family before I ascended to the upper realm. Little one, what's your name? I've been waiting for thousands of years, and finally someone has come to chat with me."

Jiang Shiliu quickly and respectfully replied, "My name is Jiang Shiliu. I am a disciple of Elder Yun Che of Tianyan Peak in the Xuantian Sword Sect. Senior, you just said that you have ascended to the Upper Realm? Then how come you are here?"

A hint of helplessness appeared on the old man's face as he said, "This is just a wisp of my divine consciousness; my true body is indeed in the Upper Realm. I'd love to go down and have some fun! It's a pity the ascension passage has been closed by someone, and I can't open it. So annoying! Back then, I overcame countless hardships and dangers to finally ascend, thinking I could freely travel between realms, but I never expected to encounter such a predicament. Alas, I wonder when this ascension passage will reopen. Little one, your arrival here must be fate. Tell me about your experiences at the Xuan Tian Sword Sect?"

"I've only just arrived at the Xuantian Sword Sect and haven't experienced much yet! I haven't even gone through the apprenticeship ceremony. It's just that my master bound me with the mark of a personal disciple in advance to put my mind at ease," Jiang Shiliu said timidly.

"It's strange, isn't it? You have the aura of the Heavenly Dao within you, and your soul is that of an adult, but your body is that of a child. But since it's the will of the Heavenly Dao, then it's not a big problem!" The old man frowned, thoughtfully examining Jiang Shiliu.

"Has your master found a partner yet? He's over two hundred years old! Why doesn't he find a partner and have offspring to continue our family line? I don't know what your master is thinking. Is he trying to anger our ancestors so he can pay respects at the mountain?!" The old man became more and more agitated as he spoke, his beard bristling and eyes wide with anger.

Jiang Shiliu then realized that the furious old man before her was Yun Che's master's ancestor. However, the old man's wish was unlikely to be fulfilled, because his great-great-great-great-grandson, Yun Che, was destined to have a male partner—his junior brother! Thinking of this, Jiang Shiliu was conflicted, wondering whether to tell the old man this bombshell. Ultimately, she decided against it; if she revealed it, it would be disastrous if the old man became so angry he vomited blood.

Jiang Shiliu stood there, unsure of what to do. Meanwhile, the old man continued to complain, "He's over two hundred years old, and he doesn't even think about the family's future! The family's legacy is so important! How can he be so oblivious! If word gets out, what will other families think of us!"

Jiang Shiliu said cautiously, "Senior, please don't be angry. Perhaps Master has his own reasons."

The old man glared at Jiang Shiliu: "What could you possibly be thinking? Are you planning to stay single your whole life? What kind of talk is that!"

Jiang Shiliu lowered her head helplessly, thinking to herself: This is truly a thorny issue. I wonder how Master will react when he finds out what happened to me in front of his ancestor today.

In the end, Jiang Shiliu decided that for the sake of her CP's future, she would just have to play the grandson! After all, having another grandfather meant having another powerful backer!

Jiang Shiliu, a sudden thought struck her, and a mischievous glint appeared in her eyes: "Senior, do you know that there is a kind of love in this world that transcends worldly conventions and is not limited by gender? My master is waiting for that destined love. Perhaps his partner is the one for whom he is willing to abandon the shackles of the mortal world and embark on the path to immortality together. Don't you think so, Senior?" As she spoke, she smiled gently, as if she could foresee the future, causing the old man to pause for a moment, gazing thoughtfully into the distance.

"And look, I am the last and youngest disciple that Master accepted. If you really like children, what do you think of me, senior?" Jiang Shiliu looked at the old man with anticipation.

The old man was slightly taken aback by Jiang Shiliu's words, but his expression softened. He said, "What you say makes a lot of sense. Alright, I'll acknowledge you as my thirty-sixth generation grandson! You said you just arrived at the Xuantian Sword Sect, so you haven't even started cultivating yet! That brat Yun Che must have forgotten to teach you! Hmph, he's such a worry. I'll teach you a weapon-refining technique, but since you have no spiritual energy fluctuations right now, how about this: I'll teach you in person when you reach the Qi Refining stage. For now, just look at this book, the Complete Guide to Weapon Refining, and familiarize yourself with the process."

Jiang Shiliu was overjoyed and quickly took the book from the old man, saying, "Thank you, Grandpa! I will definitely study hard!"

The old man nodded and continued, "Refining weapons is not an easy task; it requires sufficient patience and perseverance. This complete guide to weapon refining covers everything from the selection of basic materials to the application of refining techniques, as well as the characteristics and key points of refining various magical treasures. You must study it carefully and not be careless. During the cultivation process, if you encounter any problems, you must think about them promptly and not give up easily."

Jiang Shiliu nodded solemnly: "Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely live up to your expectations."

The old man smiled with satisfaction: "Alright, then you should study hard. If there's anything you don't understand, write it down and I'll answer it for you next time I come."

Jiang Shiliu sat down beside him, holding the book, and began to read it intently. She knew that this was a crucial opportunity for her growth within the Xuantian Sword Sect, and she had to seize it firmly.