Chapter 345: Chapter 211: Are the Young Master and Miss Putting on an Act for Me?
Jiang Man’s voice wasn’t loud.
But it made everyone who heard it freeze in place.
Because what he said didn’t quite fit the mood.
Even the ever-composed Meng Qiewei looked astonished, never having imagined Jiang Man would say such a thing.
Qing Dai lowered her head, sighing to herself.
’The Young Master must be under too much pressure.’
’With his Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart, it’s understandable that he works so hard.’
’I’m sure the Miss will understand.’
Old Meng stared at Jiang Man in utter disbelief.
’Someone comes to visit, and instead of thinking about how to get out, he wants to read and study?’
Before Meng Qiewei could respond, Jiang Man suddenly said, "This is for Miss Ji."
As he spoke, he took out two seemingly ordinary fruits from his Storage Treasure. "I just got these," he said. "They’re even tastier than the last ones."
Meng Qiewei took the fruit, her curiosity piqued. "Even tastier than before?"
Jiang Man nodded with absolute certainty.
"Have you tried them, Young Master Jiang?" Meng Qiewei asked, gently rubbing the skin of the fruit with her fingertips.
Jiang Man shook his head. "I haven’t tried either of them."
"Then how do you know they’re tastier than before?"
"I heard it from someone else. There were too few, so I couldn’t bear to eat them myself. Miss Ji, you can give them a try."
Jiang Man’s words were sincere, without a trace of falsehood.
Qing Dai froze again. ’The Young Master really knows what to say,’ she thought.
’It would have been even better if he’d led with that.’
Meng Qiewei studied the fruit in her hand. "You’re giving both to me?"
Jiang Man nodded. "I promised to bring Miss Ji a gift, and this is all I have for now.
"Once I’ve had a chance to sort through everything I’ve acquired, I’ll give you something better if I find it."
He still had that painting with the box inside.
’It could definitely be recorded by the Celestial Mirror Hundred Books.’
’Once it’s been recorded, it won’t be of much use to me, so I can give it to Meng Qiewei.’
’Keeping something that can be recorded is ultimately a hidden danger.’
’It’s too dangerous, and unnecessary.’
’Unless it was a Spirit Sword, of course. I’d be a bit reluctant to part with that.’
’After all, a good Spirit Sword is incredibly expensive.’
Hearing this, Meng Qiewei’s smile bloomed like a flower. "To borrow the Thirty-Six Array Patterns of the Hall?"
Jiang Man nodded solemnly. "Yes."
"No," Meng Qiewei refused, deliberately putting on a stern face.
Qing Dai, who was standing to the side, froze. ’Miss, why are you acting like this too?’
’This is clearly a perfect opportunity to get closer to the Young Master.’
Jiang Man wasn’t surprised. After a moment of thought, he said, "I can pay with Spiritual Source."
"It’s not an issue of Spiritual Source." Meng Qiewei gently shook her head.
"Then what is the issue?" Jiang Man asked, confused.
’I just figured I was short on the Spiritual Source payment. How could I have the nerve to borrow something without any Spiritual Source?’
"It’s that I don’t have it with me right now. I can only lend it to you tomorrow," Meng Qiewei said, the corners of her lips turning up in a slight smile.
Jiang Man was slightly taken aback.
’Ever since she started using an alias, Meng Qiewei hasn’t been as dignified and aloof as usual. Is she trying to match Ji Meng’s personality?’
"Tomorrow is fine, then," Jiang Man said.
’Losing a day of study is a setback, but I can use the time to cultivate my Physical Body and practice my Visualization Skill.’
’If not, I’ll just study that box.’
Qing Dai silently watched them interact from the side, suddenly feeling that her earlier worries had been entirely unnecessary.
’And ever since the Miss started using Ji Meng’s identity, her personality has changed. Is she putting on a mask, or has she just taken one off?’
Then, Qing Dai offered a reminder, "Young Master, people from the Immortal Sect should be here the day after tomorrow. You’ll be able to prove your innocence then, and the restrictions on you shouldn’t be too severe."
If the people from the Immortal Sect didn’t come, the restrictions on Jiang Man would become very severe.
Because his innocence could never be confirmed.
This was something Jiang Man was also concerned about.
’What if the people from the Immortal Sect arrive and still can’t find anything?’
’Will the restrictions on me continue?’
He wasn’t sure.
’But Old Huang definitely has some issues.’
’And if the Demon Lord is protected behind the scenes, it means the Zhenyue Bureau will have nothing to show for their efforts.’
’Then the case can’t be closed.’
’With the case left hanging, I’m afraid I’ll still be under some kind of restriction.’
’Still, as long as the restrictions aren’t too harsh, it should be manageable.’
After that, Jiang Man noticed that Meng Qiewei seemed to have something she wanted to say.
But in the end, she didn’t say it.
Jiang Man found it strange.
He wanted to ask, but she left before he could.
With that, he had no choice but to resume his Cultivation.
Old Meng scoffed, "There’s definitely something wrong with that ox of yours. Once the people from the Immortal Sect get here, you won’t be leaving so easily."
Hearing this, Jiang Man looked at Old Meng with pity. "Old Meng, is there anything you’ve been wanting to eat lately? You can have your Zhao Family send some over.
"Eat well, drink well, and sleep well.
"Don’t neglect yourself."
Old Meng stared at Jiang Man for a long time before suddenly asking, "Will you attack me in my sleep?"
Jiang Man was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled. "How little do you think of an Unparalleled Celestial Pride? Do you think I’d have a hard time beating you even if you were awake?"
Old Meng fell silent for a moment before finally sitting down in a corner to rest.
A short while later, he opened his eyes again and stared intently at Jiang Man. "Are you sure you won’t make a move?"
"I won’t," Jiang Man said, shaking his head.
"The Zhao Family will get me out of here sooner or later," Old Meng suddenly added with conviction.
Jiang Man fell silent at his words and said no more.
He knew in his heart that Old Meng’s hopes were destined to be dashed.
’The Zhao Family...’
’They can’t save him.’
’The people from the Immortal Sect are coming soon, and the source of the entire aura is Old Meng.’
’He’s a lost cause.’
Besides, he truly had no intention of sneak-attacking the man.
’As an Unparalleled Celestial Pride, if he wanted to make a move, he wouldn’t need to wait for his opponent to fall asleep.’
After that, Jiang Man began to cultivate.
He continued to enhance his Physical Body.
The Physical Body Fourth Layer corresponded to the four realms of the Golden Core.
To advance to the Late Stage of Golden Core, he had to raise both his Physical Body and Spirit to the Mid-stage.
「Two days later.」
「Outside the Sect.」
Three leaders of the Zhenyue Bureau hovered in the air on their swords, the hems of their robes whipping in the wind.
Today was the day the Immortal from the Immortal Sect was scheduled to arrive at the Zhenyue Bureau.
They didn’t dare to show the slightest bit of negligence.
They had been waiting since early in the morning.
"Who’s the one coming this time?" You Yu asked softly, letting the gentle breeze flutter her skirts.
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