Chapter 1083: Visiting or Snooping Around

Jian Linyuan rolled his eyes.

"You still think you can crush him?"

"Haven't you heard about his achievements in the Fire Worship Sect?"

"He could pin you to the ground and beat you with just one hand now."

Jian Weishuang bit her lip slightly:

"That little freak."

"Back in the Demon Clan, when he tried to frame me, he was only at the second or third layer of Core Formation."

"Now he's already a three-aperture Nascent Soul cultivator, one aperture higher than me!"

She had only managed to break through to a two-aperture Nascent Soul thanks to her merits in the underground world, which allowed her to acquire the necessary resources.

Yet Jiang Fan had come from behind to surpass her!

She snorted lightly, "He might be formidable outside, but this is the Jian family."

"If he dares to show his face here, I'll make sure to kick his butt black and blue!"

Half a day later.

In the valley.

As dark energy surged and piercing screams filled the air, a six-zhang giant with dull eyes roared up to the sky.

Immediately after, it used both palms to strike the valley's surroundings.

Its powerful physique generated sharp, explosive sounds with each strike.

"The physique of a one-aperture Nascent Soul."

"The Giant King is truly monstrous; just one drop of blood created a one-aperture Nascent Soul."

"I can't imagine what level of giant would be born if that ancient giant, which consumed so much of his flesh and blood, were to be reborn from a single drop."

Jiang Fan sighed repeatedly.

After much experimentation, the small giant in front of him had finally been refined into a Yin Corpse.

Although its strength wasn't great, it was sufficient to transfer his Void Current Thunderforce and Void Current Fireforce.

He immediately flew onto its shoulder.

His left hand pressed against its brow, while Void Current Thunderforce and Void Current Fireforce simultaneously appeared in his right palm.

He silently activated "Star Transposition" in his mind, and the two types of Void Current forces in his right palm visibly receded.

Finally, not a single trace remained.

In contrast, the small giant...

At Jiang Fan's command, the small giant threw a punch.

Both forces surged out simultaneously.

He could finally put his long-held anxiety to rest.

"The crisis is mostly resolved," Jiang Fan mused. "As long as the Heart Demon Venerable doesn't suspect me too much, I should be able to get by."

He separately took out a spatial storage artifact and placed the ancient giant inside it.

After dealing with the Heart Demon Venerable, he would retrieve the two forces.

Having done this, he set off for the Jian family.

"I originally thought the Jian family would be located among famous mountains and grand rivers." Jiang Fan looked at the isolated city before him, situated on a plain with sparse spiritual energy, feeling somewhat surprised.

The Jian family could dispatch over a dozen eight-aperture Nascent Soul cultivators, demonstrating their profound foundation, which was no less than that of the Three Divine Sects or the Seven Great Cults.

It was truly unexpected to find them in such an ordinary location.

"Senior Jiang!"

Upon learning of Jiang Fan's arrival, Jian Linyuan immediately rushed over.

With a look of pleasant surprise, he said, "Senior Jiang, you've finally arrived!"

Jiang Fan scanned the Jian family, noting the strong auras, some overt and some concealed.

He said meaningfully, "I suppose this isn't a good time for me to visit, is it?"

A nine-aperture Nascent Soul cultivator from the Jian family had escaped, causing such a major incident. The Jian family should be under strict security at the moment.

They probably weren't accepting outside visitors.

Jian Linyuan's smile stiffened slightly, and an embarrassed expression appeared on his face:

"It truly isn't very convenient right now; some things have happened recently."

"But since I promised Senior Jiang, I certainly cannot break my word."

"Therefore, Senior Jiang will need to bear some inconvenience."

He took out an ordinary-looking bronze mirror.

Its front surface was brightly polished, reflecting like a mirror, while its back was carved with beautiful patterns.

As Jian Linyuan activated it, it emitted faint spatial fluctuations.

Jiang Fan, puzzled, asked, "What is this?"

Jian Linyuan said awkwardly, "This is a spatial mirror. It's not very useful, but it can hide people."

"It's my private treasure."

"I'll have to ask Senior Jiang to bear the inconvenience of entering it. I'll secretly bring you into our Jian family's martial arts ground, where you can study the art of concealing your aura."

Jiang Fan's eyes widened. "I came for a formal visit!"

"Not to sneak in like a thief!"

He was supposed to be paying a proper visit, how had it turned into sneaking around?

Jian Linyuan cleared his throat and said:

"It's an expedient measure, Senior Jiang, please bear with us."

Jiang Fan, his face full of resistance, said:

"I know an old man from your Jian family. If you can't manage this, just let him take me in."

He recalled the old man who had led the Jian family cultivators in pursuit of the nine-aperture Nascent Soul. His status should not be low.

Jian Linyuan was puzzled. How did Jiang Fan know other people from the Jian family? It must be some unimportant elder, he thought.

He waved his hand and said, "Our Elder has already given orders, strictly prohibiting all personnel from entering."

"Until the cause of the internal turmoil is thoroughly investigated."

"If Senior Jiang has ample time, you can certainly come again later."

"But you have less than five days before you ascend the Sky-Connecting Black Pillar, so we can only temporarily inconvenience you."

"Afterwards, I will host a banquet to apologize to you."

Hearing this, Jiang Fan could only unwillingly concede, "Alright."

"But if I'm exposed, remember not to reveal my identity."

"I can't afford to lose face over this."

The renowned Chief Deputy Pavilion Master of the Celestial Secret Pavilion, secretly sneaking into the Jian family... If word got out, he would lose face throughout all of Taicang.

Jian Linyuan patted his chest and said, "Senior Jiang, please rest assured."

"I never make mistakes when I handle matters."

He pointed a finger at the bronze mirror, and a spatial light beam shot out from it, enveloping Jiang Fan.

The next moment, he found himself in a bright space two zhang wide.

From his vantage point, he could clearly see everything outside.

And the sounds from outside were also clearly audible.

"Don't worry, Senior Jiang; once we reach our destination, I'll naturally cast a spell to release you."

Jiang Fan nodded.

The spatial barrier here wasn't strong; if worst came to worst, he could escape by burning through it with the Origin of Fire. There was no need to worry about being trapped inside.

Besides, Jian Linyuan had always been steady and reliable in his dealings.

He watched as Jian Linyuan put the mirror into his sleeve and entered the Jian family compound as if nothing had happened.

At the Jian family's city gate, several powerful cultivators with auras reaching six, or even seven, apertures stood guard. Even Jian Linyuan himself underwent several inspections to enter.

The security was so strict that not even a fly could get in.

"Phew, Senior Jiang, we've successfully made it inside." Jian Linyuan raised his sleeve, revealing a faint smile.

Jiang Fan snapped unhappily, "You better be careful! What if someone sees you?"

It's always risky to celebrate too early. They had only just entered and hadn't even reached the martial arts ground.

It was far too early to declare success.

No sooner had he spoken than several young members of the Jian family walked towards them.

Leading them was a woman of twenty-five or twenty-six, whose cultivation had impressively reached the five-aperture Nascent Soul stage. At such an age and with such cultivation, she would be an exceptionally brilliant talent in any of the Three Divine Sects or Seven Great Cults.

Upon seeing her, Jian Linyuan shivered and quickly bowed. "Cousin Lin Yu."

Jian Linyu was a direct descendant of the Jian family's main lineage. She was the undisputed eldest young lady of the Jian family. Her strength was exceptional, and her status extraordinary.

Among the younger generation of the Jian family, she commanded extremely high prestige.

Jian Linyu's delicate eyebrows raised slightly. "At a time like this, why did you leave the city without permission?"

The other young members of the Jian family also showed expressions of reproach.

They were all busy assisting the Patriarch with the investigation. But Jian Linyuan, on the other hand, had secretly slipped out.

Jian Linyuan immediately froze, knowing he was about to be punished.

Fortunately, his sister, Jian Weishuang, was among them. She quickly stepped forward and kicked Jian Linyuan:

"You rascal, aren't you going to apologize?"

Jian Linyuan stumbled, almost losing his balance, and hastily said:

"Linyuan knows his mistake. Please punish me, Cousin."

Jian Linyu waved her hand. "Enough. You must be tired."

"Go back and rest."

Jian Linyuan felt as though he had been granted a great amnesty. He immediately cupped his hands in salute and withdrew.

Jiang Fan watched, his face turning dark.

"You can leave, but take me with you!"

That kick from Jian Weishuang just now had made Jian Linyuan's body sway so much that he didn't even notice the bronze mirror falling from his sleeve!

And this kid had been patting his chest, telling him to rest assured!

Now, not only could Jiang Fan not rest assured, he could give up hope entirely.

The fate of disgrace and ruin was unavoidable.