Chapter 172: Visiting the Beloved Wife

As soon as he spoke, the prodigies from various sects were astonished.

“Senior Brother Ling, what is your relationship with Vice President Chen?”

If they merely knew each other, it would not be a big deal. Many people knew Vice President Chen.

Ling Guihai chuckled, “What relationship? I call Chen Luoyue ‘Auntie.’”

Everyone was greatly surprised. They were actually relatives. Their minds immediately became active.

Ji Ruyue, who had failed to curry favor with Jiang Fan, now went back to flattering Ling Guihai, her beautiful eyes shining with admiration: “Senior Brother Ling, you’ve given us another surprise! So many elites have gathered here, first, to seek the Path-Finder Powder and break through to the Core Formation Realm sooner. Second, to purchase defensive and offensive artifacts as much as possible. If Senior Brother Ling is willing to help, perhaps we can buy what we desire at a lower price!”

The other martial artists nodded in agreement.

“I don’t expect to get the Path-Finder Powder; with so many people here for it, how could it be my turn? But I must acquire some offensive and defensive artifacts. I heard the beast tide has already reached the Nine Sects’ border and will soon pour into their territory. At that time, no one will be able to stand idly by. Having more artifacts means more protection.”

Jiang Fan’s heart trembled slightly upon hearing this. Is the beast tide imminent?

According to Gong Caiyi, this beast tide was initiated by a Demon Emperor who had lived for hundreds of years. A Demon Emperor is equivalent to a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator among humans! If it acts personally, devastation is sure to follow wherever it goes. No wonder this auction attracted so many talented individuals from all over. Besides the Path-Finder Powder, various offensive and defensive artifacts were everyone’s top priority.

Ling Guihai was very pleased with everyone’s reaction. This helped him regain a lot of confidence.

What if he’s Xia Chaoge’s Martial Uncle? Can he bring substantial benefits to everyone? No! It’s better to get more items at a lower price through him during the auction.

“What do you say, Junior Brother Jiang?” Ling Guihai, with his hands behind his back, said proudly, “If you want to meet her, I can take you to the auction now to meet my auntie.”

“No need.” Jiang Fan gave an answer that made Ling Guihai’s face stiffen.

First, he was already very familiar with Chen Luoyue and didn’t need anyone else to introduce them. Second, the idea of being able to buy auction items at a low price just by knowing Chen Luoyue was too fanciful. The two vice presidents kept each other in check; anyone who tried to pull strings during the auction would be exposed by the other.

Ling Guihai was snubbed and said, quite deflated, “Are you sure? This is a valuable connection, hard to come by.”

Jiang Fan shrugged. He left without a word.

Liu Qingxian hesitated for a moment, wanting to hold Jiang Fan back. In her opinion, knowing Chen Luoyue would indeed benefit Jiang Fan. But she still respected Jiang Fan’s decision. She quickly followed him.

Ling Guihai was left with a gloomy face. “What an ungrateful fellow! I offered to introduce him to a prominent figure like my auntie, and he actually refused! Unless he doesn’t come to the auction, he’ll surely regret it intensely!”

After leaving the Immortal Abode Tower, Liu Qingxian immediately pulled Jiang Fan aside, staring at him with a face full of questions: “What’s going on with you and Xia Chaoge? Why did she call you Martial Uncle?”

Jiang Fan didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. He said, “It must have been instructed by Divine Physician Shangguan.”

Liu Qingxian was even more confused. “Why would Divine Physician Shangguan do that? Wouldn’t that make you his peer? How is that possible? My father even respectfully calls him ‘Senior’ when he sees him.” Although one was a sect leader and the other a Grand Elder of the Supreme Sect, in terms of seniority and reputation, Shangguan Sheng was much higher than Liu Wenchen.

Beep, beep, beep—

Suddenly, the communication jade pendant at Liu Qingxian’s waist rang. Her expression changed slightly. “I’m in the city. Why is Dad sending a message?”

After crushing it, the glowing light that emerged condensed into a line of text in mid-air: “Grand Elder has emerged from seclusion. Return quickly.”

The Grand Elder referred to here was naturally the Grand Elder of the Sect Master Peak! He was the highest-ranking among all Grand Elders! He was also Liu Wenchen’s biggest backer in becoming the Sect Master.

How could Liu Qingxian dare to delay? Disregarding Jiang Fan’s secret, she hurriedly said, “I’ll find you later!” With that, she rushed off.

Jiang Fan was left feeling relaxed. Returning to Medicine Peak, he was informed that Shangguan Sheng and Wen Hongyao had both rushed to the Sect Master Peak.

“Everyone’s busy,” Jiang Fan said, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

Since that was the case, he couldn’t afford to be idle either. With the beast tide approaching, the dangers he might encounter in the future were unknown. He had to quickly increase his strength. Furthermore, he also needed to help Xu Youran and Chen Siling improve.

So, he made his way to Sky Sword Peak. After some inquiries, he found Xu Youran and Chen Siling diligently cultivating 'Sword Heart Engraving' in the training grounds. Both were practicing quite skillfully and proficiently. Although there were still many flaws, it startled Jiang Fan. “Did someone teach them? Their progress is so fast?”

Just how difficult this technique was could be seen when Liu Qingxian practiced it. Without his personal guidance, it would take half a year to even begin to grasp it. But Xu Youran and Chen Siling, relying solely on themselves, had made progress comparable to Liu Qingxian’s in just two or three days.

Suddenly, Xu Youran spotted Jiang Fan, revealing a look of joy. She sheathed her sword and quickly ran over. “Husband, what made you come looking for us?”

Jiang Fan asked in surprise, “Your sword cultivation has progressed so quickly?”

Xu Youran gestured with her chin towards Chen Siling, who was jogging over. “She taught me.”

Chen Siling’s aptitude was even slightly worse than Xu Youran’s. How could Chen Siling be the one guiding Xu Youran?

Seeing Jiang Fan’s surprised expression, a great sense of accomplishment welled up in Chen Siling’s heart. She raised her voice and said mysteriously, “A scholar who hasn't been seen for three days should be looked at with new eyes.”

Jiang Fan almost burst out laughing. Twisting idioms! Aren’t you afraid of the ancestors turning in their graves?

“I’ll ask you about it later. For now, let’s help you both raise your cultivation levels.”

“Huh? Didn’t we just break through?” Xu Youran asked in surprise.

Chen Siling also widened her eyes. “Even if we ate Foundation Establishment Pills like beans, we couldn’t improve this fast, could we?”

Jiang Fan took out a piece of fine meat wrapped in kraft paper. Although he had given half to Patriarch Lin of Cloud Sun City, he still had half left, which was enough for the three of them. The powerful spiritual energy contained within it was enough for all three to break through another level.

He mysteriously shook the kraft paper. “Husband has a good treasure! Come on, let’s find a quiet place to share it.”

The two women smiled brightly, their eyes full of expectation. When had anything Jiang Fan given them ever been ordinary?

However, the three of them standing and chatting cheerfully in the training grounds were quite conspicuous. An elegant and handsome young man saw this scene, sheathed his sword, and strode over. He gave Jiang Fan a slightly warning glance and demanded, “Who are you?” An outer peak disciple coming to Sky Sword Peak to flirt with the two most beautiful female disciples? How outrageous!

Xu Youran furrowed her willow-leaf eyebrows and said, “Senior Brother Nie, this is my husband, and Siling’s.”

It’s Jiang Fan? Displeasure welled up in Nie Yunzhuo’s heart. These two beautiful junior sisters were actually engaged to such a useless person. What a waste of heaven’s gifts!

He gave Jiang Fan an expressionless nod, considering it a greeting. Then, in front of Jiang Fan, he warmly invited Xu Youran and Chen Siling, “Junior Sisters, it’s mealtime. Senior Brother would like to treat you to a meal. I’ve specially prepared spiritual dishes for you two, which will help stabilize your foundations.”

Jiang Fan smiled. Inviting his wives to eat right in front of him? He was treating him like air.

“No need,” Jiang Fan rejected on behalf of the two women. “I’ve brought food to share with my wives. No need for Senior Brother Nie to trouble himself.”

Xu Youran also directly refused, stating her words very bluntly: “Second Senior Brother, please don’t bother anymore. Siling and I cannot accept your kindness.” This person had been persistently bothering the two women, making them feel very annoyed.

Nie Yunzhuo’s jaw twitched. He couldn’t understand why he, the dignified Second Senior Brother of Sky Sword Peak, wasn’t a million times better than Jiang Fan in every aspect. Yet these two women were so devoted to Jiang Fan!

Nie Yunzhuo gave Jiang Fan a cold look and said indifferently, “Is that so? What food did you bring that could be better than the spiritual dishes I meticulously prepared? My two junior sisters are future prodigies. Can you provide the rare treasures they need?”

So aggressive. Jiang Fan didn’t hold back either. He weighed the kraft paper package in his hand and lightly uttered three words: “Better than yours.”