[Jiang Wang, my brother, seeing your letter is like meeting you:

Why am I speaking so formally?

Because I, Jiang Anan, have completed my foundation, and I am now a grand Roaming Meridian Realm Cultivator!

You can’t treat me like you’re coaxing a three-year-old anymore.

(Omitted a bunch of examples)

Don’t think that just buying me treats will do, for I am no glutton.

If you make me unhappy again, hmph. (Here, a drawing of a puffed-up little person was sketched)

(Next to the puffed-up little person, there was another drawing of an adult holding the little person’s hand. The adult had no facial features, with the phrase ’disobedient’ written on their forehead.)

Today, Uncle Ye praised me again! He said that I...

Sister Qingyu praised me...

Brother Fang praised me...

(Omitted a bunch of slightly inflated comments.)

Oh brother, I haven’t been slacking off much each day; Sister Da Wang says I’ll be able to fly soon.

Next time we meet, can I take you flying?

Another thing.

Where did you buy that black fruit you gave me?

I have a friend who also wants some but couldn’t find it anywhere; reply ASAP when you get this letter. (Drawn here is a little person running.)

Signature: Jiang Xiaoxia from above the clouds, well-behaved An’an beneath the maple.]

...

When Jiang Wang received this letter, he was already in Xia Shan Villa in Linzi.

Business at Tai Xu Corner Tower had stabilized, and he was not needed there.

With the Yellow River Gathering approaching day by day, it naturally made sense to stay in Linzi for the time being.

This year, he had written very few letters to An’an.

Of course, the main reason was that he replied even less. Because too many things had happened, he was overwhelmed by events, and his previous sea journey had completely cut him off.

An’an regularly sent letters, but sometimes Yun He couldn’t fly fast enough to catch up with Jiang Wang’s pace of moving from place to place.

Jiang Wang received this Yun He-delivered letter after completing his cultivation in the meditation room.

He read the whole letter with a smile, feeling that the weather outside the window was really pleasant.

An’an wrote in her letter that she had completed her foundation, which was certainly good news.

Jiang Wang himself had taken four months to complete the foundation with the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Array Map.

Jiang Anan used the Nine Heavens Array Map for her foundation, and it took her over five months. The Nine Heavens Array Map was of the same rank as the Zhou Tian Xing Dou formation, quite challenging indeed. Considering Jiang Anan’s young age and that she had not experienced the life-and-death ordeals that Jiang Wang had before he opened his meridians, her pace was definitely not slow.

Lingxiao Pavilion truly provided excellent instruction.

After thinking for a bit, Jiang Wang picked up a cloud pen to write back—

[To the best sister in the world, Jiang Anan, may you smile upon receiving this letter:

You have completed your foundation, indeed a little genius. On the path of cultivation, you have taken a solid step forward.

Brother knows that you are always so good.

However, there is one thing I need to point out.

’Greatness’ never comes from mere power, nor should it be self-proclaimed. It is because you are an incredible person, who has done incredible things, and people praise you, that you are described as great.

What I’m saying may not be something you need to understand right now, and you can also ask your Sister Qingyu—I believe she has more vivid answers for you.

Brother is doing well here; everyone is very kind, though I do miss you.

Really looking forward to the day when you will take your brother flying.

Another thing, which friend?

Also, your handwriting doesn’t seem to have improved much, have you been practicing less?

Signature: Jiang, the Great Knight.]

After finishing, he glanced over the letter again and let it fly back in the state of Yun He.

Then he took out Ye Qingyu’s letter and began to read.

Ye Qingyu’s letters remained gracefully serene, picking out a few interesting anecdotes about Jiang Anan and detailing her cultivation progress.

Then, she casually mentioned a few things about herself, merely touching on them briefly.

It was only at the end of the letter that she wrote—

"Please hold Anan in your thoughts, and do not act rashly in your actions."

She must have learned about the incident at the End of the World Platform...

Although I don’t know why the news has spread so quickly, considering Yun Country’s global trade business, it wouldn’t be hard to grasp overseas intelligence, especially for an event that had already spread throughout the Near Sea.

Jiang Wang pondered for a moment before picking up his pen again to recount the events leading up to and following the battle at the End of the World Platform in detail. Of course, he omitted the extremely dangerous parts and tried to keep the description simple.

He couldn’t help but exaggerate Qi Country’s support and protection of him, making the entire battle at End of the World Platform sound like a spring outing.

He concluded by writing—

I wish to travel to the Guanhe Platform to compete with the heroes of the world. If I am fortunate enough to make a name for myself, I should be able to establish a solid foundation in Qi Country. Then, I will be able to bring Anan to my side without other concerns.

Having wandered for more than a year, I am constantly anxious about my young sister’s vulnerability and have been a burden on your concerns.

In this battle, I shall strive with all my might.

Please take great care, and know that I am deeply grateful.

Just as Ye Qingyu always signed her letters as "Yunshang Qingyu," Jiang Wang’s reply maintained his usual signature, "From the Maple Beneath, Jiang."

Releasing Yun He to fly away, he stood staring blankly out the now-empty window.

The maple on Xia Shan wasn’t red yet, but Anan would probably love the dazzling beauty of the leaves at sunset.

The seven sights of Linzi are all worth seeing. And then there’s the Eight-tone Tea. Since Anan can’t conveniently go to such places, I’ll find a way to have the establishment deliver it. Plus, there are foods, drinks, and amusements...

Jiang Wang came back to his senses and couldn’t help but smile again.

...

...

Some are joyful, others sorrowful.

Some are full of ambition, while others are in dire straits.

Zhongxuan Sheng, who stayed back in Heavenly Mansion City to connect with De Sheng Trading Company for oceanic business, was very frustrated.

The reason was that Tai Xu Corner Tower’s exclusive business now had a competitor. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

Of course, not in Qi Country.

In the Near Sea Archipelago.

A ’Taixu Envoy’ emerged in the Near Sea Archipelago, said to be someone called Hua Manlou.

Hua Manlou’s origin, the Canglan Sect, could be said to be virtually unknown. So much so that even after joining the Seize Sea Alliance, they didn’t have a seat at the council.

Hua Manlou was even more obscure than the Canglan Sect.

Before this, not many within the Canglan Sect even knew him.

His approach after getting Tai Xu Corner Tower made a striking contrast to that of Someone Jiang and Zhongxuan Someone.

He built Tai Xu Corner Tower on Star Pearl Island, where the Canglan Sect was located—situated toward the southern end of Little Crescent Island, it was named Star Pearl because it looked like a star cradling the crescent moon.

Hua Manlou’s Tai Xu Corner Tower didn’t charge any fees; he directly established a partnership with the Seize Sea Alliance, offering up the tower.

Any cultivator could exchange Sea Merit for the privilege of entering Tai Xu Corner Tower.

This encouraged more cultivators to fight hard in the Lost World, and those fighting in the Lost World could use their Sea Merit to cultivate in Tai Xu Corner Tower, thus creating a beneficial cycle.

Although Star Pearl Island was far from Heavenly Mansion City, and exchanging Sea Merit for entry to Tai Xu Corner Tower wasn’t as straightforward as paying money—it essentially didn’t affect the business of Someone Jiang and Zhongxuan Someone.

But comparisons are always troublesome...

"Now, many people are cursing at you," reported the Shadow Guard in a low voice. "They say the dirty fat on your body can’t be cut off even if you spend all your Knife Coins, calling you a miser..."

"That’s quite a creative insult," Zhongxuan Sheng analyzed professionally, then suddenly flew into a rage. "What do they know!"

"To earn Dao Yuan Stones, doesn’t one also have to work hard? This is also an excellent cycle, as wealth among the people strengthens the nation, and a strong nation can defend its borders! Ignorant gossipers, how can they understand my good intentions?!"

After a while, he questioned, "But hang on! Jiang Wang is the Taixu Envoy, why are they cursing at me?"

The Shadow Guard shrank back a bit: "They say Jiang Qingyang values loyalty and promises more than wealth and fame. How could he be this stingy? They believe he’s preoccupied with cultivation and has been deceived by someone unworthy, allowing a cunning merchant like you to profit immensely behind the scenes..."

Zhongxuan Sheng: ...

Although he always believed that swearing profanities was not a refined way to insult someone, he found himself at a loss for any other words to express his feelings at the moment, other than cursing.