Chapter 75: Chapter 74: Do Sister-in-law and Brother Jiang Have a Good Relationship?

Xiaopang handed the Spiritual Source and Elixirs to Jiang Man. "Brother Jiang, please keep guiding me. I feel like I’ve been improving by leaps and bounds lately."

Jiang Man looked at Xiaopang’s dark circles and said seriously, "I can tell."

Once a Qi Refining Method reached the Third Layer, one no longer had to worry about dying suddenly from staying up all night.

And since Xiaopang’s Qi Refining Method was already at the Fifth Layer, he had even less to worry about.

It was just that most people felt their bodies and minds couldn’t endure such an ordeal and needed a balance between work and rest.

But Jiang Man didn’t think so.

’The night is prime time. How could I waste it on sleep?’

’How can anyone even fall asleep?’

’Everyone else is improving. Isn’t sleeping the same as letting yourself fall behind?’

Afterward, Jiang Man handed a second book to Xiaopang, telling him to keep up the hard work.

There were still about five months to get from the Qi Refining Third Layer to the Qi Refining Fourth Layer.

There was enough time.

He just had to maintain his pace.

However...

’He’s been pulling all-nighters, so why hasn’t he lost any weight?’

"I eat a lot," Xiaopang answered casually.

Jiang Man fell silent.

He thought back on his own recent frugality during Cultivation. ’Is it that I don’t like to eat?’

’No, I just can’t bear to spend the money on food.’

Without enough Spiritual Source, he could only barely keep himself from going hungry.

The two of them walked into the Sixth Courtyard together.

On the way, Xiaopang asked curiously, "Brother Jiang, I heard from the others that you’re not married."

"I am, she’s just not in the village," Jiang Man replied offhandedly. "Like I said, she’s a Fairy, up in the heavens."

Xiaopang opened his mouth, but in the end, he still asked, "So, are you and your wife close?"

Hearing this, Jiang Man glanced at Xiaopang beside him and said matter-of-factly, "Of course we are. She thinks of me all the time. Every time she writes, she tells me she wants to see me."

"She looks forward to our reunion."

"If I hadn’t stopped her, she would have come long ago."

Xiaopang blinked, a little skeptical.

Jiang Man didn’t mind. He was telling the truth, after all.

It was just that no one believed him.

That wasn’t his problem.

From the very beginning, he had told it just as it was.

Luo Huaili didn’t believe him.

Fang Yong didn’t believe him.

Xiaopang didn’t believe him either.

Upon entering the Sixth Courtyard, they found almost everyone else had already arrived.

The number one had arrived, so if anyone else were to saunter in late, they would draw a lot of attention.

Under the shining halo of being Cyan Cloud First and second in the Six Pavilions...

...it would make anyone feel inadequate.

At this moment, Song Qing felt that having sparred with Jiang Man was a credential in itself. It would be a bonus when he looked for work again as a guard or a sparring partner.

’Jiang Man is such a good person,’ he thought.

He had given him a chance to be a guard before, and now he was giving him another one.

As long as he could advance to the Fourth Layer, there was a real chance he could stay in the city.

If Jiang Man’s ranking changed again, and he became first in the Six Pavilions...

Then...

...the chances would be even higher.

"Thank you," Song Qing said gratefully, walking up to Jiang Man.

Jiang Man was baffled to hear this.

Then, a Spirit Gathering Pill landed in Jiang Man’s hand. "I saved up to buy this. Please don’t look down on it."

Jiang Man’s eyes focused, and he said in all seriousness, "You’re welcome. It’s only right."

Receiving a response, Song Qing felt that he hadn’t completely failed to live up to Jiang Man’s kindness.

’He really is a good person.’

’I have to work even harder.’

Jiang Man had received this thank-you gift out of the blue, but that didn’t stop him from accepting it happily.

After all, these were the things he needed most right now.

With three months left, how could he possibly refuse a gift that came knocking on his door?

But after entering, he noticed Chang Qiweng looking his way from time to time.

’He’s not here to collect a debt, is he?’

In the end, however, he didn’t approach.

’I wonder what he’s thinking.’

As soon as Mr. Fu arrived, he asked Jiang Man if he had any questions about his Magic Skill.

"I still have a few," Jiang Man answered honestly.

Even though he had reached Great Success with the Nine Clouds Dragon Suppressing Technique, he still didn’t know the best way to apply it.

After he raised his points, Mr. Fu seemed a bit surprised. "These are all application questions? No issues with improving it?"

Jiang Man shook his head. "Not at the moment."

He was now second in the Six Pavilions.

’A genius should act like one.’

Mr. Fu gave Jiang Man a deep look but didn’t say anything more on the matter.

Instead, he began his instruction.

The others listened in.

Although they had never seen it, just hearing about it made them realize how difficult this Magic Skill was.

It was on a completely different level from what they were learning.

Mr. Fu demonstrated as he explained, "The application of a Magic Skill is all about timing. Furthermore, no movement you make while fighting someone should hinder you from channeling the skill."

"Don’t wait until you’ve stopped moving to start channeling."

"You must learn to be ready to strike at any moment. As long as you can steady your Heart Spirit and precisely mobilize your Spiritual Qi, you can successfully channel a Magic Skill even while on the defensive."

"This tests your Physical Body and your Spirit, especially your Spirit."

"Because your Spirit determines whether your casting will be interrupted."

Jiang Man tried moving while channeling the Magic Skill.

It went smoothly.

Even when being attacked, he could still fluidly channel the Nine Clouds Dragon-Suppressing Seal.

But it was still a bit difficult if the attacks were too fierce.

"What you need to find is the most suitable timing and the fastest channeling speed," Mr. Fu continued to explain.

The others also benefited greatly.

The relevant theories had been mentioned before, but never in such detail as today.

He even started a practical demonstration right away.

It was probably special instruction meant just for Jiang Man.

The title of second in the Six Pavilions was even more useful than expected.

After the explanation, Mr. Fu went on to explain the processing of Spirit Medicine.

If one had the Talent, they could pursue this field.

Of course, even if they did, there was no guarantee of finding such work.

Because all the positions were already taken.

In a place like Luoyun City, such jobs wouldn’t go to outsiders.

Once Mr. Fu left, it was time for them to do their own Cultivation.

The Sixth Courtyard was as diligent and tireless as ever.

As long as the number one didn’t leave, no one dared to break the atmosphere.

「Meanwhile.」

Li Yuan of Cyan Cloud Pavilion’s Second Courtyard finished his Cultivation and was about to head back.

The people there were actually all very hardworking.

They all waited until it was about to get dark before leaving.

But just as he stepped out, Li Yuan noticed that people from the other courtyards, who had clearly already left, were now walking back.

He immediately stopped someone to ask what was going on.

The person he happened to ask was the same one who had inquired about Jiang Man’s situation earlier.

The person looked at Li Yuan but didn’t say a word.

In response, Li Yuan said calmly, "I’m fourth in Cyan Cloud Pavilion."

The person was taken aback and couldn’t help but lower his head.

Cursing his bad luck inwardly, he said, "Go take a look at the Sixth Courtyard, and you’ll see."

Li Yuan was suspicious.

He ended up going to the Sixth Courtyard and took a look. Not a single person there had left.

The one at the head of the group was cultivating with even greater focus.

If this person were just some ordinary guy, it would be one thing.

But...

...he was the number one of Cyan Cloud Pavilion.

Li Yuan: "..."

’Who the hell is he trying to pressure with this stunt?’