Chapter 104: Eternal Spring

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Jiang Min remained in the pavilion for seven days.

During those seven days,

members of the Jiang family came to the courtyard multiple times but saw no one inside the pavilion. Yet, whenever they approached, an invisible force would strongly prevent them from entering.

They knew immediately—this was the work of immortals.

Of course, they had already been informed by Jiang Min that she was guarding Jiang Yuanyi and assisting him in his cultivation, so they felt at ease.

Jiang Yuanyi held a military post, and a messenger was sent in advance to report to the commander Feng Qi. Feng Qi was aware Jiang Yuanyi was in seclusion for cultivation. Fortunately, there were no pressing military matters at the moment, so Feng Qi permitted the retreat.

Seven days later,

inside the pavilion,

Jiang Yuanyi, seated cross-legged on the ground, slowly opened his eyes. His aura of spiritual power was far denser than before, gradually subsiding. Within his dantian, a majestic wave of energy rippled forth, a natural surge of strength born from within.

"Fourth layer of Qi Refinement..."

A flicker of astonishment passed through Jiang Yuanyi’s eyes.

As far as he knew,

unless one had abundant resources at home, most cultivators with Five Spiritual Roots his age struggled to reach only the first or second layer of Qi Refinement.

Even he himself had been pushed by Feng Qi’s focused cultivation, gifted countless precious elixirs, and forcibly amassed his power to the third layer of Qi Refinement.

But

Jiang Min only used two treasures to help him easily break through to the fourth layer, reaching the stage where he could use magic.

Jiang Min did not disclose the names of these two treasures—she simply instructed him to consume them. However, Jiang Yuanyi knew in his heart that the crimson elixir and the lotus petal must be thousands of times more precious than even the best spiritual pills. While ordinary people might take decades to reach the fourth layer of Qi Refinement, he had done so in just seven days. There was still much untapped power within his limbs and bones, which he would need time to gradually absorb.

Seeing Jiang Yuanyi successfully break through and finish cultivating,

Jiang Min took out a palm-sized jade bottle and handed it to him, saying, “This is for your father-in-law, Feng Qi.”

Inside the jade bottle was a treasure called Heavenly Spirit Dew—a rare natural treasure, though not as precious as Fire Jade Core. For secular forces, however, it was still a valuable gift.

Jiang Yuanyi’s rapid rise in cultivation was inevitably conspicuous, so it was better to openly discuss the matter with the high-ranking Lord Feng.

Jiang Yuanyi immediately understood Jiang Min’s meaning, accepted the jade bottle, and expressed gratitude, “Second sister, you are considerate.”

“No matter what, Lord Feng, who promoted you and is your father-in-law, is also the greatest benefactor of the Jiang family’s current status. This gift must be sent, but I won’t give it in person.”

Jiang Min smiled.

“You may reveal my cultivation level, but only let him know. Then, attribute all credit for your progress to him.”

Jiang Yuanyi’s official rank was still low; it wasn’t necessarily good to have his cultivation too conspicuous.

However,

if Feng Qi vouched for him, no one would question it.

He believed that Feng Qi, who had risen to such a position, was a smart man who would understand her intentions. A Foundation Establishment cultivator was nothing special in the East Spirit Sect, but in the secular dynasty or even among immortal families, he would be a valued guest. Befriending him would do no harm.

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Jiang Yuanyi carefully noted Jiang Min’s words, then asked, “Second sister, you won’t stay here too long, will you?”

Jiang Min nodded calmly, “I still have some magic techniques and scriptures to teach you. After that, I may leave.”

Half a month later,

the day of the Seven Star Immortal Altar’s opening ceremony arrived.

Before that day, the four great immortal envoys, seven altar masters, and the devoted followers scattered across the lands would not appear openly, hiding in various places.

Only on the day of the altar’s opening would these evil cultivators emerge, going to specific locations to offer blood sacrifices to Jia Fugui and the flesh-and-blood monsters.

Jiang Min planned to use this occasion to capture all those evil cultivators in one sweep. With Jia Fugui dead, there was no reason for them to continue harming the mortal world. Perhaps many valuables could be seized in the process.

Hearing Jiang Min’s plan,

Jiang Yuanyi felt the weight on his shoulders grow heavier. He nodded solemnly, “Don’t worry, I will take good care of the family.”

“Second sister, you have a bright future. Go cultivate without worry.” He raised his hand and patted Jiang Min’s shoulder. “Big brother is proud of you.”

In the days that followed,

Jiang Min stayed at the Jiang residence, teaching Jiang Yuanyi common Five Spiritual Root techniques and some legitimate Daoist arts. Sometimes, she chatted with the elders, and took the third sister and second brother outside the city to ride the Taibai Boat, letting them experience the sensation of flying.

Feng Qi, having learned of her presence, requested a visit, which she gladly accepted. He quietly arrived at the Jiang household, and they discussed matters in the study for several hours.

In the end,

they agreed that Feng Qi would continue supporting Jiang Yuanyi to help him rise quickly through the ranks, and would mobilize the Feng family’s power to fully protect the Jiang family.

...

Half a month passed quietly.

One evening, after dinner, as everyone dispersed into the night, Jiang Min approached the study door. Clenching the Qiankun Bag tightly in her hand, she knocked.

“Big brother.”

Creak—

The door opened, and Jiang Yuanyi asked, “Second sister, what brings you here?”

In the flickering lamplight, his gaze fell upon the Qiankun Bag in Jiang Min’s hand, and a look of realization flashed across his face.

“I’m leaving.”

Jiang Min handed the Qiankun Bag to him.

“This kind of Qiankun Bag is a special magical treasure. Big brother, imprint your spiritual sense on it, so only you can open it. If anyone else tries to erase the imprint or forcibly open it, the bag will self-destruct.”

Jiang Yuanyi hesitated briefly, then accepted the bag and, as Jiang Min instructed, imprinted a trace of his spiritual sense onto it.

The contents appeared before his eyes:

spiritual stones, spiritual instruments, spiritual herbs, elixirs...

The treasures inside were so precious that even the well-informed Jiang Yuanyi felt they were almost too valuable to handle.

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“This jade pendant is made from a thousand-year-old mysterious jade. It contains a fragment of my spiritual sense and a sliver of sword energy.”

Jiang Min then produced a smoothly polished treasure jade.

Engraved on it was a blooming peach blossom branch.

“If you encounter danger, infuse your spiritual power into it. The sword energy inside is enough to kill a Qi Refinement Master three times over.”

“If something urgent happens and you need to reach me, break the pendant, and I will know.”

During these days,

she had done all she could for her family.

She set up a powerful defensive formation around the residence and taught Jiang Yuanyi how to control it.

She also took the soul essences of each family member to create life talismans.

She taught Jiang Yuanyi many techniques to allow him to surpass others in cultivation.

Yet,

all gatherings must end, and people must part.

With the day of the Seven Star Immortal Altar’s opening drawing near, she had to prepare early to capture those evil cultivators and bring closure to the Jia Fugui affair.

Jiang Yuanyi solemnly accepted the jade pendant, feeling its immense weight. He carefully stored it and asked, “Leaving now? Won’t you say goodbye to mother and father?”

“No, I’m leaving now.”

Jiang Min gave a self-deprecating chuckle and shook her head.

“I’m afraid that when it comes time to say goodbye, I’ll be too reluctant and troubled. Better to leave quietly like this.”

Seeing her resolve, Jiang Yuanyi opened his mouth but could find no words to stop her. He could only say earnestly, “Take care.”

“Big brother, take care.”

Jiang Min raised her hand in a salute.

Then, she turned and walked away, her figure melting into the night, solitary and determined, just as she had come.

Jiang Yuanyi watched her silhouette gradually disappear into the darkness, as if this reunion had been but a dream, and at its end was still farewell.

“Second sister, the path of immortality is hard to tread, but you will surely succeed.”

He looked toward the pitch-black night, only the vast expanse of stars above.

His second sister was no mere fish in a pond; she was meant to soar across this boundless sky.

“Big brother wishes you a heart free of worries, and all things to go as you desire.”

“May your journey span countless years, with spring in every season.”