Chapter 1377: Chapter 66: Those who Admire as a Guest
Yun Country, Lingxiao Secret Land.
A plain intertwined with clouds and fog.
Jiang Anan was having a staring contest with the little grey dog.
“Ah, is it called Stupid Grey?” Jiang Anan’s eyes were fixed on the dog, but she asked her brother instead.
Jiang Wang was rather pleased with himself: “How’s that? Isn’t the na fitting?”
As a six-year-old with her own judgnt, Jiang Anan hesitantly said, “It probably doesn’t like it…”
“Stupid Grey!” Jiang Wang called out.
Woof woof woof!
The little grey dog imdiately stood upright, wagging its tail and barking excitedly.
“How about that?” Jiang Wang looked smugly at his sister.
After leaving the Star Moon Plain, he went straight to Yun Country.
Zhongxuan Sheng had told him to feel free to travel and explore, but he really wasn’t the idle type. Apart from cultivation, he only cultivated more. The mont he found ti, he rushed to his sister’s side.
Collecting delicacies from various places was certainly not neglected; the golden-threaded treasure robe he wore close to his skin was also superb. But the core gift was the little grey dog that had been trained quite well during the journey.
Clearly, Jiang Anan was extrely satisfied with this gift.
She did have so doubts about the dog’s na, but seeing its sheer joy, those doubts vanished into the clouds, and she burst out laughing.
Ye Qingyu, watching the sibling duo’s amusing antics from the side, smiled silently.
In fact, this kind of simple happiness is rather rare for Transcendent Cultivators.
Suddenly, there was an explosion in the clouds—”What kind of ridiculous na is that!”
A stream of clouds dissipated, and down leapt a foreign beast with fur resembling a cloud tuft, a water orb hanging from its slender tail. It spoke human words, exuding extre disdain.
Jiang Wang politely clasped his hands and said, “This must be Senior A-Chou? Truly extraordinary! At first eting, I am already captivated by your presence. I’m Jiang Wang, Anan’s elder brother, and I deeply appreciate your care for her.”
A-Chou chuckled dryly: “Indeed, it’s our first eting… but I’ve often heard Anan ntion you.”
Ye Qingyu chid in, interrupting their pleasantries: “Uncle Chou, what brings you here?”
A-Chou naturally couldn’t admit he ca to supervise them, so his eyes darted slyly: “I’m here to play with Anan!”
“Alright.” Ye Qingyu said with a warm smile, “Then don’t take Anan too far.”
A-Chou froze briefly. I didn’t say I was taking Anan out to play, did I?
Can’t we just have fun right here?
“No!” Jiang Anan chirped: “I want to stay with my brother!”
Jiang Wang grinned from ear to ear.
Just as he was about to offer so praise, Jiang Anan dashed away, grabbed Stupid Grey, and began enthusiastically rubbing its head.
Stupid Grey didn’t resist, squinting contentedly.
A-Chou sighed in relief but feigned regret: “Ah well, no matter. I can stay nearby and keep you company.”
Moved by A-Chou’s consistent companionship with Jiang Anan, Jiang Wang started a conversation: “Senior A-Chou, earlier you ntioned having so issues with Stupid Grey’s na?”
A-Chou wasn’t nearly as polite to him. He glared and said, “Do you think if it were Jiang Wang or Jiang Stupid, which sounds better?”
“Uh…” Jiang Wang replied awkwardly, “That’s not quite the sa comparison… But Stupid Grey really loves its na!”
A-Chou wistfully said, “When I didn’t know what ‘Chou’ ant, I was quite happy too.”
“Whoever nad you really wasn’t too considerate.” Jiang Wang expressed empathy and added, “I feel you’re quite dashing and charming. You should be called A-Beautiful instead.”
A-Chou remained silent for a long ti before responding, “I’m male.”
“Well then, A-Dashing works. Or even A-Handso,” Jiang Wang enthusiastically suggested.
Ye Qingyu cleared her throat at this point and interrupted Jiang Soone’s increasingly reckless remarks.
She turned to A-Chou and said, “Uncle Chou, wasn’t Tayun Lake recently stocked with new fish species? Why haven’t you gone to check them out?”
“What?”
A-Chou’s voice abruptly shot up, scaring the little grey dog playing nearby with Anan. Its front legs buckled, and it rolled three tis in succession.
“A matter this important, Ye Xiaohua actually kept it from ?”
Without another word, he darted into the sky: “To Tayun Lake!”
To hell with his supervision task. Ye Xiaohua isn’t even human!
Having A-Chou do missions and withholding fish from him—despicable!
The clouds scattered, the skies opened, and A-Chou dashed away like the wind.
Jiang Wang looked at the little grey dog happily trotting behind Jiang Anan and furrowed his brows.
“Do you think…” Being soone who could take advice, he asked Ye Qingyu, “Should I change Stupid Grey’s na?”
Ye Qingyu chuckled: “The na is already set, how could you change it casually? It hasn’t developed spiritual intelligence, don’t let it make you overthink. Besides, Stupid Grey is a great na—quite adorable.”
Jiang Wang was comforted: “Really?”
Ye Qingyu was just about to respond when suddenly another voice sounded—
“Ha, isn’t this the most illustrious Inner Mansion cultivator Jiang Qingyang?”
A dashing man dressed in white descended from the clouds with an air of grace.
Ye Qingyu instinctively placed her hand over her forehead.
Jiang Wang, who had been sitting cross-legged beside Ye Qingyu, quickly stood up and bowed: “Greetings, True Man Ye Lingxiao!”
Humbly, he said: “In the presence of the ‘Unmatched Among Various Countries Through All Ti, Most Heroic through Ages’ True Man Ye, how could Jiang Wang dare call himself number one?”
This flattering remark made him quite proud.
But Ye Lingxiao raised his sword-like brows: “Are you mocking ?”
To be fair, given Inner Mansion rankings, Jiang Wang could genuinely be considered “Unmatched Among Various Countries,” and potentially even “Most Heroic through Ages.”
As for True Man Ye Lingxiao, though… Compared to the likes of Xiang Fengzhi in his youth, he still fell short. Far from being “Unmatched.”
Jiang Wang felt aggrieved—he had carefully rembered this elder’s long-famous phrase and was sincerely buttering him up for better rapport. How could repeating his own words turn into ridicule?
“Father!” Ye Qingyu also stood up, stomping the ground of clouds in frustration.
“Why are you calling ?” Ye Lingxiao feigned confusion before turning back to probe Jiang Soone: “What brings you to Lingxiao Pavilion today?”
His handso face blood with mischievous delight: “What, got kicked out of Qi Country?”
“Father!” Ye Qingyu called out again.
“Why so loud?” Ye Lingxiao rolled his eyes: “Your father’s not deaf!”
The elder’s shaless antics left Ye Qingyu montarily helpless, puffing up her cheeks in irritation.
But Ye Lingxiao kept his gaze locked on Jiang Wang, not sparing her a glance.
Jiang Wang showed no discomfort and explained openly: “There were indeed so troubles in Qi Country, but they have already been dealt with. You should be receiving word about it very soon.”
“Young man, let give you so advice.” True Man Ye spoke with the air of experience, his hands clasped behind his back: “Don’t let a minor accomplishnt cloud your judgnt and make you arrogant. I hear you even want to take Anan to Qi Country? At your current shaky state, you’d struggle to take care of yourself!”
Jiang Wang could only reply, “True Man’s teachings are valuable.”
Ye Lingxiao continued, “Jiang Anan is a True Disciple of our Lingxiao Pavilion. It’s my responsibility to ensure her safety, don’t you agree?”
“I am indebted to your care,” Jiang Wang said.
“No need for pleasantries.” Ye Lingxiao waved dismissively, “It’s my duty; I won’t shirk it!”
“Thus,” he glanced at Jiang Wang, “you can temporarily forget about taking Anan away. Young man, focus on developing your career and striving for success. When I decide you have the ability to protect yourself, co back and discuss this again. Alright?”
“Uh…” Jiang Wang hesitated, “What qualifies as having the ability to protect oneself?”
Ye Lingxiao casually said, “Beating would suffice.”
Then he hastily added: “Alright, that settles it. I have matters to attend to, so I’m off!”
“Hey!” Jiang Wang opened his mouth to call out, but True Man Ye had already vanished without a trace.
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