The End of the Immortal Path

Cloud Mist Peak.

Jiang Man was still pondering how to obtain a Top-grade Skill.

He had been under rather strict supervision lately, but he could still navigate the Sect’s official channels.

It wasn’t an issue.

But through Sect channels, how could one obtain a Top-grade Skill?

Judging by the situation in the Outer Sect, participating in the annual competition and placing in the top ranks offered a chance to get a Top-grade Skill.

The Inner Sect would be more difficult, but it wasn’t impossible if he ranked at the top of their competition.

The only problem was that he was currently in the Outer Sect and couldn’t participate in the Inner Sect’s competition.

Besides, even with the competitions, he would have to participate twice.

He was missing a Top-grade Body Refining Skill and a Top-grade Visualization Skill.

The Simple Cultivation Method’s progress was too slow; it was a real waste of his Talent.

It was a shame he hadn’t unlocked more of his Magic Skill Talent, or he could have focused on practicing Magic Skills.

As he was pondering, he suddenly saw Senior Sister Yu Wanyi flying toward him on her sword.

"Senior Sister, you’re out?" Jiang Man asked, a little surprised, as she landed.

"I have to go back soon," Yu Wanyi said gracefully. "But thanks to you, I get to stay a little longer."

Jiang Man said awkwardly, "It was all your own effort, Senior Sister."

Yu Wanyi shot him a look. "Still being so polite? I came to ask you a few questions."

Jiang Man’s expression turned serious. "I will tell you everything I know."

’Senior Sister Yu really has suffered.’

Yu Wanyi took out a portrait and said, "Do you know this person?"

Jiang Man looked at the portrait and nodded without hesitation. "Miss Ji Meng."

Hearing this, Yu Wanyi stared intently at Jiang Man. "Is she your partner?"

Hearing this question, Jiang Man froze for a moment.

He didn’t know whether to nod or shake his head.

Before he could respond, Yu Wanyi unrolled another scroll. "Do you know this person?"

She had just drawn it. It was a bit crude, but the person’s features were distinct.

"Xiaoqing, Ji Meng’s Maid," Jiang Man answered again.

’So, Ji Meng’s Maid. I’ve been had,’ Yu Wanyi thought, before immediately asking, "Is *she* your partner?"

"No," Jiang Man said, shaking his head.

With that, Yu Wanyi put her things away. "I understand now. You’ve made yourself very clear."

Jiang Man was taken aback. ’What did I say?’

"I’m still fighting to get resources for you. Is there anything you particularly need?" Yu Wanyi asked.

"I need Top-grade Skills. A Top-grade Body Refining Skill and a Top-grade Visualization Skill," Jiang Man told her honestly.

"Top-grade Skills?" Yu Wanyi thought for a moment. "I asked around on my way here. Your ranking in the Immortal Mansion was very high, so there’s a good chance you can get one Top-grade Skill. Which one do you want first?"

"Does it make a difference?" Jiang Man asked.

"It helps me arrange things for the resource competition that will get you the corresponding Top-grade Skill. Also, it’s best to cultivate skills from the same series. What’s your Golden Core Skill?" Yu Wanyi asked.

Jiang Man answered honestly, "All Rivers Flow into the Sea."

"The Hundred Rivers Series?" Yu Wanyi nodded. "I see. In that case, if you get the chance this time, do you want the Body Refining Skill or the Visualization Skill?"

Jiang Man thought for a moment before saying, "The Body Refining Skill."

A Body Refining Skill could directly increase his raw power. He didn’t have much time to spend on Magic Skills, so he had to start with his Physical Body.

"Alright, I’ll figure something out. By the way, your resources were suspended for a while, but you can still collect this month’s," Yu Wanyi reminded him kindly.

Then she left.

Seeing how rushed she was, Jiang Man forgot to ask for an advance.

But on second thought, with all his expenses now under the Law Enforcement Hall’s surveillance, the idea of getting an advance faded.

Meanwhile, the first thing Yu Wanyi did after leaving was go to the outside of Ji Meng’s courtyard.

"You’re here?" Qing Dai appeared silently by Yu Wanyi’s side, just like before.

The two of them looked like they were secretly observing Ji Meng’s courtyard.

"You’re not going to call someone to arrest me, are you?" Yu Wanyi asked warily.

"Of course not!" Qing Dai said earnestly. "We have a bond. We’re on the same side now. Here, this is for you. Something good I smuggled out."

As she spoke, Qing Dai took out a packet of tea leaves.

Yu Wanyi looked at the tea leaves, puzzled. "What kind of tea is it?"

"It’s very expensive. I wouldn’t give it to just anyone," Qing Dai said, stuffing it into Yu Wanyi’s hands. "Now, hurry up and tell me what you found.

"We’re good friends now, in the same boat.

"We have to share information."

Yu Wanyi felt it was strange. ’We’re suddenly on the same side?’

’Is she always this chummy?’

She couldn’t even bring herself to ask for Spiritual Source, as the tea was already in her hand.

Pushing the thought aside, Yu Wanyi honestly relayed her findings.

In any case, the other woman didn’t seem like an enemy, so this was fine.

"I can now confirm that your young miss is Jiang Man’s partner," Yu Wanyi said with conviction.

Qing Dai was slightly taken aback. "How do you know who I am?"

"I just drew a picture of you and asked Jiang Man if he recognized you," Yu Wanyi said frankly.

Qing Dai couldn’t help but admire her. "You’re pretty clever. Quick, tell me how you confirmed it."

"You don’t know?" Yu Wanyi asked, curious.

Qing Dai nodded. "Of course I don’t. How much can a mere Maid like me know about my miss’s affairs? I have to rely on my friends."

Yu Wanyi didn’t overthink it and began to explain in detail. "Today, I took your young miss’s portrait to Jiang Man and asked if he knew her. He said he did."

"Is there anything wrong with that?" Qing Dai’s eyes filled with confusion.

Yu Wanyi said, rather pleased with herself, "Then I asked him a second question: was she his partner? He hesitated."

Looking at the other woman’s thoughtful expression, Yu Wanyi continued, "Then, I showed him your portrait and asked the same two questions.

"For the first question, he told me who you were. For the second question, he denied it outright.

"This means that while there’s some uncertainty regarding your young miss, she is definitely his partner.

"Otherwise, he would have just denied it."