The End of the Immortal Path

Xia Jin stared blankly at the person before her.

She was certain now more than ever: Jiang Man could only have achieved such a terrifying growth rate with Yu Wanyi’s investment.

If his investor had been Senior Brother Lu instead, the results would likely have been worlds apart.

But obtaining the Primordial Spirit Promotion Method was difficult enough to begin with.

And now, they had to deal with the Peak Master’s attitude on top of it all.

It was a nearly impossible task.

Yu Wanyi knew this as well.

But she still went to her master’s place.

She knelt and explained the reason for her visit.

"I can’t do anything about this," Fairy Huai Jing said, sounding quite helpless. "If Jiang Man had reached the required Realm on his own and applied, the process would be a bit tedious, but he would definitely be approved."

"But for me to help him apply for it now? That’s impossible."

"You don’t know Peak Master Bai very well. He would never personally contact those below him—his attitude alone is enough."

"He won’t remember those who target Jiang Man for him, but he will definitely remember anyone who helps Jiang Man instead."

"That’s why his attitude has such a significant effect."

"And with the higher-ups, anything that doesn’t strictly follow the rules will be blocked."

"Right now, Jiang Man’s Cultivation is insufficient, and he hasn’t participated in the grand competition. Under these circumstances, it would be difficult to get an application approved even under normal conditions."

"Let alone with a Peak Master watching his every move."

Yu Wanyi said with some regret, "Is there really no other way?"

Fairy Huai Jing looked at her disciple and sighed heavily. "You have that much faith in him?"

"Of course. I got lucky this time and found such a great investment. My future success is just around the corner," Yu Wanyi said earnestly. "His Dao companion’s judgment can’t be wrong."

"Then why don’t you ask his Dao companion for help?"

"Wouldn’t that make me, the investor, look useless?"

Fairy Huai Jing was so exasperated she almost laughed.

Finally, she sighed and said, "You have two choices."

Upon hearing this, Yu Wanyi straightened her kneeling posture and listened quietly.

"First, go find Ji Hao. He comes from a major family and will certainly have a way, but the price will not be small. Since he thinks highly of Jiang Man, he should be willing to help figure something out," Fairy Huai Jing said.

"And the second choice is to give up?" Yu Wanyi asked.

Fairy Huai Jing looked at her kneeling disciple and continued, "The second choice is to find your martial uncle. Try asking him. Although his status is not as high as a Peak Master’s, it’s rather special. He should be able to succeed."

"My martial uncle?" Yu Wanyi was a little shocked. "I burned down his house. Would he really help me?"

"It’s hard to say, but you can try. Pick one of the two," Fairy Huai Jing said.

Without the slightest hesitation, Yu Wanyi went to Xiang Tianlin’s residence and knelt once again. "Martial Uncle, I’ve come to admit my mistake."

Ren Qian, who had come to report on his work, was stunned.

’What kind of drama is this now?’

’She’s not setting fires anymore?’

’Or is she just waiting for a chance to light another one when no one’s looking?’

He ignored her, however, and walked straight inside.

Yu Wanyi even asked him to help announce her presence to the person inside.

A long time later, Ren Qian left, and Xiang Tianlin came out. He looked at the kneeling Yu Wanyi and asked the reason for her visit.

After a moment, Xiang Tianlin shook his head. "Go back. I won’t help you with this matter."

"So you really can do it, Martial Uncle?" Yu Wanyi was a little surprised.

"Go back," Xiang Tianlin said casually.

Yu Wanyi wore a serious expression. "Martial Uncle, just tell me what you need me to do. What if I can do it?"

Xiang Tianlin looked at Yu Wanyi and said, "Do you know the consequences?"

Yu Wanyi was confused.

"Peak Master Bai’s targeting has some effect on me, but not much. He can’t do anything to me, but do you think he can’t do anything to you? Although you’ve been accepted as a Direct Disciple, you still have to participate in the assessments. This affects your future resources," Xiang Tianlin said earnestly. "As soon as I help Jiang Man, the path ahead will become difficult for you. For others, this might be a chance to temper themselves, but don’t you know your own personality? After the Primordial Spirit Realm, you’ll find it nearly impossible to make any progress."

Hearing this, Yu Wanyi said nonchalantly, "Martial Uncle, just state your conditions. No matter how fast I grow, it’s not as fast as Jiang Man. As long as he’s fast enough, no one will be able to suppress him in the future. So how could they possibly suppress me?"

"I will become the ultimate legend of the investment world, a myth that never fades."

Xiang Tianlin was stunned. "You’re obsessed."

Finally, he sighed. "If that’s the case, then I’ll set a condition. If you can fulfill it, I can help him apply for the Primordial Spirit Promotion Method."

Yu Wanyi took out a notebook and prepared to write seriously. "Go on, Martial Uncle."

"A long time ago, your master wrote me a letter. She said she gave it to me, but I never received it. Go ask your master where the letter is," Xiang Tianlin said.

Yu Wanyi immediately went to find Fairy Huai Jing.

"The letter?" Fairy Huai Jing said calmly. "I sent it."

At Xiang Tianlin’s residence, Yu Wanyi ran back to relay the message.

Xiang Tianlin shook his head. "I never received it."

Yu Wanyi immediately ran back again.

Fairy Huai Jing: "Just an excuse."

Yu Wanyi kept running.

Xiang Tianlin said earnestly, "I really didn’t receive it. Since that’s the case, have your master write it again."

Yu Wanyi went back again.

Fairy Huai Jing: "It was too long ago. I don’t remember."

Xiang Tianlin: "The general content will do."

Fairy Huai Jing: "Heh."

Yu Wanyi returned to Xiang Tianlin’s residence and said, "Martial Uncle, that was my master’s reply."

Xiang Tianlin wasn’t surprised. He just said, "I see. Let’s just drop it, then. You should go back."

With that, he returned to his house.

Yu Wanyi was completely bewildered.

’So I ran around all day just to get this answer?’

In a fit of anger, she set a fire and then ran off.

She went to her master to receive her punishment.

After receiving a fine of three thousand Spiritual Source, she went back to the jail to turn herself in. While there, she found Jiang Man, figuring she could only have him ask Ji Hao for help now.

"Your martial uncle made things difficult for you by asking you to find a letter that was lost long ago?" Jiang Man was a bit surprised.

He had heard Miss Ji Meng mention Senior Sister Yu’s martial uncle before.

As for seeking out Mr. Ji, that was definitely not an option. Peak Master Bai’s goal was likely to force Mr. Ji’s hand.

Not dwelling on these thoughts, Jiang Man asked, "Is your martial uncle named Xiang Tianlin?"

Yu Wanyi nodded. "Yes, he is."

Jiang Man took a letter out of his Storage Treasure and said, "I just so happen to have a letter right here."

Seeing the envelope, Yu Wanyi froze. "What a coincidence!"

’I set that fire too soon.’

She took the envelope and was astonished when she saw the handwriting. "This is my master’s handwriting. Does this letter really exist?"

She checked it and saw the envelope was still sealed.

"Then I’ll take it to my martial uncle to have a look." No longer hesitating, Yu Wanyi quickly left.

「Elsewhere.」

Xiang Tianlin looked at the fire consuming his residence, then at the approaching Yu Wanyi, and sighed. "Not only did you set a fire, but you’ve come back to gloat, too?"

"You misunderstand, Martial Uncle." Yu Wanyi immediately produced the envelope. "I found the letter. It’s really my master’s handwriting, and it’s addressed to you personally."

Xiang Tianlin froze, finding it hard to believe.

He had always believed the letter didn’t exist and was just deliberately making things difficult for Yu Wanyi.

He wanted her to realize the difficulty and give up.

He never expected it to be real.

He looked at it and said suspiciously, "You didn’t secretly write this yourself, did you?"

"No, this letter looks quite old, and I don’t know what’s inside," Yu Wanyi explained.

Xiang Tianlin looked at the handwriting. It indeed didn’t look recent; it was much more immature.

After a moment’s hesitation, he opened it to see.

Upon reading it, he stood frozen to the spot, silent for a long, long time.

Finally, he let out a heavy sigh.

"Martial Uncle? What did my master write?" Yu Wanyi asked, curious to see for herself.

"It’s nothing." Xiang Tianlin sighed heavily again. "Where did you get this letter?"

"Jiang Man gave it to me. I don’t know where he got it," Yu Wanyi answered truthfully.

Xiang Tianlin was a little surprised, then said, "Help me ask him where the envelope came from. Also, leave the matter of the Promotion Skill to me. But you need to prepare yourself mentally."

"The road ahead won’t be easy."

"Also, does your master know that I have the letter?"

Yu Wanyi shook her head.

"Don’t tell her for now," Xiang Tianlin said.

Yu Wanyi was extremely curious. ’What on earth did the letter say?’