The morning after agreeing to become Chong Xuansheng’s retainer.

Jiang Wang had already finished his morning exercises and was carefully using his Dao Yuan to cleanse the Gate of Heaven and Earth, making it manifest more clearly in preparation for his next promotion.

Cultivation is a work of accumulation, and cannot be neglected.

Now that his nine galaxies of Dao vortices were constantly spinning, and the Star-Coiling Spirit Serpent was extraordinarily agile, he didn’t need to worry about Dao Yuan reserves.

At this moment, there was a knock on the door.

“Come in.”

Before Jiang Wang could finish speaking, while he was still sitting in meditation on the bed, Chong Xuansheng’s lump of fat had already rolled to his front.

His face was full of smiles, and he conjured three jade slips from his hand as if by magic: “The wood-attribute offensive Dao techniques you wanted. All of them are Grade B Upper, the limit for the Heaven Piercing Realm. The best of the best!”

Since he had decided to be Chong Xuansheng’s retainer for a while, Jiang Wang naturally wouldn’t be polite with him. Last night, he had requested a Grade B Upper wood-attribute Dao technique for imprinting in his Heaven Piercing Palace.

This was the disadvantage of being alone.

If it were a disciple of a famous sect, they would have already chosen the Dao technique to imprint before advancing. Unlike him, who had been in the Heaven Piercing Realm for so long, but the slot for the second instant-cast Dao technique was still vacant, unable to improve his combat power in time, relying only on a Flame Flower to cope.

But after becoming Chong Xuansheng’s retainer, only half a night had passed. Chong Xuansheng had obtained the required Dao techniques, and three of them at once.

This fat man clearly had eyes full of expectation for praise, but spoke very lightly: “My Chongxuan family doesn’t have a very deep understanding of wood-attribute Dao techniques. Among the Grade B Upper techniques, only two are ones I think are pretty good. The other one I asked a friend for. Take your pick, and if none of them suit you, I’ll go look again.”

As Jiang Wang took the jade slips to examine them, he casually said, “Your friend is quite capable.”

Chong Xuansheng didn’t care whether he could sit down or not, and squeezed next to him, saying meaningfully, “It was only after coming out of the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm that I realized I had so many friends.”

This was to reassure Jiang Wang, telling him that they were good friends who had gone through thick and thin together.

Jiang Wang didn’t care much about that. His attention had already been attracted by the three jade slips.

It wasn’t that he was dissatisfied, but that he was too satisfied!

So satisfied that he didn’t know which one to choose for a moment.

The Dao techniques recorded on the three jade slips were Flower Sea, Crown of Thorns, and Tiger Binding.

Flower Sea leaned towards toxicity, with hallucinatory effects, and was very suitable for group battles. If he could imprint Flower Sea, it would be like always being able to spread out a battlefield that was favorable to him. It could be said that with this one technique alone, he wouldn’t fear being besieged.

Crown of Thorns looked like a defensive Dao technique, but it was actually a buffing Dao technique. Its effect was to stimulate potential. After using this technique, the user’s next Dao technique would have its power increased by 20 to 30%!

Don’t underestimate this 30%. For a Grade B Upper Dao technique, it could directly increase its power to almost that of a Grade A Dao technique.

And for Grade C Upper Dao techniques, such as Flame Flower, it could directly increase its power to that of a Grade B Middle.

Tiger Binding was a controlling Dao technique.

Heaven and earth have the five elements, and the human body has the five energies. Wood-attribute Yuan power not only fills the space between heaven and earth, but the human body also contains wood qi. The principle of the Tiger Binding technique is to draw out the wood qi from the opponent’s body and use it to bind the opponent.

Of course, the specific effect varies depending on the opponent’s control over their body.

For example, the effect of this technique would be completely different when used against Jiang Wang before mastering the Four Spirits Body Tempering Art and after mastering it.

But in any case, as a controlling Dao technique with almost no room for dodging, the excellence of Tiger Binding was beyond doubt.

The three Dao techniques that Chong Xuansheng had taken out were all top-quality. Among the Grade B Upper Dao techniques, they were comparable to Flame Flower among the Grade C Dao techniques.

The so-called top-quality refers to those Dao techniques whose value has exceeded the scope of their grade. They are very rare, and many cultivators may not even see one in their lifetime.

This is more precious than a Dao technique of a higher grade, because it is combat power that can be formed in the current realm.

I’m afraid it would be difficult for even the Qinghe County Dao Academy to produce such precious Dao techniques, let alone three at once.

Is this what he means by “not having a very deep understanding of wood-attribute Dao techniques”?

This is a blatant display of wealth!

Jiang Wang really wanted to beat up Chong Xuansheng’s fat, but then he thought that these Dao techniques were all being taken out for him to choose from, and he couldn’t help but feel refreshed.

After repeated consideration, Jiang Wang accepted the jade slip recording Tiger Binding.

For him, this was the Dao technique that best fit his current combat system. It could perfectly match his attack methods and maximize his combat power.

Chong Xuansheng smiled and stuffed the remaining two jade slips back to him: “Remember to return the jade slips to me after you’ve learned them. These are all original copies, not replicas.”

All three of these Dao techniques were actually given to Jiang Wang!

Whether it was out of friendship or as an emotional investment in a so-called retainer, Chong Xuansheng’s gesture was undoubtedly generous.

These were top-quality Grade B Dao techniques, not some common goods. Their value even exceeded that of ordinary Grade A Dao techniques.

And he gave away three of them at once.

Jiang Wang didn’t say much and directly accepted the three jade slips.

His word was his promise. As long as it was his promise, he would do his best to fulfill it.

Putting aside the friendship, from an investment perspective alone, no matter what Chong Xuansheng invested in him, he would definitely show his value and give Chong Xuansheng a sufficient return.

“Oh right, I have another gift for you.” After Jiang Wang put away the jade slips, Chong Xuansheng poked his head out and waved to the outside.

Fourteen, wearing armor, walked in from outside the door, holding a jade box in her hands.

After all, he had seen her many times, so Jiang Wang smiled as a greeting.

Unexpectedly, Fourteen also nodded to him.

He had thought that this iron-clad person wouldn’t respond to anyone other than Chong Xuansheng. It seemed that Fourteen also recognized his importance to Chong Xuansheng.

“What is this?” Jiang Wang asked.

Chong Xuansheng put the jade box into Jiang Wang’s hands, his eyes narrowed so much that they were no longer visible: “Open it and see.”

Jiang Wang silently moved to the side to distance himself before opening the jade box.

What caught his eye was a jade-green, dripping fruit.

It was shaped like an apricot and had green patterns.

Just looking at it made him feel refreshed and full of vitality. The fragrance was even more refreshing and filled the room.

“Snap!”

Chong Xuansheng slammed the jade box shut and explained, “This thing is ripe. You have to take it right away, or the medicinal properties will be lost.”

Jiang Wang’s heart stirred. He looked at Chong Xuansheng and didn’t say anything for a moment.

“Don’t look at me so moved. Hahaha.” Chong Xuansheng laughed awkwardly and said, “I asked people to get this Longevity Fruit a long time ago. Because I wasn’t sure if I could get it, I didn’t tell you in advance.”

“Eat it. Increasing your lifespan by ten years shouldn’t be a problem.”

This time Jiang Wang was really touched.

The reason why he worked so hard, never relaxed, and couldn’t bear to rest for a moment was largely because:

Time was the thing he lacked the most.

He knew that his lifespan was damaged.

However, anything that could increase lifespan was extremely precious.

He had previously obtained a Life-Nourishing Pill in You Country, which increased his lifespan by one year, but the effect was only a drop in the bucket. Even if it wasn’t for Yin Guan, he might not have been able to take that Life-Nourishing Pill away.

This Longevity Fruit increased lifespan tenfold, but its value was more than just tenfold?

Such a rare thing couldn’t have been obtained by Chong Xuansheng overnight. The operation must have taken time.

In other words, Chong Xuansheng probably saw that his lifespan was damaged as soon as he met him. Then he immediately mobilized his connections to find longevity treasures.

This preparation was made before they entered the Heavenly Mansion Secret Realm, and even before he agreed to help Chong Xuansheng compete for the position of head of the family.

This kindness was more precious than the Longevity Fruit itself.

“Brother Chongxuan, this…” Jiang Wang didn’t know what to say for a moment.

Chong Xuansheng stopped him: “Don’t say anything. You deserve it.”

The fat man looked at him and repeated with a firm tone: “You, Jiang Wang, absolutely deserve it.”

He was about to unleash his eloquence to deepen his relationship with Jiang Wang.

Suddenly, he sensed something and turned his head abruptly.

“Who’s there?”