Martial Saint with Passives

Chapter 470: Chapter 240: Daoist Wu Wei’s Gift

HUFF…

He rubbed his slightly throbbing temples, but his eyes were filled with excitement.

‘One hour, twenty-two techniques!’

Twenty-two brand-new weapon-based Qi Blood Realm Techniques!

If he had bought them individually, it would have cost one hundred and ten points. He had only spent twenty. It was an absolute steal!

Jiang Che didn’t get greedy and pay for more time.

After all, these twenty-two techniques were more than enough for him to digest for a while.

After returning the Secret Manuals to their places, Jiang Che walked out of the quiet room, bowed once more to the old Daoist behind the counter, and then strode out of the Scripture Pavilion.

Watching Jiang Che’s departing figure, the old Daoist lifted his head from his book and muttered in puzzlement:

“Flipping through more than twenty books in an hour… Is this kid here to read, or just to flip through them for fun?”

But he soon shook his head, paid it no more mind, and continued to immerse himself in his ancient tome.

…

「A few days later.」

Chuyang Peak, C Seventy-Two Courtyard.

Jiang Che had just finished his Cultivation and was about to get up and stretch his limbs.

Suddenly, a gentle and refined voice came from outside the courtyard.

“Is Junior Brother Jiang Che present? Would you come out for a moment?”

The voice was not loud, yet it seemed to ring directly in his ears, focused and unwavering, revealing the speaker’s profound Cultivation.

Jiang Che’s heart stirred. He found it strange.

‘Looking for me?’

He was a stranger in the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect and couldn’t think of anyone who would specifically come looking for him.

With a trace of doubt, Jiang Che walked out of his room.

At the courtyard gate stood a young man dressed in a moon-white brocade robe, a Cyan Jade Pendant hanging from his waist, and an extraordinary air about him.

The man appeared to be about thirty years old, with a handsome face and a faint smile playing on his lips.

However, when Jiang Che’s [True: All-Seeing Eye] quietly activated and scanned the man, his pupils couldn’t help but shrink abruptly.

‘What a terrifying aura!’

Beneath the man’s seemingly gentle exterior, the True Qi within his body was as vast and boundless as a deep ocean, condensed to the absolute extreme!

The pressure he faintly emitted was no less than that of Elder Xuan Cheng!

‘A high-tier True Master! At least an expert at the Ninth Layer of the True Master Realm or above!’

Awe filled Jiang Che’s heart. A figure of this caliber could establish their own sect in the outside world; within the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect, they were definitely no ordinary disciple.

He didn’t dare to be disrespectful and quickly stepped forward, cupping his hands in a salute.

“I am Jiang Che. May I ask your name, Senior Brother? And what matter brings you to me?”

The young man looked Jiang Che up and down, a flash of appreciation in his eyes, and smiled.

“My name is Song Yuan. I’ve taken the liberty of visiting today on the orders of our Grandmaster, specifically to deliver something to you.”

“Grandmaster?”

Jiang Che was slightly taken aback.

Song Yuan smiled and explained, “The very same Daoist Wu Wei who brought you into the Sect.”

“So it’s Grandmaster Wu Wei!”

Jiang Che understood at once.

Back during the Celestial Strategy Guard selection in the Capital City, he had chosen the Myriad Phenomena Dao Sect, and Daoist Wu Wei had promised publicly that he would be well taken care of.

It seemed this was the benefit that big shot had promised!

Song Yuan then took out an exquisite wooden box, crafted from some unknown Spirit Wood, and handed it over.

“Junior Brother Jiang, this is something Grandmaster prepared especially for you. Please take it.”

Jiang Che quickly accepted it with both hands. He didn’t open it on the spot, but instead bowed again to express his thanks.

“I’ve troubled Senior Brother Song to make this trip. This disciple thanks Grandmaster Wu Wei for his generosity, and I thank you as well, Senior Brother!”

“It’s no trouble, just running an errand.”

Song Yuan waved his hand, then gave Jiang Che a deep look, his tone becoming meaningful.

“Junior Brother Jiang, His Eminence the Grandmaster holds you in high regard. He asked me to pass on a message to you.”

“When the one-year assessment period is over and it’s time to choose a Branch, the Grandmaster hopes you will give priority to Spirit Void Peak.”

At this, Song Yuan paused and added, “Of course, this is just a suggestion. The final choice is up to you. The Sect’s rules don’t force such things.”

Hearing this, Jiang Che’s thoughts stirred, and he asked tentatively:

“Could it be that Grandmaster Wu Wei…”

Song Yuan nodded and said with pride, “That’s right. His Eminence the Grandmaster is the current Vein Master of Spirit Void Peak!”

“So that’s how it is…”

Jiang Che was a little surprised by Daoist Wu Wei’s identity.

However, he didn’t immediately give a definitive answer to the invitation.

After all, the four major Branches each had their own strengths, and he still needed time to understand and weigh his options to see which one was best suited for his development.

Although Daoist Wu Wei intended to nurture him, if he wasn’t suited for Spirit Void Peak’s Cultivation Techniques, it wouldn’t be good for his future development.

He pondered for a moment before answering cautiously:

“Thank you for Grandmaster Wu Wei’s generosity. It’s just that this junior brother is a newcomer and still unfamiliar with the Sect. This matter requires careful consideration. When the assessment period is over, I will definitely consider it seriously.”

Seeing that he neither refused outright nor blindly agreed, but instead appeared quite level-headed, the look of appreciation in Song Yuan’s eyes deepened.

“Good. In that case, I’ll look forward to your performance. Farewell.”

With that said, Song Yuan didn’t linger. He turned, took a step, and his figure instantly transformed into a streak of light, disappearing at the end of the mountain path.

After seeing the Senior Brother off, Jiang Che returned to his room with the wooden box.

Closing the door and windows, he sat cross-legged on the couch and carefully opened the exquisite wooden box.

CLICK.

The lid opened, and a clear, cool medicinal fragrance instantly filled the entire room.

Inside the box lay a crystal-clear Jade Bottle, its surface shimmering with a faint spiritual light.

Beneath the Jade Bottle was a slip of paper.

Jiang Che picked up the slip of paper first and unfolded it. It detailed the name, effects, and method of consumption for the Elixir Pills in the bottle.