I'm About to Die, Can't I Buff My Junior Sister's Strength?

174: Farewell, the white-clad figure departs from the mortal realm!”Yes, Lord Shen,” Uncle Fu replied respectfully, then paused to think before continuing, ”That old man was quite reasonable. Young Miss Qinger and the Family Head went with him voluntarily...”

Fearing that Shen Nian might worry, he spoke the truth.

Upon hearing this, Shen Nian nodded, looked up at the sky, and thought to himself, ”It seems it is time to change locations...”

Since the Daughter of Destiny has gone to the Upper Realm, it proves that future Opportunities will appear in the Upper Realm.

Immediately after, Shen Nian’s figure vanished from where he stood.

Uncle Fu hurriedly cupped his hands and said, ”Farewell, Lord Shen.”

”If anything happens, you may have the Heavenly Sword Sect intervene...”

Shen Nian’s final words reached Uncle Fu’s ears, and Uncle Fu immediately knelt on the ground in excitement.

”Thank you, Lord Shen!”

Two days passed in a flash.

At night, the bright moon hung high.

The Ninth Mountain was bustling with people; it had not been this lively in a long time. Long Stick Li was busy running back and forth, continuously serving delicacies and Spirit Wine, while Disciples from all levels watched on.

After today, the Ninth Mountain had clearly become a Holy Land for the Heavenly Sword Sect, and even the Great Xia!

All because the one living here was none other than Lord Shen!

”Sigh, I was rejected. Oh well, Chief Disciple it is then...” After Wang Cuihua received a clear reply from Shen Nian, she knew she could not give away her position as Sect Master, so she picked a spot and sat down with the various Mountain Revered Masters.

Meanwhile, in the villa, several young people were sitting at a table drinking and eating.

They were Xia Youyue, Lin Qingyue, Murong Chen, Wang Damu, Ji Ba, and Jiang Churan, who hadn’t appeared until now but joined in when it was time to eat.

After three rounds of drinks, some were already blurry-eyed from intoxication.

Sitting in the very center, Shen Nian drank silently.

”Brother Shen, I toast to your awesomeness!” Murong Chen slurred, then downed the drink in one gulp, clearly already drunk.

”Ugh, what kind of compliment is that? Can’t you be a bit more cultured?” Wang Damu said with a laugh.

After drinking, Murong Chen ignored Wang Damu and leaned close to Shen Nian, whispering, ”Brother Shen, do you see the one sitting opposite? That is my sister, Murong Guoguo...”

Shen Nian glanced at Murong Chen, then followed his gaze and looked up.

He saw.

Jiang Churan was eating with great relish, her cheeks bulging, yet her chopsticks kept picking up more food. Honestly, the cooking at the Heavenly Sword Sect was quite good; this plate of fish-flavored shredded pork was truly delicious.

”Sigh, you...” The Nine Tribulations Sword Spirit was speechless. She had intended for Jiang Churan to interact with Shen Nian, since her good-for-nothing younger brother seemed to have a good relationship with him.

She also wanted to take a good look at what exactly was fishy about Shen Nian’s talent for the Dao of the Sword.

Why was it that someone with seemingly average talent could comprehend the Dao of the Sword at such an abnormally fast speed?

However, the Nine Tribulations Sword Spirit had underestimated Jiang Churan. Everything had been agreed upon at first, but once the food was served, Jiang Churan completely threw it all to the back of her mind, acting like a starving ghost reincarnated.

At the same time, everyone had been watching Shen Nian, and upon noticing his gaze, they followed it.

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet.

Suddenly sensing something, she looked up and saw everyone around her staring at her. Jiang Churan quickly withdrew her chopsticks, put down the last bit of shredded meat, and said timidly, ”I thought you all weren’t eating anymore...”

”Uh...” Murong Chen felt a bit awkward and immediately sent a voice transmission: ”Brother Shen, my sister is great in every way, except for being a bit of a glutton. Try looking at it differently; isn’t this easier to handle than other women? Others would demand Spirit Stones and Medicinal Pills from you, and some even require you to be considerate and gentle. How troublesome that would be!”

”My sister is different; as long as she has something to eat, that’s enough!”

Upon hearing this, the corner of Shen Nian’s mouth twitched, and he picked up his wine cup and rose to leave.

Shen Nian couldn’t say he had a crush on Jiang Churan, but a beautiful woman who was also the Daughter of Destiny was hard to dislike.

However, whether it was fated for her to become his Junior Sister or something else, Shen Nian would not intentionally do anything about it. Xia Youyue was the same, and naturally, Jiang Churan was too.

After walking a few steps.

By a rockery, Lin Qingyue had somehow slipped away to drink alone, a look of nostalgia in his eyes.

”Drinking alone?”

Lin Qingyue glanced at the White-robed Figure beside him, smiled, and sipped his wine, saying, ”If I’m not mistaken, Junior Brother Shen, you must be planning to leave, right?”

He had long realized that, given Shen Nian’s personality, why would he suddenly invite them to eat?

It was simply a farewell before his departure.

Come to think of it, although he had a carefree personality, he didn’t actually have many close friends in the Heavenly Sword Sect, but Shen Nian was one of them, especially after they were both hammered back in the day and helped each other leave...

”Yes,” Shen Nian nodded.

”When?”

”Tomorrow.”

”So soon...” Lin Qingyue pouted.

Shen Nian looked at him, thought for a moment, and said, ”If you are willing, you can come with me to the Upper Realm.”

”Forget it, forget it... what kind of qualifications do I have? I’m quite content staying in the Heavenly Sword Sect. My Revered Master is still counting on me to see him through his final days...” Lin Qingyue waved his hands repeatedly to refuse, though there was a hint of emotion in his eyes.

Shen Nian smiled and said nothing.

”But having said that, Junior Brother Shen, could you grant me a small wish?”

Shen Nian turned his gaze toward him.

Lin Qingyue raised an eyebrow and said, ”It’s been so many years, and you, kid, have never once called me Senior Brother. Can you call me that so I can hear it? Although I am a bit weak, at least my seniority is here...”

He was the only one who, even after learning of Shen Nian’s true status, remained stubborn and kept calling him Junior Brother Shen. Even his Revered Master, Guo Dewu, had changed his tune and now called him Lord Shen!

After speaking, Lin Qingyue immediately covered his head and said, ”Don’t hit the face when you hit someone!”

However, he didn’t expect that Shen Nian would only drink his wine and say indifferently, ”Let’s talk about that when you surpass me one day...”

”???” Lin Qingyue froze and gave a wry smile. Wasn’t this making things difficult for him?

Surpass him?

What a joke!

There was no chance in this lifetime, and there wouldn’t be one in the next.

As he spoke, Lin Qingyue sighed helplessly and said, ”Then is there anything I can help with? You’ve helped me so many times; if I don’t repay you now, I’m afraid I won’t have the chance later.”

He knew that in the future, the gap between him and Shen Nian would only grow larger, until he couldn’t even see the other’s silhouette.

Sitting at a table eating, drinking, and chatting like this would likely be the only time.

Shen Nian originally wanted to say no, but seeing Lin Qingyue’s burning gaze, he said casually, ”Alright then, how about you keep an eye on the Ninth Mountain for me?”

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingyue put on a solemn expression and said, ”Alright!”

Shen Nian smiled calmly and said nothing, instead drinking silently while watching the moonlight.

Lin Qingyue did the same.

Halfway up the Ninth Mountain.

”The Shen Family is truly blessed...” Ji Xuqing said with a look of shock, adding, ”A Void Returning Realm cultivator under twenty, having forged an unheard-of thirty-six layer immortal palace, with terrifying talent for the Dao of the Sword and unparalleled combat power, slaying a Royal Dragon head while two realms higher—it truly makes this old man feel ashamed...”

As he spoke, he couldn’t help but feel both shocked and full of doubt.

Especially the thirty-six layer immortal palace; how on earth was that forged?

And where did the immortal palace diagram come from!

Although he might never know, as he wasn’t foolish enough to ask Shen Nian—such things were secrets—Ji Xuqing was very clear about one thing.

The potential and talent Shen Nian had displayed surpassed everyone of the younger generation in the Upper Realm!

The Shen Family would likely usher in its most Peak era!

And as for those who had once judged Shen Nian’s talent as poor, when he returned to the Upper Realm, who knew how wonderful the expressions on those people’s faces would be...

At the thought of this, Ji Xuqing felt both excited and thrilled.

At the very least, Shen Nian had a close relationship with the Young Lord of his Ji Family and was betrothed to their Goddess; didn’t that mean Shen Nian was half a member of the Ji Family!

Beside him, Lin Yuan smiled noncommittally, shock also appearing in his eyes.

To be honest, he hadn’t figured out how Shen Nian Cultivate, but it didn’t matter anymore, because Shen Nian’s current strength was beyond what he could fathom.

If they were to actually fight, he felt he might not even be a match for Shen Nian anymore...

The next day.

The sky was just beginning to brighten.

A White-robed Figure drifted out of the mountain...