40: Returning to Tianyang Sect

"Don't worry, his Pure Yang Qi has been sealed by a Senior expert, so no one will notice it. He is currently practicing a Cultivation Technique similar to the Pure Yang Body. At that time, we will use that technique as an excuse to firmly establish him as an ordinary Genius."

"Mhm, that's good. If people from the Upper Profound Domain come, our entire Family won't be able to withstand them. It just so happens you have a little girl now; use that as a reason to return to the Middle Profound Domain."

Jiang Yilong asked, "Does Little Ye need any more treasures to assist with his Awakening next?"

"He accidentally joined a small Sect and obtained that technique, so things from the Middle Profound Domain are useless to him now. When I return, Father, you should take those resources and use them for the Jiang Family's development."

Jiang Yilong said, "We'll take a portion of the items first, enough for the Family disciples to Cultivate. We'll use this as an excuse to have you reclaim the position of Family Head. You must take control of all the industries you can; if Little Ye ever needs it, we'll sell them off immediately."

Jiang Shanba nodded. "Mhm! I will have everything prepared for him before he fully grows up."

Jiang Yilong said happily, "Good! My Jiang Family's entire future rests upon him!"

Jiang Ye asked, "Then should I go to the Middle Profound Domain to join another Sect?"

Jiang Lingyi said, "No, you should return to your original Sect and rise slowly. Remember, do not reveal your identity as a member of the Jiang Family."

"Alright. The Lower Profound Domain Tournament will begin right after the New Year. The top thirty can join Sects in the Middle Profound Domain. Which Sect should I join then?"

Jiang Yilong asked, "What weapon are you proficient in?"

"The saber, I suppose, though it's not very important."

"A saber? There is a Mad Saber Sect in the Middle Profound Domain that specializes in saber techniques. I happen to know an Elder there."

Jiang Lingyi said, "Grandfather, let him choose for himself. Where he goes depends on fate."

"Mhm, that's fine too. Someone with a special Physique like his is bound to have great Luck; we don't need to interfere too much."

Half a month later.

Jiang Lingyi returned to the Jiang Family with Lin Min and their daughter, and Jiang Shanba reclaimed his position as the Jiang Family Head. This sudden shift left other factions bewildered. They had previously announced that Jiang Shanba's branch was expelled, yet now he was the head again, as if it were all a joke.

Wang Family Manor

Inside the council chamber, the high-ranking members of the Wang Family were present. Wang Mang said, "What do you make of the Jiang Family's situation? We were just about to annex some of their industries, but now Jiang Shanba has brought out assets to solve their crisis. This is getting difficult."

Wang Qianqian said, "After all these years, Jiang Lingyi suddenly returned. There must be a major issue! When we found him back then, there was a child with him who looked just like him, but he didn't bring him back this time."

"What do you mean? Are you saying his son didn't die back then?"

"It's very likely. I've known him since childhood, and that child looked exactly like he did when he was young."

"Then find him. Use him to threaten the Jiang Family and make them trade their Family industries for his life. Send some Earth Profound Realm Family Martial Artists to the Lower Profound Domain to find that child."

On the other side.

After more than two years, Jiang Ye and his two companions returned to the courtyard where they had previously lived in the Tianyang Sect. Zhou Xuan was still living there. Having not seen Zhou Xuan for so long, they brought out wine and food to drink together in the courtyard.

Jiang Ye said, "Zhou Xuan, you're not bad! Breaking through a major realm every year, you're already at the sixth stage of the Profound Extreme Realm."

"I'm doing alright! I still have to thank you. If you hadn't brought me into the Tianyang Sect back then, I wouldn't be where I am today. The Lower Profound Domain Tournament starts in seven days, and we'll be heading out in a couple of days. How are your preparations going?"