At that moment, Xiao Hongxin saw Jiang Xuan with a face as pale as d*ath and hurriedly stepped forward to ask, “Xiao Xuan, are you okay…? I was so gentle just now.”
However, Jiang Xuan did not respond. His consciousness had already entered the System space in his mind.
“System, what’s your deal? This is the second time. It failed again? On purpose or by accident?”
“Ding, answer from the host, the success rate of replicating the spiritual root is 50%. Failure is normal, please continue to strive, host.”
Jiang Xuan: “…”
Suddenly, Jiang Xuan noticed that Xiao Hongxin’s information showed a Rare Immortal Spiritual Root.
At this moment, he thought to himself:
“Could it be because this is a rare root that it keeps failing? Am I really that unlucky?
Nevermind, I already don’t care about this rare root anymore. If I can’t get it, fine. Now, instead, I should find a way to make this Deputy Pavilion Master behave properly.
If she keeps this up, she’ll only waste my time to cultivate and become stronger!”
When Jiang Xuan’s thoughts returned to the present, he found Xiao Hongxin regretting her actions and apologizing to him.
“Xiao Xuan, talk to me, I’m wrong, I shouldn’t have forced you like that.”
“I’m sorry, I won’t do it again, please don’t be angry. Please talk to me, can you?”
…
Jiang Xuan: “??????”
In this moment, Jiang Xuan watched in bewilderment at Xiao Hongxin’s unusual behavior.
He just went to argue with her System for a bit, how did things turn out like this?
Where was that rebellious Deputy Pavilion Master? Why is she suddenly feeling remorse?
Now, it seems like he can solve this problem easily without any effort.
With his initial plan in mind, Jiang Xuan reached out and pinched Xiao Hongxin’s face.
“Redxin sis, can you stop pretending? Didn’t you like my silent demeanor? Why didn’t you let me speak back then?
I fulfilled your wish, and now you’re begging me to speak? What happened to your bossy attitude? Did you realize only now that you caused me harm?”
“Xiao Xuan… I… it’s not like that… I was blinded by my desires momentarily, lost my sanity, then I acted towards you…”
“Stop right there. No need to explain. You just let your inner beast loose, then played the sage after feeling good. Realized how much harm you caused later.
From the start, you’ve always been selfish. I trusted you deeply, never questioned anything about Xuantian Pavilion under your control. I silently provided you with spiritual stones.
But ultimately, I’ve been betrayed twice. You keep apologizing each time, but if apologies mean anything, then all I’ve gone through would be meaningless.”
After saying this, Jiang Xuan silently fixed his clothes, stood up, and prepared to leave the room.
Behind him, Xiao Hongxin hurriedly asked,
“Xiao Xuan, where are you going? I’m wrong, don’t leave me, please!”
“I want to go to the underground secret room alone to calm down. Don’t follow me unless you want my forgiveness.”
Jiang Xuan tried to channel his inner ‘demeanor’ of being bullied in a female-dominated world to establish his image as a weak yet determined individual.
Actually, Jiang Xuan was far from weak. Earlier, his pale face and ashen expression were due to his despair upon realizing he had given away two times and gained nothing. He had never made a poor deal before; with various patrons, he always held the upper hand.
A loss? That was unheard of.
However, he had lost twice on Xiao Hongxin, which hit him hard.
But this mistake inadvertently made Xiao Hongxin regret her actions, and Jiang Xuan naturally wanted to capitalize on it. He wanted to build an image of a weak young man who had been wronged.
This would hopefully keep the Deputy Pavilion Master in check for some time.
If Xiao Hongxin continued to be unruly, Jiang Xuan’s cultivation time would suffer. If he didn’t become stronger, he risked becoming a mere plaything.
After successfully manipulating Xiao Hongxin, he went alone to the underground secret room.
Next, he focused on rapidly growing stronger.
Although losing twice in spiritual root replication was disappointing, having dual spiritual roots made his cultivation speed monstrous. For now, that was sufficient.
After choosing a good spot, Jiang Xuan started practicing the “Taixuan Formula,” quickly advancing to the Seventh Stage Martial Warrior.
His current cultivation level was achieved through compressing spiritual power, and if not compressed, he’d easily be at the Ninth Stage peak.
Feeling his body’s continual improvement, Jiang Xuan thought about something and entered the system space in his mind.
“Oh, System, do you have any powerful martial techniques? Just give me a few. Too many and I won’t be able to read through them all.”
The System scanned:
“…”
“Host, I’m just a support system…”
“I get it, no explanation needed. Are you giving me martial techniques or what?
Think it over before you respond. If you refuse, I won’t be coming to your space anymore.
Sigh, your low quality came as a surprise.”
“This one… host… I do have martial techniques… but they might not be suitable for you…”
“Oh? Show me all you’ve got, even if it’s just a technique. I trust your products.”
“Beep, host, haven’t you always complained about my products? Are you sure about these techniques?”
“Oh? System, you’re arguing with me? Fine, fine, I’ll argue until you’re speechless!
When those bad women were bullying me, you didn’t even say a peep. How dare you talk back to me now?”
As Jiang Xuan finished speaking, the System immediately fell silent.
Three martial techniques appeared before him:
The Sword Draw Technique – Rank unknown
Common Fist – Rank unknown
Press Your Fingers – Rank unknown
Seeing these names, Jiang Xuan was completely baffled.
“What? System, other systems easily give out techniques like ‘Heaven Confining Finger,’ ‘Starlight Punch,’ or ‘Pioneering Sword.’ But yours…”
“Even though I had low expectations, but these barely look like proper techniques at all.”
“Host, I already said the techniques here might not be suitable for you. You insisted I give you something despite knowing this. Now, I’m running out of options.”
Jiang Xuan: “……”
Regaining his composure, he replied,
“Ah, okay, I’ll take the three techniques. I’ll review them when I’m more advanced.”
After ending his conversation with the System, Jiang Xuan refocused on his cultivation.
He intended to seize the opportunity to advance, aiming to break through to Martial Warrior within a few days.
Being at the rank of Martial Warrior already counted as substantial strength in the Great Jiang Imperial City.
Above the Martial Warrior is the Earth Martial, and few have attained that level; there would be less than a thousand such figures.
Jiang Xuan was originally confident but thought about the strength of those bad women, and his spirits deflated.
He started cultivating too late, but he wasn’t giving up. Without becoming stronger, he’d remain helpless forever.
Just as he regained his determination to continue, a figure arrived at the underground secret room.
Noticing it was Xiao Hongxin, Jiang Xuan frowned slightly.
As he prepared to question why she interrupted his practice, he observed her state looked off.
Xiao Hongxin had an erratic breathing pattern, and there was bl**d at the corner of her mouth. She clearly suffered severe injuries.
“Redxin sis, what happened? Why are you hurt?”
“Xiao Xuan, quickly leave! There’s a Half-step Martial Sovereign outside, attacking my hidden array, causing backlash. The array won’t hold long. Hurry up and leave, I sense they’re after you.”
“But… Sis Redxin, you…”
Jiang Xuan felt touched by Xiao Hongxin’s protective act. It showed he hadn’t gone entirely unnoticed. Now recognizing this, maybe he hadn’t lost everything.
Jiang Xuan knew his current novice level could hinder Xiao Hongxin. Thus, he planned to depart swiftly, hoping it would help Xiao Hongxin escape as well.
At that moment, a serene voice suddenly echoed.
“My dear Emperor, we finally meet again. I’ve searched for you long.”
Jiang Xuan: “!!!”
Meanwhile, at the entrance of the Great Jiang Imperial City, a young woman in green carried an umbrella to this location.
She looked at the city and muttered to herself,
“That disguise will delay my little Junior Sister for a couple of days. Hehe, my little Junior Sister’s boyfriend is inside the city.
When she realizes later, she’ll be shocked by my big surprise. That voice of his must be perfect—it made my little Junior Sister want to keep him to herself. I can’t wait to see how gorgeous he truly is!”
