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"I understand!" Qiyue's eyes shone with delight. Without hesitation, she accepted Jiang Wang's command. Swiftly, she flew to Li Qingxuan's immortal palace and effortlessly broke through the restrictions the girl had left behind.
In moments, she cleared everything out and escorted Jiang Yue to her new Immortal Palace, personally setting up powerful barriers. Not a single soul could enter—not even Qiyue herself—unless someone forcibly shattered the restrictions.
Jiang Yue's mind spun in disbelief. Among the younger generation of the Jiang family, only the Son of God possessed an Immortal Palace. Even Li Qingxuan's residence had been requested by Jiang Wang himself.
And now… she had her own fairy palace?
Her fingers pinched her thigh. Pain seared through her, confirming that this was no dream.
Qiyue's calm voice echoed beside her: "The Son of God has instructed that Li Qingxuan deprived you of far too many cultivation resources over the years. This Immortal Palace is given to you as compensation. The small world inside also contains abundant spiritual plants for your cultivation."
Jiang Yue froze. Though she had lost countless resources over the years, it was still nowhere near the value of this palace. And the immortal bone Jiang Wang had gifted her earlier had already partially compensated her losses.
Though called compensation, Jiang Yue's heart knew the truth: this was Jiang Wang's personal gift.
"Senior, please thank the Son of God for me," she said, her voice trembling with emotion.
Qiyue nodded slightly. It was proper for the younger generation to address her as "senior." In front of the Son of God, she was a protector—but when he was not present, she was a supreme being, deserving respect.
After watching Jiang Yue settle into her palace, Qiyue returned to report. Jiang Wang merely nodded and returned to his Immortal Mansion, immersing himself once more in cultivation.
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A few days later, as Jiang Wang practiced, a voice rang in the void—his father's.
"Wang'er, come to the Jiang family hall immediately!" Jiang Xundao's tone was brisk yet tinged with warmth.
Exhaling, Jiang Wang tidied his robes and appeared outside the hall. His father was speaking with a young woman, both turning to look at him as he approached.
Jiang Wang caught a clear view of the girl: Shen Ruyan.
Dressed in white, her face calm, her aura icy yet dignified, sword intent swirling around her—she was unmistakably the chief disciple of the Wanjian Immortal Sect.
Jiang Wang's lips curved slightly in amusement. After being reborn, it made sense that he would have a few close female companions. He had to admit, Shen Ruyan was extraordinarily fitting—not just in talent, but in status and potential.
Though she possessed only one piece of sword immortal bone now, Jiang Wang knew the future. A mysterious sword tomb would arise in the fairyland, filled with lethal sword intent that would test even the strongest geniuses. Only Shen Ruyan was capable of surviving and awakening her Supreme Sword Body within it, earning the title of Little Sword Immortal.
A notification popped in his mind:
[Ding! Shen Ruyan will become a Daughter of Fortune once she awakens her Supreme Sword Body and inherits the Sword Saint's legacy.]
He nodded in understanding. Even Ye Fan could become a child of destiny; Shen Ruyan was clearly the same, if not more.
Curious, Jiang Wang asked, "System, is Luo Qingqiu a child of destiny?"
[No. Children of destiny are blessed by fate and fortune. Luo Qingqiu possesses natural treasures from birth, but her fortune is self-sustained, not destiny-bestowed.]
Jiang Wang fell silent. Luo Qingqiu's abilities and luck were such that even the children of destiny were not her match.
Shen Ruyan adjusted her posture, bowing slightly. "Greetings, Son of Immortality!"
Jiang Wang waved his hand, signaling that no formalities were needed. Then he turned to his father.
"Father, you summoned me. Is something the matter?"
Jiang Xundao's eyes gleamed with satisfaction. "Wang'er, have you forgotten? The Beast Hunting Convention is approaching. Each sect sends their young prodigies into ancient ruins teeming with ferocious beasts. The prize is the Thunder Pool Treasure Liquid, produced only once every hundred years. Its power is invaluable for tempering the body or practicing thunder-based techniques."
Jiang Wang's mind stirred. He recalled faintly from his previous life. The convention was indeed a rare opportunity for cultivation and glory.
Seeing his expression, Jiang Xundao continued: "For this event, two people form a team. Originally, you were to pair with the Li family girl. But now, I've arranged for you to team up with Ruyan. She's capable and won't hold you back like that girl would."
Jiang Wang's reply was calm but firm: "…I obey your command."
Satisfied, Jiang Xundao smiled and turned to Shen Ruyan. "Ruyan, will you stay at the Jiang family for now?"
She glanced at Jiang Wang briefly before answering politely: "No need, Uncle Jiang. The ancient ruins aren't far from the Wanjian Immortal Sect."
A supreme being was summoned to escort her back. Jiang Xundao then looked at Jiang Wang, a gleam of pride in his eyes.
"Wang'er, practice diligently these days. If you require cultivation resources, the Jiang family treasure house is at your disposal. The top floor has everything you need."