Chapter 1506: Where My Heart Feels at Peace

From ancient times, joy is brief;When one feels delight, time always flows away easily.Unconsciously, half a month passed in the Duke of Huai's mansion.This was truly a comfortable period.While diligently cultivating, every point of confusion was perfectly resolved.Outside of cultivation, I experienced the prosperity of Chu's capital with Zuo Guangshu, appreciating the beauty accumulated over thousands of years of history.There was nothing to trouble my mind, and no difficulties arose—except having to avoid Ye Lan'er.When I was in Yun Country, I still needed to hide my identity and spend time with An An secretly.In Chu Country, I could act openly. If I wished, being overbearing was not impossible.For dinner on this day, the old Duke returned to the mansion as usual.During the time Jiang Wang stayed at the mansion, he returned for dinner every day.Those seated were the Grand Princess Yu Yun of Great Chu, Zuo Guangshu, and Jiang Wang.Cultivators at this level no longer need to eat. Banquets are usually for satisfying the palate and finding a suitable environment for conversation.But the feast at the Duke of Huai's mansion was naturally different.Although it couldn't compare to the skills of the Duke of Yu presiding over Huangliang Terrace, each dish was exquisite, made from precious ingredients and spiritual medicines beneficial to cultivation."The ingredients for this 'Seized Cloud Dumpling' were specially prepared at Grandpa's personal instruction, Brother Jiang, please try it!"Zuo Guangshu used a slotted spoon to scoop a milky white dumpling from the golden phoenix-wing pot and placed it in Jiang Wang's bowl.He then obediently scooped one for his mother and grandfather: "Mother, Grandpa, you eat too."Seized Cloud Dumpling is a very famous snack in the Chu region. Depending on the ingredients, it has different flavors, a wide variety, and an exceptionally fresh taste, enjoying the reputation of "eighteen secret recipes, differing clouds a thousand miles apart," and is much liked by the people of Chu. It is originally cooked, but eating it after scalding makes the taste even better.The boiling soup in the phoenix-wing pot was also specially simmered for scalding the food.Jiang Wang bit into the soft and glutinous Seized Cloud Dumpling and swallowed it. He felt his blood warm up, his vital energy surging like clouds, and his whole body felt comfortable.He understood in his heart that this was another meal specially prepared according to his cultivation progress.Although he didn't know what ingredients were used, that it garnered the Duke of Huai's personal attention, he knew it must be extraordinary...And the warm feeling in his heart at this moment was more unforgettable than the physical benefits."It's especially delicious!" Jiang Wang praised sincerely.The old Duke sat at the head, appearing as a dignified elder. He chewed slowly and swallowed carefully, rarely speaking easily, but at this moment, a faint smile also lingered at the corner of his mouth."Oh, Mother. The matter of the Golden Feather Phoenix Flower has been resolved, and we won't be short of them anymore." Zuo Guangshu had no rules about not speaking while eating. He ate and talked at the same time, even raising his chin towards Jiang Wang: "Brother Jiang helped with it."At this time, Xiong Jingyu was scooping a bowl of soup and gently pushing it in front of Jiang Wang. Hearing this, she smiled: "Our little Wang has quite a lot of face in Qi Country."Jiang Wang accepted the jade bowl and said modestly: "Where, where. The matter wasn't difficult to handle at all, just a few words."If Heavy Xuan Pang, far away in Qi Country, were to hear him say this here, he would probably deduct his dividend for the year into a negative amount.How could a rare flower like the Golden Feather Phoenix Flower, which has extremely low yield, does not worry about sales, and can even be sold to Chu Country, not be difficult to handle?In Qi Country, this was the Bao family's business.Heavy Xuan Sheng also put in a lot of effort, buying it at double the premium.If Jiang Wang went by himself, let alone saying a few words, even if he wore out his lips, he wouldn't find the entrance.It is worth mentioning.The business of the Golden Feather Phoenix Flower, within the Bao family, was previously managed by Bao Zhongqing, and later taken over by Bao Bozhao.This matter itself is not strange. The struggle for succession in the Bao clan is already clear, and Bao Bozhao has taken over more than one industry.Perhaps Bao Zhongqing will have a share in the future, but at that time, it will be allocated to him by Bao Bozhao, and the meaning will no longer be the same.However...Taking advantage of the rarity of the Golden Feather Phoenix Flower, they arbitrarily raised prices for customers like the Zuo clan of Great Chu. Then, under the heavy profit of Heavy Xuan Sheng, they easily transferred this business...Based on Jiang Wang's limited contact, Bao Bozhao should not be such a short-sighted person.But Bao Bozhao might have other considerations.In short, the internal matters of the Bao clan are not something that Jiang Wang needs to manage.He is already very satisfied if he can help the Guangshu family solve a small problem.The bright yellow jade lantern hanging on the wall filled the dining hall with warm light.Several people ate and talked, occasionally laughing aloud.Jiang Wang couldn't find such a scene in his memory.His mother passed away when he was very young, and he was never particularly close to his stepmother, Aunt Song.Later, in Linzi, the Old Madam Li treated him very kindly, and Feng Yao and Long Chuan were also very good friends, but in the Marquis of Destroyed City's mansion, there were still some restraints that couldn't be let go.That feeling of "home," which had been blurred for a long time, strangely, was felt in a place he had never imagined before.But as Jiang Wang ate, drank, and laughed, he knew he should leave.He understood that he had only briefly replaced someone, briefly replaced a kind of reliance without a branch to cling to.The mark of the Palm Moon Key, which usually remained unseen.When he was in the Duke of Huai's mansion, he always let it show.In that possibility that no longer existed, he hoped that the person who was as brilliant as the sun could feel how many people still loved him...He knew he was not Zuo Guanglie.He could have a brotherly affection for Zuo Guangshu, he could interact with the Zuo family with a sincere heart, but he could not accept that attachment with a clear conscience.This time spent in the Duke of Huai's mansion of Great Chu was truly beautiful.Zuo Guangshu treated him as an older brother, Grand Princess Yu Yun treated him as a nephew, and the Duke of Huai was also very kind and considerate.Living here had a strong family atmosphere.But here...Was not his home.He had no home of his own.Soft lamplight, casual talk of home. Whose child, simple meal, hot soup.In this ineffable warmth.At this moment.Jiang Wang really missed Jiang An An.Where my heart is at ease, my heart is An An."I'm leaving." After finishing his cultivation in the Star Dome Sacred Tower for the day, Jiang Wang said to Zuo Guangshu.Zuo Guangshu, who was in meditation, paused, opened his eyes, and said, "I'll see you off."No retention, nor was it necessary.Growth is composed of countless farewells."Take me to bid farewell to the Grand Princess and the Old Duke," Jiang Wang said.Zuo Guangshu rose silently, leading the way.The Grand Princess Yu Yun of Great Chu said a lot of irrelevant things, like eating well, dressing warmly, and taking good care of himself. Finally, she forcefully stuffed a storage box and then went back to watch her ants.The Duke of Huai of Great Chu sat in his study, head bowed and writing, and only said one sentence—"If you are not happy staying in Qi Country, you are welcome to return to Chu Country. My place... the mansion is very empty."Besides saying goodbye, take care, yes, yes, good, Jiang Wang didn't know what else to say.So he turned and left.This period of "cramming" was of profound significance to him.A Duke, and the head of a thousand-year-old aristocratic family like the Zuo clan of Great Chu, his foundation is immeasurable.None of Jiang Wang's shortcomings could escape the eyes of the old Duke. A slight guidance was like parting the clouds to see the sun.Those with backgrounds like Dou Zhao and Heavy Xuan Zun already knew every step of perfect Outer Building construction even before entering the Outer Building realm.It wasn't until this period that Jiang Wang truly made up for his basic knowledge.Even the Hound of Calamity Seal and Bi Fang Seal inherited in the Mountain and Sea Realm had been mastered under the guidance of the old Duke... in terms of cultivation, it could be considered the completion of a stage."Just see me off to here! As for Shunhua, please give her my regards."Outside the flat and wide official road, Jiang Wang waved his hand and bid farewell to this extremely magnificent city, the crown of the Southern Region. His green robe fluttered, and he strode away.The young man in a water-blue luxurious robe stood at the city gate, not seeing him off any further.His gaze had weight.Its closeness, its reluctance.All were the true weight in his heart.Anyone who was willing could perceive it. It didn't require extraordinary cultivation.Jiang Wang silently felt that weight, his steps unwavering.The official road outside the capital of Chu extended to the end of the horizon, as if reaching far into the sky. The vast territory of the Great Chu Empire was all divided by these official roads.In the vastness of space and the boundlessness of time... sometimes humans are like ants.At a certain moment, Jiang Wang pressed his hand on his long sword and suddenly turned back!He had already walked far, but Ying City was still magnificent and majestic in his sight.He saw—At this moment, half of Ying City was enveloped by a layer of dazzling golden light.Brilliant like a golden city!An extremely arrogant figure stood suspended high above the majestic city, illuminating the sky like a scorching sun.There were four brilliant star-like beams in the sky, and the true sun also cast its light, but neither was as dazzling as him.Today, at this very moment, a declaration of a Dao principle had arrived between heaven and earth.A great resonance was occurring.Heaven and earth elemental energy was boiling, the essence of life was ascending...Someone was advancing to Divine Presence!And looking across the entire Chu Country, in this period. Besides Dou Zhao, who else could have such momentum?!Walking alone in the mountains and seas, who cares about the drawn blade?Once advanced to Divine Presence, his fame illuminates the capital of Chu!Jiang Wang cast a glance from afar, not concealing his admiration, and then turned around and left on a green cloud.The path of cultivation is long, and everyone is striving to cross. Some are first, some are later, that is all.Divine Presence is certainly just the beginning for Dou Zhao, and Divine Presence will not be the end for Jiang Wang.When I came, a thousand riders welcomed me like rolling thunder,When I left, a golden body illuminated the capital of Chu.The great Chu is vast, full of talents and auspicious places!In that ethereal and elegant cloud silhouette.Suddenly, a voice rang out, chasing after him with an arrogant momentum."Jiang Qingyang!"It was Dou Zhao's voice!Amidst the resonance of heaven and earth, he was now like a god.And at this moment, his voice also seemed to be tinged with brilliant light, with a feeling of illuminating all directions and being scorching: "In the Outer Building realm, I have reached the end. I believe that wherever my long blade is pointed, I am invincible in this realm! After Divine Presence, I look forward to you being able to stop my Heavenly Gallop!"Jiang Wang's green-robed steps, fluttering in the air, stopped.Dou Zhao's invincibility in the Outer Building realm.He acknowledged it.Although he didn't know how far Heavy Xuan Zun, who returned from the blood-soaked Mystic Realm, had come.But Dou Zhao had undoubtedly reached the end of the Outer Building realm, a single blade cleaving through all methods.Unless there was another historic innovation in the cultivation system. Otherwise, looking back to ancient times and forward to the present, from this world to all worlds, cultivators at the Outer Building level could at most be his equal, never stronger than him.So there was no problem with him saying he was invincible in this realm in the present age.And in the Mountain and Sea Realm, Jiang Wang did indeed fail to stop the Heavenly Gallop Blade.So Dou Zhao was fully qualified to have this expectation.An expectation for Jiang Wang's growth after advancing to Divine Presence.This was the confidence and pride befitting the foremost prodigy of Great Chu.Jiang Wang did not remain silent.He responded to this expectation.In the distant sky outside Ying City, he stood tall like a long sword, displaying an unwavering determination. Outside the fluttering Ruyi Immortal Robe, a circle of dazzling scarlet fire lines suddenly rippled out, turning into a rainbow-like bloom in an instant, with meteor-like flames filling the sky!Those dancing flames were the Samadhi True Fire, capable of burning everything, almost even decomposing and incinerating the observer's gaze.And he formed the Bi Fang Seal with one hand.Under the boundless flowing fire, a single-legged divine bird with green feathers, red patterns, and a white beak materialized, flying through the fire!It was majestic, radiant, like a deity controlling blazing flames.And on its feathered back, Jiang Wang's frost cape fluttered like a flag.He looked over, his eyes like a long-singing sword—"I shall advance to Divine Presence and then come east. I shall not let your long blade rest in its sheath!"His voice resounded throughout the capital of Chu.He himself had already ridden the divine bird Bi Fang and departed far away.His voice faded, and he himself faded away.This scene will undoubtedly be remembered by many.There will undoubtedly be many children who witnessed this scene and from then on look up to the path of the star dome.The long history of the cultivation world is a series of heroic paintings.In a courtyard in the capital of Chu.A child's innocent voice rang out: "Mother, who is Jiang Qingyang?""He..." the mother's voice replied: "He is the number one in the Inner Mansion realm of the Yellow River in Dao Calendar 3919, the foremost prodigy of Qi Country, named Jiang Wang, and Qingyang is his noble title. He is very powerful! However, he is still not as powerful as our Dou Zhao!""How can I become as powerful as them?""Starting today, study diligently, wake up early to train your body. Accumulating small steps can take you a thousand miles. As long as you keep working hard, you will become as powerful as them.""Ah... why do I still have to study?""Because you not only have to work hard, but you also have to know why you are working hard. Only when you fully understand the meaning of your journey can you go further. Don't look at Dou Zhao and Jiang Wang as if they are uncouth. They always have a book in their hands!""Oh..."Their voices had not yet faded.Soon, another resonance of heaven and earth occurred.A vast column of vital energy smoke directly crashed out of the capital of Chu, as if reaching the end of the sky!Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom...Twenty-one consecutive sounds, like drums, like thunder, shaking the heavens and the earth. And at the end of that pillar of vital energy smoke, the smoke boiled, and there seemed to be layers upon layers of sky beyond the sky.Another Divine Presence!Another person broke through the lifespan limit and achieved success today.And it was a martial artist of the present world with twenty-one cracked spines, who had already cultivated his vital energy to possess divinity!His muscles and bones, flesh and blood, hair, all surpassed the boundary between man and heaven.Accompanying this grand resonance was a roaring, angry voice: "I am right here, who are you anticipating?! Little Dou brat, are you looking down on me?!""...Who is this person again?" It was still that courtyard, and the child in the courtyard asked curiously.But his ears were quickly covered."Ah, don't learn from him. This person's head isn't right."