Pinpointing the exact time of his transmigration did nothing to help Jiang Xuan solve the problem of his meager Magical Power.
After another round of deep contemplation, Jiang Xuan realized he had no surefire way to break through his current predicament.
This was the normal state of affairs for the vast majority of Cultivators in the world.
Without an exceptional Spirit Root Grade or a sufficiently powerful family background, trying to open thirty-six acupoints within seven days was pure fantasy.
Besides, if Cultivation were that easy, over ninety percent of the world’s Cultivators wouldn’t be stuck at the foundational Spirit Core Awakening Realm, unable to advance for their entire lives.
With a late start and few resources, Jiang Xuan had already done his absolute best by using the Profession System to cut the time needed to open his acupoints in half.
’Should I just give up like this, enter the Chengdao Class with a "Good" Evaluation, and then pin my hopes on getting an "Excellent" in the second round of assessments?’
It was indeed a safe path, but Jiang Xuan couldn’t accept it.
After another moment of focused thought, a glimmer of light finally rekindled in Jiang Xuan’s eyes.
’I’m not at a dead end yet. Today, I tested the Effect of the Mirror of Clarity. And by taking on the Treasure Level profession of Clear Heart Swordsman, I have not only the Mirror of Clarity but also the Sincerity·Heart (Sword). Tomorrow, I’ll enter a meditative state with my sword. If I can cultivate by guiding it with a sincere heart, I might just get another boost.’
Clutching this faint but tangible hope, Jiang Xuan, having meticulously swept the entire Daoist Temple, finally succumbed to his exhaustion and fell into a deep sleep.
Unbeknownst to him, while he slept soundly, Liu Hui had already returned to her own residence.
"You went to Jiang Quan’s House?"
The one who spoke was a middle-aged man with a naturally imposing face—Liu Hui’s husband, Zhou Lie.
Hearing her husband’s question, Liu Hui nodded. "Yes. Lady Su and Miss Linyin are coming for a formal visit tomorrow. I didn’t want their mood to be ruined, so I went to remind Yuerong to keep a tight rein on Jiang Xuan... This is probably their family’s last chance."
"That’s something that should be handled in advance." Upon hearing the two words "Lady Su," a complex expression flickered across Zhou Lie’s face, but it vanished in an instant as he nodded in agreement with Liu Hui’s actions.
He was currently in charge of all the industries in and around Cui Bamboo Town. As a Steward for the Su Family, if any trouble occurred when the main family came to inspect, he would be the first to be held accountable. Liu Hui’s trip had indeed been necessary.
Of course, that phrase "last chance" also held a bit of genuine concern for her old friend, hoping that Shen Yuerong’s life might improve. However, the sigh in her words already made it clear she was not optimistic about Jiang Xuan’s choices.
Zhou Lie felt the same way.
"Jiang Xuan... he is indeed a bit willful and immature." After a moment of silence, he said calmly, "If he still refuses to yield tomorrow, you should distance yourself from the Jiang Family from now on."
As his voice fell, he added with a hint of resignation, "It’s not that I’m being cold-hearted. We’ve already given him too many chances, but he refuses to seize any of them. Both Yue’Er’s and Xiaolin’s Cultivation still depend on the Su Family’s patronage. We absolutely cannot let our family be implicated because of Jiang Xuan."
Liu Hui silently nodded at his words. "I know."
The moment she finished speaking, without waiting for any further instructions from Zhou Lie, Liu Hui turned to their daughter, Zhou Lin, who was sitting to the side. "Xiaolin," she admonished, "after tomorrow, you should also stay away from Jiang Xuan."
After she spoke, she saw Zhou Lin just sitting there, lost in a daze, without any response. Liu Hui froze for a second, then her heart clenched, and she raised her voice, "Xiaolin?!"
The call finally brought Zhou Lin back to her senses.
Seeing the worry and anxiety on her mother’s face, she instantly understood her mother’s misunderstanding. A blush crept onto her cheeks, and she quickly explained, "Mother, please don’t let your imagination run wild. There’s nothing going on between me and Jiang Xuan. I... I was just thinking about him, but it wasn’t because of any romantic feelings. It’s just that the Jiang Xuan I saw today was just so strange."