Mugwort, A Name Full of Vigor

No way, bro, are you for real?

Feeling the spiritual energy around them gradually dwindling, everyone grew restless.

Not only had a Spirit Gathering Array appeared, but now even a master had shown up? What the hell?

All eyes were drawn to that peerless woman in white.

So beautiful—so ethereal she seemed otherworldly.

After the Spirit Gathering Array was laid down, the woman in white vanished into the air, dissolving into countless specks of light.

Of course... this so-called "master" was nothing more than an illusion conjured by Jiang Che using his "God-Tier Special Effects" skill.

As for the inspiration behind this beautiful master... well, it’s a bit embarrassing to admit: Jiang Che had once had a youthful dream, and the woman in it looked exactly like this—dressed in plain robes, her face veiled by a light gauze, so enchanting it felt like a fantasy.

Now that he had special effects skills, Jiang Che simply recreated her exactly as she appeared in his dream.

But damn, did it ever make him look impressive.

Even Xu Rong and Chen Hao were completely fooled.

"Jiang Che actually has a master? And she’s this powerful? She can set up a Spirit Gathering Array and even leave an avatar in the Mortal Realm?"

Xu Rong was utterly terrified. According to the Destiny Seekers Association’s investigation, Jiang Che was a Heaven-Defying individual, a born antagonist who kept amassing harems—most likely tied to some high-tier "Harem Protagonist System."

But now... not only did he have a system, but he also had a mysterious and unfathomably powerful master... Wait, didn’t he just say... this was only one of his masters?

Terrifying! Absolutely terrifying!

This Mortal Realm is no place to stay—what kind of monsters are these?

His master was clearly a supreme powerhouse, capable of laying down a terrifying Spirit Gathering Array with just a wisp of her presence. Even in the Nine Heavens, such an existence would be a force to reckon with.

Jiang Yunhuang hesitated for a moment before bursting into laughter.

Heaven truly favored the Jiang family!

His grandson’s master was this formidable? This was a solid golden thigh to cling to!

And that mysterious master of Jiang Che’s was clearly an untouched, peerless fairy. He knew his grandson too well—given the chance, the kid would probably try to pursue her, play the rebellious disciple, maybe even aim for the ultimate taboo... Who knows, she might end up calling him "Grandpa."

Of course... the latter half was just his wild imagination. He knew his own limits.

"Che’er, you’ve done well this time! This spiritual energy resurgence... it’s full of uncertainties. The waters run deep, and ordinary ancient martial families wouldn’t be able to handle it!"

Jiang Yunhuang walked up to Jiang Che, patting his shoulder with a grin that made him look like a sly old fox.

"Ordinary folks can’t handle it, but we, the Jiang family, can! The Jiang family will always lead the ancient martial world! If anyone from the Boundary Gate comes knocking in the future... we’ll be the first to stand against them!"

Jiang Che chimed in, "Guarding the Boundary Gate and maintaining order in the ancient martial world... that’s the duty of the Jiang family!"

Watching this grandfather-grandson duo perform their little act, everyone was speechless.

One old schemer, one young schemer... these two had absolutely no shame!

It made them want to throw hands. After Jiang Che set up this Spirit Gathering Array, the leakage of spiritual energy was drastically reduced.

With the Boundary Gate right in the Jiang family’s backyard, it was like throwing a net over a pond full of loaches—only a few small ones could slip through, while the Jiang family hogged the lion’s share.

But what could they do? They didn’t even dare to fart in protest!

Jiang Che’s mysterious master had just given them a shock they wouldn’t forget.

[...Damn it, Jiang Che stole the spotlight again...]

Little cousin Jiang Ruoxu clenched his fists tightly. He was supposed to be the King of Flexing!!!

He couldn’t even imagine how much "flex points" he’d have gotten if he’d been the one pulling off that stunt.

[So Young Master Jiang also has such a powerful master backing him... What appeared earlier was neither a clone nor an avatar—even I couldn’t see through it. And with that immortal aura swirling around her, she might have already touched the realm of... an immortal?]

Mo Lianxing’s tiny head was filled with massive questions.

[And to manipulate so many array flags at once, setting up a Five-Element Spirit Gathering Array so swiftly... her true self must be a master of formations.]

This reminded Mo Lianxing of her past life, where her peak cultivation had only been at the Nirvana Stage—enough to rule over a single domain in the Nine Heavens. But the "Northern Mysterious Heaven" alone was said to encompass three thousand domains!

So she was certain: Jiang Che’s master’s true strength likely surpassed even the Nine Heavens.

[Young Master Jiang really wasn’t lying to me. For an existence like this, refining a supreme Body Sculpting Pill would be as easy as drinking water...]

If there hadn’t been so many people around, Mo Lianxing might have materialized on the spot. Her curiosity about Jiang Che was overwhelming.

"If there are no objections, then it’s settled. The Jiang family will oversee the Spirit Gathering Array... You can all rest easy. If anyone wishes to break through in cultivation... you may apply to me. I might consider allowing you into the Jiang family for your breakthrough..."

Jiang Yunhuang’s words made it crystal clear.

Me! The Jiang family! We monopolize spiritual energy now! Want to use it to break through?

Sure—come beg me!

"Don’t worry, they all agreed to it earlier when I asked," Jiang Che added, twisting the knife.

Everyone was at a loss for words. If only they could go back a few minutes and slap themselves silly!

"Uh... Young Master Jiang, this old man has something to say..."

The grandmaster of the ancient martial Ai family, Ai Kun, spoke up again!

This old geezer was tough—he’d survived a Sky-Shattering Stage palm strike on Mount Emei and was still kicking.

The old man rubbed his hands together, his face oozing flattery. "Young Master Jiang... I’ve heard you have a fondness for beauties. My Ai family happens to have a young maiden, Ai Cao, aged 19, pure and untouched. Perhaps you’d..."

"You old bastard, scram!"

Jiang Yunhuang nearly laughed himself into a rage, kicking Ai Kun square in the rear and nearly sending the grandmaster flying.

Did he not know what this old coot was scheming?

Trying to latch onto Che’er through a female relative and ride his coattails to glory?

Meanwhile, Jiang Che’s expression was even more dumbfounded.

Wait... what was the name Ai Kun just said?

Ai... Ai Cao?

What a damn motivational name! Just hearing it fills you with energy!