Celestial Dragon Sword Venerable-Chapter 122: What a Good Grandson

Wan Xuegui’s expression dimmed slightly. He sighed and said, "Grandfather, while Ancient Fairy is indeed pretty and cute, and I do have a fondness for women, that has always been for the purpose of Cultivation through Absorption—simply a means to grow stronger. Ancient Fairy has suffered a tragic fate. I’ve come to see her as family and took her on as my Disciple. My only thought has been to act as her Guardian, hoping she might one day inherit my mantle and bring some hope to the Fang Family.

I know my own strength is limited. By burning, killing, pillaging, and stealing from Major Sects, I am walking a perilous path and will likely meet my end in the Burial Wilds during my Cultivation... That’s why I’ve never had any intention of bringing her harm.

In the three years since I took her as my Disciple, I haven’t so much as touched her hand. You can rest assured, Grandfather."

Wan Xuegui explained earnestly.

He saw Ancient Fairy as his successor, afraid that he would die on his path of Cultivation, preventing the Fang Family from ever rising again.

He didn’t know the state of the other Fang Clan Members. Right now, in his branch of the family, he was the only one left alive.

Therefore, he couldn’t pin his hopes on the other Fang Clan Members, whose very survival was uncertain. He could only rely on himself.

"Oh, is that so? Then I’ll just take that girl under my wing. And don’t you worry. With me, your Elder Grandfather, around, you don’t have to carry these burdens. I’ll shoulder the heavy responsibility of the Fang Family’s revival. You just focus on serving me and being my loyal attendant. In the future, there will be no shortage of opportunities for you to distinguish yourself."

Ye Tianling chuckled slyly.

Wan Xuegui immediately nodded. He then took out a Projection Stone, imprinted a message, and used a series of complex hand gestures to release a ’secret’ meant to confirm ’Ye Tianling’s’ identity.

"Fairy, your Master has just faced a grave danger, but ’Grandfather’ appeared to save me. For the sake of your future, you will now follow and cultivate with my ’Grandfather’. He is living his ’next life’; although his current Realm is a bit low, his potential is boundless. Grandfather is vastly knowledgeable and experienced, and he also thinks very highly of you. As your Master, I am hereby dismissing you as my Disciple, so that you may serve by ’Grandfather’s’ side.

Fairy, I have treated you as family, as a sister, and as my true successor. If you hold any gratitude for my kindness, please grant me this one request.

’Grandfather’s’ name is ’Wan Tianshu’. This is him—I assure you, he will not let you down..."

As Wan Xuegui spoke, he aimed the Projection Stone at Ye Tianling.

"Hey—hello, Fairy! I’m Wan Xuegui’s grandfather, ’Wan Tianshu’. Due to some old grudges and unfortunate encounters, I’m now living out my next life. I’m currently fifteen years old—youthful, high-spirited, dashing, exceptionally handsome, profoundly learned, and extraordinarily talented..."

Ye Tianling made a pose and gave a lengthy introduction of himself to the ’Projection Stone’.

The expression on Wan Xuegui’s face was quite a picture. ’Grandfather seems a little... hmm, full of himself.’

After the Projection Stone finished recording, Wan Xuegui respectfully handed it to Ye Tianling.

Ye Tianling took it and stored it away carefully. ’This is a one-of-a-kind little Jade Fox cutie. I can’t afford to lose this.’

After Wan Xuegui finished all this, he still felt it wasn’t enough and began to search for more of his own treasures.

But this time, he couldn’t find anything—he had already given all his treasures away.

"You should keep some for yourself. No need to give everything to your grandfather."

Ye Tianling was already quite satisfied. Seeing that Wan Xuegui was now ’completely broke’, he immediately said with feigned concern.

"Why would I need any treasures when I’m with Grandfather? With you here, I have no use for them! The only thing that matters is you becoming powerful, Grandfather."

Wan Xuegui’s tone was firm.

As he spoke, he immediately started to take off his Battle Armor.

"Uh—what are you doing?"

Ye Tianling was a little dumbfounded.

"Grandfather, this Battle Armor I’m wearing is Celestial Tier Middle Grade. While it’s not the best, it has a ’self-repair’ Ability, which is quite useful. I’ll take it off and clean it for you. Please don’t look down on it."

As Wan Xuegui spoke, he had already undone the seal on his Battle Armor.

"Let’s... just forget it. Why would I need a Middle Grade one when I have a Top Grade Battle Armor?"

The expression on Ye Tianling’s face was priceless.

’This scam is something else. If I don’t stop him, it looks like Wan Xuegui is going to strip himself naked—and willingly, at that.’

’Alright, this Soul Talent is viciously effective for scamming people! I should... use it more often in the future.’

He couldn’t wait to see the look on Wan Xuegui’s face when he finally realized he’d been scammed.

And what would his reaction be when he learned that the one who had deceived him was from the same generation as Daoist Que De, none other than Que Xinyan’s ’shameless Master’, the unparalleled great Demon Ye Tianling himself?

Seeing that his grandfather wasn’t interested, Wan Xuegui stopped undressing. However, he earnestly promised that any peerless treasures he stole in the future would all be presented to ’Grandfather’ out of respect.

When Ye Tianling saw how utterly deluded Wan Xuegui had become, he could only offer an awkward smile. He didn’t say anything more, simply giving him a look of ’appreciation’.

And just like that, Wan Xuegui was fired up all over again.

...

"Grandfather, why has my progress with our Fang Family’s Ten Thousand Thoughts in One Heart Sword Technique stalled at my current level? Is something wrong? Grandfather, you’re the Sword Ancestor; you must know what mistake I’m making."

Half a day later, Ye Tianling awoke from his meditative trance. Wan Xuegui immediately rushed over, knelt before him, and kowtowed as he begged for instruction.

"The Ten Thousand Thoughts in One Heart Sword Technique?"

Ye Tianling looked completely baffled.

’I don’t know the first thing about it! How am I supposed to guide him?’ 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

’Is the gig up already?’

Ye Tianling paused thoughtfully before saying, "I can’t even be sure if the Ten Thousand Thoughts in One Heart Sword Technique I cultivated back in my day is the same as the version you have now. After so many years, it’s entirely possible the legacy has been altered. So, do this for me: recite the entire Ten Thousand Thoughts in One Heart Sword Technique from memory. I will first compare it to what I know. If the inherited text is flawed, the problem will be easy to solve. If not, then I will help you analyze your own practice, step by step."

Wan Xuegui thought to himself, ’He’s right. If the inherited technique itself is flawed, then of course my practice will be flawed. And with a flawed foundation, it’s only natural that I can’t advance any further.’

Ye Tianling added, "Also, as you recite it, perform the technique as well. Be meticulous about every detail, and I’ll use the opportunity to spot your weaknesses. You’ve gone through so much Hard Cultivation, yet at twenty-two, your Realm is still this low. If your Talent isn’t poor, then the Cultivation Technique must be the problem.

I will watch you carefully from beginning to end. Any mistakes you make won’t escape my notice!"

Suspecting nothing, Wan Xuegui immediately replied with deep respect, "Of course, Grandfather. Please take your time watching. I will perform the technique slowly so that it doesn’t put too much strain on you."

Wan Xuegui was actually worried that if he performed the technique too quickly, his ’grandfather’ would overexert himself, damaging his spirit and his Soul Sensing Ability.

This display of ’filial piety’ was so touching that even Ye Tianling was almost ’moved’ to tears.

"Such a good grandson. You really are a good grandson!"

Ye Tianling exclaimed with a sigh of admiration.

Wan Xuegui’s rather handsome face immediately beamed, blooming like a giant sunflower.