"There are only wrong names, never wrong nicknames."

"Innate Master!"

"Innate Master!!"

"Yan Chuan has contributed to the Dao-proving process of six newly advanced Innates, and look at these Heavenly Prides from the previous batch coming out of Tan Valley—"

At the foot of Chess Stone Peak, the Sword Discussion began.

Over a thousand Heavenly Prides moved at the command, erupting instantly.

Peng Fannian, Ban Xianfu, Jing Bao, Wang Ge, Fu Yunzhan.

All much stronger.

And Liu Xin, Ma Hongniang, Guo Xi, Zhuge Zhen, Cai Ru’an, Chi Gao, even without the Exotic Treasure, surprisingly surpassed their past selves.

"Innate Master."

"Golden Touch."

"Whoever he points to succeeds?"

The second Cang Mountain Sword Discussion was fiercely underway, but the most discussed topic was Yan Chuan, who was not present!

...

"Master Yan, I beg to leave first."

In Tan Valley City, after Luo Qi left, Wang Zhengyi came with disbelief: "You’ve added yet another Innate disciple under your tutelage!"

Though Luo Qi’s Dao-proving couldn’t be separated from his own efforts, Yan Chuan’s guidance and the tailored "Sea Waves Raising Song" he provided for Luo Qi were key.

Luo Qi proved the Dao.

Yan Chuan’s contributions were unparalleled.

"What disciple, I merely gave a bit of support. I’ve helped many, but whether they can prove the Dao depends on themselves." Yan Chuan didn’t care about these empty titles nor expect returns.

Or rather, the ’returns’ Yan Chuan pursued were for spiritual joy, helping fellow Heavenly Prides grow and prove the Dao, which made Yan Chuan very happy.

The second was the feedback from "Mutual Teaching and Learning," for example, Luo Qi’s Dao-proving with the "Sea Waves Raising Song" allowed him to comprehend it more swiftly after reaching Innate, providing Yan Chuan substantial feedback and benefits.

As for Luo Qi’s personal gratitude or repayment, Yan Chuan truly didn’t mind.

"You don’t care, but someone does." Wang Zhengyi pointed outside: "Wei Lingshan has arrived."

"Her?"

Yan Chuan, having had an eventful past year, almost forgot who she was, only after a pause did he remember: "Why has she come?"

She’s a ’first generation’ like Tan Dou, ranked tenth on the "Heavenly List," daughter of the Black Hawk Sect Leader, Wei Buqun, one of the Six Great Sects of Great Yan, and his only daughter, making her a top-tier ’first generation.’

Yan Chuan remembered her proud and arrogant nature; during the "Mo Yin Continent’s Royal City Competition," Yan Chuan didn’t choose Wei Lingshan, which led the Black Hawk Sect Saintess to leave and return to the Black Hawk Sect.

She left gracefully back then.

Why would she return now?

In Yan Chuan’s understanding, Wei Lingshan wasn’t the type for this.

Wang Zhengyi chuckled: "She certainly wouldn’t feel comfortable returning on her own, so her father, Wei Buqun, brought her this time."

"The Black Hawk Sect Leader is here too?" Yan Chuan lamented: "Senior Wei is here personally, and you’re here joking with me still."

Wei Buqun was Wei Lingshan’s father, the leader of the Black Hawk Sect, a position ranking tenth on the Heavenly List, just one position ahead of Yan Chuan.

Though their rankings were close, Yan Chuan might slightly surpass in strength.

Still, this was a senior from Great Yan, someone Yan Chuan couldn’t disrespect.

"Old Wang!"

Yan Chuan shook his head, pulling Wang Zhengyi along to meet Wei Buqun, curious about why the Black Hawk Sect Leader had brought his daughter here.

Could it be that Wei Lingshan was also unconscious?

...

"Sect Leader Wei’s esteemed visit, Yan Chuan is remiss in not welcoming you earlier, pardon my rudeness." Yan Chuan saw a middle-aged man from afar with uncommon demeanor, next to him was Wei Lingshan, whom he hadn’t seen in a long time, looking impatient, and Yan Chuan clasped his hands from afar in an apology.

A few steps closer, he saw the man’s five-willow beard, jade-like complexion, righteous expression, lightly clad with slow-displaying belt, shaking a folding fan with a carefree demeanor.

It was indeed Wei Buqun.

Such elegance and charm, it’s no wonder he had a daughter as striking as Wei Lingshan.

The Black Hawk Sect might sound like a demonic sect, but it’s genuinely one of the Six Great Sects of Great Yan, a reputable sect.

Wei Buqun took a few steps to greet Yan Chuan with a refined, gentle voice: "City Lord Yan, a youthful hero, my uninvited visit seeks your forgiveness."

"Don’t mention it." Yan Chuan laughed: "Senior Wei’s presence leaves me overjoyed."

The two exchanged pleasantries despite the generation gap.

Wei Lingshan pursed her lips: "Two hypocrites!"

"Her mouth—" Wei Buqun listened, maintaining his composure, but his daughter was indeed poorly taught: "Her mother left early, spoiled by my indulgence, City Lord Yan, please overlook it."

Wei Buqun was indeed a unique person.

They say the fault lies with the parents if one doesn’t teach their child.

Wei Lingshan’s brash disposition had everything to do with Wei Buqun’s indulgence.

But why should Yan Chuan put up with his indulgent daughter’s behavior?

Yan Chuan felt displeasure inside.

Wang Zhengyi’s expression slightly changed.

Innates should not be insulted!

Wei Lingshan’s audacity!

However, the next moment—

"Lingshan, hold your tongue." Wei Buqun flicked a gust of wind, sealing Wei Lingshan’s acupoint, forbidding speech or movement, then addressed Yan Chuan and Wang Zhengyi: "My daughter doesn’t know better. This temper won’t change unless she suffers greatly, but I promised her mother on her deathbed to protect Lingshan all her life, and I can’t bear to be harsh."

What kind of person is this?

If you want to protect your daughter, does that mean letting her vex two promising new masters?

Is there something seriously wrong?

Wang Zhengyi furrowed his brows, about to retort.

But saw Wei Buqun pull a wooden box from his sleeve, opening it directly. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Wow!

A rich fragrance spread, with light brimming all around.

This is—

"Primordial Pill?"

Yan Chuan and Wang Zhengyi were both taken aback.

Wei Buqun said: "City Lord Yan is called ’Innate Master,’ having guided Chen Ze, Ding Xiang, Ying Jifeng, and yesterday’s Luo Qi in proving Innate Dao. I’ve been troubled by Lingshan’s inability to prove the Dao, fearing that I’d send her off before my time, and I’ve wanted to ask City Lord Yan to take Lingshan under your wing and guide her, if you could tailor an Absolute Skill for her, I’d be eternally grateful."

He handed the wooden box to Yan Chuan: "Here are 50 Primordial Pills, please, for the sake of the pills and my behalf, don’t mind Lingshan’s attitude. Just treat her as if she were mute. If Lingshan is fortunate to prove the Innate Dao within two years, I’ll prepare another 100 Primordial Pills as thanks. After her Dao-proving, I’ll additionally provide 10 Primordial Pills annually for ten consecutive years."

"..."

Wang Zhengyi’s anger vanished.

Yan Chuan also calmed: "What’s Senior Wei doing?"

Isn’t this too direct to just smash with Primordial Pills?

How is anyone supposed to stay angry?

Yan Chuan exchanged a look with Wang Zhengyi, Yan Chuan still bewildered, while Wang Zhengyi’s voice sounded in his ear: "Agree! 50 Primordial Pills!"

But it’s not just 50 Primordial Pills!

If Wei Lingshan can prove the Dao within two years, Yan Chuan could receive an additional 100 Primordial Pills at once, plus another total of 100 over ten years.

In total—

"Two-fifty!"

It was the first time Yan Chuan had been so bombarded with Primordial Pills, even when he first met his first friend Zhang Tao in Heavenly Ladder City, the mention of only one or two Primordial Pills by Zhang Tao left him daunted when Yan Chuan charged 20 Primordial Pills for lessons.

But.

Look at Wei Buqun!

Look at this Master Wei!

Even without achievement, he still offers 50 Primordial Pills, regardless of success or failure.

Such generosity!

Yan Chuan admitted he was overwhelmed by this.

After advancing to the Innate Fourth Layer, after purchasing the "Purple Gold Shuttle" and "Liyang Purple Bone," Yan Chuan was indeed slightly poor, cultivation didn’t have the lavishness it had at the Third Layer, and was careful and frugal, very unsatisfying.

But with these 50 Primordial Pills, at least for now, coupled with Yan Chuan’s current savings, the cultivation for Innate Fourth Layer would be secure.

Wei Buqun’s this is a timely help!

Teaching Wei Lingshan?

Yan Chuan generally disdained teaching difficult individuals; no matter how talented or well-backed they were, Yan Chuan steered clear, for instance, a Du Head from the Military Suppression Department in Guangling City once wanted Yan Chuan to take his son under his wing, but upon hearing his son was disobedient, Yan Chuan refused without a second thought.

Che Qi joined later because he was many times more obedient than expected, that was no exception.

But this time, Wei Lingshan might be Yan Chuan’s first exception.

"@·@!"

"@·@!!"

"@·@!!!"

Wei Lingshan was by the side, eyes wide-eyed, gaze lively, filled with disbelief and strong opposition.

But Wei Buqun ignored it.

And Yan Chuan also ignored it, curious: "With 250 Primordial Pills, even forcibly, you could push Miss Wei into the Innate Realm, why did Senior come to find me?"

Wang Zhengyi was also curious.

Two-hundred-fifty!

Really two-hundred-fifty!

Even as an Innate, he didn’t have such wealth.

With so many Primordial Pills, what resources couldn’t be bought? It would be easy to push a Postnatal into the Innate Realm, so why come to Yan Chuan?

Wei Buqun shook his head: "City Lord Yan also said, it’s ’forcibly.’ An Innate piled up with resources compared to an Innate who breaks through through guidance, which has more potential, there’s no need to elaborate. I want Lingshan to prove the Dao, but I cannot be short-sighted, I must take responsibility for her cultivation and future after proving the Dao. Thinking over, evaluating several times, with my current conditions, City Lord Yan is the best choice."

True enough.

The difference between ’Resource Proving’ and ’Self-Certification’ is vast. Lu Yuru can be considered Resource Proving, but the resources she used, whether the ’Fire Bud Crystal’ or the ’Fifth-rank·Sun Essence,’ ’Fifth-rank·Moonlight,’ were rare and almost impossible to buy even with a fortune, not to mention whether Wei Buqun’s 250 Primordial Pills could afford them, and even if he could buy them, would ensuring Proving Dao within two years be certain?

After proving the Dao, then what?

Continue piling resources?

But by then, how could Wei Buqun sustain it?

After much thought, the only option was Yan Chuan: "Given that City Lord Yan can enlighten four or five young Innates in less than a year, Lingshan’s hope of proving the Dao and having a prosperous future is greatest with you."

...

"Such compassion from parents!" Yan Chuan was moved by Wei Buqun’s deep affection for his daughter, and after careful consideration, decided to endure Wei Lingshan’s vile temperament and agree to Wei Buqun’s request: "But I state upfront, I’ll teach for a maximum of two years, during which I will be diligent, but with Miss Wei’s resistant attitude towards me, I have no assurance of her proving the Dao within these two years."

"No one can guarantee another’s proving the Dao." Wei Buqun’s face lit up at Yan Chuan’s acceptance: "But by staying with City Lord Yan, there’s indeed a greater chance of achieving Innate status, and your dedication is all we ask."

...