Chapter Two: The Great Victim of Continuous Defeat

"Before leaving, he broke my sword with a single finger, rendering me utterly worthless."

Jiang Sibai shook his head and said, "That is not the case; this sword was forged anew by the young man later on"

Only after he had eaten and drunk his fill did he pat his belly and say: "This meal was quite enjoyable, but don't think that such a gesture of goodwill will allow me to make an exception and admit you to the entrance wall."

He even felt that it would not matter if this traveler on the road rejected him again; at worst, he could just explore and cultivate on his own.

Jiang Sibai remained silent

Immediately, a servant came to take the fish from his hands and carried it to the kitchen

Wow

Within three years, as long as you can grow a season of corn that satisfies me, you may be directly accepted as my disciple

"Absolutely true." The traveler on the road nodded.

The old butler, known as Uncle Zhong, nodded in agreement and proceeded to handle the matter with composure

It seems that he has already understood what Jiang Sibai is trying to say

The traveler on the road unexpectedly remarked: "I did not expect you to be such an idealistic little fellow"

Good day, young master

The king admired the immortals and naturally wished to seek immortality and the Dao, hoping that one of his descendants could become such a person

The old farmer, listening to the sounds around him, turned his head with interest and asked, "Are you also called 'Xiao Bai'?"

Approximately, this is what is referred to as 'internal appointment'

Jiang Sibai shook his head and said: "I do indeed have a better house in Jicheng along with some attendants, but I prefer to live in the fief; it is more comfortable here"

The traveler on the road has already taken a seat in the inner room without any courtesy, and the large fox is leaning against him, sitting together on the soft couch. Looking at Jiang Sibai who walked in, he asked: "I thought the residence of the Jiang family young master would be better."

Thus, the young man persisted in body refinement while also seeking out craftsmen to jointly study the methods of forging and hammering

Therefore, it was never considered from the very beginning to select a gatekeeper from among us

Today, it seems that the young master has had a good harvest, and there is fish to eat again

The traveler on the road looked at Jiang Sibai with a face full of entanglement, appearing as if he wanted to say something but hesitated.

Then Jiang Sibai continued to narrate: "Next came the immortal master from Fire Hammer Valley, who imparted the method of hammer forging and explicitly stated that if one could forge a satisfactory tool within three years, they could leave with him."

The large fox beside immediately perked up its ears, displaying a look of confusion, as if questioning why so many people around it knew its name

However, he also said: "But you must think clearly, although 'Shennong Valley' also has a wonderful method of inheritance, it is still inferior to the previous 'Fire Hammer Valley', let alone 'Divine Sword Valley' and 'Fighting Peak', not to mention the inheritance of 'Yuan Dao Master Peak'"

Subsequently, the dishes were served, consisting of steamed and boiled vegetables that, in Jiang Sibai's eyes, lacked any flavor.

Next year, a celestial being will be dispatched to reside in Jicheng at the Yuandao Peak of the Luoyun Fairyland, which can be seen as an acknowledgment of my father.

Despite the sincere offerings made by the king, the immortal master of Yuandao Peak merely left behind a cultivation technique for health preservation and departed into the sky after residing for a full three years

Jiang Sibai added: "There are still ten years of health preservation techniques, but unfortunately, I have never been able to grasp these techniques, always feeling as if I am just one step away from success"

Jiang Sibai was taken aback for a moment, and after some thought, he shook his head and said: "Ignorance is no excuse for punishment"

The traveler on the road chuckled lightly while stroking his beard upon hearing this, seemingly very satisfied with the response, and even did not correct Jiang Sibai for directly addressing him as 'Master'.

Thus, after another three years, the young man, in addition to refining his body and forging, also practiced swordsmanship. Although life was arduous, he was confident and not inferior to others.

Really ... ... is it true ?

The traveler on the road suddenly spoke with a somewhat stern tone: "But have they truly offended me to the point of deserving death?"

He said, "What’s wrong? You look like you’ve been through quite a lot of distress"

If you want a fair opportunity, I will give you fairness

The traveler on the road took a deep breath, and a glimmer of brilliance flashed in his eyes

That year, the boy was nine years old

Jiang Sibai took a deep breath and calmly began to speak: "My father ascended the throne as Emperor Ji when I was three years old, and immediately paid homage to Mount Luoyun.

For the past three years, the young man has diligently adhered to the path of body refinement, persistently tempering his own physique. As a result, that Master Doufeng has shown us, the Jiang clan disciples, absolutely no kindness or consideration.

After the immortal master of Fire Hammer Valley departed, the Fairy Zhu Ling from Divine Sword Valley arrived. She imparted a set of fundamental sword techniques and similarly agreed to assess us three years later

The traveler on the road was quite pleased with this, frequently picking up his chopsticks without minding the simplicity of the dishes.

Jiang Sibai's eyes flashed with surprise upon hearing this; he had originally been prepared to give up, but unexpectedly, there was still this glimmer of hope

This is an era where human life is as insignificant as grass. In light of the actions of those six individuals, Jiang Sibai would have been justified in directly executing them.

Let us consider this as the second failure of the young man in his quest for enlightenment

Young Master Xiaobai has returned as well

The traveler on the road finally asked with a hint of hesitation: "According to what you said, you have refined your body for nine years, forged it for six years, and then practiced swordsmanship for three years, achieving success in all?"

Jiang Sibai immediately replied with annoyance: "I am Jiang Sibai! It is just that everyone is accustomed to calling me that."

It is not surprising that the old farmer, upon hearing this, calmly said: "You can just call me 'The Wayfarer on the Path.'"

The tone remains resolute

Upon reflection, Jiang Sibai's thoughts became clearer.

Jiang Sibai said with a sigh: "If you have something to say, just say it directly, I have already come to terms with it."

He still maintained a calm demeanor and said: "I, a humble practitioner, come from the Shennong Valley under the auspices of the Luoyun Immortal Realm, thus those who wish to join my sect must prioritize the affairs of mulberry farming."

The traveler on the road seems to be amused

Jiang Sibai expressed all the grievances he had endured over the years, feeling much more at ease in his heart

This indeed puzzled the traveler from the wilderness, and he asked: "I know you wish to enter the realm of the Immortal Luo Yun for cultivation, but shouldn't you try to please me a little?"

Jiang Sibai also asked: "After all, he is merely a son born out of wedlock without the support of a maternal family. I wonder how to address you, senior?"

She said, "I merely obtained a powerful weapon through the convenience of wealth and silk; this is not the way of wielding a sword"

At this moment, he spoke without even the courtesy or humility typically expected, which instead made him appear straightforward and sincere

I remember that the one walking ahead is the Fairy Zhu Ling from the Divine Sword Valley. What happened to her

... ...

He will no longer be referred to as 'father-in-law'

He said: "Uncle Zhong, could you please have the kitchen prepare two more dishes? I am going to entertain guests"

The traveler on the road asked again: "Why didn't you kill those six people just now?"

The traveler on the road looked at the broken sword in Jiang Sibai's hand and asked, "Is this the sword?"

The father earnestly sought the celestial connection, yet the immortal master at Doufeng merely left behind some fundamental methods for body refinement, and after the three-year period expired, departed with the fine materials and beautiful jade he had sought for himself

The fat fish he caught was also prepared as fish sashimi and served up.

Who would have thought that during the examination two days ago, I finally defeated everyone with the body I have honed for nine years, the new sword forged from six years of skill, and the swordsmanship I have diligently practiced for three years, yet in the end, it all came to naught

Is this the way number?

Such various matters

Jiang Sibai sincerely said without hesitation: "If Master accepts me, then you will be my mentor who guides me into the path of cultivation. Those others are ultimately what I have already missed, and it is not worth pondering over them any longer"

The Fairy Zhu Ling helped the apprentice whose sword had been accidentally broken by the young man, leaving behind a single remark before departing

He straightforwardly stated: "In fact, I know your thoughts; you probably all believe that Prince Ji's offspring are spoiled and pampered, how could they possibly endure the hardships of asceticism?"

But Jiang Sibai merely shook his head and said, "The crime does not warrant death"

Let us not concern ourselves with that; as long as we can guide him to the threshold, it does not matter even if it is 'Tian Xiu' at https://m.hetushu

At this point, the expression of the traveler on the road changed slightly, becoming somewhat awkward

After three years, the craftsman's offspring that I sought was taken away instead, and although I personally forged a sword from a hundredfold refined iron, I was once again filtered out.

Guess what, Daoist priest?

Is it really a cultivator who farms?

Jiang Sibai, upon hearing his words, let out a sigh of relief and said: "I knew it, how could a true cultivator ever look down on ordinary people as if they were mere ants?"

In this world, there will always be the first practitioner; he might as well be the one to achieve such a 'first'.

Jiang Sibai politely guided the 'Stranger on the Road' into his humble abode.

That year, the boy was six years old, still somewhat naive, yet he became aware of the existence of immortals, which sparked in him a deep admiration and a determination to seek apprenticeship under the immortals.

Jiang Sibai expressed confusion about this, is there a branch called 'Tianxiu' among the practitioners

Once the Immortal Master of Yuandao Peak has departed, the Immortal Master of Doufeng has arrived

But the question is, which practitioner would give themselves such a Daoist name

In this farmhouse of Jiang Sibai, there are actually not many servants, just the housekeeper, a servant who serves tea and water, a maid who cooks, and an additional laborer who chops wood and fetches water

Jiang Sibai lowered his head and remained silent for a moment, then raised his head and said with a resolute gaze: "No, I do not ask for any special treatment from my senior; I only request a fair opportunity for competition!"

Jiang Sibai returned to his Baichi with the 'old farmer' and was warmly greeted by many returning farmers before even entering the door

The old farmer chuckled lightly and said, "The descendants of the Jiang family from the Ji state?"