The End of the Immortal Path-Chapter 37 - 36: The White Moonlight in the Young Man’s Heart

Chapter 37: Chapter 36: The White Moonlight in the Young Man’s Heart

He left the courtyard.

Jiang Man didn’t see many people on the road; it was too late.

However, the few who were out looked at the Sixth Courtyard with some curiosity.

When they saw Jiang Man emerge, they immediately walked toward him.

His simple clothes gave off an approachable air.

As one of them approached, he spoke in a gentle tone. "Excuse me, are you from the Sixth Courtyard?"

Jiang Man had been lost in thought, but when he heard someone call out, he tilted his head, pointed at himself, and asked curiously, "Me?"

"That’s right." The speaker approached with two others in tow.

He glanced at the Sixth Courtyard and asked, "What’s going on in your courtyard? Why are there so many people this late?"

Jiang Man stared at him in silence.

The leader of the group cursed under his breath and handed Jiang Man five Spiritual Source.

After accepting the Spiritual Source, Jiang Man answered truthfully, "Cultivation."

The man was confused. "Cultivation this late?"

"If we don’t cultivate this early, what’s the point?" Jiang Man retorted.

The man was taken aback.

With that, Jiang Man left.

He had been telling the truth. If you don’t cultivate this early in the evening, if you don’t cultivate at night, aren’t you just wasting the day?

Back at the stables, Jiang Man chatted with the Old Yellow Ox as he rested.

He told it about the day’s events.

The Old Yellow Ox asked, quite curious, "You said you don’t sleep at night. Aren’t you afraid they’ll also stay up all night to cultivate?"

Jiang Man was puzzled. "Why should I be? There are differences even among geniuses."

The Old Yellow Ox was speechless. "..."

It then asked about the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart.

"It’s complete. The Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart is vibrating right now. It’s about to produce an inheritance item and reveal the next requirement." Jiang Man was also a little curious about what the Fate Chart would give him this time.

’It should be an Elixir or something similar.’

’If it’s a Cultivation Skill, I wouldn’t dare practice it carelessly.’

’If I get caught, my future will be ruined.’

「Meanwhile.」

Luo Xuan and Cheng Yu were walking back together.

"Is there something special about this Jiang Man?" Cheng Yu asked, looking at Luo Xuan.

Luo Xuan was silent for a moment before replying, "He is a bit special. I’ve never seen anyone shoot to first place in such a short amount of time."

"I even suspect he was hiding his strength from the very beginning."

"Then, at the very end, he intentionally revealed his power."

"He did it to attract attention and get some people to sponsor him with resources."

"That way, he could receive better training."

"All to make a run at next year’s Sect assessment."

Cheng Yu feigned shock. "Is that really what happened?"

"Probably not," Luo Xuan said, shaking her head with a sigh. "I wish that were the case, but when I fought him today, I realized he knows very little about Magic Skills and has no real combat experience."

"His control over his power is decent, but far from outstanding."

"So, he truly did achieve all this in a short period."

"But I can’t figure out how he did it."

Cheng Yu looked surprised, then asked, "In that case, do you still want to take him on as a guard?"

Hearing this, Luo Xuan gave her companion a slightly surprised look and said, "He’s number one."

It was a simple sentence, calm on the surface, but tinged with bitterness.

She was originally the one in first place.

Two years of hard work, never daring to slack off for even a moment—she had poured her heart and soul into it.

All just to secure her position.

And now...

It had been snatched away so effortlessly.

Some people told her he was just lucky, that he must have massive resources backing him.

Others told her he was just some country bumpkin from a poor village. So what if he was number one? He wouldn’t get far.

But...

First place was first place. That was an unchangeable fact.

Within the courtyard, their statuses had changed.

To still think of recruiting him as a guard would be to invite humiliation.

’Instead of trying to win him over, I’d be better off finding a way to disrupt his state of mind so he underperforms next month.’

’But that sort of thing requires an opportunity; it can’t just be fabricated out of thin air.’

’Still, it’s not like I have no chance of winning.’

’Magic Skills are his weakness, and they happen to be my strength.’

’Practical combat also accounts for a large part of the score.’

’For now, I can’t get distracted by other things. I just have to work hard enough.’

’He’s willing to sacrifice sleep for Cultivation, so I have to do the same.’

’How could I possibly sleep when facing such a powerful rival?’

’If I can make some progress in the last half of the month...’

’My chances of winning will be even greater.’

After they parted ways, Cheng Yu shook her head slightly. ’Luo Xuan’s perspective is as narrow as ever. This prospect is a really good one. Now, how can I win him over?’

Cheng Yu mused as she walked.

’The previous plan failed. Even if Chang Qiweng managed to pull Luo Xuan down, it wouldn’t guarantee my own advancement.’

’I just need to find a way to make Jiang Man my pawn. But what should I use?’ she thought, gazing at the bright moon in the sky.

She murmured to herself, "A young man’s heart... Everyone must have someone they admire, someone who shines like the moonlight."

’That person is usually the most dazzling one around.’

’Luo Xuan is exactly that type of person.’

Luo Xuan was a young lady from a wealthy family. She had decent Talent, a gentle personality, and a dignified and elegant bearing. Not only that, but her looks were outstanding, and her well-proportioned figure was a delight to behold. She was the embodiment of countless virtues.

’If someone like her so much as speaks a few words to some poor boy, his heart will start to race.’

’If she were to show favor to some poor country bumpkin, he would be willing to rip his own heart out for her.’

’No matter how talented he is, he can’t change his fundamental nature. Poor people are insecure to the bone. Even if they have a proud spirit, they can’t escape the allure of a beautiful woman.’

’Even heroes have a weakness for beauty, to say nothing of a poor boy with decent Talent who’s suddenly riding a wave of success?’ A smile played in Cheng Yu’s eyes.

’What if Jiang Man received a letter of admiration from Luo Xuan, encouraging him to defeat Fang Yong so they could secure the spots together and be with each other afterward? I wonder how he’d react.’

’Who could possibly resist Luo Xuan’s admiration?’

’It’s worth a try, isn’t it?’

’That way, Fang Yong will be seriously wounded, and then I’ll have Chang Qiweng take down Luo Xuan as well.’

’Then...’

’I’ll be able to smoothly take second place.’

’Then, Luo Xuan can withdraw on the grounds of not getting a spot, and she’ll still be mine.’

’The plan isn’t foolproof, but the success rate isn’t low.’

’Besides, this is a flexible plan. I can advance or retreat, and there are many options.’

’The only difficulty is making him believe it.’

’But making him believe it is easy, too. As Luo Xuan’s friend, I’ll deliver the letter personally.’

’Who would dare question the letter then?’

’I just have to tell him that Luo Xuan won’t mention it until after the results are in.’

’Then everything can proceed smoothly.’

Cheng Yu retracted her gaze and smiled.

’I wonder if an inexperienced poor boy can withstand a letter of admiration from Luo Xuan.’

’Still, I’d prefer it if Jiang Man failed midway through.’

’It would make him much easier to bring under my control.’

’So what if he’s a genius?’

’Even geniuses have weaknesses.’

「At that moment.」

The vibrations from Jiang Man’s Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart had ceased.

Two Elixirs emerged from the Fate Chart and settled in his Dantian.

They were both Elixirs of extremely high quality.

However, he wasn’t yet sure what kind of Elixirs they were.

He would need to ask the Old Yellow Ox.

There was no rush.

After all, the Elixirs would stay there; they weren’t going anywhere.

The most pressing matter was to see what the third requirement of the Unparalleled Celestial Pride Fate Chart was.

And how much time it would give him.