Chapter 123 - 62: Scripture Profound Daoist, Class Change Prelude

Chapter 123: Chapter 62: Scripture Profound Daoist, Class Change Prelude

Afterward, as Jiang Xuan looked at the bookshelves, which now held as many as one thousand seven hundred books, all densely packed and neatly arranged, an indescribable sense of satisfaction instantly flooded his heart.

’At this rate, I might not even have to wait for the Four Seasons Valley’s official recognition to finish building my own Scripture Pavilion.’

’Especially since in three days, I have a duel with Su Xingying. As long as I win and get enough Spirit Stones from her, I can add another batch of Daoist Scripture and Collection.’

But just when Jiang Xuan thought he would have to defeat Su Xingying in three days’ time to finish building his personal Scripture Pavilion...

An unexpected surprise arrived once more.

Of course, while it was an unexpected surprise, it was really Jiang Xuan’s status as a genius that had come into play.

Yesterday, the fact that Jiang Xuan had achieved Minor Success with the Frost Heaven Divine Sword and formed the Frost Heaven Mark after drinking just four bowls of Spirit Soup had completely stunned Yan Shouzhuo, the Valley Master of the Valley of Summer.

Awed by Jiang Xuan’s Comprehension, he had immediately identified him as a peerless prodigy whose Comprehension alone was equivalent to a Celestial Grade Spirit Root.

In fact, because Comprehension was more important than Spirit Root in the Late Stage—and would be of greater help to him—Jiang Xuan’s standing in his heart rose even higher.

Precisely because of this, after Jiang Xuan had left the day before, Yan Shouzhuo resolved to invest everything into nurturing him.

Today, he even made a point to set aside some time to visit Jiang Xuan’s small courtyard, wanting to see if the young man needed help with anything.

But as he reached the courtyard gate, he stopped in his tracks—the small courtyard where Jiang Xuan lived was unremarkable, paved with bluestone bricks and enclosed by low walls, with nothing special about it. Next to the courtyard, however, stood a rather large and exquisitely crafted building with flying eaves and upturned corners. It had an ancient, classical charm and exuded an air of elegance.

The contrast made Yan Shouzhuo raise an eyebrow. He turned to his direct disciple, Wu Shan, who was beside him, and asked, "What is that building?"

Following his master’s gaze, Wu Shan immediately recognized Jiang Xuan’s Scripture Pavilion and replied, "Master, that’s the Scripture Pavilion Junior Brother Jiang Xuan built himself. I heard it’s filled with the Daoist Scripture and Collection he has gathered."

After saying this, Wu Shan couldn’t help but shake his head. With a look of confusion and resignation, he said, "I’ve always heard that peerless prodigies have eccentric personalities. I thought it was just a rumor, but now it seems to be true."

"Junior Brother is great in every way—he has high Talent and a stable personality. I just don’t understand the point of building this Scripture Pavilion. If he wants to learn Magic or study texts, he could easily go to the main Scripture Pavilion of the Four Seasons Valley, or the smaller ones in each of the four valleys. With Junior Sister Xia He’s influence, no one would dare stop him..."

THWACK!

"Ouch!"

Before Wu Shan could finish, he received a sharp rap on the head from Yan Shouzhuo, making him grimace and instinctively clutch his head in pain.

After rapping Wu Shan on the head, Yan Shouzhuo’s voice was filled with exasperation. "You fool! Why didn’t you tell me something so important sooner?"

"And another thing—from now on, don’t you dare make thoughtless comments about your junior brother! That boy, Jiang Xuan, is incredibly intelligent and meticulous. He must have his reasons for building a Scripture Pavilion. As his elders, our only job is to support him with all our might."

For Yan Shouzhuo, who recognized Jiang Xuan’s Talent, the boy having needs wasn’t a problem. The real problem would be if he had no needs at all.

’It’s a good thing he has something he’s passionate about. If you don’t want anything, how am I supposed to build a closer relationship with you?’

With this thought in mind, Yan Shouzhuo immediately turned and said to Wu Shan in a solemn voice, "Come, back to the valley with me!"

Upon returning to the Valley of Summer, Yan Shouzhuo immediately gathered the valley’s disciples and ordered them all to copy the valley’s scriptures and Daoist Collection.

As he gave the order, there wasn’t the slightest hint of regret on Yan Shouzhuo’s face. After all, when making the Four Bitter Nether Soul Soup, he had to spend Spirit Stones on Spiritual Ingredients and expend his energy, Heart Spirit, and his personal Heaven and Earth Spiritual Fire.

But scriptures and Daoist Collections... if he had a copy made for Jiang Xuan, the original texts wouldn’t simply vanish from his hands.

Therefore, all it would cost him was some paper and a bit of his disciples’ time.

Yan Shouzhuo was more than happy to perform an act that would strengthen his ties with Jiang Xuan at such a minimal cost.