Chapter 211 - 100: The Bitter Fruit I Deserve, the Future in the River of Time, It All Makes Sense Now

Su Qinghan was finally getting a taste of what it meant to live in halls of jade with horses of gold. Compared to this, what were the medicinal meals she had eaten before?

Of course, more than just marveling at the luxury, she was filled with a sense of awe.

Whether it was the Prime Minister Jiang Lintian before her, or his wife Li Qingshu, they were both renowned and formidable figures within the Great Xia.

But looking at them now, they didn’t seem the least bit ruthless.

Especially when she remembered that the middle-aged man was the current Prime Minister, a man whose power overshadowed the entire court. A single stomp of his foot could shake the Great Xia Dynasty to its foundations. A single word from him could cause countless heads to roll.

He was even called the Wolf Aspect by many of his colleagues, famous for his ruthless methods and cold-blooded cruelty.

’If his many ministers were to see this gentle, smiling expression on his face, wouldn’t they be shocked and find it unbelievable?’

With an outsider like Su Qinghan present, Jiang Lintian and Li Qingshu didn’t ask too many questions about Jiang Lan’s affairs, only inquiring about his experiences while he was away.

Jiang Lan also answered "dutifully," recounting point by point how he had obtained the Purple Mist True Monarch’s inheritance with Chu Chan’s help.

After all, they had surely learned about the course of events already; he simply omitted many of the finer points.

As for the three Scripture Scrolls he had obtained, he thought for a moment and decided not to hide them. He copied them into a Jade Scroll using his Divine Thought and handed it to them.

With their current level of cultivation, they naturally wouldn’t have much use for the scrolls, but if they used them for cross-verification, they might gain some unexpected insights.

’And as for the Wordless Celestial Book among them, its origins were even more mysterious. For my parents to have reached their current level, they couldn’t possibly be dull-witted. They’ll surely be able to comprehend something from it.’

Although Jiang Lan was selfish and prioritized his own interests, the stronger his parents became, the better it was for him, naturally.

This wasn’t the first time he had shared the Wordless Celestial Book.

Back in Anyang City, he had made a copy and given it to Li Mengning.

He never hesitated to grant opportunities to those he trusted and who could be of use to him. Besides, in his view, what one could comprehend from the Wordless Celestial Book was a matter of personal destiny.

"Lan’Er, you certainly came across some great opportunities this time. However, it’s best not to show inheritances like these to just anyone."

Li Qingshu and Jiang Lintian had only intended to ask about how Jiang Lan was doing and find some topics for conversation.

But they never expected he would share the profound opportunities he had gained with them.

Having reached their current level, the two of them had certainly encountered no shortage of their own great opportunities, so they didn’t pay it much mind.

"Parents aren’t outsiders. I know what I’m doing," Jiang Lan said.

"This child..."

Li Qingshu smiled helplessly and didn’t bother to inspect the inheritance in the Jade Scroll, simply accepting it as a token of Jiang Lan’s affection.

Jiang Lintian, however, extended a wisp of his Divine Sense into it. He was slightly taken aback, and his expression shifted subtly.

"What is it?" Li Qingshu asked, noticing the change in his expression.

Jiang Lintian glanced at Jiang Lan, then waved his hand. The surrounding maids immediately withdrew.

Seeing this, Su Qinghan also tactfully rose to leave, understanding that this must be something serious to make the Prime Minister’s expression suddenly turn so grave.

"There is a page of the Wordless Celestial Book inside."

After everyone had withdrawn, Jiang Lintian casually waved his hand, setting up a barrier to prevent anyone from prying or noticing.

"The Wordless Celestial Book?"

Li Qingshu froze for a moment before realizing what he meant. Her brow furrowed as she also sent her Divine Thought into the Jade Scroll.

"I never would have thought..."

"...that Lan’Er would obtain a page of the Wordless Celestial Book through such a twist of fate," Jiang Lintian said, shaking his head slightly with a smile.

After she finished her inspection, Li Qingshu let out a small sigh. A smile touched her lips as she said, "It is indeed the Wordless Celestial Book."

"This is truly a pleasant surprise."

Jiang Lan hadn’t expected them to react so strongly. ’But why wasn’t there any mention of the Wordless Celestial Book in the original plot?’

Seeing his confusion, his parents began to explain.

"There are nine pages of the Wordless Celestial Book in total. It’s said that they drifted down from the Immortal Realm."

"Each page of the Wordless Celestial Book records a single Innate Immortal Pattern. The power of an Innate Immortal Pattern is immense. Even if an ordinary cultivator obtained a page, they would be unable to comprehend it. Only by forming the Foundation of Feather Transformation can one gradually comprehend and master it..."

"Your father and I once obtained a page in the Kunlun Immortal Ruins, and your maternal grandfather also has one. Now, with the one you’ve found, we have three pages in total."

"If we could obtain the complete Celestial Book of Heaven, we would acquire a truly complete Immortal Skill inheritance. It is the true foundation for attaining longevity and establishing the laws of the Immortal Dao."

"A major reason why there are no traces of Immortals in the Nine Provinces Land today is the lack of complete Immortal Skill inheritances. Even if one’s cultivation reaches a certain level, it’s difficult to communicate with heaven and earth and manifest the gate of the Immortal Sect..."

Jiang Lan was stunned by what he heard.

’It’s a shame the later plot went completely off the rails, so I stopped paying attention. Otherwise, I could have verified whether these rumors were true.’

His mother’s words did, however, clarify things for him.

It explained why the Ancient Vine Leaf hadn’t changed much after absorbing the Wordless Celestial Book.

’So it was because my cultivation wasn’t high enough. Forming the Foundation of Feather Transformation... that’s a stage only achievable in the Feather Transformation Realm.’

"I’ll make a copy of the other two pages of the Wordless Celestial Book and bring them to you later. Since you’ve had such a fortuitous encounter, Lan’Er, it means you have an affinity with the Wordless Celestial Book."

"Perhaps you can comprehend something from them," Li Qingshu added.

Jiang Lan nodded.

He also took this opportunity to tell them a bit about his own affairs.