A test? Hesitation!

"What, you thought I was testing you?" Jiang Xinyue lay back down on the rocking chair, her gaze playful as she looked at the thoughts Li Wei had written directly on her face, finding it amusing.

Li Wei blinked. "Ah, wasn't I?"

Jiang Xinyue tilted her head back and looked at the sky, gazing through the gaps in the leaves at the bright red pomegranates. She remained silent for a long time.

Li Wei also looked up. Pomegranates... could you see a flower from them?

Sitting was a bit uncomfortable, so she stretched her legs forward, changing her posture. Her feet dangled in her sandals, white and tender, making her a little dizzy herself.

"Tsk," Jiang Xinyue suddenly said, with a hint of disdain, "Did you feed your seven days of etiquette lessons to the dogs?"

Li Wei jumped in surprise, quickly pulling her legs back and sitting up straight. She had to maintain her young lady persona.

"You..."

Jiang Xinyue smiled wryly and shook her head, her voice turning low and husky. "Actually, I wasn't testing you just now... The reason I said that was because I myself was hesitating..."

"Hesitating?" Li Wei was confused.

Jiang Xinyue nodded, her thoughts seeming to drift far away. "I was hesitating whether to 'sacrifice minor righteousness for major righteousness'!"

Minor righteousness, major righteousness? What is she even talking about now?

Li Wei was even more confused, but she had a thick skin and asked, "Grandmother, tell me more?"

Jiang Xinyue was amused by her, playfully tapping Li Wei's forehead with her finger. She scolded her a couple of times before explaining, "Originally, Xiao Qiu came to me and asked for my cooperation, and I agreed without hesitation. Don't think I'm heartless. In my opinion, trading someone with only 53 Vitality for that kid Gu Jinzhi is worth it!"

Li Wei rubbed her chin and even nodded in agreement, saying, "Indeed, the champion of the national competition~"

Jiang Xinyue: "..."

Wait, this girl's stance is a bit strange...

Jiang Xinyue was choked for a long time before she managed to maintain her Master's demeanor and compose herself. "But, that was my previous thought... Sigh~ Before I saw you, I wasn't hesitating because Gu Jinzhi was at the peak Minor Perfection. After seeing you, I started hesitating..."

Li Wei's face twitched slightly. This strong sense of déjà vu, and a line of dialogue automatically played in her mind—

Before tonight, I was not confused, for my heart only held the country; after tonight, I am confused, with sister-in-law here, why would I still want the country?

Jiang Xinyue trailed off, feeling that Li Wei's expression was off. She couldn't help but frown. "Are you mocking me?"

Li Wei jolted, shaking her head like a rattle drum, her cheeks puffing out.

"No, Grandmother, you've misunderstood!"

Jiang Xinyue flicked her finger, and an invisible force shot out.

Li Wei felt a sharp pain on her forehead, instantly becoming obedient and not daring to think recklessly anymore.

"Hmph!" Jiang Xinyue snorted, frustrated and disappointed. "You lazy good-for-nothing, do you know what an eighteen-year-old 'Dao-Approaching Body' means?"

Li Wei rubbed her reddened forehead, baring her teeth and shaking her head.

Jiang Xinyue raised an eyebrow. "Take that kid Gu Jinzhi as an example. During the Freshman Competition, his Vitality was 89, and his Gu Family saber technique was at Minor Accomplishment. Let's assume his strength was 1 then."

"And you now, your strength is 3."

Li Wei crooked her mouth into a smile, sat cross-legged with her arms crossed, not even bothering with the redness on her forehead. She had to strike a proud pose.

Jiang Xinyue's lips twitched again. Suppressing the urge to hit her, she gritted her teeth. "The 'Dao-Approaching Body' can actively enter 'Heaven-Man Communion'. With the boost from 'Heaven-Man Communion', your combat power and cultivation speed will both be amplified."

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"To compare, Gu Jinzhi broke through at Minor Perfection, his strength was 10; while your breakthrough, your strength isn't 30, but 50, or even higher."

"At this point, your peers are still in the Blood Nourishing stage. Even so-called prodigies like Yun Bajin have a strength that doesn't even reach 1."

"After becoming a Martial Artist, with the added cultivation from 'Heaven-Man Communion', your realm will advance by leaps and bounds. Following the speed of that old guy Yun Sheng, you can advance to Fourth Order in about two years."

"After reaching Fourth Order, your strength will easily exceed 1000. But what about your peers? They've just finished Blood Nourishing, and it would be good if they could reach Gu Jinzhi's level during the Freshman Competition."

Li Wei listened, her eyes beaming. She thought, Am I really this awesome? No, Grandmother is being too conservative. I'm even more awesome than she thinks! This is the '99+1' hidden version!

And, I have the System! What do you mean two years to Fourth Order? Too slow, too slow. I'll get some essence later and give this world a little 'protagonist' shock!

Also, is this 'Heaven-Man Communion' she's talking about the mystical state I entered at the hotel?

Just as she was about to ask what 'Heaven-Man Communion' was, Jiang Xinyue changed the subject and returned to the main point, her tone becoming somber.

"That's why I said I wasn't testing you just now... Trading a tail-ender for Gu Jinzhi, I wouldn't hesitate; but... trading the 'Dao-Approaching Body' for Gu Jinzhi, perhaps that would be 'criminal'..."

Hearing this, Li Wei smiled. "But it sounds to me like you've decided to trade anyway?"

A hint of helplessness flashed across Jiang Xinyue's face, followed by a wry smile and a shake of her head. "Masters are also human, and they have their selfish desires after all..."

"Doesn't everyone have some selfish desires?" Li Wei was quite indifferent. Instead, she leaned closer, her eyes sparkling, a look of gossip on her face. "Speaking of which, Grandmother, what exactly is your relationship with Aunt Liang? Why are you helping her so much?"

Jiang Xinyue glanced at her, her tone quite casual. "Her father, my ex-boyfriend."

Huh???

Li Wei's jaw nearly hit the floor. This development... was too exciting!

Jiang Xinyue added, "When Liang Qiushi was studying in the Imperial Capital, she lived with the Jiang Family the entire time. I took her in as my goddaughter."

Ling Wei silently gave a thumbs-up, her expression filled with reverence.

What a legend! Raising a daughter for her ex-boyfriend! This grandmother is truly a hero among women! No wonder she's so eager to help Aunt Liang; there's this connection.

Having said that, Jiang Xinyue lifted her chin. "Alright, get ready. I'll help you break through to become a Martial Artist now. Currently, outsiders are guessing at most that you've reached Great Perfection. If you continue to flaunt your Dao-Approaching Body around, things will be difficult to manage."

"After the breakthrough, your foundation will no longer be detectable. Remember, don't show off carelessly when you're out there. This world isn't full of people as easygoing as I am."

She paused, her eyes holding a meaningful glint. "Or rather, if I didn't have something I needed from you, and didn't feel a bit guilty about it, I might have been quite interested in your little secret~"

Upon hearing that she was about to break through, Ling Wei became very excited.

After all, she had reached the limit of her path as a Quasi-Martial Artist. To continue growing stronger, she had to become a formal Martial Artist.

However, Jiang Xinyue's subsequent words sent a chill down her spine.

Recalling her earlier guesses and mental preparations at the courtyard gate, she initially thought she had gotten away with it. But it turned out the other party knew everything clearly but hadn't exposed her!

"Heh heh..." Ling Wei gave a dry chuckle and quickly pledged, "I definitely won't say anything! You can rest assured! Also, I'll guarantee the life of your godson! I'll handle everything beautifully for you and Aunt Liang!"

Jiang Xinyue stared at Ling Wei's vibrant, beaming young face. She clenched her fist, then loosened it, repeating the motion several times as if making a huge decision. Finally, she stood up, her figure flickering as she lightly floated behind Ling Wei.

"Sit properly, prepare for the breakthrough!"

Ling Wei suppressed her excitement. "Yes!"