Nan Qiao was just about to kneel when Qin Guan suddenly waved his sleeve. A gentle surge of Gang Qi instantly held her knees in place.
Qin Guan stepped up to Nan Qiao and smiled. "Don't take it seriously. I was only joking."
After speaking, Qin Guan took a cultivation method from his Storage Bag. "This High-grade Profound tier Ice Spirit Art is for you."
A High-grade Profound tier Ice Element cultivation method!
At Qin Guan's words, everyone drew in a sharp breath. Elemental cultivation methods were far rarer than ordinary ones. Never mind Profound tier—even a Yellow tier elemental cultivation method was exceptionally hard to come by!
If they could get their hands on a High-grade Profound tier elemental cultivation method, they'd probably be willing to kneel, or even eat shit...
"I, I..."
Nan Qiao stared at the cultivation method in Qin Guan's hand, momentarily at a loss for words. She hadn't expected Qin Guan to have been testing her. She'd thought she was about to be humiliated, but instead she'd received an incredibly precious Ice Element cultivation method.
"Your brother-in-law gave it to you, so take it!" Seeing Nan Qiao standing there in a daze, Nan Rou gave her a gentle nudge.
"Oh! Haha, Qiao'er, what are you standing there for? Your brother-in-law gave it to you. Hurry up and thank him!"
Yang Hongmei was both excited and anxious. She was afraid Nan Qiao might refuse.
"Thank you, brother-in-law!"
Nan Qiao accepted the cultivation method. Pouting, she wiped away her tears, but she couldn't hide the excitement and joy on her face.
Qin Guan nodded. "If there's anything you don't understand later, you can come ask me anytime."
"Brother-in-law, aren't you a Martial Cultivator? Do you know how to cultivate with a cultivation method too?" Nan Qiao couldn't help asking.
"I know a thing or two. A low-level cultivation method like this is nothing I can't handle." Qin Guan smiled casually. He had grown up learning by watching and listening to his Master, so although he couldn't gather Spiritual Power to cultivate, he still knew the ways of cultivation quite well.
At Qin Guan's words, everyone felt a pang of disbelief. A Profound tier cultivation method was actually low-level in his eyes?
If he'd said that before, everyone would have thought Qin Guan was bragging. But now, no one doubted him. After all, he'd casually handed out so many Profound tier cultivation methods; it was clear he truly didn't think much of them.
"Qin Guan, what do you plan to do about Spirit Sword Academy?" Nan Yunqi asked anxiously.
At Nan Yunqi's question, everyone looked toward Qin Guan. Although they'd gained a great deal this time, Spirit Sword Academy still loomed over them like a massive boulder pressing on their chests.
Spirit Sword Academy's might had long since taken root in everyone's hearts. Deep in their bones, they were filled with fear and awe.
Seeing their unease, Qin Guan replied indifferently, "Just focus on cultivating. I'll deal with the trouble from Spirit Sword Academy."
With that, Qin Guan left the hall with Nan Rou.
After Qin Guan left, Nan Yunqi looked at everyone.
"If our son-in-law said that, he must have already thought of a plan. Every one of you now has a Profound tier cultivation method. The most important thing is to focus on cultivating. Once the Nan Family grows stronger, you'll all be Elders. Understood?"
"Understood!" Everyone shouted in unison, fired up as if they'd been injected with chicken blood.
Elsewhere, Nan Rou walked through the courtyard with her arm linked through Qin Guan's.
"Dear, thank you!" Nan Rou said suddenly.
"What are you thanking me for?" Qin Guan asked with a smile.
"You've given our Nan Family a whole new look. When the Grand Elder and Second Elder led so many people in defecting, the Nan Family was on the brink of collapse. You turned the tide and saved us. And you've brought our family closer together and made us more united!"
Qin Guan looked at Nan Rou. "Your stepmother and Nan Qiao treated you that way before. Don't you resent them at all?"
At that, Nan Rou smiled.
"I resented them before, but ever since you saved me and gave me a new life, I haven't held anything against them. I don't care about those things anymore. Besides, I should thank them for giving you to me!"
Qin Guan fondly pinched Nan Rou's cheek. "I'm lucky to have met you too. But you have to learn to change from now on. There's nothing wrong with being kind, but if you're too kind, you can suffer for it. Understand?"
"Mm, I understand." Nan Rou nodded.
Before long, the two returned to their residence.
"Practice with this cultivation method for now. You can switch to a better one later." As he spoke, Qin Guan handed Nan Rou a low-grade Earth tier Xuan Yuan Art.
"Oh my, it's an Earth tier cultivation method!" Nan Rou stared at the cultivation method in her hands in disbelief.
How precious was an Earth tier cultivation method? Among the major powers of Qingzhou, methods of this level were Supreme Treasures that could never be passed on to outsiders!
"Dear, you're just too good to me. You saved the best for me!"
Nan Rou was so moved she was almost in tears. She threw her arms around Qin Guan and buried her face in his chest.
She wasn't moved because of the Earth tier cultivation method, but because Qin Guan doted on her so much. Ever since she was little, no one but her mother had ever treated her this well. Being loved and cherished like this made her feel incredibly happy.
"You're my wife. Isn't it only right that I give you the best things?" Qin Guan smiled as he smoothed the hair from Nan Rou's forehead.
At his words, Nan Rou hugged Qin Guan even tighter.
Feeling Nan Rou's softness against him, Qin Guan's vigorous Qi and blood surged.
Nan Rou suddenly felt something pressing against her. She glanced down instinctively, and moments later, her fair cheeks turned scorching hot.
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