Shen Residence.
"You're going back tomorrow?" Shen Wenyuan looked at Jiang Ning, surprise written across his face.
The two of them were in the rear courtyard rather than the study from before, where Soul-Nourishing Incense was needed to stabilize his injuries.
From this alone, Jiang Ning could tell that Shen Wenyuan's injuries had improved considerably.
"Yes, I have to return tomorrow! The situation in Dongling Commandery is far from peaceful now!" Jiang Ning said.
"That makes sense!" Shen Wenyuan nodded in understanding. "Your condition is stable now, and your realm has already settled. With your Heaven-Man Grandmaster cultivation, plus having completed one Blood Exchange, once you return to Dongling Commandery, you'll be more than capable of standing on your own and steadying the turmoil across the entire commandery."
"Dongling Commandery is currently short on high-level combat power like yours. You truly need to hurry back!"
Jiang Ning could not help but smile at that.
He was not in a position to explain Shen Wenyuan's mistaken judgment of his cultivation.
He had already completed three Blood Exchanges, and his realm and condition were stable.
Saying it aloud would be rather frightening.
After all, it had only been a little over a month since he entered the third rank.
And it was perfectly normal that Shen Wenyuan could not see through his realm.
Martial Dao realms were not hung above one's head. They could only be roughly judged from changes in the body and aura.
"Right!" Shen Wenyuan had just lifted his teacup when he seemed to recall something and spoke again. "When do you plan to hold your Grandmaster banquet?"
"About half a month from now, in mid-July," Jiang Ning said.
"Good! Remember to send the invitation in advance after you return. I'll definitely be there when the time comes!" Shen