Willing to Give His All

Blood Brow tossed a message Jade Slip down the vertical shaft toward Jiang Chang in the corpse pit at the bottom of the mountain.

Jiang Chang was overjoyed when he received it.

He believed he had won "Yan Yiwen's" favor and latched on to Elder Yan's powerful backing.

That was why he had agreed to pass along the cultivation-method Jade Slip and the verbal message to "Yan Yiwen."

Outsiders might not know, but he did: "Elder Yan" had reached the Peak Golden Core Stage. If he could secure her backing, his future path of cultivation would be smooth sailing.

He took the message Jade Slip. Its contents read:

[Where is the person who asked you to deliver the cultivation-method Jade Slip and the message?]

[Elder Yan, this disciple does not know where he is. But a friend of mine has his message Jade Slip and can contact him,] Jiang Chang replied.

[Who is this friend of yours?] Blood Brow asked.

[Kang Jiang, a steward of the Secret Lore Pavilion,] Jiang Chang said.

[After your shift tomorrow, go see Kang Jiang and bring me that man's message Jade Slip,] Blood Brow said, leaving no room for argument.

[Understood. This disciple will carry out your instructions, Elder Yan,] Jiang Chang said.

[Remember to keep this secret. Apart from you, me, and Kang Jiang, no fourth person may know,] Blood Brow said.

[Yes!] Jiang Chang agreed at once, his heart brimming with joy.

The next day, at dusk.

When Jiang Chang came on duty again, he brought Blood Brow Song Wen's message Jade Slip.

[You did well.]

Blood Brow had merely tossed out a perfunctory remark. To Jiang Chang, however, it was an immense affirmation.

[Thank you for your praise, Elder Yan. It is this disciple's honor to serve you. Even if my