My Profession Can Be Infinitely Upgraded

Her daughter Qin Xiangling's Lineage rank had soared in a single leap, moving steadily from the fringes into the core circle.

With one good thing after another falling into place, Qin Hongshang naturally spared no effort in her gratitude and support for Jiang Xuan.

Especially after the Lineage meeting ended, when she caught sight of Qin Bingyi's face—feigning composure yet unable to conceal its ashen defeat—and saw him hurriedly leave in silence with several attendants, the pleased curve at Qin Hongshang's lips could no longer be suppressed.

Dongfang Xiyue was the same.

After learning that Jiang Xuan could forge Heart-Demon Swords for others, the eldest legitimate daughter of the Eastern Aristocratic Clan barely hesitated before leading by example and personally asking him to forge one for her.

Her reasoning was simple—loyalty that was not absolute was absolute disloyalty. Since she had decided to throw in her lot with Jiang Xuan, she needed this sword to show the outside world the unbreakable alliance between them.

This almost brazen willingness to take the bait caused the progress of Jiang Fishing Method to surge at a rate far beyond Jiang Xuan's expectations.

The day after he finished forging Dongfang Xiyue's sword, he had already met every condition for advancement.

He had no intention of delaying.

The ritual was held that morning, simple and quiet, without alerting anyone.

When the final wisp of ritual light faded from his fingertips, everything about this new profession—its abilities, its traits, the laws of karma it could pry loose—gradually became clear in the depths of his inner lake, like an ancient scroll slowly unfurling.

``` [Ding. System notification: You have taken the Purple Precious Grade profession Jiang-Style Fishing Method · Empty Cicada.]

[With a straight hook and empty bait, the Wisher takes the bait; the Angler does not