Xie Leran knew little about this older female cousin he so rarely met, but that did not stop him from basking in the praise she received. He said:
"It was all through her own hard work. She rarely comes to the lineage to ask for resources, either. Our True Person feels indebted to her, and so often speaks of her."
"True Person Xuan Xi has been busy refining Divine Powers in recent years and probably has little time to spare for her. The lineage has been considering offering some assistance. That would be better than leaving her to struggle alone."
As they spoke briefly, the two flew over three commanderies and descended straight toward Weinan Mountain.
Whatever else she might be, Xie Lezhi was a sect cultivator. Even with the surname Xie, she would ultimately have to serve the sect once she became a True Person. As long as she qualified for them, she would never lack resources. Jiang Yang therefore said:
"How could you or I fathom a True Person's deep deliberations? Surely arrangements have already been made."
Naturally, Xie Lezhi did not need to be like his second senior sister, Cong Ya. Having a lineage's support was a good thing, but the guest must not usurp the host's place.
"Yes, yes, of course."
Realizing he had misspoken, Xie Leran hurriedly nodded and extended a hand.
"Please."
Jiang Yang left it at that and followed him through the mountain into an exquisite little Garden.
Flowers, birds, fish, and insects filled the Garden, along with artificial hills and unusual stones. Pools and streams wound around it, creating a tranquil scene that had clearly been arranged with care.
As soon as they entered the Garden, they found a middle-aged man waiting before the host's seat. At the sight of Jiang Yang,