"Take this. I'll wait for you here."
Bai Zhou handed the medicinal pill to Jiang Nannan, who quickly tucked it into her palm.
"Thank you!"
Jiang Nannan glanced down and suddenly noticed Bai Zhou's hand was remarkably smooth and delicate, completely at odds with his deep, resonant voice.
*Perhaps he has some kind of youth-preserving technique...*
Dismissing her suspicions, Jiang Nannan hurried to her mother's room with the pill.
She couldn't believe anyone would target a terminally ill woman on the brink of death, so she unhesitatingly administered Bai Zhou's pill to her mother.
***
Bai Zhou waited quietly by the door.
A few minutes later, a gasp of surprise came from inside the room, followed by sobs.
After another few minutes, Jiang Nannan emerged, her eyes red-rimmed. She immediately dropped to her knees before Bai Zhou.
"Benefactor, thank you for saving my mother. I owe you my life. May I know your name?"
Jiang Nannan gazed at Bai Zhou with pleading eyes, eager to learn his name.
"There's no need for such formality," Bai Zhou replied with a faint smile. "I told you, I simply couldn't stand the Profound Nether Sect's methods. Consider it an investment in you—I have high hopes for your future. If fate allows, we'll meet again."
He added, "By the way, you can refuse the Profound Nether Sect's demands. However, it's best not to publicize your mother's recovery to avoid their investigation, which could cause trouble for you. The Profound Nether Sect's Young Sect Master's coming-of-age ceremony is in seven days. Once he completes the ceremony, you and your mother will be safe."
"Thank you for the warning," Jiang Nannan said.
Jiang Nannan bowed deeply to Bai Zhou. As she lowered her head, her eyes fell on his shoes, and her pupils constricted sharply.
They were the exclusive footwear of Shrek Academy students, and judging by their pristine condition, they were brand new—the kind only a freshman would wear.
Coupled with the fair, delicate hands she had just seen...
*Could it be...?*
*No... absolutely not.*
Jiang Nannan shook her head vigorously, dismissing her own speculation. How could someone so powerful possibly be a mere freshman?
Despite her disbelief, Jiang Nannan's mind raced, searching through her memories of the freshmen she had encountered...
Though he was disguised, the disguise was crude; his height couldn't have changed.
Jiang Nannan instantly transformed into "Sherlock Holmes," gathering clues.
But her immediate priority was to survive this crisis. She genuinely feared the Profound Nether Sect might resort to violence against her, or worse, discover her mother's recovery and use her as leverage.
***
"Finally done! Jiang Nannan didn't suspect a thing. My disguise worked perfectly!"
Bai Zhou tore apart the black robe, feeling immensely pleased with himself.
However, he didn't rush back. Instead, he lingered to watch the drama unfold. He wasn't trying to eavesdrop; he was simply curious about Xu Sanshi's evolution...
***
The next day, the black-robed physician approached Jiang Nannan. Her acting was flawless as she feigned grief and refused his request.
The physician was stunned. He never imagined that Jiang Nannan, known for her filial piety, would disregard her mother's life. This was absurd!
"Damn it! I miscalculated!"
The physician stormed off, cursing under his breath.
Soon, the Profound Nether Sect mobilized, scrambling to find a replacement...
But Jiang Nannan was the perfect candidate. The sect's representative for this matter was Chen Wen, a young man who had grown up with Xu Sanshi.
Chen Wen personally led a group to Jiang Nannan, offering her immense benefits to persuade her to agree.
Yet she refused again.
Chen Wen left with a dark expression.
In the end, the Profound Nether Sect didn't press the matter further. If she had been an ordinary woman, they might have applied some pressure.
But Jiang Nannan was a student of Shrek Academy. They dared not resort to force. They could get away with subtle schemes and skirting the rules, but any further aggression risked their entire sect's annihilation.
***
Seventh day.
Xu Sanshi's coming-of-age ceremony.
"Second Young Master, the woman prepared for you is inside," Chen Wen said, his usual playful expression suddenly turning serious. He continued in a solemn tone, "Second Young Master, according to the Profound Nether Sect's rules, all direct male descendants with a Martial Soul must undergo a special awakening ritual at the age of fifteen. This awakening is crucial for you. If successful, your Martial Soul may evolve. Should it evolve into the Black Tortoise Shield, you will become the primary heir to the sect leader's position."
"I understand. I'll take it seriously!" Xu Sanshi replied, feeling a mix of nervousness and anticipation. This was his first time experiencing such a ritual; he had only heard about it from others and had no practical knowledge of what to expect.
*If only it were Nannan...* Xu Sanshi thought, still fantasizing about replacing the woman inside with Jiang Nannan. Even if he failed to awaken, he would have been content.
*Click...*
Xu Sanshi sighed, opened the door, and closed it behind him.
Inside the room, red candlelight flickered.
On the auspiciously decorated bed lay a plain-faced young woman, her eyes closed in unconsciousness.
Though not Jiang Nannan, the sight triggered Xu Sanshi's primal instincts for bloodline evolution, gradually stirring his excitement.
In the next moment, a terrifying aura erupted as Xu Sanshi became enveloped in pitch-black Profound Nether Divine Light, transforming into a demonic figure. He advanced step by step toward the woman.
As if sensing something, the woman slowly opened her eyes, only to behold a monstrous figure shrouded in dark light...
"Ah—!"
A scream pierced the air, abruptly cut short.
Then...
***
***
A few minutes later, Xu Sanshi emerged, looking utterly bewildered.
"Young Master, how did it go?!" Chen Wen, who had been waiting anxiously at the door, rushed forward, his face beaming with anticipation.
"I... I think I only awakened half of it..." Xu Sanshi released his Martial Soul.
Half of it was pitch black, as dark as night, while the other half was vibrant green, like a lush meadow.
"What?! How is that possible?! Could that girl have been lying?! Damn it, that bitch! She dared to trick me?!" Chen Wen exploded in fury. This was a matter of vital importance to the future of the Profound Nether Sect, and he had been deceived! Unforgivable!
"No, it's... it's my fault... I... I went to the wrong room..." Xu Sanshi covered his face, completely collapsing in despair.
Chen Wen: ... Young Master, you're amazing...
***
In the darkness, Bai Zhou didn't need to use his soul projection to eavesdrop; his formidable mental power allowed him to observe most of what was happening.
"Impressive," Bai Zhou remarked, offering his two-word assessment.
He felt sorry for the young woman. Having seen her face, Bai Zhou knew she couldn't compare to even a fraction of Jiang Nannan's beauty. As an ordinary person, she was destined to be discarded, lacking even the qualifications to become Xu Sanshi's concubine.
Such was the tragedy of the common folk.
Bai Zhou glanced at Jiang Nannan's home, confirmed everything was fine, and then turned to leave.
***
After spending half a month with her mother, Jiang Nannan resolutely brought her to Shrek City.
Although rent in Shrek City was exorbitant, she had managed to save a little over the years. If necessary, she could always take out a loan.
She would rather dedicate her life to Shrek than ever let something like this happen again.
***
Profound Nether Sect.
Xu Sanshi was thoroughly berated before being sent back to Shrek Academy.
Everything returned to normal.
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