Chapter 31

Jing Lucheng's eyes looked somewhat vacant. At this moment, although he was looking at Jing Yaqin, his eyes were extremely dim. Clearly, he had been severely hit by Jing Yan. If he couldn't get out of the shadow, he might stop at the Seventh Level of Martial Arts for the rest of his life. When Jing Yaqin heard Jing Lucheng's words, she immediately widened her phoenix eyes. She didn't quite understand what Jing Lucheng meant. Not killed? Can't kill? What does it mean? Could it be that Jing Lucheng intended to kill, but was stopped by the elders present? But even if that were the case, Jing Lucheng shouldn't look so dispirited, right? Could it be that he was worried that if the matter wasn't handled properly, she would blame him? "Lucheng, it's fine. We have many more opportunities. Jing Yan won't have good days ahead." Seeing Jing Lucheng in this state, Jing Yaqin felt very heartache and quickly comforted him. "Aunt Yaqin, you... I... I am not a match for Jing Yan!" Jing Lucheng suddenly lowered his head, feeling extremely ashamed. "Wh... What?" "Lucheng, what are you talking about?" When Jing Yaqin was comforting Jing Lucheng, she deliberately smiled, but at this moment, her smile froze on her face. "I lost! I lost to Jing Yan. Jing Yan's strength is above mine. I'm sorry, Aunt, I'm useless." Jing Lucheng's voice was as faint as a mosquito, barely audible. Jing Yaqin also knew something was wrong. But she still didn't know what exactly happened. How could Jing Lucheng possibly lose to the current Jing Yan? "Lucheng, come with me." Jing Yaqin pulled Jing Lucheng and left the Ruyi Pavilion, heading towards the Jing family's residence. Back at the Jing family residence, after a brief inquiry, Jing Yaqin understood. Jing Yan's strength had improved dramatically! Last month's test was at the Third Level of Martial Arts. This month's test was at the Sixth Level of Martial Arts. In just one month, he had advanced three levels, from a low-level martial artist to a mid-level martial artist, and one that could defeat a high-level martial artist like Jing Lucheng. "This is impossible!" Jing Yaqin screamed in her heart. She finally understood why Jing Lucheng was in this state. ... Inside the Clan Leader's residence. "Clan Leader, you called me?" Jing Yan was invited here by Jing Chengye's personal guard. Jing Yan was not surprised by the Clan Leader's summons. His performance in the Martial Arts Hall was enough to shock many people in the Jing family. If Jing Chengye didn't summon him, that would be strange. "Jing Yan, I have already heard about your performance in the Martial Arts Hall. Very good, very good. At this rate of recovery, I believe it won't be long before you can return to your peak." Jing Chengye had a full smile on his face. The Grand Elder and the Fourth Elder were also present. "Thank you for your concern, Clan Leader. I will work hard." Jing Yan's eyes narrowed slightly. "Jing Yan, there is something I want to ask you. When you fought Jing Lucheng today, you used the Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword technique. The Fourth Elder said that the martial arts you used were improved. Did you improve it yourself?" Jing Chengye was quite direct. When Jing Chengye asked this question, the Grand Elder and the Fourth Elder's eyes were fixed on Jing Yan. They also wanted to know if the Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword was indeed improved by Jing Yan. If it wasn't improved by Jing Yan, then who helped him improve it! To improve the Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword to the power of a mid-level martial arts technique, that person must be extraordinary. If such a person exists, how did Jing Yan meet this person? The two elders, including Clan Leader Jing Chengye, held their breath and looked at Jing Yan. "Indeed, I improved the martial arts." Jing Yan did not hide it. He had anticipated that Jing Chengye would bring up this matter and was prepared. Hearing Jing Yan admit that he improved it himself, Jing Chengye and the others' eyes all narrowed. The Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword was actually improved by Jing Yan! Then, how did Jing Yan manage to do it? Doubt is one thing, but confirmation is another. Jing Chengye did not think Jing Yan was lying! Since Jing Yan admitted it, it must be true. Moreover, Jing Yan had already demonstrated the power of the Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword he used. Jing Chengye's eyes seemed to glow. "However, I could improve the Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword because I have practiced this martial arts technique. If it were another martial artist who practiced the Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword, I could only give some guidance." "But now, all my time is spent on recovering my strength." Jing Yan said. Jing Chengye, of course, understood what Jing Yan meant. Jing Yan was saying that he didn't have time to guide other family members in practicing the Autumn Wind and Falling Leaves Sword. "Jing Yan, if you have the ability, you should contribute more to the family. What is your attitude now?" The Grand Elder Jing Chunyu's eyes turned cold. "Grand Elder, you misunderstood me. I am not unwilling to contribute to the family, but I really don't have much time now." Jing Yan glanced at the Grand Elder, sneering inwardly but speaking calmly. "You..." Jing Chunyu was about to get angry. "Grand Elder!" Jing Chengye slightly extended his hand and gave Jing Chunyu a look. "Jing Yan, I understand what you said. Don't worry, you just need to focus on your cultivation now." Jing Chengye said to Jing Yan in a calm voice. "Thank you for your understanding, Clan Leader." Jing Yan bowed. "Jing Yan, don't worry. I will arrange for two guards outside your residence to prevent anyone from disturbing you." The Fourth Elder Jing Tianying also spoke. "Thank you." Jing Yan nodded at Jing Tianying. Jing Yan had a good impression of Jing Tianying. Even when his realm was constantly falling and many people believed he would become a waste, the Fourth Elder Jing Tianying had always supported him. Jing Yan also knew that Jing Tianying was a supporter of his grandfather. If he had to say who he was closest to in the Jing family's upper echelons, it would be the Fourth Elder Jing Tianying. "Jing Yan, if you need any help in cultivation, just let me know. If you need spirit stones, the family will provide them! If you need various resources, the family will provide them!" Jing Chengye patted Jing Yan's shoulder and said. "If I need them, I will definitely ask the Clan Leader." Jing Yan nodded. He said this, but in his heart, he had no intention of asking the family for resources. He needed a lot of resources to quickly improve his strength, but if he used the family's resources, he would have to help the family with matters in the future, which he couldn't easily refuse. If he refused, he would face criticism from the family's upper echelons, especially people like the Grand Elder. Therefore, unless absolutely necessary, he would not use the family's resources again. "Then, Jing Yan, you can go back now. Focus on your cultivation and strengthen our Jing family." Jing Chengye said finally. "Clan Leader, Fourth Elder, I will take my leave." Jing Yan bowed and quickly walked out of the Clan Leader's residence. The Grand Elder Jing Chunyu's face turned black. Jing Yan bowed to the Clan Leader and the Fourth Elder when he left, but he didn't bow to him. What's going on? What does Jing Yan mean? Bastard! Annoying! Jing Chunyu felt a surge of anger in his chest, making him very uncomfortable. 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