As soon as he began staying at the Shangguan residence, Jun Changxiao had already made up his mind.

If the old man insisted on marrying his granddaughter to him, he had to refuse—after all, his career was still the priority at present.

Temporarily not considering romantic affairs?

Shangguan Hong was stunned, then smiled and said: “Sect Leader Jun has misunderstood. What this old man means is, if you don’t mind, please allow my granddaughter to go to your esteemed sect to cultivate martial arts.”

Eh.

Jun Changxiao was dazed.

So he had been overthinking it!

The system collapsed and said: “You’re only just realizing this now!”

“This…”

Jun Changxiao said: “Senior’s understanding of martial arts is extremely high—there’s no need to have your granddaughter come to my sect to cultivate martial arts, is there?”

Shangguan Hong sighed and said: “That little girl is dissatisfied with the martial arts this old man teaches and insists on going out to find famous masters for guidance.”

“Uh.”

Jun Changxiao was somewhat speechless.

With an instructor whose martial arts knowledge was so extensive, she still wasn’t satisfied—this granddaughter was quite picky.

Shangguan Hong said: “If my granddaughter becomes a Tiegu Sect disciple, you and I will have a relationship, and the Demon Fiend Sect probably won’t act recklessly.”

Sect Leader Jun had originally wanted to decline, but hearing him say this, he hastily said seriously: “If Senior doesn’t think my Tiegu Sect’s level is too low, this junior is willing to guide her in martial arts.”

The sect was already predominantly male with few females—accepting a female disciple was completely fine.

“Xinyao.”

Shangguan Hong smiled and said: “Hurry out and pay your respects to the Sect Leader.”

Jun Changxiao instinctively turned his head to look toward the door and saw a girl wearing a green gauze dress walking over with lotus steps.

This young woman was about seventeen or eighteen years old. Her face, free of makeup, was white as jade, her waterfall-like black hair cascading behind her, and her pair of eyes were as bright as stars.

She didn’t have a breathtakingly beautiful appearance, but from her demeanor, she must be a well-educated, refined young lady of a prestigious family, elegant in appearance and intelligent within.

“Shangguan Xinyao.”

The girl stopped, bowed slightly, and said: “I greet Sect Leader Jun.”

Her voice was gentle and soft, evoking pity in people’s hearts.

Not bad.

She was Shangguan Hong’s precious granddaughter.

From her words and conduct, Jun Changxiao immediately realized this was definitely a woman who had received higher education.

“Xinyao.”

Shangguan Hong said: “The ‘Jun’ character should be removed.”

Shangguan Xinyao bowed slightly again and said: “I greet Sect Leader.”

“Sect Leader Jun.”

Shangguan Hong said: “When should we handle the admission procedures?”

“Right now.”

Jun Changxiao took out the admission form, filled in her name, and without even asking about her aptitude or cultivation level, directly stamped it with the sect leader’s seal.

“Ding! Sect members: 2015/5000.”

“Ding! Sect contribution points: 2301/5000.”

After accepting Shangguan Xinyao into the sect, he smiled and said: “Senior, if I haven’t guessed wrong, the palm technique you had me guide earlier should have been created by your granddaughter, correct?”

Shangguan Hong’s old face immediately turned red.

“Correct.”

Shangguan Xinyao smiled and said: “It was created by this disciple.”

As expected!

When guiding the palm technique, Jun Changxiao had discovered it was clearly suitable for women to cultivate.

Although Shangguan Hong was elderly, his masculine energy was abundant—how could he possibly create martial arts suitable for females?

“Tsk tsk.”

Jun Changxiao praised: “At such a young age, creating your own martial arts—your martial arts talent is extremely high.”

Shangguan Xinyao modestly said: “I cannot compare to Sect Leader.”

The palm technique she created had many inadequacies, so she had her grandfather take it to Jun Changxiao, hoping to receive guidance.

She wasn’t disappointed.

The sect leader, similar in age to herself, far surpassed her in martial arts attainments. In just a very short time, he had modified the flawed palm technique.

To put it plainly.

Shangguan Hong had kept Jun Changxiao at the residence all because of Shangguan Xinyao.

She knew everything about the Tiegu Sect, especially having heard about Jun Changxiao guiding the Cangshan Sect elder at the venue during the Hundred Sects recruitment.

A master of an unranked sect with very high martial arts attainments?

With this curiosity, Shangguan Xinyao paid even more attention to the Tiegu Sect.

Afterward, challenging the Heroic Spirit Sect, challenging the Holy Spring Sect—these ultimately confirmed for her that Jun Changxiao was indeed extraordinary.

Such a person was much stronger than her grandfather.

So no matter what, she had to join the Iron Bones Clanging Sect to learn more profound martial arts.

“Senior.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Your granddaughter can create her own martial arts at such a young age—joining my Tiegu Sect, I’m afraid it’s somewhat beneath her talents.”

“Not beneath her, not beneath her.”

Shangguan Hong said: “Only under Sect Leader Jun’s guidance can Xinyao’s talent in martial arts be fully displayed.”

He had noticed Jun Changxiao because of his granddaughter.

After these few days of exchanges, especially regarding martial arts modifications, he had been thoroughly convinced by the profound martial arts knowledge.

“Sect Leader.”

Shangguan Xinyao said: “When do we return to the sect?”

“This trip will take at least three to five months before we return. You should spend more time with your family first—we’ll leave in a couple days,” Jun Changxiao said.

“No need.”

Shangguan Xinyao smiled and said: “We can set out right now.”

“…”

The corner of Shangguan Hong’s mouth twitched slightly.

Just after joining the Tiegu Sect, she turned around and forgot about her family?

As expected.

A grown daughter cannot be kept at home.

“Alright then.”

Jun Changxiao said: “Pack your luggage and we’ll depart now.”

…

Outside the Shangguan residence.

Shangguan Hong and the Shangguan Family’s upper echelon personally saw them off.

“Father.”

Shangguan Xinyao’s father said with a bitter face: “Letting Xinyao join this seventh-rate sect—isn’t that inappropriate?”

Second brother said: “With Father’s prestige, if you sent Xinyao to a major sect, they definitely wouldn’t refuse. Why did she have to join the Tiegu Sect?”

Third brother said: “Xinyao has natural talent in martial arts. Jun Changxiao is similar in age to her—I’m afraid he’s not qualified to teach her.”

The three brothers all held opposing views about Shangguan Xinyao joining the Tiegu Sect.

“You don’t understand shit.”

Shangguan Hong glared at his several sons and said: “The Tiegu Sect’s Sect Leader’s understanding of martial arts—even your father cannot compare. For Xinyao to cultivate at his sect, her future achievements will be immeasurable!”

The old master was always kindly and amiable toward outsiders, but only toward his several sons did he have an attitude of disappointment at their failure to meet expectations.

After being scolded by their father, the brothers hastily shut their mouths.

Forget it, forget it.

They didn’t have much say in the family anyway. Since Father had decided this, let him have his way.

…

“Huh? Look quickly, isn’t that Old Master Shangguan’s granddaughter?”

“Why is she following Sect Leader Jun?”

“I heard that Old Master Shangguan specifically kept him at the residence—could it be he’s taken a liking to him and wants to play matchmaker for his granddaughter?”

“My heavens, this is big news!”

On the street, many martial artists saw Jun Changxiao and Shangguan Xinyao and began discussing them one after another.

“Sect Leader.”

Shangguan Xinyao said with a red face: “They seem to have misunderstood.”

“The mouths are on their bodies—let them say what they want, no need to pay attention,” Jun Changxiao said calmly.

Shangguan Xinyao said: “Why don’t we rent a horse carriage to Qingyang City?”

“No need.”

Jun Changxiao said: “I have a mount.”

“A mount?”

When Shangguan Xinyao arrived in the wilderness and saw the majestic wolf beast standing before her, she said in extreme surprise: “This is… a Hurricane Wolf King!”

Although she rarely went out, she had read extensively since childhood and still understood many fierce beasts.

“Get on,” Jun Changxiao said.

Shangguan Xinyao’s cheeks flushed red as she said in a low voice: “If this disciple gets on, what about Sect Leader?”