Consort Dan clearly didn't know much about the Grand Sects' selection. What she did know were fragments she'd heard from Grand Tutor Ye.
"Jiang Chen, the Old Master asked me to come. He wants you to visit the Grand Tutor's Villa tonight for a chat."
Since the Old Master invited him, Jiang Chen naturally couldn't refuse. In truth, he was also quite interested in this selection.
"Alright, I'll be there later," Jiang Chen agreed readily.
It was indeed time to pay his respects to the Old Master. Putting everything else aside, last time Elder Tie had suppressed him, and if the Old Master hadn't stepped in promptly, Jiang Chen might have been forced to reveal his Gold-Munching Mouse King. Once that secret was exposed, Jiang Chen wouldn't be able to relax as he was now. Who knew how many old monsters would have their eyes on him?
After Consort Dan left, Jiang Chen pondered for a moment, feeling he couldn't visit the Old Master empty-handed.
But at the Old Master's level, no gift might truly tempt him. After thinking it over, he decided to take out paper and pen.
First, he gathered comprehensive materials on the Fengjiao Five-Winged Beast, including how to cultivate it and key points for bloodline awakening.
Although this information might not lead to an immediate awakening for the Fengjiao Five-Winged Beast, consistent application over time would surely increase the chances.
Otherwise, with the Old Master's amateur methods of cultivation, he was indeed somewhat wasting the beast's ancient bloodline.
Now, in the Old Master's hands, the Fengjiao Five-Winged Beast didn't even have confidence in breaking through to the Spirit Grade level.
But its true potential was far beyond that!
Aside from the Fengjiao Five-Winged Beast, Jiang Chen also wrote down the cultivation methods for the Silver Moon Demon Ape, sharing everything without holding back.
There was no need to be secretive. Jiang Chen was quite appreciative of those on his side.
The Old Master and Consort Dan, ultimately, were no longer outsiders.
Forget their relationship for a moment; just the fact that the Old Master had helped him out of a bind was enough for Jiang Chen to present a generous gift.
After finishing both documents, Jiang Chen put them away.
When it got later, he didn't take any attendants and headed alone towards the Grand Tutor's Villa.
The Grand Tutor's Villa was situated in a serene area. Every time Jiang Chen came here, he felt a sense of "a great recluse hides in the city." He was actually curious—with such immense power, why hadn't the Old Master joined a sect but instead lived in seclusion in this mundane kingdom? From the perspective of martial cultivation, it defied common logic.
Consort Dan leaned against the doorframe, her slender figure appearing even more graceful in the twilight, giving off a dazzling and mysterious air.
"My, my, Sister Dan, are you planning to charm people to death without reprieve? With you standing there, how could any passing man bear to go home?"
Seeing Consort Dan, Jiang Chen cracked a joke.
In reality, given the location of the Grand Tutor's Villa, there wouldn't be any "passing men." Ordinary people couldn't even enter this area.
It wasn't that Grand Tutor Ye was putting on airs or being special; the royal family simply wouldn't allow the Old Master's life to be disturbed.
Hearing Jiang Chen tease her, Consort Dan didn't back down. She rolled her eyes gracefully and smiled slightly, "Then don't go home. Don't tell me you can't bear to leave those two pretty attendants?"
"No matter how pretty, they can't compare to you, Sister Dan."
Consort Dan smiled proudly. "At least you have some taste. Let's go, the Old Master has been waiting for you for a while."
Hearing that the Old Master was waiting, Jiang Chen didn't delay and followed Consort Dan inside.
"Ha ha, Jiang Chen, you've come!" The Old Master was in high spirits upon seeing him. "Come, come, come! That Nine Hua Jade Dew Wine you gave me last time, I haven't even had the heart to drink it yet. Let's have that today."
Jiang Chen hurriedly said, "To drink the Nine Hua Jade Dew Wine, we shouldn't have the Old Master's. Have mine instead. Please keep that bottle of yours for your collection, Old Master."
He promptly took out a bottle of Spirit Grade Nine Hua Jade Dew Wine from his Storage Ring.
"Good, good, then this old man will take advantage of you one more time." The Old Master's mood improved further. He arranged three Ancient Vine Cups. "Here, Xiao Dan, you try it too. This wine isn't something you can taste often."
In front of the Old Master, Consort Dan originally wouldn't dare sit, but since he gave an order, she had to obey.
Jiang Chen was also quick-witted. Seeing Consort Dan sit down, he immediately poured the Nine Hua Jade Dew Wine into the three Ancient Vine Cups.
Consort Dan had heard the Old Master praise this wine but never had the chance to taste it. However, anything from Jiang Chen shouldn't be bad.
This point was proven by the effect of the Evergreen Pill on Elder Ning Qingyan.
Sure enough, as soon as the wine went down her throat, Consort Dan felt an unprecedented sensation of pleasure.
Normally having no interest in drinking, this time not only did she not frown, but her delicate lips also continued to draw the wine from the cup even more eagerly.
"What do you think?" Even the Old Master asked with a smile.
After drinking a cup, a faint peach-colored flush appeared on Consort Dan's face, making her look even more charming and radiant.
"Mm, this wine is at least ten times better than any I've had before," Consort Dan nodded.
"Ha ha, Jiang Chen, you can be proud. Xiao Dan has always seen drinking as a chore. For her to find it delicious, you're the first to achieve that!"