As news of Jiang Wuming's background spread, various powers sent people to the Su family to inquire about his situation, which made Jiang Wuming realize something.
This was something Heavenly Dragon Daoist had also told Jiang Wuming before.
Jiang Zhan had a legendary life!
After that day, Jiang Wuming became even more curious about his father, Jiang Zhan, even deciding to contact Li Lianyi and return to Longhu Mountain to his sect to fulfill his promise to Li Lianyi—to have Li Lianyi directly consult Heavenly Dragon Daoist about medical skills, and then inquire about his father’s situation from Heavenly Dragon Daoist.
However—
Jiang Wuming quickly abandoned this decision.
Because he learned about his engagement with Li Lianyi from Qin Xiaozhi!
At that time, when he heard the news, Jiang Wuming was completely stunned.
He never expected that in such a developed society today, there would still be such a thing as a child betrothal, and that it would fall upon him.
He also never expected that his fiancée would be Li Lianyi, the inheritor of the Li family's medical skills, known as the "Little Medical Immortal," and admired by the affluent youths and disciples of major martial arts sects in the Dragon Country!
But he knew that some things had to be faced eventually!
Two days later, Jiang Wuming made up his mind and called Li Shanglai.
"Hello, Mr. Li, this is Jiang Wuming," Jiang Wuming said first after the call connected.
"Master Wuming, I have your number. Is there something you need?"
Li Shanglai asked, inwardly thinking that Jiang Wuming was likely looking for Li Lianyi.
Just as Li Shanglai thought, Jiang Wuming didn't beat around the bush and asked directly, "Mr. Li, I'm looking for Li Lianyi, is she in?"
"Lianyi is not here, she has returned to Shenyi Valley."
Li Shanglai responded first, then remembered Li Lianyi's instructions before she left, saying, "However, before she left, she told me that the cooperation between Su Corporation and Longteng Pharmaceutical would proceed according to the contract they drafted. You don't need to rush about what you promised her; she will contact you herself later."
"Alright."
Jiang Wuming was a bit taken aback, and at the same time, his mind was as clear as a mirror.
Li Lianyi was probably also stunned after realizing that he was her fiancé and, to avoid meeting him, had directly returned to Shenyi Valley.
This was Jiang Wuming's first time guessing Li Lianyi's thoughts.
This time, he was right and wrong.
...
After ending the call with Li Shanglai, Jiang Wuming pondered for a moment and directly dialed the satellite phone of his master, Heavenly Dragon Daoist—Jiang Wuming's sect was located in the deepest part of Longhu Mountain, accessible only by satellite phone.
"Junior Brother, are you looking for Master?"
The call connected quickly, and a voice came from the receiver, but it wasn't Heavenly Dragon Daoist, but Jiang Wuming's senior brother, Zhu Yong.
Heavenly Dragon Daoist had three disciples: Jiang Wuming was the youngest, Zhu Yong was the second, and there was also a senior disciple.
Since the day Jiang Wuming became Heavenly Dragon Daoist's disciple, he had never met his senior disciple, but he had stayed with Zhu Yong on Longhu Mountain for four years, and Zhu Yong had taken good care of him.
"Yes, Senior Brother."
Jiang Wuming replied. Since Jiang Wuming had never met his senior disciple, he always addressed Zhu Yong as Senior Brother.
"Junior Brother, Master has gone into seclusion."
Zhu Yong seemed to have expected Jiang Wuming to make this call. There was no surprise on his face. Instead, before Jiang Wuming could state his purpose for calling Heavenly Dragon Daoist, he continued,
"Before Master went into seclusion, he said that if you called back to look for him, you would likely want to know about your father—Junior Brother, is that right?"
"Yes."
Jiang Wuming did not hide anything, and at the same time, he secretly marveled that his master not only possessed peerless martial arts cultivation but was also skilled in planning and strategizing, as if everything in the world was under his control.
"Master is indeed Master, foreseeing everything."
Zhu Yong also sighed, then said, "Junior Brother, Master said that this seclusion will be quite long. If you want to know about your father, you can first go to Donghai Martial Academy and look for someone named Xia Xueqin."
"Who is Xia Xueqin?"
Jiang Wuming was a little surprised, as this was the first time he had heard this name.
"She is one of the people who understands your father best in this world, and one of the people who knows the most about your father's affairs. She is employed at Donghai Martial Academy," Zhu Yong replied.
With the global rise of martial arts, countries had established martial academies, and the Dragon Country was no exception.
The Dragon Country had two martial academies: Yanjing Martial Academy and Donghai Martial Academy. The former was in the north, and the latter was in the south. These two academies, north and south, trained martial artists for the Dragon Country.
Due to the Dragon Country's prominent position in the global martial arts world, these two martial academies were also very famous globally, considered martial arts sacred lands by many foreign martial artists. However, as of now, these two martial academies only admitted martial artists from the Dragon Country.
"I understand, Senior Brother. That's all for now, I have guests arriving."
Jiang Wuming said and hung up the phone.
He sensed two presences at the entrance of the Su family ancestral home, namely Yan Jun, the head of the Martial Department's Jiangnan branch, and Su Qiang.
"Brother Wuming, I've been admitted to Donghai Martial Academy! The admissions teacher said I'm an extremely rare martial arts genius! Am I awesome?!"
Su Qiang, bringing Yan Jun, arrived at the courtyard of the Su family ancestral home. Upon seeing Jiang Wuming emerge from the room, he became as excited as if he had been injected with adrenaline, saying with great excitement.
Today was the enrollment day for Donghai Martial Academy, and Su Qiang had previously registered and successfully passed the test today.
"Awesome!"
Jiang Wuming smiled and gave him a thumbs-up.
Because Su Qiang had chosen to become a martial artist at that time, Jiang Wuming not only gave him gene-modifying drugs to improve his physique but also passed on the internal energy cultivation technique he had taught Qin Xiaozhi, Xing Tian, and others to Su Qiang.
In addition, while Su Qiang was asleep and his mental defenses were weakest, Jiang Wuming used his powerful mental strength to forcefully interfere with Su Qiang, helping him circulate the internal energy cultivation technique and leaving a deep impression.
This was exactly what Heavenly Dragon Daoist had done for Jiang Wuming back then.
With Jiang Wuming's help, Su Qiang easily mastered the internal energy cultivation technique. With Jiang Wuming's meticulous guidance and diligent daily practice, he had now become a two-star martial artist, though he had not yet learned specific martial skills.
"Haha... Brother Wuming, you told me before that I had great martial arts talent, and I thought you were fooling me. I only realized it was true today! You have to keep working hard, or I'll catch up to you soon."
Su Qiang said excitedly again, filled with anticipation for the future.
Yan Jun: "???"
"Alright."
Jiang Wuming smiled and nodded.
"When the time comes, I'll also ask Brother Wuming to introduce me to the Dragon Guard Hall Master. I want to be as dashing a man as the Dragon Guard Hall Master in the future!"
Su Qiang made a grand declaration.
The life-and-death battle between the Dragon Guard Hall Master and Liu Xin some time ago was known to the world, and Su Qiang naturally knew about it.
Moreover, because this matter was related to Jiang Wuming and involved his father Su Shirong's case, he paid special attention to it, was completely impressed by the Dragon Guard Hall Master's spirit, and became a loyal fan of the Dragon Guard Hall Master!
"—"
Yan Jun rolled his eyes. He really wanted to tell Su Qiang that the Dragon Guard Hall Master he was thinking of was standing right in front of him!
Furthermore, he clearly knew that Su Qiang's transformation from a martial arts layman to a two-star martial artist in such a short period was entirely due to Jiang Wuming's help.
And... Jiang Wuming's methods had astonished him and even Qin Yuanzheng, the God of War of the Eastern Region!
"No problem."
Jiang Wuming, with a wry smile, then interrupted Su Qiang's continued fantasies, "Xiao Qiang, I need to talk to Minister Yan about something. You go and report to Grandpa first."
"Got it!"
Upon hearing this, Su Qiang excitedly dashed towards Su Yuanshan's room.
"Minister Yan, thank you for your trouble."
After Su Qiang left, Jiang Wuming cupped his hands and thanked Yan Jun.
"Master Wuming, you're welcome. Su Qiang was admitted to Donghai Martial Academy based on his own talent and strength!"
Yan Jun waved his hand, but his mouth twitched twice as he said the last part, holding back a laugh.
"Minister Yan, you've come all the way from Jinling to Jiangnan. You must have something to discuss with me."
Jiang Wuming asked proactively. In his opinion, even if Yan Jun knew he took good care of Su Qiang, there was no need for him to personally deliver Su Qiang. Sending someone with a car would have been enough to show respect.
"Master Wuming, Dean Ren Xiaoyao wishes to invite you to be a visiting professor at Donghai University," Yan Jun stated his purpose.
"Does Master Ren know my true identity?"
Jiang Wuming frowned slightly. Ren Xiaoyao was the dean of Donghai Martial Academy and one of the powerhouses in the Dragon Country's martial arts community, possessing the strength of a four-star War God.
"Master Wuming, the Corps Commander instructed Lin Hai, Chen Yong, and myself to strictly keep your information confidential. Outsiders are unaware, and Master Ren only knows you as an eight-star martial artist." Yan Jun shook his head, then relayed Ren Xiaoyao's words, "Master Ren said that your father studied at Donghai Martial Academy for a brief period, was the most outstanding student since the school's establishment, and later also served as a visiting professor.
Now, you have surpassed him. If you could serve as a visiting professor at Donghai Martial Academy, even if it's just for one lecture, it would be a very meaningful event and a great encouragement to all students at Donghai Martial Academy!"
"Alright."
Jiang Wuming agreed after a moment of contemplation.
Although he knew this was the Martial Department's way of recruiting him, the Martial Department had provided him with considerable assistance in handling Su Shirong's case, so he decided to use this opportunity to repay the favor.
Furthermore, a visiting professor was not a formal member of Donghai Martial Academy, so even if Jiang Wuming became one, he would not be joining the Martial Department.
"Then I'll arrange for someone to pick you and Su Qiang up early tomorrow morning!"
Yan Jun was surprised by Jiang Wuming's prompt agreement. He paused for a moment and then said excitedly.
"Then I'll trouble Minister Yan."
Jiang Wuming did not refuse Yan Jun's kind offer and, at the same time, looked forward to meeting Xia Xueqin as soon as possible to resolve the doubts in his heart!
Who was Xia Xueqin, and why did she know so much about his father?
What kind of legendary experiences did his father have?
...