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The Jiang family is located on Xingluo Mountain. Each True Core Level expert has their own independent peak, and Jiang Ribai lives on "White Crane Peak."

The meeting took place in Jiang Ribai's private residence. Li An entered the living room, where a servant served premium Spirit Tea. Li An waited for a long time before an old man in a white robe slowly arrived.

"Greetings, master!"

Li An quickly stood up to pay his respects.

The old man in the white robe waved his hand, "No need for formalities."

He sat down as well, his face quite rounded, naturally giving off an impression of benevolence, and he said with a smile: "Wu Qin has done a great service to my Jiang family."

Li An replied, "You flatter me, senior, it was all Wu Qin's duty."

"My Jiang family will never treat those who have contributed unfairly. Wu Qin's little friend's mountain camp is all gone; from now on, it should be best to stay with the Jiang family. Besides, Ruo Li is also unwilling to part with you."

"Ruo Li" is Lihua's current name; having recognized her roots, naturally she should be named according to the family's genealogy.

"But at the family assembly, a few ignorant people suggested that Wu Qin, a friend with a bandit background, without a righteous origin, shouldn't stay with the Jiang family, merely offering you some Spirit Stones to send you away..."

He smiled warmly at Li An.

Li An's expression was extremely unpleasant.

But inside, he felt cold as ice; Jiang Ribai, that old fox, was laying the groundwork!

"Later, I argued for a long time, and they finally relented... letting the young friend stay in the Jiang family as an Honored Guest Elder."

Jiang Ribai said, "Young friend, are you satisfied?"

Li An was overwhelmed by the honor and stood up, "Being able to become an Honored Guest Elder of the Jiang family, Wu Qin feels deeply honored, thank you for the senior's support—"

"What kind of support is this!"

Jiang Ribai suddenly shook his head, "A mere Honored Guest Elder position doesn't match up to the great service you've done for the Jiang family. I argued with the patriarch, securing you a position as a Senior Advisor!"

A Senior Advisor position!

Li An was stunned for a moment, then showed utmost joy, performing a grand salute.

"Senior's great kindness, Wu Qin will never forget!"

He naturally understood what Jiang Ribai meant by speaking in circles like this.

This was to clarify that everything Li An had was given by him!

To make Li An know who his master in the Jiang family is from now on.

Of course, Li An was quite pleased internally.

There are only two ways for outsiders to enter the Jiang family: marriage or becoming an Honored Guest Elder.

Marrying into or becoming part of the Jiang family is a solid bond.

An Honored Guest Elder has a slightly looser relationship with the Jiang family, receiving salary and resources but also required to work for the Jiang family.

But being a "Senior Advisor" among Honored Guest Elders is a very respected position.

The Jiang family, as such a large clan, usually only Fake Pill level experts qualify for Senior Advisor positions.

Given Li An's current cultivation level at Foundation Establishment Mid Stage, attaining such a status is indeed difficult.

Jiang Ribai nodded with satisfaction, "However, the patriarch also said, if you don't perform well, the Senior Advisor position... can be stripped at any time."

"So, from now on, you must work hard, understand?"

Li An nodded repeatedly and said gravely, "From now on, whatever you instruct me to do, master, I will do it! Without hesitation—"

He directly stated his position.

Jiang Ribai became even happier, this Wu Qin... is indeed sensible!

He continued, "I heard people say you are quite skilled at Talisman Painting?"

This was information Li An deliberately provided; after all, entering the Jiang family without a special skill, with no value to offer, why would they accept him?

"Yes."

"Can you create Rank Three Talismans?"

"For now... I can't yet."

Jiang Ribai nodded, "Once you reach Guest Peak, familiarize yourself with the situation first."

"After a while, I'll tell you what you need to do."

Li An nodded.

He clearly understood that from now on, he was just a "pawn" for Jiang Ribai.

This didn't matter.

Entering such a powerful force requires finding a reliable backer; leaning against a big tree provides shade.

If no one covers you, you'll never rise in status!

Therefore, he could accept it.

Jiang Ribai gave some additional instructions, and then Li An left.

After receiving the Jiang family's appointment, a steward from the Jiang family took him to Guest Peak where Honored Guest Elders reside.

Most areas of Guest Peak belong to Tier Two Spirit Vein zones. Only those whose cultivation reaches Fake Pill level or above and have accumulated enough merit for the Jiang family can apply to adjust to Tier Three Spirit Vein zones for cultivation.

Although Li An earned merit, his cultivation level was insufficient, so he only resided in the Tier Two Spirit Vein area.

"Sir Wu, this is your residence, I will take my leave now—"

The steward led him to the place and departed.

Entering the spacious courtyard, Li An first enjoyed a hot bath served by the maids.

Comfortable.

Finally settled down in the Jiang family!

Stay for a period, then find a chance to go to White Tiger City and retrieve the pills.

Prepare for Core Formation!

And the news of the newly appointed Senior Advisor quickly spread throughout Guest Peak, and on his first day, many Honored Guest Elders came to visit.

The Jiang family is vast, with just Guest Peak accommodating over forty Honored Guest Elders, almost all of whom are various talents, such as Talisman Masters, Puppet Masters, Artifact Refiners, Alchemists, and Physicians.

So many Honored Guest Elders are divided into three major halls: "Vermilion Bird Hall," "White Tiger Hall," and "Black Tortoise Hall," each managed by a Senior Advisor.

Indeed, Senior Advisors on Guest Peak play the role of "managers!"

Senior Advisors can nominate and recommend new Honored Guest Elder candidates to the Jiang family, and they can also nominate the expulsion of unqualified Honored Guest Elders.

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