From the window of the study, Ge'er Kusi could directly see the manor's main gate.

Although the distance was a bit far, with his current strength, having already reached the Venerable Realm, he could clearly see what was happening at the gate.

At this moment, two taxis stopped in front of the manor's entrance. The ones stepping out of the taxis were Pu Losi's family and four guards.

"What's going on? Didn't Ge'er Pusi ask Ge'er Tai to welcome Mr. Pu Losi and his family? Why did they come back in taxis?" Ge'er Kusi asked in surprise, turning around as he quickly walked out of the study.

The entrance of the manor.

Pu Losi and his group stepped out of the cars.

"Pu Losi," Mrs. Sha Wa softly called out.

Pu Losi turned his head to look at Sha Wa. "What's wrong?"

"Since you've already given up, why did you still come here?" Sha Wa asked while looking at Pu Losi with a puzzled expression.

Ya Sha froze for a moment, confused, and asked, "Dad, what did you give up?"

Pu Losi reached out and patted Ya Sha's head, smiling at Sha Wa. "Why didn't you ask me when we were in the car?"

"I thought the place you wanted to go wasn't here, but…"

Sha Wa turned her head to glance at a large stone, nearly two people tall, by the manor's entrance. On it were carved four large characters: 'The Ge'er Family'.

Pu Losi immediately understood and smiled faintly. "Who said I gave up?"

"Huh? You, someone so prideful, would rather take a taxi. Doesn't that imply..." Sha Wa became even more confused.

"Mr. Pu Losi."

At this moment, a voice rang out.

Pu Losi turned his head to see Ge'er Kusi briskly approaching the gate.

"For now, let me keep you guessing. When the heir competition comes, you'll understand!"

Pu Losi gave Sha Wa a mysterious smile before walking toward Ge'er Kusi.

...

...

At this moment, in the villa where Jiang Chen and the others were staying.

After touring the villa, Jiang Chen and his companions sat down on the living room sofa to chat casually.

Ding-dong!

The doorbell rang, and Yan Hu stood up to open the door.

"Mr. Yan Hu."

Ge'er Yan greeted with a light smile and stepped into the villa.

"All set? What delicacies will you treat us to tonight?" Jiang Chen asked with a smile.

Ge'er Yan responded with a helpless expression, "Mr. Jiang, please don't tease me. Haven't you tried every luxury there is by now?"

Jiang Chen gave a faint smile, dropping the jest toward Ge'er Yan.

"By the way, Mr. Jiang, may I ask about your current strength?" Ge'er Yan asked with a mysterious smile, looking at Jiang Chen.

Jiang Chen froze slightly, puzzled, and replied, "What's going on?"

"Why don't you guess my current strength first?" Ge'er Yan asked, wearing a smug expression.

Jiang Chen froze again, looking at Ge'er Yan with a peculiar gaze.

"No way! Scar, are you full of yourself now? Comparing strength with the Young Master?!" Yan Hu exclaimed dramatically, looking at Ge'er Yan.

Spirit You smirked and softly uttered two words: "Idiot!"

Fang Tiancheng glanced at Ge'er Yan, his eyes showing a playful glint.

"Hey, what do you all mean by this? Let me tell you, I'm now a peak Semi Venerable Realm expert! Even Yan Mo and the others have reached the Venerable Realm!"

Ge'er Yan puffed up with pride. "You guys used to be stronger than us, but now we too... What's that saying in your Flame Dragon Kingdom? Three days apart… Yes, after three days, you must look at someone with new eyes!"

"Indeed, your progress is quite impressive; you deserve recognition. But could you not compare your strength to the Young Master's? Don't you know that anyone who does is a fool?" Yan Hu nodded with a grin, looking at Ge'er Yan amusedly.

Ge'er Yan's expression turned doubtful. He scrutinized Jiang Chen and asked, "Mr. Jiang, you... I heard that a month ago you were at the Semi Venerable Realm. Could it be you've now also reached the peak of the Semi Venerable Realm?"

"No." Jiang Chen gently shook his head.

"I knew it. I gained a huge boost in strength because of my baptism in the Ancestral Grounds. Even if you were cheating, it's impossible to progress as fast as I did," Ge'er Yan sighed in relief, speaking as if it were a given.

Jiang Chen chuckled lightly, "I said I am not at the peak of the Semi Venerable Realm, but I didn't say my strength is below yours."

"Mr. Jiang, there's no shame in being weaker than me. After all, it's because I…" Ge'er Yan didn't think much of what Jiang Chen was saying. As he talked halfway, he suddenly realized something was amiss. His brain replayed Jiang Chen's words just now, leaving him stunned on the spot. "You—you said what?"

"I'm currently at the Early Stage Venerable Realm, peak!" Jiang Chen smiled faintly.

"Venerable Realm, Early Stage!"

"Venerable Realm, Early Stage!"

Yan Hu and Spirit You repeated in unison.

Ge'er Yan froze, his eyes glazed, mechanically scanning the three of them. He stammered incredulously, "You're saying what?! You—are you even human?"

Pa!

Yan Hu smacked Ge'er Yan on the head, laughing and scolding, "You brat, now that you're a candidate for the Ge'er Family heir and got to visit the Ancestral Grounds, you've grown audacious, huh? Who are you saying isn't human?"

"No! No! That's not what I meant. I mean, how could you guys…" Ge'er Yan started to explain hastily, only to give up halfway. He sighed and glanced at Jiang Chen and the others one by one, muttering weakly, "I'd better take you all on a tour of the manor!"

"Haha!"

"Haha..."

Jiang Chen and the others laughed heartily.

As they laughed, Jiang Chen's eyes revealed a hint of gratification. For Ge'er Yan to come flaunting like this meant he genuinely treated them as brothers. It also showed he had already moved on from the conversation in the car and, moreover, had made his own choice.

Jiang Chen could clearly sense that choice, and warmth surged in his heart.

"Alright, let's go. Time to tour Scar's family's manor!" Jiang Chen stood up and beckoned, turning to Fang Tiancheng. "Elder Fang, are you coming?"

"No, I'll rest upstairs for a while. You youngsters go have your fun." Fang Tiancheng smiled and waved his hand.

Jiang Chen nodded. "Alright, when it's time to eat, we'll have Scar send someone to call you."

"Good!" Fang Tiancheng replied.

Everyone rose. Fang Tiancheng went upstairs, while Jiang Chen and the others followed Ge'er Yan out of the villa.

"This area we're in is the guest quarters, specially prepared for visiting guests to stay. Over there is..." Ge'er Yan began to introduce the manor as they walked past a villa.

The group was currently situated in the rear section of the front half of the entire manor. The front half was designated for accommodations, family meetings, banquets, and similar activities.

The central area was a recreational zone, featuring facilities like a horse riding field and a golf course. The back area was the forbidden zone of the Ge'er Family.

In that rear area, there was a dense forest. According to Ge'er Yan, some ancient beings resided within the forest—beings who represented the most elite force of the Ge'er Family!

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