Stepping out of the cave and gazing at the world, he felt an unparalleled sense of freedom. He had never fully unleashed the R叠浪 Fist before. After perfecting it in this world, he always felt a lack of power when using it.
Now, facing the monster who called himself 'Celestial Venerable,' these three fists felt incredibly refreshing. It was also a way to vent the long-suppressed emotions in his heart.
He looked up, surveying the mountains and rivers. In his hand, he held a piece of hard, crystalline bone, the last relic left behind by the demon.
However, Jiang Wen knew that he hadn't truly killed the thing. In the final blow, the opponent had let out a resentful howl.
"You rat! Do you really think you can kill Grandpa! Just you wait, Grandpa will come out and devour your flesh, drink your blood, and hang your head as an ornament on my chest every day! I'll make your soul scatter and you'll never be reborn! Ahhh!!!"
The demon left in a fit of anger, but Jiang Wen didn't care about its threats. He wouldn't be afraid even if such a vicious creature came again.
He returned to Tianyuan City and went to the apothecary.
He found Jiang Wenji there, gently inquiring about Xiu Qi's condition at his bedside. When she saw Jiang Wen return, she simply looked him up and down. Only when she saw that he hadn't suffered any injuries did she breathe a sigh of relief.
"Are you alright?"
"I'm fine. I've already taken care of it," Jiang Wen said casually.
"Would you like to go for a walk with me?"
"I would be honored."
Jiang Wen naturally agreed, and the two walked side by side on the street.
"It's been a long time since I've had such a leisurely stroll," Jiang Wenji said with a smile, looking at the people around them.
"After all, Your Highness is busy with various matters, so naturally, there isn't much time to come out for a walk. But even when busy, you should rest to avoid exhausting yourself," Jiang Wen advised, knowing that Jiang Wenji was a workaholic. The various vacation and entertainment palaces built for her had never been visited even once.
Jiang Wen still remembered that once, a minister reported that the Leisure Palace had been completed and invited Jiang Wenji to inspect it. Jiang Wenji hadn't even noticed that she had several palaces built and he had to lead the way.
Whenever, except during rest, Jiang Wen could always find her in the hall dealing with matters.
"It's rare that you care about me so much," Jiang Wenji said with a smile. She placed her hand on the hilt of the sword at her waist and pointed to a tall building among the many independent structures in the distance, asking with some curiosity.
"What is that place?"
"That is the Heavenly Endowment Pavilion," Jiang Wen said, looking at the building and recalling the words to answer her. "It is said that the royal capital sent people to build it for Your Highness as a place to store potential consorts. It once shocked the entire Tianyuan City. All the tribes thought that Your Highness would choose a husband, but they never expected that after several years, Your Highness would have no movement. This place has slowly been abandoned, and no one asks about it anymore."
"There's even such a place, I didn't even know," Jiang Wenji said with emotion.
Listening to her words, Jiang Wen realized that today Jiang Wenji was using 'I' to refer to herself, instead of the 'I, the ruler' that she often used. He didn't know if it was intentional, or if he was overthinking it.
He still remembered that once, when he and Jiang Wenji were arguing over something, he had said very harsh words to her.
At that time, they had a disagreement over the policy of how to treat slaves. Jiang Wenji had always been unwilling to offend the major tribes of Tianyuan City and abolish slavery. Jiang Wen felt that this hindered the development of Tianyuan City. If they wanted to continue to grow, liberating slaves was essential.
The two argued several times, and Jiang Wen finally said in anger that since she always called herself 'I, the ruler,' she might as well be a lone ruler. At that time, Jiang Wenji's face was as cold as ice, and she didn't say anything for a long time.
After leaving and returning home, Jiang Wen also felt that his words were a bit harsh. He was thinking of apologizing the next day. Unexpectedly, Jiang Wenji came to his home that night and brought wine to drink with him.
It seemed that from then on, Jiang Wenji rarely used 'I, the ruler' when the two of them were alone.
"What are you thinking about?" Jiang Wenji's voice pulled him back to his senses, and she looked at him with a pair of bright eyes and a smile. "Looking at this Heavenly Endowment Pavilion for so long, could it be that you want to go in and be selected?"
Jiang Wen couldn't help but laugh when he heard such teasing words, and found an excuse, saying, "I just think it's a pity to leave this Heavenly Endowment Pavilion unused. If it were handed over to me to manage, maybe I could make something out of it."
"Then I will give it to you," Jiang Wenji said.
Jiang Wen looked at the towering Heavenly Endowment Pavilion and thought that it was a very good place. After all, Jiang Wenji had no intention of choosing concubines, and the Heavenly Endowment Pavilion was useless anyway. It would be better to use it for cultivator exchanges, so as to alleviate some misunderstandings between cultivators and the Taicang people.
After all, not all cultivators were brutal, and they also had their own confusions. Jiang Wenji had always been a tolerant person, and she didn't have as much prejudice against cultivators as the Taicang people.
Under Jiang Wen's subtle influence, she only felt that as long as the cultivators did not harm the citizens of Tianyuan, she would allow them to move around in Tianyuan City.
"Then I will thank Your Highness for your kindness," Jiang Wen gladly accepted. The two strolled the streets and ate many novel things.
The changes in Tianyuan City were too fast, and Jiang Wenji was also full of curiosity.
"I have never seen so many novel things in the royal capital. It has only been half a year since I came to this street, and I almost didn't recognize it as the original street," Jiang Wenji said with emotion, looking at the peaceful and prosperous state of the tribes. She reached out and touched Jiang Wen, looking up at him.
"If it weren't for you assisting me, I'm afraid it would be difficult for me to govern this Tianyuan City," Jiang Wenji said with a smile. "The Taicang ancestors once had the help of a goddess, unifying the Taicang tribes. Now that I have Mingwen's help, I will definitely become the greatest king of Taicang."
"Your Highness is too flattering," Jiang Wen said modestly.
"I'm not talking nonsense," Jiang Wenji shook her head, looking at the sky and realizing it was getting late. "I have to go back, there are still many things waiting for me to deal with."
"Does Your Highness need me to see you off?"
"I'm not a child, I can go back myself. You should take care of your disciples, we will talk again another day."
Jiang Wenji walked very quickly, knowing that she had many things to do.
Back in the apothecary, Jiang Wen told his two disciples about the Heavenly Endowment Pavilion. Both of them were very excited, feeling that this was a very good idea.
"I'm still thinking about what to name this Heavenly Endowment Pavilion? I don't know if you two have any ideas."
"Master, since it is a place for discussing the Dao, naturally what is sought is infinite. Why not name it Boundless, call it the Boundless Pavilion," Xiu Qi said excitedly.
"Boundless Pavilion?" Hearing these words, Jiang Wen couldn't help but be shocked. He stared at Xiu Qi in a daze, not knowing what to say for a moment. The words reached his throat, but were choked in his neck.
"Master, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing, Boundless Pavilion, it's very good."
Jiang Wen smiled and reached out to touch Xiu Qi's head, but no one knew what he was thinking in his heart.
