Seeing Ye Guan's expression, the old man realized that there was a misunderstanding and quickly said, "Young Master Ye, you misunderstood me. I mean, my granddaughter greatly admires you and wishes to stay by your side to learn." Ah... Ye Guan felt relieved. He was afraid that the old man would make an inappropriate request. He wasn't the kind of man who would sell his body. It sounded trivial, but was truly unpleasant! Ye Guan said, "That's a small matter." Qin Yun was overjoyed. Who was Ye Guan? In his eyes, Ye Guan was a highly favored figure in the eyes of the Governor, a trusted confidant. Building a good relationship with Ye Guan could bring endless benefits to the Qin Family. If his granddaughter could win this young man over, it would be like planting a major support pillar for the Qin Family! At this thought, Qin Yun couldn't help but chuckle to himself. He was a businessman. Though he had chosen to align himself with Sang Han, he understood that if they couldn't build a strong connection with Ye Guan, then no matter how much the Qin Family contributed, it would be meaningless. Ye Guan didn't waste time and began selecting a location with Qin Yun. As he looked at the map, Ye Guan's gaze fell on its center. The area was located in the heart of Yongrong City, where a mountain range spanned hundreds of miles. A large river also surrounded it. He took a liking to it at once; it was perfect for building an academy! However, Qin Yun furrowed his brows. "Young Master Ye..." Ye Guan turned to him and asked, "Is there a problem with this location?" Qin Yun said seriously, "That land belongs to the Jun Clan." Ye Guan looked confused. "The Jun Clan?" Qin Yun explained, "You may not know this, but the Jun Clan is the best of the four great clans in Yongrong Province. Their foundation is terrifyingly deep and even the Governor needs to win their favor..." Ye Guan nodded. "Got it." Qin Yun added, "However, you might still be able to negotiate with them. After all, with your current status, that land might not be essential to them; they could give you face." "Let's talk to them, then," He rolled up the map. "Let's go to the Jun Clan." Qin Yun quickly said, "I don't think that's proper, young friend." Ye Guan looked at him, and Qin Yun explained, "According to protocol, we should first send a request to visit. If they respond, only then can we pay a visit." He revealed a wry smile; Ye Guan was undoubtedly brilliant, but he sometimes acted like someone with little worldly experience. Perhaps that was just how young people were these days. Ye Guan thought for a moment and said, "Then I'll leave this to you, Elder Qin." He knew he wasn't well-versed in formalities, but he knew that if one was weak, one ought to play by the rules. Otherwise, others would think that one was disrespectful. Of course, if one was strong enough, people would want you to ignore the rules and treat them like family. From then on, Qin Yun took over the task, while Ye Guan returned to the Governor's Mansion. Once he was back, he began assigning people to track down the Great Daoist Brush Master. He had a token that allowed him to command some low-level guards. He could probably command higher-ranked ones, too, but he chose not to do so. The more faith Sang Han had in him, the more he had to understand his limits. Ye Guan walked into an empty cultivation room. The room had an independent dimension, which was rich in spiritual energy and suitable for cultivation. He sat down cross-legged and took out the Breaking Wall Scripture. The Breaking Wall Scripture! If he wanted the power of a Transcendent One, he could only rely on this scripture for now. He didn't plan to cultivate to that realm, but rather to merge it with his Sword Dao. Break through illusions with his sword and reach what was beyond the world. In this world, neither faith power nor the Qingxuan Sword could be used. He had to find another way to grow stronger, or no amount of schemes would matter. Strength was the ultimate foundation! This was the first time he had truly studied the Breaking Wall Scripture, and as he read it, his expression grew more serious. He had to admit that the Old God was truly a genius. What is an illusion? What is the truth? The core concept of the Breaking Wall Scripture could be summed up in one phrase: emptiness and a spirit of denial toward all phenomena. Everything was an illusion. The fleshly body was an illusion, the soul was an illusion, virtue was an illusion, evil was an illusion, life was an illusion, and death was also an illusion. All paths and laws in this world were merely illusions with names. The laws weren't fixed. The Daos weren't fixed. All were mere illusions! Ye Guan closed his eyes. At that moment, he thought of something. A type of game in the Milky Way. Those characters in the game... were they real or fake? If the characters in the game were alive, how would they define themselves? Ye Guan laughed. He almost got lost in thought. Little Pagoda asked, "What are you laughing at?" Ye Guan said, "The truth and illusions, this isn't something I should be thinking about right now. It's like asking a poor man who can't afford to eat to ponder the vastness of the universe..." He shook his head and smiled. "Isn't that completely ridiculous?" Little Pagoda said, "True." Ye Guan added, "People at different levels naturally ponder different questions. Right now, I shouldn't be worrying about whether this world is real or fake. Even if it is fake, so what? I haven't even reached the peak of this 'fake' world. "If you throw me into a 'real' one, what use is it? I probably wouldn't even qualify as cannon fodder there!" He looked at the Breaking Wall Scripture in front of him. "The rich think about how to spend money. The poor think about how to earn it. For someone like me, a 'poor man,' the most important thing is to live well in the present. "Hence, in my eyes, the present is the truth!" As soon as those words were spoken, the Breaking Wall Scripture trembled slightly. Then, from within the scroll, countless tiny streams of energy surged toward him. Ye Guan was stunned. All the streams of energy poured into him, forming a special spacetime in his sea of consciousness. Ye Guan stood up in disbelief. He had seen the Void Spacetime before. It was incredibly special. Without the Qingxuan Sword, he couldn't even get near it. But now, the unique spacetime had appeared directly within his consciousness. Soon, he understood. This was likely a gift from the Old God. The Old God spent his entire life pursuing the "truth." To do so, he was even willing to kill his past self and slaughter his future self. Perhaps, at one point, he too thought about no longer obsessing over what was real or fake, and just living in the present. The present... Ye Guan shook his head and smiled. He didn't think about the future because he was too weak. He understood clearly that, for now, all he could do was live well in the present. If he wanted to question the reality of this world, that could wait until he became invincible. Ye Guan gathered his thoughts and carefully examined the Void Spacetime. To break the illusion, one had to enter it first. Of course, he planned to enter it by using his Sword Dao. He wanted to elevate his swordsmanship to a whole new level. In the days that followed, Ye Guan spent his time reading and comprehending the Void Spacetime while contemplating how to integrate it with his Sword Dao. Sang Han hadn't summoned him again. Though he was technically a bodyguard, he didn't have to follow her every day, unless he was specifically summoned. In this sense, he had considerable freedom at the Governor's Mansion. However, she had not given him an official position, so many there saw him as a freeloader. Rumors had begun to spread, saying that he was Sang Han's kept man, and it was all because of his looks. In a world where strength reigned supreme, powerful men could have three wives and four concubines, while powerful women could have three men and four male companions. Ye Guan didn't know about those rumors. Even if he did, he wouldn't care. Right now, he only had two goals—grow stronger and kill the Great Daoist Brush Master. One day, Qin Yun sent word. Ye Guan left the Governor's Mansion. Qin Yun quickly greeted him and said, "Young friend Ye, the Jun Clan has invited you to their residence." Ye Guan's brows furrowed slightly. Qin Yun asked, "Is something wrong?" Ye Guan analyzed, "It's been four days since you sent the request, meaning they replied only on the fourth day." Qin Yun solemnly said, "You mean... they..." Ye Guan smiled. "It's nothing. Let's go." Qin Yun nodded. "Alright." Soon, the two arrived at the Jun Residence. Although it wasn't as grand as the Governor's Mansion, it was still extremely luxurious. It was, after all, the estate of the strongest clan in the province. When they reached the entrance, they were stopped by the guards. Qin Yun stepped forward. "We were invited." He handed over the invitation. The guard glanced at it and said, "Use the side gate." He pointed at a small gate beside the main one. The guard added, "Only those with golden invitations can use the main gate. Yours is black, so you can only use the side gate. That's the rule." Qin Yun's expression turned awkward. He didn't mind it personally, but he glanced at Ye Guan, worried that he'd be offended. Ye Guan smiled lightly. "Let's go." He wouldn't get angry over something so trivial. Qin Yun nodded. With a guard leading them, they entered the Jun Residence and were taken to a side hall. "The young master is receiving guests. Please wait." With that, the servant left. Moments passed, and Qin Yun's face darkened, as no one even served them tea. Ye Guan remained calm. His only goal was to buy the land. He had the money; they had the land. It was that simple. They waited for four hours, but no one came. Qin Yun's face was now completely dark. He went out to inquir and was told, "The young master is still receiving guests. Do not disturb him." Qin Yun had no choice but to return. Another four hours passed. Qin Yun could no longer hold back. Just as he stood up, a servant entered. Upon seeing them, he froze and asked, "You're still here?" Qin Yun gravely said, "We've been waiting for the young master." The servant replied, "He left for other business over two hours ago."