?Chapter 922: Volume 6 Spiritual Treasures Chapter 919 Gan Family Chapter 922: Volume 6 Spiritual Treasures Chapter 919 Gan Family Nan County serves as a junction between the northern and central parts of Great Jin, and although it ranks among the smallest in terms of area among the Thirty-six Major Counties, it is easily in the top five wealthiest.


    The region under its jurisdiction is mostly made up of plains and river towns, rich in natural resources and home to numerous Dreamcloud Mountains.


    It was not uncommon for ordinary mortals to spot immortals dressed as monks or daoists flying across the sky.


    Consequently, a strong religious culture prevailed in the county for a time, with Buddhist temples and Daoist temples scattered all around, commanding reverence from both the high-ranking nobles and wealthy merchants, down to the farmers and foot soldiers.


    However, aside from religious establishments, Nan County was exceptionally abundant in academies.


    The major city of the prefecture, small towns, and villages all sported their shadows.


    These academies were distinctly categorized into different grades.


    First-grade academies had renowned scholars personally lecturing on the Four Books and Five Classics, and their students were mainly children of significant officialdom.


    The lowest grade, small private schools, were typically run by ordinary scholars teaching the fundamental ideologies of Confucianism and some basic classic texts.


    If a talent was identified among the students, they might be recommended to a higher-grade academy, offering a spectacular opportunity for the children of the poor to rise dramatically.


    After all, scholars graduating from high-grade academies were greatly favored by the upper echelons of Great Jin.


    Scholars from the top tier of academies were highly sought after even by the influential officials and noble families.


    Taichang City, the major city of Taichang Prefecture, was such a city filled with academies.


    Although the city did not rank first like Wuguang City in terms of fame, it was the residential haven for dignitaries, wealthy merchants, and influential individuals in Nan County.


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    Just the households of marquesses and dukes numbered three or four, and the assortment of ordinary mortals engaged in various trades was countless.


    The Gan Family, located at the west side of Taichang City, was one of these wealthy merchants with a considerable lineage.


    Owning nearly twenty taverns throughout the prefecture’s cities, such a wealthy merchant would be considered extremely affluent even in smaller cities, yet in this city, they were only considered among the upper-middle wealthy.


    Nevertheless, the Gan Family had a large mansion in a district crowded with wealthy homes in Taichang City.


    With three to four dozen servants and maidservants just inside the gates, it could certainly be considered a sizable estate.


    On this day, at noon when the sun was at its peak, a young man dressed in a scholar’s jacket slowly walked into this street.


    The youth, in his twenties, appeared young, but his back was bulging with a thick, long package wrapped in grey cloth, giving him a dusty, traveled look.


    As soon as he entered the street, his gaze kept shifting left and right, searching for something.


    After a while, he finally saw the huge plaque bearing ‘Gan Residence’ hanging over the dark, glossy gates, and a smile crossed his face.


    He walked a few steps to the front of the gate, examined the Gan Family’s gate once more, then without hesitation, stepped forward and gently knocked twice on the iron door knocker.


    With a ‘thump, thump’, immediately after, rushed footsteps came from inside.


    The youth, seemingly taken aback by the sound, paused with a hint of surprise.


    But quickly, the door swiftly opened a small gap, revealing the respectfully-faced middle-aged man wearing a servant’s attire.


    Upon seeing the youth outside, the solemn respect on the man’s face froze momentarily, then quickly dissipated.


    “Whom are you looking for?” The man, who had been about to bow, straightened up instead, asking dubiously, his gaze scanning the youth up and down, trying to discern something from his appearance.


    “Is this Uncle Gan Chi’s residence?” the youth asked with a bow and a smile.


    “Uncle Gan Chi?


    Gan Chi is indeed the name of our master.


    You are…” Upon scrutinizing the youth’s attire, an initially slight scornful look on the man’s face turned to shock.


    His tone immediately became more respectful.


    “I am Han Li, a distant relative of Uncle Gan Chi.


    I have specifically come to visit him,” the youth, now identified as Han Li, replied with a smile.


    At this moment, it had been a year since his last closed-door cultivation.


    After intense cultivation and leveraging the power of the Heavenly Corpse Pearl and the Vajra Relic, he had successfully cultivated the first layer of the King Ming Art.


    The once restless Evil Qi had significantly settled, bringing great joy to Han Li, but he didn’t delay and headed straight for the pre-planned visit to the Gan Residence.


    “So, you are Master Han.


    Unfortunately, the lord went out early in the morning to meet friends.


    Currently, the eldest son is in charge of the house.


    Shall I announce your arrival?” The middle-aged man hesitated briefly before making such an offer.


    “That would be much appreciated,” Han Li said, the corners of his mouth curving slightly, without revealing his emotions.


    “Please wait, Master Han.


    I will be right back,” the middle-aged man nodded and bowed, then promptly closed the gate again and rushed to report the news.


    Han Li stood leisurely in front of the gate, glancing back at the other large houses and the passing carriages and pedestrians nearby.


    Although he hadn’t scanned the city with his Divine Sense, it was clear that there were numerous cultivators in the city, evenly spread across several areas, including a few high-level cultivators.


    This piqued his curiosity greatly.


    He was extremely interested in how these cultivators were integrating into society.


    After a short while, equivalent to the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the gate creaked open again.


    This time, a young man emerged from the inside.


    The youth had a handsome face and wore an embroidered gown, with the man dressed as a servant who had just run off to report standing behind him.


    “This must be Young Master Han Li.


    I am Gan Yu.


    I have heard that Han Li is a distant relative of the Gan Family.


    Although I’ve never heard of him, I should not be discourteous.


    If you don’t mind, Young Master Han Li, perhaps you could follow me to the parlor for a chat,” Gan Yu said as he appraised Han Li from head to toe, his tone polite and gentle.


    “So, you are the eldest son of Uncle Gan.


    Since you have put it that way, Brother Gan, I shall not decline,” Han Li did not stand on ceremony and readily agreed after a brief thought.


    Gan Yu smiled slightly, sidestepped, and then led Han Li into the Gan Residence.


    The large black gate then silently closed behind them.


    An hour later, the head of the Gan Family, a portly elderly man over fifty years old dressed in a blue official robe, returned to the Gan Residence in a horse carriage.


    “Has something happened in the residence?” This elderly man, named Gan Chi, noticed a flicker in the eyes of the gatekeeper as he alighted from the carriage, suggesting that he was eager to speak.


    “Your lordship, a gentleman with the surname Han claiming to be your relative has been invited into the parlor by the eldest son.


    It seems they are enjoying their conversation,” the gatekeeper immediately replied honestly.


    “A relative with the surname Han?” The elder stopped in his tracks at the entrance and asked in a slightly altered tone, a trace of suspicion evident.


    “What, this man isn’t a relative of yours and is an impostor?


    Should I immediately call for the authorities?” The middle-aged man was startled and quickly said in a pleasing manner.


    “Whether he is an impostor remains to be seen.


    I do seem to have such a distant relative, but it’s been a long time.


    I don’t remember clearly.


    Just do your job and guard the gate; there’s no need for meddling!” Gan Chi frowned, scolded the servant briefly, and hurriedly entered the residence without even changing his clothes, heading straight for the hall.


    Before he even reached the hall, Gan Chi heard a laugh eerily familiar from inside:


    “Brother Han’s deep understanding of the Four Books and Five Classics is indeed admirable.


    However, regarding that segment about the righteous man in the book, I believe it should be interpreted this way…” Clearly, that was the cheerful voice of his eldest son, seemingly in the midst of an engaging conversation.


    Gan Chi’s expression darkened slightly upon hearing this, and a flicker of unease crossed his eyes.


    But after a moment’s hesitation, he gritted his teeth and proceeded into the hall without further delay.


    “Father.


    This Young Master Han is…” As soon as Gan Yu saw that it was his father who had entered, he immediately stood up to greet him respectfully.


    “Hmm!


    I’ve already heard about it from the servant.


    So, you claim to be my distant relative, Young Master Han Li.


    May I know if you carry any letters or tokens to verify this?” Gan Chi focused his attention on Han Li, gestured to his son to step aside, and after a sweeping glance at Han Li, he asked slowly.


    At this moment, Han Li also stood up from his seat, and upon hearing this question, he smiled.


    Without uttering a word, he reached into his sleeve and pulled out a piece of brightly shining half of a jade pendant.


    He then handed it over.


    When Gan Chi saw the jade pendant, his expression finally showed significant change.


    He took the jade pendant and examined it meticulously, a flash of realization spreading across his face:


    “So, you truly are a descendant of Brother Han.


    Come with me to my study; I would like to ask in detail about some matters regarding your late aunt!” The elder abruptly grabbed Han Li’s wrist, his excitement palpable, and immediately led Han Li out of the hall and straight to his study.


    “Aunt!


    Does the Gan Family really have such a distant relative?” Gan Yu stood in the hall, lost in thought, his mind somewhat confused.


    “Young Master Han!” As soon as he entered the study and carefully closed the door, Gan Chi’s expression changed, and he bowed deeply to Han Li with great respect.


    “Stand up!


    You need not inquire deeply about my background, just know that from today onward, I am the one designated to liaise with you,” Han Li said indifferently.


    Then, with a flick of his sleeve robe, a surge of green light emerged, lifting the elder’s body automatically.


    “Yes!


    The previous contact with the Gan Family, Mister Second, vanished without a trace ten years ago.


    I was worried something had happened, but now that you have appeared, it couldn’t be better,” Gan Chi, after witnessing Han Li’s use of magic, dispelled his last traces of doubt and spoke even more respectfully.


    “My visit to the Gan Family this time was merely incidental; in fact, I have other important matters to attend to.


    I will need your help with your secular identity,” Han Li nodded satisfied and sternly instructed.


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