The gate was grand, and one look at the renovation and architecture made it clear that it must have cost a fortune.

There was a large iron gate at the entrance, and the courtyard walls were very high.

It seemed to be electrified, too.

Living in a house like this in these chaotic times meant that the family and its status were extraordinary.

As soon as the car arrived at the gate, someone came forward to verify their identity.

After learning it was Jiang Lan, the guard quickly opened the gate with a smile.

Inside, there was a large garden, complete with tennis courts and a swimming pool.

This was truly the life of the rich, extravagant no matter the era.

And as soon as they entered, Yuan Muye clearly sensed several strong auras.

This indicated that there were many experts hidden inside this huge house.

After the car was parked, Jiang Lan led Yuan Muye towards the living room.

But as soon as they reached the living room, the atmosphere felt strange.

Yuan Muye looked over and saw Deputy Director Liao drinking tea and chatting with a man who appeared to be around fifty years old.

"Dad."

Jiang Lan called out quickly.

The middle-aged man looked at Jiang Lan and said with a smile, "Your Tianbao-ge is here, Xiao Lan."

Liao Tianbao had been wearing a smile, but when he saw Yuan Muye walk in with Jiang Lan, the smile disappeared.

But when Jiang Lan's father looked at him, he smiled again.

Jiang Lan simply pursed her lips at Liao Tianbao and said, "What are you doing here?"

"Oh, Xiao Lan, I just finished my mission outside and came back for a couple of days of rest."

Liao Tianbao said with a refined air.

"Oh, I see."

Jiang Lan's reply was somewhat cold.

Jiang Lan's father naturally noticed this and said, "Tianbao, don't mind her. This girl has always been like this since she was a child."

"I know, Uncle Jiang."

Liao Tianbao said with a smile.

Yuan Muye, standing to the side, felt a bit awkward.

Jiang Lan probably sensed Yuan Muye's awkwardness, so she quickly introduced him, "Dad, this is Yuan Muye, Director Yuan from Jiang City."

Yuan Muye glanced at Jiang Lan's father and felt a sense of pressure from someone in a high position. His gaze was sharp, and although he was smiling, the smile didn't seem very friendly after hearing that he was a director.

"So, you're Director Yuan. Nice to meet you."

"Uncle Jiang, nice to meet you."

Yuan Muye wasn't sure what to call him, but seeing Liao Tianbao call Jiang Lan's father Uncle Jiang, he followed suit.

Jiang Lan's father then said, "Oh, so you're the Director Yuan that my daughter often talks about?"

"Yes, that's me, Uncle Jiang."

Yuan Muye replied.

No one had offered Yuan Muye tea yet, which made him feel quite awkward.

Jiang Lan then pulled Yuan Muye to sit down and said, "Yuan Muye, sit down first. What kind of tea would you like? I'll have someone make it for you."

"Tieguanyin, please."

Yuan Muye said.

"Alright."

Jiang Lan ordered a servant to prepare it.

At this moment, Liao Tianbao watched Jiang Lan and Yuan Muye's actions, feeling displeased by their intimacy. However, he didn't focus on Yuan Muye, but rather on Jiang Lan. He turned to Jiang Lan and said, "Xiao Lan, I heard that you made a contribution in Jiang City and can be transferred back to the provincial capital. I can say a word to my dad."

Jiang Lan's father immediately chimed in, "That would be great. Otherwise, I'm always worried about this girl being in Jiang City. I'll feel more at ease when she's back in the provincial capital."

"Dad, I don't want to come back. It's more challenging to develop my skills in Jiang City. I don't want to be a hothouse flower."

Jiang Lan refused.

"The situation in Jiang City is volatile and can change at any time. Xiao Lan, your aunt and I will be worried if you stay in Jiang City," Liao Tianbao continued.

Jiang Lan's father also said, "Xiao Lan, I think it's settled then. Tianbao, I'll have to trouble you with this matter."

"Uncle, don't mention it. It's my duty."

They exchanged pleasantries, while Yuan Muye was treated as if he were invisible.

It wasn't until the tea was served that everyone's attention was drawn to Yuan Muye.

Just then, Jiang Lan's father, Jiang Shan, spoke up, "Director Yuan, I heard from others that you're quite young, but your cultivation has already reached the He Shen realm. Is this true?"

"Yes, it is."

Yuan Muye replied.

Jiang Shan smiled after hearing this and said, "To reach this cultivation at such a young age, your future is limitless."

"Isn't he about the same as my second brother?" Jiang Lan said.

"Your second brother is older than him," Jiang Shan continued.

Liao Tianbao was displeased when he heard this and looked at Yuan Muye, saying, "Is that so, Director Yuan?"

"Yes."

"I just recently entered the He Shen realm myself. How about we spar a little?" Liao Tianbao looked at Yuan Muye.

Yuan Muye didn't think twice and said, "Deputy Director Liao, I think we should pass. I know I'm no match for you without even sparring."

"How would you know? Don't be so modest. Since Uncle Jiang is here, let him be the referee, and we can have a simple spar."

Seeing that he couldn't refuse, Yuan Muye said, "Since that's the case, I'll accept your kind offer. But let's keep it friendly."

Jiang Shan smiled and said, "I didn't expect to have the luck to see two young talents spar. Coincidentally, there's a martial arts training ground outside. We can go there."

It had to be said that the Jiang family's mansion occupied a truly vast area.

As they walked outside, there was indeed a martial arts training ground.

Just then, Jiang Lan's second brother, Jiang Sizhang, walked in from outside.

He was surprised to see Yuan Muye and the others.

"Tianbao, when did you arrive?"

"Second Brother, I just got here," Liao Tianbao said with a smile.

Jiang Sizhang's gaze then fell on Yuan Muye, and he greeted him, "Director Yuan, you're here too?"

"Yes, Jiang Sizhang."

"What are you all doing?" Jiang Shan said at this moment, "They're going to have a match."

"Dad, what kind of match?" Jiang Sizhang asked.

"Tianbao recently entered the He Shen realm, and it just so happens that Director Yuan is also in the He Shen realm. So, I'm letting them spar." Jiang Shan said casually.

Jiang Sizhang was immediately interested when he heard this.

He glanced at Yuan Muye and then at Liao Tianbao.

He could see through Liao Tianbao's strength, which was about the level of someone who had just entered the He Shen realm.

But when he looked at Yuan Muye, he found that he couldn't see through him.

For a moment, he couldn't figure out Yuan Muye's strength.

"Alright, I'll watch too."

The group began to walk towards the martial arts training ground.

At this moment, Jiang Lan came to Yuan Muye's side and said to him, "Yuan Muye, you don't have to fight if you don't want to."