"When Chongxuan returned from Lincang, not only did he bring Zhantai Yujing back, but also several direct line members of the Zhantai family and more than a hundred branch family members."

"That girl’s intention is to have those direct line members of the Zhantai family follow you in Sword Cultivation."

"What do you think?"

The direct line members of the Zhantai family following me in Sword Cultivation?

Shen Wen’an frowned slightly and then suddenly spoke, "I seem to recall you mentioning the other day a partial technique called the ’Great Dream Sword Scripture.’ Is it from the Zhantai family?"

Wei Qiuling nodded and stood up, "Wait, I’ll fetch it."

Soon, she brought out an ancient tablet from inside the room.

The tablet is more than four feet long and wide, made of the most ordinary granite.

Placing the tablet beside the stone table in the pavilion, Wei Qiuling said, "I’ve looked at this thing carefully, it’s very strange."

"It seems like a cultivation technique, yet it lacks methods like Dantian meridian cultivation."

Shen Wen’an gently stroked the vigorous characters on the tablet, and closed his eyes slightly.

Moments later, he slowly opened his eyes, a faint surprise flashing in his gaze.

"The Zhantai family once produced an extraordinary Sword Dao expert."

"To comprehend a realm formation with the purest technique in the End of the Dharma Era, such an individual now would surely have an unparalleled Sword Immortal presence."

Hearing such a high evaluation from Shen Wen’an, both Wei Qiuling and Shen Chongzhen were somewhat surprised.

"Is Ah Die saying this elder who engraved characters on the tablet cultivated a realm formation of Sword Intent with mere sword skills?"

Shen Wen’an nodded, looking again at the ’Great Dream Sword Scripture’ engraved on the tablet.

The creator of this Sword Scripture is named Zhantai Wujiu. Although the characters engraved on the tablet are called ’Great Dream Sword Scripture,’ it can only be considered a decent work of calligraphy, with no content related to sword skill cultivation.

The greatest secret lies hidden in each character on the tablet.

Shen Wen’an could roughly guess that Zhantai Wujiu, when engraving these characters, infused his entire life’s Sword Intent into them.

The power of such a realm formation is difficult for ordinary people to sense.

Unfortunately, back then Zhantai Wujiu’s power level was probably at most the Qi Cultivation Realm, and the realm formation on the tablet has become very faint over the years.

After pondering for a moment, Shen Wen’an spoke, "This matter can be agreed to."

"Consider it a gift from me, as an uncle, to Chongxuan."

"Leave the tablet here, I’ll ponder it further. Go and tell my elder brother."

After Wei Qiuling nodded, she left.

...

Mountain Foot Academy.

In an octagonal ancient pavilion, a gentle breeze blew, causing the copper bell at the eaves to emit a crisp sound.

Shen Chongxuan held a scroll of bamboo slips in his hand, studying it carefully.

In the distance, a woman clad in an ink-colored long dress with her hair styled elegantly, exuding a bit of a graceful charm, approached quickly.

This woman was Zhantai Yujing from the Zhantai family in Lincang.

Years ago, a debate disguised as a man made Shen Chongxuan fall for her at first sight.

Zhantai Yujing, holding a long and handsome sword, approached the octagonal pavilion. Seeing Shen Chongxuan’s gentle demeanor, a faint smile appeared on her face, and she slowed her steps, tiptoeing to approach from behind.

"What are you sneaking around for?"

Shen Chongxuan faced away from her, his voice calm.

Seeing that she was discovered, Zhantai Yujing pouted, placed the long sword in her hand on the stone table, poured herself a cup of tea, and took a few sips. "Someone from the mountain sent word, the Elder Sword Immortal agreed to teach a few of my Zhantai family members the Sword Cultivation Dao."

Hearing this, Shen Chongxuan immediately turned around, a flash of joy in his eyes as he looked at her.

"You’re being silly with all that reading. The Elder Sword Immortal is your uncle, after all, asking you to inquire just for help wasn’t reluctant."

"It still required someone thick-skinned to make the request."

Zhantai Yujing pouted, took another cup from the tea tray for him, and poured a cup of tea.

Shen Chongxuan closed the bamboo slips in his hand, walked slowly to the stone table, and sat down. "Third Uncle prefers peace, and over the years, the clan’s disciples rarely disturb him."

"You ought to advise the few from the Zhantai family to cherish this opportunity."

Zhantai Yujing nodded. "That’s for sure."

"There’s one more thing..."

Zhantai Yujing handed over the poured tea, glanced carefully at him. "The Liu family in Xingyang City under the Shen family’s rule has been exterminated, leaving Xingyang City vacant."

"And those in Zhen Nan City and Flame Lake City have no one in charge yet..."

At her words, Shen Chongxuan frowned slightly, looking at her with a meaningful expression. "What do you want to say?"

Facing his gaze, Zhantai Yujing suddenly gathered the courage to speak frankly, "I just want to fight for an opportunity for the Zhantai family."

Their gazes locked for a moment, and Shen Chongxuan let out a heavy sigh. "Let us not mention this again."

"If Zhantai family members truly have the ability, the Shen family certainly won’t mistreat them."

"If they’re not capable, pushing them into that position would ultimately lead to another Liu family."

"Moreover..."

Shen Chongxuan looked at her, pondered briefly, then spoke, "The women of the Shen family, from Grandmother to the eldest sister-in-law, do not dare meddle in family affairs. It would be best if you restrain these thoughts."

Zhantai Yujing nodded with some grievance. "You know me; I have no intention of overstepping, just wanting to strive for a chance for the Zhantai family to contribute, rather than becoming a parasite sucking the Shen family’s blood."

"If they indeed aren’t suitable, then let it be."

Shen Chongxuan sighed inwardly.

Over years of interaction, he had truly come to realize that Zhantai Yujing was perceptive, straightforward, a person who couldn’t hold back her words.