Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 243 - 182: Twenty-Four Solar Terms Celestial Rotation True Seal_2
Immortal Wei nodded.
She also believed that Li Heshan wouldn’t do such a thing, which is why she didn’t tell Luo Yao. Instead, she chose to bring Shen Wen’an to inquire in person.
A moment later, seven disciples from Qiyun Valley arrived in the courtyard.
Upon seeing Immortal Wei and Shen Wen’an, a hint of panic flashed in their eyes.
"Senior Brother."
The seven lined up and saluted Li Heshan.
Li Heshan looked at them and calmly said, "Did you all go to He County today?"
Seeing him ask directly, the seven felt guilty and dared not speak.
After a while, a lean disciple from Qiyun Valley looked up and smiled, saying, "Senior Brother, we..."
"Think carefully before you speak. Since Immortal Wei from Luoxia Mountain is already here, you should know why."
Li Heshan interrupted him.
Some things, once done, must be acknowledged. If you dare to do it, you must dare to admit it.
If you don’t dare to admit it after doing it and start making excuses, it’s even more shameful.
The group looked uncomfortable and secretly glanced at Immortal Wei and Shen Wen’an.
Seeing this, Li Heshan was already certain of their actions and sighed slightly, saying:
"Hand over all the things you robbed."
"Then go back to the Sect immediately and turn yourselves in to the Law Enforcement Hall for punishment."
As soon as he finished speaking, that lean man was displeased.
"Why should we?"
"Those things were all snatched from Hundred Beasts Mountain!"
"Exactly..."
"We also took great risks, and Junior Brother Qu was even injured..."
The others mumbled along, clearly unwilling to give up what they had acquired.
After all, there were over two thousand jin of Spirit Rice, along with some Spirit Crystal Fragments, Spirit Medicines, and Spirit Ores.
Divided among the seven, each share was substantial, enough to support their cultivation for over a decade.
A flash of anger crossed Li Heshan’s face, and he was just about to speak.
The lean man continued, "Senior Brother, we’ll only hand the items over to the Sect!"
"If the Law Enforcement Hall decides on any punishment, we’ll accept it!"
"Indeed, if we’ve violated Sect rules, we’ll accept whatever punishment the Law Enforcement Hall deems fit!"
"Your approach, Senior Brother, is too humble. Qiyun Valley is not an affiliate of Luoxia Mountain..."
As they all spoke in discord, Li Heshan’s face turned green with anger.
He stood up furiously, exuding a sharp aura.
"Senior Brother Heshan."
Seeing this, Immortal Wei sighed inwardly and stood up, saying, "Let it go."
Li Heshan turned to look at the pair, his eyes filled with apology while a bit of helplessness arose in his heart.
"Junior Sister Wei, Junior Brother Wen’an, I’ll investigate the losses incurred and compensate you both later."
"Sorry for the embarrassment."
Immortal Wei waved her hand, "It’s no big deal, Senior Brother Heshan. We’re taking our leave."
After bowing, the two turned and left the small courtyard.
As they walked away, Li Heshan turned and caught a glimpse of the smug expressions on his juniors’ faces, feeling utterly powerless.
He chuckled wryly, shook his head without further comment, and turned toward the room behind him.
The others, seeing him leave, no longer concealed their joy.
They happily left the courtyard to divide their spoils.
...
These small disturbances did not affect Luoxia Mountain’s takeover of He County.
Due to a significant loss after the last Suihuo Sect raid, Yunzhong He Family hadn’t yet recovered their strength.
They couldn’t spare many hands to help Luoxia Mountain manage He County.
After some consideration, Immortal Wei selected the Mu Family in He County, which had decent strength, to manage temporarily.
It’s said that the Mu Family is descended from the Great Witch of the Western Wilderness. Although the family isn’t large, the number of cultivators is no less than the Shen Family.
The highest cultivation, the patriarch Mu Changhe, has reached Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer and has always served Hundred Beasts Mountain diligently. 𝙛𝒓𝒆𝙚𝒘𝒆𝓫𝙣𝓸𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝒄𝒐𝓶
Yet, the Mu Family hasn’t been given any official status by Hundred Beasts Mountain, and their treatment wasn’t much better than any other noble family.
Now that Luoxia Mountain has taken over He County, the Mu Family offered their allegiance.
After discreetly investigating, Immortal Wei found that the Mu Family had a good reputation and character, so she entrusted He County to them for the time being.
A few days after they returned to the Shen Family from He County, a Flying Shuttle appeared over the Shen Family.
The Shen Family, having received an early message, came out from the manor to greet it.
The Flying Shuttle’s light faded, revealing an old man with white hair and beard, dressed in a white linen robe, smiling warmly in front of the Shen Family Manor.
Immortal Wei hurried to greet and bow respectfully.
"Qiuling pays respects to Master Jiang."
Jiang Xiuqi nodded with a smile, "Girl, it’s been years; have you already achieved Fetal Breathing?"
Immortal Wei nodded.
Shen Yuan and others approached from behind as well.
Immortal Wei quickly introduced the parties to each other.
When introducing Shen Wen’an, Jiang Xiuqi’s bright eyes lingered on him for a moment more.
"Not bad, he’s a good match for Qiuling."
After some pleasantries, Shen Yuan personally led Jiang Xiuqi to a side room for tea.
"Where’s that little child you mentioned?"
After sipping some tea, Jiang Xiuqi directly asked.
Shen Yuan cupped his hands, "Senior, please wait a moment."
Saying that, he motioned for Shen Wenxing to bring the little girl, Shen Li, to the room.
Shen Wenxing bowed and left, soon returning, carrying a little pinkish girl into the room.
Jiang Xiuqi glanced at Shen Li, his gaze suddenly becoming focused. Without minding his manners, he stood up and carefully examined her.
Shen Li, with her big eyes full of curiosity, looked at the strange old man ahead, then timidly hid behind Shen Wenxing’s neck.
