Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 253 - 183: Lingshan Sword Immortal Returns Again (6)
"I will arrange for several disciples from external clans to assist the Zhao Family. Brother Jinhu, just proceed boldly, if anything comes up, I’ll be here."
Zhao Jinhua initially wanted to decline, but upon meeting Shen Wenxing’s gaze, he ultimately agreed.
"It’s settled then. There’s a City Lord’s Mansion built by the He Family in Anyang City, which will belong to the Zhao Family in the future. Brother Jinhu, take a look and see if there are any areas that need repair, costs will be covered by the treasury."
After Shen Wenxing finished speaking, he rose and bid farewell.
Zhao Jinhua stood up and accompanied him to the door, watching him walk away, before returning to the courtyard with a heavy heart.
"Father, why did the Patriarch come?"
Zhao Tuan came forward and asked.
"The Patriarch handed over Anyang City to our family."
Upon hearing this, Zhao Tuan frowned slightly and said, "It should be because of Aunt’s matter; the Patriarch and Elder Patriarch have always felt they owe our Zhao Family."
Zhao Jinhua nodded.
"That’s precisely why I’m even more worried."
"Our two families are in-laws, after all, and your Aunt’s matters are, ultimately, because of your Uncle."
"But now they are both gone, if the Shen Family continues to feel guilt, it will alter the flavor of this kinship."
Zhao Tuan nodded at these words.
After contemplating for a moment, he said, "Father, don’t worry; I’ll find some time to visit the Young Clan Leader, he is different from the Patriarch and Elder Patriarch."
"I’ll find a way to clear up this matter."
"Managing Anyang is a great opportunity for the Zhao Family. With me guarding it, the Zhao Family should prosper for two hundred years."
"If the Zhao Family is fortunate, and produces talented individuals, it might even become the largest clan under the Shen Family’s rule."
Zhao Tuan’s voice was steady, filled with confidence.
Zhao Jinhua looked at him, his expression somewhat dazed, then sighed and said, "You must always remember what was said when you stepped into cultivation and met the Elder Patriarch."
"The descendants of the Zhao Family must always be taught this, and must never forget."
Zhao Tuan nodded, turning to look at the Zhao Family’s children and nephews diligently training in the courtyard.
...
Black Water Pool.
Another year of offerings.
Shen Chongxuan, dressed in celestial blue scholar’s robe, sat writing by the bridge outside the Black Water Pavilion, quietly gazing at the distant pond.
A booklet lay on the desk before him, with a vibrant portrait drawn on the blank page on the left side of the booklet.
The person portrayed wore a white scholar robe, a silk cap, and held a booklet in their hand, standing in a courtyard, dressed as a scholar.
However, the face in the portrait was blank, with no eyes, nose, mouth, or ears, leaving the identity unknown.
Beside the portrait, a neat line of small characters was inscribed.
[Shen Family Fifth Generation Second Son - Shen Wenyan]
With guidance from Grandfather Shen Yuan, the Shen Family’s history began with the ancestor who gained nobility, corresponding with the ancestral tablets in the shrine.
That noble ancestor was Shen Yuan’s great-grandfather, passing down to Shen Wenyan, he was the fifth generation.
At this moment, Shen Chongxuan was compiling a biography for his late father.
Master Lu taught that writing history should be fair-minded, yet he now doesn’t know how to evaluate his father’s life.
Squeak—
The door of the pavilion behind him opened, and Shen Yuan came out from within.
Seeing him blankly staring into the distance, then slowly approaching, he glanced at the portrait on the booklet.
Shen Chongxuan, hearing movement, came back to his senses, stood up, and bowed in salute.
"Grandfather."
Shen Yuan nodded slightly and said, "Not sure how to begin?"
Shen Chongxuan didn’t speak.
Seeing this, Shen Yuan sighed gently and said, "Write it as it is; right and wrong will be judged by future generations."
"Correct or incorrect, it’s all part of his life."
Shen Chongxuan pondered for a moment and then nodded, "Grandson understands."
"This time, I’m here to ask Grandfather about Father’s childhood."
Shen Yuan nodded slightly, "No rush for this; first, deliver this letter to your Uncle, then come back and I’ll slowly tell you."
...
Hidden Dragon Mountain in He County.
Shen Wen’an and Wei Qiuling returned here once again.
Feeling the two’s arrival, Jiang Xiuqi came out from the cave, his expression strange:
"Qiuling girl, the Dao Seal Jade Carving indeed vanished after Cold Dew."
"But guess what?"
Jiang Xiuqi spoke with a strange expression.
Wei Qiuling smirked, "What, could it have appeared again?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Jiang Xiuqi was taken aback, then laughed heartily, "You guessed it right!"
"After the Jade Stele of ’Cold Dew’ vanished, another Dao Seal Jade Carving appeared beside it."
"I deduce that the second Dao Seal Jade Carving is likely ’Frost Descent,’ because after Cold Dew comes Frost Descent in the Twenty-Four Solar Terms."
Upon hearing this, Wei Qiuling and Shen Wen’an were dumbfounded!
She was just joking earlier, but unexpectedly there really was a second Jade Stele!
"Master, what happened later?"
"This has been several solar terms; have more Dao Seal Jade Carvings appeared?"
Jiang Xiuqi shook his head, "There should only be ’Cold Dew’ and ’Frost Descent’ here; the rest, I’m not sure."
"By the way, your visit..."
Wei Qiuling spoke, "Father gave an oracle prediction, roughly saying that sharing this Dao Seal Jade Carving matter with Cyan Ruo Sword House would be fine."
"I came with Wen’an to inform Master."
Jiang Xiuqi nodded, "If that’s the case, go ahead."
"It’s been so long now, still unsure whether those old folks at Hundred Beasts Mountain have made a decision."
Over the months, he had pondered deeply within the cave.
This cave with the Dao Seal Jade Carving was clearly made by a predecessor cultivator, if Hundred Beasts Mountain discovered it first, other treasures within must have been taken.
If so, Hundred Beasts Mountain might be hesitant to share the Dao Seal Jade Carving secret.
After all, those powerful Upper Grade Immortal Sect wouldn’t be reasonable.
Upon learning about it, they would certainly suspect there are other treasures besides the Dao Seal Jade Carving in the cave.
But these are mere speculations; he’s not certain whether Hundred Beasts Mountain would seek revenge in other ways.
It’s better to bring Cyan Ruo Sword House in sooner.
Shen Wen’an nodded slightly, "I’ll head to Cyan Ruo Sword House now to see Lingshan Sword Immortal."
"I’ll leave the matter of Yangnao Land to Senior Sister."
After a courteous bow, Shen Wen’an controlled his sword and flew towards the barrier of Yangnao Land.
...
Cyan Ruo Sword House.
"Brother Shen, we meet again."
At the mountain’s base, Chu Yuanfeng saw Shen Wen’an arriving, and with a smile, bowed.
Shen Wen’an returned the gesture, "Brother Chu, I once again come to see Lingshan Sword Immortal."
"Please give guidance."
The last time he visited Cyan Ruo Sword House, he didn’t complete the three challenges of the entrance; he thought he’d have to try again.
But unexpectedly, Chu Yuanfeng shook his head with a smile, "Senior Sister already said, when Brother Shen returns, you can directly go to Yin Sword Peak, no need for challenges."
Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an was puzzled but did not ask further.
"In that case, Brother Chu, please direct me."
The two towering peaks of Cyan Ruo Sword House, with Yangjian Peak on the left and Yin Sword Peak on the right.
Chu Yuanfeng pointed to the right, "Senior Sister Lingshan is at the Thousand Feet Cliff on Yin Sword Peak, you’ll find her when you reach the top."
Thousand Feet Cliff...
Shen Wen’an remembered the name and bowed to Chu Yuanfeng, summoning the Dragon-Slaying Magical Sword, and flew directly towards Yin Sword Peak.
Amidst clouds and fog, green bamboo thrives.
In the Bamboo Forest Hut stands a woman in a yellow long dress, her long black hair casually tied up, quietly gazing at the rolling sea of clouds.
A sword light breaks through the clouds below and lands on the cliff.
Sighting the woman in the yellow dress, Shen Wen’an bows slightly, "Shen Wen’an pays respect to Lingshan Sword Immortal."
Lingshan Sword Immortal nods, then softly smiles, "It’s been over a decade since we last met, and you’ve already reached the Fetal Breathing Realm."
"Come sit."
She invited Shen Wen’an to the stone table in the bamboo forest, slowly picked up the teapot on the table, and poured him a cup of tea.
