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Chapter 135 Returning to Qiyun Valley

Clang!
With a swing of his Dragon-Slaying Sword, he cleaved a towering rock pillar in half.

After the rock pillar fell, it landed perfectly, covering the lush green pine tree.

With the moonlight blocked, the pine tree could no longer absorb the moonlight, and the strange light it emitted gradually disappeared, returning it to its ordinary pine tree form.

Shen Wen'an returned from the top of the cliff and sat cross-legged beside the corpse of the python, waiting for Zhao Shuan to arrive with his men.

As the sun rose, a large group of villagers from the foot of the mountain arrived one after another, carrying ropes and sticks and pulling carts.

"Wen'an".

Zhao Shuan approached Shen Wen'an, looked around suspiciously, and asked, "Where is Fang Chao?"

Shen Wen'an didn't speak, but glanced at the dried black blood and the pitch-black skeleton beside him.

Zhao Shuan followed the gaze and his heart skipped a beat.

However, he only thought that Fang Chao had been poisoned by accident and didn't think much of it.

"I'll take some men and get this big guy's body back first."

"Is there anything unusual about this place? Should we send someone to guard it?"

Shen Wen'an shook his head.

He had already checked the place last night, and apart from the small pine tree, there was nothing else unusual about it.

He'll find a way to get that little pine tree back to Blackwater Pool later, so there's no need to send anyone to guard it.

"I'm here."

Zhao Shuan nodded, didn't ask any more questions, and turned to the side to direct the others to figure out how to deal with the giant python's corpse.

The python was so enormous that the group struggled for a long time but still couldn't figure out how to transport it back.

When asked if he could cut it into pieces and pull it back, Shen Wen'an shook his head, indicating that the essence and blood inside the giant python would be of great use.

If you cut it into several pieces, its essence and blood will definitely be drained along the way.

When they were at a loss, Zhao Jinhu, who was accompanying them, suddenly thought of a solution.

The icy and slippery roads allowed people to tie ropes around the python's head and, using the snow-covered rocks, drag the python's carcass down the slope.

After thinking it over, Zhao Shuan decided it was feasible and immediately had people start operating on it.

Night fell again, and after a busy day, everyone finally transported the carcass of the python back to Blackwater Pool.

When Shen Wen'an returned, Shen Yuan was having people carefully collecting the blood of the Panshan Python.

"Father."

He shouted and then walked towards the Blackwater Pavilion.

Shen Yuan knew that something important must have happened, so he immediately asked his wife to stay by his side while he went with him to the Blackwater Pavilion.

"You mean this python is guarding a small pine tree that can actively absorb the power of the moonlight?"

On the first floor of the Blackwater Pavilion, Shen Yuan asked in a deep voice.

Shen Wen'an nodded: "I originally wanted to take that little pine tree back to Blackwater Pool, but after a careful inspection, I found that it was growing on a ley line."

"Moving it rashly might destroy the ley lines and affect the little pine tree."

Shen Yuan nodded.

According to the alchemist's notes, the more precious the spiritual treasures of heaven and earth, the more demanding their requirements for the growing environment.

Sometimes, let alone transplanting, simply being exposed to unfamiliar elements can cause plants to wither or die.

The reason that strange little pine tree could grow in that place was most likely due to the earth's veins.

"Since we can't transplant it, we can only try to protect it and prevent others from finding it."

Shen Yuan pondered for a moment before speaking.

"I'm going back to Qiyun Valley."

Shen Wen'an pondered for a moment before suddenly speaking.

Shen Yuan was pondering how to protect the strange little pine tree when he heard this, and his brows furrowed instantly.

"That area is too big; simply sending ordinary people to guard it isn't safe."

"I'm going to ask my master for a formation plate."

Shen Wen'an explained, "It's been several years since I've gone back to see my master."

Five or six years have passed since he killed the disciples of Yashan Academy in front of the mountain gate and returned to Blackwater Pool.

During this period, Pei Zhao would often have Li Heshan or Pei Yuwan bring him some resources for cultivation.

Spirit crystals and pills have never stopped being supplied.

He could ignore what happened to Qiyun Valley, but he had to acknowledge Pei Zhao as his master.

Shen Yuan pondered for a moment and nodded, saying, "There should still be some spiritual liquid inside that bronze pot, right?"

There are three drops.

"Should I bring this to Master?"

Shen Wen'an asked.

Shen Yuan nodded and said, "Your master has sent many things over the years, but after thinking it over, the only thing we can offer is that spiritual liquid."

"Take those three drops of spiritual liquid with you when you get back, and say you got them by chance."

"When you get back, remember not to cause any more trouble for your master."

Shen Wen'an nodded.

……

As the anniversary of the death approached, Huang Lingxiu successfully gave birth to a daughter, named Shen You.

At this point, the Shen family had five members across three generations.

In March, spring comes.

After several months of intensive work, the Shen family ancestral hall was finally completed.

After all the preparations were completed, Shen Wenxing also sent the list of selected affiliated clans to Shen Yuan.

The first floor of Blackwater Pavilion.

Shen Yuan looked at the list in his hand and frowned slightly.

The list included three major clans and three minor clans. Apart from the Liu family, to which Liu Jinquan belonged, which he was familiar with, he had only heard of the other affiliated clans.

"What criteria did you use to select this list?" Shen Yuan asked, putting down the list in his hand with some suspicion.

Shen Wenxing said, "There are many clans and gentry families in Yunshui Town, and I originally had no clue what to do."

"It was later that my father-in-law reminded us, and we selected the families among the many clans that had martial artists in charge."

"Yunshui Town currently has a total of eighty-three Acquired martial artists."

"These six affiliated clans were selected from eighty-three martial artists."

"My son secretly investigated their family's reputation and character in the area, and finally confirmed these facts."

Shen Yuan suddenly realized.

Shen Wenxing added, "I have another plan." Meeting his father's gaze, he smiled faintly and said, "Survival of the fittest."

“Small clans can be promoted to large clans, while large clans that do not perform well can be demoted to small clans or even kicked out of the ranks of subordinate clans.”

"Therefore, these six affiliated clans can be said to be only temporary."

"Select them first, and there will definitely be many more that can be replaced later."

Shen Yuan nodded, "That's acceptable."

Once the platform is set up, it's unrealistic to expect to select qualified affiliated clans in one go.

It would be better to fix the quota first and select some clans that are basically similar to try it out.

Those who are suitable will be retained, and those who are not will be eliminated. In the end, who gets to sit at the table is just a matter of a word from the Shen family.

“Yunshui Town consists of ten villages and one town. With Uncle Zhao in Jinliu Village, there is no need for affiliated clans to interfere.”

"Of the remaining nine villages, two will be managed by the larger clans and one by the smaller clans. As for Yunshui Town, I plan to have my elder sister and Zishi oversee it."

Shen Wenxing revealed his plan.

During the annual memorial service last year, he visited the He family and met He Zishi's grandfather, He Yan, and mentioned He Zishi and his sister Shen Wenping to the old man.

The old man was very happy to hear this, saying that the He family was currently at war with the Zhang family of Yingchuan, and it would be best if He Zishi could not return.

Thus, both parties tacitly acknowledged their relationship, and they could get married after He Zishi came of age in two years.

He Zishi comes from a family with strict discipline and is himself intelligent and resourceful. Together with Shen Wenping's meticulous planning, governing a small town like Yunshui should not be a problem.

"Okay, I'll do as you say."

A smile appeared on Shen Yuan's face.

Over the years, he has been intentionally grooming Shen Wenxing to take over all the family affairs.

Now that Shen Wenxing has been able to consider things so thoroughly, he feels gratified and has decided to let go of most things and let him make his own decisions.

"Your spiritual practice also needs to catch up."

"What are the effects of the flesh and blood of that python?"

As the future head of the Shen family, Shen Yuan still felt that he should be able to keep the situation under control.

As for the youngest son, it's best not to let him take action unless absolutely necessary.

"Father, don't worry, my cultivation has improved a lot."

The Panshan Python is a demonic beast at the ninth level of Qi Refining. The essence of its flesh and blood, as well as its demonic essence pills, are highly nourishing for Shen Wenxing.

If a body-refining cultivator has sufficient resources in the early stages and can endure the pain of tempering their flesh and blood, their progress can be quite rapid.

Shen Wenxing's strength is his strong endurance.

"That's good."

Shen Yuan gently stroked the armrest of the wooden chair and pondered for a moment before saying, "Wen'an has been gone for about two months, hasn't he?"

"I wonder if his return to Qiyun Valley went smoothly..."

Shen Wenxing didn't say anything. He was actually quite worried about whether his younger brother would encounter any more accidents after returning to Danzhou.

……

Danzhou, Qiyun Valley.

Inside the pavilion of Yinyun Temple, the master and disciple sat facing each other.

A disciple from Yinyun Academy hurriedly approached and bowed, saying, "Master, Senior Uncle Yao has arrived; he's just outside the door."

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhao frowned deeply.

What is she doing here?

The two have been at odds ever since they were promoted to heads of the Hidden Cloud Academy and the Cliff Mountain Academy.

After Shen Wen'an killed Liu Hong, a disciple of the Yai Shan Academy, the conflict between the two academies was completely escalated.

Now that his disciple has only been back for a short time, Yao Lin has come to visit in person, which seems to be aimed at Shen Wen'an.

"Wen'an, you should stay out of the way for a while. I want to see what the Yashan Academy is up to."

Pei Zhao looked at Shen Wen'an in front of him and spoke.

He wasn't worried that Yao Lin would go crazy and try to take action against Shen Wenan.

I'm just worried that the two of them might have a verbal conflict, and given Shen Wen'an's personality, that it might cause some trouble.

"Why should my disciple avoid her?"

Shen Wen'an remained calm.

He still remembered the last time Zhang Yuan, the chief disciple of Yashan Academy, led four junior brothers to attack the Shen family.

Pei Zhaowei was slightly taken aback, then smiled faintly.

"That's true. This is Hidden Cloud Academy. With your master here, she wouldn't dare to do anything to you."

He could sense that Shen Wen'an's aloofness had lessened considerably since his return, suggesting that he had matured and was no longer prone to acting impulsively.

"Invite her in."

After Pei Zhao spoke, the disciple bowed and withdrew.

"You must restrain yourself and not act impulsively later."

"No matter what, he is still your senior master."

Just to be on the safe side, Pei Zhao casually gave a word of advice.

Shen Wen'an nodded slightly: "Master, rest assured, your disciple understands."

Yao Lin walked in from the entrance of Yinyun Courtyard. When she saw Shen Wen'an, a cold glint flashed in her narrow eyes.

Pei Zhao stood up and cupped his hands in greeting: "Senior Sister."

No matter how much the two don't get along, they are still fellow disciples, and they should still maintain proper etiquette on the surface.

Yao Lin cupped her hands slightly, glanced at Shen Wen'an who stood beside her with his sword, unmoved, and couldn't help but snort coldly, "Junior Brother Pei has truly taught a good disciple who doesn't understand any manners at all."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wen'an glanced at her sideways.

Pei Zhao frowned and said, "Senior Sister, as the head of an academy, why are you getting angry with a junior?"

"Wen'an is just like that by nature; he doesn't like to talk."

Yao Lin sneered, "As a junior, even if you don't like to talk, don't you even know the most basic manners?"

"If they continue like this after they go out, wouldn't other immortal sects mistakenly think that your Hidden Cloud Academy has only taught a bunch of ill-mannered people?"

Upon hearing this, Pei Zhao's expression changed drastically.

He realized that Yao Lin had come here specifically to cause trouble.

"Leaving aside whether the disciples taught by Hidden Cloud Academy are well-mannered, the disciples taught by my master's uncle, Cliff Mountain Academy, are not necessarily any better..."

Before he could even get angry, Shen Wen'an immediately retorted.

In Shen Wen'an's heart, his master Pei Zhao was the closest person to him besides his family.

Now that Yao Lin has humiliated him like this, he is naturally unwilling to back down.

(End of this chapter)