Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 327: Chapter 196: A Master of Household Management

The Bronze Tower Ship gradually stopped over the Black Water Pool.

Just as Shen Wen’an was about to form a seal to open the grand array protecting the Shen Family, Fu Yang, standing at the ship’s bow, stopped him.

Fu Yang stood at the bow, gazing at the slowly rotating grand array below. His brow suddenly furrowed, and he muttered to himself, ”This array arrangement... is quite similar to that kid’s.”

After observing for a moment, Fu Yang’s face suddenly showed a hint of a pleased smile, like a kind father suddenly seeing his long-lost son return in fine clothes.

Seeing this, Shen Wen’an asked in confusion, ”Senior, do you know my master?”

The grand array of the Shen Family Manor was personally arranged by his master Pei Zhao when he came to the Shen Family years ago, to prevent ambushes from the Hundred Beasts Mountain.

Fu Yang recognized the array’s arranger at a glance, and his words suggested familiarity with Pei Zhao.

”Your master?”

This question left Fu Yang stunned.

Lingshan Sword Immortal had mentioned that Shen Wen’an was her junior brother, leading Fu Yang to believe that Shen Wen’an was a disciple of the Cyan Ruo Sword House.

”Young friend is not a disciple of the Cyan Ruo Sword House?”

Facing Fu Yang’s surprised gaze, Shen Wen’an shook his head slightly and said, ”To be honest, Senior, I once was a disciple of Qiyun Valley’s Hidden Cloud Courtyard. My master is the former Dean of Hidden Cloud Courtyard, Pei Zhao.”

Upon hearing this, Fu Yang looked very surprised.

He examined Shen Wen’an closely for a moment, then asked in confusion, ”Then young friend now...”

Shen Wen’an sighed, ”Senior, this is not the place to talk. Let’s go to the manor and chat slowly.”

He waved to open the grand array in front and descended into the manor with Fu Yang.

”Third Master.”

Two Shen Family cultivators guarding the door greeted him respectfully as he approached.

Shen Wen’an nodded, ”Please summon the Patriarch to the side room.”

One of the Shen Family cultivators hastily bowed and left.

”Please, Senior, this way.”

Shen Wen’an led Fu Yang to the side room, where they were served tea and spirit fruit.

After they sat down, Shen Wenxing arrived in haste.

”Elder brother.”

Shen Wen’an stood up and introduced, ”This is Elder Fu Yang.”

”Elder Fu, this is my elder brother, the current Patriarch of our Shen Family.”

Shen Wenxing glanced at Fu Yang and greeted him with respect, ”Greetings, Elder Fu.”

Fu Yang returned the courtesy and then momentarily showed surprise as he looked at Shen Wenxing, ”Is the Patriarch a body cultivator?”

Shen Wenxing smiled slightly, ”Without a spiritual root, I had no choice but to take the path of body cultivation.”

Fu Yang waved his hand upon hearing this, ”Patriarch, do not belittle yourself. Body cultivation is also a righteous path. The ancient body cultivators were even more admirable than immortal Dao cultivators.”

”I observe that the Patriarch’s current Qi and blood are brimming. You must have been in the Second Realm of body cultivation for many years? Why haven’t you tried to break through to the Third Realm?”

Shen Wenxing sighed lightly, not revealing the true reason, only stating his fear of perishing in the breakthrough process.

”Please have some tea, Senior.”

Not wanting to discuss much on body cultivation with Fu Yang, Shen Wenxing quickly changed the topic.

Fu Yang smiled and nodded, took a sip of his tea, and looked at Shen Wen’an, ”Young friend Shen, could you tell me about your time with Qiyun Valley?”

Shen Wen’an pondered for a moment before speaking, ”There’s not much to say.”

”In my youth, I was fortunate enough to be noticed by Senior Brother Li Heshan of Qiyun Valley and taken to Danzhou.”

”After joining Qiyun Valley, I was again noticed by my master and accepted into the Hidden Cloud Courtyard.”

”Unfortunately, in my youth, I was solely focused on the Sword Dao, neglecting worldly wisdom and considerations...”

Shen Wen’an exhibited a nostalgic look, and in a low voice, he recounted past events.

Given his usual character, he would have naturally been reluctant to elaborate.

But now, with the Shen Family seeking help from Fu Yang, and Fu Yang wanting to hear it, he naturally obliged.

Moreover, considering Fu Yang might have ties with his master Pei Zhao, Shen Wen’an felt less resistance.

As Shen Wen’an’s narrative unfolded, Fu Yang’s expression grew progressively grim.

”Stubborn fools, a lot of deadwood!”

When Shen Wen’an mentioned being personally expelled from the sect by Sect Leader Yun Zhongzi for certain reasons, Fu Yang’s face darkened with anger, and he exclaimed harshly.

Seeing this, Shen Wenxing grew curious.

”Elder Fu and Qiyun Valley...”

Fu Yang let out a heavy sigh, rubbed his palms, and said solemnly, ”I... was once a disciple of Qiyun Valley as well.”

He turned to Shen Wen’an, with a somewhat complex expression, ”Your master, Pei Zhao, is my junior disciple.”

This!

Shen Wen’an looked at him in surprise!

”Senior was a disciple of Qiyun Valley, then you...”

Fu Yang displayed a bitter smile, ”Like you, I was also expelled from the sect.”

”However, at that time, I was also hunted by Qiyun Valley’s Law Enforcement Hall, forced to hide under a different identity, and move clandestinely.”

Hearing this, the brothers exchanged a glance, both remaining silent.

”That vile Liang Yun, surely had ulterior motives for your expulsion, right?”

Fu Yang pondered for a moment and gently spoke.

After hesitating slightly, Shen Wen’an nodded, ”There are other reasons, but I promised my master not to disclose them. Senior...”

”Hmph...” Fu Yang snorted coldly, a look of disdain appearing on his face, ”It must be for that ridiculous facade and sect dignity again.”

”The decline of Qiyun Valley is entirely due to those stubborn old grouches!”

At this, Fu Yang sighed deeply and lamented, ”I feel for Xiao Pei. That kid is straightforward and stubborn; these years must have been hard on him.”

Seeing his somewhat sorrowful expression, Shen Wenxing deliberated for a moment and slightly bowed, ”Elder Pei has been relieved of his position as Dean of Hidden Cloud Courtyard and is now cultivating quietly in the rear mountain.”