On the way back from the Black Water Pavilion, Shen Yuan happened to encounter Huang Qingzhou leading the dejected disciples of the Martial Arts Hall back.

"Brother, what is this..."

Shen Yuan was curious about what Huang Qingzhou had been up to with the Martial Arts Hall's disciples.

"Ruoyan, that girl, caught a wild blood toad over there and claimed it's a hundred-year-old."

"The girl said that the blood toad had shed a hundred-year-old skin."

"The shedding of a Centennial Blood Toad is much more effective than ordinary blood toad shedding, so I thought to bring people to search for it."

"Who would have thought, after all that effort, digging three feet into the ground, we still found nothing."

Shen Yuan's expression turned a bit peculiar upon hearing this.

If he guessed right, the wild blood toad Huang Ruoyan caught was likely the same one he encountered all those years ago.

As for that Centennial Blood Toad's Shedding...

Even if they flipped the entire Black Water Pool, they definitely wouldn't find it.

Because Shen Wenxing had already consumed it all long ago.

"If you can't find it, then you can't find it."

Shen Yuan said casually, then changed the subject:

"Shi Tou said that brother has reached the Qi Sensing Realm?"

Mentioning this, a smile appeared on Huang Qingzhou's face.

"I have you to thank for this. If not for the Qi Nourishing Pill, I might never have had the chance to break through in this lifetime."

Shen Yuan waved his hand: "It's also because brother had a solid foundation."

"Early this morning, when I sent Chongming and the others to the Martial Arts Hall, it seemed that Huang Qi had also reached the Qi Sensing Realm and is about to break through to the Innate stage."

"In this way, the Huang Family will soon have two Innate Martial Artists."

Upon hearing this, Huang Qingzhou was overjoyed: "Qi'er is about to break through to the Innate stage!?"

"Good, good, good!"

"With two Innate Martial Artists, our strength will increase significantly."

"Ah Yuan, let me tell you, this batch of disciples from the Martial Arts Hall has some with great talent, worth nurturing."

The two brothers talked as they walked.

Through Huang Qingzhou's descriptions, he gained a general understanding of those disciples from the Martial Arts Hall.

As it seems, the Breathing Technique issue is indeed urgent.

Time flew by, and in a flash, more than a month had passed.

The matters at the Black Water Pool were progressing in an orderly manner.

Because Shen Wenxing was constantly traveling between the Ascension Pavilion and the Black Water Pool, and due to the difficulty of cultivating the Azure Dragon Force, his cultivation had not made significant progress.

That day, as he returned to the Ascension Pavilion, Gongyang He hurried over to him.

"Steward, you're finally back."

"Fairy Pei has been waiting for you here for half a day."

Shen Wenxing, hearing this, hurriedly walked into the Ascension Pavilion and saw Pei Yuwan sitting in a side room drinking tea.

"Fairy Pei, my apologies, there were some matters at home..."

Pei Yuwan waved her hand: "The matter of the ruins has concluded, we are planning to make a trip back to Qiyun Valley."

"I came to ask, besides the Body Tempering Pill, is there anything else you want?"

Shen Wenxing did not answer immediately.

Seeing his contemplation, Pei Yuwan smiled and said: "To be honest, this trip to the ruins has been quite fruitful for both Qiyun Valley and Luoxia Mountain."

"Since Luoxia Mountain is offering rewards, I will naturally help your Shen Family fight for benefits on behalf of Qiyun Valley."

"As long as it's not an excessive request, feel free to ask."

Shen Wenxing, having heard this, felt assured. After pondering for a moment, he said: "Since Fairy says so, there is indeed something I have in mind."

"Fairy should know, I have no Spirit Root, and the Breathing Technique I practice is incomplete, leading to little progress in my cultivation over the years."

"Therefore... if possible, I would like to have a complete Cultivation Technique, I wonder..."

The Azure Dragon Force he was cultivating was actually already a complete Body Cultivation Technique; asking for an Immortal Dao Cultivation Technique was actually for the sake of his father and family.

Pei Yuwan fell into thought upon hearing this.

For a long while—

"A complete Cultivation Technique is incredibly important for any Immortal Sect."

"However, judging by the gains from this ruins expedition, offering a Cultivation Technique as a reward is not excessive."

"Alright then, I'll mention it to Senior Brother and ask him to help fight for it on your behalf."

Shen Wenxing, hearing this, quickly cupped his hands in gratitude: "Thank you, Fairy Pei."

Pei Yuwan nodded and stood up: "By the way, there's one more thing."

"Zhang Yuan from Cliff Mountain Courtyard has committed suicide."

"But rest assured, this matter won't end like this. Senior Brother asked me to tell you that the actions of Cliff Mountain Courtyard do not represent the attitude of Qiyun Valley. You and Junior Brother Shen need not be concerned about it."

"After returning, Senior Brother will report this matter to the Sect Leader, and I'll have Ah Die speak to Cliff Mountain Courtyard, trying to secure some compensation from them for the Shen Family."

Shen Wenxing nodded and thanked her again.

As for the incident with the Cliff Mountain Courtyard disciples intruding into the Shen Family at night, he and Shen Yuan had already decided not to pursue it.

After all, the Dean of Cliff Mountain Courtyard was a Great Cultivator at the Late Stage of the Fetal Breathing Realm. If forced into a corner, he could easily wipe out the Shen Family ten times over if he acted recklessly.

Now that Hidden Cloud Courtyard was willing to step in, they could let them deal with it.

"That's all there is."

As Pei Yuwan finished speaking and was about to leave, she suddenly paused, turned around, and with a sly smile said: "If Luoxia Mountain comes knocking, you should take advantage and milk them dry."

Shen Wenxing was momentarily stunned, then let out a wry smile.

He did wish to seize the opportunity to gain more benefits for his family, but since he wasn't familiar with much of the Immortal Family's possessions, even if he wanted to exploit Luoxia Mountain, he wouldn't know what to ask for.

Nothing more than Qi Nourishing Pills, Body Tempering Pills, Cultivation Techniques.

Could it be that, having asked Qiyun Valley for a Cultivation Technique, he would turn around and ask Luoxia Mountain for one as well?

Pei Yuwan seemed to see his predicament and laughingly said: "Do you know that Luoxia Mountain is famous for something in Danzhou?"

Shen Wenxing shook his head slightly.

"Weave Cloud Brocade into cloth, fashion Luoxia into garments."

Pei Yuwan continued with this line.

Shen Wenxing still felt lost and puzzled.

"Ah, this sentence means that Luoxia Mountain is skilled at cultivating a type of spirit seed called the Cloud Brocade Silkworm."

"The silk from these Cloud Brocade Silkworms is excellent for refining magical robes. The Rainbow Magical Robes produced by Luoxia Mountain are not only beautiful in appearance and resistant to heat and cold, but also possess strong protective capabilities."

"When Wei Qiuling asks you what you want, you should ask her for the Rainbow Magical Robes, maybe thirty or fifty sets."

"And also some Cloud Brocade Silkworms, it would be best to get some. In case you can successfully rear them, you could later exchange the Cloud Brocade Silk for spirit crystals, which would be a good option."

"I'm giving you a heads-up, so if you suffer a loss later, don't blame me."

After Pei Yuwan finished speaking, she walked out of the Ascension Pavilion.

Watching her light steps, Shen Wenxing felt a bit suspicious.

He always felt that Pei Yuwan had some scheming idea in mind, but he didn't know whether it was aimed at him or at Luoxia Mountain.

Not long after Pei Yuwan left, Wei Qiuling indeed arrived as well.

The two met in the small room.

After Wei Qiuling sat down, a flash of light appeared in her hand as she directly took out two white jade tokens and handed them to Shen Wenxing.

"Immortal Wei, what is this?"

Shen Wenxing asked curiously.

Wei Qiuling smiled and said, "Two cultivation techniques obtained from the relics."

"Although their grade is not high, they guide directly to Fetal Breathing Perfection."

"By cultivating them, if you are fortunate enough to obtain corresponding spiritual objects when breaking through the Fetal Breathing stage and refine a strand of innate spiritual qi into the primordial embryo, the effects would not be inferior to superior cultivation techniques."

"Qiuling believes that if the Shen Family wants to develop, these cultivation techniques are indispensable."

"This is a replica made by Qiuling, as a gift to Brother Shen."

Shen Wenxing listened, his expression somewhat complex.

Before Wei Qiuling arrived, he had already asked Pei Yuwan for a cultivation technique, but Pei Yuwan only said she would strive for it.

And told him to properly profit from Luoxia Mountain when Wei Qiuling came.

As a result, before he even spoke, Wei Qiuling had already presented two cultivation techniques.

For a while, he didn't know what to say.

"There are conditions attached to Qiuling giving these two cultivation techniques to Brother Shen."

Seeing that he didn't speak, Wei Qiuling smiled faintly and said.

Shen Wenxing solemnly clasped his hands and said, "Please, Immortal Wei."

Wei Qiuling opened her mouth and said, "Cultivation techniques are the foundation of an Immortal Sect and are not easily passed on to outsiders."

"Because for cultivators, letting an enemy know your cultivation techniques is like exposing your weaknesses to them."

"Since these two techniques have been brought back to Luoxia Mountain by Qiuling, in the future, there will definitely be disciples of Luoxia Mountain cultivating them."

"So, after Brother Shen obtains these two techniques, be cautious and absolutely do not teach them to others privately."

After a brief thought, Shen Wenxing understood her meaning.

"Rest assured, Immortal Wei, unless the person is absolutely trustworthy, these two techniques will not be allowed to be cultivated by them."

Wei Qiuling nodded and smiled, "These two techniques can be considered a personal gift from Qiuling and are not part of the rewards from the relics."

"Does Brother Shen have anything else you want, you can voice it now."

"Upon returning to my sect, Qiuling will do my utmost to strive for them for you."

Shen Wenxing did not speak.

If Wei Qiuling hadn't presented these two techniques, he really was planning to follow Pei Yuwan's advice and ask Wei Qiuling for the Rainbow Magical Robes and Cloud Brocade Silkworms.

But now, seeing Wei Qiuling being so generous, he felt a bit embarrassed to ask.

"Pardon Immortal Wei for laughing, I have limited knowledge of Immortal Family's items and don't know what to ask for at the moment."

"Please strive for whatever would benefit the Shen Family."

He decided not to mention what Pei Yuwan requested, letting Wei Qiuling handle it herself.

"Alright."

"Then, when Qiuling returns, I will bring the items back together."

"At that time, I would also like to trouble Brother Shen to help catch the mastermind behind the scenes."

"In Yunzhong County, causing trouble is not something Luoxia Mountain would easily tolerate."

After Wei Qiuling clasped her hands, she left.

Shen Wenxing turned back and looked at the two jade tokens on the table in silence, then put them away.

Fengxian County, Liu Family.

This was the proxy force chosen by Qiyun Valley in Fengxian County, responsible for governing the entire Fengxian County.

The Liu family members were of mixed blood from Yu Country and the Western Wilderness Barbarian Race, born with strong physiques, with many martial artists within the clan, already a powerful family in the entire Fengxian County.

After becoming the proxy of Qiyun Valley, the Liu family received many rewards, and over the past few years, the number of martial artists within the clan almost doubled.

After Pei Yuwan returned from Yunzhong County to Fengxian County and informed Li Heshan of what Shen Wenxing wanted, the disciples of Qiyun Valley planned to return to Danzhou.

Just when everyone had jumped onto the Cloud-Piercing Shuttle, ready to leave.

The patriarch of the Liu Family, Liu Bufu, hurriedly arrived.

"Immortal Li, please wait!"

Li Heshan turned back in confusion to look at him.

Liu Bufu, with a flattering face, clasped his hands and said, "Immortal Li, do you also want to take back the items left by a few immortals with the Liu family?"

Left items?

Li Heshan turned back and looked at a group of junior brothers and sisters.

Everyone shook their heads in confusion, apparently, no one had left anything with the Liu family.

Li Heshan frowned, "Who left it? What item is it?"

Liu Bufu quickly clasped his hands and said, "It was Immortal Hu and Immortal Zhao who found them from outside and asked us to keep them safely, not to open them."

"An old man like me does not know what it is, they seem quite big."

Upon hearing this, Li Heshan's eyes narrowed slightly.

This "Immortal Hu" and "Immortal Zhao" Liu Bufu spoke of were precisely the two disciples of the Cliff Mountain Courtyard.

The two had already been slain by Shen Wen'an not long ago.

Although they were dead, since they had left items with the Liu family, they would be taken back to the Cliff Mountain Courtyard for handling.

"Take me to see."

Li Heshan spoke, and Liu Bufu hastily led the way.

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