Qiyun Valley, Hidden Cloud Courtyard.

The Immortal Seedlings brought from Yu Country are now gradually getting used to life in Qiyun Valley.

In addition to their cultivation, many of the Immortal Seedlings follow their senior brothers to learn about Spirit Medicine and the carving of Array Patterns, except for one person who is an exception.

Inside the usually seldom-visited Martial Arts Arena of the Hidden Cloud Courtyard, the sound of swords whistled.

Master Pei Zhao stood at a distance, looking at the sword-wielding figure, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

Being a Great Cultivator in the Late Stage of the Fetal Breathing Realm, though not good at Sword Dao, he could still see the talent this disciple of his had in Sword Dao.

Without any guidance, relying solely on personal exploration, he had practiced a piece of Mortal Sword Skill to the Transformation Realm, the entire set of swordsmanship flowed like a stream, unrestrained by the limitations of form.

In the past half-year, Pei Zhao's heart frequently entertained a rebellious thought.

That is to send this boy to Cyan Ruo Sword House!

He had a hunch that with Shen Wen'an's dedication to the sword, sending him to Cyan Ruo Sword House, within ten years, he would surely become a young Sword Immortal, just like that prodigy from the Punishment Land.

"Master, Little Junior Sister is back."

The young figure approached and slightly cupped his hands. Pei Zhao collected his thoughts, nodded, and said, "Let her come over."

When Pei Yuwan arrived, Shen Wen'an had finished practicing his sword and was sitting cross-legged regulating his breath.

"Ah Die, I'm back!"

Seeing his daughter, a smile appeared on Pei Zhao's face.

"Did you gain anything after half a year of training with your Senior Brother Heshan?"

Pei Yuwan tilted her head, thought for a moment, and said, "The mundane world is much more interesting than Qiyun Valley!"

Pei Zhao sighed and shook his head, knowing his daughter had probably spent the past half-year just having fun.

"Ah Die, is that guy still as stubborn as ever with you?"

Her gaze turned curiously to Shen Wen'an as she spoke.

Pei Zhao sighed with a bitter smile: "It's been half a year, and apart from cultivating the Qi Cultivation Technique and sword practice, he hasn't studied Spirit Herbs and Medicinal Properties or the carving of Array Patterns at all."

Hearing this, Pei Yuwan's eyes twinkled, and she said with a mischievous grin: "Ah Die, let me persuade him for you!"

After saying this, she shouted at Shen Wen'an, who was regulating his breath: "Hey!"

Shen Wen'an opened his eyes and glanced at the father and daughter with suspicion before closing his eyes again.

This reaction made Pei Yuwan quite angry.

"I went to Yu Country and saw your big brother; he has a message for you!"

Unwilling to accept defeat, Pei Yuwan shouted once more.

This time, Shen Wen'an finally stood up and walked over slowly.

"When you see Master and Senior Sister, don't you salute?"

Looking at Shen Wen'an, who seemed like a log standing in front of her, Pei Yuwan spoke.

"Master, Senior Sister."

Shen Wen'an cupped his hands slightly, his gaze once again fixed sharply on her.

"Your brother said... said you should listen to the Master and not only practice swordsmanship; you need to cultivate other Immortal Techniques as well."

"And…"

Before she could finish, Shen Wen'an frowned slightly and turned to leave.

"Eh!?"

"I'm not finished talking!"

"Won't you even listen to your brother's words?"

Shen Wen'an stopped and said plainly, "You're lying."

Pei Yuwan was a bit embarrassed: "I... how do you know?"

Shen Wen'an turned around, seemingly recalling his brother's appearance, his expression softened slightly, and said confidently, "My brother knows what I like; he wouldn't make me do things I don't like."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yuwan opened her mouth, watching Shen Wen'an depart, she stomped her foot in frustration.

"Haha…"

Pei Zhao, meanwhile, was stroking his beard and laughing heartily.

"Girl, your junior brother is just not talkative, but don't mistake him for a fool."

"Alright, let's not disturb him."

Glancing once more at Shen Wen'an, Pei Zhao took his daughter and left.

"Considering the timing, the Qishan Market will open next year."

Hearing this, Pei Yuwan looked at him with expectation: "Has Ah Die refined something good?"

Pei Zhao nodded slightly: "Indeed, I've refined some good Elixirs and Array Plates."

"I plan to sell them and see if I can buy a Sword Cultivation Technique for that little guy at the market."

Buy a Sword Cultivation Technique!?

Pei Yuwan looked at her father incredulously: "Ah Die, do you know how many Spirit Crystals a Sword Cultivation Technique costs?"

"Is it worth it for him alone?"

Pei Zhao shook his head slightly: "There's no issue of worth."

"Since he became my disciple, as his Master, I am responsible for him."

"Master, Master, not only a teacher but also a father."

"Wen'an is very gifted in Sword Dao; were it not for the sect rules, I'd have sent him to Cyan Ruo Sword House, as that would be his ideal place."

Hearing this, Pei Yuwan's face changed slightly in shock.

"Ah Die, if you really do that, Sect Leader Senior Brother may abolish your cultivation!"

Pei Zhao chuckled at her: "Your dad hasn't gone mad yet."

"Alright, did you come back alone?"

Pei Yuwan nodded: "Senior Brother Heshan is still in Yu Country; he found people from Hundred Beasts Mountain also appearing in Yangnao Land and sent me back to report."

Hundred Beasts Mountain?

Pei Zhao's face took on a solemn expression.

Yangnao Land, previously viewed as barren Punishment Land, was ignored for a long time.

Why would Hundred Beasts Mountain, which holds a vast sphere of influence in Danzhou, meddle in Yangnao Land?

"What did the Sect Leader say?"

Pei Yuwan shook her head: "Master Uncle has not decided yet, saying he will consider. I guess that Master Uncle will ask you and several Master Uncles to discuss it."

As soon as she finished speaking, a disciple approached.

"Master Pei, the Sect Leader requests your presence for a discussion on important matters."

Pei Zhao nodded: "You head back first, tell Sect Leader Senior Brother I'll be there shortly."

...

Yu Country, border.

Li Heshan's figure appeared at the gate of Songyan City in Baima County.

Songyan City is located west of Hidden Dragon Mountain, built right beside it, and considered a mountain city.

The reason he appeared here was to personally verify some matters while waiting for news from the sect.

Standing on the city tower, Li Heshan scanned his surroundings, his brow furrowed.

As the personal disciple of the Sect Leader of Qiyun Valley, he is well-versed in Array Dao.

But suddenly, he found himself unable to discern the nature of heaven and earth patterns near Songyan City.

"The patterns are so peculiar here, there must be something strange about this place."

"No wonder the people from Hundred Beasts Mountain would go to great lengths to manipulate the Barbarians to attack again."

Li Heshan spoke in a low voice, his expression somewhat grim.

He felt quite troubled now.

Aware that the control of the Barbarians by Hundred Beasts Mountain to attack Baima County must have ulterior motives.

Otherwise, a grand Immortal Sect wouldn't covet merely the land of Baima County, would they?

Despite wandering Baima County for some time, he could only perceive that the forces of this place were peculiar, without understanding the exact reason or what precisely Hundred Beasts Mountain was plotting.

Helpless, he decided to disguise himself as an ordinary person, planning to inquire with some of the elders in Songyan City, hoping to discover what the Barbarians were up to during their century-long occupation of Baima County.

Outside the village at the foot of the mountain, dozens of goats were freely grazing on the hillside vegetation, with two little goats, in particular, running excitedly into the distance.

"Come back!"

"Come back quickly!"

"Baa baa!"

Seeing this, the shepherding elder shouted loudly, calling them back.

Yet the two little goats ignored him, hopping away into the distance!

The shepherding elder stumbled up to them but stopped at a distinct vegetation demarcation line, urgently calling out, unwilling to take a step over the thunder.

Li Heshan, seeing this scene from afar, found it odd.

Just as he was wondering why the elder didn't continue chasing, two streaks of dark lightning flashed, instantly striking the lively little goats dead on the spot!

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