Shen Wenxing felt secretly anxious, as the new master of Yunzhong County had finally come to visit.

"Please sit, fairies."

A few days ago, he already devised a strategy with his father.

No matter which Immortal Sect Yunzhong County eventually falls into, they should first find a way to cope. If they are lucky enough to earn the other's approval and keep their family home by Black Water Pool, that would be the best outcome.

If the other party is really unwilling, they would have no choice but to accept Li Heshan's suggestion and move to Fengxian County.

After all, whether it's Black Water Pool or Spirit Seeds and Fruits, they are ultimately just external possessions.

Only ensuring the safety of the family is most important.

The two female cultivators from Luoxia Mountain nodded and sat down while Shen Wenxing ordered the best tea to be served before them.

"Fairies, what instructions does Luoxia Mountain have?"

He asked carefully.

The two female cultivators exchanged a glance, and the tall girl in the light blue long dress placed her teacup down with a slight smile and said, "It's heard that you have a good relationship with Senior Brother Heshan from Qiyun Valley?"

Shen Wenxing did not respond immediately.

He noted that when the young woman mentioned Li Heshan, she didn't call him by name but referred to him as "Senior Brother Heshan."

This implies that the relationship between Luoxia Mountain and Qiyun Valley might not be too bad.

"In response, Fairy..."

"My name is Wei Qiuling, and this is my junior sister Yu Jin."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing immediately corrected himself, "In response to Immortal Wei, indeed, I have some acquaintance with Immortal Li and have received his care."

Wei Qiuling nodded and continued, "Is your younger brother now a disciple of Qiyun Valley?"

Shen Wenxing cupped his hands, "My younger brother Wen'an is now apprenticed to Dean Pei of Hidden Cloud Courtyard."

"Dean Pei of the Hidden Cloud Courtyard!?"

Wei Qiuling was somewhat surprised, instantly recalling the incident that had been circulating in Danzhou a few days ago.

Beside her, Yu Jin had an even more exaggerated expression, hurriedly putting down her teacup and eagerly moving closer to Wei Qiuling, exclaiming, "Senior sister! Senior sister! His brother couldn't possibly be that boy who drew his sword against the Lingshan Sword Immortal!?"

Wei Qiuling did not speak, simply tapping her teacup lightly.

"Senior sister..."

Yu Jin, seemingly impatient, gently touched Wei Qiuling's arm and nodded in Shen Wenxing's direction.

Wei Qiuling sighed and said, "To be honest, Luoxia Mountain and Qiyun Valley are on very good terms, but the matters concerning Yangnao Land are of great importance, and we disciples of Immortal Sects have no time to manage this place."

"Thus, we've come to choose a capable force to manage it on our behalf."

"Brother Shen, would you be interested?"

Facing Wei Qiuling's gaze, Shen Wenxing was somewhat incredulous.

Knowing his connection with Li Heshan, and that his brother was a disciple of Qiyun Valley, why would they consider making him manage Yunzhong County?

After pondering for a long time, Shen Wenxing sheepishly smiled and cupped his hands, "It is an honor that Immortal Wei considers me worthy, but I am humbled."

"However...I dare not accept this request."

Wei Qiuling was somewhat surprised, asking, "Why?"

In her view, Shen Wenxing, being a native of Yunzhong County, should gladly accept such power being handed over by Luoxia Mountain.

After all, by accepting, the Shen Family would dominate Yunzhong County's heavens and form an alliance with Luoxia Mountain.

Noble families and forces from other counties are already fighting fiercely to gain the attention of the Immortal Sects.

Shen Wenxing cupped his hands and said, "To be honest, Immortal Li has taken great care of me and the Shen Family, just as my younger brother Wen'an has earned Dean Pei's favor in Qiyun Valley."

"As you said, although the relationship between Qiyun Valley and Luoxia Mountain is very good, ever since Wen'an joined Qiyun Valley and I became a steward of Qiyun Valley's Ascension Pavilion, the Shen Family has been marked by Qiyun Valley."

Wei Qiuling nodded, "And then?"

Shen Wenxing continued, "If the Shen Family were to accept this matter, it would seem as if we serve two masters, which could cause discord with Luoxia Mountain."

"In the end, neither side would be pleased with us..." Shen Wenxing looked at her with a wry smile.

Wei Qiuling pondered for a moment, nodding slightly, "Brother Shen, you have considered all angles thoroughly."

The two of them went to see Li Heshan beforehand and learned that Qiyun Valley had chosen Fengxian County.

Li Heshan also recommended Shen Wenxing when they came to Anyang County.

Initially, Wei Qiuling didn't consider choosing the Shen Family as agents, but when she learned that the boy who drew his sword before the Lingshan Sword Immortal at Qishan Market was from the Shen family, the idea formed.

Especially after the incident at Qishan Market spread, there were various speculations in Danzhou.

Some say Lingshan Sword Immortal saw potential in Shen Wen'an's sword talent.

Others say Shen Wen'an is a descendant or relative of Lingshan Sword Immortal.

These rumors all point to one thing: that the disciple of Qiyun Valley, Shen Wen'an, is connected to Lingshan Sword Immortal.

Cyan Ruo Sword House is a major sect in Danzhou, and Lingshan Sword Immortal is its youngest Sword Immortal, deemed a once-in-a-millennium Sword Dao prodigy.

Shen Wen'an being able to connect with her is enough to inspire the Immortal Sects in Qishan Range to establish a connection.

Even though Wei Qiuling understood the relationship between the Shen family and Qiyun Valley, she still wanted to do them a favor.

However, she didn't expect Shen Wenxing to be so upright.

"Qiyun Valley truly found a treasure." Wei Qiuling said with a light smile, standing up, "In that case, my junior sister and I will have to look elsewhere."

Shen Wenxing also stood up, pondered for a bit, and cupped his hands, "Immortal Wei, please wait, I... I have a request."

Wei Qiuling looked at him curiously, "Please go ahead, Brother Shen."

Shen Wenxing felt somewhat embarrassed, "My family has lived in Jinliu Village for generations, and this time Immortal Li suggests that the Shen family moves to Fengxian County, yet it's hard to leave our homeland..."

Wei Qiuling understood his meaning and replied with a smile, "This is simple. On behalf of the sect, I can offer Jinliu Village to you, Brother Shen."

"In the future, even if Luoxia Mountain selects a different family or force as a proxy, Jinliu Village will not be interfered with."

"But Brother Shen must also agree to one thing for Qiuling."

Shen Wenxing hurriedly cupped his hands, "Immortal Wei, please state your request."

Wei Qiuling thought for a moment and said, "In the future, if any descendants of the Shen Family possess Spirit Roots, would you consider Luoxia Mountain first?"

Her proposal was straightforward.

Shen Wen'an had joined Qiyun Valley, and Luoxia Mountain couldn't forcibly take him.

But for other members of the Shen Family, it's reasonable to secure them in advance.

No matter what the true relationship between Shen Wen'an and the Lingshan Sword Immortal is, as long as he remains part of the Shen Family, maintaining good relations with Luoxia Mountain is advantageous.

Shen Wenxing thought about it and found nothing wrong; he smiled and nodded, "Naturally."

Wei Qiuling nodded and then pulled out a jade pendant from her bosom.

"This is a token from Luoxia Mountain. Please take it, Brother Shen, and if anyone comes causing trouble, just show it."

Seeing this, Shen Wenxing was delighted and carefully accepted the jade pendant.

"Thank you, Immortal Wei."

Wei Qiuling nodded slightly and then cupped her hands as she left.

Outside the Ascension Pavilion, Yu Jin looked back at Shen Wenxing standing at the door and turned to Wei Qiuling, "Senior sister, will Qiyun Valley be upset if they find out what we did?"

Wei Qiuling's expression was calm, "Cultivation inherently goes against the natural order. The great Dao is a contest; it's about striving—against heaven, against people."

"If not for the friendship between our sects, this would not have been as amicable."

"Moreover..." Wei Qiuling glanced back at the Ascension Pavilion behind them and murmured, "When Qiyun Valley initially benefited from Yangnao Land, they did not consider Luoxia Mountain."

"Let's go."

The two walked slowly, heading into the distance.

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