About half an hour after the disappearance of the Purple Mist Treasure Ship, a figure flew over from afar.

This figure was precisely Pei Zhao.

He knew this disciple well, not having much affection for outsiders, but caring deeply for his own family.

This time leaving the Sect, it was highly likely he was going home.

"That brat, without a flying magical artifact, should not have gone too far..."

"I've been chasing all the way, yet I haven't found any trace of him."

At this moment, a slight doubt arose in Pei Zhao's heart.

If Shen Wen'an forced his way into the mountain gate, murdered, and left only to go home, it wasn't enough to prove he intended to defect.

Just now in the Sect Leader's Hall, he also noticed that the disciples of Cliff Mountain Courtyard were obviously lying.

As long as he could bring him back and carefully investigate, if it was indeed the disciples of Cliff Mountain Courtyard who erred first, then there might still be room for maneuver in this matter.

But all this way, without seeing any trace of Shen Wen'an, it suggested he might indeed have defected, and was currently on his way to Cyan Ruo Sword House.

Pei Zhao's face looked grim, as he adjusted the spiritual power within his body and chased once more in the direction of the barrier.

When he arrived at the front of the barrier, he still did not see Shen Wen'an.

Looking at the barrier in front of him, a trace of heartache and disappointment appeared on Pei Zhao's face.

He stumbled back against the cliff behind him, his face somewhat pale.

The Late Stage of Fetal Breathing, though considered a master throughout Qishan, had almost exhausted his spiritual power flying all the way from Qiyun Valley.

Coupled with the inner disappointment, he seemed to age significantly in an instant.

"Wen'an!"

Pei Zhao looked around the desolate wilderness, and exclaimed towards the sky!

The sound echoed, startling many birds in the distant forest into a hasty retreat.

The Twelve Sects had agreed back then to prohibit cultivators of the Fetal Breathing Realm from intervening in Yangnao Land matters, and it was he who proposed it.

This time, he couldn't directly cross the barrier to search for him in Yangnao Land, so he could only have Pei Yuwan and Li Heshan, who were in Yangnao Land, keep an eye out.

If Shen Wen'an indeed returned to Yangnao Land, then they should quickly bring him back.

After collecting his thoughts, Pei Zhao took out a complete Spirit Crystal to begin refining and absorbing the spiritual power within.

Yu Country, Yunzhong County City.

The Purple Mist Treasure Ship slowly landed in front of the He family's residence.

Seeing the Purple Mist Treasure Ship, the He family members hurried out to welcome it.

"Greetings, Immortal Wei, Fish Fairy!"

The head of the He family, He Tianming, although approaching a hundred years of age, was still quite hearty due to having reached the Fifth Layer of Qi Cultivation long ago.

Wei Qiuling nodded slightly.

"This is Junior Brother Shen from Qiyun Valley, get acquainted with him."

A disciple of Qiyun Valley, with the surname Shen?

He Yan, who had once visited the Shen family, immediately understood.

This must be the person from the Shen family who joined the Immortal Sect.

"We pay respects to Immortal Shen!"

He Tianming was a smart man. He understood that Wei Qiuling's emphasis on introducing Shen Wen'an's identity and having them pay respects was to put Shen Wen'an on an equal footing.

"Junior Brother Shen wants to go home, prepare a carriage to take him there."

Wei Qiuling understood well the art of relating with people. Despite wanting to befriend Shen Wen'an, she knew not to be too deliberate with someone like him.

Only by making him feel comfortable could she open the door for further possibilities.

"Fairy, I have visited the Shen family before, I'll personally escort Immortal Shen back."

He Yan volunteered, stepping forward with a bow.

Wei Qiuling glanced at him and nodded slightly.

Seeing this, He Yan quickly commanded someone to prepare the carriage.

"Junior Brother Shen, we have to stay in Yangnao Land for a while, when do you plan to return?"

Shen Wen'an remained silent.

He recalled the incident of killing Liu Hong in front of Qiyun Valley's mountain gate.

"Let's discuss it later, farewell."

...

Shen family at Black Water Pool.

He Yan personally drove the carriage to escort Shen Wen'an to the foot of the mountain.

"Immortal Shen, are you sure you don't want me to take you to your door?"

"It won't take much time."

Shen Wen'an shook his head: "I can manage the rest of the journey myself."

He Yan heard this and smiled awkwardly, thinking this was Shen Wen'an not wanting to cause him too much trouble.

He immediately bowed: "Then I'll take my leave first."

Watching as the carriage faded into the distance, Shen Wen'an turned and walked along the winding path towards home.

As he approached the courtyard, he suddenly noticed two sturdy youths holding long staffs standing at the gate.

One of the youths, appearing about ten years old, found Shen Wen'an unfamiliar and approached to stop him.

"Who are you?"

"This is the Shen family at Black Water Pool..."

Slap!

Before he could finish, another youth rushed forward and gave him a smack on the back of his head!

"Brat! This is Young Master Wen'an, an Immortal of the Immortal Sect!"

The young man winced, looking confused yet with a hint of awe.

"Hehe, has Young Master Wen'an returned?"

"Please, go inside."

Shen Wen'an nodded slightly and walked into the courtyard.

In the front yard pavilion, Hu Yufen was accompanying Huang Lingxiu and Zhao Xuan, sewing clothes, while two maids were each playing with a big and a small child.

The two little ones, with their stumbling gait, brought a gentle smile to Shen Wen'an's face.

Bang!

The two-year-old Shen Chonghong was quite mischievous, kicking the ball in front of him to the distance.

After the ball landed, it rolled to Shen Wen'an's feet.

The little guy giggled as he ran over, and when Shen Wen'an picked up the ball, Huang Lingxiu in the pavilion also noticed his arrival.

"Mother, Wen'an's back!"

Upon hearing this, Hu Yufen's hand trembled, and she slowly lifted her head.

"Mother."

Shen Wen'an stepped forward with a smile on his face and called softly.

Hu Yufen stood up with delight, but in her haste, she accidentally knocked over the sewing basket beside her.

"Mother!"

Zhao Xuan supported her immediately.

Shen Wen'an also dashed forward.

Hu Yufen chuckled, "No worries, no worries."

"When did my son return?"

Shen Wen'an replied, "I arrived in Yunzhong County yesterday with a fairy from Luoxia Mountain."

Hu Yufen nodded, then hurriedly grabbed Zhao Xuan to introduce her: "This is your Second Sister-in-law, Zhao Xuan. You didn't make it to your Second Brother's wedding."

"That one is Chongxuan, your Second Brother's son."

"And this is Chonghong, your elder brother's second child."

Shen Wen'an first cupped his hand towards Zhao Xuan, calling her "Second Sister-in-law," then added, "Second Brother's letters were received."

"Where's Father?"

Huang Lingxiu spoke up: "Father's cultivating in Black Water Pavilion."

"Black Water Pavilion is in the center of Black Water Pool, a floating tower Father had built there."

Shen Wen'an nodded: "Mother, I'll go see Father."

Hu Yufen nodded in agreement, quickly telling Zhao Xuan: "Second Daughter-in-law, clean up here."

"Lingxiu, go inform the kitchen to prepare more dishes."

Both daughters-in-law responded and bustled around.

Shen Wen'an left the courtyard, arriving at the edge of Black Water Pool, where he immediately saw a three-story pavilion standing on the water.

A floating bridge connected the pavilion to the shore, with two youth holding long staffs at the bridgehead.

As he approached, the two youths scrutinized him for a moment before recognizing him.

"Has Young Master Wen'an returned?"

"The Patriarch is cultivating. There's an array on the bridge, which requires..."

Shen Wen'an shook his head: "I can go myself."

Having requested this array plate from Pei Zhao, Shen Wen'an naturally knew how to control it.

Casting a spell into the air, Shen Wen'an stepped onto the floating bridge, heading towards the pavilion on the pool.

However, after walking a short distance, he felt a faint sense of summoning from the bottom of Black Water Pool!

The Supreme Profound Sword Qi within him became extremely lively.

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