Next came the Zheng Family of Mingyang Island.

The newly established Foundation practitioner of the Zheng Family unexpectedly fell, and all accompanying Zheng Family cultivators were annihilated.

The Zheng Family suspects that the Huang Family of Silver Hook Island hired assassins to commit the murder.

In response, the Huang Family of Silver Hook Island denied the accusation vehemently.

Instead, they accused the Zheng Family of Mingyang Island of excessive misconduct, offending too many peers, and someone acted righteously on behalf of justice.

Although the two families seemed to agree to a ceasefire on the surface under the mediation of the Bishui Sect,

There were still constant behind-the-scenes maneuvers.

The Zheng Family lost a newly established Foundation practitioner, greatly diminishing their influence.

Unexpectedly, the Zheng Family married the most outstanding female cultivator of the new generation to Elder Kang as a concubine.

Elder Kang is one of the City Elders of the Bishui Sect in Yunyuan Immortal City, and he is considerably aged.

"Shame of the Cultivation Clan of Song Country! The Zheng Family betrothed a talented and blooming eighteen-year-old female cultivator to Elder Kang, and as a concubine no less!"

"Do you know how old Elder Kang is? One hundred and eighty years old! And still at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment!"

The Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, most lifespans are around two hundred years.

The Zheng Family has gone all out, completely shameless.

"It's outrageous! How can Elder Kang at such an age do such a thing?"

Even Shen Xuan was somewhat indignant.

When he tied the knot, he was merely sixty years old!

And he married the mortal girl of the Ding Family, giving her the position of the principal wife!

Zhao Chunsheng also cursed loudly.

The tyrannical conduct of the Zheng Family on Mingyang Island has truly made his Demon Hunter friends suffer quite a bit.

During idle chats, mentions of former partners Wen Zijian and Xia Muqing arose.

Fortunately, Wen Zijian went alone to the Golden Radiance Immortal City.

Golden Radiance City is built atop a large gold attribute vein, suitable for the living and cultivation of Golden Cultivators.

Xia Muqing advanced to a Middle Grade Talisman Master, capable of crafting the Water Control Talisman and Rejuvenation Talisman.

The Talisman Success Rate needs improvement, but her income is sufficient for the family to live in Yunyuan Immortal City.

It is heard that her husband Rao Baiyi is also striving, about to enter the ranks of a Middle Grade Array Master.

By then, they can also earn Spirit Stones.

Finally, there were the two Foundation Establishment Demon Hunters, Tang Renhao and Zhu Jintang.

Zhao Chunsheng said that five years ago, after Shen Xuan left, Tang Renhao sought him out several times inquiring about Shen Xuan's whereabouts.

After multiple inquiries yielded no results, Tang Renhao seldom came to see him anymore.

However, in recent years, Tang Renhao has been quite prominent.

It is said that he is about to break through to the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment and is actively collecting Water Attribute Spiritual Objects.

Exiting the secret chamber.

Shen Xuan had a simple meal at Zhao Chunsheng's home.

He gifted several Water Escape Talismans and Rejuvenation Talismans as meeting gifts for Zhao Chunsheng's grandchildren.

These talismans were made when he was regulating his mind during fatigue from crafting Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans.

To him now, they bear little value, just right for gifting.

...

That evening, Shen Xuan checked into the Sect Inn operated by the Bishui Sect.

He reserved the top room.

The rate was expensive, ten Spirit Stones for a night.

The advantage was safety and reliability.

He intended to rest well.

Then came a knock on the door from outside.

"Kang Wuji of the Bishui Sect requests an audience with Fellow Daoist Shen of Cyan Cloud Sect!"

He opened the door.

What met his eyes was an old cultivator with white hair and beard.

A strong scent of an elderly person wafted over.

"Brother Kang? Please come in!"

Shen Xuan welcomed him with a cheerful smile.

Cyan Cloud Sect is one of the seven major sects of Song Country.

Bishui Sect is merely a middle-level sect.

According to the unwritten rules of the Cultivation Realm, Kang Wuji's status is not equal to that of the disciple of a True Master like Shen Xuan.

This is also why he used the word "request".

After settling down, they exchanged few casual remarks.

Kang Wuji asked, "Fellow Daoist Shen returns to Yunyuan Immortal City; may I know your business?"

"Nothing much. Just visiting old friends, revisiting familiar places."

Shen Xuan vaguely guessed Kang Wuji's purpose.

It was undoubtedly to plead for the Zheng Family of Mingyang Island.

"I heard there is some misunderstanding between Fellow Daoist Shen and the Zheng Family of Mingyang Island. Could Fellow Daoist Shen show me some consideration and not hold it against them!"

He handed over a Storage Pouch.

"A modest gift, please have some tea, Fellow Daoist Shen."

Shen Xuan inspected with his Divine Sense; inside were three thousand Spirit Stones.

"Brother Kang must be joking! There is no misunderstanding between me and that Zheng Family of Mingyang Island!"

He pushed the Storage Pouch back.

"Please rest assured, Brother Kang. After visiting old friends in Yunyuan Immortal City, I shall return to the sect."

Kang Wuji nodded.

"Since Fellow Daoist Shen says so, then it must be the Zheng Family's petty thinking!"

They chatted a while.

Kang Wuji took his leave.

Shen Xuan closed the door and sighed softly.

"I'm still too soft-hearted!"

Initially, he intended to find an opportunity to kill the Patriarch of the Zheng Family.

Years ago in Yunyuan Immortal City, the Zheng Patriarch threatened him, even had people track and spy on him, as if he had no temper!

If not for Shen Xuan's resourcefulness, he would've been exploited or even harmed by the Zheng Family long ago.

Even the newly established Foundation practitioner Zheng Jinyi of the Zheng Family.

Shen Xuan had given him a chance.

Alas, Zheng Jinyi failed to see the opportunity, insisting on scheming against him.

Shen Xuan was confident in killing the Zheng Patriarch.

A cultivator at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment, with only Great Success in Water Repelling Technique.

Even at the third level of foundation, before Shen Xuan, his flesh body, spiritual power, divine sense, and other aspects were all at a disadvantage.

He had ninety-nine percent certainty of killing the Zheng Patriarch outright.

Relatively, the ancestor of the Zheng Family has stronger abilities.

Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment, Great Success in Water Control Technique, a decent trump card.

Facing him, Shen Xuan has ninety percent certainty of killing him outright.

The remaining ten percent is the possibility of the opponent using an Exotic Treasure to escape with Water Control Technique.

As for defeat, it's non-existent.

The power of clan cultivators generally falls short compared to sect cultivators of the same stage.

Shen Xuan refrained from action due to a reluctance to expose his identity and lacking the right opportunity.

"Marrying a concubine is superficial; Kang Wuji and the Zheng Family must have a beneficial collusion."

Shen Xuan didn't deceive Kang Wuji.

If the Zheng Family of Mingyang Island can recognize the situation and refrain from provoking him again,

He could let bygones be bygones, considering it a virtuous act.

Otherwise, even before Kang Wuji, he'd show no mercy!

...

After leaving the inn, Kang Wuji returned to his residence.

The Patriarch of the Zheng Family had already been waiting in the living room for quite a while.

"Elder Kang!"

The Patriarch of the Zheng Family respectfully bowed.

He had married his legitimate granddaughter to Kang Wuji.

However, a concubine's status is not respectable.

He was in no position to assert seniority before Kang Wuji.

"How was Shen Xuan's attitude?"

Asked the Patriarch of the Zheng Family.

"Shen Xuan stated that there's no misunderstanding between him and your Zheng Family..."

Kang Wuji concisely recounted the meeting.

"Elder Kang, Shen Xuan was originally a high-age loose cultivator who luckily achieved Foundation Establishment; our Zheng Family does not fear him!"

The Patriarch of the Zheng Family had a hint of dissatisfaction in his voice.

"Foolish! This person is a disciple of a True Master, how could he not have some means!"

Kang Wuji rebuked coldly, "Do not provoke him again!"

The Patriarch of the Zheng Family froze in expression.

He always believed that it was the Huang Family that hired assassins to kill his legitimate son, Zheng Jinyi.

Though now, thinking about Shen Xuan's capabilities, it's possible he was an accomplice.

"Do not provoke him again; make your own decisions!"

"Elder Kang is correct. As long as he doesn't provoke us or favor the Huang Family of Silver Hook Island, naturally all will be well."

The Patriarch chimed in, yet internally, he disagreed.

Shen Xuan selling Poison Talismans to the Huang Family of Silver Hook Island had cost the Zheng Family numerous clan members' lives.

How can this enmity not be avenged!

As the head of the family, how could he face the Zheng Family's orphans and widows!

Just a mere high-age loose cultivator Foundation, if not for the sect disciple identity, he would have been at their mercy!

Now, it's just a matter of keeping a low profile, being cautious!

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