Shen Xuan's heart pounded with fear, his entire body felt cold.

After all, he was a practitioner of the Ice Soul Spirit Body with high resistance to ice.

Yet now he was shivering intensely from the cold.

This chill was not just a physical sensation of cold.

It also included a profound terror deep within his Divine Soul.

A creature's innate fear of death.

The Cold Ice Divine Dragon forming at Master Cold Jade's fingertips was truly imbued with Ice Soul Divine Power.

Previously, the Cold Ice Divine Dragon conjured by Shen Xuan appeared majestic and awe-inspiring, but it was merely superficial.

It was mostly forcibly condensed using Spiritual Power.

However, the Cold Ice Divine Dragon formed by Master Cold Jade in front of him was small in size, only as big as a finger.

The pale-blue dragon body emanated divine radiance, with a horrifying aura of freezing all substances, directly suppressing life within tens of miles.

On the Little Solitary Peak, originally vibrant and full of Spiritual Qi, it suddenly turned silent as an icy sea.

Shen Xuan had no doubt.

Master Cold Jade's jade finger lightly points, those in front of the Cold Ice Divine Dragon would all turn to dust.

Shen Xuan silently operated his skills to resist the chill, his eyes involuntarily flashed with surprise.

At the same time, a hint of joy rose within his heart.

After successfully practicing the Ice Soul Cold Water Technique, would he also have such power?

However, at this moment, he hoped Master Cold Jade would stop.

If a real confrontation would happen, it would be better after he departs.

In a duel between True Masters, he—a small cultivator at Foundation Establishment Second Layer—doesn't even have the qualification to observe!

Watching the mini Cold Ice Divine Dragon getting larger, ready to strike.

"Master Cold Jade, please stop! This matter has nothing to do with Sister Solitary Peak!"

A mighty and majestic voice echoed from the heavens.

Shen Xuan breathed a long sigh of relief.

The expected great figure has finally arrived.

Indeed.

In the next moment, Master Lingxiao's figure appeared before Master Cold Jade.

Master Cold Jade fiercely glared at Master Lingxiao.

Clapped her finger lightly: "Retract!"

The Cold Ice Divine Dragon suddenly shrunk and was retracted back into her soft, jade finger.

"Ling Xiao, handle this matter as you see fit!"

"If you can't satisfy me, I won't let it go!"

"Oh, Master Cold Jade, you dare threaten Senior Brother Lingxiao! He is the Hall Master of the Law Enforcement Hall, impartial and unyielding. Are you interfering with law enforcement?"

Master Gu Feng's voice accompanied it.

Soon after, enveloped by colorful clouds, Master Gu Feng emerged from the Grotto Heaven Blessed Land.

"Humph!"

Master Cold Jade snorted coldly, turned her head, and left.

All the vegetation along the way froze into ice sculptures.

Clearly, Master Cold Jade was not lightly angered.

The casually released aura could freeze miles instantly.

"Hurry back to Cyan Yang Prefecture!"

In his ears, a light shout from Master Gu Feng was heard.

Shen Xuan awoke as if from a dream.

The disputes between True Masters are not something a small cultivator at the Early Stage of Foundation Establishment like him can participate in!

He summoned the Bishui Sword and flew away without looking back!

...

Dragon Gate Market.

Juxian Tower.

VIP Box.

Shen Xuan, who usually doesn't drink, was using a small cup to sip Spirit Wine to calm his nerves.

Since leaving the Cyan Cloud Sect, his heart had been pounding wildly.

Until now, he hadn't fully calmed down.

The doorbell rang.

Opening the door, Lv Zhengying hurriedly entered the box.

Poured Spirit Wine for Shen Xuan.

Poured himself a cup as well.

"Senior Brother Shen, Junior Brother toasts to you!"

Shen Xuan silently took the cup and drank the Spirit Wine.

"Junior Brother really admires Senior Brother Shen!"

Lv Zhengying's eyes were full of admiration.

Shen Xuan was still somewhat puzzled.

"Junior Brother Lv, it's just exchanging for an Ice Technique, is it that serious?"

Lv Zhengying laughed.

"Senior Brother Shen doesn't know. On Cold Jade Peak, only two people reside to this day. One is Master Cold Jade, the other is her Direct Disciple, Liu Bingyu."

"Only one Direct Disciple? That's a bit few!"

For Foundation Establishment cultivators, the chance to condense the Inner Core is very low.

Even for the Direct Disciple of a Core Formation True Master, with sufficient cultivation resources, those who can form the core are one in ten.

Master Cold Jade only accepted one Direct Disciple.

If unable to condense the Inner Core, once Master Cold Jade's lifespan ends, the inheritance of Cold Jade Peak will change hands.

"Isn't that right! But, Master Cold Jade is an Ice Cultivator, quality materials are hard to find. She's also not very good-tempered!"

"This time, Master Cold Jade brought out the True Inheritance Ice Technique to select a Direct Disciple."

"Senior Brother Shen has already become the disciple of Master Gu Feng, and yet you exchanged for her True Inheritance Ice Technique, what would she think?"

"Moreover, the whole Sect knows, Master Cold Jade and Master Gu Feng are rivals, isn't Senior Brother Shen adding fuel to the fire!"

Shen Xuan sighed deeply.

"I didn't know!"

"Why didn't you tell me?"

Lv Zhengying shook his head: "How would Junior Brother know among so many True Inheritance Secret Techniques, you would happen to choose Master Cold Jade's inheritance!"

"Sigh!"

Shen Xuan never expected that simply exchanging for a True Master Secret Technique would have so many intricacies!

Lv Zhengying asked curiously: "Senior Brother, can you really cultivate Master Cold Jade's True Inheritance Ice Technique?"

"I'll give it a try."

Shen Xuan was ambiguous, not taking a firm stance.

"By the way, where is what I asked you to buy?"

"I bought it all, it's all here."

Receiving the Storage Pouch handed over by Lv Zhengying, Shen Xuan scanned it with his Divine Sense.

Inside, it was filled with low-tier cultivation Spiritual Objects, various Spirit Pills, Talismans, Magical Artifacts, Array Flags, Spirit Plant Seeds, etc.

It seemed like a lot.

But actually, the quality was extremely low and the prices were cheap.

Totaled just over a hundred Spirit Stones.

"Are they okay?"

Shen Xuan was asking about Ding Yuyao and their foster children.

"Don't worry, they are all doing well. Junior Brother has sent loyal disciples, continuously protecting your spouse and foster children in secret."

"Cyan Yang Sect, knowing of Senior Brother Shen's reputation, wouldn't dare to neglect them. Even the Guardian Celestial Master has been promoted to Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation!"

Shen Xuan nodded: "That's good. Thank you, Junior Brother Lv."

Originally agreed to meet again in thirty years.

Twelve years have gone by in a flash.

Shen Xuan plans to return to Hongcheng County to visit Ding Yuyao.

...

In the depths of the white clouds.

The Silver-winged Python's Corpse Beast spread its silver wings, constantly shuttling between the cloud layers.

Instantly traversing tens of miles!

With the advancement of Soaring Clouds and Mist, under the guidance of Shen Xuan's Divine Thought, the Silver-winged Python's Corpse Beast burst forth with immense Demon Power, pulling clouds and mist for propulsion, with the flying speed accelerating.

Dawn rose gradually.

The golden sun ascended, unleashing countless golden arrows.

The Silver-winged Python's Corpse Beast accelerated its flight.

The outline of Hongcheng County gradually became clear.

"We've arrived!"

Shen Xuan's eyes flashed with a gleam.

Subsequently, in the sky, the silver-winged python corpse beast was put away.

It directly transformed into a cyan escape light, diving down from deep within the clouds.

At the gate of Hongcheng County.

Shen Xuan restrained his aura, lowering his realm cultivation to the middle stage of Qi cultivation.

In the inner city of Hongcheng County, at the Shen Mansion.

The former coachman old Liu, now Manager Liu, was squinting, resting in a grand chair in the courtyard.

With age, sleep patterns became irregular.

He got up too early in the morning.

Now he felt somewhat drowsy.

"Master. The newly appointed County Magistrate Chen requests to see the Madam!"

A sturdy man approached Manager Liu, holding a visiting card, whispering softly.

"Tell him to wait until the Madam has time."

"Yes, Master!"

"Be tactful in your tone!"

"Yes, Master."

After the sturdy man left.

Manager Liu yawned and lazily got up.

A new day was beginning again.

At that moment, a handsome young man in brocade attire walked out.

"Young Master!"

"Uncle Liu, Mother wishes to visit Grandfather and Grandmother."

"All right, I'll have Xiao Li get the carriage ready!"

Manager Liu was about to head to the outer courtyard when his apprentice rushed in hurriedly.

"Master!"

"Why the rush!"

"Master, there's an honored guest visiting the mansion!"

Manager Liu glared at him.

"Everyone visiting Shen Mansion is an honored guest!"

"But this time it's different!"

The apprentice glanced at the handsome young man, cupping his fists in salute: "Young Master."

"What honored guest?"

"I'm not aware of the person's identity. However, it could very well be an Immortal Master!"

Manager Zhao's face tensed.

Immortal Master!

In the cultivation market, you see them everywhere.

But in a secular place like Hongcheng County, they're rarely seen.

The worldly realm is poor in Spiritual Qi, unsuitable for cultivators to live and cultivate.

Previously, the guardian Immortal Master of a place like Hongcheng County was at the early stage of Qi cultivation.

The Celestial Skill Sect, for Ding Yuyao's sake, had elevated it to the Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer.

"Young Master, let me go and take a look!"

Manager Liu strode purposefully towards the main entrance.

In his sight, a familiar figure was appreciating the layout of Shen Mansion with great interest.

Manager Liu's pupils quickly widened.

His heart pounded fiercely!

"Shen... Sir!"

He opened his mouth, exerted all his strength, and finally called out!

"Quick, go report to the Madam that the Master has returned home!"

Manager Liu gave his apprentice a heavy kick.

Then, he said to the handsome young man who had just walked out: "Young Master, it's the Master!"

The handsome young man stood frozen in place.

His lips trembled for a long time before he finally exclaimed: "Father!"

...

That day.

The Shen Mansion was filled with joy.

The Master has returned home!

This news quickly spread out.

At this moment.

In the inner chamber.

The door was tightly closed.

Manager Liu personally stood guard at the entrance.

All the servants and maids of the Shen Mansion gathered neatly in front according to their ranks.

Shen Mansion was the number one noble household in Hongcheng County.

Working here not only meant high monthly payments but also brought prestige outside.

They couldn't see what was happening inside the chamber.

However, their hearts were filled with excitement.

Just a moment ago!

Many saw the Young Master and Manager Liu lead a distinguished gentleman in a green robe into the mansion.

They addressed him as "Master"!

The Master of Shen Mansion was the legendary Immortal Master Shen!

Since the day they entered the mansion, they knew the master of Shen Mansion was an extraordinary Immortal Master.

His status surpassed even the guardian Immortal Master of Hongcheng County!

Inside the chamber.

Shen Xuan and Ding Yuyao sat on the main chairs in the center.

Shen Xiuxing and Shen Xiuyan, the two young masters and miss, were kowtowing to their father.

"Rise!"

Shen Xuan was full of smiles.

He glanced at Shen Xiuxing.

His posture was as upright as a pine, with starry eyes and sharp brows, full of vigor, and at such a young age, he had already reached the realm of a second-rate expert.

And beside him, Shen Xiuyan was serene as water, gentle and quiet, her beautiful eyes as curious as autumn waters, gazing at Shen Xuan.

"Oh!"

Shen Xuan waved at Shen Xiuyan.

"Xiuyan, come here."

Shen Xiuyan gracefully stepped forward.

In the mundane world, the Spiritual Qi was extremely thin.

Within the [Insight Technique], Shen Xiuyan's body unconsciously absorbed and emitted Spiritual Qi.

"What's wrong, husband?"

Ding Yuyao asked.

"Is there something wrong with Xiuyan?"

Shen Xuan glanced at Shen Xiuxing.

"Xiuyan has a spirit root, not too good, but she can cultivate."

Shen Xuan estimated, Shen Xiuyan was likely an inferior spirit root.

"Ah!"

Ding Yuyao was first surprised.

Then she was wildly ecstatic.

Equally delighted was Shen Xiuyan.

Her eyes were full of anticipation.

"This must remain confidential! I will arrange it in the future!"

Shen Xuan said with a smile.

An inferior spirit root was indeed lacking.

But in the secular world, finding a mortal with a spirit root was not easy.

Back then, Shen Xuan also had an inferior spirit root.

"Open the door, Xiuxing, tell them to prepare a grand banquet tonight, invite your in-laws over for a gathering!"

"Yes, Father!"

Shen Xuan looked at Shen Xiuyan with gentle eyes.

As long as there's a spirit root, cultivation is possible.

With his help, using the Creation Pill to enhance the spirit root's quality, Shen Xiuyan might cultivate up to the middle stage of Qi cultivation.

This would also be her limit.

In the future, with Shen Xiuyan and Shen Xiuxing accompanying Ding Yuyao, he could focus on cultivating without worries.

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