Shen Xuan is someone who dislikes trouble.

He is unwilling to engage in conflicts with others.

But that doesn't mean he is afraid of problems.

He just doesn't want to spend time and energy on meaningless matters.

Additionally, it is also to avoid risks.

The wind rises at the end of the green reeds.

Many conflicts start from a small matter.

If you can see the small details and understand the big picture, you can avoid them.

There's no need for a contest of tempers; taking a step back broadens the horizons.

However, some things must be done.

Like when the Wu sisters caused trouble at Little Gu Peak, he tried his best to resolve it.

It wasn't for the Wu sisters.

But to stand firm and maintain his dignity and position as the senior brother of Little Gu Peak.

Similarly.

The reason he agreed with Ding Yuyao to visit Cyan Dragon Bay.

Was not simply to respect his wife's wishes.

As his realm cultivation and status rise.

Shen Xuan increasingly needs cultivation spiritual objects, and various trivial matters come one after another.

For instance, purchasing materials, gathering information, selling Thunder Talismans and Poison Talismans, all require manpower to accomplish.

He told Lv Zhengying, he was one of his own.

In fact, having only Lv Zhengying is far from enough.

Moreover, Lv Zhengying is about to establish a cultivation clan.

Afterward, Lv Zhengying's focus will surely be on his own family affairs.

"Know that the wanderer of clouds on the outside is not someone who polishes mirrors in the dust."

Shen Xuan cannot waste his energy and time on these trivial matters.

He needs some trustworthy cultivators to work specifically for him.

The Ding Family of Cyan Dragon Bay is an excellent choice.

They are already his wife's family.

Shen Xuan has offered help to the Ding Family many times, in the eyes of the Ding Family cultivators, the kindness is profound and the righteousness heavy.

In terms of emotion and reason, the Ding Family will heed his command.

The Cyan Dragon Bay that the Ding Family endlessly yearns for, is in fact just a tier two lower quality spirit vein.

If it weren't for the accidentally discovered Celestial Derivation Copper Ore, such spiritual land would not have attracted the attention of Red Rainbow Sect and Celestial Skill Sect at all.

For hundreds of years, the entire Ding Family's cultivators struggled arduously just to maintain the cultivation needs of three hundred clan members.

The surplus was very minimal.

Even obtaining a single Sect Foundation Establishment Pill required tremendous effort.

"This matter needs careful planning."

Shen Xuan thought for a moment and made up his mind.

Then, his figure became transparent, concealing his body, restraining his breath, and flew towards the Shen Mansion in Hongcheng County.

...

The birthday banquet was as prosperous as a blooming tapestry and filled with joyous celebration.

"The Marquis of Dinghai Manor wishes Shen Old Lady blessings as boundless as the East Sea, and a long life as the Southern Mountain."

"The Songjiang Prefecture Yamen wishes Shen Old Lady longevity as evergreen as the pine and crane, forever young in spring and autumn."

"The Jia Mansion of Hongcheng County wishes Shen Old Lady the everlasting life of the Southern Mountain, flourishing like the pine and cypress."

Royal relatives, high officials, and wealthy merchants all presented birthday gifts.

Ding Yuyao smiled benevolently, sitting at the head seat of the birthday banquet, with the two children Shen Xiuxing and Shen Xiuyan by her side.

On that day, guests who came to the Shen Mansion to celebrate the Old Lady's birthday were endless.

The street in front of the Shen Mansion was lined with dozens of baskets of copper coins.

The local people, regardless of their status, could take nine copper coins if they came to offer a greeting.

This birthday banquet was the most magnificent and grand in the history of Hongcheng County.

The city of Hongcheng was beautifully decorated with lanterns and festoons, laughter and joyous words filled the air, exuding a thick atmosphere of celebration.

An hour later, the birthday banquet concluded.

The dignitaries and nobles bade farewell.

The two Immortal Masters from Celestial Skill Sect, who were entertained in the small hall, also took their leave.

...

In Qingxin Hall.

Shen Xuan reunited with his family alone.

"Wife, I have thought it through. Pack up tonight, and tomorrow morning, we will go to Qing Yun Immortal City."

Ding Yuyao's eyes flickered.

"Husband, do you mean for me to settle in Qing Yun Immortal City?"

"Yes!"

Shen Xuan pondered and said: "Ding Yixuan's matter is not that simple."

"It's not suitable for you to live here anymore."

"I will follow my husband's wishes."

Shen Xuan looked at Shen Xiuxing and Shen Xiuyan.

"What about you two? Do you wish to go with your mother, or stay here?"

Shen Xiuyan answered without hesitation: "Daughter will accompany mother."

Shen Xiuxing hesitated slightly.

"Father, I've heard that Qing Yun Immortal City is the largest immortal city under the Cyan Cloud Sect's jurisdiction. Many of the long-term residents are the offspring of sect elites."

"I am but a common person..."

Evidently, Shen Xiuxing lacks confidence.

"Your surname is Shen."

Shen Xuan smiled and said: "You are also a descendant of sect elites."

Hearing this, Shen Xiuxing couldn't help but be stunned.

After all, he possesses no spirit root, and facing cultivators, he can't help but feel somewhat inferior.

In comparison, his sister, though possessing only lower-grade spirit root, is a solid Qi Cultivation Sixth Layer cultivator.

Moreover, she has the Purple Jade Sword Heart Bracelet magical treasure that their father left her, enough to dominate within the Qi Cultivation Realm.

At this moment, Ding Yuyao suddenly spoke.

"Xing'er."

"Child present."

"Come along."

Ding Yuyao said with a smile: "You've also reached the age to marry. I'm still waiting to hold grandchildren!"

Shen Xiuxing's face turned slightly red.

"Yes, child will go with mother to Qing Yun Immortal City."

He understood in his heart.

His mother was hinting at him.

To marry a female cultivator with a spirit root.

Among the children, as long as there is anyone with a spirit root.

Even if it's inferior quality, at the very least, it would be like his sister.

"Alright, this matter is settled. Return and pack up, we will leave tomorrow morning."

Afterward, Shen Xuan called for Manager Liu.

Told him about the move.

"Old Liu, will you go?"

"Go! These old bones of mine can still move!"

Manager Liu replied with firm conviction.

"Then let's leave together tomorrow. Let your disciple handle things here."

...

Midnight.

Backyard.

Ding Yuyao nestled in Shen Xuan's arms, feeling not the slightest bit sleepy.

The moonlight was like frost, and the stars shone brightly.

Shadows swayed, the wind howled, and birds were startled into flight now and then.

Ding Yuyao was extraordinarily quiet.

Because her husband was by her side.

Her husband's arm, strong and warm, gently embraced her.

Ding Yuyao could feel her husband being cautious, not daring to hold too tightly, yet not daring to be too loose.

Neither of them spoke.

Ding Yuyao looked up, the moonlight was truly beautiful.

The moon, like a jade plate, softly gazed down upon the beings under the sky, as if with a faint smile.

In the night, unknown autumn insects screeched, one louder than the last, as if showing off.

However, Ding Yuyao softly hushed.

All the autumn insects fell into a tacit silence.

After a while.

The insects once again began their harmonious chorus.

At this moment, Ding Yuyao became dazed.

She thought of her shyness when she first met her husband.

The words echoed in her ear: "If I marry you, would you be willing?"

Ding Yuyao murmured to herself, "Willing!"

As if it were fifty years ago.

In the night, Ding Yuyao smiled contentedly.

She slowly closed her eyes, reminiscing about the moments spent with her husband.

Perhaps she was tired, within the familiar warmth, Ding Yuyao finally fell into a deep sleep.

When she awoke, the world had a few streaks of light.

Pale blue clouds floated like cotton.

However, the pale blue didn't last long, quickly turning into a faint red.

Then, the red deepened, like long ribbons stained with blood.

Within the red ribbons, faintly appeared curved edges, a soft golden hue, not at all dazzling.

The morning sun was like a song.

At first, the sunlight was bright and gentle, as calm as the sea.

On the sea's surface, there was not a ripple, yet beneath, storms were brewing.

The cool morning light began to ignite, turning nearby clouds red, bursting with astonishing heat, radiating dazzling rays of light.

How beautiful it was.

In the sunlight, the clouds, trees, buildings, grass, rockery, and everything it illuminated seemed to be coated in a layer of splendid light, brimming with life.

"How beautiful it is!"

Ding Yuyao couldn't help but exclaim.

"Yes, very beautiful!"

Shen Xuan, who accompanied her throughout the night, agreed.

This was the last tenderness he could offer to this mortal wife.

All things grow, and the cycle of life continues.

Ultimately, he could only accompany his wife for this part of the journey.

...

Ten days later.

After settling Ding Yuyao and others in the Sect Inn, Shen Xuan left Qing Yun Immortal City and, riding on the Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast, flew alone towards Cyan Dragon Bay.

At this time, he only needed to divide half of his Divine Soul's power to control the Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast, allowing it to soar freely.

Its speed surpassed the spaceship driven by Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Three hundred miles from Cyan Dragon Bay.

As Shen Xuan passed by a high mountain, he suddenly felt something and slowly decelerated.

At the mountain's peak, a disheveled middle-aged male cultivator in a red robe lay reclining on an ancient tree, half-squinting with drunken eyes, holding a Red Gourd, pouring Spirit Wine like silver threads into his mouth.

Using the Insight Technique, Shen Xuan quickly determined the other party's realm cultivation.

"Late Stage of Foundation Establishment?"

He knew in his heart that this person must be a master sent by the Red Rainbow Sect to stop him.

At that time, after letting go of the two red-robed elders of the Red Rainbow Sect, he already anticipated this.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, why have you come to visit my Cyan Dragon Bay Market?"

The red-robed cultivator wiped the corner of his mouth with his sleeve, burped, jumped down from the ancient tree, and said, looking up.

Shen Xuan patted the Golden Claw Divine Eagle Corpse Beast and flew in front of the man.

"May I know how I should address you?"

Shen Xuan casually greeted, with no hint of respect.

"Battle Hall of the Red Rainbow Sect, Ling Baoshi."

Ling Baoshi glanced at Shen Xuan and returned the casual greeting.

"Fellow Daoist Ling, specifically waiting here for Shen?"

Shen Xuan showed a hint of teasing.

"Dare not! I've long admired Fellow Daoist Shen's profound daoist techniques and have always wanted to seek guidance over the years."

Ling Baoshi laughed heartily.

"It just so happened that the sect issued a mission, and I had the time, so I came to see for myself."

Shen Xuan smiled slightly.

The Ling Baoshi before him was evidently a Core Formation Seed of the Red Rainbow Sect.

In his words, he seemed quite unimpressed with Shen Xuan.

Twenty years ago, Shen Xuan passed by Cyan Dragon Square and clashed with cultivators of the Red Rainbow Sect.

He beat the three Foundation Establishment cultivators stationed by the Red Rainbow Sect at Cyan Dragon Square to the point of searching the ground for their teeth.

Even their Magical Treasures were taken by him.

This incident caused the Red Rainbow Sect to lose face.

It's not an exaggeration to say that Shen Xuan had become a public enemy of the Red Rainbow Sect.

Actually, Ling Baoshi, with his Late Stage Foundation Establishment realm cultivation, confronting Shen Xuan, who was at the Fourth Layer of Foundation Establishment here, could be seen as bullying the weak.

However, Shen Xuan hailed from the Cyan Cloud Sect, one of the seven great sects of Song Country, while Ling Baoshi's Red Rainbow Sect was merely a medium sect of Song Country.

In this way, their identity and status could barely be considered equal.

"Forget it!"

Shen Xuan shook his head.

"In the future, if there's a chance, we'll meet on our sect's Demonstration Platform."

"Not here."

Ling Baoshi curiously asked, "Why not here?"

"I'm afraid of accidentally injuring or crippling you, and it wouldn't be good for your master."

Upon hearing this.

Ling Baoshi, with anger over his crown, seemed like an enraged lion, his fiery Spiritual Qi erupting, even igniting the surrounding air into a blurry mass.

Shen Xuan remained calm and composed.

"Fellow Daoist Ling, control your emotions, don't act rashly."

"If you make a move, I assure you, you'll inevitably be seriously injured, damaging your Dao Foundation."

Shen Xuan spoke sincerely.

"It's not easy for a Core Formation Seed like you to reach this point. If you fall here, your master would be heartbroken!"

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