Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 639 - 248: Formation Enters the Dantian (Part 4)

Shen Li nodded and said, "After the third Great Harvest ended, Brother Chongming had Xiuzhuo come to the Clan Court to familiarize himself with its affairs under my guidance."

"Over the past few months, I’ve noticed that Xiuzhuo is not really interested in the affairs of the Clan Court and is quite perfunctory about them."

Hearing this, Shen Wenxing slowly withdrew the smile from his face.

This matter is actually quite serious.

As the eldest son of the fourth generation of the Shen Family, Shen Xiuzhuo is almost predetermined to be the next Patriarch of the Shen Family.

The affairs of the Clan Court are also something the Patriarch will need to be well-acquainted with in the future. If Shen Xiuzhuo is perfunctory about the affairs of the Clan Court, how can he manage the entire family in the future?

"Have you spoken to Chongming about this?"

After pondering for a while, Shen Wenxing asked.

Shen Li slightly shook her head, "Brother Chongming has been busy lately, so I did not disturb him."

"I mentioned this to you today to see what your opinion is."

Opinion?

Shen Wenxing slowly stood up and after contemplating for a long while, he said, "The position of Patriarch being inherited by the eldest son is just a tacit understanding. If Xiuzhuo is not interested in the position of Patriarch, we cannot force it."

"Otherwise, how can we feel at ease handing over the Shen Family’s century-long foundation to him?"

He slowly turned to Shen Li and said, "You need not worry about this. I will later have a talk with that boy."

"If it truly is the case, we will then select another suitable candidate from other juniors of the ’Xiu’ generation."

Shen Li nodded.

She thought the same.

Managing a family requires capable individuals. Since Shen Xiuzhuo does not have that intention, forcing it would not benefit the Shen Family.

"By the way, there is another matter that needs to be considered by the Clan Court."

Shen Wenxing shifted the topic and said, "Qiyun Valley in Danzhou was annihilated, and your third uncle’s master and senior sister have brought the legacy of Qiyun Valley to Yangnao Land."

"Your grandfather wants to give Elder Pei and them a suitable place to reside under the jurisdiction of the Shen Family, so that Qiyun Valley can take root and gradually develop in Yangnao Land."

After hearing this, Shen Li slightly nodded and said, "I understand your meaning, Uncle."

"These days, the Clan Court has been preparing to assess some noble families under its jurisdiction and is about to redistribute the territories of Jianan Temple. I will have someone leave some space for Qiyun Valley then."

"If there is nothing else, I’ll take my leave first."

Shen Wenxing nodded, watching her leave the courtyard.

...

Beidi County.

At the invitation of Feng Changyou, Shen Wen’an and Jiang Xiuqi came here.

On the mountaintop, in an elegant snow-covered pavilion, each of the three had a Three-Foot Jade Table placed before them.

On the table were Spirit Fruits and Spirit Wine.

"Brother Feng, I have a question in mind," Shen Wen’an hesitated for a moment after exchanging cups and opened his mouth.

"Please speak, Brother Shen,"

Feng Changyou smiled faintly and gestured with his hand.

Shen Wen’an continued, "I heard from that elder recently, is there an elder in the Purple Mansion Realm at Celestial Sandalwood Mountain?"

On the day of Shen You’s wedding, an Elder with a Conical Hat had mentioned the "Feng Xi" of Celestial Sandalwood Mountain and also brought up the Nirvana Fire, which left a deep impression on him.

When Feng Changyou heard this, his face revealed a wry smile.

"Alas!"

"A bit of my Celestial Sandalwood Mountain’s secrets was exposed by that elder."

"Yes, the ’Feng Xi’ mentioned by that elder is indeed the true founder of my Celestial Sandalwood Mountain, a cultivator in the Purple Mansion Realm."

"The existence of Ancestor Feng Xi is scarcely known across the Southern Border."

"That elder could reveal the name of the ancestor, which likely indicates a past acquaintance with the ancestor."

Regarding the identity of the Elder with a Conical Hat, after Feng Changyou left Yunshui City that day, he specifically sent a message back to inquire about it with Feng Xi.

After listening to his description, Feng Xi did not reveal the true identity of the elder, only saying that the Elder with a Conical Hat was surnamed "Luo," an old monster who lived for nearly a thousand years and was relatively strong even within the Nascent Soul Realm.

Having received this response, Shen Wen’an further asked, "I’ve also heard that Celestial Sandalwood Mountain and Jianan Temple have an old grudge..."

"You mean to know why, considering Celestial Sandalwood Mountain has a Purple Mansion expert, we have not sought revenge against Jianan Temple?"

Feng Changyou smiled faintly as he raised his wine glass.

All three exchanged a toast in the air and drank from their cups, after which Feng Changyou put away his smile and began, "That elder also mentioned back then."

"Our Ancestor Feng Xi reached the Purple Mansion Realm by relying on a wisp of Nirvana Fire, achieving rebirth over and over again, barely making it to that realm."

"However, the ancestor’s situation is somewhat unique, and it’s not convenient for me to elaborate."

"I can only tell you, Brother Shen, that Jianan Temple is not as simple as you might think."

"Their heritage is ancient, and it seems related to the Daying Immortal Mansion of back then."

Is Jianan Temple related to the Daying Immortal Mansion of the past?

Shen Wen’an was a bit surprised to hear this.

And on the side, Jiang Xiuqi, resembling an eager student, held his breath and attentively listened to the two, wanting to interject but unsure of what to say.

Having conversed twice with Shen Wen’an and Feng Changyou, he found that his own vast knowledge, of which he was once proud, could not match Feng Changyou’s, and not even Shen Wen’an’s.

Last time, the discussion on Dao Source and Spiritual Material was the same, and now, with the mention of the Daying Immortal Mansion, he equally knew very little.

"Is Jianan Temple the leftover heritage of the Daying Immortal Mansion?"

Jiang Xiuqi couldn’t help but ask a question.

Feng Changyou smiled and shook his head, "Not exactly."

"I only heard from my elder brother and others that the Daying Immortal Mansion was very powerful back then, and the Mansion Master, Great Prosperity True Monarch, seemed to possess a Supreme Treasure."

"Additionally, he also plotted for the Dao Source of Yangnao Land at that time."

"Ultimately, somehow, this information got leaked, letting factions like the Underworld become aware."

"Those factions, whether for the Dao Source of Yangnao Land or for the Supreme Treasure in the hands of Great Prosperity True Monarch, eventually joined forces and took action against the Daying Immortal Mansion."