Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 320 - 194: Confusion (Part 6)

The white-haired woman lifted her long skirt in one hand, her smooth jade-like foot stepping forward, walking straight in.

...

Black Water Pool.

The construction of Yunshui City had taken three years, and the main structure was already complete.

The city walls enclosed all sides, with Black Water Pool located at the northwest corner, occupying a quarter of Yunshui City.

However, up until now, there had been no progress on the grand array that would protect the city.

All this time, Shen Wenxing had been worried about this matter.

Without the protection of a grand array, the city, built at such a great cost, would at most be only sturdier than an ordinary city.

But if it were to withstand attacks from demon beasts and cultivators, it would certainly be inadequate.

"Patriarch."

In the small courtyard, a cultivator from the Shen Family hurried over and bowed, saying: "Elder Xiao from Hundred Refinements Valley has arrived."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing immediately put aside his thoughts and said, "Go fetch Young Master Chonghong and have him come to the front courtyard guest room."

The cultivator bowed and then retreated.

After tidying his attire, Shen Wenxing strode over to the front courtyard.

There he saw the chief of Hundred Refinements Valley, Xiao Yin, and his daughter, Xiao Hongxiao, standing quietly at the door. From afar, he cupped his hands and said:

"I’m sorry to have kept you both waiting."

Xiao Yin quickly returned the gesture.

"You’re too polite, Fellow Daoist Shen. My daughter and I have just arrived as well, haha..."

After exchanging pleasantries, they moved to the guest room to sit down.

After the servants served tea and left, Xiao Yin couldn’t wait to speak, "I must thank Fellow Daoist Shen and the Shen Family for looking after Hongxiao these past months."

"My daughter is mischievous; I hope she hasn’t upset you."

Shen Wenxing took a sip of tea and quickly waved his hand, "There’s no need for thanks, no need."

"On the contrary, it’s our Shen Family that should thank Miss Xiao for risking her life in the mountains to resist demon beasts on our behalf these past months, causing Fellow Daoist Xiao to worry." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

After more polite exchanges, they began discussing the marriage of the younger generation once Shen Chonghong arrived.

"Fellow Daoist Xiao, when do you think would be an appropriate date for the wedding?"

After settling the details, Shen Wenxing smiled and asked.

Xiao Yin clenched his fist subtly.

He felt that the sooner the better.

After returning to Xiang County, Xiao Hongxiao had told him about the battle and the several attacks from the demon beasts in the Southern Border.

He knew his own strength, Xiao Yin understood that of such attacks, Hundred Refinements Valley couldn’t withstand even one.

The only option was to quickly marry his daughter to the Shen Family’s son. If Hundred Refinements Valley were attacked, the Shen Family wouldn’t stand by idly.

But he feared setting the date too soon might make the Shen Family underestimate his daughter and Hundred Refinements Valley.

For a moment, he didn’t know what to decide.

Seeing her father’s dilemma, Xiao Hongxiao thought for a moment and spoke, "Father, the eighth of September is my birthday, how about setting the wedding on that day?"

Her sudden interjection caused a trace of annoyance to cross Xiao Yin’s face, "Nonsense!"

Cultivators in Danzhou didn’t adhere to so many formalities, so Xiao Hongxiao’s interruption was not a big deal.

But he had looked into the Shen Family thoroughly.

Having risen from the mortal world, although they now counted as a Fetal Breathing Family, they still retained many mortal customs.

Especially the Elder Patriarch of the Shen Family, who was known to be a stickler for etiquette back in the day.

His daughter’s actions were somewhat inappropriate.

"No problem, it’s fine."

Shen Wenxing interjected, smoothing over the situation, "Hongxiao’s candid personality is quite similar to my lady’s character."

Seeing that Shen Wenxing wasn’t upset, Xiao Yin laughed, "Then, according to Fellow Daoist Shen, this date..."

"It’s quite good." Shen Wenxing nodded with a smile.

It was already mid-July, and there was less than two months until the eighth of September.

He naturally wanted to welcome a daughter-in-law soon.

"Alright, alright, then it’s settled."

Xiao Yin nodded in agreement, quietly sighing with relief.

Less than two months, hopefully, the demon beasts in the Southern Border wouldn’t attack Xiang County before then.

With the wedding date set, Xiao Hongxiao couldn’t stay in the Shen Family any longer and returned to Xiang County with her father.

After watching them leave, Shen Wenxing turned around and said, "Send a letter to your elder brother, if the situation in the mountain is stable, have him come back first."

The matter of the Suihuo Sect sending someone to assassinate Shen Chongming had been under investigation for quite some time.

He even once sent someone to Tingfeng Valley, hoping to get some information from there.

However, Tingfeng Valley still hadn’t responded, seemingly apprehensive and unwilling to get involved with the Suihuo Sect.

But precisely because of Tingfeng Valley’s attitude, he realized that the Suihuo Sect was not simple.

In the Southern Border, it seemed that due to the last major war, the other side suffered heavy losses, and recently had been silent and inactive.

After careful consideration, he still decided to summon Shen Chongming back.

...

Second floor of Black Water Pavilion.

After a long period of contemplation, Shen Wenxing reluctantly sought out Shen Wen’an.

Shen Wen’an awakened from his cultivation, and the two brothers sat opposite each other.

"Wen’an, as your elder brother, I didn’t want to disturb your cultivation, but there are two matters right now that are indeed quite thorny." Shen Wenxing spoke with a hint of apology in his eyes.

Shen Wen’an smiled slightly, "Brother, we’re siblings, there’s no need for such formality between us, is there?"

Shen Wenxing sighed and nodded, "The Suihuo Sect’s assassination of Chongming still hasn’t yielded any leads, and as your brother, I sense there are significant problems with the Suihuo Sect."

"However, the various Immortal Sects in Qishan know little about the Suihuo Sect, and Tingfeng Valley might know something, but they have been evasive about it and unwilling to elaborate."

Shen Wen’an nodded, "Brother, do you want me to go to Cyan Ruo Sword House to inquire?"

Shen Wenxing sighed with a bitter smile, "This is the only solution I can think of at the moment."

"The Suihuo Sect now is like a monster lurking in the shadows, baring its fangs at Chongming."

"And yet we are unable to discern whether its true form is just a ferocious wolf, or a terrifying Flood Dragon capable of easily wiping out the Shen Family."

Shen Wen’an nodded in understanding.

If the matter with the Suihuo Sect couldn’t be clarified, he couldn’t cultivate in peace.

"And what’s the other matter besides the Suihuo Sect?"

Shen Wenxing replied, "The second matter concerns Yunshui City."

"The city has been built, but we still haven’t found an Array Dao grandmaster skilled in formations."

"Qiyun Valley demands exorbitant prices, and Elder Jiang of Luoxia Mountain is in seclusion and hasn’t emerged."

"So..."

"We’ll still have to seek help from Cyan Ruo Sword House, right?" Shen Wen’an made a rare joke.

"Haha..."

Shen Wenxing chuckled in self-mockery, "Being the head of this family isn’t easy, huh."

If not for the appearance of the Southern Border and the destruction of Hundred Beasts Mountain, the Shen Family should have had a period of comfortable development opportunities.

But now, the appearance of the Southern Border and the schemes of the Suihuo Sect have instantly snatched away the hard-won opportunity for peaceful development.

Shen Wen’an slowly stood up and said, "You’ve done very well already, brother."

"I’ll head to Danzhou now."

In fact, even if Shen Wenxing hadn’t spoken, Shen Wen’an had planned to find an opportunity to visit Cyan Ruo Sword House to consult with the Lingshan Sword Immortal about Sword Intent.

Now it just so happens that he can handle both matters at once.