Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 331 - 196: Masterful Housekeeping (Part 5)

Chapter 331: Chapter 196: Masterful Housekeeping (Part 5)

His eyes slowly opened, and he restrained the immortal aura of the Fetal Breathing Realm within him, shaking his head with a deep expression.

"This method still has flaws." 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"Besides me, I’m afraid no one can use this method to break through the Fetal Breathing Realm."

"The great Dao is unjust..."

He looked up at the night sky overhead and sighed lightly:

"There is nothing left here worth lingering for, my realm has also broken through Fetal Breathing, it’s not suitable for me to stay any longer..."

...

First floor of Black Water Pavilion.

Shen Yuan was intently digesting the foundation of arrays he had learned under Fu Yang during this period.

Suddenly, it was as if he sensed something.

He slowly opened his eyes, got up, and came to the window, looking outside.

He saw mist spreading over the lake surrounding the Black Water Pavilion, visibility was only a few meters.

Upstairs, Shen Wen’an seemed to have discovered something too and walked down slowly.

"Did you feel it too, father?"

With deep eyes, Shen Yuan nodded towards the hazy mist: "Earlier, it seemed as if a strange force overflowed from this Black Water Pool..."

Upon hearing this, Shen Wen’an’s heart spirit was slightly moved, and he spread out his divine sense completely.

As if discovering something, his figure suddenly flashed and disappeared from the Black Water Pavilion.

When he returned, he was holding an Ink Bamboo Fishing Pole.

"Isn’t this that old man’s fishing pole?"

He never had a good impression of Xu Xiu, so he naturally didn’t call him with any respect.

Shen Yuan took the fishing pole, glanced at it, and nodded.

This fishing pole was what Xu Xiu had given him when he left years ago, saying it was made from Ink Bamboo obtained from the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion.

Given Xu Xiu planned to settle here upon his return, Shen Yuan returned the fishing pole to him.

Holding the fishing pole, he turned to look at Shen Wen’an.

Shen Wen’an shook his head slightly: "The fishing pole was dragged near the Black Water Pavilion by a big green fish, but no one was seen."

"Ah Die, that old man definitely has something suspicious."

Shen Wen’an pondered for a moment and spoke.

Every time he saw Xu Xiu, he felt the other person’s intentions were impure, but his Sword Heart couldn’t detect any malice from him, and his father always said Xu Xiu had been kind to the Shen Family.

He couldn’t really chase him away.

Shen Yuan nodded, "Father will see him tomorrow."

...

Early the next morning, while Shen Yuan was still cultivating, the door of the Black Water Pavilion’s first floor was suddenly pushed open.

Immediately after, a Golden Toad and a Silver Thread Centipede hurried in.

Nearly seven-year-old Shen Li, wearing a pink long dress with her hair in a bun, rushed to Shen Yuan’s side.

"Grandfather, something’s happened."

Shen Yuan looked at her and asked, "What’s happened?"

Shen Li replied urgently, "Li’Er just wanted to ask Grandmaster Xu some questions, but... but found that he was missing."

"Li’Er, Xiao Jin, and Xiao Yin searched throughout the pond but couldn’t find his trace."

As soon as she finished speaking, the Golden Toad scratched its head with its front paw and said, "That old man must have been eaten by the Tuo Dragon..."

Hearing this, Shen Li kicked it over with a glaring anger, saying, "Phooey! If you keep talking nonsense, I’ll throw you out to feed the Tuo Dragon!"

The Golden Toad kicked its four legs around, struggling hard to flip itself back over, not daring to speak recklessly anymore.

Standing up slowly, Shen Yuan glanced at the Ink Bamboo Fishing Pole leaning against the wall, his brow furrowed.

He had planned to make time today to visit Xu Xiu to see what he was plotting, but unexpectedly the person had disappeared.

"Grandfather..."

Shen Li spoke urgently.

For the past two years, Xu Xiu had been guiding her on the contents of the Ancient Beast Skin Book.

The two were both mentor and friend.

With Xu Xiu suddenly disappearing, naturally, she was worried.

"Don’t worry, take Grandfather to have a look."

After pondering for a moment, Shen Yuan spoke.

The grandfather and granddaughter left the Black Water Pavilion immediately, followed by a Golden Toad and a centipede.

They quickly arrived at the small courtyard where Xu Xiu resided.

In the bedroom, Shen Yuan looked around the room, noticing everything was as usual, with some personal clothing and books still there.

After some thought, he took Shen Li to find the cultivator who was on duty last night.

"Did anyone open the Grand Array to leave last night?"

The cultivator shook his head slightly, saying, "To report to Elder Patriarch, subordinate... subordinate did not notice."

If the Grand Array covering Black Water Pool is opened internally with the correct method, it typically doesn’t cause much disturbance.

Though Xu Xiu often went out for walks before, he wouldn’t leave silently at night.

Shen Yuan turned to Shen Li and smiled softly: "The old senior might have urgent business to attend to, don’t be anxious, let’s wait and see."

Shen Li nodded obediently and returned to Black Water Pavilion with the Toad and Silver Thread Centipede to continue cultivating.

...

Early in the morning on September 8th, Yunshui City was filled with joyous excitement.

Along the wide streets, the doors of various shops were draped with red silk, with red ’double happiness’ characters posted on the front doors.

Even the trees beside the roads were wrapped with red ribbons.

The common people dressed in bright and presentable clothes walked out of their homes, their faces brimming with joy as they looked in the distance towards Black Water Pond’s direction.

At the entrance of Black Water Pond Manor, Shen Chonghong, wearing a Golden Silk Embroidered Wedding Robe, paired with his valiant and handsome appearance, was praised by onlookers.

Huang Lingxiu came forward, meticulously tidying his attire and instructing, "According to the rules, you need to go outside the city to welcome the bride; don’t forget the proper etiquette."

Shen Chonghong nodded with a smile, "Don’t worry, Mother, I’ve remembered everything."

Servants beside them had already led over a tall horse with a red flower tied to its head, others lifted the sedan chair, followed by a group of family members holding suonas and flutes.