High Martial World: I Gain Passive Skills Daily-Chapter 158 - 113: Embellishment and Timely Aid (Double-Length) (Part 2)

Chapter 158: Chapter 113: Embellishment and Timely Aid (Double-Length) (Part 2)

Shen Liangcai shook his head, "Originally, I thought so too."

"But only now do I realize that this is just one of the least important reasons."

He lowered his voice, articulating each word clearly, "Because our family is afraid!"

Shen Liangce’s squinting eyes suddenly opened a bit, and he said in surprise, "Afraid?!"

He instinctively found it laughable; when had their dignified Shen Family ever feared anyone?

Especially someone who’s merely in the Tower Ascension Realm...

But immediately, he found himself turning into one of those people his brother described who looked down on Chen Kuang because of his cultivation level.

It couldn’t even be blamed on him since he had already personally witnessed Chen Kuang’s strength and acknowledged it in his heart.

But while thinking, he would subconsciously place himself in a higher position, which had become a habit.

Shen Liangce adjusted his mindset with a strange expression on his face, "But what does the family have to be afraid of..."

Shen Liangcai said meaningfully, "There are many things the family fears, but upon seeing Chen Kuang, they fear only one thing—"

"Fear that another Shen Xingzhu could emerge in this world!"

Upon hearing this, Shen Liangce let out a sound, his eyes widened enormously, propped wide open, but suddenly he had a kind of epiphany.

If there was something the family feared, this could indeed count as one!

As long as there was only one Shen Xingzhu, then in the future, the Shen Family would be the foremost cultivation family under the heavens, potentially rivaling sects and becoming the top family in the world, securing a status comparable to the Mystic God Daoist Sect.

But if a second Shen Xingzhu emerged, the Shen Family would suffer a loss, not to mention the difficulty in determining whether this person would be friend or foe... a new uncertainty.

"Therefore,"

Shen Liangcai said, "The family will not make an enemy of Chen Kuang, nor will they help him."

But if Chen Kuang were to fall, it would be for the best... 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

When the snipe and the clam quarrel, the fisherman profits... Sometimes, gaining nothing and changing nothing is the greatest gain!

"Hiss..." Shen Liangce nervously swallowed, vaguely understanding what his brother intended to do.

In a small voice, he said, "But, we share the surname Shen."

"So what? Over the years, hasn’t the Jiangning Commerce Association been managed entirely by you and me? The family may support it, but it’s ultimately just a cherry on top."

"For relatives like us, far removed, do you think the family really holds us dear? If enmity occurs, we’re involved, yet if we rise to prominence, it doesn’t extend to us."

Shen Liangcai sneered twice, his eyes gleaming even more brightly, "But you know, if this world can produce a second Shen Xingzhu, what does that represent?"

Shen Liangce took a deep breath, rubbing his hands, "Of course I know..."

"And if he receives help in dire straits, it would be even more remarkable!"

Shen Liangcai patted his shoulder and smiled, "Truly my younger brother, so, should we take this gamble? Even if the family finds out, at worst, we’ll be expelled far off."

Shen Liangce gritted his teeth, "Let’s gamble!"

The two exchanged glances and then flew towards the shore to meet Chen Kuang and others as they approached.

...

Chen Kuang was also quite interested in the "Indestructible Flame", though for now, this little thing didn’t seem too keen on staying by his side.

Probably because his previous attempts to extinguish it made it label him as a "bad guy."

The mass of river water Wen Si conjured carried his ’Dao’, enabling it to trap this small flame within.

But the small flame had quite a temper, crashing around inside, attempting to escape.

Seeing this, Wen Si flipped his hand, taking out a gourd.

"This was given to me by a passing Daoist when I was the Dragon King in Dongting Lake."

He sighed, "That Daoist had a carefree nature, a righteous person who, unfortunately, offended too many and soon perished in his enemies’ schemes."

"This gourd is one of the few mystical spiritual treasures he had, with sealing capabilities. At that time, I was bound by vows, unwilling to come ashore or take form, so he thought I was just a small fish demon incapable of transformation."

"He gave me this gourd, suggesting I trade it for some elixirs to cultivate."

"The gourd is of no real use to me, so it’s just as well that I give it to you to contain this ’Indestructible Flame’, it won’t disgrace it."

Chen Kuang took it; the gourd had a strangely beautiful form.

But more astonishingly, there was actually a sharp Sword Will on the gourd, which was pure and without any killing intent, instead offering a sense of expansiveness and freedom.

Having achieved a minor accomplishment in the Sword Dao, with a passive ’Sword Heart’, Chen Kuang’s understanding of Sword Dao was now incomparable.

He could distinctly feel the excellence of this Sword Will.

It seems the gourd’s owner was not just the good man Wen Si mentioned.

But also a strong cultivator with remarkable achievement in Sword Dao.

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Chen Kuang accepted the gourd, immediately knowing its use.

In his heart, he silently chanted, "Though the gourd is small, it contains heaven and earth, accompanying me a thousand miles over the clouds. It conceals spirits and gods unseen, providing boundless wisdom within."

The gourd instantly shook, a golden light flashing, immediately absorbing the entire mass of river water along with the flame within.

The originally dull yellow gourd suddenly turned bright red, with flame-like patterns emerging on its surface, but after shaking twice, it settled down, though its appearance had not reverted.

Chen Kuang placed this newly adorned gourd at his waist, feeling grateful for having such a background, for having the thick thighs of a great figure to cling to, and receiving rare, exceptional items with little effort.