Free Web NovelChapter 656: Chapter 251: Dao Source True Form (Part 3)
Once the two figures walked away, Shen Wenxing gradually retracted the smile from his face and cursed angrily.
"You little brat, you really infuriate this old man!"
Beside him, Shen Li remained indifferent.
"Uncle, don’t be angry. Xiuzhuo has no ambition here, it can’t be forced."
"At the moment, we truly need to consider replacing the candidate for the Patriarch."
Shen Xiuzhuo had already revealed his heart’s desire to become a ’Carefree Cultivator’, unwilling to bind himself to the position of Patriarch.
"Li’Er, among this group of juniors, who do you think is more suitable?"
Shen Wenxing sighed again and turned to look at Shen Li.
The Clan Court not only supervises the clan’s children under its governance but also restrains the Shen Family’s direct lineage descendants.
As the Clan Chief of the Clan Court, Shen Li had much understanding of these juniors of the Shen Family.
"Uncle is making things difficult for Li’Er."
Even though she understood many juniors, she did not intend to participate in this matter.
"The position of Patriarch concerns the continuation of the Shen Family, it is a big matter, Li’Er would not dare to speak rashly."
"This matter still needs you, Grandpa, and Brother Chongming to decide."
Shen Wenxing laughed upon hearing this.
"Girl, you haven’t even stepped down from the position of Clan Chief and already don’t want to bother?"
Seeing Shen Li remain silent, Shen Wenxing waved his hand with a smile, "Fine, I won’t trouble you."
"I will speak with your Brother Chongming about this matter later."
Changing the topic, he added, "Earlier, that girl seemed to be the Daoist companion chosen by Luoxia Mountain for Xiuzhuo, he now must be entertaining the people from Luoxia Mountain."
"In that case, let’s go to the Black Water Pavilion first, later we can inform him to come over."
Shen Li nodded.
The two immediately turned towards the Black Water Pavilion.
On the second floor of the Black Water Pavilion.
Shen Yuan was still meditating to recover his overdrawn Divine Spirit.
Last time, in order to help Shen Chongxu at the Southern Border, his Power of the Divine Soul suffered significant damage, and even after all this time, it had not fully recovered.
"Father."
Shen Wenxing arrived at the second floor and slightly cupped his hands.
Behind him, Shen Li obediently called out "Grandfather."
Shen Yuan awoke from his cultivation, smiling as he looked at the two, "Sit."
After the two were seated, Shen Li picked up the teapot in front of her, poured two cups of Spirit Tea, and refilled the cup in front of Shen Yuan.
"You two came together to see this old man, is there an important matter?"
Shen Yuan took a sip of tea and spoke.
Shen Wenxing nodded slightly and spoke.
"The assessment of the Noble Families under our governance has concluded, and the territories of Jianan Temple have also been divided, but now there’s a difficult issue. I’d like to hear Father’s opinion."
Shen Yuan nodded.
Shen Wenxing continued, "Last time you instructed to find a place for Elder Pei and the others and let Qiyun Valley take root in Yangnao Land."
"The location has now roughly been determined, but as for the status of Qiyun Valley, I and Li’Er are somewhat uncertain."
Status?
After pondering briefly, Shen Yuan said, "Your meaning is whether Qiyun Valley should be considered as an affiliated Immortal Sect of our Shen Family?"
Shen Wenxing nodded.
In fact, he and Shen Li held some conflicting views regarding this matter.
Shen Li believed that everything Qiyun Valley had now was given by the Shen Family, and even the Shen Family needs to protect their safety until Qiyun Valley fully grows.
With so much dedication, Qiyun Valley must be an affiliated force of the Shen Family, otherwise, how would the other affiliated noble families view it?
He, however, thought that regardless, Qiyun Valley was once Shen Wen’an’s sect, and Pei Zhao was Shen Wen’an’s master.
If done this way, wouldn’t it make Pei Zhao lose face?
After all, becoming someone else’s affiliated force is not a glorious matter.
Seeing Shen Yuan remain silent, Shen Li spoke, "I originally planned to ask Third Uncle about this, but he went to Huaisang and hasn’t returned yet."
Shen Yuan looked at the two in front of him and suddenly laughed.
"You guys..."
"When dealing with matters, you have to learn to think from another angle."
"Whether Qiyun Valley should become an affiliate of the Shen Family, shouldn’t that be Fellow Daoist Pei’s concern?"
"Why should our Shen Family worry about this matter?"
Upon hearing these words, the two were stunned.
Seeing this, Shen Yuan continued, "If Qiyun Valley still clings to the dignity of a former Golden Core influence and is unwilling to become an affiliate of our Shen Family, then do not force it."
"Protect them, give them a place to stand, and this master-disciple affection is considered repaid."
"After all, back then it was Pei Zhao who was good to the Shen Family and Wen’an, not Qiyun Valley."
"Qiyun Valley once even wanted to kill Wen’an, to destroy our Shen Family."
Pausing briefly, Shen Yuan added, "If Qiyun Valley is willing to become an affiliate of the Shen Family, then treat them normally, there’s nothing to worry about here."
Upon hearing this, Shen Wenxing and Shen Li exchanged a glance, both showing a wry smile.
"It seems, some things require stepping outside of the situation to see clearly."
"Son and Li’Er were too caught up in it."
Saying this, Shen Wenxing changed the topic, "Then I will have Brother Chongming personally meet Elder Pei and ask for his advice?"
As Shen Yuan nodded, Shen Chongming also arrived at the Black Water Pavilion.
"Father, Grandfather."
After cupping his hands in salute, he sat down on his own.
"Xiuzhuo said he saw you and Li’Er outside the manor, yet I didn’t see you go to the manor, so I thought you must have come to the Black Water Pavilion."
Shen Wenxing glanced at him and spoke, "Have the people from Luoxia Mountain left?"
Shen Chongming poured himself a cup of tea and took a sip, "A few days ago, I asked Elder Luo Yao to find a Daoist companion for Xiuzhuo."
"The woman Elder Luo brought today is the one, Father must have seen her, right?"
Mentioning this, Shen Wenxing instantly recalled the words he had heard from Shen Xiuzhuo on the way.
"Hmph!"
"You’ve truly raised a good son!"
Shen Chongming was taken aback by this inexplicable scolding, looking at his father in confusion.
