Free Web NovelChapter 706: Chapter 259: Inner Five Elements Cultivation System
Facing Shen Wen’an, Shen Chongxu told a lie.
The main reason was he did not want him to worry.
"Now that you’re free, are you planning to return to Yunshui City with Third Uncle, or continue to stay in the Southern Territories?"
Surprisingly, Shen Wen’an did not expect Shen Chongxu to lie and changed the topic, asking.
"I’ll stay in the Southern Territories, uncle."
"The current situation is unpredictable, and if I can obtain some information early in the Southern Territories, it should be helpful for the Shen Family."
"Additionally, Sister Li’er once asked me to help her find some Witchcraft and Gu Secret Skills and Gu Insects. I didn’t expect to be captured by that bald monk Hong Ye as soon as I arrived in the Southern Territories. It’s been almost a year now, and I’ve found nothing."
Shen Wen’an nodded, without further persuasion.
"You should be more careful in the Southern Territories, especially watch out for Jianan Temple."
"That group of bald monks recently attacked your elder brother. If it weren’t for Third Uncle getting some opportunities, your elder brother would likely end up like Chonghong back then, crippled by that group of monks."
"Is my elder brother alright?" Shen Chongxu asked, concerned.
Shen Wen’an lowered his head: "No need to worry, before I came, he had already gone into seclusion; by now, he should have almost recovered."
Upon hearing these words, Shen Chongxu breathed a sigh of relief, and then respectfully asked: "How is Xiubai these days?"
"Is his cultivation going smoothly?"
Shen Wen’an nodded: "Everything at home is fine."
The uncle and nephew chatted for a moment, Shen Chongxu also knew the current situation was tense, and Third Uncle was the only Golden Core cultivator in the family, he couldn’t stay away too long.
"Third Uncle, these are Spirit Crystals and Elixirs I obtained from that bald monk Hong Ye during this period."
"Wait a moment, please."
A flash of light appeared in his hand. After taking out over a thousand Spirit Crystals and a large number of Elixirs, Shen Chongxu also took out over ten Jade Scrolls in one go, copying many Techniques, Secret Techniques, and Cultivation Techniques of Jianan Temple into them.
Additionally, he also engraved the Secret Technique [Demon’s Arrival] on a separate Jade Scroll.
"[Demon’s Arrival] is an ancient secret technique; I had explained its effects on the way here."
"This technique is extremely dangerous. After taking it back, tell Grandpa to use it with caution among the family members."
"These are all the Secret Technique skills from Jianan Temple and others, although not suitable for cultivation, they can be used as a reference. After comprehending them, one can also understand some methods of cultivation. Take them all back with you, Third Uncle."
Shen Wen’an received the Jade Scrolls, put everything into the Storage Bag, and took out a Lower Grade Magical Artifact Long Sword, injecting three strands of pure Cyan Lotus Sword Intent into it.
"Take this sword with you."
"The three Sword Intents within it can withstand my strongest sword strike at the moment."
"If you encounter danger, it can be used to save your life."
Shen Chongxu carefully stored the long sword in the Storage Bag.
"Third Uncle, you should head back."
Shen Wen’an nodded, gently patted his shoulder: "Be sure to stay safe."
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Yunshui City.
A deep explosion sound erupted from the courtyard behind the manor, followed by a large amount of black smoke rising from the yard.
"Cough, cough..."
"Failed again!"
With a face covered in dust, Shen Xiubai furrowed his brows, looking at the shattered pearl fragments scattered on the ground.
Beside him, He Zhongyi also looked helpless.
For the past two days, he had been working with Shen Xiubai, trying to refine the pearl into a Magical Artifact while engraving an Array Pattern on its surface.
They had researched it in advance, and theoretically, there was no problem.
But once they started refining, the same explosive situation always occurred.
"You two, making such a noise every day, are you trying to demolish the house?"
"You’ve nearly scared Yunran out of her wits!"
The two were staring at the debris in a daze when Shen Wenping slowly approached, scolding them.
"Auntie..."
Shen Xiubai apologized with a cupped hand gesture.
He Zhongyi, standing beside, also smiled and supported his mother’s arm, saying: "Mother, don’t be angry..."
Shen Wenping chuckled: "I’m not angry, just telling you two to keep it down."
Scanning the chaotic surroundings, she changed her tone: "What, failed again?"
He Zhongyi sighed helplessly and nodded: "My son and Xiubai researched it thoroughly for a long time; according to our theory, it should work..."
"But each trial ends in an explosion, which is truly perplexing."
Shen Wenping laughed: "I don’t understand these things either, so I won’t disturb you."
"My son should know, if one person can’t figure something out, two can think together."
"If two can’t figure it out, a group can think together."
"When I managed the Shen family’s business back then, I would often have the subordinates freely discuss their thoughts on certain matters."
"During most of the time, their ideas might not make sense, but there’s a chance someone might say something enlightening."
After saying this, Shen Wenping turned and walked towards the distant kitchen.
Gazing at his mother’s back, He Zhongyi pondered.
"Uncle Zhongyi, I think Auntie’s words were correct."
"Though the cultivators in the clan might not understand Artifact Refining or Array patterns, there might be details we overlooked."
"Why not invite others to discuss, which is better than repeatedly failing."
Speaking of which, Shen Xiubai smiled bitterly: "The pearls Third Grandpa brought back are almost wasted."
He Zhongyi nodded: "Alright, let’s find some cultivators in the Fetal Breathing Realm to take a look."
Currently, the two had no other way to improve, so they decided to follow the mother’s suggestion to see if others had different insights.
In the following days, they invited cultivators like Mu Yan, Mu Chang, and others who had reached the Fetal Breathing Realm to observe their refining process.
