My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 304 Battle
It's no use regretting it now.

There's no going back in this world.

All that the patriarch of the Shen family can do now is try his best to mend the rift between the other party and the Shen family.

"Changchuan, how are you doing in the Longxiao Sect? With your current talent, the sect leader You Longzi must value you highly."

The patriarch of the Shen family casually started a conversation.

"It's alright. My master does value me and has already accepted me as his personal disciple."

"Ah, is this true?"

"You're quite modest. Pick out a gift later as a family celebration for your becoming a disciple of that master."

I asked a few simple questions to understand the situation.
They also chatted for a while.

The Shen family patriarch didn't continue the conversation, deciding to use this opportunity to build rapport through casual conversation.

Nothing is too much or too little.

"When Shen Zhengming attacked you before, the property he seized totaled 70,000 spirit stones. I personally contributed another 80,000 to make a total of 150,000 spirit stones, which were used to exchange for cultivation resources within the family for your cultivation."

"I just didn't expect that you had already advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, so the batch of rare and precious materials that were originally chosen for you as compensation are probably no longer of much use to you."

After thinking it over, I think you should choose for yourself.

Between talking,

The patriarch of the Shen family handed a list to Shen Changchuan.

"This... Ancestor, there's no need for that."

"The matter of Shen Zhengming is a personal grudge between me and him. The 70,000 spirit stones obtained from the confiscation of his property are enough. It is not necessary for the ancestor to spend money."

Shen Changchuan took the list.
Instead of immediately browsing the information, he hesitated for a moment before speaking.

Although Shen Changchuan is currently lacking in cultivation resources.

The spirit stones in his pocket had been completely used up while he was practicing second-tier spells.

Daily cultivation still requires one to meditate and absorb the spiritual energy that flows freely between heaven and earth.

As a result, his magical power level slowly climbed forward like a snail.

But Shen Changchuan was ultimately a man who clearly distinguished between gratitude and resentment.
What does Shen Zhengming's attack have to do with the ancestor? Why should he pay 80,000 spirit stones as compensation?

Shen Changchuan shook his head.

"What's the expense? Just take it."

"The ancestor compensated you out of his own pocket; there's a reason for it."

"The matter of Shen Zhengming is due to the old ancestor's poor discipline, which resulted in such a scoundrel."

"And most importantly, the culprit behind it, the old ancestor, was also unable to take it down."

"I can only offer you some spirit stones as compensation."

The patriarch of the Shen family sighed and spoke aloud.

Shen Changchuan remained silent.

He knew what the other person was talking about.

First Madam Zhou Yi!
The mastermind behind Shen Zhengming's assassination attempt!
Sending someone to assassinate a genius of the same clan—if it were anyone else, the Shen family patriarch would surely have torn them apart!

But the first wife, Zhou Yi, is not an option.

The other party has an amazing background.

Even the patriarch cannot act arbitrarily.

Therefore,
The 80,000 spirit stones he took out...
This is as compensation for this.

"In this life, we are not in control of our own destiny."

There will always be various entanglements, and I hope you can understand.

"These 80,000 spirit stones are yours to take."

The patriarch of the Shen family sighed again.

Although no one dared to defy him within the Shen Clan of Tiannan, and he was one of the strongest cultivators standing at the pinnacle of the cultivation world within the Tiannan Small Domain, he was a master of the Divine Travel Realm.

But this only applies to the Southern Region.

In the vast world of cultivation, they are ultimately nothing more than slightly larger ants.

Upon hearing this,

Shen Changchuan also let out a long sigh.

He deeply felt this way when he was weak and vulnerable.

But so what?
The weak are those who have no freedom.

This is why he works hard to cultivate and wants to reach a higher level.

Not talking about absolute freedom,
At least it can reduce some of the constraints the world places on itself.

"Then thank you for your kindness, Ancestor."

After a moment of silence, Shen Changchuan spoke.

He accepted the Shen family patriarch's offer. His gaze then fell upon the list before him.
line by line,

Rows and rows of cultivation resources
These are all items that cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage can use to enhance their abilities.

And Shen Changchuan's pupils,
At that moment, it shrank back sharply!

"These cultivation resources."

His heart,

My heart is pounding at this moment!

Shen Family Compound

Inside the reception hall.

The slightly overweight Shen family patriarch, Shen Fuxing, was sitting in the main seat.

Zhou Lingyun sat respectfully below, and began to speak eloquently.

"Clan Chief Shen, then I'll leave this matter to you!"

"I suppose the Shen family wouldn't care, would they?"

Zhou Lingyun's words sounded like a question.

However, one could still vaguely see his disdain for Shen Fuxing, who sat in the head seat, between his brows.

He never even addressed him as "uncle-in-law."

One can easily imagine what he was thinking.

"Hahaha! It is an honor for the Shen family to witness the skills of an immortal from the Central Plains."

"What's there to care about?"

"This is a rare and wonderful opportunity to broaden one's horizons!"

"In the end, the Shen family should thank you, Lingyun, for your guidance!"

Shen Fuxing said with a chuckle.

He seemed completely oblivious to the hint of disdain on Zhou Lingyun's face.

"It's wonderful that Chief Shen thinks this way."

"You were born in such a desolate place for cultivating immortality, and your knowledge is limited. I, Zhou Lingyun, am only here to give you some pointers because of my aunt."

"This is your only chance in your lifetime to come into contact with the higher-level cultivation methods of the Central Plains cultivation world."

"You're so lucky!"

Zhou Lingyun's expression was arrogant.

He readily accepted Shen Fuxing's flattery.

"Then I'll trouble Clan Chief Shen to take the trouble. Let's start the exchange meeting in three days!"

"Surely no one would refuse such a good deal?"

"Of course not, Young Master Zhou can rest assured."

Shen Fuxing happily assured him.

He seemed to think, "Just leave the matter to me."

Zhou Lingyun then stopped exchanging pleasantries and took his leave, departing from the main hall.

After a short while,

The smile that had been on Shen Fuxing's chubby face gradually disappeared, and his gaze became deep and unfathomable, as if he were lost in thought.

"Master, that boy's actions are likely ill-intentioned!"

But at this moment,

From the shadows behind him came a worried voice.

"This is normal."

"The so-called exchange battle is probably just to vent his anger and support his aunt, and to trample on the Shen family's reputation to satisfy his desire to show off."

"Young people always love the cheers of being the center of attention."

Shen Fuxing spoke calmly.

Just one glance,
That is, he saw through the proud young man's thoughts.

"In that case, sir, shall we do something about it?"

The person in the shadows hesitated before asking a question.

"Need not."

"What does it matter to me if the Shen family loses face?"

"Haven't I lost all my reputation outside a long time ago?"

"It's good to suppress them. It'll really curb their arrogance. Otherwise, they'll be eyeing the clan leader's position all the time. It saves us a lot of trouble."

(End of this chapter)