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

Chapter 59 Reflection

What does Wu Yuanzhi mean?

Shen Changchuan was halfway there when

With his head down and his expression calm, he showed no trace of the excitement and joy he had felt when he received the mage's inheritance.

He couldn't help but think about it.
This is because these power struggles in the feudal era were far too treacherous.

During the two and a half years he spent in the Shen family compound, he personally experienced its cruelty.

This is completely different from the office politics of my previous life.

Office politics, even the worst relationships, boil down to mutual dislike.

I can just quit and leave.

But in this world,

The intrigues and power struggles within these large families are so perilous that a single misstep can lead to utter ruin and destruction!
It was precisely because he felt the cruelty of the internal struggle within the family that Shen Changchuan decisively ran away and withdrew from that huge vortex.

He has a very clear understanding of himself.

Living in modern civilization, he had absolutely no experience of the power struggles within large families in the feudal era.

Even if the chances of escaping to another place are much fewer,

Cultivation resources can only be obtained entirely by oneself.

That's definitely better than someone suddenly being stabbed seven times in the back and committing suicide at some unknown time!
It is precisely because of this,
Faced with the unusual enthusiasm of Wu Yuanzhi, the head of the Wu family, whose strength and status far surpassed his own,
Shen Changchuan would be on guard.

They quickly made the decision to keep their distance.

Facing such an old fox,
Don't even think about making connections or anything like that.

Because you probably won't even know when he'll sell you off!

"Simply revealing the name of that thing would be enough to attract several Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to hunt it down."

Shen Changchuan carefully recalled every detail and every conversation he had with Wu Yuanzhi, the head of the Wu family.
At the same time, he kept pondering it in his mind.

"Is the thing he's referring to the Azure Essence Purifying Pill?"

"Did that sentence mean I was being warned that if I leaked the information, I would face an extremely terrible pursuit?"

"That's not wrong. The value of the Azure Essence Purifying Pill is no less than that of the Nascent Soul Pill. In fact, for some important figures, the Azure Essence Purifying Pill, which can improve the aptitude of their descendants, is even more precious than the Nascent Soul Pill!"

"Once the news leaks, even if I drag my cheap old man into it, it probably won't do much good."

Shen Changchuan felt a dark cloud hanging over him.

He knew this without Wu Yuanzhi reminding him.

Therefore, after obtaining the elixir, he had no intention of leaking the news, but rather intended to keep the secret to himself.

What puzzled Shen Changchuan was that...

This Jade Origin Pure Spirit Pill is so precious, yet Wu Yuanzhi didn't ask me for it and just let me take it.
It should be noted that its value is comparable to that of a Nascent Soul Pill, and is no less than that of a cultivator at the Nascent Soul level.

The other party's response was merely a verbal warning.
They didn't press or force him to hand over the pills.

strange,
This is too strange!

Could it be that the Wu family is so wealthy that they don't even care about a Nascent Soul Pill?

This is impossible!

"Unless, it's because the value of the Azure Essence Purifying Pill isn't as precious to them as they imagine."

"Or rather, the cost of losing that pill is far less serious than the potential consequences of forcing myself to question myself!"

Shen Changchuan vaguely felt that he had guessed something.

The large flag behind him played a significant role.

Although the father of this body, that is, the patriarch of the Shen clan, was like a stranger to the original owner of this body in the first half of his life,

Aside from occasional encounters during major holidays, that person is never around.

But Shen Changchuan was certain of one thing.

If he didn't have that identity, that hidden talisman, he would probably have disappeared into some unknown corner by now. Even if the Wu family didn't personally intervene, or if they launched a bounty on the black market or bribed a cultivator to attack him, it would still be a crisis he couldn't handle.

In the end, I owe you a debt of gratitude.
Shen Changchuan sighed softly.

Regarding that father of this body whom I have never met,
It has become more complicated.

"Perhaps it is precisely because they are wary of that identity that they dare not easily make a move against me."

"The reason they didn't force me to hand over the pills might be because they were afraid that if I lost such precious pills, I would tell others about it, leading to an even more terrible crisis for the Wu family?"

"It seems there's a big secret within the Wu family!"

In Shen Changchuan's mind,
Many thoughts flashed through my mind.

"Forget it, let's not worry about it."

"The gains from this trip have far exceeded my initial plans."

"Next, after helping Si Houqing finish the arena battle and obtaining the remaining seven high-grade Qi-inducing pills, let's go back as soon as possible."

"I always felt a sense of unease, as if something was about to happen."

Shen Changchuan thought to himself.

At the same time, I made up my mind to leave as soon as possible after resolving the last matter.

His figure then quickly disappeared down the street.

time flies,
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

Inside Wujiaji, at the center of a spacious building complex, a huge arena stands silently on the ground, high above the open sky.

Surrounding the ring were even higher stands.

Si Houqing and other leaders of the Chamber of Commerce had already arrived ahead of them.

The manager of another business association, Wanghu Chamber of Commerce, with whom the conflict arose, also arrived.

Upon meeting, the two exchanged barbs and spoke sarcastically.

A war of words ensued.

Neither side would back down in the argument, and neither gained the upper hand.

Finally, the leaders of the guilds announced that, in accordance with the practice of previous years, the dispute would be resolved through a ring battle.

"Huh? Fighting while concealing their faces?"

"No wonder they're associated with that merchant guild. Birds of a feather flock together; they can only hide like rats in the gutter!"

On the high platform,
The middle-aged manager of the Wanghu Chamber of Commerce looked at the figures representing the Sanhe Chamber of Commerce below, glanced disdainfully at Si Houqing on the other side, and said sarcastically.

At this moment, the one representing the Sanhe Trading Company took the stage.
It was naturally Shen Changchuan.

However, at this moment, he was wearing a bronze mask, a bamboo hat, and a long black robe, appearing completely covered up.

Their specific identity and appearance are obscured.

"Isn't this because someone's reputation for being a sore loser is so bad that nobody wants to believe them anymore?"

"My friend comes from a humble background and cannot withstand someone's furious revenge after a failure."

Instead of blaming others, it would be better to reflect on why someone's business has been run for so many years, yet they don't even trust complete strangers.

"Whether or not you are properly and seriously managing and operating the family business, don't just try to take shortcuts and ruin your reputation for petty gains, or you'll end up losing more than you gain."

Si Houqing was unhurried.
He spoke softly.

but,

His expression remained completely unchanged.

But what no one knew was...
At this moment, his heart was far from as calm as it appeared.

He regretted it.

　Yesterday's update was just 200 words short of 6,000 words. The author didn't abandon the story; I just took a day or two off to sort out my feelings. I'll resume updating later.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)