Chapter 393: Chapter 207: The Array Shattered, Catastrophe Descends!

Shen Wen’an nodded immediately.

He naturally wouldn’t intervene in such matters.

After discussing a few more matters, Shen Wenxing said, “Sister-in-law is pregnant and has been weary from the journey, it’s better to go back and rest soon.”

“There’s a residence on the western side of the estate. I’ve had it prepared for you and sister-in-law to stay in.”

Before this, Shen Wen’an spent most of his time cultivating at Black Water Pavilion.

After Wei Qiuling arrived, they stayed in the guest room of Shen Yuan’s courtyard.

A while ago, Yunshui City expanded, and Shen Wenxing had already arranged for several courtyards to be built along the estate, reserving places for his descendants.

In the future, when the family grows larger, the expansion tasks will fall to Shen Chongming and the others.

The couple stood, cupped their hands, and left the residence.

…

Mountain Foot Academy.

A string of exquisite copper bells hung within the pavilion with flying eaves and upturned corners.

A sudden breeze arose, causing the tassel below the copper bells to sway and emit a crisp ringing sound.

Before the three-foot table, Shen Chongxuan looked up at the copper bells, then lowered his head to pour tea for Shen Chongming and himself.

“Brother Ming, did you see the wonders of the mountains and waters during your trip to Danzhou?”

Shen Chongming picked up the teacup in front of him, took a sip, and said with a faint smile, “It’s not much different from Yangnao Land.”

“Only the mountains are a bit larger and more beautiful.”

“I see,” Shen Chongxuan replied in a deep voice, with a hint of sadness, “In the many handbooks left by Ah Die, he mentioned the beauty of Qishan and the wonders of Fallen Immortal Lake.”

“Brother… I really wish to see them.”

Hearing this, Shen Chongming paused slightly, his teacup almost at his lips, and looked at him with a peculiar expression.

Meeting his gaze, Shen Chongxuan smiled slightly, “Rest assured, Brother Ming, I won’t follow in Ah Die’s footsteps.”

Shen Chongming breathed a slight sigh of relief and drank the tea in his cup in one go.

“Is Xuan twenty-one this year?”

Shen Chongxuan was momentarily stunned before nodding.

“At this age, before the descent of the Immortal Sect, one should have been ready to get married and start a family.”

“Is there a woman Xuan holds dear in your heart? Let your brother know.”

Shen Chongming looked at him with a gossipy expression.

“Well… Affairs with Academic Palace Academy have been keeping me busy, and I barely have time for other matters.”

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Shen Chongming’s face.

As a cultivator in the Fetal Breathing Realm, his perception is incredibly sharp.

Although Shen Chongxuan masked his brief hesitation well, it couldn’t escape his eyes.

Sensing not much emotional fluctuation within, Shen Chongming guessed that his brother might indeed have someone in mind, but it wasn’t love yet.

“Does Xuan consider me an outsider?”

“Between brothers, we can talk about personal matters.”

With a somewhat struggling expression, Shen Chongxuan thought for a moment before speaking, “Brother Ming, you misunderstand, I’m not purposely hiding anything.”

“It’s just… just that fallen blossoms don’t know the intentions of flowing water, I don’t want to speak out and add burden.”

Hearing this, the smile on Shen Chongming’s face grew wider.

“Then let me guess…”

“Is the woman an ordinary noble family’s lady?”

Shen Chongxuan stayed silent.

“Are you worried that if you mention it, the Shen Family will propose a marriage, and that woman’s family, due to the Shen Family’s current status, won’t dare refuse?”

“Thereby making the marriage less ideal?”

Listening to his words, Shen Chongxuan was a little taken aback, then smiled and shook his head.

“Brother Ming is testing me.”

Shen Chongming burst out laughing.

“Xuan, don’t worry, I’ll tell you directly.”

“Regarding your marriage, Lady Hu instructed that the Shen Family won’t force anything.”

“I’ve consulted with Father and Third Uncle; even if Xuan is interested in an ordinary woman without a Spirit Root, the family won’t object.”

“Can you share it with me at ease now?”

Shen Chongxuan picked up the teapot before him and poured tea for himself and Shen Chongming.

“Years ago, when I went to Lincang County to organize the Academy’s affairs, I encountered a group of great scholars at Mingquan Academy in Celestial Chapter City who challenged me.”

“The teacher once said that he and Ah Die also debated with those scholars at Mingquan Academy; I naturally wasn’t afraid.”

“After a sharp exchange of words, those so-called great scholars all lost the debate.”

“Just as I thought old-school scholars were no match, a refined young attendant beside one of the great scholars wanted to debate with me.”

Hearing this, Shen Chongming’s expression turned a little peculiar.

Seeing this, Shen Chongxuan quickly explained, “That attendant was a young woman disguised as a boy, named Zhantai Yujing.”

“Oh?”

Shen Chongming was somewhat surprised and said, “The Zhantai surname is quite renowned in Lincang County.”

Shen Chongxuan nodded, “Her ancestor, Zhantai Wujiu, authored ’Dream Splendor Record,’ highly esteemed by our teacher.”

“Before Brother and Third Uncle went to Danzhou, I also went to Celestial Chapter City intending to borrow the Zhantai family’s ’Great Dream Sword Scripture,’ but unfortunately, I was blocked by the disciples of Tingfeng Valley and couldn’t fulfill my wish.”

After some thought, Shen Chongming smiled, “So, how does Xuan find this Zhantai Yujing?”

Shen Chongxuan pondered for a long time before giving an evaluation.

“A remarkable woman of our age, learned and boundless by the old and new conventions.”

Hearing this, Shen Chongming laughed.

It’s said that literati often belittle each other; for Shen Chongxuan to give such high praise to Zhantai Yujing, the woman must truly have extraordinary talents.

More importantly, she seems to share a similar path to his brother; it might be worth matching them together.

“Tingfeng Valley turned out to be rather trivial…”

“Xuan, prepare today, tomorrow after I’m done with other matters, we’ll go together to visit Celestial Chapter City again.”

“Let’s see if Tingfeng Valley will try to stop us again.”

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