Chapter 429: Chapter 213: Golden Core Flood Dragon Corpse (Part 5)

The shape of this magical artifact should resemble a handleless narrow-necked wine jug, with ears on both sides, each ear having a copper ring.

Based on this speculation, combined with the bottom of the bottle in his hand, Shen Wen’an realized that he probably only obtained a fifth, or even less, of the entire magical artifact.

“I’ll take this.”

Suppressing his thoughts, he directly stored the bronze fragment into his storage bag.

The Centipede Leader was indifferent to this.

Shen Wen’an had helped it a lot this time, so a fragment of a broken magical artifact was a token of gratitude.

“Head immediately to Yunshui City now.”

“The demon beasts outside the poisonous miasma haven’t been completely killed by me before, and those who escaped might bring reinforcements upon their return.”

“It’s not safe to stay here long.”

The Centipede Leader lifted its head, looking reluctantly at the place where it had lived for two hundred years, and nodded slightly.

“Then I’ll be off, take care…”

After saying this, it rolled up a poisonous mist and flew towards Yunshui City.

Shen Wen’an watched its figure disappear into the horizon, and without lingering, he also used his sword control to head to the Western Wilderness.

…

In the ancestral hall at Yunshui City.

Shen Chongming held a teacup, his gaze sweeping over the stewards of various affiliated families sitting below.

Beside him, wearing a moon white long skirt with her hair casually tied at the back of her head, Shen Li sat quietly, occasionally kicking the snoring Golden Toad next to her with her feet.

The scene was silent, and the atmosphere was very oppressive.

However, among the many stewards of affiliated families present, most of them were not greatly worried.

Since the last time the two major clans were brutally massacred, they have strictly restrained their clansmen.

Moreover, in the past two years, several families have been busy expanding their territories, managing those spirit fields and ore veins, with few illegal activities.

But this did not include the patriarch of the Xingyang Liu Family, Liu Jing.

Upon learning that one of his unappreciated daughters had the Shen Family’s bloodline, Liu Jing was genuinely excited for several days, starting to plan how to compensate Liu Qingfeng and his sister, and secretly sent people to inquire when the main family intended to propose marriage in Xingyang City.

But before he could be happy for a few days, news arrived.

It said that Liu Yiran was able to receive the favor of Lord Chongxu because she took advantage of his drunkenness and climbed into bed with him.

Lord Chongxu had no intention of marrying her.

Upon hearing this, Liu Jing was both ashamed and frightened!

He was well aware that Liu Yiran’s action would inevitably arouse suspicion from the main family, suspecting that he, the Liu Family patriarch, was orchestrating schemes from behind.

The siblings’ identities were already not to be disclosed, and after the main family investigated, even if they knew it wasn’t under his directive, they would surely uncover the incident from back then.

What worried Liu Jing more was whether the main family’s investigation would uncover more?

Filled with anxiety and unease, Liu Jing was on tenterhooks at this moment.

“Patriarch, please forgive me.”

“I apologize for being late.”

A figure hastily arrived from outside the ancestral hall, Zhao Tuan entered the hall and quickly bowed in salute.

Shen Chongming glanced at him without any hint of blame on his face, calmly said:

“Have a seat first.”

“Is there something happening in Anyang City?”

After sitting down, Zhao Tuan cupped his hands and said, “Cultivators from Fushan Country have recently been frequently raiding our Shen Family frontier villages and towns.”

“After consulting with Miss Shen You, we have relocated the common people from the frontier villages and towns to the hinterland of Anyang as instructed by the patriarch.”

“The cultivators under your command are only stationed at the border and have not crossed it.”

“It’s just unfortunate that the land and several spirit fields there can’t be cultivated.”

Shen Chongming nodded and did not ask more questions.

Setting down the teacup in his hand, he straightened his posture and looked at everyone, saying: “The reason for having you all here today is to announce an important matter.”

Upon hearing this, everyone held their breath.

Shen Chongming continued, “Master Lu of the Shen Family Clan Court is now advanced in years and has resigned from the position of Clan Chief.”

“Next, Shen Li will temporarily assume the position of Clan Chief of the Shen Family Clan Court.”

Upon hearing this, the stewards of several affiliated families present looked in shock at the serene young girl beside him.

The existence of Shen Li was considered a secret within the Shen Family.

Of those present, apart from Zhao Tuan who might have heard of Shen Li, the others probably hadn’t even heard her name, let alone that she was Shen Wenyan’s daughter.

Facing everyone’s gaze, Shen Li slowly stood up and said in a gentle voice:

“Li’er is young and inexperienced. In taking charge of the Clan Court, I will need guidance from all the seniors here in the future.”

Seeing her graceful and composed manner, the stewards of several family members let out a sigh of relief.

This seemingly harmless girl should be easier to get along with compared to that rigid and pedantic old man Lu Zhiyuan, right?

“Certainly, certainly!”

“We welcome the new Clan Chief.”

Several people smiled as they bowed and saluted.

“Since the patriarch has allowed Li’er to take over the position of Clan Chief, there are some rules I must inform you of in advance.”

Before they had long to rejoice, Shen Li spoke solemnly.

Everyone quickly stifled their smiles, exchanged glances, and then all held their breath, watching her intently.

“It has been over eighty years since the Immortal Sect descended, during which your families have flourished under the Shen Family’s protection, gaining considerable strength.”

“In recent years, with the Southern Border invasion and significant shifts in circumstances, I’ve heard that you have also been accelerating expansion and claiming the spirit fields and ore veins in the surrounding areas.”

As she mentioned this, some among those seated showed slight changes in their expressions.

However, before they could think further, Shen Li continued:

“This is good.”

“Li’er has discussed with the patriarch and there are the following changes, please listen carefully.”

Everyone hurriedly suppressed their thoughts and listened attentively, afraid of missing any critical information.

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