Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 359 - 201: People of the Underworld

After the four paid their respects, they turned into four streams of light and flew into the distance.

Seeing the figures of the four vanish, Wei Qiuling softly said, "Let’s go, Master happens to want to meet you."

The two figures flashed, heading towards the Sect on Luoxia Mountain.

...

Black Water Pond Manor.

After taking a sip of tea, Shen Wenxing slowly put down the teacup and looked across at Shen Chongming:

"Both the Chen Family and the Shi Family have been handled, but we still need to choose two affiliated families to fill the vacancies."

"Xingyang City is still being managed by your Uncle Zhao."

"Your Uncle Zhao is getting on in age; we can’t let him worry too much."

Shen Chongming nodded with a smile, "Dad can arrange things as you see fit."

"Hmm?" Shen Wenxing responded, somewhat perplexed, "Aren’t all the family’s matters being handled by you now?"

"Besides, your old man’s vision isn’t that great."

"The Chen Family and Shi Family were chosen by your old man, resulting in near-disaster."

"This time, you pick."

Picking up the teacup in front of him, Shen Wenxing leisurely took a sip, feeling quite content.

He suddenly remembered why the old man didn’t want to listen to family matters at all when he handed over the Patriarch position.

Once those headache-inducing problems are set aside, there’s no desire to pick them up again.

Though his son handles matters more aggressively and ruthlessly, he manages well and there’s no need to worry.

In this way, he was even less inclined to interfere unnecessarily.

He believed that the Shen Family would develop better under his son’s hands.

Shen Chongming naturally noticed that his father already entertained thoughts of being a hands-off shopkeeper and laughed lightly as he said, "Youran is about to give birth, and I am also about to reach the Qi Cultivation Perfection Realm."

"Afterward, I need to retreat for breakthrough. Even if you want to be a hands-off shopkeeper, you should at least wait until I surpass Fetal Breathing, shouldn’t you?"

After pondering for a while, Shen Wenxing could only reluctantly agree.

"Then it’s settled; once you break through Fetal Breathing, I will pass the position of the Patriarch to you."

"In the remaining days, I can also urge your mother to cultivate well."

"Recently, Hundred Refinements Valley sent a batch of standard armor and weaponry, and when I have free time, I can create a group of Body Cultivator Clan Soldiers for the family."

Shen Chongming nodded, then rose to bow and said, "I will go to the Academy now; Chongxuan told me a few days ago he had something to discuss."

Shen Wenxing waved his hand, "Go ahead."

...

At the Mountain Foot Academy, when Shen Chongming arrived, he found Lu Zhiyuan and Shen Chongxuan discussing something in the pavilion.

Seeing him arrive, the two paid their respects.

After returning their courtesy, Shen Chongming sat down and said, "I just heard you and Chongxuan discussing Sword Skill, may I know..."

Shen Chongxuan glanced at Lu Zhiyuan and then saluted, "Big brother, Chongxuan believes that Literary Dao Cultivators relying solely on Literary Qi are somewhat limited."

"The master says that technique must be specialized to achieve excellence."

Lu Zhiyuan picked up the topic, "Nowadays, the worldwide growth of Literary Qi is robust, and the strength of Literary Dao Cultivators is continuously increasing."

"I have studied the legacy left by Ah Nu and am trying to create some techniques suitable for Literary Dao Cultivators."

He paused for a moment and continued, "The Literary Dao Spiritual Soldier I deployed the other day allows Literary Dao Cultivators to use techniques without relying on a Lifebound Character."

"Moreover, with methods like Literary Courage Tremble created by Ah Nu, plus my continuous understanding, they should adequately empower Literary Dao Cultivators."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Chongxuan bowed and said, "Master’s view is too one-sided."

"Before you and Father created the Literary Dao, scholars also practiced the Six Arts besides reading."

"Chongxuan merely thinks that allowing Literary Dao Cultivators to cultivate Sword Skill while developing their Literary Heart internally can provide an additional means to confront enemies."

"If we Literary Dao Cultivators rely solely on Literary Qi, we might face obstacles everywhere under special circumstances, becoming useless scholars."

Lu Zhiyuan turned contemplative upon hearing this.

Shen Chongxuan continued, "Even Immortal Dao Cultivators must study the Hundred Skills of Cultivation, so Literary Dao Cultivators shouldn’t narrow their path."

After saying this, he looked at Shen Chongming, his gaze revealing his wish for some persuasion help.

After pondering, Shen Chongming concluded that Shen Chongxuan’s perspective was indeed farsighted enough.

Currently, Literary Dao is in its infancy, and its offensive measures aren’t yet understood by other cultivators, yielding surprising effects in conflict.

But as more Literary Dao Cultivators emerge and make a mark in the Cultivation Realm, their methods will certainly be scrutinized thoroughly.

Additionally cultivating Sword Skill is indeed advantageous for combat.

"Is the master concerned that Literary Dao Cultivators practicing Sword Skill will affect their Literary cultivation?"

Lu Zhiyuan nodded slightly.

He always believed that cultivation must be specialized to go farther.

Diverting attentions may result in mediocrity.

Seeing this, Shen Chongming casually smiled, "Though I don’t practice Literary Dao, I often listen to Chongxuan speak of refining the Literary Heart."

"Sword Skill is an external cultivation, intended to challenge the mind and temper willpower."

"Literary Dao Cultivators practicing Sword Skill could potentially promote the cohesion of the Literary Heart."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Chongxuan smoothly picked up the conversation, "Chongxuan frequently consults Third Uncle about Sword Skill in recent years, and feels that it significantly aids Literary Heart cohesion."

Listening to the brothers’ persuasion, Lu Zhiyuan suddenly laughed.

"Alright, alright, practice Sword Skill then."

"However, the innovation of Literary Dao Techniques must not fall behind."

He looked sternly at Shen Chongxuan:

"Indeed, as you said, the Literary Dao must not be narrow."

"I collaborated with your father to create the Literary Dao, which is now like a fledgling eagle eagerly waiting to be fed."