Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 542 - 232: Revisiting the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion

"However... before sir’s Divine Spirit recovers to its peak, brother should try not to summon him in front of outsiders."

"Otherwise, if sir’s Divine Spirit suffers any mishap, Brother Chongxuan’s Divine Spirit will also be implicated."

Shen Chongxuan looked inwardly at Lu Zhiyuan, who was sitting cross-legged in his Sea of Consciousness, and nodded slightly: "I will remember that."

Shen Li stood up and bowed slightly.

"Brother Chongxuan, you should get familiar with it first; Li’Er has some errands to run."

Upon leaving Shen Chongxuan’s small courtyard, Shen Li had just reached the front of the main residence grounds when she saw a staggering figure flying from the mountain below.

The figure was covered in blood, and even while flying in the air with Wind Manipulation, it appeared unstable, seeming as if it could fall from the sky at any moment.

Seeing this, Shen Li frowned slightly and flicked her hand, releasing a beam of Spirit Light to stabilize the person and safely bring them to the ground.

"Thank you, miss."

After landing, the cultivator spoke weakly.

"What happened?"

Seeing his aura so wan and his right arm bloodied and his chest bearing a bone-deep wound with a visibly beating heart, Shen Li immediately asked in a deep voice.

The cultivator clasped his hands: "Reporting to Miss, I was originally ordered to guard the mountain ruins, but last night, a group of mysterious cultivators tried to secretly infiltrate the ruins, triggering the array warning."

"Several of us went to check, but their strength was too overwhelming; we were scattered within moments, and most of our people were killed."

"Realizing something was wrong, we hurried back to report but encountered an ambush on the way."

"Many brothers who tried to escape with me were killed; I managed to return to the city by relying on several talismans."

Upon hearing this, Shen Li glanced at his wounds and, with a flash of light in her hand, retrieved several healing elixirs.

"Stabilize your injuries first, and come with me to see the Patriarch."

The cultivator respectfully accepted the elixirs, swallowed them, and then followed Shen Li into the residence.

In the courtyard, Shen Chongming was arranging for the Snow Wolf King to lead the younger generation of the Shen Family’s "Xiu" ranking to train at Seven Sages Mountain. When he saw Shen Li and the injured cultivator approaching, his brow furrowed instantly.

"Qiu Shun?"

"Weren’t you supposed to be at the mountain ruins?"

"How did you end up so injured?"

The cultivator named Qiu Shun, after swallowing the healing elixir, had slightly regained his complexion and hurriedly clasped his hands: "Reporting Patriarch, last night a group infiltrated the ruins. We were overwhelmed, and all brothers guarding the ruins likely perished."

All perished?

Shen Chongming’s expression turned grave.

The last time his grandfather Shen Yuan instructed him to focus on defending the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion, he had dispatched several clan members whose strength had reached the Fetal Breathing Realm.

This Qiu Shun was among the clan members in the Early Stage of Fetal Breathing.

"How many are there on the opposing side?"

"Do you have any knowledge about their identity and strength?"

Shen Chongming pondered slightly before asking.

Qiu Shun awkwardly shook his head: "I beg forgiveness, Patriarch. The subordinate... as soon as I approached, I was repelled by a terrifying Sword Qi."

"Seeing so many brothers slain, I knew I was no match, so I tried to rush back to warn you, but then encountered another ambush near the foothills..."

Shen Chongming listened with a somber face but did not voice any blame.

"Go and heal your injuries first."

The injuries on Qiu Shun did appear quite severe, so it was best to let him recuperate quickly.

After he left, Shen Li spoke solemnly: "Grandfather said there are secrets within the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion; they must not be discovered."

"Brother Chongming, we must go immediately to check."

Shen Chongming nodded, ready to go to the mountain personally.

"The opponent’s strength and numbers are unknown; Brother Chongming should stay home to oversee everything. Li’Er can handle the Dragon Tamer’s Mansion situation."

Shen Li stopped him from proceeding.

Currently, Shen Wenxing and Shen Wen’an were both in retreat, and as the patriarch of the Shen Family, Shen Chongming must avoid peril; any accident would leave the Shen Family without a leader.

"But you..."

Shen Chongming was about to speak when Shen Li smiled faintly: "Brother Chongming, rest assured. I can now control my own aura, and as long as no one investigates closely, there will be no problem."

"Moreover, Li’Er intends to search for something in the mountain."

The Golden Toad previously stated that Shen Li’s identity as possessor of the Gu Spirit Sacred Body must never be exposed.

This was also the reason why Shen Li had never left the Shen Family over the years.

However, now that she had enough power on the Witch Cultivator path, she could conceal her Spirit Body’s presence, allowing her the opportunity to venture out.

Shen Chongming, seeing this, thought briefly and did not persuade further.

Shen Li’s temperament was mature enough, and she was thoughtful, unlikely to act recklessly.

"White Wolf King."

Turning to look at the White Wolf King beside him, Shen Chongming called out.

The moon-white giant wolf approached with a deep voice: "Patriarch."

"I need you to accompany Li’Er to the mountain. If danger arises, do not try to be heroic; ensure Li’Er’s safety."

The White Wolf King nodded slightly, then came to Shen Li’s side.

"Miss, please climb onto my back."

Shen Li shook her head slightly: "I shall also take Xiao Jin and Xiao Yin with me."

As she spoke, her figure floated gracefully like an immortal, flying toward Hidden Dragon Mountain.

The Golden Toad and Silver Thread Centipede behind her also followed, riding on demon wind.

"Patriarch, the little demon is off."

White Wolf King turned and said briefly, before flying toward the mountain, chasing after Shen Li.

...

Deep within the vast mountains, ancient trees thrived, clouds and mist intertwined, hiding a secluded valley. Ruined buildings lay concealed among the weeds and shrubs, massive stone tablets and collapsed majestic halls seemed to recount the past glory of this place.