Chapter 375 Shi Xuan: In Time, You Will Naturally Understand
“Rise.”
Chu Feng spoke lightly, and under Bing Yan’s presiding, the master-recognition ceremony was smoothly completed.
Shi Xuan sat at the very end of the banquet. From beginning to end, Chu Feng never mentioned anything about cultivation methods.
After the banquet ended, Fang Mu led Shi Xuan to choose a courtyard to live in. He also instructed him that if he wished to consult the master about cultivation, he should only go to the chief’s residence after the sun was high in the sky.
Hearing this instruction, Shi Xuan subconsciously asked, “Senior brother, why must it be after the sun is high?”
“Because before that, master has not yet awakened. In the entire Wendao Academy, only two people dare disturb him while he sleeps.”
Fang Mu spoke with a serious expression.
“Thank you for telling me, senior brother.”
Shi Xuan cupped his hands slightly toward Fang Mu.
“We are fellow disciples; there is no need for courtesy. What master values most is not how strong we are, but whether we are united and brotherly.”
At these words, Fang Mu could not help but smile faintly. In the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, for the first time he felt the warmth of home.
Shi Xuan nodded, watching Fang Mu leave.
The next morning, before dawn, Shi Xuan rose early to seek a place with denser spiritual energy to cultivate.
He began wandering around Miaomiao Mountain, soon encountering many senior brothers and sisters diligently cultivating.
Seeing the frightening auras radiating from each of them, Shi Xuan sighed inwardly: Miaomiao Mountain truly deserves its reputation as a gathering place for heaven’s proud geniuses. Each of these people, placed within the Great Abyss Sacred Dynasty, had the qualifications to compete for the position of Holy Son.
Especially Senior Sister Qin—her strength surpassed even several of the dynasty’s candidate Holy Sons.
He indeed had not come to the wrong place. Immediately, he chose a quiet spot to cultivate until the sun was high, then made his way to the chief’s residence.
Upon entering, Shi Xuan saw master seated at the main seat, savoring tea.
“Disciple Shi Xuan greets master.”
“No need for ceremony.”
Chu Feng beckoned him over with a wave. “Come, join me for tea.”
“Yes.”
Everything on Miaomiao Mountain felt fresh and novel to Shi Xuan.
Last night’s banquet had nearly caused him to break through to the True Fate realm. If not for knowing that cultivating the Miscellaneous Dao Institute’s method would awaken a divine body, he would have already advanced.
After a cup of tea, Shi Xuan took the initiative to ask, “Master, what method do you intend to pass on to me?”
All the disciples present turned curious gazes toward Chu Feng.
Each time master guided a disciple, he would reveal a method none of them had ever seen. Everyone would also learn much from their fellow disciples.
Chu Feng smiled and said, “No hurry. First, have someone investigate the Shi family, your fiancées, and the misdeeds committed by your Shi clan disciples these past years.”
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Shi Xuan was full of question marks. Yesterday, master had said he was a great villain of fate, which had left him puzzled the entire night.
Now, why was he being told to do such things again?
How could Chu Feng not see through the thoughts in this boy’s heart? He sipped his tea and said slowly, “Before one seeks to change destiny, he must first know who his opponents truly are. If you do not even understand the children of fate you will face, how can you suppress them one by one and ultimately tread the supreme path?”
Only then did Shi Xuan come to sudden realization. “Disciple thanks master for the guidance.”
Chu Feng continued, “Later, have Cai Chen take my token to the registry office to handle your identity records. Then the two of you will go down the mountain together to take care of this matter. After all, Cai Chen also needs to descend the mountain to reunite with his wife.”
Upon hearing this, both men stood at once and said in unison, “Yes.”
…
An hour later.
In Wendao City.
Xu Caichen and Shi Xuan walked shoulder to shoulder along the street. The former, dressed in the attire of a Wendao Academy deacon, drew countless gazes along the way.
“Junior brother, where are your Shi family members located?”
Shi Xuan replied, “Our Shi family members should be waiting at the Dragon Gate Inn.”
Xu Caichen: “Alright, then let us first go to the Dragon Gate Inn. After that, I will go meet my wives and Hanlin.”
Shi Xuan curiously asked, “Senior brother, you also have children?”
“That is correct.”
Xu Caichen nodded. “This matter is a long story…”
Hiss—
After hearing Xu Caichen’s experiences, Shi Xuan instinctively gave him a thumbs up.
“Senior brother Xu, you are truly a model for our generation, to rise from a mere scholar to become a prodigy of Wendao Academy.”
These words were not flattery. Even for himself, it would be impossible to ascend from an ordinary mortal to a cultivator of the Spirit Nurturing realm in less than twenty years.
“Compared to first senior brother and second senior brother, my experience is nothing. Ahead lies the Dragon Gate Inn.”
Xu Caichen spoke as he strode quickly toward the inn.
As soon as the two entered, the waiter came forward and asked respectfully, “Honored guests, what important business brings you here?”
Shi Xuan said calmly, “I came to find my family. There is no need for you to guide us.”
“Yes, sir.”
This waiter had worked in Wendao City for several years and understood at once. The young man before him was clearly a new disciple of Wendao Academy. His eyes carried a hint of envy.
The two passed through the main hall and soon arrived at a separate courtyard in the back.
As they entered, disciples of the Shi clan immediately came forward. Fengshan Marquis asked, “Young master Xuan, have you entered the tutelage of the great sage of Qiankun?”
“I have already become master’s disciple. Ancestor Fengshan, I trouble you to return to the Shi family at once and investigate some matters for me. Be sure not to alert anyone while doing so.”
Shi Xuan did not put on airs because he had entered Chu Feng’s tutelage.
“Very well, no problem.”
Fengshan Marquis said excitedly, “I will take this good news back home.”
“No.”
Shi Xuan cut him off. “This news is to be told only to the clan head and certain key figures. I do not wish for outsiders to know too early.”
“Why?”
Fengshan Marquis asked in puzzlement, “Even if we wish to conceal it, it cannot be hidden for long.”
Shi Xuan smiled. “So long as the news is not revealed before you finish investigating these matters, that will suffice.”
“Oh?”
Fengshan Marquis looked curious. “What matter requires such caution, young master Xuan?”
Shi Xuan produced a jade slip, imprinting the information he wanted investigated with his spiritual sense, then handed it over.
Fengshan Marquis received the jade slip casually and asked, “Am I permitted to see this?”
“Of course, and it must be investigated personally by you. Do not overlook a single detail.” Shi Xuan’s expression was grave.
“Yes.”
Fengshan Marquis infused his spiritual sense into the jade slip. When he saw the contents, he froze in place.
“Young master Xuan, you cannot be jesting with me—asking me to investigate such things?”
Shi Xuan’s lips curved slightly. “Just investigate it. As for the reason, in time you will naturally understand.”
Hearing this, Fengshan Marquis nodded slightly. With confusion filling his heart, he remained where he stood.
After exchanging a few more words, Shi Xuan and Xu Caichen departed together.
Only then did the Shi clan members crowd around Fengshan Marquis and ask, “Ancestor, what exactly does young master Xuan want you to investigate?”
“What should not be asked, do not ask.”
Fengshan Marquis shouted, and at once everyone fell silent.
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