Chapter 376 Shi Xuan’s Head Turns a Little Green
Cultivation knows no months.
In the blink of an eye, one month passed.
On Miaomiao Mountain, Shi Xuan still had not received any cultivation method from master. Every day he held a copy of “Master Embracing Simplicity” and studied it like a hermit cultivator in seclusion.
This book was something Chu Feng casually gave him to read, yet Shi Xuan found it extremely profound. Each day he would seek master to ask about its difficult passages.
That noon, Shi Xuan, as usual, intended to consult master about questions in the book.
Just as he arrived at the chief’s residence gate, a familiar voice halted his steps.
“Junior brother Shi, your letter.”
Hearing this, Shi Xuan turned and saluted. “Thank you, senior brother Xu. You have finished teaching the disciples?”
Xu Caichen nodded. “Correct. It was my turn to lecture. Those youngsters are all holding in their breath, planning to call you senior brother in three years.”
With that, he handed a rather thick letter to Shi Xuan.
Shi Xuan accepted it and saw four large characters on the front: “To Shi Xuan Personally.” On the letter was also the Shi family’s unique seal.
He did not open it immediately but held it in his hand and walked into the residence alongside Xu Caichen.
“Master, mistress.”
The two entered and saluted Chu Feng and Bing Yan.
“Mm.”
Chu Feng responded lightly, signaling with his eyes for them to sit.
After sitting, Shi Xuan said, “Master, a letter has come from my family. It seems they have already completed the investigation.”
“Oh?”
Chu Feng’s interest rose. “Then read the contents first and tell us.”
“There is no need for delay.”
Shi Xuan produced the letter, dissolved the seal, and drew out the tightly folded pages, opening them before everyone.
All present were cultivators. With a single glance, they had read the contents.
What they saw left them startled.
Of nine fiancées, eight had already entangled themselves with other men, even using Shi family resources to support them. One man was entangled with three of his fiancées and had already become a minorly famous prodigy in the Northern Abyss.
The remaining fiancée had once annulled a betrothal with a former fiancé, doing so to cling to the great tree that was the Shi family.
After reading, everyone’s eyes toward Shi Xuan became odd. His long black hair, under the sunlight, seemed to reflect a faint greenish glow.
The youth whose innate sacred bone had been taken by Shi Xuan earlier had also entered the Dao Palace of the Northern Abyss Sacred Dynasty, now receiving instruction from a great sage.
Among all present, only Chu Feng remained calm. Everything was within his expectations.
Hiss—
After finishing, Shi Xuan gasped coldly. “Master, everything you said was true. What should this disciple do?”
Chu Feng smiled. “What do you want to do?”
Shi Xuan narrowed his eyes, a ruthless aura radiating from his body. But he quickly realized this was inappropriate and withdrew it.
“Master, this disciple wishes to suppress all these so-called children of fate.”
“Good.”
Chu Feng looked gratified. Since coming to the Xuantian Continent, he had yet to cultivate a great villain of fate.
“Since you intend to suppress them, then go forth and act. As your master, I will naturally impart to you supreme divine arts.”
At these words, Shi Xuan stood excitedly, then knelt to the ground.
“Disciple thanks master.”
“No need for thanks.”
With a slight lift of his hand, Chu Feng raised Shi Xuan back to his feet.
“You only need to remember, from this moment on, what stands behind you is not the Shi family, nor the Sacred Dynasty of the Great Abyss, but me.
As long as I remain, no one can devour your fate or suppress you.”
Though his tone was calm, the words struck Shi Xuan’s ears with immense force.
Perhaps only a peerless great sage like master could utter such domineering words in such an indifferent manner.
“This disciple will certainly strive to protect all that was originally mine.”
“Enough. Settle your heart first. In seven days, come here to receive your cultivation method.”
Chu Feng sensed the hostility lingering in Shi Xuan and knew the blow he suffered was heavy.
After all, how could a lofty genius tolerate others placing a green hat upon his head?
“Yes.”
Shi Xuan answered, then departed with the letter in hand.
Watching his figure fade, Xu Caichen could not help but ask, “Master, will junior brother be alright?”
Chu Feng smiled. “Do not worry. Xiao Xuan will not be defeated by such a minor setback.”
“But he must face so many children of fate in the future. I fear it will not be easy.”
Qin Qin, who rarely spoke, suddenly interjected.
Since her mastery of the World-Ending Eye, she had gained some understanding of fate.
With junior brother’s powerful fate, his opponents would naturally possess fate nearly equal to his.
This meant he would inevitably oppose several children of fate as strong as senior brother.
“What is this? Have you already begun thinking of hunting children of fate?”
Chu Feng teased lightly.
Han Ping and Fang Mu’s eyes lit up at once, their faces brimming with eagerness.
Qin Qin paused, then asked, “Master, are you saying this too is our opportunity?”
“Correct.”
Chu Feng lifted the wine cup on the table, took a sip, and said, “The so-called children of fate do not immediately rise to the realm and height of your senior brother. Along the way they will surely obtain countless opportunities.
We need only lock onto them, stripping their opportunities one by one. Their fate will then diminish, and in time they will fall into the dust, left for others to slaughter.”
Han Ping’s face flushed with excitement. Before entering Wendao Academy, his favorite pursuit had always been seizing opportunities from others.
“Then master, should we summon back first and second senior brothers?” Xu Caichen asked.
Chu Feng’s eyes narrowed slightly. “It is not yet time. Let the children of fate enjoy themselves a while longer.”
…
Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.
Shi Xuan, who had been steadying his heart in the courtyard, finally stepped out from his gates.
Compared to days before, the elegance and gentleness on him had lessened, replaced by cold indifference.
When Shi Xuan arrived at the chief’s residence, master was already waiting with many senior brothers and sisters.
He immediately bowed. “Disciple Shi Xuan greets master.”
“No need for formality.”
Chu Feng could clearly see the change in his disciple. After all, one must undergo trials in order to grow. He casually tossed a jade slip from his storage ring.
“This is the divine art I will pass on to you. After eating, return to cultivate it.”
“Thank you, master.”
Shi Xuan gazed at the jade slip on the table, strode forward, and stored it into his ring. In his heart he vowed: You thieves who stole this young master’s fate, just wait—one day I will tear you all into pieces!
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