Starting with a daily divination to build an immortal clan

Chapter 59 Moving
Shen Yuan held the porcelain bottle in his hand, pondered for a long time, and then said, "Shitou, you're all grown up now, and your father has some thoughts to share with you."

Shen Wenxing was slightly taken aback, but remained silent, waiting attentively for him to continue.

Shen Yuan sighed and said, "As the eldest son in the family, it's not wrong for you to dote on and take care of your younger siblings."

"But your father hopes you can have a longer-term vision."

"Take this Qi Nourishing Pill for example. You are currently at the peak of the Acquired Realm. After taking it, it is possible for you to break through to the Innate Realm."

"Good steel should be used where it's needed most. The stronger you become, the better resources you can bring us in the future."

After listening, Shen Wenxing remained silent for a moment before saying, "I understand what Father means."

"But the immortal said that this Qi Nourishing Pill is more effective for people below the Body Tempering Realm. You're already at the peak of Body Tempering, so it would be a waste for you to take it."

"Please don't overthink it."

"Sigh!" Looking at his son in front of him, Shen Yuan sighed helplessly.

"Alright then, I'll distribute the four Qi-Nourishing Pills."

As he spoke, he uncorked the bottle, poured out a pill, and handed it over, saying, "Take this one first, and we'll see how it goes later."

"Father..."

"Hmm!?" Seeing that he still wanted to argue, Shen Yuan immediately displayed the authority befitting an old father.

Shen Wenxing dared not disobey, so he had no choice but to obediently accept the Qi-Nourishing Pill and put it in his mouth.

The pill melted instantly upon entering the mouth, and a surge of medicinal power rushed into every part of the body.

"Father, I'm going to cultivate now."

Not wanting to waste the medicine's effects, Shen Wenxing immediately went to the side to practice his breathing techniques.

Seeing this, Shen Yuan glanced at the porcelain bottle in his hand and slowly walked towards Shen Wen'an, who was practicing swordsmanship to the side.

"Wen'an, come here."

He called out, and Shen Wen'an sheathed his sword upon hearing this.

"Father, what's wrong?"

Shen Yuan hesitated for a moment, then poured out a pill from the porcelain bottle and handed it over.

"The immortal bestowed this elixir upon your elder brother; consume it."

The little guy glanced at the pill, then looked at Shen Wenxing, who was sitting cross-legged practicing breathing techniques, and obediently took the pill and put it in his mouth.

The surging medicinal power dissolved in his body, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes. Then, he silently found a place to begin cultivating.

He didn't rush to distribute the remaining two pills.

When they returned to the room, Shen Wenyan was taking care of Lu Zhiyuan.

When Shen Yuan arrived and saw this scene, he hesitated.

After a long while, he stepped forward and said, "The Master's courtyard was destroyed in the last flood. I originally wanted to help repair it, but I didn't know the Master's preferences, so I thought I would wait until you come back to find someone to repair it."

"Do you think we should bring some craftsmen over tomorrow?"

Before Lu Zhiyuan could respond, Shen Wenyan spoke up, "Father, I want the tutor to live with us."

"He needs someone to take care of him."

Shen Yuan frowned. The new house in Blackwater Pool was a three-courtyard house with many rooms, so it would be fine to let Master Lu live with him.

I just don't know what Lu Zhiyuan himself thinks.

Lu Zhiyuan slowly stood up and walked over to Shen Wenping, who was practicing calligraphy.

"Sister, please move aside for a moment," Shen Wenyan said.

Lu Zhiyuan gestured for him to get a pen, which he held in his teeth and wrote a line of words crookedly on the paper.

Thank you, Brother Shen. I still have some savings. If you agree, I'll build another small courtyard by the Blackwater Pool.

After writing this sentence, he looked at Shen Yuan.

“If the master likes it, I will go find a craftsman tomorrow.”

The mountains and forests surrounding Blackwater Pool all belong to him; it's no big deal for him to take out a piece to build a small courtyard for Lu Zhiyuan.

"Until that small courtyard is completed, please stay at our house for now."

Lu Zhiyuan nodded slightly.

The next day.

After finishing their meal, Shen Yuan's family planned to ask Zhao Shuan and his son in the front yard for help with moving, but unexpectedly, Zhao Shuan and his son arrived first.

"Brother Jin Hu, Uncle Zhao."

When Shen Wenxing opened the door, he saw the two of them and greeted them warmly.

"Stone!"

Zhao Jinhu excitedly hugged him.

The father and son entered the courtyard. Zhao Shuan was carrying several grass carp and a piece of cured meat. "Brother Shuan, what's this..." Shen Yuan looked at the things in his hands with a puzzled expression.

Zhao Shuan chuckled and said, "Da Hu has been clamoring to come and thank you for a long time, but Shi Tou hasn't come back yet."

"Stone, your brother Jin Hu said that he owes a great debt to you on the front lines. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been able to earn any merit or title, and you might not even have been able to save your life."

In the battle between Fengxian County and He County, Zhao Jinhu also beheaded several barbarian soldiers, was granted a noble title, and was rewarded with some land and forests.

After some polite exchanges, Shen Yuan accepted the grass carp, but Shen Wenxing declined the cured meat.

“My nephew is growing, let’s give him some meat to help him grow.”

"It just so happens that my father asked me to go and ask you and Brother Jinhu to help with the move. We'll stew this fish for lunch."

The two families were quite familiar with each other, so there was no need for further formalities.

"Da Hu, go back and bring the oxcart over. We'll help your Uncle Yuan move."

With the help of the Zhao family, the move was completed quickly.

Two oxcarts made several trips back and forth and moved all the things.

Around noon, Hu Yufen cooked a sumptuous meal at her new house in Heishuitan, and everyone enjoyed the meal very much.

After they had eaten and drunk their fill, the Zhao father and son left, and the siblings began to choose rooms.

The three-courtyard complex was originally supposed to have more than twenty rooms, but due to insufficient funds, Shen Yuan only had twelve rooms built, leaving room for future expansion.

“Mom, you take care of things at home. Shi Tou and I are going to town.”

Shen Yuan approached Hu Yufen and spoke.

"Okay, I'll go get you some money."

Hu Yufen hurriedly entered the room, retrieved her money pouch, and said with some worry, "This is all we have at home, I don't know if it's enough."

The purchase of forest land in Heishuitan and the construction of a new house nearly depleted the family's savings.

Shen Wenxing then revealed the expenses he had incurred in the capital city to bribe officials in order to save his younger brother.

He and Zhang Bin stayed in the capital for half a month. Including the expenses of bribing officials and other matters, the total cost was more than three hundred taels of silver, all of which were paid by Zhang Bin.

Just as the three were worrying about how to repay this huge debt, Lu Zhiyuan and the mute man walked over slowly.

Shen Yuan hurriedly put away his money pouch, smiling and cupping his hands in greeting: "Master, are you satisfied with your lodgings?"

Lu Zhiyuan nodded slightly, then looked at the mute man.

The mute man understood immediately and took out a silver note from his pocket and handed it over.

It was a 500-tael silver note issued by the royal family, which could be exchanged for 500 taels of cash in any county or city.

“Master, this…” Shen Yuan did not reach out to take it.

Lu Zhiyuan seemed to have anticipated his thoughts and gestured to the mute man to produce another IOU.

The gist is that the money was a temporary loan to him.

After much hesitation, Shen Yuan finally accepted the banknotes and signed the IOU.

With the silver notes in hand, the father and son immediately headed towards Yunshui Town.

With the annual memorial service approaching, Huang Yunxiao returned to Yunshui Town from Anyang County.

At this moment, the two brothers were discussing the sensational three-way debate in the court in the hall.

"Brother, I always feel that Master Lu's defeat was somewhat suspicious."

Huang Qingzhou sighed deeply, feeling sorry for Lu Zhiyuan.

Huang Yunxiao shook his head slightly: "You and I are both rough men, we don't understand these things, and we can't judge them."

"But I heard that after Xunzi left the Hall of Supreme Harmony that day, he left the Confucian Temple and disappeared."

"There are rumors circulating that Xunzi knew he was ashamed that day..."

As Huang Yunxiao was speaking, Shen Yuan and his son walked in.

After exchanging pleasantries and settling down, Shen Yuan hesitated for a moment before speaking, "I just overheard you two discussing... the 'Three Debates Before the Court,' was it about Master Lu?"

Huang Qingzhou nodded slightly, and asked with some curiosity, "Anu was with Master Lu that day, didn't he tell you?"

Shen Yuan shook his head: "Master Lu's experience has dealt him a blow. He hasn't said a word about what happened that day and has become much quieter."

Huang Yunxiao sighed and shook his head, then recounted what had happened in the Imperial Palace that day.

"Ah Yuan, do you think Master Lu lost unfairly?"

Shen Yuan smiled bitterly after hearing this.

“Sage Xun used the greater good of the world to forcefully suppress Master Lu, leaving him with no other choice.”

The Huang brothers exchanged a glance, clearly not understanding what he meant.

(End of this chapter)