Spirit cultivation and immortality, how do you control an aircraft carrier?

Chapter 121 My martial virtue is abundant, why should I avoid its sharp edge?

Based on the information Shen Huang currently has, even if it's just this one branch of the Yin family, it still wields considerable influence within a prefecture-level protected area.

In other words, it is at least above the foundation of Tao.

Nowadays, let alone those above the Foundation Establishment stage, even those at the Foundation Establishment stage are powerful beings that Shen Huang would find difficult to confront head-on, and are truly worthy of the title "Great Cultivator".

Unless a small nuclear weapon is used as a last resort.

Moreover, based on the current information, it is probably difficult to even imagine what realm it would be above the Foundation stage, and what kind of strength it would possess.

In this situation, it's really not advisable to get too involved.

Even if the higher-ups have good intentions, they cannot prevent the cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage, and even some powerful individuals at the eighth or ninth level of the Transcendent Realm, from harboring greed when facing a "weakling with huge interests" like Shen Huang.

There's an old saying in my hometown: it's easier to see the King of Hell than to deal with his underlings.

Upon hearing Shen Huang's words, Yin Hanzhu was briefly surprised, but gradually came to her senses.

Indeed, she hadn't considered things carefully.

Just looking at this person's amazing talent and numerous methods, one is determined to tie him to the Yin family's big ship, but little did one expect that such a prodigy might not be willing to do so.

Moreover, the Yin family had already made a good start, with Yin Kongtian first introducing them to the path of cultivation, and then Yin Yueshu cooperating with them, becoming close friends and fellow Daoists.

Forcing it will only backfire.

From this perspective, the ancestor's arrangement might not necessarily be a sign of disrespect; it could even be quite ingenious.

With this thought in mind, Yin Hanzhu visibly relaxed and said gently, "That works too. Yue Shu is the seventh direct descendant of the Yin family, a prodigy. All the family's resources are at your disposal. If these mortal items can truly open up new industries, they can also provide for your cultivation. The family has never interfered with the opportunities of its descendants..."

Although it was phrased tactfully, Shen Huang could naturally tell that this was an attempt to dispel any concerns.

He did indeed have a general understanding of Yin Yueshu's status and the Yin family's style.

Otherwise, he would only suggest that Yin Yueshu make a fortune quietly with him, instead of reporting it to the family.

The atmosphere became even more harmonious, and both host and guests seemed to enjoy themselves.

However, a piece of news that Yin Yueshu subsequently told Shen Huang surprised him slightly and made him look a little serious.

"This Pingyang County might really be something extraordinary." Yin Yueshu's eyes also showed some confusion. "I came here to build a town on the suggestion of my ancestor, but in the past few days, many other immortal clans have sent their geniuses here. Even though the quota for building a town in Pingyang County is full, they still want to go to the neighboring county... As far as I know, there are two other clans that are no weaker than the Yin family. I wonder if there will be more in the future."

Many prominent families and their prodigies have come to this area to build towns.

Shen Huang's brows were already slightly furrowed.

As far as he knew, Pingyang County was nothing special, and even Linjiang Prefecture, which was a step above, was only of average or below average among the twenty-three prefectures of Yongning Prefecture.

Although it is close to an incredibly wide river, in this era of descending gray mist, the water surface, like the sky, no longer belongs to human cultivators.

There are countless powerful fog monsters of all kinds.

Therefore, Linjiang Prefecture is not actually a special prefecture city, and Pingyang County is even simpler, with its protector being someone who had just entered the mid-stage of the Dao Foundation Realm a little over a decade ago.

No matter how you look at it, it shouldn't have attracted so many geniuses.

However, if it were just Yin Yueshu, it could be said to be a personal choice, but since so many people came, there must be a reason.

"Junior Sister Yin," Shen Huang couldn't help but look at Yin Yueshu, "Did the noble family inform you why they suggested you come here?"

Yin Yueshu hesitated slightly, but looking at Shen Huang, she still spoke up, "Senior Brother Shen, have you ever heard of the art of observing fate?"

Shen Huang's gaze narrowed slightly.

The word "运" (yùn) is more pure in the language of this world.

It refers to luck or fortune.

A very profound and mysterious concept, even in the world of cultivation.

Many practitioners believe that different kinds of fortune exist within a person, which will determine the trajectory of their opportunities in a short period of time, and even affect their entire life.

For example, some people have a bumpy road ahead, but they have the appearance of being reborn after being in dire straits. They will either die prematurely or eventually take off, because they will inevitably encounter various strange events and find it difficult to be at peace.

It is very similar to some of the sayings in the traditional culture of my hometown.

Therefore, Shen Huang hesitated slightly at this moment, but still nodded slightly: "I have indeed heard that in my hometown, there are some people who are quite obsessed with the concept of luck, but I don't know much about it."

"My ancestor had a method of observing fortune, and many people knew about it. When he instructed me, he said that there was a source of fortune here." Yin Yueshu was also somewhat bewildered. "I originally thought that this meant that I had an opportunity here, but now it seems that if there really is fortune here, it is obviously not something that only I possess, but that other families have also discovered it."

Indeed, after meeting Shen Huang, she even thought that the "luck" her ancestor spoke of might refer to Shen Huang.

The mortal skills that this Senior Brother Shen possesses could indeed be used to develop industries and become resources for her spiritual foundation.

But when other families' prodigies kept arriving, something was clearly wrong.

It's impossible for Senior Brother Shen to befriend so many people and bring them all the same opportunities.

This place must be truly extraordinary.

However, the concept of destiny has always been mysterious and unpredictable, a mix of truth and falsehood. Not to mention oneself, even one's own ancestor had only just begun to grasp it, and no one could truly understand it.

Shen Huang originally wanted to ask more about the meaning of this concept of luck, but seeing the confusion in Yin Yueshu's eyes, he could only hold back for the time being and ask her later.

For now, he simply returned to the practical matter and inquired, "I still don't know much about the many cultural customs and traditions of the Ji Kingdom, such as the conduct of aristocratic families. I wonder if the sudden arrival of so many disciples from aristocratic families is a good thing or a bad thing for Pingyang County?"

Although he mentioned Pingyang County, everyone present could tell that he was actually asking whether it would have any impact on him.

Yin Hanzhu chuckled lightly, a smile playing on her lips, her expression tinged with pride: "Fellow Daoist Shen, you can rest assured. My arrival here is a formal announcement to everyone that you are a distinguished guest of the Yin family. In Linjiang Prefecture, few families can disregard the Yin family. Moreover, you are an inner disciple of the Star River Immortal Sect, a prodigy. Do not underestimate such a status. Even without the Yin family's emphasis on cultivating good relations, this status alone is enough for you to be treated as an equal with prodigies from all races. No one would dare to easily use their family background to bully you."

Shen Huang seemed to be thinking about this, which was probably one of the reasons why the Yin family had come to visit with such a grand display, carrying thirteen large boxes of gifts.

Even this attitude doesn't necessarily mean they are just "distinguished guests".

They all felt that Shen Huang was half a member of the Yin family, and were trying to win him over by taking advantage of the situation.

However, this also allowed Shen Huang to breathe a slight sigh of relief.

When he is not yet strong enough, exchanging some benefits for protection is not something unacceptable to him.

Moreover, if that's the case...

That might not be a bad thing at all, but a good thing!

Just look at how much Eun Joo-ko longs for this house, and you'll understand.

If everyone around him is as poor and miserable as Yin Kongtian, even if he produces something with commercial value, there will be no market for it.

With so many scions of prominent families now around, the trading market has at least suddenly expanded.

If you want to exchange something, you don't have to rely solely on whether Yin Yueshu has it.

"but"

Yin Hanzhu suddenly changed the subject, which made Shen Huang's heart jump again.

She also suppressed her smile, looking slightly embarrassed: "Although I, Shen, am protected by the Yin family and have the status of a prodigy from the inner sect of the immortal sect, no one dares to bully me. However, it is perfectly normal for young people to be competitive and eager to fight based on their own talent and strength. Although Fellow Daoist Shen is exceptionally talented, his cultivation level is still slightly inferior at present. If you encounter such a person, it is best to avoid confrontation for the time being, or ask Yue Shu to deal with him. It will not be too late to regain your face when your cultivation level improves and your martial virtue is abundant."

In the end, he spoke like a family elder, offering comfort and reassurance.

Shen Huang understood completely upon hearing this.

There's no need to care about so-called family power. As long as one has sufficient martial virtue, there's no need to temporarily avoid the limelight.

Great news! Great news!

His little firecracker is almost finished being modified. In this world, there's no such thing as using guns and cannons and therefore lacking martial ethics.

But he didn't show it at the moment, only smiling and saying, "Aunt Yin, you don't need to worry, I know."

The address of "Aunt Yin" brought a smile to Yin Hanzhu's face, making her wish she could marry off her niece on the spot and solidify the title.

Unfortunately, faced with such a prodigy, no one was willing to choose him.

Arranged marriages only happen between people who have a privileged background but lack outstanding talent.

A true peerless genius seeks the Great Dao and possesses the temperament of a strong person. They will neither marry into another family nor accept ordinary Daoist partners.

The same applies to the prodigies of aristocratic families.

For a prodigy like Yin Yueshu, it's impossible for her to be interested in someone willing to marry into the family, and secondly, the family would never marry her off.

This is not only the case with the Yin family, but also with many other aristocratic families and immortal sects. Most of the outstanding talents are alone, with at most having a few concubines.

Shen Huang was unaware that Yin Hanzhu wanted to be his true elder, but then he thought of something else.

"Since so many prodigies have come," he narrowed his eyes slightly, "will the evil cultists also set their sights on this region once again?"

In the eyes of the evil cultists, human prodigies are nothing more than high-quality treasure monsters!

This was something Yin Kongtian had warned about before.

Some evil cultists, after capturing human prodigies, would not even kill them directly, but would keep them alive with great medicines and treasures, extracting and refining them every day.

Even in the Yin family, there was a prodigy in the eleventh generation who had such a tragic experience.

Although he was later rescued and worked hard, the person who captured him had actually reached the Foundation Establishment stage with only mediocre talent and then escaped. This shows how tempting such a prodigy is to evil people in the demonic sect.

"That is indeed possible." Yin Yueshu's gaze was also solemn. "We haven't found any trace of the evil sect members yet, but this gray fog is a natural barrier for them, making it difficult to find. We must be more vigilant."

"What if a villainous cultivator at the Foundation Establishment stage appears?" This was Shen Huang's biggest worry.

"Generally not." Yin Yueshu shook her head slightly and explained, "Most of the villains of the Demonic Sect cherish their lives, especially those who can reach the Foundation Establishment stage, whose lifespan can reach three hundred years. The bounty is extremely high. Once they appear, they will inevitably be surrounded by many parties. Even when they do appear, they are always targeting Foundation Establishment stage cultivators. After succeeding in one strike, they immediately flee with all their might."

Shen Huang understood and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

For a prodigy like him, the fear is encountering a high-level enemy when he is weak.

Although there is a low-yield nuclear weapon, and more can be obtained if needed, it is not actually that safe, and the subsequent adverse effects are not insignificant.

However, if there are no cultivators at the Foundation Establishment stage...

This might actually be an opportunity.

Putting everything else aside, population can basically only be obtained through Immortal Dynasty contribution points; very few Protectors would directly sell excess population.

In summary, the news brought by Yin Yueshu this time may indeed bring a lot of variables, but it may also bring a lot of opportunities.

The commercial market and contributions to the Immortal Dynasty both present opportunities.

"Please try the food from my hometown. Although it's just ordinary food, the flavor is still quite good." Shen Huang looked at the people in front of him, smiled, and stood up to serve them.

I also felt a sense of gratitude.

What the gift contained is still unknown, but just this information and the sentiment of making friends is already a great gain.

Afterwards, both host and guests enjoyed themselves immensely.

Although Shen Huang served ordinary food, he also took the opportunity to introduce his hometown at the table and provided explanations.

"In my hometown, the lives of mortals and cultivators are still separate. Mortals live in mortal cities, while spirit masters live in the central immortal city. Even though my family background is extraordinary, I was framed for being of low talent and can only live in mortal cities. Everything I use and learn is mortal..."

In his words, the appearance of his hometown, its culture, and even the prosperity of ordinary learning have been gradually outlined.

In reality, at least 80% of it is true.

It's just that, based on the homeland, some theories of immortals and gods were added.

The distinction between immortals and mortals is described with unparalleled realism.

When the conversation gets lively, they can even introduce some "powerful cultivators" that even mortals know about.

Compared to that place, Jiguo really seemed quite different.

However, this also gave me a bit more confidence in the current world of great calamity.

Even mortals can prosper and thrive during this great calamity, let alone cultivators.

However, although Shen Huang had a pleasant conversation, he did not reveal anything that should not have been disclosed.

For example, computer technology, information technology, communication technology, investigative technology, and so on.

With Xiao Wan constantly supervising and reminding him, guiding the conversation, and even designing scenarios, there's no need to worry about speaking too quickly; on the contrary, it makes what he says seem incredibly real.

If it weren't for the true homeland, how could it be so complete in so many details?

That homesickness was genuine.

Especially since he was a mortal in the past, his yearning for the path of cultivation was even deeper.

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