Our eldest brother never hides good things from us.

No!

When did he say he was going to take the Samsara Mirror away?

Is this old man trying to extort him?

"senior."

Chang Wen quickly cupped his hands in greeting, "This junior never intended to take the Samsara Mirror away. I only wanted to peek into cause and effect to find answers, nothing more. I had absolutely no covetous thoughts whatsoever."

"Heh, you think you can fool this old man like that?"

The voice of the Shen family patriarch drifted over, "I have seen countless people, and I can tell at a glance that you want to take the Samsara Mirror away."

"To tell you the truth, this Mirror of Reincarnation is a family heirloom of the Shen family, and we will never allow anyone to take it away. If you know what's good for you, you'll obediently return the Mirror of Reincarnation to the Shen family, otherwise..."

Chang Wen?

To be honest, he's a bit confused right now.

How could the old patriarch of the Shen family be lying through his teeth?

Even the Mirror of Reincarnation couldn't stand it anymore. "Hey, hey, hey! Old man, don't make false accusations!! They never intended to steal from me!"

"Mirror Spirit, do not panic!"

The Shen family patriarch interrupted the spirit of the Samsara Mirror, saying, "I will definitely rescue you from this brat!"

"Old man, are you sick?! I'm perfectly fine! Open your eyes and look! I'm perfectly healthy!"

The Samsara Mirror couldn't help but complain.

But the next moment.

Without anyone's prompting, the ancient bronze mirror trembled slightly. Then, a wisp of spiritual light emanated from the mirror and directly entered Chang Wen's body.

Chang Wen...

How did he suddenly become the master of the Samsara Mirror?

Holy crap!

Chang Wen immediately looked around the room. "Senior, why did you force this thing on me?"

Who would want this crazy idiot?

The spirit of the Samsara Mirror was stunned and immediately burst out of Chang Wen's body. It shouted at the broken defenses of the room,

"You wicked old man!! They never even said they were going to rob me!! How could you turn around and sell me out?! I am the invincible Mirror of Reincarnation, a being that shakes the ages and overlooks all the heavens!! I B@%*N!!! I!!!..."

After saying that, as if remembering something, the Samsara Mirror turned and roared at Chang Wen, "And you brat!! Being able to connect with this invincible Samsara Mirror is a blessing you've accumulated over eight lifetimes! And you're still complaining about this and that?"

"This invincible Mirror of Reincarnation is giving you a chance to rephrase your words. Say it again!"

Chang Wen...

I didn't do anything...

"Shut up!"

Before Chang Wen could reply, the Shen family patriarch roared, "You treacherous Mirror! My Shen family has protected you for countless years, yet in the end you've chosen someone else as your master! How utterly hateful!"

The Mirror of Reincarnation...

It's usually the one that leaves others speechless, but today it's the first time I've ever been speechless...

What does it mean to betray one's own people? What does it mean to acknowledge someone else as one's master?

If it weren't for your underhanded tactics, how could I, the mighty and invincible Mirror of Reincarnation, have any connection with this mere mortal?

But before it could say anything, an invisible force sent it back into the Mirror of Reincarnation.

at the same time.

Chang Wen and Shen Nianqing were also sent out of the courtyard.

After the two left, a sigh of pure bliss echoed from inside the house, "Finally, that noisy thing is gone..."

……

Chang Wen...

No one in my family believes that. He gave me a broken mirror for free, and he still insists I stole it from him...

Even if you gave me this mirror for free, I'd have to think twice about it!

Shen Nianqing, who was standing next to Chang Wen, couldn't help but cast a sympathetic glance at him.

Obtaining a supreme treasure from the cultivation world is indeed cause for celebration. However, judging from the actual situation, the effects may not be so great.

Given the intelligence of the spirit within the Reincarnation Mirror, who knows how many troubles it might cause.

Most importantly, this thing is really annoying. Chang Wen is going to have a hard time from now on...

The outcome was exactly as he had predicted.

The spirit of the Samsara Mirror quickly accepted the fact that it was bound to Chang Wen and began to unleash its full power.

Under normal circumstances, Chang Wen definitely wouldn't be able to handle it.

But it's not a big problem; he has a noise-blocking feature. He can simply block the Mirror of Reincarnation, out of sight, out of mind.

……

Outside the courtyard.

Xu Maogong, Lin Baoding, and others had been waiting for a long time.

Upon seeing Chang Wen and his companion emerge, he immediately greeted them with a smile.

"Young friend Chang Wen, why don't you stay at my Shen family's house for a few days?"

Seeing that Chang Wen was about to leave the Shen family, Xu Maogong tried to persuade him to stay.

"Thank you for your kindness, senior, but I have important matters to attend to and cannot stay any longer."

Chang Wen clasped his hands in a fist and explained, "The situation in the Northern Wilderness is still critical. Every day of delay will result in the annihilation of countless lives. I hope you will understand, senior."

"Young friend, your righteousness at such a young age is truly a blessing for the Northern Wilderness and for the human race."

Xu Maogong's eyes were full of admiration. "I don't believe that someone like you, young friend, could be a demonic cultivator."

"You flatter me, senior."

Chang Wen shook his head. "I didn't think about any grand principles. It's just that this matter started because of me, and I don't want the consequences to affect my fellow disciples and the creatures of the Northern Wilderness. That's all."

Xu Maogong nodded, showing his approval of Chang Wen. Such humility at such a young age suggests his future achievements will be immeasurable.

After a few more words of conversation, Chang Wen no longer hesitated and took out his spirit boat to prepare for departure.

Lin Baoding and others also took their positions.

Only Xu Maogong and Shen Nianqing remained in the room.

Xu Maogong looked at Shen Nianqing, his emotions complex.

Shen Nianqing is now the greatest opportunity for the Shen family and their future hope; they are reluctant to let her go.

"Nianqing, my little girl."

Xu Maogong spoke gently, "Now that the Shen family's calamity has been averted, the anchor point is stable, the Life Map protects the entire clan, and your mother has also undergone a rebirth and made great progress in her cultivation, the Shen family is your true home."

"Why not stay in the Shen family and cultivate diligently? With me and your mother protecting you, no one can harm you in the slightest. From now on, you will have priority access to all the resources of the Shen family. What do you say?"

These words were full of sincerity and could be described as the ultimate preferential treatment.

Staying with the Shen family means enjoying the protection of a half-step Divine Bridge expert and endless cultivation resources. It's a safe and worry-free life with a bright future.

Countless cultivators sought it but could not obtain it.

Chang Wen and Lin Baoding stood quietly on the spirit boat, watching without saying a word.

They knew the significance of Shen Nianqing to the Shen family.

"Nianqing, do as you please."

Chang Wen sent a telepathic message to Shen Nianqing.

Although he was reluctant to see Shen Nianqing leave, he would not jeopardize her future.

Before he could finish speaking, Shen Nianqing said to Xu Maogong, "Thank you for your kindness, Elder Xu, but my path does not lie here."

His tone was calm, yet firm.

Xu Maogong looked at the girl, his eyes filled with helplessness and melancholy, and finally let out a long sigh with a smile.

"That's enough."

"A daughter's life is beyond her control once she grows up. I will not stop you from following your heart's desire."

Rather than forcing it, it's better to let it go.

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Maogong raised his hand and waved it, causing the storage light to illuminate the sky.

One after another, rare treasures appeared, suspended in mid-air, shimmering with light and exuding boundless Taoist charm.

Precious pills and jade, protective jade pendants, spatial treasures, incomplete imperial-grade cultivation manuals, and various top-notch talismans and formations... countless rare and precious materials are on full display.

Each of these treasures would be a coveted item in the five realms if they were brought to the outside world, yet Xu Maogong took them all out without reservation.