Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams-Chapter 195 - 174: Dao Companion

Shen Wenxing nodded.

This was what he had speculated before.

"So, which Immortal Sects does Brother Shen plan to join forces with to mine that Spirit Crystal Vein?"

Wei Qiuling asked.

Shen Wenxing pondered for a moment and shook his head slightly.

"I know very little about the Immortal Sects, apart from Luoxia Mountain and Vajra Sect. Does Immortal Wei have any other suggestions?"

He had already decided not to include Qiyun Valley.

Past events have shown that the problems with Qiyun Valley are deeply rooted and could surface at any time.

Besides, Suihuo Sect and Hundred Beasts Mountain are obvious enemies, so they don’t need to be considered.

Among the remaining Immortal Sects, he only knows of One Qi Sect and Profound Water Sect.

However, he was quite dissatisfied with One Qi Sect’s performance during the last talks in Anyang City with Hundred Beasts Mountain, and Profound Water Sect seems too weak.

"Celestial Talisman Sect would be a good choice."

Wei Qiuling thought for a moment and mentioned an Immortal Sect.

Celestial Talisman Sect?

Shen Wenxing was momentarily taken aback.

He did have some impression of this Immortal Sect because it was a disciple of Celestial Talisman Sect who had rescued Shen Wenyan from the Northern Snowfield years ago and later took him to Danzhou.

"In Danzhou, Celestial Talisman Sect is also considered an ancient Immortal Sect influence."

"They primarily cultivate the Talisman Dao, and the sect’s foundation is deep. Though their disciples’ performances are mediocre, when they venture outside, few dare provoke them lightly."

Wei Qiuling spoke with a gentle smile.

Shen Wenxing was puzzled upon hearing this.

Beside him, Yu Jin remarked strangely, "I once encountered a Celestial Talisman Sect cultivator at the Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer and three Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivators clashing over a Profound Rice Grass."

"This should have been a completely one-sided battle, but who would have expected the Celestial Talisman Sect disciple to unleash dozens of talismans, driving those three Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer cultivators into a desperate retreat."

"Had they not escaped so quickly, they might have been blasted to death on the spot."

Shen Wenxing couldn’t help but click his tongue after hearing this.

This... such a domineering way of fighting, is not something an ordinary person could withstand.

Wei Qiuling added with a smile, "The reason Celestial Talisman Sect disciples are feared is because you never know how many Fetal Breathing Realm talismans an inconspicuous Qi Cultivation Realm disciple might carry."

"Once they engage, the outcome could truly be unpredictable."

Shen Wenxing nodded, indeed acknowledging this point.

He was just curious, is Celestial Talisman Sect really that wealthy to equip each of its disciples with numerous talismans?

"Alright, then let’s include Celestial Talisman Sect."

"Besides, Profound Water Sect is also acceptable."

Wei Qiuling spoke once more, "Though the Profound Water Sect isn’t particularly strong among the Immortal Sects in Qishan, they have a great reputation."

"Profound Water Sect’s disciples, when traveling outside, rarely make enemies or get into fights."

At this point, Wei Qiuling offered a light smile, "If the other Immortal Sects survive through alliances and coalitions, the Profound Water Sect’s foothold in Qishan comes from their disciples earning a good reputation by being friendly."

"Under normal circumstances, very few cultivators would deliver a death blow to Profound Water Sect’s disciples."

Shen Wenxing listened, his expression bewildered.

Is there actually such a sect in Danzhou?

"Alright, let’s also consider the Profound Water Sect."

"Are there any others?"

Wei Qiuling slightly shook her head, "We, five families, are enough."

"A Spirit Crystal Vein shared by five, with each getting twenty percent, is just right."

Shen Wenxing nodded and said, "Then I’ll trouble Immortal Wei to invite the disciples of Profound Water Sect and Celestial Talisman Sect over. We should settle this matter first and then consider the mining details."

Wei Qiuling rose and returned the courtesy, "Leave this matter to Qiuling."

"Brother Shen... regarding what we discussed earlier, please check with Junior Brother Wen’an."

As they watched the two leave the Shen Family Manor, Shen Wen’an curiously looked at his elder brother Shen Wenxing and asked, "What matter did Senior Sister Wei refer to?"

Shen Wenxing came back to his senses, a faint smile on his face, "A good thing."

"Immortal Wei wishes to become your Taoist companion."

"What do you think?"

Hearing this, Shen Wen’an was stunned on the spot.

Seeing him like this, Shen Wenxing smiled and patted his shoulder, "Immortal Wei mentioned that Taoist companions are not like ordinary human spouses; their bond is purer than that between mortal couples."

"Once you become Taoist companions, it becomes a life-and-death pact; if one dies, the other won’t take a second Taoist companion for life."

"You can decide on this yourself."

Shen Wen’an didn’t speak, and it took him a long time before he finally opened his mouth, "What does Father say?"

Shen Wenxing smiled faintly, "Father will, of course, respect your own opinion."

"Wen’an, your brother thinks Immortal Wei is quite a good person, though she is a bit older than you, given that as cultivators, we have lifespans extending to hundreds of years, a gap of ten or twenty years isn’t much."

"I’m not concerned about age..." Shen Wen’an said calmly, "I’m thinking... if becoming Taoist companions with her would bring more benefits to the Shen Family."

With these words, Shen Wenxing’s expression froze.

"You..."

"Brother." Shen Wen’an forced a small smile, "I agree with this matter."

With that, he walked straight towards Black Water Pavilion.

Watching his brother’s departing figure, Shen Wenxing sighed softly.

In this family, when Father was in charge, for survival and development, he often chose to yield, with the guiding principle being "leveraging power."

Now managing the family for these years, leveraging Father’s legacy, he gradually shifted the operational style, yet still had no choice but to opt for "alliances."

Whether leveraging power or establishing alliances,

the family always has someone making sacrifices, always relying on others.

What about the next generation?

When can the Shen Family control its destiny?

...

Wei Qiuling, who never liked procrastination, brought Vajra Sect’s Jin Sheng, Profound Water Sect’s Profound Robe Daoist, and a refined middle-aged man to the Shen Family Manor on the third day after leaving the Shen Family.