Chapter 61: Bound to the Birth System, Becoming a Winner in Life Chapter 61: City Lord's Little Concubine (3)

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Protagonist:

Shen Yao

In the cultivation world, there's no benefit that can wait to be delivered to your door.

If you want something, you have to take the initiative to go and strive for it.

This time the Shen Family has paid quite a lot, and their purpose is surely to curry favor with the City Lord's Mansion through this connection.

Butler Fu doesn't know how the Lin Family and Sun Family plan to act, but what's clear is that the Shen Family will definitely take it seriously.

After hearing Butler Fu's words, Shen Yao stopped being reserved, took out her storage bag from her waist, and put the spirit stones, talisman paper, and formation disks exposed outside into it.

Then Shen Yao bade farewell to Butler Fu, turned around, and left quickly.

Not returning to the small courtyard, Shen Yao turned a corner and went straight to the Shen Family's Book Pavilion.

The Book Pavilion isn't small in area, and inside are placed the cultivation methods and magic techniques the Shen Family has collected over the years.

The heart method the Shen Family currently cultivates, "Changchun Jue," is a medium-grade Xuan Rank method.

Heaven and Earth Xuan Huang

Xuan Rank is already not bad; things like Heaven Tier and Di Rank are only available to great sects and major clans or ancient families with long inheritances. The Shen Family, a nouveau riche that has only just risen not long ago, having one medium-grade Xuan Rank method is already a great stroke of luck.

And this medium-grade Xuan Rank "Changchun Jue" is missing the heart method portions after Golden Core.

Otherwise, with the reputation of a medium-grade Xuan Rank method, others would have already come knocking to seize it.

This time coming to the Book Pavilion, Shen Yao was also thinking that her remaining spiritual power was limited, so she should cultivate a few more magic techniques to deal with the Yunwu Mountain incident.

Although her Water-Wood Spiritual Root isn't a relatively strong offensive spiritual root, practicing and learning a Vine Technique or Arrow Rain Technique or the like could still save her in a pinch.

Otherwise Shen Yao would only know three or five magic techniques all over her body, her means against enemies would be too barren, and a bit of carelessness would lead to defeat.

Shen Yao hasn't forgotten the cruelty of the cultivation world; people die here at the drop of a hat.

Shen Yao being able to pass twenty-two years in peace is also because she was born into the Shen Clan and usually doesn't like going out.

Otherwise, if she were like those loose cultivators in Yunwu City running around everywhere for resources, she would have died who knows how many times.

Huff

This time, because of the news about Yunwu Crystals, who knows how many people going to Yunwu Mountain harbor ulterior motives.

Shen Yao feels she can't place all her hopes on her clansmen.

How terrifying Yunwu Mountain is—who knows, if luck is bad and she doesn't run into anyone, traveling alone, she'd better have more guarantees.

Soon, the Book Pavilion was reached.

After telling the gatekeeper outside her purpose, Shen Yao took out her own identity token, activated the spiritual power on it, and smoothly entered.

Inside the Book Pavilion there are not only magic techniques and methods, but also various widely circulated travelogues and legends.

Shen Yao also has the idea of learning more about the Xuantian Continent, so in terms of selection, basically anything useful was all bundled up.

Anyway, travelogues and legends are all written in books, all common goods.

Methods and techniques are engraved on jade tablets, more precious, and even copying has restrictions.

For a direct-line descendant like Shen Yao, there are only three free spots every three months; if exceeding that, she can only spend spirit stones herself to supplement.

Two spirit stones each, this is only for ordinary goods on the first floor of the Book Pavilion.

If going up to the second and third floors, it will only be more expensive, and even Shen Yao as a direct-line descendant temporarily has no authority.

Because those are places only Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators can enter.

"Third Elder, these are all what I want; here are the relevant spirit stones."

Shen Yao's selection speed is fast; basically once she takes something, she doesn't put it back.

She felt through all the magic techniques in the entire hall related to Water-Wood Spiritual Roots.

Shen Yao respectfully delivered the items and spirit stones before an old man.

Shen Zhangyu, the Third Elder responsible for guarding the Book Pavilion, himself has early Foundation Establishment strength, but his qi and blood are terribly weak, with only a few years left to live.

It's also because of this that he came to guard the Shen Clan's Book Pavilion.

This is an elder of the same generation as Shen Zhangfu; although from a branch family, he has made great contributions to the clan, and was specially moved into the direct line to succeed the Shen Clan's elder position.

Elders like this, the Shen Family has seven in total; usually they live in seclusion and rarely go out, and won't appear unless it's an important matter.

"It's Shen Yao, ah; you've chosen so many, I'm afraid you can't cultivate them all.

Among these magic techniques, you can first master the wood-system "Wanwu Growth" and the water-system "Chunfeng Yu Yu."

The others, learn them if you have spare energy; if not, just treat it as broadening your horizons."

Shen Zhangyu has white hair, and his long beard moves without wind.

Facing these juniors like Shen Yao, the several elders of the Shen Family are all kind and amiable.

Even the Second Elder Shen Zhangshou, who appears most often, has a cold face but gentle eyebrows and eyes; just looking at him you know he's the type who is hard-hearted but soft-hearted.

Shen Yao nodded, thanking Shen Zhangyu for the reminder: "Shen Yao keeps it in mind."

Shen Zhangyu laughed heartily while stroking his beard; with a wave of his hand he sent Shen Yao out smoothly: "Go, keep the spirit stones for your own use when you go to Yunwu Mountain; I have some leftovers here; you're a junior, no need to be polite."

Shen Yao:...

Shen Yao raised her head to look at the tightly closed door of the Book Pavilion, then lowered her head to look at the books, jade tablets, and sparkling spirit stones held in her arms.

Besides sighing in her heart, there was even more a trace of warmth; this is the Shen Family, ah.

Although cultivating, they haven't abandoned family warmth; the Shen Family's atmosphere is very good, and Shen Yao up to now still feels cared for.

Huff

She seems to have somewhat understood the meaning of a cultivation family; compared to the Shen Family in the previous world, she thinks she will live more comfortably here.

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Shen Yao, having returned to the Small Courtyard, began Closed-door Cultivation again.

This time it was not to raise her own Cultivation Realm, achieving a breakthrough to Qi Refining Late Stage in one go.

Rather, it was to cultivate the two Wood-element and Water-element Magic Techniques recommended by Shen Zhangyu.

However, because there was only half a month, she definitely could not finish learning both Magic Techniques.

Shen Yao picked and chose, and in the end set her Gaze on the Wood-element "Wanwu Growth".

Wanwu Growth, as the name implies, is a common method of using Wood-element Magic Techniques to accelerate the growth of Plants, then attacking and consuming.

It is very similar to the Vine Technique, but the Vine Technique merely condenses one's own Spiritual Power into the Appearance of vines to entangle and attack, while this Wanwu Growth uses Plant Seeds or Branches to grow wildly and attack.

Both are Physics attacks, but the Vine Technique is only related to one's own Spiritual Power, whereas Wanwu Growth needs to rely on the strength of the catalyzed Plants themselves.

Briefly put, these two Magic Techniques, one is used for Direct action, one for Indirect action.

Wanwu Growth is hard to learn, requiring control over the supply and grasp of Spiritual Power, but it does not consume much of one's own Spiritual Power, making it more Convenient and economical than the Vine Technique.

This time Shen Yao was going to Yunwu Mountain; inside, besides Yunwu Stone, there were even more various Trees.

Wanwu Growth, it's you!

She sat cross-legged properly, closed her eyes to nurture her spirit, and held her breath to quiet her Qi.

Shen Yao slowly mobilized the Spiritual Power inside her body, silently recited the incantation in her heart, and practiced releasing it.

Busy with this, by the time Shen Yao grasped and could release the Wanwu Growth Magic Technique, time had already arrived at Early May.

A gray-green vine flew out from Shen Yao's hand, and with a nimble posture bound a Teacup Not Far away and sent it to Shen Yao's hand.

Shen Yao controlled the vine in her hand, then withdrew her Spiritual Power to let it revert to the form of a Seed.

Hu

Finally practiced it well enough; at least there's no problem using it for ranged attack.

She Stood Up, and Shen Yao Backhand pinched a Qing Dust Technique to tidy her body.

Then Shen Yao called Ping'er over, and changed into a brand-new Flowing Immortal Skirt with Gold Silk contained in Pink.

Mm, not forgetting her purpose for going to Yunwu Mountain, Shen Yao decided to deepen the Impression from Daily Life, having Ping'er style her hair into a Flying Heaven Bun, and she also wore a few decent defensive Magic Artifacts on her body.

Anyway, she can't afford Spiritual Weapons; the Clan has quite a few Magic Artifacts, so use them if they can be used.

"Master, the Shen Family Fourth Daughter and Shen Family Fifth Daughter sent people to look for you two days ago."

Ping'er finished speaking, not forgetting to hand the Letter in her arms to Shen Yao.

A Transmission Talisman was pasted on the Letter; Shen Yao peeled it open and immediately heard a clear, pleasant voice telling her to go to Lu Xue Garden for a gathering after she finished cultivation.

Lu Xue Garden is the Residence of Shen Yao's Fourth Sister, Shen Ying.

Shen Ying is currently the person with the highest talent among the entire Shen Family's younger Generation.

Dual Spirit Root of Metal and Fire, of which the Metal Spirit Root is 6.5 Points, the Fire Spirit Root 5.5 Points.

Foundation Establishment is highly likely; if she can join a Sect and obtain a Master's Teaching, charging at Golden Core is not impossible either.

Shen Ying is twenty-two years old, same age as Shen Yao; at Eighteen Years Old she once participated in the Beizhou Three Great Sects Disciple Selection.

Pity her ranking fell short by a few places; Nowadays she is just waiting for Next year's Selection.

Anyway, for the Beizhou Three Great Sects, as long as a Cultivator's Bone Age is 16-40, they can participate in the Disciple Selection held once every five years; Spirit Root and Aptitude are not considered, as long as they pass the Selection assessment they can enter the Sect.

What does Shen Ying want with me? Her relationship with Fourth Sister Shen Ying and Fifth Sister Shen Qing has always been Ordinary; could it be related to this trip to Yunwu Mountain?

She waved her hand lightly, disposing of the Transmission Talisman Directly and Cleanly.

Shen Yao Stroked the hanging tassels, left Ping'er to guard the Small Courtyard, and herself Stood Up to hurry to the Not Far Lu Xue Garden.

The Shen Family younger Generation all live in the Surroundings; Lu Xue Garden is not far from Shen Yao's Residence, especially since Shen Yao still possesses Cultivation Realm.

About a quarter of an hour, Shen Yao moved to knock on the Gate of Lu Xue Garden.

"Sixth Miss"

"Are Fourth Sister and Fifth Sister in?"

"Fourth Miss and Fifth Miss are in the Back Courtyard Garden, Sixth Miss this way please."

The servant respectfully ushered Shen Yao to the Garden; at the Pavilion beside the Garden Pond, sat Shen Ying and Shen Qing.

These two look similar in appearance; both are fair-skinned beauties.

Pity compared to Shen Yao, they still lack some color.

Shen Ying has Qi Refining Eighth Layer Cultivation Realm; her body carries some killing aura.

Shen Qing, like Shen Yao, is Qi Refining Sixth Layer, so she appears Ordinary.

"Fourth Sister, Fifth Sister"

Shen Yao greeted with a smile, then calmly took her seat.

"Sister Six, your appearance, one Closed-door Cultivation, and you're even more dazzling."

Shen Qing sighed with emotion, thinking in her heart that compared to herself, even though she's long since grown used to it, she still suffers a heavy Blow.

Shen Ying's expression was cold and clear, "Your Cultivation Realm will still need Pills to assist in the future; this Closed-door Cultivation appears a bit impatient."

Shen Yao did not refute, "Fourth Sister speaks the truth; but if it doesn't work this time, I'll just try again next time."

Shen Qing does not advise this, "Be careful of injuring your body; your Meridians cannot withstand you ravaging them again and again."

Shen Yao shrugged her Shoulders, thinking in her heart that even just to live a few more years, what should be attempted still must be attempted.

But Shen Qing has Three Spirit Roots, the highest Spirit Root Quality being Earth Spirit Root at only 5 Points, about the same as herself; perhaps she suffered hardship during previous Cultivation Realm Breakthroughs, so she empathizes too deeply.

The three people usually have little contact; some words said further cannot be received, making the surrounding Atmosphere cold and quiet.

Shen Qing felt it was strange after speaking, so simply smiled and opened her mouth to smooth things over, "Alright, let's not talk about these; calling you over this time is to explain the matter of going to Yunwu Mountain in Two Days."

Hearing the three words Yunwu Mountain, Shen Yao immediately perked up.

Shen Qing glanced at Shen Ying, "For this trip to Yunwu Mountain, Eldest Uncle should have explained very clearly.

Mainly it's you and me; Xiao Qi is still too young, and Fourth Sister has no need for these.

Here, this records some information about the young talents of Yunwu City.

Take it back and look it over more; if there's anyone to your liking, pay more attention when the time comes.

Shen Qing felt no shyness, feeling that saying these things was like simple chatting.

Shen Yao reached out to take the paper Shen Qing handed over, glanced at it once, and quickly stowed it into her sleeve.

"Fifth Sister, do you have anyone in mind?" Shen Yao asked curiously.

Mainly afraid that if the two targets coincide, it would be awkward then.

Shen Qing waved her hand, "We don't know them well, only that the direct lines of the Lin Family and Sun Family are not bad."

However, the Lin Family and Sun Family have had some awkwardness with our Shen Family these past years.

If possible, try not to choose them.

Shen Yao nodded after listening, feeling Shen Qing's words made a lot of sense.

Besides, their three families opposing each other helps keep Yunwu City stable.

A marriage alliance? The City Lord's Mansion and the Iron Sword Sect behind it probably would worry.

At this time, Shen Ying, who had been listening at one side, spoke up to explain, "The Lin Family and Sun Family have close contact with the Qianyu Alliance and Ziyun Sect."

Especially the Lin Family, there is a clansman of their direct line who went to Ziyun Sect.

I plan to try the Iron Sword Sect next year; we'd best keep our distance from the Lin Family, even though the Lin Family's people have fine looks and emotional intelligence, they are not suitable for the Shen Family.

Shen Yao:...

"Fourth Sister, rest assured, I understand all that," Shen Yao would not challenge such difficulty; she only wanted to find a Normal Person with decent aptitude.

After the three sisters finished these private words, they then chatted a few sentences about cultivation.

Mainly Shen Ying was speaking, while Shen Qing and Shen Yao listened at one side.

After all, some insights on cultivation still require a higher cultivation realm to have the right to speak.

Returning to the Small Courtyard before dark, Shen Yao took a Hot Water Bath, directly changed into Clothes, and went to bed to sleep.

Even though cultivators do not need sleep and can maintain Jing Shen through Meditation alone, Shen Yao's normal Zuo Xiu formed from many Task Worlds still could not easily adjust.

Just like that, working at Sunrise and resting at Sunset.

Shen Yao stayed in the Small Courtyard for several days until Ping'er came to notify her that she needed to set out, before leaving the Small Courtyard.

Early morning, outside a layer of thin White Mist rose.

The May weather was still somewhat chilly; Shen Yao wore a light-colored flowing Broad-Sleeved Flowing Immortal Skirt, and for ease of movement, she combed her hair into a simple Horse Tail.

With various Magic Artifacts hidden on her person, Shen Yao exhaled, instructed Ping'er to guard the Small Courtyard well, and herself left carrying a Storage Bag loaded full of Supplies.

At the Shen Jia Doorway, a crowd had already gathered by this time.

Second Elder Shen Zhangshou was standing in the distance quietly speaking with Family Head Shen Zhouhai.

When Shen Yao arrived, she at a glance saw Shen Ying and Shen Qing in the crowd.

Shen Qing smiled and waved, "Sister Six"

Shen Yao walked over and nodded, "Fourth Sister, Fifth Sister"

Shen Ying made an affirmative sound, holding a Long Sword with an icy cold texture in her hands.

Even with the sword in its sheath, it could still make one feel a piercing Coldness.