[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams":3,"chapter-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-15":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1472903,1921,"Chapter 15: Unexpected Windfall","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>When Shen Yuan returned home, he found his wife pacing anxiously in the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing movement, Hu Yufen hurriedly walked out from inside, stumbling over the snow as she came forward: \"Husband, what happened?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her impression, her husband was a calm person, but his hasty manner this morning made her realize that something important must have happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nothing.\" Shen Yuan quickly walked over to support her: \"It’s cold outside, let’s go back inside first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, I asked Master Huang for help to find a family in town that grows fruit trees and ordered a batch of fruit tree saplings, which we agreed to check today.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ve been so busy these days that I almost forgot about it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan hastily made up a reason to reassure his wife, glanced at the snow in the courtyard, and changed the subject: \"The snow has stopped, we need to clear it away quickly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he found a shovel and went into the yard to busy himself with shoveling snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Yufen sat in the hall, watching his busy figure, looking a bit worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The couple had been together for nearly ten years, and she was well aware of Shen Yuan’s character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words just now were merely to comfort her, not wanting her to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time passed quickly, and soon it was time for their eldest, Shen Wenxing, to have a holiday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That day, Shen Yuan prepared the ox cart, ready to go to town to bring his eldest son back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he arrived at the Martial Arts Hall in Yunshui Town, he unexpectedly found a tall military warhorse tied to the stables at the entrance of the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan entered the Martial Arts Hall and encountered Huang Qingzhou coming out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to the time, my worthy brother should be here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Yuan was bowing to greet, Huang Qingzhou directly pulled him to a nearby side room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come in quickly, my worthy brother...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following Huang Qingzhou into the room, a wave of warmth hit him, and Shen Yuan suddenly noticed a figure sipping tea inside the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Yunxiao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That person was Huang Yunxiao.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Currently, Huang Yunxiao had a bandage on his shoulder and a scar on his face. Upon seeing Shen Yuan, he immediately stood up and cheerfully greeted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My worthy brother, please have a seat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprised, Shen Yuan sat on a stool nearby and said: \"Brother Yunxiao, are you injured?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yunxiao glanced at his left arm and waved with a smile: \"A minor wound, an arrow from a damned dog of the Barbarian Race hit my shoulder from behind.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My worthy brother, it was thanks to you spotting these beasts in advance.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Huang Qingzhou poured Shen Yuan a cup of tea, Huang Yunxiao continued: \"To be honest, this time, thanks to my foolish brother and Captain Zhang, we managed to successfully intercept and kill a Barbarian squad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qingzhou.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou, upon hearing, hurriedly brought a tray covered with a red cloth to Shen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan glanced at the tray, feeling puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yunxiao smiled faintly: \"Open it and take a look, my worthy brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the red cloth was lifted, the tray was neatly arranged with thirty shiny silver ingots, each inscribed with \"Government-made Ten Taels\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What does Brother Yunxiao mean by this?\" Shen Yuan looked at Huang Yunxiao in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he guessed that these three hundred taels of silver were likely a thank-you gift for himself, he didn’t directly accept them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The laws of Great Yu stipulate that those who report an enemy or thieves are rewarded generously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, you reported a hundred-man Barbarian squad’s secret infiltration, indirectly saving Yunshui Town’s common people. According to the rules, you should be rewarded one hundred taels of silver.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And because of your advance warning, my brother and Captain Zhang achieved great merit. With this achievement, promotion and awards should come next.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The remaining two hundred taels are from us two as a token of appreciation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please accept it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Shen Yuan was somewhat surprised in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He truly didn’t know there would be a reward for reporting the Barbarian infiltration; he hurried to tell Huang Yunxiao simply because he didn’t want Jinliu Village to be affected by the Barbarian squad’s invasion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, everything he had was in Jinliu Village. If something happened, his life would be ruined.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Mountain Patrol Captain Camp had dispatched all their forces and asked the Martial Arts Hall’s teachers for help. It seemed they had successfully dealt with the Barbarian squad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No significant battle had occurred, and defeating a hundred enemies was indeed a great achievement for the Mountain Patrol Captain Camp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yun glanced at the shiny silver ingots and then bowed to Huang Yunxiao: \"May I ask Brother Yunxiao, were there heavy casualties in the Mountain Patrol Captain Camp during the campaign against the Barbarian infiltrators?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Talking about this, Huang Yunxiao’s expression darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Barbarians are fierce and naturally stronger than our Great Yu soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Although the soldiers of the Mountain Patrol Captain Camp are elite, compared to the real Barbarian warriors, there is still a gap.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In this operation, the Captain Camp lost more than fifty brothers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan sighed inwardly upon hearing this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To be frank, Brother Yunxiao, my family is indeed struggling at the moment, but this silver...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I only need the hundred taels awarded by the government. Please, Brother Yunxiao, take back the remaining two hundred taels.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yunxiao took a quiet sip of tea and glanced at him with a smile: \"Hehe... Do you think it’s too little, my worthy brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan hurriedly bowed: \"Absolutely not. I merely ran an errand; the real credit belongs to you and Captain Zhang, who risked your lives for it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Mountain Patrol Captain Camp protects us common people, at the cost of over fifty soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you are unwilling to take it back, then give those two hundred taels to the families of the fallen soldiers.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yunxiao gently stirred the tea foam, then suddenly laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My worthy brother is truly a man of principle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I will relay your goodwill to the brothers...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, please wait.\" Shen Yuan quickly interrupted: \"Few people should know it was me who reported the Barbarian squad’s infiltration, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yunxiao nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This matter was known only to the two brothers thus far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother, I have a request.\" Shen Yuan bowed his hand: \"Please do not tell anyone it was me who reported the Barbarian infiltration.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fact that the Barbarian squad accurately knew that the Mountain Patrol Captain Camp wouldn’t plan patrol missions during the heavy snow meant that they had informants within Great Yu.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having been unveiled this time, they suffered heavy losses. If they sought revenge, the consequences would be dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yunxiao, upon hearing this, pondered momentarily and then understood his concern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rest assured, my worthy brother, besides the three of us, no one else will know.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you, brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan expressed his gratitude and then intended to fetch Shen Wenxing home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait, my worthy brother.\" Huang Yunxiao stood up and said: \"You may not take the money, but I must repay the favor.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From what Qingzhou said, your nephew is learning martial arts at the Martial Arts Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I will decide, and the fee for your nephew’s martial arts training will be waived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing’s martial arts training cost twenty taels of silver per year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would likely stay at the Martial Arts Hall for several more years; waiving the fee would save a significant amount of money.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan understood that Huang Yunxiao did not wish to owe him a favor, so he accepted without pretense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, thank you, Brother Yunxiao.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After bowing in thanks, he took the hundred taels of patterned silver and left with a Martial Arts Hall disciple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left, Huang Yunxiao glanced at his figure in the courtyard, revealing a slight smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Worldly-wise and composed, he is indeed an interesting person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Qingzhou spoke upon hearing: \"Brother, shouldn’t we now reestablish our relationship with the Shen Family? After all, our families were once longstanding allies.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huang Yunxiao shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s wait a little longer; we have already extended goodwill, and reestablishing ties can happen anytime.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Crossing class boundaries is not easy, and the Huang Family now needs equally strong friends to advance further.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as he was raising the teacup before him, Huang Yunxiao suddenly asked a question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"By the way, how talented is Shen Yuan’s son in the Martial Dao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In today’s Great Yu, while crossing class boundaries is difficult, there are shortcuts.\u003C\u002Fp>",1452,"2026-06-06T03:07:11.658Z",1,"novelbin.me","1bebdb2a9730336ac3280cbf7d6d2aa062fd50f56910fca4a6403dfe42fbb62c","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-16","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-14",587,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcrafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-cover.jpg"]