[{"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-16":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},1472904,1921,"Chapter 16: Teaching a Son","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-16",16,"\u003Cp>When Shen Wenxing was mentioned, a slight smile appeared on Huang Qingzhou’s face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That young lad has quite the talent. After just two or three months of practicing posture, his internal Qi has noticeably improved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I estimate that if he continues, he should be able to break through to the Postnatal Realm before reaching adulthood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As martial artists, they all understood that if a practitioner could reach the Postnatal Realm by the age of twenty, there was hope for entering the Innate Realm in the future.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And martial artists in the Innate Realm could generally secure a good position in the army.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a person would truly be valuable to the Huang Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm, just keep an eye on him. Use your judgment regarding relations with the Shen Family.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, due to my merit of defeating the enemy, my rank should be raised by one or two levels. This is an opportunity; when the time comes, I might arrange for a transfer or promotion elsewhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the streets of Yunshui Town, Shen Yuan was currently with his son Shen Wenxing, purchasing some New Year’s goods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though life was somewhat tight now, one must still prepare some necessities for the New Year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh! I thought it was someone else, but isn’t this Brother Shi Tou?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the father and son were walking, a mocking voice suddenly came from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing the voice, Shen Wenxing’s expression changed slightly, and he hurriedly pulled his father’s sleeve, trying to walk forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan turned around and saw a boy about twelve or thirteen years old, wearing luxurious mink fur, followed by two servants in gray.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi Tou, do you know them?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing stopped reluctantly, feeling a bit fearful, and said, \"A senior brother from the Martial Arts Hall, named Su Chang, a very annoying fellow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he spoke, the boy Su Chang had already approached the father and son.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By rights, being both disciples of the Martial Arts Hall, he should have at least politely greeted the father of a junior brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Su Chang ignored Shen Yuan entirely, looking at Shen Wenxing with a face full of mockery and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you hiding?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Meeting your senior brother and you don’t know how to greet?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No wonder you’re such a bumpkin from the village.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing’s face turned red with anger, yet he didn’t know how to retort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan, standing to the side, didn’t speak up to help, merely watching his son’s reaction quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Junior brother, one should know their place. Stay away from Junior Sister Lingxiu in the future, otherwise, I might have to teach you a lesson for our masters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying this, he smugly led his two servants away into the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing gazed at his retreating figure full of indignation, slowly clenching his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan did not speak throughout.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His son was being bullied, and as a father, he should step up to help, but Su Chang was only twelve or thirteen, still a child. As an adult, it would be undignified to bully the young.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, he wanted to cultivate Shen Wenxing’s ability to handle matters independently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, his son’s current performance was somewhat disappointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gently placing his hand on Shen Wenxing’s shoulder, Shen Yuan asked solemnly, \"Tell me what’s going on?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his head lowered, Shen Wenxing hesitated and stammered, \"Senior Brother Su Chang’s uncle is the County Magistrate of Anyang County, and Senior Sister Lingxiu is Uncle Huang’s daughter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’ve had a verbal engagement since they were little, planning to discuss marriage once Senior Sister Lingxiu reaches maturity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But Senior Sister Huang dislikes him very much. She’s kind to other senior brothers and junior brothers in the Martial Arts Hall, except she never shows a kind face to Senior Brother Su Chang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Other senior brothers and junior brothers are all afraid of him, not daring to speak much to Senior Sister Huang...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Shen Yuan couldn’t help but smile and shake his head. A bunch of immature kids actually know how to compete for a girl?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This person they’re vying for happens to be the daughter of Huang Qingzhou.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to his son’s account, this Su Chang’s uncle is the County Magistrate of Anyang County, and the Su Family is quite prestigious in the county.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An alliance through marriage between the two families is well-matched in social status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How old is Huang Lingxiu this year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ten... Senior Sister Huang has the same birthday as me, both in January, and she’ll be eleven soon.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The little fellow replied instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan laughed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brat even remembers her birthday so clearly, he must be smitten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eleven...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The New Year festival is approaching, and after that, his son would be eight years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The saying goes, if the woman is three years older, she’ll bring prosperity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That seems quite nice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi Tou, be honest with dad, do you like Lingxiu?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question made Shen Wenxing’s face turn completely red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this era, women could marry once they reached adulthood, and many families would even find a child bride for their sons at a young age. Children matured quite early.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing was at an age of innocent admiration. Though he didn’t fully understand what \"liking\" meant, his feelings were genuine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speak boldly,\" encouraged Shen Yuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing shyly and hesitantly mumbled, \"I just... just like talking to Senior Sister Lingxiu, she... she has a nice voice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan nodded slightly. \"Does Lingxiu like you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now Shen Wenxing’s face reddened even further, and he murmured in a mosquito-like voice, \"I don’t know, but every time after practicing posture, she... she likes to sit next to me and talk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn’t sure if that amounted to liking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You brat...\" Shen Yuan chuckled, ruffling his hair. \"So what do you plan to do about what happened today?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"According to Su Chang, will you avoid your Senior Sister Lingxiu next year?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing quickly shook his head but then his expression turned gloomy. \"Senior Brother Su Chang has been at the Martial Arts Hall for five years, he’s quite skilled. I... I can’t beat him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The masters don’t mind friendly sparring between senior and junior brothers, so when the time comes...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the fear on his face, Shen Yuan slowly squatted down and said earnestly, \"Shi Tou, look at me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing slightly raised his head, looking into his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad is going to tell you two things today, you must remember them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A gentleman strives not to compete for the start but for the essence, seeking a clear conscience in all things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As a man, it’s alright to endure, but never lose your spirit. A heart full of thunder, yet a face as calm as a placid lake, can achieve great things.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fear should not enter the heart, and anger should not be visible. If you can’t win, then work harder yourself, understand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at his father’s serious demeanor, Shen Wenxing internally noted every word in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while, he suddenly muttered, \"Dad, that’s three things...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan suddenly laughed with both amusement and exasperation, giving him a playful slap on the backside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, we need to hurry back, we still have to pick up your younger brother.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The father and son didn’t linger, placing the purchased items onto the ox cart and heading back to Jinliu Village.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At home, Shen Wenxing, as always, eagerly took over chores like chopping grass and feeding the pigs and cattle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After unloading the items from the cart, Shen Yuan carried the remaining silver taels into the house.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Husband, what’s all this...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the heavy package, Hu Yufen was somewhat surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan said nothing, directly opening the package to reveal the shining silver inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Where did you get so much silver!?\" Hu Yufen was very surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A few days ago, while chopping wood in the mountains, I discovered some unfamiliar footprints. I suspected that scouts from the Barbarian Race had passed through.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I reported this to the Mountain Patrol Captain Camp. They sent people to check, and indeed caught several scouts from the Barbarian Race.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This money is a reward from the government.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan tried to speak in a flat tone, not wanting Hu Yufen to worry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So the other day you went to town early to report it to the Mountain Patrol Captain Camp?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan nodded, \"Wife, I didn’t want to worry you, but it’s fine now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hu Yufen glared at him with feigned annoyance, \"I’m not unreasonable; don’t hide things from me in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yuan replied with a smile, \"Of course, of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, take the silver and put it away. I’m going to pick up Ah Nu.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, Shen Yuan left the house, heading towards Lu Zhiyuan’s little courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>",1465,"2026-06-06T03:07:11.658Z",1,"novelbin.me","8653726a9cc224468e0484cc5b77ffa02f0093b6eb7e8175905389fc3a988b6b","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-17","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-15",587,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcrafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-cover.jpg"]