[{"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-65":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},1473053,1921,"Chapter 65: Qiyun Valley","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-65",65,"\u003Cp>Moved to a new home, the son got an official appointment, and got married. Everything seemed to be moving in a positive direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time flew by, another half month passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day, Shen Wenxing hurried back home from the Ascension Pavilion at the County Government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The County Government sent a message, asking me to escort three Spirit Root Practitioners from Anyang County to the County Government.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, please help Wen’an pack some clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Hu Yufen felt a slight twinge in her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite Shen Yuan’s frequent reassurances, now that the time for separation had actually arrived, she couldn’t help but feel worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Shen Wen’an was only eight years old.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, I have some connections with the Immortals. I’ll personally write a letter for Wen’an to give to two of the Immortals, asking them to take care of my brother. You don’t need to worry too much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his mother like this, Shen Wenxing could only offer words of comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go, this is a big matter and cannot be delayed.\" Shen Yuan patted his wife’s hand and spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Helpless, Hu Yufen could only suppress her worries and went inside to pack up things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, the family finished their meal, and the two brothers prepared to leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wen’an, remember to write to mother when you arrive.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Make sure to wear clothes suitable for the seasons, and buy what you need if necessary.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t just focus on cultivation; interact with your fellow disciples...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mother worries when her son travels far.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Especially since this son has some personality flaws, making Hu Yufen even more anxious with her reminders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mother, we should go now.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing, though hesitant, interrupted his old mother’s rambling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an looked at Shen Yuan and Hu Yufen, then took a deep look at the home behind him, turned around, and silently got into the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Shen Wenxing shook his head slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This brother of his really gave people the impression of being too heartless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he could be this way towards his parents, one could only imagine how he’d be towards others.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage moved slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The curtain suddenly lifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an’s head poked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at his parents and home gradually fading away, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, then he pulled his head back inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the two brothers arrived at the Ascension Pavilion at the County Government, two other children with Spirit Roots and their families were already waiting there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Wenxing expected, a total of over forty thousand people were tested in Anyang County, and only three had Spirit Roots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apart from Shen Wen’an, the other two children were named Bai Yue and Xu Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, may I dare to ask, when will the children return after going to the Immortal Sect?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the Ascension Pavilion, an elderly man’s voice trembled as he asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was Xu Jing’s grandfather, clearly unwilling to part with his grandson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing shook his head slightly: \"Matters of the Immortals are unknown to us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I think there should be another chance to meet again, old man, no need to worry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man listened, a look of desolation on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Jing’er is my first grandson, I myself am at an age where I have few years left...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m just afraid that by then, when I’m gone, there’ll be no one to carry the spirit flag...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First grandson\" is a local term referring to the eldest grandson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After an elder passes away, the eldest grandson carries the spirit flag at the front of the procession, leading the way, and hence is referred to as the \"first grandson.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t worry, old man, it won’t happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reassuring him, Shen Wenxing spoke: \"Time’s almost up, everyone get on the carriage.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Bai Yue and Xu Jing reluctantly bid farewell to their families and boarded the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the carriage, Shen Wen’an sat cross-legged, holding a long sword in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at his two companions, who were a few years older, but didn’t say a word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage left Anyang, accompanied by ten Ascension Pavilion guards, heading towards Yunzhong County.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the road, the atmosphere was tense; the oldest, Xu Jing, looked at the two, ready to find a topic to ease the mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you Steward Shen’s brother?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an ignored him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m Xu Jing, from Xiaohuang Village, Chunshui Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I’m Bai Yue, from Yu Village, Huangyan Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Understanding the situation, Bai Yue, seeing Shen Wen’an ignoring Xu Jing and feeling awkward, hurriedly jumped into the conversation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After introducing themselves, they again looked at Shen Wen’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing his silence, they decided not to trouble themselves, and chatted casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three days passed in a flash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group reached Yunzhong County City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After handing over the three to the Ascension Pavilion at the County Government, Shen Wenxing, after much hesitation, finally decided to get pen and paper, and wrote a letter to Li Heshan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even knowing that this letter would likely have little effect, as the older brother, he was willing to try anything that might help his younger brother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wen’an, once you reach the Royal City and see the Immortals, give them this letter, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wen’an took the letter and nodded slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Go in now, and don’t forget to write to mother when you reach the Royal City.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the three walk into the Ascension Pavilion at the County Government, Shen Wenxing casually asked the elder responsible for reception: \"May I ask, how many people in Yunzhong County have Spirit Roots?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man chuckled: \"Yunzhong County fares well among the twenty-two counties of Great Yu, with a total of eighteen people possessing Spirit Roots.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You are the Steward Shen from Anyang County, correct?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing cupped his hands: \"That’s right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man nodded slightly: \"Anyang County has three Spirit Root Practitioners. Steward Shen might receive an Immortal’s reward.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\" Shen Wenxing was puzzled: \"Would an Immortal reward for that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course, among Yunzhong’s eleven counties, only Anyang County has three. The others have at most two or none at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man glanced around, then lowered his voice: \"I heard that Steward Shen has connections with the Immortals and has made a great contribution this time. There will definitely be rewards.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Wenxing gave an awkward smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t thought that his supposed connections with the Immortals would spread so quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, probably half of Yu Country knows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But... it’s not a bad thing after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To leverage an Immortal’s \"influence\" is a considerable benefit, both for him and the Shen Family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since there’s nothing else, we shall take our leave.\" Shen Wenxing cupped his hands, taking his group of guards away from the Ascension Pavilion at the County Government.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hundred years ago, Great Yu’s twenty-two counties lost three to the Western Regions, but after regaining them, reclaimed the peak territory, stretching from the North Sea Snowfield to the east and south_coasts, bordered by the Barbaric Wilderness to the west.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In May, a peculiar Flying Shuttle swiftly traversed the vast snowfield sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the Flying Shuttle, over a hundred youth from Great Yu marveled at the snowfield scenery outside, including Shen Wen’an.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal, what treasure is this, able to carry so many of us in the sky!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One youth asked in awe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the front of the shuttle, Li Heshan stood with hands clasped behind, smiling: \"This is one of the two Flying Magical Artifacts we have in Qiyun Valley, named the Sky-Piercing Shuttle.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is this treasure very valuable?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little boy with a tigerish head asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heshan smiled lightly: \"It probably can buy all of Yu Country.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After you become disciples of the Immortal Sect, you’ll find that mundane wealth is no measure for Immortal Treasures.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps in a good mood, or thinking of them as future junior brothers and sisters, Li Heshan answered every question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words left the children wide-eyed in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Immortal, where are we going?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone noticed the Flying Shuttle had been flying over the barren snowfield, seeing nothing else around, feeling a bit worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ll know soon enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Heshan glanced forward and reminded: \"Hold on tight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The children, unsure why, obediently steadied themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, the Flying Shuttle trembled slightly, and instantly, the surrounding scenery changed drastically!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vast snowfield was gone, replaced by an expansive land with towering ancient trees and peaks rising high!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, mountains met, stretching endlessly; cloud and mist reflected the sun, glittering brilliantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sky overhead was visibly purer than that of Great Yu, and the surrounding mountains more majestic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Flying Shuttle swooped down, heading straight towards a depression among the distant mountain range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, everyone onboard finally saw their destination—Qiyun Valley.\u003C\u002Fp>",1465,"2026-06-06T03:07:11.938Z",1,"novelbin.me","6885a666959518b5a50c470398e5b4af8e25e64d0744e1d7ec1869dba6784504","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-66","crafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-chapter-64",587,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcrafting-an-immortal-race-with-daily-hexagrams-cover.jpg"]