When we returned to the City Lord's Mansion from Black Prison World, the sky was still bright, it was late in the afternoon, and the sun had not yet set. The lanterns under the corridor in the City Lord's Mansion were not lit, and there was plenty of light in the yard.
Shen Fei, Xiao Ning'er, and Duan Jian followed Nie Li through the side door, passed through Front Courtyard, and walked toward Back Courtyard. Several of them still carried the moisture brought by Black Prison World, with mud on their soles and water marks on the hems of their clothes that had not yet dried.
When they reached the Back Courtyard intersection, Shen Fei stopped and turned to look at Duan Jian.
"Do you have time later?"
Duan Jian also stopped, glanced at him, and nodded. "Yes."
Shen Fei said, "I want to improve my physical qualifications and need to spar with you. Do you want to come?"
Duan Jian did not hesitate and nodded again. "Come."
After listening to Nie Li next to him, he waved his hand and said in a calm tone, "Then you practice. I'm going to lay out Myriad Demons Demon Spirit Formation first. Formation Array still has to change it. I have to go through the texture again today."
After he finished speaking, he waved to several people, turned around and walked in the direction of the City Lord's Mansion Back Courtyard Formation Array. His steps were not fast, and the hem of his gray cloth swayed slightly as he walked.
Shen Fei watched Nie Li walk away and withdrew his gaze. Xiao Ning'er stood next to him, holding the cloth bag brought by Black Prison in his hand, and Short Sword hanging on his waist.
The two of them did not stay at the City Lord's Mansion for too long. They left the side door one after another and walked along the main street in the direction of their respective homes. When they reached the fork in the road, Shen Fei went to the Sacred Family, and Xiao Ning'er went to the Winged Dragon Family.
Before they separated, the two agreed to meet up at Martial Arts Arena at the Winged Dragon Family later, and Duan Jian would also pass by.
When Nie Li walked up to Myriad Demons Demon Spirit Formation alone, Formation Array's dark golden texture was still shining with a very faint light.
Most of the magic circles used during the day have been closed, and the grooves on the stone pillars are empty. Heavenly Meteor Divine Thunder Sword has also been put away, leaving only the dense lines on the ground.
He stood on the edge of the magic circle, looking down at the lines under his feet, frowning slightly.
Witch Ghost Family opened a hole from the inside that day, and the flaw had been remembered by the other party. Although he had encrypted the node at that location and increased the redundancy of the Spiritual Power circuit, he knew in his heart that just fixing one flaw was not enough.
Next time the opponent comes, they won't just focus on one point, but may press from several directions at the same time. Formation Array There are still many things to change, including the grain direction, node density, and the order of Spiritual Power's reflow, all have to be rearranged.
He squatted down and slowly traced his fingers on the ground texture, doing calculations in his mind while looking at it. At this moment, a small sound of metal collision came from the direction of the courtyard wall.
The sound is not heavy, just like a few thin metal sheets touching together lightly.
Nie Li raised his head and saw a palm-sized metal bird flying over the wall. Its wings did not flap, but it flew very steadily. The dark silver metal piece shimmered slightly in the sunlight. It was Spirit Puppet from Ye Ting.
The metal bird landed on Nie Li's shoulder, and its claws clasped the material of his clothes. After standing firm, the bird's beak opened slightly, and Ye Ting's voice came from Spirit Puppet. It was not loud, but it was very clear. "Nether Domain, the Nether Domain controller of Nether Domain, has been promising to recruit disciples these days."
After Nie Li listened, he didn't speak immediately. He squatted on the edge of Formation Array, with his fingers still on a line of road, paused for two breaths, and then nodded. "Looks like I have to go there."
Spirit Puppet of Ye Ting moved slightly on his shoulders, like nodding, or adjusting his position. Nie Li stood up, looked away from Formation Array, and looked towards the distance outside the courtyard wall.
There was enough light during the day, and he could see the courtyard wall of the City Lord's Mansion Back Courtyard and the outline of City Wall further away. He stood there, thinking about one thing: I was finally going to get on the real chessboard. This time, I won't lose again.
When Shen Fei returned to the Sacred Family, it was not time to turn on the lights in the house. The guard guarding the door saw him, lowered his head and called out "Master of the house."
Shen Fei nodded in agreement and walked through Front Courtyard towards his yard. Before he reached the corner of the corridor, old Steward came over from the front. He did not hold the account book in his hand and walked faster than usual. He stood in front of Shen Fei and bowed slightly.
"Master, Second Elder sent a message saying that Shen Xiu wants to give Shen Yue a Black Gold Rank 1-Star's Demon Spirit. I need your approval."
Shen Fei listened and nodded. He knew in his heart that the matter itself was not a big deal. One Black Gold Rank 1-Star Demon Spirit, and given Sacred Family's current warehouse foundation, it was just a gift.
Second Elder came here specifically to ask, not because he was unsure whether he should give it to him, but because he was unsure about his attitude toward Shen Xiu and Shen Yue.
Shen Hong is no longer here, and Shen Xiu and Shen Yue have an awkward position in the family. Second Elder has followed Shen Hong for forty years. He is stable and knows how to measure things. He knows that he cannot make the decision for the family leader in such matters. He is worthy of being an old man who has followed Shen Hong for forty years.
Shen Fei said, "Okay, let's call them into the study."
Old Steward responded and turned around to make arrangements. Shen Fei stood there and thought for a moment. In fact, this matter could be done with just one instruction, but he decided to say it himself.
What Shen Xiu and Shen Yue are most afraid of now is being liquidated. Second Elder sent a message, also to test his intentions. Some words coming from Steward's mouth have different weight than those spoken from the head of the family face to face.
He walked to the study. The study was still the same one. The plaque on the door frame had not been changed, and the furnishings inside had not been changed. However, the documents originally left by Shen Hong on the table had been sorted out, and the penholder and inkstone were neatly placed.
Shen Fei walked behind the desk and sat down, leaning his back on the chair, putting his hands on the edge of the table, and waiting.
Not long after, there was a knock on the door, not heavy, twice.
"Come in." Shen Fei said.
The door was pushed open, and Shen Xiu walked in first. She was wearing a dark long dress today, her hair was neatly combed, and she had a carefully held smile on her face.
After entering the door, she glanced at Shen Fei first, then bent down slightly, and her tone was much lower than usual. "Home, Master."
The way she nodded and bowed was obvious, which was completely different from the way she used to hold her chin up while walking in the clan.
Shen Fei looked at her and said calmly, "Aunt There is no need to be so reserved. My father's matter has passed. I just want to correct his mistakes, not settle matters."
Shen Xiu After hearing these words, her shoulders relaxed a little, and the smile on her face became more natural. She straightened her waist, folded her fingers in front of her, and breathed out gently. "Yes, yes. I understand."
At this time, Shen Yue also walked in from the door. After entering, he kept his head lowered and his steps were very light. He walked to stand next to Shen Xiu, did not raise his head immediately, and said in a low voice, "Master of the house."
Shen Fei looked at Shen Yue. He knew what this younger brother was like in the clan before. Because of Shen Hong's partiality, he walked like a windy man and spoke with a prickly tone, he never bowed his head when meeting his eldest son.
Now he is standing in the study room, his head lowered, his hands hanging by his side, even breathing. Shen Fei did not beat around the bush, and said directly, "Shen Yue, you are my brother, there is nothing wrong with wanting a Black Gold Rank Demon Spirit."