Shi Xuan's Confusion

"I didn't expect the four of you to pass the Heart-Questioning Mirror so easily. It seems you demonic cultivators aren't quite up to the task."

Dao-Seeking City, Shi Xuan looked at the Four Ghosts of South Mountain and teased them with a smile.

Old Ghost Fu looked at the young master before him and forced a smile, "Young master, we haven't actually done anything heinous. It's just that neither the righteous nor the evil paths can tolerate us, so we've been labeled as demonic cultivators."

Shi Xuan joked, "This is the first time I've ever seen someone introduce themselves as so harmless. In my opinion, you're cultivators from both the righteous and evil paths, and you dare to offend either of them."

"Hey-hey."

Old Ghost Fu chuckled, "You saw right through us, young master. We don't mess with just anyone. If we encounter a disciple from a powerful family like yours, we'll run away as fast as we can."

"Alright, I won't press the matter further. From now on, you will follow behind me and are not allowed to act without my orders."

Shi Xuan said in a very serious tone.

"We will obey your command, young master."

The Four Ghosts of South Mountain spoke with excitement on their faces.

Although they didn't know their young master's name, the fact that he had cultivated Sword Intent to perfection at such a young age meant he must be a top-tier talent in the entire Dao-Seeking Academy.

Half an hour later, the group arrived in front of a mansion.

The Four Ghosts of South Mountain looked towards the plaque at the entrance of the mansion and saw the two large characters "Shi Residence" written on it.

Liang Yi strode forward, knocked on the door, and called out loudly, "Uncle Yuan, we're back!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the mansion gate creaked open, and an old man walked out with several cultivators.

"Your Highness, Changsun."

Everyone bowed to Shi Xuan in unison.

No need for formalities.

Shi Xuan continued, "From now on, the Four Ghosts of South Mountain will reside in this mansion and be treated as second-class guest elders of the Zhangsun Residence."

"Promise."

After responding, Uncle Yuan turned his gaze to the four ghosts.

With just one glance, the Four Ghosts of South Mountain felt as if they were being seen through by the other party—a Nirvana expert!

The thought immediately crossed their minds. Just as the four of them were about to inquire about the rules of the young master's residence, they discovered that Young Master Shi had already left.

"Please follow me, all four of you."

Uncle Yuan said calmly.

"Promise."

The four ghosts followed Uncle Yuan into the Shi Residence.

Uncle Yuan slowly introduced everything about the Shi Residence as if he were chatting with someone he knew.

"Although our Shi Residence isn't considered a major family in Dao-Seeking City, we are still a respectable family. I won't restrict your travel."

However, your every move represents the Shi Residence. If you cause trouble outside, it will not only be yourselves who will be disgraced, but also His Highness the Grand Prince, and even the Great Sage Qiankun.

Therefore, you must pay attention to your words and actions when you are out and about. Do you understand?

"Ah!!!"

The four ghosts were stunned when they heard the words "Great Sage Qiankun and Earth," standing there dumbfounded with their mouths agape.

Seeing their expressions, Uncle Yuan slowly said, "It seems the young master hasn't revealed his identity to you. In that case, let me remind you: the young master is the personal disciple of the Great Sage Qiankun and the eldest grandson of the Northern Wasteland Emperor. Do you understand?"

"Listen carefully, listen carefully."

The four never expected that their decision would lead them to curry favor with a legendary benefactor, something countless people dream of.

After leaving the Shi Residence, Shi Xuan led his disciples to the Dao-Seeking Academy.

A moment later, the master and his apprentice arrived at the familiar Miaomiao Mountain.

Shi Xuan did not immediately fly up the mountain on his sword, but instead quietly walked up the mountain.

Along the way, he admired the scenery, and for some reason, he felt drawn to the familiar plants and trees.

Shi Xuan felt an extreme sense of peace and tranquility within him, a feeling he had never experienced in the past ten years.

At this moment, Shi Xuan suddenly had the urge to sit cross-legged on the spot and begin cultivating.

However, Shi Xuan did not stop and continued to move forward.

What should have been a short walk took Shi Xuan a full half hour this time.

call...

Shi Xuan let out a long sigh, muttering to himself, "This feeling is truly mysterious."

Upon hearing this, Liang Yi looked confused. "Master, what are you talking about?"

Shi Xuan's lips curled slightly upward. "Don't ask. Even if you did, I wouldn't know how to answer you. Go back to your own courtyard first. I still need to pay my respects to your grandmaster."

"Promise."

After Liang Yi responded, he turned and left.

He felt that his master was acting strangely today, but for the time being, he couldn't quite put his finger on what was wrong with him.

Shi Xuan walked towards the main courtyard, and soon he heard the sound of two children playing inside.

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Filled with questions, Shi Xuan walked to the courtyard gate and respectfully said, "Disciple Shi Xuan has come to pay respects to Master."

Inside the villa, Chu Feng was playing with his two daughters. Hearing Shi Xuan's voice, he stopped what he was doing and said with a smile, "Xiao Xuan, you're back. Come in."

"Promise."

As Shi Xuan entered the courtyard, he felt the puzzled and curious gazes of the two young girls. He wanted to ask them a question, but he didn't know how.

"Father, who is this older brother?"

Chu Yuzhi looked at Shi Xuan with curiosity and asked.

Chu Feng patted his two daughters and said, "This is your junior brother Shi Xuan."

The two young girls' eyes lit up when they heard the words "Junior Brother," and they bowed respectfully in a very proper manner.

"Greetings, Junior Brother."

"Greetings, my two junior sisters."

Looking at his two junior sisters, Shi Xuan finally felt as if he had been in a different world. He had been gone for ten years, and his master already had a daughter.

Chu Feng said to the two little girls, "Daddy has something to say to your junior brother. You two go play with your mother."

"Um."

The two little girls nodded obediently; they had seen this kind of scene many times before.

"Sit."

After Chu Feng and his two daughters left, he pointed to the stone chair next to him.

"Thank you, Master."

Shi Xuan then stepped forward to pour a cup of tea for his master before sitting down.

"The Dao Integration Realm, with both True Intent Great Perfection. It seems your trip to the Land of Slaughter was the right one."

After speaking, Chu Feng took a sip of tea.

Shi Xuan nodded slightly. "Master is absolutely right. If it weren't for the Land of Slaughter, it would be difficult for me to have made such a progress in such a short time. However..."

Seeing the little fellow's hesitant expression, Chu Feng smiled and said, "It's only been ten years, how come you've become so distant with me? If there's anything you don't understand, just ask your master."

"Reporting to Master, I have clearly reached the True Intent Great Perfection, and I even feel a sense of overflowing power, yet I still cannot comprehend the True Essence of the Great Dao."

After Shi Xuan finished speaking, he looked respectfully at his master, wanting an answer...