Chapter 292 Setting Up the Nine Netherworld Python

Zhao Kuo hesitated slightly: "Grandmaster Shen, this..."

Shen Wen interrupted him: "Hand them out."

Zhao Kuo said no more. He took the jade bottle and distributed the Medicinal Pills to everyone.

The twelve Dou Zongs took the pills, their eyes filled with joy.

The three Dou Zuns, however, did not take them. They just looked at Shen Wen, appearing as if they wanted to say something but hesitated.

Shen Wen naturally understood what they meant.

The zong ji pill was useful for a Dou Zong, but ineffective for a Dou Zun.

He looked at the three of them and spoke in a flat tone: "You don't need to be envious. The zong ji pill is useless to you, but I am currently refining another type of pill."

Zhao Kuo's eyes lit up: "May I ask Grandmaster Shen, what kind of pill is it?"

Shen Wen said: "The zun ji pill. A Medicinal Pill that can raise a Dou Zun's level by one star."

As his voice fell, the hall went silent once again.

Raise a Dou Zun by one star?

What kind of concept was that?

It meant the three of them could take a step further!

Zhao Kuo took a deep breath, suppressed the throbbing in his heart, and said in a heavy voice: "Grandmaster Shen's meaning is..."

Shen Wen said: "The zun ji pill is still in the research phase, but it won't be long before it's completed. At that time, as long as you do your jobs well, you naturally won't be lacking."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them: "It's not just you. If there's a need in the future, I will refine even more. Whoever performs well will get it first."

These words were stated clearly.

Want a zun ji pill? Fine.

Show your worth.

Zhao Kuo and the other two looked at each other, stood up simultaneously, and bowed to Shen Wen with their hands cupped.

"This subordinate is willing to serve Grandmaster Shen!"

The twelve Dou Zongs behind them also stood up one after another and shouted in unison: "Willing to serve Grandmaster Shen!"

Shen Wen nodded and raised his hand to signal them to sit down.

"No need for such formalities. From now on, we are on the same side."

He looked at Xiao Yi Xian and said: "Make arrangements for these people. The residence, daily expenses, and the rules that need to be explained—make it all clear."

Xiao Yi Xian nodded: "Alright."

The following matters were taken over by Xiao Yi Xian.

She led the fifteen people out of the main hall, through the corridor, and arrived at several vacant courtyards in the backyard.

These courtyards had been prepared beforehand; when the Shen Residence was expanded, the possibility of increasing manpower in the future had been considered.

While walking, Xiao Yi Xian explained: "These courtyards over here are all empty. Pick for yourselves; stay in whichever one you like."

Daily expenses are distributed on the first of every month. If you need anything, you can come directly to me."

She paused and added: "There aren't many rules in the residence, just three."

Don't ask what shouldn't be asked, don't say what shouldn't be said, and don't do what shouldn't be done. If you can do that, stay."

If you can't, it's still not too late to leave now."

Everyone nodded one after another, indicating they understood.

Xiao Yi Xian gave a few more instructions before turning to leave.

When she returned to the flower hall, Shen Wen was still sitting there, and Cao Ying was talking to him.

Seeing her enter, Shen Wen looked up and asked: "Arrangements made?"

Xiao Yi Xian sat down by his side and nodded: "Everything is settled."

"They are all smart people; they know what to do and what not to do."

Shen Wen gave an 'en' and took a sip from his teacup.

Xiao Yi Xian looked at him and suddenly said: "That move of yours just now gave them quite a scare."

Shen Wen smiled: "I had to scare them a bit. Otherwise, they'll be hard to manage in the future."

Cao Ying, who was to the side, asked: "How do you plan to use those three Dou Zuns?"

Shen Wen pondered: "Zhao Kuo is more steady; he can be placed on the surface to handle external matters."

The two Two Star Dou Zuns, one named Chen Lie and the other named Zhou Yuan, are both from Loose Cultivator backgrounds and are tough characters."

In the future, they can lead people to execute some dangerous missions."

Cao Ying nodded and didn't ask any further questions.

Shen Wen looked at Xiao Yi Xian and said: "In the future, you'll need to take more care of these matters in the residence."

Cai Lin needs to take care of One Thought, and I'm too busy to do it alone. I can't just throw everything at Ying'er."

Xiao Yi Xian was slightly stunned, and then a hint of softness flashed in her eyes.

She knew what Shen Wen meant.

He was letting her officially participate in the management of the residence's affairs.

"Alright," she replied softly.

Shen Wen reached out and held her hand, giving it a gentle squeeze.

Xiao Yi Xian's cheeks turned slightly red, but she did not pull away.

Cao Ying watched from the side, the corners of her lips curling slightly. She took a sip of tea and acted as if she hadn't seen anything.

...

The following few days passed peacefully.

Zhao Kuo, Chen Lie, and Zhou Yuan, along with the twelve Dou Zongs, quickly became familiar with the rules and rhythm of the Shen Residence.

Xiao Yi Xian coordinated with them daily, categorizing and arranging various affairs in an orderly fashion.

Cao Ying was still busy with the Cao family's matters, occasionally coming over to sit and ask about the situation.

Cai Lin was still in the backyard taking care of Shen Yinian. The little girl was growing fast; at just over a month old, those purple eyes could already follow moving figures.

Every time Shen Wen went to see her, she would stare at him with wide, round eyes, as if wondering about something.

Zi Yan continued her diligent training without cease, saying she wanted to Breakthrough to Dou Zong as soon as possible to refine that dragon phoenix origin fruit. Especially after Xiao Yi Xian broke through to Dou Zong, it could be said she was stimulated.

Qing Lin was also accompanying her in cultivation. Now Qing Lin was also pondering a Breakthrough to Dou Zong; after all, the potential of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils was not weaker than the Calamity Poison Body.

Moreover, the upper limit of the Triple Jade-Green Snake Flower Pupils was actually higher than the Calamity Poison Body. Coupled with the Heavenly Demon Body and Great Charm Technique previously given by the System...

At that time, her combat power would also be unimaginable.

On this day, Shen Wen was studying the Pill Formula for the zun ji pill in the Quiet Room when he suddenly sensed a familiar aura approaching.

A moment later, Cao Ying pushed open the door and entered.

"News has come from Demon Crow's side." She handed a jade talisman to Shen Wen. "Two Dou Zun Elders have been lured out."

In three days, we are to meet in a valley at the edge of the Beast Region."

Shen Wen took the jade talisman and probed it with his Soul Power. A moment later, the corners of his mouth curled slightly.

Demon Crow's handling of affairs was indeed steady.

"Three days from now." He put down the jade talisman. "Just right, it's also time to go meet them."

Three days later, at the edge of the Beast Region.

When Shen Wen stepped out of a spatial crack, below was a desolate valley. Jagged rocks were scattered about, withered trees lay strewn, and even birds and beasts were rarely seen.

Demon Crow was already waiting there.

Seeing him appear, Demon Crow hurried forward and bowed: "Venerable One."

Shen Wen nodded, his gaze sweeping the surroundings: "Where are the people?"

"Still on the way," Demon Crow said. "The appointment is for noon, still half an hour away. Those two hold significant status in the tribe and are cautious in their travels, needing to bypass several sets of eyes."

Shen Wen gave an 'en' and didn't ask more.

He found a flat green stone, sat cross-legged, and closed his eyes to rest.

Demon Crow stood to the side with hands lowered and did not speak again.

About half an hour later, two figures swept in from the horizon at extreme speed, landing in the valley within moments.

They were two old men, both in gray robes with white hair, their faces sinister and their auras heavy. One was a Two Star Dou Zun, the other a Three-Star Dou Zun.

After the two landed, their gazes first swept over Demon Crow and then landed on Shen Wen, a flash of vigilance appearing in their eyes.