110: Master Shen: Where is Heiling City?

While Shen Li was in seclusion, Wang Teng did not choose to seclude himself.

This trip to Fu Yu Mountain could not be fought.

This prevented him from finding an opportunity to Breakthrough the shackles of his Realm.

It was truly a headache.

Unlike Shen Li, his nature was prone to irritability; if he calmed down and meditated, he still wouldn't find the bottleneck.

Additionally...the remaining Spiritual Qi, with Shen's continuous absorption, was already nearly half gone, and with many shops moving in, the consumption further deepened.

If he chose to go into seclusion at this time, what if Shen broke through and there wasn't enough Spiritual Qi?

Alas, this new Spiritual Vein needs to be investigated as soon as possible.

Or...it wouldn't be impossible for him to steal one from home.

Anyway, it's all for use, and he can use it too?

Thinking of this, Wang Teng shivered.

He seemed to recall the 'Whip's' teachings and quickly shooed away these idle thoughts.

He saw him sitting in the hall, bored, playing with a Sand Fox.

The Sand Fox was naturally close to fire and earth, and it was happy to stay by the Liyang Body's side.

However, not long after, Ou Yening's figure slowly approached, looking around but not seeing Shen Li.

Only after inquiring did she learn that he had entered seclusion, which made her frown and turn to leave.

Wang Teng, who was just looking for something to do, quickly spoke up.

"What are you looking for Shen for? Finding me works too."

"Shen said that after he goes into seclusion, I also have the right to make decisions on Black Ridge City's affairs."

Ou Yening asked in confusion.

"You?" Then her gaze turned to Qiu Ya.

Qiu Ya nodded helplessly.

Only then did Ou Yening move the Great Black Heaven Buddha Mother Bronze Statue out of her Storage Pouch.

"Alright then, to repair the bronze statue, re-cast it, then engrave the Qi Sect patterns and Restrictions, debug it, plus some Materials costs, that's one thousand seven hundred and thirty-six Low-Grade Spirit Stones."

"How do you choose to pay? Spirit Stone card? Or cash?"

Wang Teng immediately regretted it, even slapping himself.

"Serves you right for being so talkative!"

But as a man, how could he say no to a woman?

He quickly opened his Storage Pouch...After a long time, he bit the bullet, his tone unusually gentle, and said.

"Young Miss Ou Yening, you know, our Qingchi Mountain lineage has a very harmonious neighborhood relationship, and the Qi Sect is also making a fortune in Crescent Lake Market."

"Our Wang Family, even if we have no merit, we've put in hard work, right?"

Ou Yening nodded, then asked.

"The Wang Family naturally has great merit, but what does that have to do with you?"

"Besides, this is Black Ridge City, not your family's Crescent Lake."

Wang Teng was speechless, but then he heard Ou Yening say suspiciously.

"You wouldn't happen to be out of money, would you?"

"I...."

Wang Teng had learned a lot from Shen Li's side, and his skin had also become very thick, rubbing his hands like a fly, he chuckled.

"Can it be cheaper?"

Ou Yening said with an unkind expression.

"I can remove a few Restrictions for you and take out a few sets of Materials, do you think that's acceptable?"

"Just give it...why are you so fierce?" Wang Teng took out one thousand five hundred Spirit Stones from his Storage Pouch, then looked hopefully at Qiu Ya.

Seeing this, Qiu Ya smiled sweetly, but handed over all the Spirit Stones.

She said softly.

"My Young Master had already given me the Spirit Stones before he went into seclusion, Young Master Wang, you've been too thoughtful."

"It's a small matter, all small matters."

"Since Young Master Wang Teng is taking on a concurrent position...I still have quite a few things here."

"Before the Young Master went into seclusion, he placed another batch of orders with the Qi Sect, for replacing the weapons of the Yuting Guard."

"In addition, the Yuting Guard's current meals have also been taken over by Food as Heaven."

"And the Talisman Hall is currently rushing to produce the Little Vajra Technique's guiding Talismans...What about these Spirit Stones, you see?"

Wang Teng immediately stood up, his expression tense, and said in a deep voice.

"this Young Master has already sensed the shackles, and a Breakthrough is imminent, this Young Master will go into seclusion first."

"All matters will be handed over to you!"

After speaking, he ran off without waiting for a reply.

This caused a burst of laughter.

....

Time flew by.

More than a month later, Crescent Lake Market welcomed a new batch of guests.

The Wang Family's hospitality was quite grand, with the Clear Water Quiet Street...causing the Cultivators and martial artists there to be surprised and shocked.

It seemed that it had been a long time since the Wang Family had been so solemn.

A sharp-eyed Loose Cultivator looked over and saw the patterns engraved on the backs of the group of Cultivators dressed in green robes.

It was a large tree with flowers growing on it.

"Qingchi Mountain, Qingyang County Shen Family...The Shen Family who cultivates water and wood has arrived?"

"What's so strange about that? The Wang Family and the Shen Family have always had a good relationship, isn't Wang Teng of the Wang Family now fighting alongside the Shen Family Immortal Seed in Black Ridge City?"

"It's said that the development is good, and the Wang Family even endorsed it, allowing many shops to open branches in Black Ridge City."

"With the Shen Family coming this time, it seems their relationship might become even closer?"

"Ah, who can say for sure? Hasn't the Shen Family always been like this? Never making enemies with anyone, and able to talk to everyone?"

"Alright, go do what you need to do, we can't afford to provoke these Dao Foundation Immortal Clans."

In the Wang Family's main hall, Wang Chen led Second Master Shen to the peak.

Upon arriving at Crescent Lake Market, it was natural to first pay respects to the 'Immortal Master'.

And hearing that Immortal Sen Yan had completely crossed the threshold of an Immortal Master, he had to pay his respects even more.

And offer a generous gift.

After all, an Immortal Master, in some respects, already represented transcendence, and had to be treated with respect.

Immortal Sen Yan also met Second Master Shen as promised, and did not waste too much time.

After all, the difference in their Realms was huge.

However, Immortal Sen Yan mentioned Shen Li's name several times in his words, which made Second Master Shen suspicious.

Coming here to pay respects, a banquet was naturally set, and at the banquet, Wang Chen looked at the many young talents behind Second Master Shen, and said with some envy.

"The people of your clan in this generation are all Dragons among men, with extraordinary Aptitude...I observe that the Disciples behind Second Brother Shen are all at the second level and above, with abundant Spiritual Qi and solid Foundations."

"They will surely be the pillars of the Shen Family in the future."

"And Shen Li, fighting outside, his methods are extraordinary, the prosperity of the Shen Family will likely be within these twenty or thirty years."

While Second Master Shen chatted and laughed, his suspicion grew even stronger.

Wang Chen discussing Shen Li...Immortal Master discussing Shen Li...this itself signified something.

In addition to the frequent letters or inquiries from external forces about Shen Li during the previous period...made Second Master Shen feel uneasy.

Could it be that Shen Li did something big that caught the Wang Family's eye?

Despite his thoughts, Second Master Shen's expression remained unmoved.

After three rounds of wine and five courses, they bid farewell.

This trip, from south to north, had taken a lot of time, and they had investigated many branch Disciples.

Many pests had been rooted out, and a considerable amount of time had already been wasted, so they couldn't stay long in the Market.

Riding the magic boat provided by the Wang Family, Second Master Shen and Shen Yan and others set off towards Black Ridge City.

Several days later.

At the place where Shen Li first landed.

Looking at the magnificent city walls in the distance and the faint sense of danger emanating from the large array.

Shen Yan, behind him, couldn't sit still and asked in confusion.

"Uncle, did we come to the wrong place?"

Second Master Shen looked at the map in confusion.

"No mistake, it's not far from our Shen Family's stationed area...is it?"

"Then where did this city come from? Is our stationed area behind this city, too small to see?"

"No way....did the map update not notify our Shen Family?"

Second Master Shen mumbled, then saw a martial artist who had traveled a long distance, carrying several Yao Beast corpses on his back, stopped him and asked.

"Do you know where Black Ridge City is?"

The martial artist, seeing a Cultivator, respectfully saluted, then looked confused.

He raised his finger, pointing to the huge city encompassed by the magnificent yellow earth city walls, and said as if it were obvious.

"Immortal Master...Isn't that Black Ridge City?"

"Ah?"