97: Everyone was shocked and forced to cooperate!

The name of Immortal Master Tianzhen of the Wang Family was famous, even among the Foundation Establishment True Persons of Qingchi Mountain.

The Magical Artifact he used before reaching the Dao Foundation was named "wu xie".

It is said to have been commissioned by an elder of the Wang Family, who requested a Senior from the Qi Sect to forge it.

The sword's name had two meanings. The first was naturally in line with Immortal Master Tianzhen's original name, meaning "innocent and without evil" (Tianzhen wu xie).

The second meaning stemmed from the era when Immortal Master Tianzhen was in his prime, during the chaotic times when Qingchi Mountain was dealing with the Yin Nether Sect and invading the Yellow Sand Plains.

In that era, life was not easy for the Wang Family. Immortal Seedlings died frequently.

This Immortal Master entered the battlefield at the age of twenty-one, beheading Evil Path Cultivators, slaughtering the Yao Race... he fought through countless battles.

No evil spirits survived under his hand... hence, it was named "wu xie".

It is said that this "wu xie" Magical Artifact was shattered when Immortal Master Tianzhen fought to seize 'Tian Guang', overpowering many Sword Cultivators.

Afterward, it was placed in the Wang Family's Ancestral Master hall, gathering dust on a high shelf.

In the Wang Family's Ancestral Master hall, there were the Magical Artifacts and legacies of thirteen Dao Foundation Cultivators in total. Being placed there naturally verified Immortal Master Tianzhen's status.

It also signified the nobility and extraordinariness of this sword.

Unexpectedly... it was brought out now, and not because some Shen Family Immortal Seed had obtained permission from Immortal Master Tianzhen, or because they were a descendant of Immortal Master Tianzhen.

Instead, it was given to an outsider Cultivator...

Although everyone in Qingchi Mountain clearly understood that the Shen Family had some friendship with the Wang Family... bestowing their own Immortal Master's Magical Artifact... such a bizarre thing should not have happened.

Holding this Magical Artifact meant truly establishing Karma and a bond of goodwill with an Immortal Master.

What exactly did the Wang Family see in this Shen Family Immortal Seed?

The crowd wore expressions of confusion and bewilderment.

Wang Teng, however, had a complex look in his eyes. Filled with envy and jealousy, he closed the wooden box and spoke with an unreadable tone.

"Brother Shen... this sword belongs to you now."

Shen Li nodded slowly, exhaling a breath of turbid air.

He sat down slowly.

Wang Teng also returned to the main seat.

Seeing the crowd's reaction, Immortal Sen Yan nodded slowly. Without any preamble, he went straight to the point, sounding like he was discussing, but in reality, he was giving orders.

"Black Ridge City is located near the Black Horn Mountain Range. This place is in the heart of the Huangfeng Plains, surrounded by rich resources, yet no one is developing it."

"In the early years, it was occupied by some bandits and thieves, but now it has been completely cleared out."

"You all have stayed at the Crescent Lake Market for too long. Staying too long will always wear down your fighting spirit..."

"So... you all need to move your butts, open a branch in Black Ridge City, and shift your focus to Black Ridge City."

The crowd dared not disobey; this was clearly a warning.

First, he gifted a Magical Artifact, letting everyone see the Wang Family's attitude.

Then he warned them, telling them to be smart and not harbor any ulterior motives.

It was obviously to promote this Shen Family Immortal Seed and pave the way for him.

But why?

There was no motive.

Could it be that the Wang Family's direct line has a daughter to marry off? And they have taken a liking to this person?

That is possible; after all, this person lacks nothing in terms of Realm, appearance, or Aptitude.

Seeing everyone nod, Immortal Sen Yan nodded slowly, and then his figure dissipated from the main seat.

The pressure of the Foundation Establishment True Person quietly dissipated, but the atmosphere in the hall rose significantly.

However, the looks these people gave Shen Li now had less contempt, more wariness, and even a trace of insignificant fear.

Holding an Immortal Master's Magical Artifact... it was like an edict... who would dare not obey?

Seeing the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Wang Chen was about to ease the tension, but he saw Shen Li quietly stand up, then raise his wine cup with both hands, smiling warmly.

"Everyone... in the future, Shen Li will likely have to trouble you all."

"Black Ridge City is desolate. Without you all, I fear that even if I labored there for decades, it might not be able to develop."

"Rest assured, I am not an overbearing person, nor do I have any overbearing power, and it is even less possible for me to rely on the power of an Immortal Master to suppress you all."

"We can discuss everything. Although Black Ridge City is desolate, there are many resources nearby, and the mineral deposits are rich... if we all work together, earning a fortune every day will not be a problem."

"This cup is me, as a Junior and also as a seeker, toasting you all. I ask for your help..."

The atmosphere in the venue immediately eased a lot. The people present had flickering eyes, looking at the young lad before them with some surprise.

Although he looked young, only about twenty years old.

But his grasp of human nature was already skillful.

No wonder he could be sent here by the Shen Family.

These words dispelled some of their doubts.

With an Immortal Master putting pressure from above and the Shen Family showing goodwill from below, they followed the steps down.

The hall began to exchange cups, and the entertainers from the Miaoyin Brothel played string and bamboo music.

The women from the Red Sleeve Brothel swayed their waists... the fragrance was intoxicating.

Wang Chen sat down, opened his mouth, and said with a complex expression.

"This Shen Li... sigh, in the future, you really need to watch more and learn more... this person is not an ordinary object."

"He can put down his pride, make decisive choices, is neither humble nor arrogant when facing an Immortal Master, and does not bully the weak."

"One second he is risking his life to fight a Yunhai True Inheritor, and the next second he is rolling in the mud and showing weakness among merchants."

"Wang Teng... there is too much for you to learn."

Wang Teng just sat there, drinking wine, without saying a word.

After a long time, he said gloomily.

"I understand."

Wang Chen nodded, looking at Wang Teng, feeling extremely gratified.

"You must have learned quite a bit elsewhere, right?"

Wang Teng laughed.

"I didn't learn anything good, just how to cheat people."

Seeing this, Wang Chen not only did not mock him but encouraged him even more.

"You possess the Liyang Body, and your personality is naturally irritable and thoughtless. Follow Shen Li and learn some tricks to cheat others. By drawing inferences, when others use schemes against you, you will be able to see through them."

"You need to think thrice before acting."

"Wang Teng will keep it in mind."

Subsequently, Wang Chen took out a fragment and handed it to Wang Teng.

"Since the Shen Family Immortal Seed has already started looking for the Jingjue Ancient City, he must need this fragment. Take it back to him."

"Understood."

Candles flickered, graceful figures moved about, the sound of music played in their ears, and cups were exchanged.

Shen Li was all smiles, his expression normal, accepting everything that came his way.

During this period, he kept inquiring about information... and then probed about the Sword Pellet.

Unexpectedly, there was a harvest... the gray-robed youth from the Shang Gong Hall said somewhat drunkenly.

"In a few months, 'Zhao Si' will come traveling. This person claims to know everything. The place he is staying this time is Fu Yu Mountain outside Black Horn Mountain. Little brother, you can go there yourself."

Until the moon rose high, after confirming the time and the ceremonies for the various branches, this private banquet gradually came to an end.

The crowd, each with their own thoughts, stumbled out of the Wang Family and got into their own sedan chairs, their eyes suddenly becoming clear.

Everyone began to order their subordinates to find out about Shen Li's background.

The moonlight shone on the carriage, moving further and further away.

Leaving only the cold moonlight.

In the hall, the drunken Shen Li saw that everyone had long since left. He swallowed a sip of hot tea, his expression clear, and bowed to Wang Chen, who was still listening to the music above.

"Shen Li thanks the Wang Family Uncle, thanks Immortal Sen Yan, and thanks Immortal Master Tianzhen for the treasure."

"If there is anything important... Shen Li is willing to serve."

Wang Chen laughed.

"Nephew, don't overthink it... and don't forget, you are a Shen Family Immortal Seed."

"On equal footing with my Wang Family."

"My Wang Family... will not harm you."