Chapter 939 - 298: Calamity (Part 2)_4

Zhou Xuan’s intention is to first take Shen Chongzhen to meet her master. If her master has no objections, then she’ll arrange for Shen Chongzhen’s parents to meet her master as well.

Otherwise, if the master disagrees and the couple was brought along rashly, it would inevitably lead to potential embarrassment.

After all, she knows her master’s temperament quite well.

"Go ahead, once you leave, don’t come back again."

Shen Wen’an slowly turned around and spoke.

Facing his father’s gaze, Shen Chongzhen was momentarily stunned, and felt a bit panicked.

"Father, did I... did I do something wrong?"

"You..."

Zhou Xuan, beside him, was also momentarily stunned, somewhat flustered, hurriedly stepping forward and saying, "Uncle Shen, you..."

Seeing the two’s expressions, Shen Wen’an smiled faintly, "No need to rush, let me finish speaking."

After a period of contemplation, he decided to tell the two of them about the impending calamity.

"Your grandfather has divined that most of our family’s tribulations fall upon you, me, and your grandfather."

"As long as the three of us are safe, the majority of our family can safely pass through this calamity."

"You should be aware of the current situation in Yangnao Land."

"Compared to Yunshui City, the Ice God Palace is much safer."

Upon hearing this, Shen Chongzhen was still somewhat in disbelief.

He kept feeling that his father was upset with him.

Upset that he spent too much time mingling with Zhou Xuan, neglecting his cultivation.

"Father..."

"What I said is true."

"You should wait outside; I have a few words to say to Miss Zhou."

Shen Chongzhen and Zhou Xuan exchanged a glance, their lips moving slightly, but eventually Shen Chongzhen bowed slightly and headed outside the courtyard.

Only two people remained in the courtyard. Shen Wen’an glanced at Zhou Xuan and said, "The Ice God Palace is a great sect, and Miss Zhou is an honored figure there."

"Our Shen Family barely qualifies as a small Purple Mansion Family. In the vast Seventy-Two Cangmin Realms, such Purple Mansion influences, though not as numerous as the stars, are quite common."

"With only the Late Stage of Fetal Breathing, though possessing some talent, Chongzhen is unlikely to catch your master’s eye."

Zhou Xuan bowed her head without speaking.

This was her greatest concern.

In terms of status and strength, both the Shen Family and Shen Chongzhen are far inferior to the Ice God Palace.

Though not a Dao Source Secret Realm, the Ice God Palace commands an entire small world and houses many Nascent Soul True Monarch level experts. As long as they don’t risk attacking other Dao Source Secret Realms, few forces dare provoke them easily.

The Shen Family lacks deep foundation, and Shen Chongzhen hasn’t even reached the Golden Core.

Given her master’s pride, accepting such a young boy is indeed challenging.

"Shen understands that this matter cannot be forced, and Miss Zhou cannot make the decision."

"However, as parents, we must assist our children when needed."

"I can see that Chongzhen has feelings for the girl, and she also holds him in affection."

"As lovers, a trial is worth pursuing."

"Our Shen Family always prides itself on propriety. When Chongzhen accompanies the girl to visit your master, he should not lack courtesy."

With these words, Shen Wen’an flashed a light from his hands, directly taking out two Jade Scrolls.

Zhou Xuan was somewhat puzzled upon seeing this.

Shen Wen’an passed the Jade Scrolls over and said, "These two Jade Scrolls contain ’White Dew’ and ’Frost Descent’ from the ’Twenty-Four Solar Terms Celestial Rotation True Seal.’"

"Elder Luo once said that the ’Twenty-Four Solar Terms Celestial Rotation True Seal’ is the Supreme Immortal Technique, and it’s the only thing our Shen Family can present."

Hearing it was this, Zhou Xuan was slightly surprised.

After a moment of contemplation, she spoke:

"Does Uncle Shen know the value of the ’Twenty-Four Solar Terms Celestial Rotation True Seal’?"

Shen Wen’an remained silent.

Zhou Xuan proceeded to explain the external understanding of this Cultivation Technique.

"Therefore, each of these twenty-four Dao Seal Jade Carvings equals an anomalous power, like a thread of complete Samadhi True Fire."

"Moreover, since it’s a Cultivation Technique, it can allow disciples to continuously cultivate the Power of the Seasonal Jade, enhancing their own strength."

"The value of a Cultivation Technique by no means falls short of the Mystical Dark Ice Flame that Chongzhen helped me acquire recently."

After her explanation, Shen Wen’an felt enlightened.

For years, the Shen Family had acquired many Seal Jade Carvings but had never understood their true purpose.

Only considered the technique difficult to cultivate, not realizing the cultivation method was wrong.

After Zhou Xuan finished speaking, she sincerely looked at Shen Wen’an and said, "If Uncle Shen regrets it, I’ll pretend I never saw this."

"I will absolutely not disclose to anyone that the Shen Family possesses Seal Jade Carving."

Meeting her gaze, Shen Wen’an shook his head, "All the better that it’s so precious."

"Miss Zhou, soon take this and present it to your master without letting Chongzhen know."

"If your master agrees to you and Chongzhen, it will be the Shen Family’s betrothal gift."

"If... not, it will be the Shen Family’s bargaining chip; the condition is to ask your master to accept Chongzhen as a disciple and protect him."

Zhou Xuan remained silent.

She didn’t quite understand why the Shen Family was so sure safeguarding one individual could mitigate the tribulations for numerous family members.

But even aside from these two Dao Seal Jade Carvings, purely because of her relationship with Shen Chongzhen, she had no reason to refuse.