Chapter 858 - 764: Shackles Released, Abnormal Phenomenon of Heaven and Earth (2)

Of course, Shen Han himself was considered an exception.

After dinner, Shen Han did not rest.

Instead, he directly began to unlock the constraints for several people, without further delay.

It took three days to unlock the constraints to the eighth level for the other three people.

After dealing with the three, it was Liu Xilan’s turn.

"In the current Southern Heaven Continent, it seems no one has unlocked the ninth constraint, only records in ancient texts.

I can try to unlock the ninth constraint for you, but there are two problems at hand.

The first is that unlocking the ninth constraint might be risky, as unforeseen difficulties may arise in the process.

Second, no one knows what will happen after unlocking the ninth constraint.

If drawbacks occur, it might be a loss rather than a gain."

At this moment, only the two of them were in the room.

Initially, Shen Han talked to Shi Yuezhu about accompanying him to avoid awkwardness.

However, Shi Yuezhu trusted Shen Han and declined.

"Then there is no need to enhance further, Young Master Shen... Uncle-Master, unlocking eight constraints for me is more than sufficient talent."

When Liu Xilan mentioned ’Uncle-Master,’ it seemed like there was a slight tremble.

"Hmm, the path of cultivation doesn’t rely entirely on talent either.

Unlocking eight constraints is considered top tier in the Southern Heaven Continent."

Their conversation was slightly awkward, as if there wasn’t much to say.

After a moment of hesitation, Liu Xilan slightly raised her head.

"Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing, the two sisters from Five Immortals City, seem to know Uncle-Master."

"When I first arrived in Five Immortals City, Song Xiaobing helped me a lot.

They also helped relay messages when we came to the Southern Heaven Continent from Great Wei.

It was also through them that we learned about You Wanying and others’ actions."

Liu Xilan nodded.

"No wonder they offered much help when they heard we were introduced through Uncle-Master."

Saying this, Liu Xilan looked at Shen Han and paused, with a faint smile appearing on her face.

"The two sisters seemed a bit disappointed when they heard about Uncle-Master’s marriage.

It seems they still have some sentiments towards Uncle-Master."

Hearing this, Shen Han was momentarily startled, showing some embarrassment on his face.

"Just a bit surprised; disappointed is probably an overstatement..."

"Maybe, but I think they seemed disappointed, and possibly not only those two..."

Silence returned to the room. Seeing Shen Han not speaking, Liu Xilan remembered some official matters.

"Before returning, Elder Sizhi asked me to bring back some news.

You Wanying is now utilizing Lingyun Mountain’s information network to inquire about us everywhere.

Elder Sizhi told us to be careful, especially you, and to pay extra attention.

Also, the association between us and Uncle-Master should be kept as secret as possible, as per Elder Sizhi’s advice..."

Shen Han nodded: "Indeed, outwardly we have no apparent association.

In this way, you will be safer."

Liu Xilan did not respond but continued talking about the matters.

"Before the year-end, the sect had expended some manpower to investigate You Wanying’s information.

Upon returning, Elder Sizhi said they had gathered a lot of You Wanying’s whereabouts.

Every mid-autumn period, You Wanying would return to Tiger Peak Manor once.

At the start of this year, beside Tiger Peak Manor, You Wanying ordered a Soul Resting Cemetery for her three deceased disciples.

It should be completed by autumn, and by then, You Wanying will likely visit.

It’s also said that Shen Ao was captured, now kneeling every day in front of the cemetery, watching it being built."

Shen Han frowned slightly but had not yet spoken when Liu Xilan continued.

"Elder Sizhi, along with several Illusion Realm experts, is going there. After this, perhaps we will have no further worries."

"Elder Sizhi and others are planning to deal with You Wanying?

Illusion Realm experts are not that easy to handle, and inviting so many experts will incur costs..."

"Thanks to the Qilin Valley Pills, the income of the entire sect has doubled.

As for the cost, Elder Sizhi said not to worry.

This trip’s priority is to wound You Wanying, and everyone will prioritize their own safety, so there’s nothing to worry about.

Furthermore, there has appeared an abnormal phenomenon near Qingtian Mountain on the east side of the continent.

Elder Sizhi mentioned we could visit during the mid-autumn period.

You Wanying at Tiger Peak Manor poses no threat to us."

Shen Han nodded, indicating his understanding.

With no other matters to discuss, the two did not linger in the room.

After bidding farewell, Shen Han returned to his small courtyard.

Watching Shen Han’s back, Liu Xilan hesitated for a while but eventually turned and went to her own courtyard.

It turned out Elder Sizhi and others were actively helping to eliminate the threat of You Wanying.

Clearly, in the view of Five Immortals City, the benefits brought by Shen Han and Yun Mansion outweighed the dangers of dealing with You Wanying.

This act demonstrated the strength of Five Immortals City, proving its value.

Nalan Xing, the sect leader, knew well that Five Immortals City had many replaceable aspects.

Its current prosperity relied wholly on the Qilin Valley Pills.

These pills could easily create a prosperous city elsewhere.

Five Immortals City must prove its value and that they can offer protection to Shen Han and the people of Yun Mansion.

Only then is it a true partnership.

Otherwise, even if Five Immortals City could continue the cooperation with Yun Mansion now, it wouldn’t be sustainable long-term.

Five Immortals City only wishes to gain benefits without giving, which can’t happen so easily.

In the room, Shen Han discussed the information he gained from Liu Xilan with Shi Yuezhu.

"Five Immortals City is showing goodwill to us, but Illusion Realm experts might not be easy to deal with."

Shi Yuezhu could also see the deeper implications at a glance.

This is Five Immortals City’s goodwill gesture, but Shi Yuezhu understood the strength of Illusion Realm experts well.

Never mind Illusion Realm, even Second Grade Immortal Realm experts possess substantial self-preservation abilities.

"Since Five Immortals City has displayed goodwill, we should also show some sincerity.

This month, although we are not selling pills externally, we should still arrange for the pills to be sent to Five Immortals City.

This will also reassure them that we harbor no ulterior motives."

Shi Yuezhu nodded, agreeing that Shen Han’s decision indeed reassured Five Immortals City a lot.

After discussing, they went together to find the grandfather.

The grandfather was passionate about the art of pills but not much interested in the business.

Whenever Shen Han was not at home, he often gave the decision-making power over affairs to Shi Yuezhu.

And he would continue his research on those pills.

Regarding today’s decision, the grandfather naturally had no objections.

After all, the pills would just pile up at home, and besides the young, no one at home pursued the new cultivation system.

These Qilin Valley Pills were of no use to the family anyway.

Shen Han checked the production: over thirty Assist Star Elixirs, nine Beast Star Elixirs, and one Heart Star Elixir.

The alchemists of Yun Mansion were now working hard to improve the elixir quality.

The output of Assist Star Elixirs was indeed not as before.

But the number of Beast Star Elixirs increased significantly.

Yun Mansion no longer lacked resources, and indeed there was no need for everyone to toil excessively.

Shen Han stored the elixirs and then transmitted a message to Elder Sizhi.

Upon hearing Shen Han’s transmission, Elder Sizhi, who had intended to go with them to Tiger Peak Manor, changed course midway and headed towards Snowfield City.

Elder Sizhi was recently promoted to Vice Sect Leader, just under a year since becoming Dean.

But everyone could see the importance of Elder Sizhi.

He held the trust of Shen Han and Yun Mansion; without him, no one would receive any elixirs.

After a month, Shen Han, together with Shi Yuezhu, would visit Snowfield City.

The grandfather seemed to have had some realizations lately, even skipping meals, burying himself in his Medicine-Refining Room.

He naturally did not want to bother with the business of trading elixirs.