Return to the Star Domain

Shen Qingshan had only been in office for a few years, yet he took the initiative to resign, drawing quite a few strange looks.

Facing the Chief Commander of the Commandery, as well as a hall full of Demon Slaying Division officials and Demon Slayers, Shen Qingshan patiently explained his reasons for resigning.

Of course, he would not say that he was going to the Star Domain to become the patriarch of the Shen family.

Instead, he made up a more reasonable excuse.

"Enough! No one cares why you are resigning! Lord Zhang recommended you to be the General Banner, and now you want to leave just like that. Where does that leave Lord Zhang's pride? How am I supposed to explain this to him?!"

This Lord Zhang was Zhang Miao, the Inspector who had previously visited Baiyun County.

"Chief Commander, I truly must leave. I will clearly hand over all my current duties to the Deputy General Banner, and it will definitely not affect our official business."

"I said no, and that means no! Hurry up and get back to your post, do what you are supposed to do, or I will charge you with dereliction of duty!"

Shen Qingshan looked displeased.

"Chief Commander, I came here to work, not to serve a prison sentence. How can there be a rule that forbids a person from leaving?"

The Chief Commander released his three qi, forming an aura, and used his Spirit Condensation Realm cultivation to suppress Shen Qingshan.

"Within the Commandery Division, I am the rule!"

Right at that moment, an even stronger power descended from the sky. Everyone in the Demon Slaying Division suddenly felt as if there were thorns on their backs!

"Bang!"

The sound of a footstep rang out from mid-air.

"Bang!"

Another footstep.

After three footsteps, the people in the hall could no longer stand normally and had to circulate their cultivation to resist it.

After four footsteps, those with lower cultivation levels directly collapsed onto the floor.

The terrifying footsteps stopped there.

The Chief Commander, who could barely stand firm, cupped his fists toward the outside of the hall.

"I do not know which senior has graced us with your presence. Has my Commandery Division offended you in some way? Please, let us speak face to face..."

With a loud crash, the roof of the government office hall shattered completely.

You crashed straight down, smashing the entire floor of the hall into pieces. All the furnishings in the hall were blown into disarray by the fierce wind you brought with you.

"Brother-in-law, why are you wasting your breath on him? Telling him you're leaving is already giving him face. Why suffer this old man's nonsense?"

Seeing that your feet were hovering off the ground, a clear sign of a Martial King, the Chief Commander did not even dare to look at you.

Then he thought about the words you just said.

"Brother... brother-in-law?"

This mighty Martial King called Shen Qingshan brother-in-law?

Oh my goodness, Shen Qingshan, why didn't you mention earlier that you had such a connection?

Doesn't this make me look like a total clown?

Shen Qingshan still failed to resign.

Because this Chief Commander insisted on retaining his official position and salary.

And everyone in the Commandery Division, from top to bottom, had absolutely no objections. What a ridiculous turn of events.

Afterward, under your reminder, Shen Qingshan switched to practicing the True Sun Art.

Because it hadn't been long since he changed his cultivation method, switching back was very quick.

After staying in the commandery city for a period of time.

On this day, your divine sense, which was constantly extended outward, finally discovered the figures of Shen Linfeng and his companion.

They flew over, but you knew they were not Martial Kings; they were two Spirit Condensation Realm cultivators.

They could fly because they were using Flight Talismans.

Shen Linfeng held a compass in his hand, and the needle pointed toward Shen Qingshan's residence.

"We should finally have one here."

"If this isn't it either, the two of us will have to return empty-handed."

"There should be one lineage in Azure Province. Why did we search for so many days and only find one now? Looking at this nice place he lives in, I'm afraid he might not meet the conditions."

"Who told us to be so unlucky as to draw Azure Province."

Shen Linfeng and Shen Lincong were discussing their worries about seemingly failing to meet their quota this time.

Suddenly, your voice rang out from behind them.

"You two elders aren't unlucky; you've struck it rich!"

The two were startled. They looked back and immediately backed away to put some distance between you and them.

Sweeping you with their divine sense, they found that they could not see through your cultivation level.

"Could it be that Your Excellency is a Martial King?"

You lifted your chin slightly.

"Exactly."

The two elders instantly became much more respectful.

A Martial King, no matter where they were, carried extreme weight.

"May I ask what guidance Senior has for us?"

Even though you looked young at the moment and they both looked like old men, they still had to address you as Senior.

That's how it is for us cultivators: there is only the Senior Realm, the Fellow Daoist Realm, and the Ant Realm.

"I know who you are. The Shen family of the Star Domain."

A look of surprise appeared on their faces.

"I also know what you came here to do. You are looking for eligible descendants from the mortal lineages to participate in the Mirror Bearer selection."

The two were so shocked that their mouths fell open.

"I also know that this Mirror Bearer selection is just a front. In reality, it is to select the most suitable descendant for the Patriarch to possess."

The two were so horrified that they frantically retreated backward.

"You, you, you... who exactly are you?!"

"Everything you just said is utter nonsense! Do not spread these rumors and ruin our Shen family's reputation!"

You chuckled and pointed at them, wearing an expression that said, We are all thousand-year-old foxes here, who are you trying to fool?

"I have a massive credit to give to you two. Are you sure you don't want to listen?"

"Not interested!"

"A Sacred Twin Soul Physique, a descendant of the Shen family."

"Hmph! What Sacred... Sacred Twin Soul Physique?!"

Fortunately, these two knew about the Sacred Twin Soul Physique.

It was possible that everyone in the Shen family knew about it. Given Patriarch Shen's vast knowledge, he definitely knew what the Sacred Twin Soul Physique was, so he would have his subordinates specifically keep an eye out for this physique.

The following conversation was much more relaxed.

You credited the merit of finding Shen Qingshan to Shen Linfeng and his companion, allowing them to claim the reward upon returning to the Star Domain.

In exchange, these two had to do you a favor: bring you and Shen Qingshan's family to the Star Domain and make all the proper arrangements.

"In that case, it seems there's no need to hold this year's Mirror Bearer selection."

"Brother Linfeng, you and I have truly achieved a great merit this time!"

Nineteenth year, thirty-eight years old.

Drawing trait...

Draw successful!

Death Diva (White Common): You excel at singing at funerals; your voice is moving, and you suffer no stage fright.

Adjust trait?

Yes / No

You selected Yes.

You replaced Ageless Male God with Senior Tomato User.

You replaced Playing the Dragon and Phoenix with Bad News from the Martial Circle.

Shen Linfeng and his companion took you through the official channels and entered the Star Domain.

Afterward, they first settled Third Sister and Shen Jia down, and then they introduced you and Shen Qingshan to meet the Grand Elder, Shen Wanquan.

You quickly stopped him.

"I don't want to see Shen Wanquan. I want to see your Patriarch, Shen Yue."

"Why?"

"You'll know in a while."

Shen Linfeng couldn't understand how you knew so much about the Shen family, but he couldn't be bothered to care too much. Right now, he just wanted to hurry up and claim his reward.