rippled like water, layer upon layer.Jiang Qiyun took my hand, our skin touching, sending a familiar cool temperature through me.He pulled me out with just a little bit of force.I came from the empty...Younan ran beside me, keeping up with my pace as she told me about all the big and small things that had been happening in the Shen family recently.

As he spoke, I listened. Unaware of the time, we had walked to the corner of the front hall corridor.

I came back to my senses a little, and glanced sideways at Younan.

This child is just about three and a half to four years old, the age when he just started kindergarten. However, he has a calm disposition and speaks with composure. When he's focused on learning or doing something, he doesn't act like a kid at all.

At the same age, he remains as innocent and cute, lively, curious, playful, and coquettish as ever. While Younan is completely different.

Jiang Qiyun's soul was infused into his body, destined to make this child extraordinary.

Although the Ji Du Xing Jun is considered his master, he acts more like a nanny, looking after him. I don't know how much effort he has put in behind my back.

This child... is extraordinary.

“Mother, did I say something wrong” Younan’s deep eyes looked at me with a hint of inquiry.

"It's nothing... I just feel a bit sentimental. You are Jiang Qiyun's eldest son, born extraordinary. It makes me hesitate to treat you like a child." I smiled and patted his head.

Younan rubbed against my leg, rarely acting so coquettish.

He looked up at me, a smile in his dark eyes: "But if there were no mother, where would I be"

"Well... how about you come with Mother to practice cultivation" I had a sudden thought. Having such a "Little River Ascending Cloud" by my side, wouldn't it be full of fun

Besides, I only dare to take Younan out on trips with the three children, Yunan, Yu Gui, and Lan Xi.

Being the center of attention is like being surrounded by stars, and with just a little carelessness, one might get carried away and hurt themselves. As for Lan Xi, she's even more so, with a spirited and whimsical personality, fearless of anything and everything.

"Yes, yes!" Younan nodded excitedly. "Master said that reading ten thousand books and walking ten thousand miles broadens one's horizons. He said I should experience the world, but instead, I was kept confined, with no challenges at all."

“......”

Your master is so powerful that he dares to challenge anyone, in the heavens or on earth. Naturally, he finds no challenge in this world…

"The head of the house has arrived!" Hearing the sound, the steward stepped out from behind the hibiscus hall door and ushered me in.

》》》

Within the Shen family, opinions on Shen Qingrui are divided. Some view her as the most outstanding talent among the younger generation and believe she is rightfully suited to become the next head of the family. Others, however, find her temperament too flamboyant and her actions too ruthless. They argue that her cultivation in matters of character is lacking, and that appointing her as head could easily lead to conflict with other families.

I heard from several elders and a dozen senior disciples, each sharing their views. Overall, they are reserved in their stance on Shen Qingrui succeeding as the head of the family.

That is to say, it doesn't receive much support.

Shen Qingrui sat in her wheelchair, listening quietly, as if what they were saying wasn't about her at all.

Having gone through life and death and pain that is unbearable for ordinary people, one's mentality will change.

You'll feel like many of your previous attachments have become light and airy.

I understand.

The manager saw that I wasn't speaking, just listening quietly. He thought I was angry and quickly cleared his throat and said to the elders, "This matter was decided by the head of the family. Your opposition to Shen Qingrui taking office is actually opposition to the head of the family's decision."

Several disciples immediately fell silent.

After all, I have "connections", they wouldn't dare to openly defy me.

I smiled and sighed, "Originally, Old Mrs. Shen wanted me to be acting head of the family. After all, I have the surname Mu, not Shen. Over the past few years, because I've been in charge as a special advisor, the Shen family's status and reputation in the circle have improved somewhat. I've done my part to fulfill Old Mrs. Shen's entrustment."

"...What slight improvement is there Many fellow cultivators from the south have taken a liking to us and are quite polite." A senior disciple couldn't help but say, "We all acknowledge you as the head of the family and expect you to lead us in cultivation for decades... How come after just a few years, you want to change"

"That is, Master Head, you are in your prime, full of energy, and your cultivation is progressing day by day. Why would you suddenly abdicate and pass on the position" The Elder stroked his white beard with a frown.

"That's right, the Shen family is a family of cultivators. Surnames Mu and Shen, these mundane matters of ordinary people have nothing to do with us cultivators. We only need to uphold our authority internally and externally. Internally, we lead all Shen family disciples on their path of cultivation. Externally, we maintain the good reputation of our hundred-year-old family. That's enough." Another elder with a longer white beard chimed in.

Indeed, practitioners appear extraordinary in their bearing. Even elderly individuals seem vigorous and spirited compared to ordinary old men.

It's quite stressful talking to someone so elderly.

Although I sat in the head of the family's position, I also slightly bowed my head to the elder of the family, indicating that I had heard his words.

"Exactly, Master has spoken our minds." Several senior disciples nodded in agreement. They weren't young anymore, most were in their forties or fifties, at this age they didn't have any thoughts about the position of headmaster, they just focused on cultivation.

As for the younger disciples, those in their twenties and thirties who were eligible to leave the mountain and walk the Jianghu, they weren't very convinced by Shen Qingrui. But it wasn't their turn to voice their opinions here.

"I understand everyone's concerns." I paused, then said with a smile, "Cultivation requires perseverance, and the same goes for being the head of the family. One must always work to maintain stability within the household."

"Over the past three years, everyone has just gotten used to me as the head. Now I'm going to pass on the position, and I'm afraid it will be difficult for everyone to accept this change all at once."

"But that was inevitable."

I didn't want the elders to think I was still hesitating, so I immediately made my position clear.

As you all well know, my goal has never been worldly fame and fortune. Now, after lingering for so long, I'm still caught between family honor and personal gain, becoming more entangled day by day. Therefore, it is necessary for me to leave this world early and pursue a life of purity and enlightenment.

At the sound of this, a glimmer of envy and understanding flashed in the elders' eyes.

The opposing thoughts instantly diminished.

A truly devoted practitioner finds no allure in worldly affairs.

Therefore, having Shen Qingrui take over sooner allows me to continue protecting and nurturing the disciples of our Shen family from behind the scenes. In another three to five years, Shen Qingrui's temperament will also become more composed. Wouldn't that be another capable person to support the family

Besides, although Shen Qingrui has always been resentful of me, her feelings and loyalty to the Shen family are still there. I can feel that. You needn't worry about her causing trouble... Even if I step down as the head of the family, I will continue to pay attention to the big and small matters of the Shen family... The Northern Emperor's attic is still there. Where else could I go

The elder lowered his head and replied, “ …Yes.”

The Shen family enshrined the Northern Tai Emperor, with hearts that dared not harbor even a sliver of disrespect.

"Where... are you going to cultivate" a senior disciple couldn't help but ask.

"Nowhere to go, start from scratch." I smiled. "I was a bit obsessed, accidentally fell into the demonic path, dissipated my cultivation, and start all over again."

When I said that, everyone in the family was stunned. They looked at me in disbelief.

"Therefore, I will also step down as Special Advisor. I hope that for the next nomination of a Special Advisor, there will be a new head of the Shen family... Besides, Younan and I will be going out together for a while. You, Guihe and Lanxi, take good care of yourselves. Huacheng should offer his devotion from afar—"

Before I could finish my words, a disciple whispered in astonishment, "Indeed, there are immortals in the Flower Hall—"

"No wonder auspicious clouds shroud him every day..."

"Shh..."

I'm completely speechless. These curious disciples, please don't bump into the altar!

You Nan's tiny frame stood beside me, and suddenly blurted out: "All disciples at home are forbidden from entering the small courtyard where the flower hall is located."

Everyone was suddenly taken aback by the childlike voice. its legs twitch. I have a poison within me, torturing me and keeping me alive. Only by giving this to you can I find release." Changning gasped for breath.Why I tilted my head and thought about it, b...