Take a Sigh

The Elder Selection Competition of the Alchemists Guild is coming soon, and the corresponding quotas will be announced one after another.

Because the Shen family owns Yao Zun, they can directly qualify for the competition of the Alchemist Guild, so they also have a share of this quota.

According to the normal operation, it is Shen Xiao's lineage that can represent the Shen family in the competition, and they are the Shen family that is well known to the public.

However, the Alchemist Guild operated in secret and directly gave this quota to the Uncle Gong's family who did not meet the standard.The reason why Fourth Uncle knew about it was because the Alchemist Guild had also approached them.But the fourth uncle had a tough temper and kicked him out of the house directly.

Now the Shen family is divided into three, there are three Shen families in Huajin City, it is understandable for others to be confused.However, the Alchemist Guild, as the authority in the alchemy world, knowingly committed the crime, bypassing the Shen family and giving this position to a fake puppet.

The fourth uncle is not envious of the uncle's family for taking this spot, but simply out of anger.They are all brothers under the same roof, how can the fourth uncle know how much the uncle's family weighs?

The Shen family is a good family of refining medicine, and all the disciples in the family are involved in refining medicine, but talent can never be hidden from others, it is clear at a glance who is good and who is not.

If the uncle had this ability, the head of the Shen family this year would not be Shen Xiao.

The fourth uncle hated Shen Zhuo's actions, and was even more angry with him, but he had never been confused about right and wrong.After four years of downturn, the Shen family is back on the right track, and the elder seat of the Alchemists Guild must be taken back.The interests involved here are not only related to the development of the Shen family, but also related to the entire alchemy industry.

The Alchemist Guild has blatantly eliminated dissidents. If things go on like this, won't it become a monopoly, lose its majesty, and make alchemists a joke?

The fourth uncle came to tell Shen Xiao that he wanted Shen Xiao to make up his mind.

"Since the Alchemists Guild dared to bypass my father and give this quota to others, it is certain that we will not get it back. Instead of continuing to struggle with this quota, it is better to find another way out."

In the courtyard, Shen Zhuo asked the cause and effect from Shen Yunfeng's mouth, his expression was not surprised.He had made a plan with Wen Runing before, those forces that were against the Shen family would not allow the Shen family to go back so easily.

It's just that they missed a point, the Alchemist Guild did not erase the Shen family's quota, but gave the quota to another Shen family.This is a bright replacement, and because they belong to the same family, the Shen family cannot say that the Alchemist Guild is completely wrong.

Now that there are already people in the Shen family, it would be a dead end to go this way.

Shen Zhuo pondered for a moment, and said: "The Uncle's family has already cut off seats with us, since the Alchemist Guild can't remember, then we can only let them see clearly on the field, what is the Shen family."

Shen Yunfeng obviously didn't believe Shen Zhuo's words, and said coldly: "Second brother, it's useless for you to talk so much, you have to get the quota first."

Shen Zhuo looked back at Shen Yunfeng, matching the seventeen or eighteen-year-old adult with the fifth younger brother in his memory, the tugging look was still the same as when he was a child.In his opinion, Shen Zhuo must be bragging.

Shen Zhuo couldn't help feeling amused, and said, "Fifth Brother, do you know how many families the Alchemist Guild is composed of? The forces among them are intricate, and it's not that the Shen family can't find allies. As long as there are more than five families who jointly recommend it, no matter What kind of family has the qualifications to compete for elders."

"That's true, but apart from the Wen family, the second elder brother was offended four years ago." Shen Yunfeng shrugged, and looked at Shen Zhuo with a look of disdain: "You can't let Second uncle, should you look down on those aristocratic families?"

"The disaster is mine. I should be the one to come forward. How can I let my father go?" Shen Zhuo chuckled. The competition is only a month away, so he should also get in touch with these aristocratic families.It doesn't need to be all, just dig out potential allies.

Shen Yunfeng glanced at him suspiciously, the child couldn't hide his thoughts, all the thoughts in his heart were written on his face: "If you were willing to stand up four years ago, how would the Shen family be where they are today?"

There was a hint of complaint in Shen Yunfeng's words. At that time, when he was young, he witnessed the changes in the Shen family. The building collapsed overnight. How many people took the opportunity to fall into trouble?Their halo is gone, and they have to bear the mistakes Shen Zhuo made.

Shen Yunfeng also had resentment before, why should he think?But his hatred was not so deep under the training of his parents.

Shen Zhuo is responsible for the split of the Shen family, but the decline of the Shen family is not entirely his fault.In being a person and doing things, it is better to become stronger than to blame others.

Facing Shen Yunfeng's questioning, Shen Zhuo was silent for a moment, and raised his hand to Shen Yunfeng's head.The young man who didn't reach the crown only wore a hair band, and his appearance had not yet opened, and there was still a childish look between his brows.

Shen Zhuo touched his head and asked, "How have you been these four years?"

Ten years of things have changed, but in the end, Shen Zhuo can only ask for four years.

Shen Yunfeng's expression froze, he was not used to Shen Zhuo's closeness and care, his face was reddish, he avoided Shen Zhuo's hand, and said awkwardly: "Do you think I am still a child? It’s just refining medicine, it’s the same there, whether it’s good or bad.”

The touch under the palm disappeared, and Shen Zhuo withdrew his hand with a chuckle, and said, "Then what level of alchemist are you now?"

Shen Yunfeng blushed even more when he mentioned this, but this time he was not ashamed, but proud.He straightened his chest and said to himself: "I am now a quasi-third rank."

The quasi-third-rank is between the second-rank and third-rank. It can refine the semi-finished third-rank alchemy. Strictly speaking, it is not a third-rank alchemist, but adding the word Zhun, it seems to be much better than the second-rank.

With Shen Yunfeng's talent, this level is not bad, the normal level is above average.

Shen Zhuo praised a few words without hesitation, Shen Yunfeng was not arrogant, but became embarrassed, pretending to be calm and said: "I will not be deceived by your sweet words."

Shen Zhuo is relieved that it is a good thing that he will not be blindly arrogant, as long as he can settle down and focus on research, these younger brothers and sisters can also carry the Shen family in the future.

In this way, even if he leaves the Shen family, he doesn't have to worry that the Shen family has no leader.

The conversation between fourth uncle and Shen Xiao went on for half an hour, and Shen Zhuo and the other three also waited in the yard for half an hour.There is a gazebo in the yard, Shen Zhuo didn't care at first, but after waiting for a long time, he took Ling Shuangxue in to rest, and greeted Shen Yunfeng along the way.

Shen Yunfeng didn't know Ling Shuangxue, and seeing that he was cold-tempered, she didn't have any intention of making friends. When Shen Zhuo asked him to call Mr. Zhuo, he obediently called out, and said nothing else after that.

Shen Zhuo took out clear water from the small world to make tea for Ling Shuangxue, and after a cup of tea, Shen Xiao sent fourth uncle out.Seeing this, Shen Yunfeng hurriedly stepped forward to follow fourth uncle.

Shen Zhuo stood up, walked out of the pavilion, and gave a junior salute.

The fourth uncle raised his hand to signal Shen Xiao not to send him away, his eyes stayed on Shen Zhuo for a moment, and he left without saying anything.Shen Xiao only sent them out of the courtyard, and returned quickly, letting Shen Zhuo follow him into the house.

The father and son discussed the operation of the Alchemist Association. They didn't care about the quota that was taken away by the uncle's family, and the focus was on the new quota.

If Shen Xiao came forward, contacting the five aristocratic families would not be a problem.But Shen Zhuo didn't let him worry this time, but took the matter down.

What happened four years ago was not Shen Zhuo's fault at all, and the Shen family suffered an indiscriminate disaster. The Shen family retreated for four years, and this time there is no need to retreat.

After Shen Zhuo finished talking with Shen Xiao and went out, Ling Shuangxue sat in the courtyard, calm and relaxed.The hustle and bustle of the world seems to have nothing to do with him, where he is, even time passes so slowly.

Shen Zhuo stepped forward step by step, he walked towards his light, towards his whole world.

Once delayed by the little episode brought by the fourth uncle, Shen Zhuo's original plan had to be changed.He and Ling Shuangxue still went to the pharmacy, but they didn't delay too long. After looking at the training situation of the clan's children, they left the pharmacy to go to the market.

The Shen family expanded their stores, and those temporarily closed stores reopened.Ye Lanxi is now in charge of everything in the city, so that the operation here can quickly communicate with the business that my sister-in-law is in charge of.As long as the two places are connected, the Shen family can swallow most of Dan Xinzong's business in Huajin City, making it impossible for them to do business in Huajin City.

Shen Zhuo and Ling Shuangxue inspected the situation of the shop together. Many people came out to make trouble before, but Shen Zhuo settled them down. Some people cursed and were very dissatisfied with Shen's elixir, but they acted honestly. They still went to Shen after being injured. The shop ran away.

Shen's shop is full of people, but Danxin Sect's family is sparse.Those casual cultivators and small sects who had long been dissatisfied with them took this opportunity to step on them fiercely, and let out a lot of anger.

Shen Zhuo and Ling Shuangxue met Ye Lanxi at the shop. She was checking the accounts of these days, because of the increase in expenses, some places were not right.

Shen Zhuo thoughtfully made a cup of tea for Ye Lanxi, she left early this morning, did not eat at home, and did not know that Ling Shuangxue was back.At this moment, her attention was all on the accounts, and she didn't notice that Ling Shuangxue was sitting on the other side.

Shen Zhuo served the tea and pulled her thoughts away from the account. Ye Lanxi took the tea and thought it was made by someone in the shop. She subconsciously said thank you. Out of the corner of her eye, she caught a glimpse of something wrong with her clothes and raised her head suddenly. .

"Ah Zhuo?" Ye Lanxi was a little surprised, and said, "Why are you here? Wenren and Jiang Ling are not with you today?"

"The two of them have other arrangements today." Shen Zhuo said: "Mother, you take a rest, I will help you look at this account."

Ye Lanxi picked up the tea cup and moistened her throat, with a smile on her face, her brows were full of concern and love for the child, and said: "There are not many accounts left, I will finish reading it soon, I don't need you to come You have this spare time, why don't you hurry up and bring back the person you like."

Ye Lanxi was full of smiles, and she spoke naturally, as if she was chattering about family matters.

Shen Zhuo was puzzled and said, "Why did mother suddenly bring up this matter?"

"Isn't it because I'm old and my energy is limited, so I want someone to help me share it?" Ye Lanxi didn't think there was anything wrong with her words, and still said with a smile: "Last time in Wanbaolou, you said There is someone you like, but so many days have passed, and you have not seen any action. What? You must keep your sweetheart in your heart, can't you let us take a look?"

"No, I...well, he..."

Ye Lanxi's question was a bit sudden, and Shen Zhuo didn't think about how to answer it for a moment.The last time in Wanbao Building, it was Shen Xiao who questioned him, but Ye Lanxi didn't have much reaction. Today is the first time she mentioned this matter.

Seeing Shen Zhuo hesitating, Ye Lanxi's heart sank, and she asked tentatively, "He doesn't want to?"

Shen Zhuo shook his head, both he and Ling Shuangxue have come this far, what is there not to like?

Ye Lanxi breathed a sigh of relief, and said clearly: "Is that because you are worried that we will disagree?"

Shen Zhuo nodded, there is no barrier between him and Ling Shuangxue, but in the eyes of outsiders, there are identities, ages, status, and cultivation levels between them...

Ye Lanxi put down the teacup in her hand, looked at Shen Zhuo, and said seriously: "Mother understands your concerns. A cultivator's life is long, and love is fleeting. It is very difficult to get together and see each other forever. .Since you like it, go for it boldly. If you are stuck in the secular world, you will have less fun.”