Chapter 476 - 474: Purple Star Sand Obtained

Chapter 476: Chapter 474: Purple Star Sand Obtained

’Third Elder Shen Yingxia?’

’What’s he doing here?’

A flicker of doubt crossed Shen Changchuan’s eyes.

If he recalled correctly, that guy was supposed to be one of Madam Yu’s people.

Moreover, about a year ago, he’d had some dealings with him.

When Senior Sister Wei was trapped in Golden Wind Valley, he had been one of the main forces who came to the rescue alongside Wu Tianhao!

Because Shen Yingxia’s Cultivation Realm was at the Soul Emergence Late Stage, it was only with his participation that the rescue team in Barbaric City could even be formed back then.

Throughout that process, the man had clearly played a significant role.

But Shen Changchuan wasn’t about to think of the Third Elder as one of his own just because of that.

As someone on the opposing side of Madam Yu, Shen Changchuan had never forgotten the hatred between himself and Madam Yu!

To say nothing of being suppressed for three years right after he’d transmigrated.

Later, after he had left the Shen Family of Tian Nan City and was gradually growing stronger, the numerous assassination attempts he encountered were all related to her!

During those incidents, if not for the fact that he possessed a certain degree of strength, he would have long since died under her schemes!

This was a mortal enmity!

How could Shen Changchuan possibly forget so easily?!

The only reason he hadn’t acted on his revenge was that he wasn’t strong enough yet, so he was merely lying low for the time being.

It wasn’t as if he had just let it go!

And for that very reason, even though Shen Yingxia had participated in the operation to rescue Senior Sister Wei, Shen Changchuan still had no interest in interacting with him much.

Who could he blame but him for being one of Madam Yu’s people?

In fact, in the future, if he were to reach Divine Travel, or even the legendary Profound Pill Realm, and possessed the power to act freely, then after completing his revenge on Madam Yu, he might very well settle the score with the faction that had once thrown in their lot with her!

And perhaps understanding this, the Third Elder Shen Yingxia had always kept a certain distance from him.

Though they had traveled together for a time, right up until they parted ways, they had barely spoken.

’So why the sudden visit now? What could he be after?’

Though his heart was filled with suspicion, Shen Changchuan still rose to his feet and went to open the gate of his cave residence.

"Nephew Changchuan, please forgive my impudent visit!"

It was already late at night.

The Third Elder, dressed in a hooded robe to conceal his presence, stood outside the gate. Seeing Shen Changchuan emerge, a kindly smile appeared on his aged face as he clasped his hands in a formal greeting.

"Greetings, Third Elder."

One doesn’t hit a smiling face, as the saying goes. Shen Changchuan was full of questions, with no idea what the man was up to, but he still politely returned the clasped-fist salute.

"Third Elder, what brings you here...?"

"Ah, this isn’t the place to talk. Might we go inside and speak?"

The Third Elder was clearly being cautious.

He glanced back over his shoulder, and only let out a slight sigh of relief after confirming there was no one in the streets and alleys behind him.

"Oh, my apologies. Please, come in!"

Seeing the man’s rather strange behavior, Shen Changchuan couldn’t help but start guessing.

However, he quickly recovered and invited the man into his cave residence.

He offered a seat and poured tea.

After a few simple pleasantries, the Third Elder, aware of the awkward atmosphere, stopped beating around the bush and got straight to the point, explaining the reason for his visit.

"I, this old man, have come to visit Nephew Changchuan today to present you with a gift."

As he spoke, the Third Elder took out a Jade Box from his Storage Bag and placed it on the table.

At the same time, he looked at Shen Changchuan, his voice filled with a trace of sincerity:

"Back then, the only reason my branch of the family followed Madam Yu was to borrow her connections, so that our talented younger generation could go to the Central State to train and get a better start in life."

"But although we were part of Madam Yu’s faction, I, this old man, can guarantee that we have never interfered in the family affairs of the Clan Leader’s descendants over the years, let alone participated in anything targeting you, Nephew Changchuan!"

"This item is something this old man spent a great deal of effort to fortunately obtain. I now present it to you, Nephew Changchuan."

"If I have caused any offense in the past, I ask for your forgiveness!"

Shen Yingxia’s face was filled with sincerity.

In truth, a year ago, when he personally witnessed Shen Changchuan display his divine might in Golden Wind Valley, defying the odds to slay Qiu Kunsheng, the Sect Leader of the Corpse Refining Sect, the thought of salvaging their relationship had already taken root in his heart.

He had no choice.

Judging by the talent Shen Changchuan had displayed, it was highly likely he would advance to the Divine Travel Realm in the future!

And once he reached the Divine Travel Realm, Madam Yu, his enemy within the family, might be fine—after all, she had the Zhou Family from the Central State backing her.

But for pawns like them, who were part of Madam Yu’s faction, it would likely be a death sentence!

The only solution was to befriend him while he was still relatively weak and put the whole matter behind them.

Otherwise, once he grew powerful in the future, that would be the real disaster!

Therefore, from that moment on, the Third Elder had entertained the idea of presenting a generous gift to secure a future for his branch of the family.

However, the gift itself naturally had to be chosen with care.

Thus, after fussing about for nearly a year, the Third Elder finally came visiting with a gift, hoping to proactively sever their connection as part of Madam Yu’s faction.

"..."

Faced with the Third Elder’s somewhat expectant gaze and words, Shen Changchuan remained silent.

He took the Jade Box and opened it.

His pupils contracted violently!

After confirming several times that the item inside the box was indeed the Purple Star Sand he needed, he closed the lid.

His expression also grew solemn.

"Third Elder, let me be frank. I, Shen Changchuan, have always been one to clearly distinguish between kindness and grudges."

"The Cultivators of your branch have indeed never made an enemy of me, so I naturally wouldn’t go looking for trouble with you for no reason!"

"If you’re worried about me settling scores after I’ve grown stronger, there’s really no need."

Shen Changchuan said frankly, stating his thoughts without any concealment.

"However, this item is very important to me. You can name your price!"

"Ah, Nephew Changchuan, you jest!"

"How could I possibly put a price on a gift?!"

The Third Elder, who had been tense, finally relaxed after receiving Shen Changchuan’s answer.

He was well aware of Shen Changchuan’s character.

Since he said it like that, it meant he truly wasn’t holding a grudge!

It was as if a great stone that had been hanging in his heart had finally fallen.

The Third Elder instantly felt relieved.

He couldn’t help it.

Recently, news about the young man before him had begun to spread again!

He had joined the Ancient Sword Sect in attacking Heaven’s End Valley. With a Perfection-level Tier Two Top Level Skill, he could casually unleash attacks on par with the Soul Emergence Ninth Layer. The Mu Lan Brothers, who were capable of contending with a Ninth Layer Immortal Cultivator, had died simply at his hands...

Without a doubt, over the past year, the young man before him had grown even stronger, becoming even more terrifying!

It made the Third Elder worry that if he had delayed his visit any longer, would this young man have already become a Divine Travel Realm expert?

That was why he had rushed over as soon as he obtained the item.

"Since you need it, Nephew Changchuan, then please accept it!"

"Just consider it a belated congratulatory gift for when you advanced to the Soul Emergence Realm."