Ch 445: Thousand Illusion Veil
White Moon City is an ancient city with a long history, and many brilliant people have emerged from it.
In the past few decades, White Moon City has become even more famous.
This is not because the city has any unforgettable specialties or things, but because of the existence of the Shen Family.
The Shen Family once had a Great General named Shen Zhu, who was incredibly talented and a youthful hero. He even won the favor of Su Nianyi, the most beautiful woman in Jianghu at the time. Their relationship was once a cause for regret, but this stunning figure later died on the battlefield.
The local commoners built a General’s Shrine for Shen Zhu in White Moon City.
Incense burns there constantly.
Because Shen Zhu was the Shen Family’s sole heir, after learning of Shen Zhu’s death in battle, the Shen Family, which had been very active in official circles, gradually became disheartened and chose to withdraw from official circles. They returned to White Moon City and became a merchant family.
However, even as a merchant family, the Shen Family’s reputation in White Moon City is still resounding, very prominent, and of high status.
At this time, it was getting late, and the setting sun was gradually swallowed by the night.
The pedestrians on the road became increasingly scarce, hurrying towards their respective homes.
On the snow-covered streets.
Su Nianyi, having changed back into a green robe, walked in the opposite direction to the pedestrians, her steps steady as she walked through the snow, leaving not a single footprint.
Two days had passed since she sent Li Hanzhou a letter reporting her safety.
A spy from the Eastern Imperial Palace had secretly attacked her and Li Hanzhou, causing her to almost die in Western Ting.
This grudge cannot be left unsettled.
Su Nianyi hates the Demon Race, and even more hates the spies of the Human Race.
It was with this purpose that Su Nianyi came here, to a place she thought she would never return to.
As night fell, the Shen Family members extinguished their candles and rested.
Only the study remained lit by candlelight.
A copper basin was placed on the ground, and the flames on top of the charcoal burned slowly, swaying occasionally, illuminating a figure sitting at the desk.
This was an elderly person with gray hair and an aged appearance.
His name is Shen Qianzhong, the Old Ancestor of the entire Shen Family, and also the grandfather of the deceased Great General Shen Zhu.
Although Shen Qianzhong looks old and seems unable to walk, his posture is very standard, his eyes are not as cloudy as those of ordinary elderly people, but rather slightly bright, giving a vigorous feeling.
“Steward Fu.”
After writing on the rice paper, looking at the still-wet characters, Shen Qianzhong called out.
“Master, I am here.”
Steward Fu, wearing a steward’s uniform, knocked on the door outside the study and then entered.
Shen Qianzhong handed the written thing to the other party and instructed: “The price increase of charcoal is an unstoppable trend, but we cannot overdo it. We must try our best to let the commoners afford to burn charcoal…”
After instructing Steward Fu on some business matters, Shen Qianzhong glanced at the moon hanging high in the sky, and asked Steward Fu to leave, deciding to rest.
Just as he was about to extinguish the candle standing on the desk.
A gentle breeze suddenly swept through the study, causing the candlelight to sway wildly.
“Which friend has come to visit?”
Shen Qianzhong narrowed his eyes, turned around, and was somewhat surprised after seeing the figure that suddenly appeared before him.
Su Nianyi looked at Shen Qianzhong, bowed respectfully, and said, “Su Nianyi has come uninvited, disturbing Grandfather Shen.”
Shen Zhu was an upright person, and the reason he was able to protect his country on the battlefield and even sacrifice himself for the country was all thanks to Shen Qianzhong’s careful guidance from a young age.
Therefore, Su Nianyi also respects this elderly man who is over seventy years old.
“It’s Nianyi.”
Shen Qianzhong’s expression softened when he saw that it was Su Nianyi.
He thought that a thief wanted to attack him, but unexpectedly, the visitor was an unexpected old friend.
He was very familiar with Su Nianyi. Before Shen Zhu’s death, almost every letter Shen Zhu sent home mentioned Su Nianyi.
Su Nianyi had visited the Shen Mansion several times before. At that time, the Shen family members were very satisfied with Su Nianyi.
If Shen Zhu hadn’t died, Su Nianyi would have almost become their Shen Family’s granddaughter-in-law.
This was his biggest regret in his seventies.
“Nianyi, you came to see this old man so late, you must have something to do, right?”
“Junior would like to borrow the Thousand Illusions Veil.”
Su Nianyi didn’t beat around the bush and stated her purpose directly.
The Thousand Illusions Veil is an Acquired Spirit Treasure that allows the user to change their appearance, allowing them to freely change their appearance and body shape into whatever they want.
After the change, even their closest people wouldn’t be able to tell just by looking at their appearance.
Shen Zhu once revealed to her that the Thousand Illusions Veil was in the Shen Family. It was specially refined by a Spirit Treasure Master hired by the Shen Family at great expense when he infiltrated the enemy country. To find the spy in the Eastern Imperial Palace, Su Nianyi naturally needs to use the power of the Thousand Illusions Veil.
“The Thousand Illusions Veil…”
Shen Qianzhong murmured, then opened the storage bag hanging from his waist and took out a light and soft veil that resembled moonlight.
“This is the Thousand Illusions Veil.”
Then Shen Qianzhong handed the Thousand Illusions Veil to Su Nianyi without any hesitation.
Since Shen Zhu’s death and the Shen Family’s departure from the Imperial Court, the Thousand Illusions Veil has been of no use to the Shen Family.
Having said that, he wouldn’t just hand it over to a stranger. The reason he readily gave it to Su Nianyi was because of her past with his grandson Shen Zhu, and her dedication in protecting Lingyan City.
“Thank you, Grandfather Shen.”
Su Nianyi thanked him solemnly.
“If you need any further help from this old man, don’t hesitate to ask.”
Shen Qianzhong smiled lightly. He could tell that Su Nianyi’s borrowing of the Thousand Illusions Veil must be for a very important and troublesome matter, otherwise, what could possibly cause Su Nianyi, a Sword Immortal, to need such a treasure?
Hearing this, Su Nianyi hesitated for a moment, then slowly said, “There is one more thing…”
At the same time.
Dragon Court.
Li Hanzhou, who was in the Crown Prince’s residence, carefully examined the information about honeycomb briquettes sent by Pang Wang in the flickering candlelight.
Thanks to Pang Wang’s efforts, the number of recruited craftsmen has exceeded five hundred and is still steadily increasing.
The steps for making honeycomb briquettes are easy for these craftsmen to master. With the guidance of experienced master craftsmen, nearly 90% of the craftsmen can skillfully make honeycomb briquettes.
The stockpile of honeycomb briquettes produced by the craftsmen has exceeded six figures.
Both the stockpiled honeycomb briquettes and the craftsmen skilled in their production have fully met the standards and can provide a stable and continuous supply to the commoners.
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