Battle Through the Heavens: Marry Cao Ying, Reward is Devouring Ancestral Symbol

People from the Dan family cameSeveral days passed.

The sight of Shen Wen conjuring lightning with his bare hands and devouring Pill Lightning was still being hotly discussed throughout the Pill Tower.

The news spread wider and wider, the details becoming increasingly exaggerated, but the core shock remained undiminished.

Those who had originally been skeptical or secretly pessimistic about Shen Wen’s Grade 8 assessment in half a month had now fallen silent, and the tide had completely turned.

A young Prodigy capable of easily refining Eighth Grade Pills, controlling a Heavenly Realm Soul, possessing a unique flame, and even confronting Pill Lightning with inconceivable methods... his certification as a Grade 8 Alchemist was no longer a suspense, but a certainty known to all.

What did such a young Grade 8 Alchemist signify?

It meant that within the Pill Tower, a new, potentially crucial power core was rapidly rising.

Its potential and influence were enough to support a powerful faction no less significant than the established families of the Pill Domain in the near future.

More importantly, this new star was not without Foundation.

He was Old Monster Lin’s Personal Disciple from the Little Pill Tower, backed by a Dou Sheng Revered Master.

Now, he even received personal guidance from Old Ancestor Xuan Danzi... his profound background and bright future were clear at a glance.

If they didn’t forge good relations now, should they wait until he truly held a high position and his influence spread throughout the Pill Tower, only to pay a greater price to curry favor?

Almost immediately after the news of Shen Wen’s successful Alchemy was confirmed, an undercurrent began to stir within the inner city of the Pill Tower.

Aside from the Ye Family, who had been preoccupied with internal Family issues recently and seemed somewhat quiet, the Bai Family, the Qiu Family, and even the Dan Family, the most deeply rooted and consistently low-key among the Five Great Families, quickly reacted.

The first to visit, as expected, was the Dan Family.

The visitor was a gentle-mannered young man, whose face bore some resemblance to Dan Chen’s. He was Dan Chen’s Elder brother, Dan Xuan.

He was also one of the highly regarded Alchemy Geniuses of the Dan Family’s current generation; although his reputation was not as prominent as women like Cao Ying and Dan Chen, he held a high position within the Dan Family.

Dan Xuan’s reason for visiting was very proper.

He represented the Dan Family in formally thanking Shen Wen for his help and proposed solutions regarding Dan Chen’s special Physique problem.

In the living room, the aroma of tea wafted.

Dan Xuan’s demeanor was polite, and his words were sincere: ”Brother Shen’s assistance to my sister is deeply appreciated by everyone in my Dan Family.

Sister Chen has been troubled by this Physique since childhood, and although the Family tried various methods, a complete cure remained elusive.

Brother Shen not only identified the root cause but also pioneered a miraculous technique like the Skill of Sky Control as a guide, truly a profound act of re-creation.

My father and the Elders specifically sent me to express our gratitude.”

As he spoke, he presented an antique-style Storage Ring: ”A small token of our appreciation, please accept it.

Inside are some of the Alchemy techniques and insights collected by my Dan Family through generations, as well as some rare notes that might aid Brother Shen in deducing Pill Formulas and advancing his skills.

I hope it proves beneficial to Brother Shen.”

Shen Wen accepted it, his Soul Power sweeping over it, and he understood.

The Alchemy techniques recorded within were indeed exquisite, with many unique points, making them quite valuable.

The Dan Family’s

He naturally also knew that the Dan Family had a deep Foundation, mainly because among the Five Great Families, the Ye Family was struggling with a lack of talent.

The Qiu Family seemed to have offended Yao Chen when he rose to prominence, causing their strength to suffer, and the Bai Family was too new.

Therefore, among the Five Great Families, they were often discussed in three tiers: the most prominent and flamboyant Cao Family, and the low-key Dan Family, were one tier.

The Bai Family and Qiu Family were another tier.

And the Ye Family was yet another tier.

Seeing Shen Wen accept it, Dan Xuan’s smile grew warmer, but his tone subtly shifted: ”Brother Shen is a talent blessed by the heavens, and now he is about to reach the Grade 8 realm. In the future, within the Pill Tower, he is destined for great achievements. Although my Dan Family dare not claim immense power, having operated in the Pill Tower for many years, we still possess some influence in medicinal ingredient channels, information exchange, and even certain decisions.”

The Dan Family has always respected heroes, and we especially wish to be close to a person like Brother Shen.

”The Dan Family has always respected heroes, and we especially wish to be close to a person like Brother Shen.

I believe that in the future, when Brother Shen acts within the Tower, if there is a need for assistance or support, having an extra friend will always provide more convenience.”

This was almost an explicit statement that the Dan Family was willing to provide support and form an alliance during Shen Wen’s future rise.

Having laid this groundwork, Dan Xuan paused briefly, his gaze clear as he looked at Shen Wen, his voice slowing further: ”Actually, within my Dan Family’s core secret Legacy, there are several even more profound and advanced unique Alchemy techniques.

Their intricacy surpasses even those I just presented to Brother Shen.

However... according to ancestral teachings, these techniques are only passed down to true Family members.”

The implication in his words was already clear.

Dan Chen and Shen Wen had a close relationship, and Shen Wen had bestowed a

The Dan Family was using the pretense of gratitude and alliance to openly put the intention of a marriage alliance on the table.

Marrying Dan Chen would make him a

At that time, not only Dan Chen personally, but the entire Dan Family’s deep Foundation, connections, and those high-level Alchemy Legacies kept secret, might further open up to Shen Wen.

In fact, the Five Great Families were not unfamiliar with Shen Wen, as both the Cao and Dan families already had a Heaven-blessed Genius among their members.

Yet, for all these years, Shen Wen had always overshadowed them.

It was just that the union of Shen Wen and Cao Ying also put pressure on the Dan Family; previously, they actually did not intend for Dan Chen to have any relationship with Shen Wen.

The problem was.

If Shen Wen were to rise in the future, the Cao Family would inevitably expand further, and if the Dan Family had no connection with Shen Wen.

They would inevitably be suppressed.

This was not a matter of likes or dislikes, but a matter of survival space. For so many years in the Pill Tower, interests had almost become fixed.

If the Cao Family wanted to expand, it would inevitably squeeze the living space of the other families.

Even with the Dan Family’s deep Foundation, they were no exception.

Upon hearing this, his father thought it better to have Dan Chen marry Shen Wen, just like Cao Ying.

To be honest, Dan Xuan, who had always doted on his sister, was quite opposed to his father using Dan Chen for a marriage alliance.

Furthermore, when Dan Chen returned this time, he probed her and, seeing her shy demeanor, knew that Dan Chen had a good impression of Shen Wen.

So, he came personally.

Shen Wen’s expression remained unchanged upon hearing this.

He naturally had some affection for Dan Chen’s gentle and pure nature.

The olive branch extended by the Dan Family at this moment, whether as repayment for

He did not refuse the storage ring he received, accepting the Dan Family’s gesture of goodwill.

His fingertips touched the cool surface of the ring, and he nodded slightly: ”Regarding Dan Chen’s matter, I, Shen, merely did what little I could. I accept the Dan Family’s kind intentions.”

As for Dan Xuan’s unmistakable intention of

He looked up at Dan Xuan, his tone calm but with a hint of clear reservation: ”I understand Brother Dan Xuan and the Dan Family’s generosity.

However... marriage is no ordinary matter; it concerns the long term and requires careful consideration.

This matter, perhaps, can be discussed again later.”

He did not flatly refuse, nor did he give any promises, merely using the four words

As he spoke, Shen Wen also hesitated in his heart. While three wives and four concubines were indeed a man’s dream, the crucial point was.

If he were to marry Dan Chen, what position should he give her?

After all, the Dan Family was also a prominent Family in the Pill Tower; if he were to suggest taking a concubine, the Dan Family members would likely be furious.

After all, no matter how much they wanted to befriend Shen Wen, they couldn’t possibly let their Family’s Genius become Shen Wen’s concubine.

Their Dan Family was not the Ye Family.