Shen Lingsheng naturally understood his father's intentions.

The Eastern Garrison boasts a strength of four hundred thousand, and that's just the number of registered soldiers.

With so many soldiers, how much Pill is consumed daily?

The Pills for the Northeast Garrison and the Forbidden Army are all procured from the Yun Family.

It only takes the resources allocated by the Imperial Court to suffice.

However, when the Shen Family buys these Middle Grade Pills, each one requires additional subsidies from the family.

The matter of the Pills remains the most pressing issue for the Shen Family at present.

"I understand, Lingsheng. I will set off today and visit Yang City once again.

With Ye'Er's achievements today, as long as the Yun Family isn't so obstinate, they shouldn't be as tough as before."

Shen Qingshan also nodded.

When riding high on success, it's much easier to make allies.

It's far easier than trying to build connections when in dire straits.

Today, the Shen Family is indeed riding high.

Last year, Shen Ye advanced to the Fifth Grade First Snow Realm, and in less than a year, he miraculously took another step forward, reaching the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm.

Such a descendant will surely ensure the prosperity of the Shen Family for decades to come.

As long as the Yun Family isn't out of their minds, they won't refuse the goodwill from the Shen Family.

Around 1:00 PM, Shen Lingsheng, accompanied by several Deputy Generals, headed towards Yang City.

The horses galloped swiftly.

By the time they reached Yang City, it was already quite late, and Shen Lingsheng wasted no time and headed straight for the Yun Mansion.

The sky was darkening, and the sound of hooves echoed noisily on the streets of Yang City.

Passersby turned to look, perhaps initially displeased.

But upon seeing it was Shen Lingsheng of the Shen Family, their displeased expressions turned to smiles.

The news of Shen Ye advancing to the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm must have spread throughout Yang City.

Seeing this, Shen Lingsheng's confidence grew.

Arriving at the gates of the Yun Mansion, he knocked on the large gate of the courtyard...

...

Within the General's tent of the Eastern Garrison.

Shen Lingsheng strode in with a scowl.

Seeing his expression, Shen Qingshan had a vague guess of the outcome.

"The Yun Family still doesn't want to befriend us?"

"That old man of the Yun Family seems to have been bewitched by some monster.

This time, I've extended every courtesy.

With the potential Ye'Er has shown, let alone Shen Han, that unfilial son.

Among all the young geniuses of Great Wei, he would still be one of the outstanding ones."

Saying this, Shen Lingsheng exhaled heavily and took a sip of tea from the table.

"But the Patriarch of the Yun Family doesn't even have the most basic judgment.

It's one thing to mock me, but to even belittle Shen Ye in his words!

What on earth are they thinking? Is their mind filled with mush?"

Just thinking about the conversation with the Patriarch of the Yun Family filled Shen Lingsheng with anger.

Patriarch Shen Qingshan also furrowed his brows.

"Are you saying the old man of the Yun Family even belittled Ye'Er in his words?"

"Father, you might not believe it, but that's exactly what the Patriarch of the Yun Family said.

In his words, Shen Han, that unfilial son seemed more like a prodigy.

As if no one could compare to Shen Han.

To make the Yun Family sell us Pills, without Shen Han's nod of approval, the Patriarch of the Yun Family won't agree."

Upon hearing this, both father and son fell silent.

Even if Shen Han has been concealing his abilities over the years, is there a need to value him so highly?

What on earth is the Yun Family thinking...

...

Another day will mark the beginning of the Secret Realm expedition.

Shen Han, in his spare time these days, has been going to the Book Collection Pavilion to read.

If Su Zhensheng is around, he would always find time to chat with Shen Han.

They discussed everything from Military Strategy, the world order, to the affairs and factions within the Imperial Court.

Shen Han's character has always been cautious.

Initially, he only touched on topics lightly and did not discuss deeply.

But as their conversations deepened, Su Zhensheng gradually put aside his reservations, sharing many confidential and taboo topics with Shen Han.

This trust naturally prompted Shen Han to be more open than before.

The more they conversed, the more Su Zhensheng appreciated Shen Han.

Learning of Shen Han's upcoming expedition, Su Zhensheng even produced a wooden Magical Artifact in the shape of a disc and handed it to Shen Han.

"Take this; there are many poisonous insects and miasma during expeditions."

Without hesitation, Shen Han expressed his thanks with a courteous gesture and accepted the Magical Artifact.

After giving the Magical Artifact, Su Zhensheng also invited Shen Han to his small courtyard for a meal.

Over these days of conversations, he grew increasingly fond of Shen Han.

The young men in his own family usually grew up in military camps.

Playing and roughhousing with a group of men, they ended up with a rough demeanor.

This led to a situation where the Su Family's younger generation couldn't even find someone suitable for a governmental position.

Originally, when Shen Han said he had a person he fancied, Su Zhensheng felt a bit disappointed.

But during idle chats over these days, Su Zhensheng often brought up the person Shen Han fancied, trying to hint at their identity.

To see which family's esteemed lady it could be.

However, every time these topics arose, Shen Han would change the subject.

This made Su Zhensheng suspect that Shen Han's earlier words were merely an evasion.

There were no ties between him and any other woman.

If that's the case, a matrimonial alliance might genuinely be possible, securing a fine son-in-law.

"My young friend, upon returning from the expedition and if you have time, you should meet the younger generation in my family.

Not for anything else, but just to discuss the path of cultivation."

How could Shen Han not understand the implication?

It's a matchmaking arrangement...

Thinking of this, he felt he shouldn't have accepted that Magical Artifact earlier.

Now it was difficult to refuse.

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Han had no choice but to nod.

Who knows after the expedition, how long it will be.

Seeing Shen Han agree, Su Zhensheng's smile deepened.

Even as late as 5:00 PM, as darkness approached, Shen Han bid his farewell.

Before leaving, Shen Han hesitated for a moment and still asked for Su Zhensheng's full name.

Despite conversing for many days, neither knew each other's names.

Upon hearing Su Zhensheng's name, Shen Han just memorized it without other reactions.

But upon learning Shen Han's name, Su Zhensheng couldn't help but frown slightly.

Shen Han...

How this name sounds somewhat familiar...

...

Returning to his small courtyard.

The next day would be the day of the Secret Realm expedition.

Chai Haifu and the other two were quite excited.

After all, they've been at Tianyi Academy for over half a year, but this will be their first expedition.

The path of cultivation, whether following that of Scholars or Martial Artists, values experience immensely.

Seeing Shen Han return, the three of them helped as usual, serving tea and pouring water.

Shen Han emphasized once again that being classmates, they should treat each other equally.

Seeing Shen Han somewhat stern, the three of them stopped acting like Attendants.

In casual chats, the three relayed a message to Shen Han.

His cousin had advanced again.

To the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm.

One whole level above him.

Though Shen Han is reserved and not inclined to outwardly show his thoughts,

it doesn't mean he lacks pride.

He merely keeps it hidden within.

Since his opponent is progressing, he must work even harder.

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