Shen Lingsheng looked at Madam Yun, a hint of impatience in his eyes.

For years, he had spent most of his time in the army. To be honest, his feelings towards Madam Yun and Shen Han were quite indifferent.

In his heart, it seemed only the Shen Family was important.

"Born into the Shen Family, one must be prepared to sacrifice for the Shen Family from the start.

After all, without the Shen Family, where would you be?

Your abilities, weren't they all brought about by the Shen Family?"

Shen Lingsheng simply ignored Madam Yun and turned his gaze to Shen Han.

However, his moral coercion was utterly ineffective.

Shen Han wore a slight smile: "It's a pity, but my abilities truly didn't come from the Shen Family.

From top to bottom, I've never learned any of the Shen Family's cultivation techniques, nor do I even know what they're called."

His retort left Shen Lingsheng at a loss for words.

He actually knew that when Shen Han was at the Shen Mansion, no tutor was arranged for him.

The Old Dowager of the Shen Family disliked Shen Han, and how he was treated, Shen Lingsheng couldn't be bothered to interfere.

He just didn't expect that a grandson the Shen Family had never cared for would achieve such success.

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Lingsheng no longer wished to entangle with Shen Han and Madam Yun here.

"I didn't come today to negotiate with you; the Patriarch has already made a decision.

The engagement between you and Su Jinyu must be annulled, and the reason for annulling it will be as planned before."

As he spoke, Shen Lingsheng took out a bottle of Pill and placed it on the table.

"This is a bottle of Bone Healing Pill. After annulling the engagement, heal well, and you'll be able to walk like an ordinary person.

You need not worry about the future; the Shen Family will ensure you are well provided for.

This is something I can promise you."

Upon hearing this, both Shen Han and Madam Yun chuckled lightly.

Madam Yun retorted immediately:

"Your promise? Does your promise mean anything?

If your promises mattered, you wouldn't be here today persuading Han to sacrifice for your Shen Family!

You should go to Su Jinyu, to the Su Family!"

Indeed, those untrustworthy are the ones who like to make promises the most.

After being retorted twice, a trace of harshness flickered in Shen Lingsheng's eyes as he looked at Madam Yun.

The Yun Family guards, seeing this, held their swords and stood in front of Madam Yun and Shen Han.

Recently, the Yun Family obtained high-grade Pill formulas.

The Patriarch Yun also increased the guards' rewards and instructed them to be tougher without fear of offending anyone.

"Shen Han, it seems the Yun Family treats you quite well; you wouldn't want the Yun Family's interests harmed, would you?"

Shen Lingsheng's eyes glinted with a hint of malice, thinking he could use this to control Shen Han.

"Do you know who buys the Pills the Yun Family has been refining all these years?

Without the Shen Family, do you think the Yun Family could be as prosperous today?"

This was Shen Lingsheng's ace in the hole.

Offending the Shen Family was offending their biggest customer.

Lots of Recovery Pills and Blood Replenishing Pills from the Yun Family—who would buy them?

Just as Shen Lingsheng finished speaking, a somewhat older voice interrupted.

"The prosperity of the Yun Family today is no concern of yours.

Shen Han is my grandson, and I will protect him.

Whatever happens with the Shen Family, so be it."

Patriarch Yun walked out proudly.

With a solid backing, he feared nothing.

Nowadays, the Yun Family could refine high-grade Pills and no longer feared the Shen Family!

"Father-in-law, this is an internal matter of our Shen Family; please..."

"What Shen Family internal matter? Shen Han is my grandson, which makes it my business.

If your Shen Family wants to confront my Yun Family, just do it.

It's late; see yourself out."

With a wave of his hand, Patriarch Yun didn't even bother to invite Shen Lingsheng to stay the night.

Shen Lingsheng's eyes were sharp as he looked at Shen Han and Madam Yun.

"Neglecting family interests, the Yun Family will decline sooner or later.

Don't think that just because the Yun Family has gained a little strength over the years, it means anything without the Shen Family backing it.

Don't say I didn't warn you; I'll give you one more day to reconsider."

With that, Shen Lingsheng shook his armor, the metal clinking.

As if remembering something, Shen Lingsheng turned to Shen Han once more.

"Oh, right, that maid called Cailing, you must have taken her with you, right?

She is a maid bought by our Shen Family, and her fate should be decided by the Shen Family.

If this engagement isn't annulled, she should avoid being seen by the Shen Family from now on.

If they see her, they will certainly take her life.

Remember, this is my promise, Shen Lingsheng's promise. You can try to see if I keep my word."

Taking one last glance at Shen Han and Madam Yun, he led his guards out.

"Han, rest assured, today's Yun Family has the ability to protect you and Cailing.

Did you think we are as easy to manipulate as before?"

Patriarch Yun watched the direction Shen Lingsheng left, his heart filled with anger.

His son-in-law dared speak to him this way.

Clearly, he didn't respect him at all.

Yet, Patriarch Yun restrained himself and didn't argue for the sake of it.

Holding high-grade Pill formulas in his hand and having recently obtained two extremely ingenious secret Medicine-Refining techniques,

The rise of the Yun Family was certain, it only needed time to show results.

If he acted on impulse today, it might even expose the Yun Family's situation.

Shen Han naturally understood this and nodded.

"Rest assured, grandfather, I know what to do.

It's only a few days until the fifteenth of the twelfth month, and I refuse to cooperate with the Shen Family in annulling the engagement. We'll see what they can do."

A sharp glint appeared in Shen Han's eyes.

If it were only himself being threatened, this hatred wouldn't be so intense.

But Shen Lingsheng seemed even more ruthless than imagined.

If he didn't agree to the annulment, and the Shen Family saw Cailing, they would surely kill her.

Cailing was merely a maid; as the powerful Family of Generals and Marquis, who could say anything if they killed a maid?

Madam Yun rarely saw this expression on Shen Han.

When he was at the Shen Mansion, even when faced with many injustices, Shen Han faced all with calmness.

Today, with Cailing's life used as leverage, Shen Han could no longer hide his hatred.

Seeing this, Madam Yun stepped forward and gently held Shen Han's hand.

"Han, don't worry. That girl Cailing and I will hide at the Yun Mansion, even if we don't cooperate with the Shen Family in annulling the engagement.

I do not believe the Shen Family dares to storm into the Yun Mansion to harm anyone."

Shen Han lowered his eyes; this wasn't a long-term solution.

Cailing hadn't trained in the Martial Path; a single strike from a master could take her life.

Even hiding in the Yun Mansion was still risky.

How long could they hide? Really live ten years in a dark secret room?

"Didn't they say the Shen Family would kill Cailing if they saw her?

If all the Shen Family members perish, perhaps this problem will be resolved."

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