Chapter 675: Chapter 653: Shen Ye, Punished to Stand

In the living room, the Shen Family’s attendants had already brought the finest tea and refreshments.

The person who could compel Shen Ao to come out and meet him must have a status far higher than that of many high-ranking officials in Great Wei.

Upon hearing Qianmu Fan’s praise, Shen Ao smiled slightly and said:

"Brother Qianmu, haven’t you also attained the status of a Direct Disciple?

I heard that Brother Qianmu is highly regarded by Five Immortals City and has likely already stepped into the Grotto Heaven Realm, right?"

Looking at Shen Ao in front of him, and listening to his tone.

Qianmu Fan felt that he had truly grown and was no longer the naïve boy he once was.

But this is normal; as age increases, one’s speech and conduct naturally become mature.

"To be honest with you Ao’Er, I have now left Five Immortals City.

At present, I am cultivating at Qianjin Hall."

Upon hearing this, Shen Ao immediately inquired about the reason.

Qianmu Fan did not hide anything and shared the matters concerning Shen Han.

"I heard Ao’Er intends to deal with Shen Han, so I naturally wanted to come and see how miserably he would end up."

Knowing that Qianmu Fan also hated Shen Han, Shen Ao felt a sense of shared suffering.

Both of them were affected by a Heart Demon due to Shen Han.

"It’s a pity that Shen Han has always stayed in the Southern Heaven Continent, cowardly refusing to return.

Even if one wishes to take action against him, it’s quite difficult.

Forcing him out is not easy."

Shen Ao expressed with some regret, and Qianmu Fan, upon hearing this, seemed puzzled.

"Hasn’t Shen Han returned?

But I heard from people in Five Immortals City that Shen Han had left the sect long ago and should have returned by now."

Upon these words, Shen Ao couldn’t help but brighten his eyes.

The two instantly became more spirited, sat together, and began discussing strategies to handle the situation.

Previously, Shen Ao had announced that anyone who could find traces of people from Xiaoyao Peak and Yun Mansion would be rewarded.

But now, after such a long time,

A full month has passed without any news at all.

Clearly, it has become very difficult for outsiders to obtain information.

Qianmu Fan thought about it and suggested Shen Ao offer some benefits to people from Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak.

As long as they provide information about Shen Han’s whereabouts, they won’t face any action and will receive great rewards.

The focus is on people from Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak.

With so many people, it is impossible for everyone to be of one heart and mind.

Shen Ao agreed and then made the arrangements.

The Shen Family has already reorganized its troops, spreading the news, and deploying these troops is also a good method.

After arranging all this, Shen Ao sent people to guard the passage leading to the Southern Heaven Continent.

If Shen Han returns, it won’t be easy for him to leave again.

After handling the important matters, Qianmu Fan and Shen Ao talked about their experiences on the Southern Heaven Continent.

Currently, both of them are Direct Disciples, Core Disciples, the kind of individuals highly valued by their sects.

The conversation between them went quite well.

People of the same social class tend to understand each other better.

Qianmu Fan also offered some of his own experiences and lessons, particularly the importance of personal strength.

If one’s strength is not sufficient, any care or favor might be questionable.

"By the way, where is Brother Shen Ye?

I heard before that Brother Shen Ye also went to the Southern Heaven Continent, but the New Method of cultivation doesn’t seem to suit Brother Shen Ye?"

Before speaking, Qianmu Fan mentioned Shen Ye’s name.

"My elder brother is in the backyard, let me take Brother Qianmu there."

Qianmu Fan indeed had a desire to show off.

After all, in the past,

He was merely a follower in front of Shen Ye, not the only one.

Yet he didn’t resent Shen Ye.

Back then, he was only fit to be a follower.

Following Shen Ao, the two went to the backyard together.

In the backyard, there were quite a few Shen Family juniors cultivating.

Meanwhile, Shen Ye was standing by the corner of the wall, staring at the wall.

When Shen Ao and Qianmu Fan arrived, Shen Ye couldn’t help but glance out of the corner of his eye.

Upon confirming it was Qianmu Fan, Shen Ye’s dignity was once again trampled.

He even wanted to dig a hole on the ground and bury himself in it.

The humiliation of losing face in front of a former follower is intolerable.

But no matter how intolerable, what can be done...

Shen Ye regretted the most that he had gone through Washing Marrow.

Before heading to the Southern Heaven Continent, he had tested his potential, which turned out to be very poor.

But he thought that potential tests might not be accurate.

Moreover, Shen Ye wanted to use the new cultivation system to surpass Shen Han.

However, his talent and potential did not follow through.

After stepping into the Binding Realm, Shen Ye only unlocked one binding.

This level of talent was basically the same as Shen Han at the beginning.

Only capable of being a Servant Disciple in a sect on the Southern Heaven Continent.

Shen Ye had tried hard and attempted to cultivate using the new system.

Yet what once came easily in cultivation had completely changed.

Shen Ye also felt the difficulty of cultivation.

Realized and understood, yet still couldn’t master it.

In contrast, Shen Ao was gaining momentum in learning, whereas Shen Ye was growing more despondent.

Now, Shen Ye regretted rashly undergoing Washing Marrow.

If he hadn’t undergone Washing Marrow, he could have had the strength of the Fifth Grade.

Using all his effort, with a temporary surge in strength, he could even break into the Fourth Grade.

But now, after Washing Marrow, his strength and Realm are even lower than his previous Seventh Grade...

"Brother Shen Ye, what are you...?"

Seeing Shen Ye facing the wall, Qianmu Fan was full of surprise.

He was somewhat puzzled about what Shen Ye was doing.

Upon hearing this, Shen Ye didn’t react at all.

Seeing this, Shen Ao stepped forward two steps.

"Brother Qianmu may not know, but my elder brother is now being punished to stand."

"Punished to stand?"

Upon hearing this term, Qianmu Fan was shocked.

He even pondered for a moment what exactly "punished to stand" meant.

"Ever since my elder brother started cultivating this new system, he has often been lazy.

And frequently after cultivation, he didn’t gain any improvement.

Being so unmotivated and unproductive naturally deserves punishment.

Only punishment can teach a lesson, can make one know to work hard and diligently."

Shen Ao glanced at Shen Ye, speaking calmly.

Yet, as Qianmu Fan listened to these words, he felt an overwhelming sense of familiarity.

In those years, Shen Ye seemed to treat Shen Ao in this exact way...

Suddenly, Qianmu Fan realized it.

It’s revenge, revenge for those things, revenge for all the grievances suffered back then.

As these words were spoken, Shen Ye seemed to shift his gaze.

Attempting to glance over.

It was just a mere look, and Shen Ao’s face immediately darkened.

"Do you not even know how to face the wall when being punished to stand?

Add another two-hour."

With just a casual remark, Shen Ye’s punishment to stand was extended by another two-hour.

Whether it was the siblings or the elders of the Shen Family around, no one dared to say a word.

Though Shen Ao was young, he was now the one in charge.

Upon hearing these words, Shen Ye finally couldn’t hold back.

The last straw, with the fall of these words, landed on Shen Ye’s back.

"This punishment to stand, whoever likes to stand can stand.

I will no longer cultivate this New Method, you all, stop minding me."

Shen Ye’s gaze was filled with coldness.

He could no longer endure it.

His dignity trampled, Shen Ye was now a target of ridicule and mockery.

This new cultivation system, Shen Ye saw through it, it wasn’t something he could handle.

The achievements he gained from this cultivation system were even less than the Old Method...

Since it’s like this, he accepted his fate, and gave up.

However, Shen Ye thought these matters too simply.

Upon hearing his words, Shen Ao chuckled softly.

"Brother, if you give up so easily, how can you succeed?

As your younger brother, I can’t let you just sink like that.

This path of cultivation cannot be abandoned.

As for the punishment for your casual abandonment, let’s add two more hours of standing."

After these words were finished, Shen Ao also called several people to keep watch over Shen Ye.

Treated in this way, Shen Ye was almost on the verge of collapse.

He never thought that the worst torment he would encounter would come from Shen Ao.

From his own younger brother.

Madam He passed through the corridor and couldn’t help but glance at her two sons.

Seeing this, Shen Ye cast a pleading look towards her.

But seeing this, Madam He merely averted her gaze...

In the current Shen Family, she knew very well who was in charge.

Even though he was her own son, it wasn’t something she could just open her mouth to address.

Madam He knew very well what kind of temperament Shen Ao had.

Perhaps if she pleaded for Shen Ye, it might instead bring more trouble upon him...

Shen Ye’s gaze grew desperate, and amidst the despair, he started to become numb.

At this moment, he even began to cheer for Shen Han in his heart.

Compared to Shen Han, he seemed to harbor more resentment towards his own younger brother.

But how he felt in his heart didn’t hold any significance.

Behind Shen Ao was Tiger Peak Manor of Southern Heaven Continent.

What measures could Shen Han take, what could he do?

After the words were finished, Shen Ao invited Qianmu Fan to leave the backyard together.

The two sat in the garden of Shen Mansion, preparing some clear tea.

Shen Ao also had the kitchen prepare a magnificent feast to entertain Qianmu Fan.

If Qianmu Fan wished, he could directly stay in Shen Mansion.

Qianmu Fan agreed to the evening banquet, staying overnight was unnecessary.

Their Qianmu Family was also a hidden aristocratic family in Great Wei; he had a place to go.

However, when dealing with Shen Han, he instructed Shen Ao to definitely notify him.

Qianmu Fan wanted to see Shen Han suffer and become downcast.

To rid himself of the lingering resentment in his heart.

Today, Qianmu Fan gained more understanding of Shen Ao.

The ancestors said, the kindness without strength is not true kindness at all.

That’s because there was no way to choose, only able to choose compromise.

Only when one acquires power and strength.

Can one truly see whether this person is genuinely kind.

When you can decide the fate of others, easily altering someone else’s life, can you still maintain kindness?

For example, Shen Ao, he was definitely not this kind-hearted person.

Regarding Shen Han, Qianmu Fan’s thoughts were more about watching Shen Han suffer and fall from grace.

But with Shen Ao, what he thought, he feared, would be to severely torment Shen Han.

Perhaps he had already thought of countless methods worse than death.

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