socalfunplaces Chapter 611 - 591: Setting Out for the Secret Realm
Chapter 611 - 591: Setting Out for the Secret Realm
Actually, the Shen Family has been having a really hard time lately.
The death of Luo Zuchen was already a major blow to the Shen Family.
The whole of Great Wei knows that Luo Zuchen and the Shen Family are currently in a mutually dependent relationship.
Luo Zuchen died in the Imperial Palace, whether or not it was the act of the Imperial Family, it already carries a sense of provocation.
Those previous threats from the Shen Family to Great Wei should actually be put into practice here.
Let the Imperial Court of Great Wei feel that the Shen Family’s words are not empty.
But the reality is right in front of us, and the Shen Family hasn’t reacted much.
Luo Zuchen is dead and gone.
The talk of opening the passes to let Great Wei suffer threats from Yan Country,
seems like none of it happened.
Now, some people have started to believe the Shen Family was bluffing.
The main issue the Shen Family faces now is internal problems.
Indeed, there has been a mutiny within the Eastern Garrison.
The strategy the court used with family letters proved highly effective; this tactic has made the people of the Shen Family suffer greatly.
Disorder in the military’s heart is contagious.
A few soldiers, once they learned their family members were being controlled by the court, quickly spread the news to others.
Not everyone can be like Shen Ye, solely focused on themselves.
In most people’s eyes, they are very reluctant to abandon their relatives.
What is the point of earning more rewards?
Isn’t it just to ensure a good life for the relatives at home?
Now that their family members at home are in mortal danger, how can they continue to fight?
The Shen Family did not expect the court to start with ordinary soldiers and infiltrate the entire Eastern Garrison.
They always thought that as long as they controlled the military leaders, everything would be safe and sound.
Now it seems, the frequent deployment of generals to the Eastern Garrison by the court was more like an effort to confuse the people of the Shen Family.
How to deal with this is the real major problem.
Most frightening of all, there’s no turning back once an arrow is released, and the Shen Family doesn’t even have the chance to retreat.
Regarding the Shen Family’s predicament, Shen Han also had some judgments in his mind.
First is the Imperial Family, it’s the court’s attitude.
Shen Han has also experienced this time how those people in the palace want to tightly hold onto everything.
The Shen Family, which has stationed troops for many years, hasn’t received much benefit.
On the contrary, many general families, such as the Su Family,
ultimately had a bad outcome. The Su Family was loyal, yet they still had their military power removed.
These are the most direct reasons that prompted the Shen Family to make this decision.
And the reason for this miserable outcome is still because the Shen Family’s foundation was insufficient.
They thought they had control over the military, but in fact, their understanding of the entire political situation was too simplistic.
There are many intelligent people in the world.
Those schemes and tactics, the ministers in the court probably played with them long ago and are even tired of them.
The Shen Family’s arrogance may also be one of the reasons they ended up like this.
Of course, for Shen Han, the worse off the Shen Family is, the better.
The worse it gets, he might even wake up laughing from his dreams.
In these days, Shen Qingshan occasionally found some leisure time.
He would sit alone in the courtyard.
Whenever Madam Shen wanted to talk to him, Shen Qingshan remained expressionless.
Whatever Madam Shen said, he listened, but never engaged in conversation with her.
The Shen Family is finding it increasingly difficult to proceed, and this mutiny may very well be a colossal mistake.
Compared to the worsening situation of the Shen Family, Shen Han is doing better and better.
Stepping into the Immortal Realm in one leap shocked the court and the public.
Moreover, the Yun Family relocated, directly moving next to the gates of Xiaoyao Peak.
One can assume that the Yun Family now surely has the protection of Xiaoyao Peak.
During this time, Shen Qingshan has also imagined in his mind.
If Shen Han had been closely connected with the Shen Family all this time,
then now the Shen Family would have a powerful figure in the Immortal Realm.
And with a top-notch Medicine-Refining Family like the Yun Family as the backing,
their strength would be far beyond what it is now.
The mighty Shen Family seems to have missed the heavenly opportunity gifted to them, not only failing to grasp it but also gaining a foe.
...
Just past noon, Shen Han received a message from Shi Yuezhu.
Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing had both agreed to the exploration of the Secret Realm this time.
The Secret Realm they were heading to was indeed the one Liu Xilan had invited Shen Han to explore more than two years ago.
Two years have passed, and the Secret Realm still remains unresolved.
With Liu Xilan’s efforts, she had already solved two puzzles.
She also gained some benefits from it, but to delve deeper, she was at her wit’s end and couldn’t figure out the mystery within.
Shen Han had already agreed before, and naturally would not go back on his word.
The time was set to depart tomorrow.
Around 7:00 AM, Shen Han was already up and waiting.
Coincidentally, after the Yun Family moved, the first batch of Pills they refined was also ready today.
At 9:00 AM, Shi Yuezhu, Liu Xilan, and Ye Tianxing had all arrived.
Madam Yun accompanied Shen Han to receive them together.
Madam Yun was very warm and welcoming, completely unaware of the existing friction between Shen Han and Ye Tianxing.
However, Ye Tianxing was quite courteous.
Upon meeting Madam Yun and the Yun Family elders, he respectfully greeted them.
It was only when he looked at Shen Han that he remained silent, his expression somewhat cold, as if he was deep in thought.
Before departure, everyone sat for a while in the Yun Family Mansion.
Madam Yun also invited everyone to enjoy lunch before setting off.
During this time, Patriarch Yun also came out briefly.
Seeing a few people, the Patriarch Yun directly took out the rejuvenated Pill of the day.
He presented them to Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing, each receiving two.
The two Pills were both the precious Nine-Heart Pill, high-grade Pills...
The Nine-Heart Pill, even among high-grade Pills, is considered quite precious.
There are nine holes on the Pill, called nine hearts.
This type of Pill has miraculous effects in curing symptoms of mental disorder.
Regular consumption also serves as a fine product for calming the mind.
However, few would be so extravagant as to use it merely for calming the mind.
Looking at these Nine-Heart Pills, both Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing felt a bit embarrassed to mention leaving immediately.
This is what it means to be wealthy and generous, casually giving away high-grade Pills is indeed wealthy and generous.
While giving the Pills, Patriarch Yun mentioned that Shen Han would be their Junior Master in the future, all one family.
Ye Tianxing twitched his face but didn’t voice any objection.
Receiving these two high-grade Pills, getting scolded would be no problem.
Liu Xilan also felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing the title of Junior Master.
After giving the Pills, Patriarch Yun turned to Shi Yuezhu and presented a box of high-grade Pills.
There seemed to be more than ten inside...
He even said if there’s a need for Pills, just come to the Yun Family to get them.
Moreover, if any Pills are needed, the Yun Family can assist in refining them...
Hearing this, Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing couldn’t help but purse their lips.
In Ye Tianxing’s mind, Shen Han was always considered a poor lad.
He used to think Shen Han wanted to climb up to Liu Xilan, but it turned out Shen Han wanted to associate with Shi Yuezhu.
Now it seems, the term "associate" isn’t quite accurate.
Shen Han relies on the Yun Family, truly wealthy and generous.
Even if Shen Han isn’t in the Immortal Realm, it seems, he is still worthy...
After lunch, the group finally set off.
Shen Han also released his ship.
Looking at this massive flying artifact, Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing were again amazed.
It seemed even the Royal Family didn’t have such an item.
At most, it’s just a more luxurious carriage.
Ye Tianxing was shocked by Shen Han’s grandeur multiple times today.
As the direct disciple of Xiaoyao Peak, he seemed a bit inexperienced...
In his heart, he still held some grudges against Shen Han.
However, Ye Tianxing didn’t voice his thoughts.
Presently, Shen Han, younger than him, already stepped into the Immortal Realm.
He was still struggling in the Fifth Grade Realm.
With such a vast gap, Ye Tianxing had no face to judge Shen Han.
The Secret Realm is located in the north of Great Wei.
Actually, there are fewer Secret Realms in the northern region.
The north is mostly plains, with fewer mountain ranges.
In such an open area, establishing a Secret Realm becomes much more difficult.
Shen Han wasn’t sure of the Secret Realm’s location, so he controlled the boat while Liu Xilan provided directions.
They occasionally conversed.
Once the direction was confirmed, they both returned.
On the boat, Shen Han took out some snacks prepared by Cailing for himself.
He shared them with the group to taste.
Ye Tianxing was about to reach for a piece of the snack but withdrew his hand before touching it.
"Not appetizing?"
Seeing Shi Yuezhu ask, Ye Tianxing looked at Shen Han.
"I don’t want to take his favor, lest I be forced to call him Junior Master in the future."
Hearing this, Shi Yuezhu smiled gently.
"Those high-grade Pills you received, don’t you know whose reason brought them?"
"If he forces me to change my title, I’ll just return the Pills to him."
Shen Han, hearing Ye Tianxing’s remarks, didn’t argue.
With a gentle smile, he regarded it as a jest.
Then, he sat next to Shi Yuezhu.
Since that night, Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu had grown much closer.
They sat so closely that their arms seemed to touch, with no space between.
Seeing this, Ye Tianxing frowned and couldn’t help but speak.
"This flying artifact is so spacious, why squeeze beside Junior Master Yuezhu?
Before some matters become reality, I, Ye Tianxing, won’t acknowledge it."
Even though Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu’s relationship was basically a foregone conclusion.
The two Immortal Realm talents matched well.
Hearing this, Shen Han glanced at Shi Yuezhu, unwilling to embarrass her.
He then slightly moved aside.
However, just as Shen Han moved, Shi Yuezhu leaned toward him.
"Alright, now it’s me squeezing him, Tianxing, you have no objections, right?"
"Junior Master Yuezhu, you..."
Seeing Shi Yuezhu favor Shen Han so, Ye Tianxing’s face was filled with helplessness.
The two were in mutual consent, what could others say...
Seeing them grow closer, Liu Xilan merely turned her face away.
She continuously reminded herself she came to unravel the Secret Realm, not for other matters.
Originally, she and Ye Tianxing were also youngsters, not in a position to advise Shi Yuezhu on her actions.
Besides, now the whole Xiaoyao Peak supports Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu being together.
Rumor has it, Master Xingchuan of Xiaoyao Peak can now emerge from seclusion.
There’s a significant part of this due to Shen Han...