"If that boy really came to New Star, how could there be not a single stir?" Sheng Kuang raised his wine gourd and gulped down, saying, "The deaths of Shen Lewen and Shen Leyou are too strange, it's possible he's the one who did it."

"That's indeed a clever move." Sheng Jing said, "With the Shen Family unaware of his return, first kill Shen Lewen, then Shen Leyou, causing mutual suspicion and heavy conflicts within the Shen Family... I heard Shen Cong and Shen Jianping have already started tearing at each other in public."

"If Shen Leyou's killer remains undiscovered, Shen Cong would definitely suspect Shen Jianping's side... At that time, internal conflicts would be hard to reconcile, even Shen Wuxiang stepping in would struggle to suppress them."

"Internal and external troubles, the Shen Family is in danger."

"Heaven's sins can be defied, one's own sins cannot survive. The Shen Family's hands are stained with blood, it's only right for someone to collect interest."

"These words must not be spoken outside." Sheng Jing sternly reminded.

"Heh, I'm just a drunkard... Who would take a drunkard's words seriously?"

"Drink less, talk less."

"Alright, alright, don't persuade me... In this life, I'm only addicted to this. If I quit drinking, what's left to enjoy in life? Might as well die."

Sheng Jing knew it was as hard as climbing Everest for his brother to quit drinking, and said, "Shen Leyou's death even alarmed two Great Grandmasters."

"Oh?" Sheng Kuang's eyes lit up, saying, "I heard Zhong Daoling was invited to Fengming Palace to protect Zhong Tianque, the Zhong Family's imperial power is about to change hands, Zhong Daoling finally can't sit still at Wuwang Mountain... After decades of cultivation, it seems he hasn't purified his desires. He still seeks fame and fortune."

"If someone acts violently in Fengming Palace, he would be right to capture them. What about the other one?"

"Zhong Daoling had contact with that thief, just as he was about to kill the man, the figure on White Crane Mountain intervened, breaking Zhong Daoling's Tao rhyme with a single bell sound."

"True Qi released outward, transmitting sound for miles. The majesty of a Great Grandmaster is truly extraordinary. It's like a miracle." Sheng Kuang looked admirably.

As a cultivator, Great Grandmaster Xuanyuan Mingjing is the most majestic mountain in their hearts.

Same with the six arts, what about He Ruxiu?

"A Great Grandmaster's intervention has both advantages and disadvantages." Sheng Jing looked worried.

"Hehe, even if the Shen Family didn't suspect before... With a Great Grandmaster's action, many might associate it with that boy, right?" Sheng Kuang laughed, "If that boy doesn't hide himself well, he could easily fall into the Shen Family's hands."

"That's why I called Xin Huai back."

"Do you suspect Xin Huai knew about these things beforehand? Or worry she's sheltering that boy?"

"I'm afraid she's too deeply involved." Sheng Jing sighed deeply, saying, "The Sheng Family never takes sides, only focuses on economy, which is why we can maintain our current position."

"If she's too entangled with that boy, it means dragging the Sheng Family to take sides. Having a stance means having enemies. Life won't be so easy then."

"Daughters just can't be kept at home." Sheng Kuang gloating, "If you don't marry, you won't have to raise children, no children mean fewer troubles?"

"..."

Upon hearing her father and uncle talking, Sheng Xinhua and her mother Mei Yuyin came downstairs together.

"What happened? Why go to the palace so late?" Sheng Xinhua sat in front of her father, asking.

Mei Yuyin knelt beside her husband, helping them brew tea.

"Shen Leyou is dead." Sheng Jing looked at Sheng Xinhua, as if searching for some answer on her face.

Sheng Xinhua noticed her father's strange gaze, snapped, "Why look at me like that? Shen Leyou is dead, what's it got to do with me? It's as if I killed him."

"You brat, how dare you talk to your father like that?" Mei Yuyin slapped Sheng Xinhua's thigh.

"Don't you feel Mr. Sheng's eyes are weird? It scares me."

"If you do nothing wrong, fear no knocking at the door." Sheng Jing took a sip from his teacup leisurely.

"I haven't done anything wrong." Sheng Xinhua denied, saying, "After getting Lao Mei's call, I immediately came back."

"By the way, Shen Leyou is dead, why are you calling me? What's this got to do with me?"

"Outside is chaotic, home is safe." Sheng Jing said.

Upon hearing the news of a big explosion in the palace, he told his wife to call Sheng Xinhua, urging her to hurry back.

This wild child doesn't stay home unless necessary.

"Where's there absolute safety? Shen Leyou was killed in the palace... If someone wants to harm me, no place can hide me."

"Who would want to harm you? Your life isn't worth much." Mei Yuyin scolded.

"Yeah, my life isn't worth much." Sheng Xinhua nodded in agreement, saying, "What's valuable is my title as the Finance Minister's daughter... Just take care of yourselves. Who would be irrational enough to bother a poor teacher like me?"

"With turmoil outside, stay home during this period." Sheng Jing said.

Sheng Xinhua shook her head, saying, "No way, I enjoy living alone freely."

"I'll allow you to drink." Sheng Jing bargained with his daughter, "Just don't exceed three taels a day."

"Oh? Is the Sun coming out from the west?" Sheng Xinhua curiously studied Sheng Jing, saying, "Mr. Sheng, tell me honestly, what exactly are you worried about?"

Sheng Jing knew his precious daughter was astoundingly smart, a person who comprehends everything thoroughly.

Yet didn't want to bring up that boy's name, fearing it might make her guarded.

"Didn't I say? Recently, Phoenix City has been unsettling... first Shen Lewen, and then Shen Leyou..."

"With Shen Leyou dead, can the Shen Family let it go? They'll surely hunt the killer everywhere..."

"Who knows where the killer might hide? What if he harms someone accidentally?"

"Phoenix City has millions of people, how could he cross paths with me? What's the probability? If it happens, that's really unlucky, isn't it?"

"Don't worry, I can take care of myself. I'll report early and late daily, ensuring you won't worry."

She yawned, saying, "I'm sleepy, heading to bed. My routine is really consistent now, I sleep right on schedule."

After speaking, she got up and walked outside.

Sheng Jing looked helpless.

As soon as he mentioned possibly encountering the killer, the girl couldn't wait to leave...

That boy must be in contact with her, right?

Sheng Kuang looked at Sheng Jing, saying, "Want me to follow and check?"

Sheng Jing nodded, saying, "Go, ensure she's not hurt."

Sheng Kuang waved his hand at Mei Yuyin, saying, "Sister-in-law, don't worry, I'll take care of Xin Xin."

"Thanks, little uncle." Mei Yuyin gratefully said.

Sheng Xinhua walked to the underground parking lot, got into her car, and first sent a message to a secret number.

Then, she started the car.

However, she didn't know the message had already appeared under the car.

Their distance was less than ten centimeters.

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