Su Hongrong, as the elder brother, was somewhat more composed.

When speaking to Su Jinyu, he remained as calm and composed as before.

"Second Brother, do you also think Shen Han is worth our Su Family's effort to win over..."

When Su Jinyu asked this, Su Hongrong took two steps forward.

"Little sister, you bear the title of a prodigy and have always been the pride of the entire Su Clan.

But the most taboo thing in the world is arrogance.

Even your second brother, I, have been admonished by our father.

Preconceived notions always make one hold onto past thoughts when considering the present..."

After a brief pause, seeing that Su Jinyu did not retort, Su Hongrong continued.

"Both Father and I have interacted with Shen Han; this young man is indeed not as you imagine.

He is quite astute, knows to act and maintain propriety without being rash or arrogant.

In terms of martial prowess, he is at the Peak of Grade Seven, also qualifying him as a young talent.

For these reasons alone, he is already worth our efforts to win over.

A person like him is well-suited to enter the imperial court and provide assistance to our Su Family."

Upon hearing the praise of Shen Han, Su Jinyu's brow began to furrow.

It seems she still did not believe it, though she did not verbally refute it.

Seeing this, Su Hongrong sighed softly.

If this was not enough to convince her, he would have to bring up the matter of the Yun Family.

"Jinyu, do you know of the Medicine-Refining Family in Anyang, the Yun Family?"

Su Jinyu nodded, her face still carrying a trace of grievance: "The wife of the third master from the Shen Family is a member of the Yun Family.

Because of that Madam Yun, she always protects Shen Han.

This is why the annulment of the marriage was so difficult, and why our Su Family had to pay such a large price..."

Hearing this, Su Zhensheng couldn't help but chuckle lightly.

"Why was the annulment difficult a price for our Su Family to pay?

Why shouldn't the Shen Family pay the price?"

Those two questions left Su Jinyu speechless.

"Father, hasn't our Su Family always been on good terms with the Shen Family...

Your words seem to alienate the two families..."

Upon hearing this, Su Zhensheng chuckled lightly again: "Alienate? I am curious to know, have the Shen Family and our Su Family ever been truly united at heart.

We've already borne the price of the annulment; that should suffice as our utmost benevolence.

But why is it that the Yun Family's improvement in alchemy was never communicated to us?

Sneaking around, the Shen Family went to the Yun Family, making our Su Family appear foolish."

At this moment, Su Jinyu finally understood why her father was so infuriated.

Why he was so intent on winning Shen Han over.

Su Hongrong, at just the right moment, added, pointing out the importance of Middle Grade Pills.

Not fearing scarcity but fearing inequality.

How can, among the garrisons of Great Wei, some soldiers use Middle Grade Pills, while others only consume Blood Replenishing Pills and Recovery Pills...

With the rations and resources provided by the imperial court being the same, in such a situation.

Those soldiers using low-grade pills will only believe that the generals are embezzling funds.

If the Su Family can resolve this issue, it can restore influence within the Northern Garrison to its former glory!

This is indeed very important for the Su Family.

Although Su Jinyu has never led troops, having been around the Su Family that has been in the military for generations, she has picked up some knowledge.

He who wins the hearts of the soldiers is the true master of the army.

Though the reasons were laid out clearly, Su Jinyu still felt deeply dissatisfied.

"Turns out it's leveraging the power of the Yun Family, no wonder, I really thought he was outstanding."

In her words, there was still disdain and belittlement.

Su Hongrong seemed unable to listen anymore: "Jinyu, that young man Shen Han is truly not lacking.

Both Father and I have conversed with him, and among the younger generation, he is considered exceptionally intelligent.

Even in terms of his appearance, he should be considered handsome, enough to please the ladies.

Even taking a thousand steps back, Jinyu, during the Stepping into the Thousand Autumns, Shen Han outperformed you..."

Bringing up the sore spot, Su Jinyu was still resentful about losing to Shen Han at the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering.

"So what if he beat me at the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering?

Does his ability surpass mine?

Can he withstand my sword?"

Su Jinyu had absolute confidence.

Not to mention strength at the same realm, even a level stronger than herself, Su Jinyu had the confidence to prevail with her Sword Dao.

During her stay of more than a year in the Capital City, peers even lost the courage to draw their swords before her.

In Great Wei's Sword Dao, Su Jinyu was the strongest among the younger generation.

These days of training at Xiaoyao Peak only added to her confidence.

If Liu Xilan and Ye Tianxing were to suppress their power to her level, Su Jinyu could gain some advantage.

If not for a lack of opportunity, Su Jinyu would have loved to draw her sword, forcing Shen Han to dispel those rumors and swear to never involve himself with her again.

Thinking of this, Su Jinyu's eyes grew determined, and she made a decision in her heart...

...

The map of the Secret Realm presented by Mr. Zhong Nan had quite a few discrepancies.

It was still relying on Shen Han to locate the position of the Secret Realm.

This venture satisfied Shen Han immensely regarding his gains.

Regarding the newly uncovered Secret Realm, he didn't have high expectations, whatever benefits could be gained would suffice.

Along the way, Mr. Zhong Nan intended to teach Shen Han some secrets of exploring Secret Realms.

For example, the theory of directions, how to discern a specified location in unfamiliar lands.

Generally, shadows under the sun are a good way to record directions.

Shadows at 3:00 PM and 5:00 PM indicate directions accurately.

These methods are preferred to note locations in unfamiliar places.

Thus, finding the entrance to a Secret Realm often employs this method, searching the position illuminated by sunlight.

Yet, before Zhong Nan could speak, the entrance had already been found by Shen Han.

Even though it was excellently concealed...

Entering the Secret Realm, he wanted to discuss common mechanisms and traps found therein.

These craftsmen's techniques are frequently encountered within Secret Realms.

Unless they are very special, he can spot how to solve them at a glance.

But once again, he hadn't started speaking, and Shen Han had uncovered all the dangerous mechanisms.

Some, even he as a teacher hadn't noticed.

Finding them was one thing, but Shen Han also resolved and dismantled them...

Zhong Nan swore, never in his life exploring Secret Realms had he found it this easy.

In less than half a day, the treasures of the Secret Realm were acquired.

Zhong Nan even felt as though Shen Han intentionally delayed.

If his personal student was willing, he could likely unravel the entire Secret Realm within a two-hour period.

The rewards inside the Secret Realm were satisfactory, consisting mainly of precious herbs and some fairly refined protective gear.

As before, Shen Han generously split them evenly between himself and Mr. Zhong Nan.

Faced with the gains, Zhong Nan hesitated for a long time before finally accepting half.

As a teacher, he never expected to gain so much benefit from a student...

All the herbs were given to Shen Han, asking him to have the Yun Family refine pills.

Of course, the remuneration owed, Zhong Nan would not shortchange.

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