This external training took a total of seventeen days.

Considering the time, it wasn't actually that long.

Upon returning to Tianyi Academy, personally taught students have individual residences.

Zhong Nan also found a place in the academy specifically reserved for Shen Han.

After some thought, Shen Han felt that his three classmates in the courtyard were actually quite good people.

People are understanding, and as long as he entered the room, they never disturbed him.

This separate residence, whether to change it or not, really didn't matter.

Without further persuasion, after arriving at the academy, Shen Han parted ways with Mr. Zhong Nan.

Returning to his own courtyard, after washing and tidying up, he finally felt much more comfortable.

Outside training, he always felt dusty and somewhat dirty.

He walked out the door, preparing to eat some food.

The days of external training were indeed tougher than being in the city.

At night, Shen Han continued to study the "Unceasing Skill" he obtained this time.

If he mastered this technique to its peak, he could fight like a madman in future battles.

At the same time, he had already stepped into the Sixth Grade Fruit Realm.

He needed time to adapt to his current strength.

The Desperate Intent he comprehended was already superbly refined.

The next step was to break through the shackles of the Sixth Grade, advancing to the Fifth Grade.

However, this step should not be easy.

A night passed.

Practicing the "Unceasing Skill" at night left him exhausted, with the bed drenched in sweat.

It was almost Noon when Shen Han finally got up.

After practicing the Unceasing Skill, his injuries healed quickly, but it was quite tiring...

As he walked out the door, Chai Haifu immediately approached.

"Brother Shen..."

"Brother Chai, is there something important? You could have woken me..."

Shen Han felt a bit embarrassed, letting his classmate wait in vain for so long.

"It's not me looking for Brother Shen; it's... General Su who came personally to see you..."

Chai Haifu paused for a moment, glancing outside the courtyard.

"General Su said not to wake you, that he could wait, so..."

When Shen Han first heard the three words 'General Su,' he didn't immediately recognize who it was.

Seeing Chai Haifu's expression, he finally remembered.

General Su, the father of Su Family's Pride Su Jinyu.

People from the Su Family...

Seeing Shen Han realize who it was, Chai Haifu leaned in slightly to whisper a reminder.

"Brother Shen, when General Su came, he looked kind and amiable, seemed unlikely to be here for trouble.

But most of these people are smiling tigers; you still need to be careful.

The rumors about you and Su Jinyu are everywhere, and General Su is her father.

He might be here to cause you trouble..."

Shen Han nodded, grateful for his classmate's reminder.

Su Zhensheng came looking for him, was it to cause trouble...

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Han pushed open the courtyard door and walked out.

Not far away, on a stone bench, Su Zhensheng was indeed sitting there waiting.

"Mr. Su..."

Seeing Su Zhensheng, Shen Han immediately bowed in a formal greeting.

Keeping a slight distance, after realizing this Mr. Su was Su Jinyu's father, Shen Han found it difficult to be as close as before.

And he couldn't yet determine Mr. Su's true intentions in befriending him.

"Judging by your look, you must know my identity now."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han again slightly bowed in greeting.

"I apologize for my lack of discernment and not recognizing Mr. Su's identity earlier. If I acted rashly, please do not hold it against me."

The words were polite but carried a sense of unfamiliarity.

"There's no need to be so distant."

Su Zhensheng slightly furrowed his brows, expecting Shen Han's attitude to change once he knew his identity.

Yet he hadn't anticipated it would become so distant, as if they had never interacted.

"Mr. Su is a teacher, and Shen Han a student of the academy. A student greeting a teacher should be courteous, not distant."

That's what he said, but Shen Han was clearly extremely distant.

Facing Su Zhensheng, who was still from the Su Family.

Until his true intentions were clear, Shen Han would maintain absolute decorum in his words and actions.

Seeing Shen Han's stance, Su Zhensheng shook his head somewhat helplessly.

"Is there really a need for such caution, child..."

As Su Zhensheng spoke, he paused for a moment, seeing Shen Han refusing to engage in conversation.

"Although the Su Family maintains good relations with the Shen Family, there might be some disputes due to the previous marriage arrangement.

But I, Su Zhensheng, would never use such means like the Shen Family."

Despite his explanation, Shen Han only listened without speaking.

He couldn't trust the Su Family.

Even thinking back to the previous discussions with Su Zhensheng about the political situation seemed reckless.

He invited Shen Han for a stroll around the academy.

The walk was unbearably awkward, with Su Zhensheng asking and Shen Han replying.

Unlike before, when discussing military strategy, both talked freely.

In current conversations, all were just polite phrases.

"Shen Han, I know you don't trust the Su Family.

I sought you out today, primarily to address this matter.

Tomorrow evening for dinner, at the Rain Listening Pavilion in the Capital City, let's have a talk.

In your heart, you may dislike the Su Family, but at least give me, a Su Family person, a chance to explain."

Without waiting for an answer, Su Zhensheng turned and left.

Seeing the gesture of goodwill from Su Zhensheng, Shen Han frowned slightly.

This goodwill must be directed at his relationship with the Yun Family.

The last time the Patriarch Yun came to the Capital City, they met, and the news probably spread by now.

Just like Patriarch Yun said, in the future, he might benefit from the Yun Family.

This prediction seemed to come true rather quickly...

Returning to the courtyard, Shen Han sat for a moment, then went to find Mr. Zhong Nan.

He told Mr. Zhong everything about his conversation with Su Zhensheng.

After hearing Shen Han's account, Mr. Zhong also furrowed his brows.

After pondering for a while, Mr. Zhong advised Shen Han to go and see what Su Zhensheng wanted to discuss.

If it was regarding the Imperial Family, Mr. Zhong would naturally advise Shen Han to refuse to meet Su Zhensheng.

However, he still considered his own position as a teacher, prioritizing the rights of the students.

In the Capital City, Su Zhensheng would not dare act recklessly.

But for safety's sake, Shen Han should carry the Sound Transmission Magical Artifact with him.

Zhong Nan would wait near the Rain Listening Pavilion to ensure his safety.

A day went by, and it was already late afternoon.

After speaking to Mr. Zhong Nan, Shen Han headed towards the Rain Listening Pavilion in the Capital City.

The location of the Rain Listening Pavilion was relatively secluded, far less noisy than other areas in the Capital City.

Getting a bit closer, the patter of rain could be heard.

The design of the Rain Listening Pavilion was such that, unless in the freezing winter, the rain wouldn't turn to ice.

Staying within the pavilion, one could hear the sound of rain all day long.

Reaching the front yard, Shen Han knocked on the door.

It was opened by Su Jinyu's maid, Qingcao.

At first sight, someone a bit disagreeable.

Frowning, Shen Han didn't say a word.

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