Prefect Xu directly gave nearly two hundred taels of patterned silver this time.

For Shen Han, this was a huge sum.

Prefect Xu had the intention to help him, and Shen Han accepted it without hesitation, keeping the favor in his heart.

Two hundred taels of patterned silver, at least for his current Eighth Grade strength, was enough to buy some pills.

On the way back, he passed through the East Market and bought some pills before returning to his courtyard.

Currently, he had already entered the Eighth Grade, and his Qi Mechanism was established.

He picked up a tree branch in the courtyard and tried to practice.

With the use of Qi Mechanism, the power of the Sunset Swordsmanship was significantly enhanced.

As long as he stabilized a bit, with his current strength, he could already surpass many of his peers.

The third and fourth young masters of Shen Mansion, despite having tutors and pills to assist them over the years, were only at the Eighth Grade.

To speak of it, there weren't many outstanding young members in the Shen Family.

Without dwelling on those trivial matters, other than practicing the "Mountain and River Body Refining Skill" to enhance his physical strength, most of the time, Shen Han focused on visualizing the "Celestial Dao Sword Momentum".

In the wide world, he wielded a long sword, combining the Sunset Swordsmanship with the Misty Sword Intent.

He slashed the sword intent with a single strike.

In the momentum of the Flying Sword Soaring Heaven, under the vast heavens, thousands of sword shadows rushed forward like a school of fish.

Shen Han had fought many battles against the sword momentum in his visualizations, but each time, he was unable to grasp its essence.

This was only one move; if the sword momentum fully emerged, he probably wouldn't even have a chance to act.

He kept losing, kept losing, but Shen Han also felt his spiritual power and swordsmanship continually improving.

He wondered if, after mastering the essence of his swordsmanship, he could fight a Seventh Grade with his Eighth Grade strength.

...

Shen Mansion Dining Hall.

"Ao'Er, why aren't you eating? Are the dishes not to your taste since you've come home?"

Madam Shen, with a kind expression, spoke with care and concern.

This affectionate manner was perhaps only enjoyed by the brothers Shen Ye and Shen Ao.

The other Shen family children likely didn't receive such favor.

Of course, Shen Han was even less favored, lucky if not rebuked or scolded.

Despite facing Madam Shen's affectionate demeanor, Shen Ao didn't show any courtesy.

He pushed the bowl and chopsticks in front of him away, his little mouth pouted high, acting petulant.

"Why is Ao'Er unhappy? Tell Grandma, and she'll stand up for you."

Madam He chimed in. To be honest, who didn't know why Shen Ao was so sulky?

"Grandma surely knows the reason; it's not that disgusting person. He hit me like this today, and you didn't even punish him..."

Shen Ao complained with a bitter face, looking somewhat childish as he sought help everywhere.

Unlike his previous domineering demeanor that was like a little tyrant.

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen put down her chopsticks.

After some thought, she instructed the maid beside her, "Go tell Shen Han that tomorrow he is to have dinner at Xue Yun Courtyard. His cousin Shen Ao wants to apologize to him in person.

He must attend, or it will be considered defiance against this old dowager."

After that, Madam Shen didn't stay in the dining hall to eat, leaning on her cane, she had a maid help her leave.

Listening to this, Shen Ao became even more upset.

"I don't want to apologize to him. That disgusting waste isn't my cousin..."

Children often lack perspective, so it was normal for Shen Ao not to understand the situation.

Madam He, beside him, understood immediately.

She didn't linger in the dining hall, pulling Shen Ao away with her.

Back at Shen Ao's courtyard, she began to comfort her son.

"Ao'Er, you must go and speak kindly to Grandma later to make her happy.

She favors you; today, her words were meant to force Shen Han to leave Shen Mansion.

At Xue Yun Courtyard, there's only one table for guests each night. Once there, dealing with Shen Han should be easy."

Madam He's words finally made things clear for Shen Ao.

In Shen Family Mansion, attacking Shen Han was extremely sensitive.

Even Shen Han could seek help from the Shen Family; no elder would dare ignore their younger being bullied.

If word got out, memorials from ministers would likely pile up on His Holiness's desk.

But once outside Shen Mansion, everything became easier.

Since Madam Shen intervened, Madam He's concerns lessened significantly.

After some thought, she sent a letter with a maid to the riverbank on the west side of the city.

Courtyards on the east side of Shen Mansion.

Madam Shen's maid had come to deliver her exact words.

Over the years, Shen Han had endured much scolding from Madam Shen; when he faced injustice, she always turned a blind eye.

But before, she merely wouldn't help him.

Today, as the old dowager, acting as the patriarch, she began to take action against him.

Xue Yun Courtyard, this place was an extremely luxurious reception venue.

It accepted only one group of guests per day, and no one else was allowed entry.

Rumor had it the owner of Xue Yun Courtyard was an extraordinarily powerful Immortal Realm expert.

Otherwise, over the years, no one would dare to intrude.

This Shen Family showed signs of becoming his enemy.

Especially after today's actions by the old dowager, Shen Han made a firm decision in his heart.

Between him and the Shen Family Marquis Mansion, enmity had begun to outweigh familial ties.

"Young Master Han, did you hear what Cai Xue said?

Tomorrow night at dinner, please do come to Xue Yun Courtyard."

Cai Xue repeated herself, then glanced a few more times at Shen Han, wanting to remember his expression to report to the old dowager later.

Upon hearing this news, Shen Han's expression didn't change much; he just nodded in response.

After the old dowager's maid Cai Xue left, Shen Han wasted no time.

He donned his inner armor and hastily completed crafting the soft sword he had been forging halfway.

Focusing intently, a moment later, a line of white text appeared on the soft sword: [Extremely Low-Quality Soft Sword].

This prefix actually used the words "extremely low-quality"...

Fortunately, what he had crafted was still a soft sword.

After extracting the gray prefixed text, the cracks on the soft sword instantly disappeared.

Shen Han wandered around the Shen Mansion courtyard, spotting a long spear at the armory entrance.

Focusing intently, purple text appeared indicating it was a [Durable Long Spear].

Durable, this attribute suited the soft sword well.

With focused thoughts, he spent half a two-hour session, and the purple attribute transferred.

The originally high-quality long spear became ordinary in an instant, its shine fading significantly.

Returning to his courtyard, he immediately applied the purple attribute to his soft sword.

The once barely usable soft sword began to emit a faint glow.

Testing the flexibility of the soft sword, Shen Han found it sharp yet resilient, indeed a fine weapon.

Wrapping the soft sword around his body, this concealment ensured the weapon was hidden.

If danger arose, this would be his means of retaliation.

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