Madam He, sitting beside the Old Dowager, heard this and a benevolent smile appeared on her face.

"Shen Han, it's not that the Shen Family doesn't want you to participate in the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering.

Even though it's not a formal competition gathering, performing poorly there is somewhat shameful.

In this generation, only your elder brother Shen Ye participated in the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering and ascended the Thousand-Autumn Steps.

There are many siblings in your generation; look, which other junior has spoken about attending the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering?

It's one thing to lose your own face, but we fear the Shen Family might lose face as well."

Madam He spoke at length, expressing the Shen Family's dilemma in her words.

"The time is near, and the qualification to participate in the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering may not be possible..."

As soon as she finished speaking, Madam Yun entered the ancestral hall, saluting the dignitaries in the high seats.

"Old Dowager, the invitation for the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering has already been sent by Fairy Liu Xilan of Xiaoyao Peak.

Shen Han's participation in the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering is something the elders need not worry about."

Madam Yun, with a calm tone, had already anticipated the difficulty posed by the Shen Family's Old Dowager and the others.

Madam He, feeling blocked, looked up again at the Shen Family's Old Dowager.

The Shen Family's Old Dowager lightly coughed, then displayed a worried demeanor:

"Though the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering is not very important, over the years, families have sent their outstanding children.

Sending Shen Han, it's better to send Shen Ao, that child, to earn some face for the Shen Family."

Hearing this, Madam Yun immediately took out a letter.

"Old Dowager, this is a letter from Fairy Liu Xilan of Xiaoyao Peak. Her exact words are: Shen Han of the Shen Family is exceptionally perceptive, having resolved many issues for her. This invitation to the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering is a gift in return from Fairy Liu Xilan.

The matter of this invitation is not something the Shen Family can decide."

These words left the Shen Family's Old Dowager with nothing more to say.

"Very well, then let him go attend.

Just remember what you discussed with Saburo, and after the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, cooperate well with the Shen Family, and cease the mischief."

After the Old Dowager spoke, Cai Xue helped her up as they left the hall.

Seeing the Shen Family's Old Dowager leave, Madam He and Madam Xie followed suit.

The three of them reached the Old Dowager's residence, and it was evident Madam He still had something to say.

"Old Dowager... I think the approach to this matter might be a bit too casual..."

With a somewhat gloomy expression, Madam He seemed quite worried.

Seeing her like this, the old face of the Shen Family's Old Dowager instead showed a hint of a smile.

"Could it be that you are still worried, worried that Shen Han, that troublemaker, will overshadow Su Jinyu?

Do you really think the title of prodigy is just picked up randomly?

Though this old body does not practice the Martial Path, having lived over eighty years, I have seen quite a bit.

Jinyu, that child's talent in Sword Dao, even Shen Ye, that child, pales in comparison.

The future of Sword Dao in Great Wei is very likely to be led by Su Jinyu.

What is there to worry about?"

The Shen Family's Old Dowager herself had witnessed it, and also heard the Shen Family's Patriarch Shen Qingshan's evaluation.

Having joined Xiaoyao Peak, she severed the Xiansha River with a single sword.

Su Jinyu's talent is not just an empty reputation.

Her own son, Shen Ye, and Su Jinyu have feelings for each other, and naturally, Madam He had an understanding of this future daughter-in-law.

But...she still harbored some unease.

"Old Dowager, have you heard that Shen Han has already entered the Martial Path Eighth Grade?"

The Shen Family's Old Dowager furrowed her brows slightly:

"This old body knows of the matter, but it's not worth being too concerned about.

Below the Sixth Grade is all Mortal Realm; at this age, reaching Eighth Grade, his future is just so-so."

"But, Shen Han has only been in the Martial Path for about four months...

This speed of advancement is far beyond even Ao'Er."

Combining the time spent in martial cultivation, it's somewhat noteworthy...

The Shen Family's Old Dowager furrowed her brows deeper.

She suddenly recalled the letter that Madam Yun had just mentioned.

The letter said that Liu Xilan found Shen Han exceptionally perceptive, having resolved some issues for her.

As a Shen Family descendant showing such remarkable potential, the Shen Family's Old Dowager should have naturally been delighted.

But she never liked Shen Han and despised him since he was a child.

Lately, she had even explicitly wanted him to sacrifice for the Shen Family.

Shen Han was unwilling, and there was quite a bit of conflict over it.

This junior already held resentment towards the Shen Family and intentionally opposed them by getting close to Prefect Xu.

Seated firmly on the chair, the Shen Family's Old Dowager pondered for a moment.

"How about this, arrange for a master to secretly accompany.

Though it's impossible for Su Jinyu to fall behind Shen Han, it's better to prevent any unforeseen incidents.

However, in my opinion, this is merely superfluous."

Madam He also felt it was unnecessary, but this way, she could be at ease.

After this group of people finished their discussion, they hurriedly went to make arrangements.

...

The east side courtyard of the Shen Mansion.

Shen Han lay on a bed, unfamiliar with his own, having grown accustomed to the village cottage bed.

In his mind, he recalled the conversation with Prefect Xu earlier today.

Deliberating deeply, Shen Han seemed to have discovered something.

Prefect Xu said, this time, the Shen Family is determined and would never abandon the family interests to annul the engagement.

As he lay in bed, he continuously pondered over these words.

If he truly surpasses Su Jinyu, would the Shen Family still refuse to acknowledge it?

Would the words of Shen Lingsheng still hold?

Shen Han had his doubts about this.

Indeed, if he surpasses Su Jinyu, his potential would naturally be undeniable.

Logically, the Shen Family should protect and cultivate him.

But between himself and the Shen Family elders, there has never been closeness, and there were even disparities...

After seeing his potential, would the Shen Family protect him or suppress him to eliminate this menace?

After much contemplation, Shen Han realized the likelihood of the Shen Family being harsher on him was much greater.

Understanding this, Shen Han was more determined on the path he wanted to take.

His mind dove into his consciousness, continuing his studies.

During this time, Shen Han hadn't slacked off in his cultivation at all.

Whenever he had a little spare time, Shen Han would focus on cultivating and improving himself.

Upon reaching the Sixth Grade, the rate of progress significantly slowed down.

To advance from the Sixth Grade First Snow Stage to the Half-Step Stage was far more difficult than advancing from the Seventh Grade to the Sixth Grade.

However, Shen Han wasn't too worried. The "Gen Mountain Secret Technique" cultivation technique was more profound than he had imagined.

He carved out a piece of the world in his consciousness, a cultivation comprehension method Shen Han was hearing of for the first time.

In this world, with his consciousness, he comprehended thousands of laws and infinite concepts.

The laws he comprehended could be immediately tested in the vast world.

For the entire night, Shen Han immersed his mind in the world outlined by the "Gen Mountain Secret Technique."

The mastery of his body also felt enhanced.

With diligent cultivation, spending a little more time should make advancing to the Sixth Grade Half-Step without obstacle.

When tired from cultivation, he would take some pills from the Storage Ring.

Every time he touched the ring, the image of Shi Yuezhu would appear in his mind.

But given his current situation, he should stay away from her, to avoid getting her involved.

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