Yun Mansion Hall.

Madam Yun was extremely anxious, constantly questioning her brother from the Yun family.

Seeing her brother leisurely sipping tea, Madam Yun pouted in displeasure.

Her gaze fell on Cailing.

"Cailing, was Han injured by the Shen Family?"

Before Cailing could answer, her uncle from the Yun family interrupted.

"It's not certain yet, but it's highly likely that the Shen Family did it. I don't understand why they are so heartless, even to their own kin."

Madam Yun looked somewhat desolate: "Han and his father had an agreement that if he lost to Su Jinyu during the Stepping into the Thousand Autumns, he would cooperate with the Shen Family to call off the engagement.

Even if he hides in the Yun Mansion, the Shen Family will likely come after him... "

Saying this, a glint of determination appeared in Madam Yun's eyes.

"But now that Han is at the Yun Mansion, as his mother, I will protect him no matter what.

I do not recognize that agreement with his father!"

Madam Yun muttered, like a mother hen protecting her chick.

Hearing his younger sister say this, her uncle from the Yun family was momentarily taken aback.

"Why not recognize the agreement?

Wasn't it agreed that if Han surpassed Su Jinyu, the cost of breaking the engagement would fall on Su Jinyu?

In the Stepping into the Thousand Autumns, Han reached the 80th step, while Su Jinyu only reached the 74th.

Clearly, it was a win, wasn't it?"

Madam Yun was taken aback: "80th step, what 80th step?"

Seeing Madam Yun's confusion, Cailing hurriedly pulled her.

"Madam, Young Master Han reached the 80th step of the Thousand Autumn stairs.

Even with those assassins causing chaos, Young Master Han is still first..."

"You've lived with Shen Han for years, didn't you know anything about the child's talent?"

The Yun family uncle couldn't help but ask.

Hearing this, Madam Yun's eyes widened.

"This child, when at the Shen Family, never even had a chance to train, and it was only by accident five months ago that he succeeded in Bone Tempering...

To advance to the Eighth Grade of the Martial Path in such a short time, he must have some talent.

But you say Han can surpass Su Jinyu in the Stepping into the Thousand Autumns...

Is that true?"

Her uncle from the Yun family took a sip of tea.

"So, it wasn't you who instructed Han to comprehend the Pill Formula on the walls of our Pill Room?"

"Pill Formula? What Pill Formula?"

The more she spoke, the more Madam Yun felt bewildered.

How many things was she unaware of...

Seeing his sister truly knew nothing, her uncle took her to a high-grade Pill Room in the Yun Mansion.

"Barrier-Breaking Pill, Small Rejuvenation Pill, True Essence Pill, Lantian Jade Refining Pill..."

Seeing the pills in front of her, Madam Yun couldn't help but call out their names.

It had been years since she last practiced Alchemy, but she still recognized these pills.

The Alchemists in the high-grade Pill Room were all core members of the Yun Family.

"Brother, our Yun Family, so many people can refine High Grade pills!"

Madam Yun wore a delighted expression, knowing what this meant—the Yun Family would prosper greatly!

Her uncle also smiled: "It seems you really didn't know, our Yun Family's ability to refine these High Grade pills relies entirely on Han.

He comprehended the Pill Formula in a single night, something we had been unable to grasp for decades in the Pill Room.

Han's Alchemy insight might even surpass Shen Ye, the prodigy of the Shen Family."

As he spoke, her uncle handed Madam Yun a manuscript.

The handwriting was clear, it was indeed written by Han.

"Don't worry, little sister. Han has bestowed great grace upon the Yun Family, and we will protect him no matter what.

Besides, he has already surpassed Su Jinyu, so even if the previous agreement comes up, we have the facts with us."

Madam Yun nodded blankly, still trying to process it all.

The Han she had once protected had truly grown...

In the future, perhaps he really would be the one to protect her.

...

In the side chamber, after ensuring his body was unharmed, Shen Han began to reflect on the day's events.

The Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, although a bit playful and not particularly formal, had yielded many gains for him.

First was the Void Spirit Realm; using this mindset would surely make future cultivation efforts twice as effective with half the effort.

Secondly, the trials helped him hone the application of his Celestial Dao Sword Momentum.

During the Stepping into the Thousand Autumns, the techniques of the Celestial Dao Sword Momentum were almost entirely utilized.

This ultimate move of his had witnessed a significant leap in mastery.

The gains acquired outweighed the final result's importance.

At the very least, attending the Grand Gathering was not a mistake.

As he recalled, Shen Han frowned slightly.

If his thoughts hadn't remained in that Void Realm, perhaps the ambush wouldn't have left him unscathed.

He hadn't even seen who had attacked him.

Recalling that moment, Shen Han furrowed his brow, especially as Lingsheng's personal guards attempted to escort him away.

Attending the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, yet constantly under surveillance by guards.

Shen Lingsheng must have feared his escape.

In the Shen Mansion, he had an agreement with Shen Lingsheng.

After prevailing over Su Jinyu at the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, Su Jinyu would bear the cost of the broken engagement.

Now that he'd accomplished it, Shen Han wasn't naive enough to believe Shen Lingsheng would adhere to the agreement.

Returning to the Shen Mansion with the guards, he might face more troubles.

For now, he decided to remain at the Yun Mansion, waiting for the 15th of the Winter Month.

Shen Han didn't believe that as the wedding date approached, the Shen and Su families wouldn't be anxious.

Failing to use him as a reason, he wondered what they'd do.

At the end of the Winter Month, just half a month remained until the 15th.

Weather through this half a month, even if the Shen Family disliked him, they had no direct reason to harm him.

Endure that day, and he'd finally find some semblance of safety.

With this clear in mind, Shen Han decided not to waste more time dwelling on these matters.

He concentrated on refining the insights gained from the Stepping into the Thousand Autumns.

In this world, persistence and determination are daunting forces.

Desiring a life not oppressed by others, idleness wasn't an option now.

Immersing his mind into the realm within his consciousness.

Stepping from the Sixth Grade "First Snow" to the Half-Step was truly challenging.

Advancing from Sixth Grade to Fifth Grade required a thorough understanding of one's body, controlling every ounce of strength and every piece of spiritual power with excellence.

The Fifth Grade of the Martial Path represented ultimate control.

Every advantage in a Martial Artist's physique must be fully utilized.

Apart from this, insight into one's individual intent is imperative.

This is the greatest chasm from Sixth Grade to Fifth Grade.

It's no wonder that realms before the Sixth Grade are called the Mortal Realm, as the leap from Sixth Grade demonstrates clear difficulty.

Luckily, the profundity of the Gen Mountain Secret Technique allowed the creation of a world within his consciousness.

In that realm, practicing and learning might help him advance faster compared to other Martial Arts Cultivators.

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