Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 293 - 292: Isn’t He Only at Fifth-Grade First Snow Realm... How Could It Be

Chapter 293: Chapter 292: Isn’t He Only at Fifth-Grade First Snow Realm... How Could It Be

Madam Shen was hesitant, unable to utter a word for a long time.

Seeing this, Shen Lingsheng shook his head somewhat helplessly.

Picking up the conversation, he said, "This time we came primarily because of Old Duke’s intentions...

Ye’er, you should also know, our Shen Family is now facing quite a few troubles.

The middle-grade pills are the biggest problem among them.

Without being able to purchase middle-grade pills from the Yun Family, our Shen Family can only continue incurring losses, using the family’s assets to fill that gap..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zuchen already had a vague idea of certain things.

"To seek out the Yun Family, one should go to Anyang City, so why come to the Capital City instead?"

Shen Lingsheng caught the undertone in Luo Zuchen’s words, sensing some mockery in it.

"Our Shen Family indeed has difficulties...

Although we have a strong army in hand, controlling these soldiers is not an easy task.

Currently, both the Great Wei Forbidden Army and the Northeast Garrison are supplied with middle-grade pills.

If you compare, these two armies face far fewer battles than the Eastern Garrison.

If we continue to let the soldiers use low-grade pills, I’m afraid the morale will disband in just a couple of days..."

Shen Lingsheng showed a bitter smile, with a hint of helplessness mixed within.

Upon this explanation, Luo Zuchen chuckled lightly once more.

"General Lingsheng, please speak directly. The difficulties of the Shen Family seem not to be related to the Capital City, do they?"

Beside him, Madam Shen sighed.

"This time in the Capital City, I and the third elder actually came to seek out Shen Han.

That rebellious son has close ties with the Yun Family. With him as a bridge, perhaps our Shen Family and the Yun Family can reconcile..."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zuchen snorted softly.

"So Madam and General Lingsheng came here to appease Shen Han.

Looks like the upper echelons of the Shen Family have made up their minds.

In the future, are they planning to place their bets on Shen Han?"

Luo Zuchen’s words carried a hint of questioning.

There was no trace of friendliness from before.

"Mr. Luo, what are you saying? The future of the Shen Family, the rightful heir, is naturally Ye’er.

I only came this time to slightly smooth things over with that rebellious son Shen Han..."

"Slightly smooth over?

Do your Shen Family think Shen Han is so simple?

Thinking a few kind words would ease relationships with him?"

Luo Zuchen’s questioning indeed made Madam Shen pause for a moment.

To be honest, before coming, she did think that way.

A less favored descendant, wouldn’t he want more when elders talk softly and kindly to him?

Getting the recognition from the Shen Family’s elders, isn’t that enough?

"Does Mr. Luo think that Shen Han might make excessive demands?"

"Naturally, with the matter of the pills, the Shen Family seeks him out, why wouldn’t he make demands?

Perhaps, he wants to take Ye’er’s place, who knows."

Luo Zuchen voiced his speculations.

Upon hearing this, Madam Shen smacked the table sharply.

"How dare he!"

"Madam, don’t speak without being certain.

Whether he dares or not, discuss with Shen Han yourself.

But I, Luo Zuchen, see that the Patriarch of the Shen Family is likely already determined to win over Shen Han.

Thinking that he will probably be given a very high status.

If not replacing Ye’er, then he’ll at least compete for family resources with him."

Shen Lingsheng showed a bit of embarrassment, having spoken candidly with Shen Qingshan.

Before coming, Shen Qingshan had made a big decision.

Whatever demands Shen Han made, as long as they weren’t too extreme, he would grit his teeth and agree to them.

The qualification to compete for family resources was merely one of the conditions Shen Qingshan put up.

The Shen Family has to endure and overcome this predicament quickly.

Otherwise, don’t even talk about inheritance; the family resources might be exhausted before they can be passed on.

"Rest assured, Mr. Luo, to the people of the Shen Family, Ye’er is the only heir.

I am Shen Han’s biological father, and I know exactly how capable he is.

Now, trying to coax him a little is just to relieve the pressing problems at hand.

Once the tough times are over, Ye’er will still be the only heir of the Shen Family."

Although these words were Shen Lingsheng’s thoughts, Luo Zuchen had long been skeptical of promises made by people.

Though they talk with such certainty now, when that day actually comes,

perhaps Shen Han would have already found a firm footing within the Shen Family.

Perhaps Shen Han would have split some profits and divided the Shen Family into two factions.

Who can predict the future?

As Luo Zuchen thought about it, he stood up and spoke sternly.

"Today, in front of Madam and General Lingsheng, some words I’ll speak bluntly.

Wanting to befriend Shen Han means becoming an enemy of mine.

Once I recover from my injuries, I’ll take this calamity’s life.

Anyone who protects him stands against me, and they shouldn’t blame me for being ruthless!"

His words were direct and uncompromising.

Shen Lingsheng’s face turned sour: "Mr. Luo, this is a matter entrusted by my father after all.

Madam and I were merely following orders..."

Hearing this, Luo Zuchen chuckled softly once more.

"You pretended to care about Ye’er before, but it was mere pretense.

When it truly infringed upon Ye’er’s interests, it only took a few words to brush away."

"Mr. Luo, please don’t be angry.

The Shen Family was only trying to slightly ease the relationship with that rebel.

Just so he doesn’t hate the Shen Family too much, that’s the extent we mean."

Upon hearing this, Luo Zuchen sneered deeply.

"Madam, your words are quite fitting.

Not to hate the Shen Family too much, do you know how much Shen Han hates the Shen Family and Shen Ye now?

Ye’er, speak to Madam yourself."

Shen Ye, who had remained silent until now, hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"The injuries I suffered were actually inflicted by Shen Han..."

Upon hearing this, both Madam Shen and Shen Lingsheng were stunned.

"Ye’er, are you saying... that the one who hurt you was that rebellious son Shen Han?!"

When saying this, Madam Shen was somewhat incredulous.

Leaving aside strength, or methods.

She completely couldn’t believe Shen Han dared to strike Shen Ye.

It wasn’t just Madam Shen, even Shen Lingsheng standing next was incredulous.

Although Shen Han now carries the name of a prodigy, his level and strength are progressing quickly.

But if considered, Shen Han is still only at the Fifth Grade First Snow Realm.

Whereas Shen Ye is at the Fifth Grade Half-Step Realm.

"Ye’er, are you sure it’s that rebellious son Shen Han?

Isn’t he now only at the Fifth Grade First Snow Realm... how could...?"

Facing Madam Shen’s question, Luo Zuchen stepped forward.

"That Shen Han somehow acquired some powerful hidden weapons, ambushed Ye’er with them.

Though Ye’er’s strength surpasses his, open attacks are easy to guard against, but hidden ones are hard to prevent."

Luo Zuchen didn’t tell the truth, not wanting Shen Han’s potential to impress Madam Shen and Shen Lingsheng even more.