"What else would I be here for, Master Shen, do you not know?"
Yan Shouyi walked along the long corridor to Shen Feng, saying calmly, "The wronged souls your Shen family had imprisoned by Zhou Yuhu, it was I who risked my life to save them. Such great kindness, and you turn your back on me so easily? Are you trying to push Grandma Shen into a fiery pit?"
Shen Feng understood Yan Shouyi's purpose for coming today. He gritted his teeth and said, "Whether to act or not is our Shen family's decision. Shen Shuzhen should have considered all possibilities, why blame us."
"It seems the Shen family's morals are indeed corrupted. I never expected Master Shen could interpret 'sitting on the fence' with such refined elegance," Yan Shouyi said, observing the koi in the pond. "Your Shen family's fish are well-fed, I wonder who will ultimately benefit from them?"
Shen Feng was also a clever man and knew Yan Shouyi's words carried hidden meaning.
He braced himself and said, "You didn't come here today to stand up for Shen Shuzhen, did you? Our Shen family has countless experts. The fact that you could walk here alive doesn't mean you can walk out alive."
Jiu—
In the sky, San Yuan was circling. Yan Shouyi glanced up and smiled, "Master Shen, no need to put on a brave face. The Shen family's manpower has been requisitioned by the Yu family, haven't they? You are truly obedient. I fear only the Shen family's Ancestor can deal with me now. Are you sure you don't need to send someone to notify your Ancestor before I make a move against you?"
Since Yan Shouyi dared to come, he naturally had some confidence. Before entering the Shen manor, San Yuan had already thoroughly scouted the situation within.
Shen Feng's expression turned grim. It was then he truly understood Yan Shouyi's prowess and had no choice but to bow his head.
"Go, notify the Ancestor," he ordered the strategist in the pond.
The strategist, upon hearing this, quickly scrambled out of the pond and ran off, dripping wet.
Seeing this, Yan Shouyi sat down in a nearby pavilion. Liu Ying, spotting tea on the table, habitually went to pour some.
She always liked to drink tea when telling stories, and it was never far from her hand when entertaining guests. Yan Shouyi had intended to pour it himself, but finding that Liu Ying had already prepared it for him, he was happy to accept the favor.
Alas, when would the formidable lady in his own home pour him tea?
Yan Shouyi chuckled while holding his teacup. Liu Ying didn't know what he was laughing about, and Shen Feng was even more uneasy.
Could this rogue descendant be plotting something wicked?
"Master Shen, the Zhou family is gone, but there are still the Yu and Wei families, and the Yao family. Even if you don't act tonight, the position in Qiantang will not fall to your Shen family," Yan Shouyi said calmly.
Shen Feng let out a cold snort, "Your words don't count for this matter."
"Of course, my words don't count, but heaven, earth, wind, and water do!"
Yan Shouyi fiddled with his teacup and said, "Your Shen manor backs onto the Grand Canal, enjoying the dragon脉 (dragon vein) wealth and energy flowing from the capital, Yan Jing. While it's impressive that you've reached this point, it is precisely this Grand Canal that has become a constraint on your Shen family's development. You can only rely on external dragon脉 feng shui to establish yourselves in Qiantang, unlike the Yu family, which possesses West Lake and holds Qiantang in its grasp."
"You understand feng shui?" Shen Feng asked, confused.
Liu Ying chuckled, "The Lu Ban successor understands house feng shui best. If Yan Shouyi doesn't understand feng shui, very few people in this world do."
"Master Shen, if you are willing to help tonight, I can help your Shen manor improve its feng shui. It will not only boost your family's financial fortune and career prospects but also aid your Ancestor's cultivation. You can consider this matter. When your Ancestor arrives later, you can state your position, and I believe our business can be concluded pleasantly."
Shen Feng's expression showed a hint of contemplation.
What he desired was nothing more than this Qiantang. If what Yan Shouyi said was true, this method was worth trying.
At this moment, a ethereal voice echoed, "You young brat, you don't know the immensity of heaven and earth, daring to come to my Shen manor and cause trouble!"
A gust of cold wind blew, and the Shen family's Ancestor, Shen Chun, appeared!
Shen Chun was nine meters tall, as tall as the pavilion above Yan Shouyi's head. Standing outside, he blocked out the sky and cast a vast shadow, exuding an imposing aura!
Yan Shouyi narrowed his eyes. This Shen Chun's strength was not to be trifled with, far more powerful than the one hidden in Zhou Yuhu's ancestral tomb.
Yan Shouyi remained silent. Liu Ying beside him introduced, "Elder Shen Chun, this is Yan Shouyi, the Lu Ban successor. Yan Baixiang is his grandfather, and Yan Chou is his father. He once exterminated two Ghost Kings of the Bai family from Mount Feifeng in Rongcheng. Just a few days ago, he almost succeeded the Heavenly Master position of Longhu Mountain. You might want to carefully consider whether to have a serious conversation with Yan Shouyi."
Liu Ying's role was precisely this. There was little that storytellers didn't know, and her words were very convincing. Even Shen Chun didn't doubt the truth of Liu Ying's statements.
Of course, Liu Ying was speaking nothing but the truth.
Hearing that Yan Shouyi had an impressive background, Shen Chun couldn't help but frown.
He had heard of Yan Baixiang and Yan Chou. The feat of exterminating Ghost Kings was no small matter, and more importantly, this young man almost became the Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain?
Shen Chun gradually became serious.
"I had only heard of a disciple from Maoshan named Han San who came to Qiantang, but I didn't expect someone like you. No wonder Shen Shuzhen had the courage to challenge the Yu family."
Yan Shouyi cupped his fists and said, "Senior overpraises me, but the Shen family cannot be absent from tonight's affair."
"Absent?" Shen Chun was momentarily stunned, then glanced at Shen Feng, finally understanding the situation.
Shen Feng guiltily lowered his head, avoiding Shen Chun's gaze.
However, Shen Chun's attitude was essentially similar to Shen Feng's, so he was too lazy to blame Shen Feng. Instead, he said condescendingly, "If I don't act, what can you do to me?"
Yan Shouyi had anticipated Shen Chun's response, but he also had his own leverage. "As I said, if the Shen family is willing to help, I am also willing to help your Shen manor improve its feng shui and take the Shen family to the next level."
"But what if I held you captive in the Shen manor and forced you to change the feng shui? Wouldn't the outcome be the same?" Shen Chun sneered.
Yan Shouyi smiled faintly, "It seems Senior Shen doesn't understand us Lu Ban successors well enough. We Lu Ban successors are skilled in house feng shui, capable of bringing peace and prosperity to homeowners, and abundant wealth. We can also, without anyone noticing, bring misfortune, separation of spouses, and ruin to the homeowners... It all depends on Senior Shen's attitude towards me."
"You impudent brat... you dare to threaten me?!" Shen Chun was momentarily speechless.
"Not at all, not at all," Yan Shouyi chuckled. "As Miss Liu mentioned earlier, I do have a certain standing in the martial world. Let alone the powers in Rongcheng, I won't even mention my father's connections. Currently, those I am on good terms with include the new Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain, as well as the Maoshan and Laoshan Sword sects, Hanshan Temple, Wudang Mountain, the Kunlun Yan family, and the Northeast Zhao family... Oh, right, the next sect leader of the Lushan sect is my wife!"
"Guess, if something happened to me in Qiantang, would they come to settle the score with you, old man?"
Shen Chun's face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.
This brat claimed it wasn't a threat?
Was this not a threat?!