Zi Linling did not answer him, but came before Shen Liuxing and asked, "Liuxing, what do you say?"
Shen Liuxing smiled brilliantly and said, "Actually, I have no interest in the Shen family. To say that I am a member of the Shen family is just their one-sided claim."
"The bloodline connection they spoke of should be that familiar yet strange feeling in my heart when they appeared!"
"To be honest, I'd rather follow Sister Zi and wander around than go back to the Shen family to acknowledge my ancestors."
"But, I know the mission that Sister Zi bears, and I am willing to shoulder this responsibility for Sister Zi. Therefore, everything is up to Sister Zi. If Sister Zi needs me to go, I will go!"
Zi Linling smiled gently and said, "Liuxing, I don't want to inconvenience you, but..."
"There is no 'but'. I am willing to do anything for you, and it's not an inconvenience at all," Shen Liuxing interrupted Zi Linling.
He had originally intended to cover Zi Linling's mouth with his index finger, but then he thought that such an intimate gesture might not be appropriate, so he awkwardly placed his hand behind his back.
A warmth flowed through Zi Linling's heart.
She was not a block of wood; she could feel Shen Liuxing's selfless dedication.
But it was precisely because of this that she could not be the one to break that thin veil of misunderstanding.
Zi Linling's lips curved upwards, and a gentle smile bloomed on her face. A thousand words turned into three: "Thank you!"
Shen Liuxing beamed and said, "Sister Zi, we never need those three words between us."
Zi Linling nodded and said to Shen Teng, "As you can see, Liuxing agreed to compromise for my sake. Therefore, if your Shen family has no sincerity, I will not inconvenience Liuxing!"
Shen Teng's eyelids twitched, and he asked, "Then, what sincerity would Miss Zi consider not to inconvenience him?"
Zi Linling said faintly, "The position of family head!"
"What?" Shen Teng exclaimed in surprise.
Zi Linling smiled and said, "You heard correctly! After Liuxing acknowledges his ancestors, you must cede the position of Shen family head to him, and all members of the Shen family must respect him and obey his commands!"
"Impossible!" Shen Yue was the first to object.
Zi Linling ignored him and looked at Shen Teng, saying with a half-smile, "What do you think?"
Shen Teng remained silent, but his face showed clear signs of inner struggle.
This condition, this sincerity, made it impossible for him to make a decision in a short period.
"Don't force my brother! I strongly object!" Shen Yue said anxiously.
"You object? What right do you have to object? Are you the Shen family head?" Shangguan Yulin questioned with a cold sneer.
Shen Yue retorted in exasperation, "Although I'm not the Shen family head, I am a native member of the Shen family!"
He then pointed at Shen Liuxing and angrily berated, "Although he has our Shen family's bloodline, who knows where he popped out from? Who knows how he got this Shen family bloodline?"
Shen Yue's words were a naked insult to Shen Liuxing.
Therefore, as soon as he spoke, the auras of Zi Linling, Shen Liuxing, Xuanyuan Xun, Shangguan Yulin, and Rong Guang all turned cold simultaneously.
Zi Linling's body emanated a chilling killing intent.
She said frostily, "I've changed my mind. Your Shen family is not worthy of Liuxing returning to acknowledge his ancestors, nor are you worthy of asking Liuxing to be your family head!"
"Now, I ask that the members of your Shen family leave my sight immediately in a graceful manner, or I will treat it as provocation! At that time, if a few people are killed, you cannot blame us!"
"Scram!"
The word "scram," carrying a sky-high rage, shook the heavens.
Shen Teng instantly snapped out of his state of struggle.
When he saw the angry gazes of Zi Linling and the others, he guessed that Shen Yue had once again provoked them.
He quickly said, "Friends, please calm your anger, my second brother..."
"Scram!"
Zi Linling uttered another cold "scram," interrupting Shen Teng.
Shen Teng, seeing her resolute expression, knew that the matter was irredeemable.
He transmitted a message to Shen Yue and angrily said, "What did you say! What did you do!"
Shen Yue indignantly repeated what he had just said, making Shen Teng wish he could strike him down with a palm.
It's over! The Shen family's hope was ruined by his loose-lipped brother.
Despite his desire to apologize to Zi Linling and the others, Shen Teng could not utter a single word when faced with Zi Linling's murderous eyes.
He knew that Zi Linling and the others were all enraged, and any explanation would seem pale and powerless.
Therefore, he sighed helplessly and said to Zi Linling, "I know my second brother has gone too far, and it is not appropriate to discuss this matter at this moment. I will take my leave for now, and when you have calmed down, I will personally visit with gifts to apologize!"
After speaking, he cupped his fists towards Zi Linling and the others, turned around, and left with the Shen family members.
"There's no need for you to visit and apologize! We have nothing more to discuss with your Shen family, and we hope your Shen family will not do anything excessive again, otherwise..." Zi Linling threatened coldly.
"Alas! Miss Zi, please rest assured, even if we cannot be friends, we will not become enemies!" Shen Teng stopped, sighed heavily, and said with a face full of dejection. Su Dan Novel Network
Then, he glared fiercely at Shen Yue and left in a huff.
Shen Yue, intimidated by his glare, quickly and sheepishly followed.
The other members of the Shen family also followed closely, and in an instant, they were all gone.
Zi Linling said with a chilling killing intent, "How long are you and your Xu family going to hide?"
Du Kang glanced at Du Zihao behind him with surprise and helplessly emerged from their hidden location.
Along with him came Xu Rongwei, who had been hiding in another direction.
The two exchanged awkward glances and cupped their fists towards Zi Linling, saying in unison, "Miss Zi, we didn't expect to meet so soon!"
Zi Linling said coldly, "Oh? Have we met before?"
"This..." Du Kang was immediately speechless and embarrassed.
Xu Rongwei said with a fawning smile, "Although this is our first meeting, I believe we are already well-acquainted from the auction at the Nine Regions Chamber of Commerce."
As long as one is not embarrassed, the other will be.
It must be said that in this regard, Du Kang and Xu Rongwei indeed differed in their approach.
Zi Linling said with a cold face, "You followed us from the Nine Regions Chamber of Commerce all the way here, surely not just to reminisce, are you?"
"Of course not, we are... are... are..." Du Kang hesitated, unsure how to continue fabricating a story.
Xu Rongwei smiled and said frankly, "To be honest, Miss Zi, we were very interested in the treasures you possess because we hadn't fully investigated your identity and background before."