If the sisters, Shen Lingxue and Shen Lingyin, were to hear this, they would go absolutely mad.
'He's practically selling off his own daughters!'
What kind of father would do such a thing?
But Shen Zhengye was simply planning ahead.
From his interactions with Jiang Xinghai over the past few days, he had concluded that the young man's character was extraordinary. Moreover, he possessed heaven-defying dical skills and was a master of supre martial arts.
'If they don't seize the opportunity to bind such a young prodigy to them, it will surely be the Shen Family's greatest regret!'
"Actually, Uncle, you don't need to concern yourself with my personal affairs."
Jiang Xinghai gazed at the distant horizon, his voice calm and steady. "The skies over Jizhou have already shifted. The Shen Family must imdiately ascend to the status of a First-class Clan. Developing and strengthening the family is the top priority."
He was determined to help the Shen Family rise.
This would also fulfill the wish his parents had when they promised the Shen Family a great opportunity.
"The skies over Jizhou have indeed shifted, but ascending to a First-class Clan..."
Shen Zhengye shook his head bitterly. "It's not that simple. Even if you're willing to support , my Dantian has only just been repaired. It's not strong enough. I'll need to at least wait until my cultivation reaches the Grandmaster Realm again before I can truly stand firm."
"Uncle, you can rest assured. You're already cultivating the Eight Extres Collapse technique I gave you. Restoring your cultivation level is only a matter of ti."
Jiang Xinghai slowly explained, "I'll find so dicinal herbs and refine them into pills as soon as possible. With their help, the recovery of your cultivation will be greatly accelerated."
Shen Zhengye was silent.
He wasn't just quiet; he was speechless with shock.
'Refining dicinal pills?'
'Those are the kind of supplents that practitioners of the Martial Arts can only dream of obtaining!'
"Also," Jiang Xinghai added suddenly, "I have brought the Cheng Family to heel. They can assist the Shen Family, whether in the open or from the shadows."
"Cheng Zhipeng was willing to bow his arrogant head... Then again, with you here, Jiang, even the Wang Family was turned to ash. What's the Cheng Family in comparison?" Shen Zhengye bowed deeply to Jiang Xinghai in gratitude.
Jiang Xinghai quickly stopped him. "Uncle, there's no need for such formalities. It's the least I can do."
"To think, five years ago, Lingxue and I simply lent a hand and saved your parents. Now, five years later, you've co to repay that kindness, bestowing such a great favor upon my Shen Family. How could I not be moved?" Shen Zhengye put a hand on Jiang Xinghai's shoulder, a flood of words waiting to be said.
"Uncle, it's not just the Cheng Family who will be assisting the Shen Family. The Du Family also gave their word last night." Jiang Xinghai recalled his conversation with Du Jingsong at the Du residence.
"Even Du Jingsong... Haha, excellent! That's excellent!"
Shen Zhengye was now filled with boundless hope for the Shen Family's future, though a hidden worry seed to surface. "With this, the Shen Family's ascension to a First-class Clan is within reach. We just need to find an opportunity to et and negotiate with the Mu and Wanyan Families. Hopefully, those two will recognize the inevitability of the Shen Family's rise."
"Uncle, from now on, the Shen Family can do as it pleases. There's no need to worry about any other clan," Jiang Xinghai said. He had already learned from Du Jingsong that the Mu and Wanyan Families in Jizhou were rely branch families that had migrated from the Central State.
'They're nothing to be afraid of!'
But his bold declaration still moved Shen Zhengye deeply.
'He's right!'
'With the Cheng and Du Families as allies, and Jiang Xinghai supporting him, he really could do as he pleased.'
"Let's go, Uncle. We should buy so breakfast and head back. The girls should be waking up soon."
Bathed in the light of the rising sun, Jiang Xinghai and Shen Zhengye bought breakfast and hurried ho.
Shen Lingxue was already up and had changed into a slim-fitting black dress. She knocked on Shen Lingyin's door. "Lingyin, the sun's up! Are you still lazing around in bed? You have to co with to the company to learn the ropes today, so you can't be late."
"Sis, I start university in a month! This is my last long vacation. Just let sleep a little longer. I'm really not interested in the company, I'm begging you, spare !" Shen Lingyin mumbled from under the covers. She had been up past three in the morning.
"I'll give you ten more minutes. We have to leave in half an hour," Shen Lingxue said, knocking on the door once more before turning and heading downstairs.
Downstairs, Shen Zhengye and Jiang Xinghai had already returned, carrying breakfast.
"Lingxue, hurry and call Lingyin down for breakfast. Jiang bought your favorite soup dumplings," Shen Zhengye said with a tily smile.
'How would he know I like soup dumplings?'
Shen Lingxue didn't call her father out on the lie. "Alright then. I'll see if they're from my favorite place."
"You're looking well," Jiang Xinghai said, smiling at Shen Lingxue.
"And whose fault is that?"
Biting back her retort, which held a double aning, Shen Lingxue picked up a soup dumpling and popped it into her mouth. "Ouch, it's hot—"
"Be careful," Jiang Xinghai said, instantly pulling out a few tissues and handing them to her.
Watching the two of them from the side, Shen Zhengye smiled and headed up the stairs.
"Lingyin, get up and have so breakfast."
He pushed open Shen Lingyin's bedroom door directly. "Dad has soone important he wants to introduce you to. Chop chop."
"Dad, can't you knock before coming in?"
Still hiding her head under the covers, Shen Lingyin kicked off the thin blanket in annoyance, revealing her long, well-toned legs. "I'm a grown woman now, you know. A little privacy would be nice."
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