Taking the initiative to act as a shield

Among the Shen Family servants, someone sharp-eyed spotted their Eldest Young Miss and immediately ran back to report.

Inside the main hall of the Shen Family.

City Lord Bai Cairen sat in the main seat, calmly sipping tea.

Sitting to his left was a man dressed in luxurious brocade robes—it was the City Lord's son, Bai Ling.

City Lord Bai Cairen had come specifically to propose marriage for his son, and the target of the proposal was Shen Ling.

Shen Family Patriarch Shen Heli waited respectfully on the side, a look of fawning flattery on his face:

“Lord City Lord, I have already sent someone to the Heavenly Maiden Sect to call my daughter back. Young Master Bai is an outstanding talent, and it is her good fortune to be able to marry him.”

Baizhou City has four great Aristocratic Families: the Bai, Shen, Dai, and Ding Families.

The Bai Family Patriarch is the City Lord, the Overlord of Baizhou City, while the Shen, Dai, and Ding Families are all first-rate Families in the city.

Among them, the Shen Family has always ranked first.

In recent years, the younger generations of the Dai and Ding Families have produced many talents who have entered the Inner Sect of the Ancient Immortal Sect, causing them to increasingly disregard the Shen Family, which ranks first.

Since Shen Ling's Revered Master's Divine Soul suffered an injury and she went into seclusion, the Dai and Ding Families have become increasingly reckless, uniting to suppress many of the Shen Family's businesses.

Sometimes, they even disregard the Bai Family.

Why Baizhou City is named Bai—those two Families have probably forgotten completely.

Bai Cairen lightly raised his eyes and chuckled, “Mere Dai Family and Ding Family, thinking that by relying on the Ancient Immortal Sect they can swagger in front of this True Monarch—how naive.”

“Exactly, exactly!” Shen Heli complimented from the side.

“My son has already been favored by a Direct Disciple of the Ancient Immortal Sect. Once my son formally enters the Ancient Immortal Sect, I will certainly settle accounts with the Dai Family and the Ding Family one by one.”

A fierce look flashed in Bai Cairen's eyes. He had been low-key for too many years, and many people were starting to disregard his Bai Family.

Shen Heli's face flushed. He hadn't expected Bai Ling to be favored by a Core Elder of the Ancient Immortal Sect. By becoming in-laws with them, his Shen Family could also reap some benefits.

The suppression they had suffered over the past few years was finally coming to an end.

Dai and Ding Families, prepare to face the wrath of vengeance.

“Actually, my Bai Family has absolutely no need to ally with your Shen Family, but who told my son to fancy your Girl!”

Shen Heli nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, yes, it is My Daughter's fortune cultivated in her previous life to be favored by Young Master Bai.”

Just then, a Servant rushed into the hall and knelt down beside Shen Heli's feet with a “thump.”

“Revered Master, this is bad, Revered Master!”

Seeing this, Shen Heli was furious and kicked the Servant onto the floor. “What kind of decorum is this, rushing around in a panic!”

The Servant was kicked over, rolled several times on the ground, then scrambled back up, pointing outside and saying, “Young Miss... Young Miss is back.”

“So she's back, why are you so agitated? Can't you see we have Distinguished Guests?” Shen Heli glared at the Servant and scolded him.

“The Shen Family's discipline for its servants is still lacking. If this were the Bai Family, he would have been skinned and tossed out long ago.” Bai Ling remarked lightly from the side.

“Yes, yes, yes, Young Master Bai is absolutely right!” Shen Heli replied with a flattering smile.

He then looked at the Servant, putting on an angry face, and scolded, “Hurry up and bring the Young Miss here!”

“Revered Master, the Young Miss is back, but... but she also brought back a man,” the Servant stammered.

Hearing this, Shen Heli froze in shock. His daughter usually held herself aloof and never interacted with men, so how could she possibly bring a man back?

Bai Cairen's face stiffened. Then, a cold glint appeared in his eyes as he slowly spoke:

“Patriarch Shen, what splendid Family education! A young girl bringing a Wild man back to the manor casually—what decorum!”

“Patriarch Bai's lesson is apt. I will immediately send someone to throw that Wild man out.”

As soon as Shen Heli finished speaking and was about to instruct the Servant, Bai Ling stopped him with a cold voice:

“Wait, bring that Wild man in. I want to see who dares to steal my woman.”

Before long, the Steward led one man and one woman into the main hall.

As soon as Shen Ling entered the hall, she heard Shen Heli's severe scolding: “Rebellious Daughter, you still have the face to return.”

Shen Ling was stunned, unsure what her father meant.

Shen Heli pointed at Chen Yuan and questioned coldly, “Who is this Wild man?”

Chen Yuan was startled. He pointed at himself, asking uncertainly, “Are you talking about me?”

Shen Heli sneered, “Stop playing dumb! I'm talking about you. Who are you? Are you even worthy of my daughter?”

Chen Yuan's expression was terribly gloomy. If this matter didn't involve six High-Grade Spirit Stones, it couldn't be settled.

“Father, what are you talking about? Why don't I understand?”

Shen Ling was confused, feeling a bad premonition in her heart.

She glanced at the City Lord sitting quietly nearby, and the City Lord's son, Bai Ling, who was notorious for being cruel, ruthless, and abusing Maidservants.

Combining the boxes of gold, silver, and jewels covered with red cloths being continuously moved into the manor outside, plus the Steward's hesitant behavior, Shen Ling seemed to have guessed the general situation.

“Hurry up and come greet your Fiancé, Bai Ling.” Shen Heli scolded, pointing his hand, signaling her to sit next to Bai Ling.

“What Fiancé? Father, what are you saying?” Shen Ling's face was pale.

At this moment, Bai Ling stood up. A Feather Fan had appeared in his hand at some point, and he walked over to Shen Ling's side.

He gently fanned himself with the Feather Fan, looking like a refined and gentle Gentleman:

“Young Miss Shen, I believe you are not unfamiliar with me, so I won't introduce myself further. I have admired Young Miss Shen for a long time and have specially come here today to propose marriage.”

As he spoke, Bai Ling flipped his right hand, producing a Spirit Rank Low Grade Flying Sword. “A small gift, I hope you like it.”

Shen Ling's face darkened, finding Bai Ling's hypocritical appearance utterly nauseating.

Chen Yuan also understood that Shen Ling fundamentally disliked Bai Ling, and his mind immediately became active.

A plan quietly surfaced in his mind. Tsk tsk tsk, he could extort another sum.

Just as Shen Ling was caught in an awkward situation, unsure what to do, a Sound Transmission entered her mind.

“Shen Ling, reject him fiercely in a moment, then hide behind me. I will be your Shield.”

Hearing this, Shen Ling was moved internally, and immediately replaced her expression with one of disgust. She slapped away the Long Sword in Bai Ling's hand and shouted, “Who wants your gift?”

Bai Ling's face instantly darkened. “Young Miss Shen, what is the meaning of this?”

“Can't you tell? I don't like you, get lost!” Shen Ling said with contempt, actively retreating behind Chen Yuan.

Shen Heli's face went white; he was nearly scared senseless by his daughter's words.

“You Wretched Thing, what are you saying? Hurry up and kneel to Young Master Bai to apologize!”

This sentence completely broke Shen Ling's heart. She looked at her father with disbelief. “Shen Heli, you scoundrel! You want me to marry this beast! Are you worthy of my Mother?”

Chen Yuan gave Shen Ling a thumbs-up internally. Yes, just like that. The angrier they got, the higher the interest he would collect.

Shen Ling linked arms with Chen Yuan and announced, “I already have a Dao Companion, and it's him, Chen Yuan.”

Bai Ling's face was as black as ink. When he brought Shen Ling home, he vowed to torture her in the cruelest way possible.

“Kid, daring to steal my woman, I bet you don't know how to write the word 'death'.” Bai Ling stepped forward, his eyes venomous.

Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow. “Are you threatening me?”