Test-Chapter 24: Severe Punishment

Chapter 24: Severe Punishment

Shen Yan was silent for a moment before she called out in a cold tone.

“Patriarch of Shen Family.”

The Patriarch of Shen Family looked at her sharply and asked directly, “Do you resent me? Why not call me Grandfather?”

Shen Yan sneered.

“You already have Shen Xue as your granddaughter, don’t you?”

“Insolent!”

With a heavy thud, the Patriarch of Shen Family slammed his walking stick onto the ground. His expression was displeased as he said in a deep voice, “Xue’er is my granddaughter, and so are you. I know you resent me because of what happened a few days ago, but you must understand, our Shen Family cannot be without talented individuals! If you can’t do it, isn’t it good to let Xue’er take your place? The honor she brings to the family is also partly yours.”

Shen Yan lifted her gaze indifferently and said, “Do you think I need that kind of honor?”

Her words choked the Patriarch of Shen Family.

Shen Yan continued, “You want me to call you Grandfather, but have you ever done a single good thing for me? You favored Shen Xue everywhere, turning a blind eye when she dealt with me, didn’t you?”

The Patriarch’s face darkened instantly.

“You have no respect for your elders! Are you questioning your grandfather?”

Shen Yan asked calmly, “Do you not dare to admit it?”

The Patriarch of Shen Family was furious. He unleashed his Aura Pressure, crushing it towards Shen Yan as if to teach her a lesson.

Shen Yan felt a powerful Aura Pressure sweep over her. Instantly, a coppery sweetness surged in her throat. Her back felt as if a huge mountain were pressing down on it, yet she stubbornly maintained her upright posture.

Her back let out creaking sounds.

She just stared coldly at the Patriarch of Shen Family. Even though the nearly healed scabs on her wounds ripped open again, bleeding and soaking her clothes, she still did not yield to him.

She wanted the Patriarch of Shen Family to know that he was biased, that he valued benefits, that he had never treated the original host well!

Seeing his gloomy expression, Shen Yan suddenly smiled. “If you admitted you’re biased, self-centered, and selfish, I might actually think more highly of you.”

The Patriarch of Shen Family roared.

“Shen Yan!”

With a boom, Shen Yan was blasted to the ground by the gale of his Aura Pressure, rolling once. She spat out a mouthful of blood, and her small face instantly lost all color.

Hong Ri, who was waiting outside, saw her young lady severely injured and fall to the ground. Her pupils suddenly contracted, her heart instantly hanging in mid-air. She was frantic with worry and was about to turn and find Shen Tianhao to save her young lady when—

Two guards moved to stop her.

Hong Ri’s face changed in shock. “Why are you stopping me?”

One guard said, “The Patriarch has ordered that you cannot leave until he permits it!”

Hong Ri tried to push past them, but a long sword was pressed against her neck. The icy, chilling touch made her whole body stiffen.

She looked up in shock.

“You…”

The guards’ expressions were cold, their demeanor strictly businesslike.

And at this moment—

The Patriarch of Shen Family abruptly stood up, looking down at Shen Yan from above. His face was grim as he said in a heavy tone, “Shen Yan, don’t be ungrateful! Your food, clothes, and everything you use come from the Shen Family. When have I ever mistreated you? I also compensated you for what happened a few days ago!”

“So, you better not tarnish Xue’er’s reputation outside, otherwise, you won’t even have the chance to live in the Shen Family!”

Shen Yan tried to get up, but the Patriarch of Shen Family’s Aura Pressure crushed down on her again.

Thump!

Restrained by the powerful Aura Pressure, Shen Yan’s internal organs felt as if they were about to split apart. The pain made her frown. Blood trickled from the corner of her mouth, but her eyes stared icily at the Patriarch of Shen Family.

“For a fake granddaughter, you can even kill the real one. How wonderful!”

“Silence!”

The Patriarch of Shen Family didn’t expect her to dare resist still. With a cold face, he picked up his walking stick and smashed it heavily onto the back of Shen Yan’s hand. With a thud, Shen Yan grunted in pain, her left hand twitching violently several times.

The Patriarch of Shen Family stared at her with dark, cold eyes, as if looking at a stranger.

“Don’t try to challenge my authority! In the Shen Family, I am in charge! I have a hundred ways to kill you silently. Tianhao can protect you for a while, but not for a lifetime. If you still want to live well in the Shen Family, you better behave.”

Shen Yan suddenly felt sorrow for the original host.

The words she had spoken and the things she had done today in the Weapon Shop had probably all reached his ears. That’s why he was in such a hurry to summon her here.

To threaten her, to ensure she wouldn’t speak a single word against Shen Xue.

She smiled mockingly.

She gave no answer.

She just tried to stand up again and again, only to be suppressed time after time by the Patriarch’s Aura Pressure.

The two were locked in this stalemate for a while.

Seeing the blood seeping from Shen Yan’s body increasing, the Patriarch of Shen Family furrowed his brow. Worried that Shen Tianhao might come and cause a scene for her sake, he finally withdrew his Aura Pressure.

The Patriarch of Shen Family said with feigned righteousness, “Yesterday, you tore the mouth of a disciple. Today, you show no respect for your elders, acting without discipline. I am giving you a small punishment in the hope that you will mend your ways!”

Shen Yan stood up, a mocking smile curling at the corner of her lips. Then, she spat a mouthful of bloody froth onto the ground.

How disgusting.

The Patriarch of Shen Family’s expression grew even gloomier.

Shen Yan did not utter any threats at this moment, because she was holding onto the grudges in her heart—not just the original host’s, but her own as well.

Without another word, she walked out of the main hall. The young girl’s light purple dress was stained red. Her back was straight, her hair messy. Despite her disheveled state, she exuded an aura of stubborn, unwavering resilience.

“Young Lady!”

The moment Hong Ri saw Shen Yan, her eyes immediately reddened.

Why did the Patriarch bully Young Lady like this?

Young Lady was clearly an ordinary person without any Cultivation Level. She simply couldn’t withstand the Patriarch’s Aura Pressure!

Disregarding everything, Hong Ri raised her hands and pushed aside the guards blocking her. The sword’s edge cut the skin of her neck, leaving a small bloody gash.

“Young Lady!” Hong Ri immediately rushed to Shen Yan’s side and reached out to support her.

Shen Yan’s tone was indifferent. “It’s fine.”

“How could it possibly be fine?!” Hong Ri’s heart ached, and large teardrops slid from her eyes.

The moment Shen Yan stepped out of the front courtyard’s main hall, news of her punishment by the Patriarch quickly spread to every corner of the Shen Family.

The reasons for her punishment were: assaulting a family disciple, showing no respect for elders, and refusing to mend her ways despite repeated warnings.

Each charge had nothing to do with Shen Xue on the surface, but Shen Yan knew that the root cause of his actions against her was all for Shen Xue.

After Shen Yan left, a woman in white slowly emerged from behind the screen in the main hall. It was Shen Xue!

Shen Xue had overheard the entire confrontation between the Patriarch of Shen Family and Shen Yan.

Shen Xue’s brows knitted slightly as she said, “Grandfather, isn’t treating Yan’er little sister like this a bit too cruel?”

“A waste like her should have a clear awareness of her place.” The Patriarch of Shen Family snorted coldly, then softened his tone as he spoke to her, “Xue’er, don’t pay her any mind. I’ve already taught her a lesson for you.”

Shen Xue held onto the Patriarch of Shen Family’s arm, her face full of emotion. “Grandfather, thank you. In this world, only you treat me this well.”

She smiled again. “I will definitely repay you and the Shen Family properly. In the competition held by the Qiutian Sect, I will do my utmost to win the top spot!”

The Patriarch of Shen Family gazed at her dotingly. “I’m sure you can. But, for now, don’t reveal the information that you’ve become a Summoner. Keep it as a hidden card, for a surprise effect is best.”