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As soon as Chen Li spoke, the entire room fell silent in shock.
Shen Zhentian, who had already been wearing a gloomy expression, turned even more sullen upon hearing Chen Li's words. His murky old eyes fixed intently on Shen Zhenhai, as if he wanted to swallow him whole.
"Zhenhai, do you have anything else to say?" Shen Zhentian's tone was icy, devoid of any emotion.
Shen Zhenhai was instantly terrified, knowing that this time he had truly kicked a hornet's nest.
"I... I..." Shen Zhenhai stammered, unable to articulate a single coherent thought after a long pause.
He had initially believed that with Liu Yuan, a powerful Innate Realm Ninth Level expert backing him, he could act tyrannically within the Shen Family and do as he pleased. However, he never expected that this child, Chen Li, would be so terrifyingly strong that he could easily kill Liu Yuan!
Without Liu Yuan, he felt like a toothless tiger—just an empty shell with no chance of competing with Shen Zhentian for the position of family head.
"Now you know fear?" Shen Yunting sneered. "Wasn't my second uncle so impressive just now? Didn't you say you wanted to be the head of the Shen Family?"
"Right! Does my second uncle not want it anymore?" Shen Yunlei joined in the mockery.
Shen Zhenhai's face shifted between shades of green and white. The prospect of seizing the position of family head was now utterly impossible. Rather than sitting here waiting for his doom, it would be better to escape first!
"Big nephew, second nephew, it's all a misunderstanding! I was foolish before; I'm leaving right now!" As he spoke, Shen Zhenhai prepared to take his leave.
Yet a shadow of coldness flickered in his eyes as he silently vowed to himself: Just wait! I will claim the position of head of the Shen Family sooner or later!
Just then, the courtyard door suddenly slammed shut with a loud bang.
Shen Yunting and Shen Yunlei led a group of Shen Family guards to block their escape route completely.
"It's too late to think about leaving now!" Shen Yunting laughed coldly.
Shen Zhenhai's expression changed drastically as he roared, "What do you want? I am the second master of the Shen Family! Dare you try something?"
"Second master?" Shen Yunting seemed to find it amusing. "You, a traitor who colluded with outsiders and brought disaster upon the family, dare to call yourself the second master of the Shen Family?"
"What do you want from me?" Shen Zhenhai was furious but found himself at a loss for words.
"How we deal with you depends on the head of the family," Shen Yunting said as he turned his gaze toward Chen Li.
Everyone's eyes followed suit, all fixated on Chen Li—the child who had become the ruler of the entire Shen Family at such a young age.
Chen Li wore a brilliant smile on his face as he turned to Shen Zhentian and asked, "What should be done if someone betrays the family, colludes with outsiders, and brings chaos to the clan?"
A cold glint flashed in Shen Zhentian's eyes as he replied icily, "They should have their cultivation abolished, all family resources confiscated, and be expelled from the family!"
"Then let's proceed as you say!" Chen Li's smile grew even brighter, but that smile sent chills down Shen Zhenhai's spine.
"No! Please, no!" Shen Zhenhai panicked instantly. He fell to his knees and begged Shen Zhentian, "Brother, I was wrong! I realize my mistake. Please spare me this once; I won't dare again!"
"Brother, for the sake of our brotherhood, please let me go this time! I was deceived by Wuding Marquis; that's why I was led astray!" Shen Zhenhai cried, tears and snot streaming down his face.
He looked utterly pathetic.
"Wuding Marquis? Chen Yuantu?" Shen Zhentian looked at him in surprise, but his expression quickly returned to calm.
Chen Li's earlier reminder had already alerted him to something unusual, and now it was confirmed. After all, not everyone could casually manipulate an Innate Realm Ninth Level Cultivator. Liu Yuan's appearance was clearly orchestrated by someone with intent.
"Master, please spare Second Master this time; he was just momentarily confused!"
"Yes, Master! Second Master is your second brother; please show him mercy!"
Those who had originally supported Shen Zhenhai now knelt down to plead for him, hoping that Chen Li would spare him. At this point, they fully understood the situation before them.
This family was like a den of wolves.
"Spare him?" Chen Li curled his lips into a mocking smile. "Do you think someone like him—who eats from within while betraying the family—still deserves to remain in the Shen Family?"
The crowd fell silent.
"Someone! Take Shen Zhenhai away! Abolish his cultivation, confiscate all family resources, and expel him from the family!" Chen Li commanded coldly.
"Yes!" Shen Yunting and Shen Yunlei had long found Shen Zhenhai displeasing. Hearing Chen Li's order invigorated them as they led a group of Shen Family guards to drag Shen Zhenhai away.
"No! Please! Master, have mercy!"
"Brother, I was wrong! I truly made a mistake! Please save me!"
Shen Zhenhai's cries and pleas echoed through the Shen Family courtyard, but no one felt sympathy for him.
He had brought this upon himself.
Chen Li quietly watched this scene unfold, his eyes betraying no emotion whatsoever.
A person who has no sense of family and only cares about personal gain will never change, no matter how many chances they are given.
The screams of Shen Zhenhai echoed outside the courtyard. Soon, one by one, the members of Shen Zhenhai's lineage had their cultivation abilities stripped away, their memories erased, and they were expelled from the Shen Family estate. From that moment on, the Shen Family finally found peace.
After dealing with Shen Zhenhai's matters, Chen Li instructed everyone from the Shen Family to disperse. He then followed Shen Zhentian to the study.
"Li, you did very well today," Shen Zhentian said, looking at Chen Li with eyes full of appreciation.
"This is what I should do," Chen Li humbly replied.
"At such a young age, you possess such determination; it truly is rare! It seems I was right about you; you are indeed the most suitable choice to be the head of the Shen Family!" Shen Zhentian exclaimed.
"You flatter me; I am still young and need more guidance," Chen Li said.
Shen Zhentian repeated three words in quick succession, clearly very satisfied with Chen Li's performance.
"Li, you killed Liu Yuan today. I fear that the Wuding Marquisate will not let this go easily," Shen Zhentian finally voiced his concerns.
From the moment he learned that Chen Yuantu intended to take action against their Shen Family, he had known that if it weren't for the connection between the two children and the Chen Family's fortune, Chen Yuantu would have likely already sent someone to eliminate them.
"Don't worry; I will handle things with the Wuding Marquisate," Chen Li said, a cold glint flashing in his eyes as he spoke in a chilling tone. He was not someone to be trifled with; anyone who dared provoke him would surely make Chen Yuantu pay a heavy price!
In the dead of night, Chen Li sat cross-legged on his bed, practicing the Dragon Tiger Jade Liquid Scripture and absorbing Heaven and Earth Spiritual Energy. Suddenly, he opened his eyes wide, a glimmer of brilliance flashing within them.
"They're here!" Chen Li murmured to himself, a cold smile creeping onto his lips. In the next moment, his figure flickered and vanished from the room.
In a secluded corner of the Shen Family's backyard, a shadow lurked silently as if blending into the darkness of night.
"Heh heh, this Shen Family is indeed heavily guarded, but that won't stop me, Black Shadow!" The shadow sneered coldly, eyes gleaming with a sinister light. He was none other than a spy sent by Wuding Marquis Chen Yuantu to gather intelligence.
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