Myth Beyond Heaven

Yun Lintian smiled and said. "It is understandable. Everyone has their own ambition. There's nothing wrong with it. The only thing that we should be concerned with is the method of realizing that ambition."

Shen Liqiu spoke. "After my great-grandfather died, he suppressed my great-grandfather's secret forces outside the clan because they refused to work under him."

She paused for a moment and said solemnly. "There is another reason that he insisted on sending me out. It's because a few loyal subordinates of my great-grandfather are pushing for me to inherit the clan head position instead of Shen Hui. Once I marry out, I would no longer have the rights."

Yun Lintian was surprised slightly upon hearing this. He didn't quite understand the true intention of Shen Liqiu's great-grandfather. Since he chose Shen Mingjun to inherit the position instead of Shen Shanyuan, why would he plan ahead of time to make Shen Liqiu inherit the position again?

Seeing the doubt in Yun Lintian's eyes, Shen Mingjun sighed and explained. "My grandfather had never been satisfied with my father and me. Even at the last moment of his life, he still never showed his love and care for us."

"I admit that I am incompetent. I can't even protect my own daughter." Shen Mingjun looked at Shen Liqiu and said softly. "Another reason I want her to marry Lei Jun is that she can be protected. Although her life might be miserable after marrying such a useless man, at least I know she will live on."

Shen Liqiu's brows creased together. "Your concern is unnecessary. Even if he wanted to kill me, I wouldn't die easily. You have no idea what kind of trump card I have in my hand."

Yun Lintian asked. "You mean your grandfather wants to kill you? Then why would he try to send you to the Divine Thunder Palace?"

The more he listened, the more confused he became. Shen Shanyuan wanted to kill Shen Liqiu and also wanted her to marry into the Divine Thunder Palace. At the same time, Shen Mingjun, who tried to protect his daughter, also wanted her to get into the Divine Thunder Palace… There was no difference here, right?

"I am the one who proposed this, and he supported it. However, do you think he will let her go until she can enter the Divine Thunder Palace? The answer is no." Shen Mingjun explained. "He agreed with it because the Divine Thunder Palace has offered a good amount of resources as a dowry."

Yun Lintian seemed to understand a bit. "So, Uncle Shen sent people out to pretend to bring her back, but in fact, you were trying to protect her in secret?"

Shen Mingjun nodded slowly. "That's why I come to know you."

He turned to look at his daughter and said solemnly. "Three times. Your grandfather tried to kill you three times on your way to the Southern Continent."

Shen Liqiu was slightly confused upon hearing this. She subconsciously glanced at her mother and saw the latter nod her head gently, confirming what Shen Mingjun said was true.

A complicated mood emerged in her heart. She had always believed that her father hated her and treated her as a commodity. She didn't expect that there would be a deep layer of meaning behind it.

"I don't blame you if you hate me. I fully deserve it for being an incompetent father. However, I have no choice. You should understand our clan's current circumstances. On the surface, I might have a lot of authority, but deep down, those old guys are gradually deflecting to your grandfather's side one by one." Shen Mingjun looked at his daughter with a helpless smile.

​ "If it wasn't for your great-grandfather's loyal subordinates, your grandfather would have rebelled long ago… It could be said their existences allow me to continue in the position to now."

He looked at Shen Liqiu with a smile and said. "But everything is good now. With him by your side, your safety can be guaranteed."

Shen Liqiu remained silent. Although she didn't want to believe it, she was pretty sure these words came from the bottom of her father's heart. At least he genuinely wanted her to be safe and sound.

Yun Lintian leaned back slightly and touched his chin, pondering. "So, it is impossible for Uncle Shen to mobilize all the clan's forces. Would this be a problem later?"

Shen Mingjun replied. "I cannot guarantee it, but if there's anyone who hates the Poison Valley the most, it must be my father… My mother died under their hands. When it comes to the Poison Valley, I do believe that we are on the same page."

Yun Lintian thought for a moment and said. "Maybe I should talk with him later."

Shen Mingjun and the others looked at him in doubt.

Yun Lintian explained. "I have a selfish reason here. In order to ensure that your Shen Clan will fight the Poison Valley with all you have, the best way to do it is to make an agreement with him. I can provide him resources as much as he wants. At the same time, I can prevent him from killing Liqiu with this."

"Presumably, he should already know the forces behind me. A cunning person like him will always consider the pros and cons before doing something. I believe he won't dare to do anything stupid. At least, during this period."

On the side, Qin Mei couldn't help saying. "But this will make you at a disadvantage. I don't want you to sacrifice yourself for us."

Yun Lintian smiled and said. "Don't worry, Aunty. These resources are nothing to me. I will also give them to you and Uncle Shen. You can provide them to those loyal people and use this chance to strengthen themselves."

"Are you serious?" Shen Mingjun asked solemnly.

Yun Lintian didn't say anything. He took a few storage rings out and put them on the table. "You can look at this first."

Shen Mingjun and Qin Mei glanced at each other and used their Spiritual Sense to look at the contents inside the rings.

Astonished expressions appeared on their faces when they saw mountains of the best grade Profound Stones and precious herbs inside. Although their Shen Clan was considered wealthy, they could never come up with such massive wealth in one go.