Chapter 7: Sudden Change

If there are any benefits, the younger generation should present them with both hands, and Uncle Huan also has this intention. However, this particular technique is unheard of, and Uncle Huan does not dare to reveal it easily to others Liu Junhuai thought to himself that even before entering the door, he was already coveting the disciple's technique. A delaying tactic is still necessary, as the Heavenly Machine Sect is certainly not one to offend

That night. The Shen family courtyard. Shen Junhuai climbed over the courtyard wall with one hand and flipped himself in. The third courtyard is the residence of the third madam's family. Avoiding the night patrol, Shen Junhuai threw a letter with a short knife

The cave is deep, concealing the entrance well as Liu Jun arrives at the depths of the cave. There, a mountain spring flows down along the wall.

Madam San's eyes revealed panic. Although Liu Junhuai is still young, he will only be fifteen in three years. But who knows what kind of opportunities this child might encounter, and who can guarantee that he will not become powerful? She seemed to have already sensed the terror that this twelve-year-old child brought to the family

Shen Ao's eldest son, Shen Hengyi, has a son named Shen Bingwen, who, at the age of twenty-one, is already a martial artist of the eighth rank. He was sent to the Mysterious Peak's Yanfu Palace in his teens and is currently an inner disciple of Yanfu Palace

At this moment, the Shen family courtyard was in complete disarray. The third young master of the Shen family and the third madam hurried to the inner courtyard to meet their father as soon as the day broke.

Seven days later, Shen Junhuai wept at the grave.

"This is quite acceptable. You may proceed with your cultivation and observe the results; at that time, you can report back to the sect." Yun Jiezai took out a jade tablet, "This is a communication jade tablet. In the future, if you encounter any unforeseen circumstances, you can quickly crush this tablet, and the Heavenly Mechanism Sect will take charge for you. Additionally, there are several spiritual pills and spiritual stones for you to keep and use as well."

"Oh? Is there such a marvelous technique?" Yun Jiezai was quite surprised, "Having such a technique is indeed a good method. If it truly has this effect, you can present it to the leader of the Tianji Sect, and you will surely receive generous rewards, which will greatly enhance your status within the sect." His eyes were filled with envy.

Turned over a night

Wu Wanren indeed had some instructions. After sending off the two individuals, Shen Yihuan said: "Family matters have reached a conclusion, and you must quickly adjust your mood. As for the cultivation, just follow what we discussed earlier. You must ensure your safety while you are here, and I will come to see you often. I have set aside the formulas for the fasting pill and the foundation-building pill; once you prepare the medicinal materials, I will send them over. You should also focus on learning alchemy..."

On the second day, at the He Guan Ridge Mountains outside the western city, Liu Junhuai, who took on his mother's surname, appeared in a valley deep within He Guan Ridge. A few dozen zhang away from a pool of water, there was a cave carved into the mountainside, where Wu Wanren, Shen Yihuan, and a middle-aged bearded swordsman were seated in a semicircle around Liu Junhuai.

Liu witnessed everything that happened, crawled up from the ground to intervene, but was again knocked down by a group of women, remaining oblivious to the death of his master. A group of thugs declared that they would wait for Shen Junhuai to return before abolishing the martial arts belonging to the Shen family. After receiving an edict from the head of the Ding family, they scattered in a rush with the stolen items and the spirit tablet of Shen Junhuai's father.

Today, the Shen family was invaded by the Second Madam, Third Madam, Fifth Madam, and several cousins and attendants, who barged through the courtyard gate. Upon entering the house, they began to rummage through everything, claiming that since they had already turned against the Shen family, no valuable possessions could be taken away. While Liu was packing belongings with Aunt Huang, she attempted to intervene but was kicked to the ground by Fifth Cousin Shen Linghan. The three Madams moved forward to punch and kick her, and Second Cousin Shen Jiayuan even yanked an earring from Liu's ear, tearing her earlobe in the process. All valuables were snatched away, and under the direction of the Second Madam, the servants smashed all the furniture.

Everything that happened today occurred suddenly, and Shen Junhuai has already fainted several times due to excessive anger and grief. The onlookers at the scene all had tears in their eyes, lamenting the tragic fate of the Liu mother and son

All matters were orchestrated by the brothers Shen Linghan and Shen Lingyu. They, along with their mother, Madam San, conspired with several other factions to come here and plunder. The family head was unaware of this initially, and when he learned of the situation and sent servants to intervene, the tragedy had already occurred. Knowing that Shen Yihuan and Shen Junhuai's family were united, a message was specially conveyed to Shen Junhuai: the incident has occurred, and there will be no further investigation. Once Madam Si's funeral is properly arranged, he is to come to the Shen family estate to collect one thousand low-grade spirit stones, and Shen Junhuai's surname will be stripped, allowing him to leave the Shen family villa, thus severing all ties with the Shen family.

Third Young Master Shen Hengshan said: "This method is indeed very important. Under such pressure, it is possible that the two brothers may achieve further breakthroughs."

The Yan Floating Palace is a first-rate sect of the Fengling Kingdom, yet it is merely a third-rate sect across the entire Starry Sky Continent, primarily due to its affiliation with the Meteorite Mansion, which is also a first-rate sect alongside the Sea Sky Pavilion, thus possessing considerable depth and heritage

Shen Yihuan, who was urgently summoned, hurriedly arrived. After taking Liu's pulse, he urgently ordered the servants present to fetch medicine and instructed someone to inform the head of the outer courtyard. After managing to control the out-of-control Shen Junhuai, the medicine had already been brought. However, Liu's injuries were too severe, and after a brief moment of clarity, she passed away.

Shen Yihuan hurried over from the Shen family courtyard, while Shen Junhuai, who had been sitting in silence for an entire night, gazed at Shen Yihuan without uttering a word, quietly listening to the news he had gathered.

After twenty-one days, a cup of turbid wine was poured out as a tribute at the Liu family grave. After Shen Junhuai bowed three times, he directly headed towards the Shen family courtyard with the Shadow Blade in hand

Upon hearing this, Shen Junhuai was in tears, his eyes wide with anger, and he appeared nearly insane

Shen Aosheng sighed, not expecting that the child of the fourth branch would possess such great courage. Fortunately, there are still three years left to prepare adequately. The two children of the third branch are also considered talented in the Shen family. Who says they are not as good as the eldest branch? It is rare for someone at the age of sixteen or seventeen to reach the fifth level of martial artists. If anything were to happen, it would certainly be a significant loss.

Wu Wanren also advised, "What you say is absolutely correct, Master Uncle. Being alone presents many inconveniences; it would be better to go to the Heavenly Machine Sect where you can have someone to look after you." The middle-aged man with a long beard is his Master Uncle, named Yun Jiezzi, who is already a late-stage Foundation Establishment expert.

Having washed himself clean, Liu Junhuai sat cross-legged, took a deep breath, and his eyes revealed determination: "The Shen family, wait for it, I will surely avenge this grudge!"

In the courtyard, my mother lay in Aunt Huang's arms, her body drenched in blood, her eyes tightly closed and unconscious. The courtyard was in disarray, with the door to the house collapsed, a water tank shattered in front, and water stains scattered across the stone steps. I rushed forward a few steps to carry my mother into the house, where neighbors informed me of everything that had happened.

The head of the family, Shen Ao, looked at the message left by his seventh grandson, feeling a myriad of emotions that were difficult to express.

Is this how it is? Shen Ao does not have a favorable view of his daughter-in-law's crying and wailing, but when something happens, it still needs to be resolved. Go and inform the eldest, just say it is the father's intention that his family’s Bingwen be called back for discussion, to see if it is possible to send your two sons to Yanfu Palace, and to invite a few experts from Yanfu Palace to protect the Shen family

Thank you for your guidance, I will certainly repay your kindness in the future Liu Junhuai quickly stood up and paid his respects

Liu Junhuai expressed his gratitude, saying: "What you said, senior, is indeed correct. However, as I possess a mixed spiritual root, I do not meet the entry requirements of the Tianji Sect. If I were to rashly join the sect, it might provoke dissent among my fellow disciples. Uncle Huan has found a method for me that can repair the quality of my spiritual root. If I can achieve some success, I will certainly go to Qudang Mountain to seek a master. I hope you can understand my situation." This statement was the result of discussions with Uncle Huan, and it also serves to leave a way out for himself. Uncle Huan has found a method for me that can repair the quality of my spiritual root. If I can achieve some success, I will certainly go to Qudang Mountain to seek a master. I hope you can understand my situation." This statement was the result of discussions with Uncle Huan, and it also serves to leave a way out for himself.

"Dear nephew, your mother's funeral has concluded. Would you consider following me to enter the Heavenly Mechanism Gate?" The middle-aged swordsman with a long beard spoke, "Although this place is secluded, the matter of cultivation is of great importance and requires thorough preparation. Our sect is well-equipped with cultivation resources, and your daily needs will also be taken care of, which alleviates your concerns."

Shen Linghan, in three years, I will take the lives of your entire family. All related individuals of the Shen family will face punishment, Liu Junhuai

After the first shift change, Shen Yihuan left, and it was only then that Liu Junhuai truly realized that the path ahead must be walked by himself

Upon hearing these words, without uttering a single word, a piercing cold light shot from his eyes. The reborn Shen Junhuai was filled with an overwhelming excitement, causing the twelve-year-old Shen Junhuai of this life to mature overnight!

Three days later, the Liu family's coffin will be interred.