Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 267 Discussion

Not long after, a steady sound of footsteps was heard, breaking the silence in the hall. Shen Yun and Lin Ruyi, led by a servant, slowly walked into the hall.

Shen Yun was wearing a long green gown, with fluttering sleeves and a straight and upright figure like a pine tree. He had an extraordinary handsome face, sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, and his eyes were full of intelligence and determination, as if he could see through everything.

Lin Ruyi wore a light pink silk dress, the hem of which was like a flower. Her skin was as white as snow, and her eyes were as bright as stars. She exuded a gentle and pleasant temperament in her every move, like a spring breeze, making people feel extremely comfortable.

"Master, Mr. Shen and Miss Shen are here." The servant said respectfully, with a hint of awe in his voice.

"Well, go down." Lin Zhen waved his hand, signaling the servant to leave. The servant bowed slightly, left, and gently closed the door.

The atmosphere in the reception room was a little solemn. Lin Zhen stood up, with a smile as warm as the sun on his face, which seemed to dispel the haze in the room. His eyes first stayed on Shen Yun and Lin Ruyi for a moment, and his eyes were full of love, like a spring breeze, gently brushing across their faces. Then, he slowly turned to a middle-aged man next to him and said, "Let me introduce you, this is Liu Zheng, the right prime minister of the current dynasty."

Lin Zhen pointed at Liu Zheng as he spoke. Liu Zheng stood up slowly after hearing this. His posture was upright, yet he gave people a heavy sense of oppression. He was wearing a dark blue dress, the fabric was smooth and delicate, and it shone with a faint luster. The exquisite patterns embroidered on the dress had smooth lines and were lifelike, as if they were alive. These patterns were not just decorations, but also a symbol of his identity and status. His face was serious, like a cold rock, he was serious and unsmiling, making it difficult for people to get close to him. His eyes were as deep as a pool, and under his calm surface seemed to hide endless power and wisdom, giving people a sense of majesty without anger.

"Greetings, Prime Minister Liu." Shen Yun and Lin Ruyi said in unison, and then bowed respectfully. Although they had no good feelings towards Liu Zheng, basic etiquette was still necessary in such an occasion.

Liu Zheng nodded slightly, his eyes lingered on Shen Yun for a moment, with a look of scrutiny in his eyes. After a moment, he said, "No need to be polite. I guess this must be Elder Huo Jingtian's disciple. Yes, he is indeed a handsome man." His voice was low and powerful, as if every word contained invisible pressure.

"Prime Minister Liu, you are too kind." Shen Yun replied, his tone as calm as water, with a faint smile on his face. That smile was just right, neither humble nor arrogant, showing his good upbringing and calm mentality.

Then, Lin Zhen pointed at Liu Xuan and introduced him to the two of them, "This is Prime Minister Liu's eldest son, Liu Xuan."

"Hello, Brother Shen, Miss Lin." Liu Xuan stood up and bowed. His movements seemed casual, but they revealed a deliberate elegance. Liu Xuan's face was somewhat similar to Liu Zheng's. He inherited his father's strong features, but between his eyebrows, there was a more confident look. However, there was a subtle arrogance in his eyes, which was an innate sense of superiority, as if he thought he was superior to others.

After a few pleasantries, Liu Zheng suddenly said, "I see that Master Shen and my son are about the same age. Master Shen is also a disciple of Elder Huo Jingtian, so his martial arts skills must be extraordinary. Why not let them spar with each other, so that we can broaden our horizons. What do you think, Lord Lin?"

As soon as Liu Zheng said this, the atmosphere in the hall suddenly became a little subtle. Lin Zhen was slightly stunned. He really didn't expect Liu Zheng to make such a request. His eyes quickly swept over Shen Yun and Liu Xuan, and he was a little hesitant. On the one hand, he knew that Shen Yun was extraordinary, but he didn't want Shen Yun to get into unnecessary trouble; on the other hand, Liu Zheng was the right prime minister of the current dynasty, and it was difficult to directly reject his proposal, which put Lin Zhen in a dilemma.

Liu Zheng sat in his seat, seemingly drinking tea nonchalantly, but in fact he was secretly observing Shen Yun. When he used his divine sense to detect Shen Yun's sixth-level cultivation in the Foundation Establishment Realm, his heart was moved, and this idea instantly emerged in his mind.

Liu Zheng knew that the relationship between him and Lin Zhen had always been quite delicate. Although they were still harmonious on the surface, the competition in secret had never stopped. Now, he felt that this was a great opportunity to show his son's strength and to deter Lin Zhen to a certain extent.

Liu Zheng had his own plans in mind. He knew that he was not a weakling, and he had made remarkable achievements in officialdom and martial arts over the years. And his son Liu Xuan was his pride. Liu Xuan was only in his early twenties, but he had already reached the seventh level of the foundation-building realm. Although this level of cultivation was not the best among the younger generation, it was also quite outstanding. Liu Zheng believed that with Liu Xuan's strength, he would definitely have the upper hand in this competition.

Liu Zheng did this out of consideration for the overall situation. He knew that it was not a wise move to directly confront Lin Zhen, as that would only make the situation more complicated and difficult to deal with. However, in the name of learning from the younger generation, he could avoid a direct conflict with Lin Zhen and achieve his own goal, so why not do it?

Lin Zhen sat on the chair, tapping the armrests lightly with his fingers. He calmly released his spiritual thoughts, which swept towards Liu Xuan quietly like a breeze.

After a while, Lin Zhen clearly found out Liu Xuan's cultivation level. As he expected, he was at the seventh level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, one level higher than Shen Yun. Lin Zhen had a clue in his mind and immediately turned his gaze to Shen Yun.

"Yun'er, what do you think?" Lin Zhen asked, "Although Master Liu Xuan's cultivation is one level higher than yours, a simple exchange..."

Lin Zhen's words directly pointed out Liu Xuan's strength.

Shen Yun had been paying attention to Lin Zhen's actions. When he felt the inquiring gaze, he understood. He understood that this competition seemed inevitable. Shen Yun's eyes became firm, and he nodded slightly, indicating to Lin Zhen that he was willing to accept the challenge. He stood tall and his face was calm, as if he was full of confidence in the upcoming competition.

Seeing Shen Yun nod, Lin Zhen felt a little relieved. He took a deep breath, turned to look at Liu Zheng, and said with a faint smile: "Since Prime Minister Liu is so interested, let them have a fight. However, I hope both of you can remember that this fight is just a stop, and you must not hurt the harmony." Although his words were calm, they contained an unquestionable majesty.

When Liu Zheng heard Lin Zhen's words, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a meaningful smile, and said: "Of course, Lord Lin, don't worry, the competition between children is just to learn from each other and improve each other's martial arts." There was a barely perceptible sense of pride in his eyes, as if he was confident about the outcome of this competition.

At this time, the atmosphere in the hall became more and more tense, and everyone's eyes were focused on Shen Yun and Liu Xuan, looking forward to the start of this competition.

Liu Zheng smiled with satisfaction and said, "Of course."

When Liu Xuan heard that he was going to compete with Shen Yun, he was secretly proud. He was confident that with his seventh-level cultivation in the Foundation Establishment Realm, he would definitely have the upper hand in this competition. He looked at Shen Yun provocatively and said, "Brother Shen, please show mercy!"

Shen Yun smiled slightly and said, "Brother Liu, you are joking. I hope you can give me more advice."

At this time, everyone in the hall focused their attention on Shen Yun and Liu Xuan, looking forward to the start of this competition.