As Ling Tian, that charlatan, was unceremoniously thrown out of the Shen Family manor like trash, the atmosphere in the Shen Family finally returned to its previous calm.
But Shen Tianzheng's excited heart took a long time to settle.
He looked at Lu Cheng in front of him, and the admiration and gratitude in his heart surged like an endless river.
He no longer wasted words, quickly walked into the secret room, and stood before the stone platform where the "profound yin cold jade" was enshrined, placing this Shen Family heirloom into a wooden box.
Then, holding it with both hands, he respectfully presented it to Lu Cheng!
"Young Master Lu!"
"If you hadn't arrived in time today to help, my daughter would probably have already perished!"
"You not only saved my daughter's life, but also saved our entire Shen Family!"
"Such immense kindness, I, Shen Tianzheng, truly have no way to repay it!"
"This profound yin cold jade is a treasure passed down through generations in my Shen Family; remaining in the hands of us mortals, it brings more misfortune than blessing."
"Only a true person of destiny like you is worthy of owning it!"
"Please, Young Master Lu, be sure to accept it; consider it a small token of gratitude from my Shen Family!"
However, Lu Cheng did not reach out to take it.
He merely waved his hand magnanimously, as if he had no interest whatsoever in this supreme treasure that could even drive Immortal Emperor Ling Tian mad.
"Uncle Shen, you are too kind."
"I intervened to save her simply because I couldn't bear to see a beautiful life like Miss Shen's wither away."
"It wasn't to covet your family heirloom."
He paused, then changed the subject, as if merely chatting casually, bringing up the future development of Shen Family.
"Speaking of which, although the matter with Shen's Security has been settled..."
"However, Uncle Shen, you are a master of internal energy, with unparalleled martial arts skill."
"Yet, due to a lack of a platform and support to showcase your abilities, you are confined to this small Qingxi Town, which is truly a waste of your talent."
Every word Lu Cheng spoke resonated deeply with Shen Tianzheng!
Yes!
He, Shen Tianzheng, was nearing fifty, with a cultivation of internal energy, and could be considered a master in his own right!
But now, he could only watch helplessly as his family's century-old foundation gradually declined in the currents of the times, powerless to do anything!
Lu Cheng looked at his unwilling expression, and the smile on his lips deepened.
He knew the time was ripe.
"I mentioned before, helping Shen's Security undergo a comprehensive upgrade."
"I wonder, Uncle Shen, are you interested in cooperating with me?"
"Martial arts masters like you, Uncle Shen, with extraordinary skills, are truly rare talents."
Lu Cheng's words, one could say, gave Shen Tianzheng ample opportunity and respect!
Moreover, it was like pointing out a clear path for him, and for the entire Shen Family!
He knew this was Young Master Lu giving him a chance!
A golden opportunity to climb aboard the great ship of the Lu Family!
How could he hesitate any longer?
He once again firmly handed over the wooden box containing the "profound yin cold jade."
His attitude was even more resolute and sincere than before.
"Young Master Lu!"
"Please don't decline any further!"
"If you don't accept this profound yin cold jade today, then how can I, Shen Tianzheng, have the face to accept your patronage and help?"
"Consider it a small token of allegiance from my Shen Family to you!"
Lu Cheng looked at his resolute expression, as if to say, "If you don't accept it, I'll die right here in front of you."
Only then did he "reluctantly" nod and put the wooden box into his possession... Everyone returned to Shen Ning霜's sickroom.
At this moment, she had slowly awakened from her coma.
Although her face was still a bit pale, her breathing was steady, and her eyes had regained some sparkle, clearly indicating she was out of danger.
When her gaze fell upon Lu Cheng, who was slowly walking towards her, her delicate face instantly flushed crimson!
Her voice was as soft as a mosquito's hum, carrying a hint of a maiden's unique shyness and gratitude.
"Thank you, Young Master Lu, for saving my life..."
She could clearly feel that the chill that had tormented her for twenty years had completely subsided after Lu Cheng's warm energy was infused into her body.
This feeling was like someone who had long lived in winter suddenly bathing in the most gentle spring sunshine.
It gave her an immense sense of security and a strange attachment.
But for some reason, she also had a premonition that the chill seemed to still be dormant deep within her bloodline, not completely eradicated.
Lu Cheng walked to her bedside and once again extended his hand to check her pulse.
Immediately, his brows, which had still held a hint of a smile, furrowed slightly, and his expression became somewhat serious.
He spoke in a deep voice to Shen Tianzheng, who was looking on nervously:
"The profound yin cold energy within Miss Ning frost's body is far more stubborn than I imagined."
"After hundreds of years of bloodline inheritance and constant Invasion, it has already deeply merged with her bone marrow, and even her soul."
"Although I temporarily suppressed it with pure yang energy just now, this is ultimately only treating the symptoms, not the root cause."
"To completely eradicate it, simply relying on this kind of external pure yang energy infusion is no longer enough."
"It must..."
He paused, his deep eyes meaningfully looking at Shen Ning霜, whose pretty face had subtly changed at his words on the sickbed.
Then, in a "professional" tone, he slowly said:
"It must undergo a deeper and more thorough harmonization of yin and yang to achieve complete success!"
Deeper... harmonization of yin and yang?
What... what does that mean?
Hearing these ambiguous and suggestive words, Shen Ning霜's maiden heart, which had just calmed down, instantly began to pound again!
She felt her cheeks burning, almost as if they were on fire!
He's looking at me so strangely... My face is so hot... However, before the thin-skinned Shen Ning霜 could speak, Shen Tianzheng, who was beside her, had already grasped the "deep meaning" upon hearing those keywords!
"Deeper is good, harmonization of yin and yang is good!"
"It's best if you get married today and give me a big fat grandson next year!"
"My Shen Family is about to take off!"
He excitedly slapped his thigh, no longer caring about a father's dignity or composure!
He directly pledged to Lu Cheng:
"Young Master Lu! As long as my daughter's illness can be completely cured!"
"Let alone some kind of deep treatment!"
"Even if it means she gives herself to you, stays by your side, and attends to your daily needs!"
"My Shen Family will not object! Everything is up to you, Young Master Lu!"