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Chapter 367: Chapter 366: If You Want a Competition, Do It Fair and Square

Every social class has its own wisdom for survival.

For the servants of the Shen Mansion, it doesn’t matter who becomes the Patriarch, as long as they don’t target them, it’s all the same.

As long as a change in ownership doesn’t affect their interests, they have no opinions about the new master.

Right now, Madam He wants them to mistreat Shen Han.

They are servants, not fools.

At present, Shen Han is a contender for the Shen Family’s title and heir.

Even though Madam He is confident Shen Ye will win, to the Shen Family’s servants, it’s still uncertain.

For now, they prefer not to offend either side.

When the time comes, whoever takes power won’t affect them much.

With the guidance of the servants in the mansion, the two soon arrived at the east side of the Shen Mansion.

A place that was once somewhat messy was unexpectedly cleaned up, revealing a rather large open space.

Seeing Shen Han arrive, all eyes around fell on him.

Especially many women who came out of admiration and were seeing Shen Han for the first time, showed a bit of surprise.

They didn’t expect that Shen Han was not only exceptionally skilled.

But his appearance also seemed quite extraordinary…

Shen Han found a place to sit with Dean Tianyi, quietly waiting for the competition to begin.

It was less than a quarter of an hour until noon, so it wouldn’t be long.

After a short wait, a large group indeed flowed in.

They were previously invited by Madam He to rest and chat in the living room.

And the other protagonist of today’s event, Shen Ye, also entered the arena.

He immediately spotted Shen Han.

Someone who used to seem like dust in his eyes could now compete with him on the same stage.

Sharing the stage was one thing, but Shen Ye couldn’t even confidently claim a guaranteed victory.

He could no longer completely overlook or despise Shen Han like before.

Even as he reassured and admonished himself.

Yet seeing Shen Han, he still felt a hint of uneasiness.

On the contrary, Shen Han seemed much calmer, only glancing at Shen Ye.

The reactions of both were naturally observed by the onlookers.

This kind of competition, tinged with resentment, was more entertaining for the spectators.

Beside Shen Ye was his mentor, Luo Zuchen.

Compared to Shen Ye, Shen Han knew well that the greater threat came from Luo Zuchen.

This Immortal Realm expert always made him uneasy, forcing him to constantly guard his safety.

At noon, Patriarch Shen Qingshan and Madam Shen emerged together.

Patriarch Shen exchanged a few pleasantries, as Shen Qingshan knew how to maintain surface decorum.

After some courteous conversation, it was time for the main event of the day, the clan assessment.

The Shen Family holds clan assessments every year, usually at the year’s end.

As Patriarch, Shen Qingshan used this opportunity to assess the family’s younger generation.

In the past, this clan assessment was more of a playful competition.

During the year-end festivities, the family enjoyed being together.

Shen Qingshan wasn’t too harsh on anyone.

But this year’s clan assessment was drastically different from the past.

The solemnity of the event was evident from the extravagant arrangements.

Before Shen Han and Shen Ye faced off, Shen Qingshan had other family juniors undergo assessment.

Previously, Shen Qingshan valued reputation and wouldn’t allow unremarkable juniors to showcase themselves.

But after the previous provocation, Shen Qingshan seemed to change completely.

He arranged for a deputy general to directly assess other family juniors.

And instructed not to spare the family’s face.

Under these orders, the deputy general was still somewhat lenient.

Yet even so, the Shen Family juniors’ performances were disappointingly poor.

Apart from Shen Ao, who seemed slightly better and could manage a few moves, the others were unspeakable.

This mischievous Shen Ao was also somewhat distracted during the competition.

His eyes frequently wandered to Shen Han.

Initially punished by Shen Han, he had thought of countless ways to seek revenge, whether on his own or by enlisting others’ help.

Determined to make Shen Han suffer.

In the beginning, Shen Ao even disdained to ask his brother Shen Ye for help.

Now, almost two years have passed, and Shen Han has reached the level where he can compete with Shen Ye.

Shen Ao’s thoughts of revenge seemed like mere fantasy…

During the entire process, as Shen Ao participated in the assessment, Shen Han didn’t even glance at him, showing no concern.

Filled with resentment yet powerless, Shen Ao’s gaze turned to Shen Ye, placing all his hopes for revenge on his brother’s shoulders.

Throughout, Shen Han’s eyes were searching around.

Finally, at the back of the east side, he spotted Shi Yuezhu, and the two exchanged a knowing glance, without any further interaction.

A large number of people from Xiaoyao Peak came for today’s competition.

Several Peak Masters even came to the Shen Mansion to observe.

As the Sword Cultivation Holy Land of Great Wei, the Xiaoyao Peak disciples held notable positions.

However, both Shen Han and Shen Ye’s strength and realms indeed left them all astounded this year.

Beside these Peak Masters were Ye Tianxing, Liu Xilan, and others.

The entire competition had turned somewhat grand…

The other Shen Family juniors took about an hour to complete the entire clan assessment.

Everyone couldn’t help but shake their heads.

The quality of the Shen Family’s younger generation differed too greatly.

They couldn’t compare at all to Shen Han and Shen Ye.

After they dispersed from the center of the field, Shen Han and Shen Ye finally stepped in.

Shen Han raised his eyes to look at the person in front of him.

In truth, he and Shen Ye hadn’t exchanged many words.

In Shen Ye’s view, perhaps family juniors like him were supposed to sacrifice and contribute for him.

Now being able to stand together and confront each other, he wondered what Shen Ye felt inside.

Before the competition began, Luo Zuchen stepped forward.

Indifferently pointing at Shen Han.

“In front of so many renowned families of Great Wei, save your despicable tactics.

If there’s to be a competition, let it be a fair one, don’t resort to lowly tricks like sneak attacks or schemes.

Last time, I allowed you after a failed sneak attack with hidden weapons, but if you dare again, don’t blame me for slaying you at all costs.”

Luo Zuchen’s words were overtly threatening.

Besides advising, he intended to unsettle Shen Han’s temperament, making him worry during the competition about Luo Zuchen’s potential intervention.

Seeing this, Dean Tianyi immediately intervened, “You may not care about consequences, but neither will I.

I’d like to see if you can overpower my methods.”

Luo Zuchen didn’t argue with Dean Tianyi, simply returning to his seat after speaking.