Chapter 103 - 102: Any Compensation Will Do?

"Some insights gained from the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering..."

Both of them felt somewhat uncomfortable as they spoke, with a hint of awkwardness.

Though they were acquainted, they had to pretend it was their first meeting, making their words and tone rather odd.

Upon hearing Shi Yuezhu mention the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, Madam Yun’s face showed a trace of pride, and she couldn’t help but praise Shen Han.

"Fairy Shi, our Han reached the eightieth level in the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering~

This year’s Stepping into the Thousand Autumns, Han’s performance was first-rate.

Even the Su Family’s Pride couldn’t..."

Halfway through her words, Madam Yun suddenly realized that Shi Yuezhu was Su Jinyu’s master, and quickly fell silent.

Upon hearing this, Shi Yuezhu’s expression remained unchanged.

In her view, Shen Han’s overall talent and potential were not inferior to Su Jinyu’s.

Moreover, his temperament held more determination and courage.

However, how he fared in the Sword Dao would only be known after a match.

"If it weren’t for some petty scheming during the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, our Han might have reached the ninetieth level."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han quickly explained: "I had no strength left on the eightieth level, there’s no way I could have gone higher..."

"Starting from the eightieth level in Stepping into the Thousand Autumns, the test is an emotional trial.

It’s said that when Immortal Heyang built the Thousand-Autumn Steps, even he couldn’t pass the eightieth level.

Every step up, one’s consciousness falls into the Void Realm, where they see those they cannot bear to leave...

When you reached the eightieth level, whom did you see?"

Shi Yuezhu spoke in a calm tone, masking her inner curiosity.

Upon hearing this question, Madam Yun quickly laughed and waved her hand.

"This child refuses to say. Even when I, as his mother, ask, he dodges and insists on keeping some secrets."

Shen Han was also a bit embarrassed, hesitating for a moment: "In any case, it wasn’t the Su Family’s Pride..."

If it wasn’t Su Jinyu, then who was it?

Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu exchanged a glance.

Then they averted their eyes, Shi Yuezhu already understood in her heart.

Madam Yun beside them slightly nodded, of course, it was Liu Xilan!

Indeed, compared to Su Jinyu, Fairy Liu Xilan was much better.

"Last night, the Old Master of the Su Family entered the capital to meet the emperor and mentioned the marriage contract between you and Jinyu.

The Imperial Family has agreed to dissolve the marriage contract between the two families. However, to save face for the Shen and Su families, they want you and Jinyu each to write a divorce letter.

This indicates joy on both sides, allowing the two families to end the marriage with some dignity."

Shi Yuezhu paused for a moment, looked up at Shen Han, and then continued: "Jinyu mentioned you were unwilling to divorce..."

"How could that be? I dreamed of ending this marriage contract.

Many men in Great Wei might admire that Su Family’s Pride, but I am certainly not one of them."

Shen Han repeatedly expressed his stance.

"But the Shen and Su families have sent many people, and they couldn’t even enter Lianyun Mansion."

Upon hearing this, Madam Yun took a step to the side:

"I wouldn’t let them into Yun Mansion.

The Shen and Su families clearly need our help, yet they came to Yun Mansion with arrogance and rudeness, as if our Yun family were easy to bully!

To dissolve this marriage contract, they should send someone of importance to personally ask and be willing to pay some price.

I still vividly remember what Han went through back then.

In order to dissolve this marriage contract, they even thought of ruining Han, leaving him physically crippled, and said it was the best way to divorce.

That’s easy to say!

Having done so many dirty deeds, they must pay a price, and Han deserves compensation."

Shi Yuezhu looked at Madam Yun: "Can I be the one to provide this compensation...as long as I can do it, I won’t refuse."

"Any compensation?"

"Yes, any."

It must be said, Shi Yuezhu’s words were very sincere.

But the more sincerity there was, the more Madam Yun felt there was something amiss.

After some consideration, Madam Yun tugged at Shen Han.

"Fairy Shi, I need to discuss with Han."

The two moved a bit further away, and Shen Han spoke first.

"Third Madam, I’ve always wanted to divorce the Su Family’s Pride, since there’s this chance, why hesitate?

Besides, that elder...made a promise..."

Upon hearing Shen Han’s words, Madam Yun shook her head.

"You’re too trusting, child. Shi Yuezhu is Su Jinyu’s master, she’ll certainly side with Su Jinyu.

Can you be sure the divorce document is real?

Shi Yuezhu may look beautiful and gentle, but who knows what she’s hiding in her mind."

"I don’t think so, after all, she’s a powerful figure on Xiaoyao Peak..."

Shen Han defended softly.

Upon hearing this, Madam Yun replied with a frown: "Young people like you can’t see through the tricks of those cunning women?"

Madam Yun still lacked trust in Shi Yuezhu.

If Shen Han hadn’t known Shi Yuezhu before, he might have been as wary as Madam Yun.

After all, from his own experiences, promises felt like empty words.

His father once said he surpassed Su Jinyu at the Thousand-Autumn Grand Gathering, and the cost of the divorce should be borne by Su Jinyu.

But now, it seemed like just an empty promise from back then.

After not too long of a discussion, they returned to the garden.

Before Madam Yun could speak, Shi Yuezhu spoke first.

"Miss Yun, I, Shi Yuezhu, swear by my Sword Heart that everything I said today is true.

Signing the divorce document will dissolve this marriage contract.

As for any needed compensation, as long as I, Shi Yuezhu, can accomplish it, I will surely agree."

"Did Fairy Shi hear my conversation with Han just now?"

"Yes... after advancing in strength, my hearing has improved significantly."

After finishing, Madam Yun felt a little embarrassed.

After some consideration, urged by Shen Han’s whispering, Madam Yun finally nodded.

Sword cultivators swearing by their Sword Heart is a serious vow.

Madam Yun chose to trust this time.

"Our Han had no interest in Su Jinyu, so if the divorce is to happen, let it be.

As for compensation, I will think it over and discuss it with Fairy Shi later."

Upon hearing this, Shi Yuezhu nodded, and looked at Shen Han: "Could I speak with Shen Han alone?"

Madam Yun naturally didn’t want to, but Shen Han nodded to her: "Xiaoyao Peak isn’t some evil cult, they won’t harm without reason..."

Madam Yun pursed her lips, but eventually led those beside her away.

After moving a bit farther, the guards finally seemed less tense.

Others might not feel it, but they could sense the pressure emanating from Shi Yuezhu.

In the rear garden.

Shen Han and Shi Yuezhu stood a little apart.

Looking towards the east, Shi Yuezhu then waved her hand, forming a barrier.

"They can’t hear us now."

After she finished speaking, the two looked into each other’s eyes, then quickly looked away.

Under the Immortal Extinction Array, both of their strengths vanished.

And it was precisely because of this loss of strength that they grew much closer.

Unlike today, where there was always a rift between them.