Chapter 374: Genius, merely the threshold to see me

No need to look, these formations are very profound; they were all set up by that brat Chen Chuyang.

You can't understand them, right?

Shang Hongchen nodded slowly.

Shang Yingnian sneered, 'It's normal you can't understand; the way of formations isn't something everyone can grasp. Your talent lies in cultivation, not formations. Just focus on your practice, don't overthink—you can't compare to that brat Chen Chuyang.'

Times have changed; previously the daughter mocked Chen Chuyang for lacking talent, destined to stay that way, but now Chen Chuyang has become an existence the eldest daughter cannot compare to—the gap between them is not ordinary.

Especially after Shang Yingnian formed his golden core, the gap he saw grew even larger; his eldest daughter's vision is not simply poor—there's the bewitching of Fang Yue and her own arrogance. In short, missing Chen Chuyang as a son-in-law makes it impossible to get him back.

In this regard, Shang Hongchen cannot compare to the younger daughter Shang Hongxue; that girl has a tranquil disposition, never contending over anything, but on this matter she is extraordinarily resolute—no one can…… change her mind, and despite everyone opposing her, she persists, which is how she lives today.

For Shang Yingnian, it's all good as long as Chen Chuyang is his son-in-law; other matters are irrelevant.

All that can be said is that his eldest daughter lacks this fate and this blessing.

In the future, she can only rely on herself.

"Father, are these formations genuine?"

"Absolutely certain; as for you, don't overthink, don't doubt that brat Chen Chuyang—he really is outstanding."

Shang Hongchen looked at her father in surprise; previously her father hadn't thought or said that, in his eyes Chen Chuyang was just an ordinary person unsuitable for her, otherwise he wouldn't have sided with her back then.

Her father was supporting her.

Shang Hongchen understood this very well, but now why has his tone changed?

Chen Chuyang, in his mouth, became the best person, excellent in every aspect.

"Father, you…"

Shang Yingnian laughed: 'People always change; back then Chen Chuyang was indeed useless, couldn't even prop up a wall, but he was still young then. Hongchen, when you see Son-in-Law Chen Chuyang, don't act rashly, don't cause trouble, just talk nicely, got it?'

Shang Yingnian repeatedly reminded her with these words, lest her rude behavior affect his father-in-law relationship with Chen Chuyang.

Chen Chuyang is his fine son-in-law; no one can bully him, not even his own precious daughter.

Shang Hongchen looked at her father in surprise, utterly bewildered.

"Father, aren't you on my side?"

Shang Yingnian shook his head, smiling: 'I, as father, stand on the side of truth.'

Strength is truth.

Facts are truth; Chen Chuyang's talent has no issues—on the contrary, his talent is the best, most heaven-defying that Shang Yingnian has ever seen. Before, this brat kept hiding his talent and strength, causing everyone to think he was nothing, creating an illusion that even he was deceived.

Not only him, but that old brat Chen Yuan was similarly deceived to the core.

The few who weren't deceived can be counted on one hand, among them his younger daughter Shang Hongxue.

Shang Yingnian once again praised his younger daughter's keen insight; her sole opposition to him turned out to be correct.

"Hongchen, remember my words: that brat Chen Chuyang is now my son-in-law, your brother-in-law; don't put on your willfulness and pride in front of family."

"We're one family; you'd best not make things difficult for me as father, nor for your sister, got it?"

"I…" Shang Hongchen opened her mouth, looking at her father in disbelief.

Was she being warned?

Why has her father's attitude changed so drastically? Clearly it wasn't like this before.

During her time away, what exactly happened? Why did her father side with Chen Chuyang, become his person, speak for him, and even warn her? Suddenly Shang Hongchen felt she had lost favor—her father's affection was no longer on her, but shifted to Chen Chuyang.

Very wrong.

Very strange.

But she could neither refute nor ask why.

She obediently followed her father up the mountain to a familiar place.

Fish pond, fruit trees, house, and Shang Hongxue.

Shang Hongxue, who had prepared for a while, had already brewed tea; seeing her father, she immediately smiled.

"Father, you've come; please have tea."

Shang Yingnian sat down, very practiced.

"You've worked hard, Hongxue."

Shang Hongxue smiled, then poured a cup of tea for her elder sister without a word.

Such treatment is significant.

Shang Hongchen's mouth twitched; she opened her mouth to speak, but recalling her father's warning, the words reached her lips and she swallowed them back.

Shang Hongxue asked: 'Sister, didn't you go to the Heavenly Heart Sect? How did you come back so quickly? Is the Heavenly Heart Sect not wanting you?'

Shang Hongchen sprang to her feet, glaring at her younger sister: 'Is this how you speak to your elder sister?'

You doubt your sister's talent and ability? How could the Heavenly Heart Sect possibly not want me?

This question of her sister's undoubtedly doubts her; Shang Hongchen couldn't help but sneer: 'Hmph, the Heavenly Heart Sect treats me wonderfully—seeing my cultivation, you could never catch up in a lifetime.'

"Hongxue, come with sister to the Heavenly Heart Sect; sister has found you a good master who will surely guide your cultivation well and heal your body."

"This place isn't where you should spend your whole life, Hongxue; the world is vast—don't spend your whole life stuck in one spot."

Shang Hongxue knew this would happen; when her elder sister came, she definitely wouldn't say nice things.

She's grown tired of hearing these words.

And the elder sister, every time she says these, she will have them memorized.

"Sister, that's just your opinion; I think Longshe Shan is great, Brother Chuyang treats me well, this is my home—I won't leave my home. If you came to Longshe Shan just to say this, please go back."

Shang Hongxue showed no deference to her elder sister, extending her hand to issue the eviction order.

Beside them, Shang Yingnian pulled at his eldest daughter, coughing: 'Cough cough cough, Hongxue, your sister doesn't mean that; she's mainly worried about your health, out of pure goodwill, so don't speak to her like that.'

"You sisters haven't seen each other in so long—can't you talk nicely? Don't say such things again."

Shang Yingnian had a headache; these two sisters, who knows since when they've been like this—when they meet, it's like a powder keg, exploding directly.

The eldest daughter spoke unpleasantly, the younger daughter's words were also sharp, and the two were at odds.

Regarding this, he felt awful; that brat Chen Chuyang didn't come out, it seems he had anticipated this scene.

Shang Hongnian sat for a moment, then hurriedly left, not wanting to stay and suffer collateral damage.