Lin Han Intervened

"Shen Mengyao, a meal can be messy, but words can't be taken lightly. Do you have any evidence?" Zhang Shaoqi responded to Shen Mengyao's accusations, his face changing, yet he managed a smile. \

"Evidence? Do I even need evidence?" Shen Mengyao replied, her voice cold, and her last hint of compassion for Zhang Shaoqi had vanished.

"Hehe, I would never do such a thing. In truth, I'm deeply saddened by Brother Ning's death. After all, he was the top young talent of our Yun City. It's a great loss." Zhang Shaoqi put on a show of regret, though his expressions appeared insincere to those in the hall.

"Family Head Shen, here are 5,000 low-grade spirit stones, which can serve as a bride price. As for Mengyao, I'll take her with me now."

Zhang Shaoqi pointed to the pile of lush, radiant stones behind him.

Lin Han followed his gaze and looked at the stones. Although he hadn't seen these particular stones before, he could sense the rich spiritual energy contained within them. If used for cultivation, they could be invaluable resources for enhancing one's abilities.

Lin Han licked his lips, and his eyes showed a hint of desire.

Before Lin Han could consider his next move, Zhang Shaoqi suddenly appeared in front of Shen Mengyao, wearing a self-satisfied smile.

"Mengyao, come with me. This is what your father promised. Isn't it right, Family Head Shen?"

Zhang Shaoqi displayed a triumphant look, even glancing at Shen Jingtian.

Shen Jingtian, clearly at a loss for words, regretfully hung his head. He had not anticipated Zhang Shaoqi's cruel actions. The thought of his daughter marrying such a ruthless and heartless young man weighed heavily on his conscience.

Shen Mengyao had always been Shen Jingtian's pride and joy. He had spoiled her since she was a child, ensuring that she never suffered any hardships. Now, witnessing her forced into a marriage she detested, Shen Jingtian's regret and sorrow were palpable.

Shen Jingtian was overwhelmed with regret and didn't know how to proceed, and the elders in the hall all had serious expressions.

"Wait a moment."

Just as Zhang Shaoqi was about to take Shen Mengyao away, Lin Han's voice suddenly echoed through the area.

Although it was not a loud voice, it resounded in the silent hall. In an instant, Lin Han became the center of attention, with every pair of eyes in the room now fixed on him.

"What business do you have here? Do you have the right to speak here?" Zhang Shaoqi, orginally mistaking the voice as being from a significant figure, displayed his arrogance and disdain.

In his eyes, Lin Han was just a servant of the Shen family, with no right to address him.

"Hehe, whether I have the right to speak is not for you to decide!" Lin Han responded with a cold smile, showing no mercy.

Zhang Shaoqi was immediately furious. "Family Head Shen, is this how your family disciplining the servants?" Zhang Shaoqi turned to Shen Jingtian and asked, indignant.

The people present were undoubtedly very puzzled. None of them had ever seen Lin Han before, and hearing him speak so boldly to Zhang Shaoqi, the elders of the Shen family had raised their eyebrows in astonishment.

They didn't know where Lin Han had come from or how he had the audacity to speak so freely to Zhang Shaoqi, the heir of the Zhang family.

Upon hearing Zhang Shaoqi's question, Shen Jingtian turned his gaze toward Lin Han, then to his daughter as he asked,

“Mengyao, who’s this?”

Shen Mengyao was surprised too. She hadn't expected Lin Han to step in like this.

In her heart, Shen Mengyao understood that Lin Han was trying to help her, and upon hearing her father's question, she didn't know how to respond.

At that moment, Lin Han spoke again.

"Family Head Shen, you don't need to worry about who I am. If I'm not mistaken, you said that as long as Zhang Shaoqi became the top young talent in Yun City, you'd marry Miss Shen to him. Now..."

Lin Han left the rest unsaid, but the implication was clear: with the loss of Zhang Shaoqi's title as Yun City's top young talent, Shen Jingtian's commitment might not be valid anymore.

Shen Jingtian and the other elders exchanged looks, and Zhang Shaoqi became increasingly furious, thinking Lin Han was defying his authority.

Zhang Shaoqi retorted, "Just you?"

Lin Han responded confidently, "Just me."

"Lin Han!"

Upon hearing their exchange, Shen Mengyao whispered and grabbed his sleeve. She was concerned that Lin Han, as a Body Refinement Third Stage cultivator, might be outmatched by Zhang Shaoqi, who was two stages higher than him. She didn't want him to be harmed.

"Don't worry; I got this. This is my way of repaying you for taking me in," Lin Han whispered back, assuring her.

Bold words! Zhang Shaoqi perceived Lin Han's response as a challenge. He wasn't sure where this stranger had come from, but he was prepared to fight.

"Lin Han!" Shen Mengyao worriedly called his name again.

However, Lin Han didn't seem concerned. He had something up his sleeve, and his faint smile showed it.

"Insolent servant!" Zhang Shaoqi shouted, as his temper flared the moment he saw Lin Han’s intimate actions towards Shen Mengyao. Because from his perspective, it seemed like Lin Han was kissing Shen Mengyao.

Seeing Shen Mengyao, who he had never got close to, being touched by a servant, one can imagine Zhang Shaoqi's mood.

Shen Mengyao didn't say much. Looking at the young man who stood up for her, for some reason, her heart felt incredibly warm.

"Master Zhang, come on."

Lin Han wore a light smile, provocatively beckoning with his finger towards Zhang Shaoqi.

"You will pay the price for your ignorance!"

Zhang Shaoqi was now furious to the extreme. With a casual remark, his palm slowly transformed into a fist.

"Converging Strength Fist!"

With a low shout, Zhang Shaoqi's fist began to radiate a faint light, and a formidable image of a fist materialized. Winds swirled around the energy of his attack.

"Using martial skills directly in the first move!" The Shen family elders were shocked. This meant that Zhang Shaoqi was truly furious, as he was unleashing his martial skills immediately, intending to pummel Lin Han into submission with a single blow.