While the game of hunter and prey played out in the Zuoge Ruins, Celestial Phoenix City was abuzz with activity.
The birthday of Shen Haotian, the former Patriarch of the Shen Family, had arrived. The family intended to host a lavish banquet for him, holding it to the highest possible standard.
Ever since Shen Lang had wreaked havoc, the atmosphere in the Shen Family had completely changed.
A dreary wind and a bitter rain—their situation was too wretched for words...
First, the Treasure Pavilion suddenly implemented unreasonable price hikes targeting the Shen Family, effectively sanctioning them in areas like Spirit Medicines and Spiritual Artifacts.
Then, Tayun Academy suddenly sent word, declaring that unless they received Shen Lang's permission, the academy would no longer accept any Shen Family disciples as students for the next ten years.
