Shenwu Yutianlei

Chapter 261: Study Room

Lin Zhen sat behind the desk, his posture as straight as a pine tree, his eyes deep and sharp, as if he could see through everything.

His face was well-defined, and the traces of time left on his face not only did not weaken his majesty, but instead added a bit of calmness and vicissitudes. His black hair was neatly tied on top of his head, making him look more capable and neat.

He was wearing a dark, gorgeous robe made of high-quality fabric and fine embroidery. The fine patterns seemed to speak of his noble status.

His fingers were long and slender, with distinct joints, resting lightly on the desk, seemingly casually, yet revealing an invisible pressure. At this moment, his face was as calm as water, but his eyes revealed a complex emotion that was hard to fathom.

Lin Zhen narrowed his eyes slightly, and his gaze was like two sharp rays of light, carefully examining Shen Yun again, as if he wanted to see through his appearance and directly into the depths of his soul. His gaze was extremely penetrating, as if he wanted to see through Shen Yun's soul completely, not letting go of any subtle emotions and thoughts.

In this brief silence, the atmosphere in the study became more and more solemn. Time seemed to stand still at this moment, and everything around seemed to fall into a strange silence. The air seemed to solidify, making it difficult to breathe. The depressing atmosphere was like an invisible mountain, weighing heavily on everyone's heart.

"Do you know who I am?" Lin Zhen asked calmly. His voice was deep and magnetic, as if it came from a deep valley, with an ancient and mysterious charm. However, in this charming voice, there was an unquestionable majesty, as if every word he said was an order that could not be disobeyed, which made people feel awe involuntarily.

Shen Yun met Lin Zhen's piercing gaze, without any fear or retreat in his eyes. He took a deep breath, as if to suppress all the tension and anxiety in his heart, and then calmly replied: "The current left prime minister of Liuyun Empire, a peak ninth-level Jindan realm expert, the chief elder of the Lin family, and also Ruyi's father." Shen Yun's voice was clear and firm, and every word was like the sound of metal and stone falling to the ground, echoing in this solemn study. His eyes revealed confidence and calmness, as if he was full of confidence in his answer and was not afraid of Lin Zhen's majesty and scrutiny.

Lin Zhen's expression remained unchanged, he just nodded slightly, a hint of imperceptible admiration flashed across his deep eyes very quickly, if not carefully observed, it would not be found at all. Then, he continued to ask: "Then do you know why I want to see you today?" His voice was steady and deep, with an indescribable pressure.

After hearing this question, Shen Yun fell into a brief silence. His brain was working rapidly, thinking about various possible reasons. After a moment, he slowly said, "It must be for Ruyi." Although his voice was calm, there was a hint of uncertainty in his eyes.

When Lin Zhen heard this answer, he nodded slightly, which was considered as his approval of Shen Yun's statement. Then, he waved his hand, pointed to a chair beside him, and said, "Sit down." His movements were concise and powerful, revealing a momentum that could not be refused.

"Thank you, Prime Minister Zuo." Shen Yun hurriedly thanked him, then walked to the chair and sat down slowly. However, he couldn't help feeling a little uneasy, not knowing what Lin Zhen would say next, and what decision he would make regarding him and Ruyi's matter.

Lin Zhen sat behind the desk, leaning back slightly, looking at Shen Yun with deep eyes, which seemed to be able to penetrate all disguises and reach the depths of people's hearts. He slowly said, "Shen Yun, now 19 years old, is a descendant of the Shen family, one of the four major families in Liucheng. He has reached the sixth level of foundation building and is a student of Huo Jingtian, the great elder of the Royal Academy." His voice was steady and powerful, like the sound of a deep bell. Every word was clearly transmitted to Shen Yun's ears and echoed in the study room, carrying an invisible pressure.

Shen Yun's expression did not change when he heard this, he just nodded slightly, but he was secretly alert in his heart: As expected of the left prime minister of the dynasty, his methods are indeed extraordinary, and he has understood his situation so clearly in such a short time. He couldn't help feeling a little uneasy, but he still tried to stay calm.

"Although the Shen family has a certain status in Liucheng, there is still a gap compared to my Lin family." Lin Zhen's eyes were full of undisguised scrutiny, and his words were cold and direct, "Even if the forces of the entire Liucheng were tied together, they are nothing more than chickens and pottery dogs in front of my Lin family." His voice was not loud, but it was like a heavy hammer, hitting Shen Yun's heart hard, making him feel a huge pressure. "You are a disciple of Huo Jingtian, which is a good opportunity. However, you know that in this Liuyun City, and even the entire Liuyun Empire, strength and background are the foundation of survival. Without sufficient strength and background, you are just an ant after all, and you may be stepped on at any time."

Shen Yun listened quietly, knowing that what Lin Zhen said was true. As one of the top families in Liuyun Empire, the power and influence of the Lin family were incomparable to that of the Shen family. He nodded slightly and said sincerely, "Lord Zuo Xiang is right. I know that I still have many shortcomings. Whether it is cultivation or other aspects, I still have a long way to go. I will work hard to improve myself and live up to Lord Zuo Xiang's teachings." His voice was firm, and his eyes revealed a determination.

Lin Zhen slowly stood up, his hands naturally behind his back, his posture was as straight as a pine tree, exuding a kind of imposing aura without anger. Then, he slowly began to take a few small steps, his steps were steady and powerful, and every step he took seemed to carry an invisible pressure, making the atmosphere in the whole study room more solemn.

"Since Ruyi has chosen you, I, as a father, will not interfere. After all, at my position, I no longer need to rely on my children's marriage to maintain my status. What I said does not mean that I approve of you, do you understand?" Lin Zhen's voice was not loud, but it seemed to contain endless power. Every word was like a heavy hammer, hitting Shen Yun's heart heavily, with an unquestionable majesty that could not be ignored.

Shen Yun raised his head and looked at Lin Zhen firmly. There was no fear or retreat in his eyes. He took a deep breath and said, "I understand that Lord Zuo Xiang means that I need to rely on my own efforts and strength to win your recognition and the recognition of the Lin family. I know that I have a great responsibility and I will do my best to live up to Lord Zuo Xiang and Ruyi's expectations."

After hearing Shen Yun's answer, Lin Zhen stopped and slowly turned around. His eyes fell on Shen Yun again, as if he wanted to see through him completely. His eyes were as sharp as a knife, which made people shudder. After a moment, he said: "You are a smart person. I hope you can understand that Ruyi is my jewel in the palm and my most cherished daughter. Her happiness and safety are of vital importance to me. I will never allow her to be harmed in any way. If you fail her, I, Lin Zhen, will never forgive you easily." After saying that, a hint of coldness flashed in his eyes, and that coldness seemed to freeze the air around him, making people feel the determination and coldness in his words.