After nine lifetimes of reincarnation, the yandere villainous heroine descends.

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiaxuan's body trembled almost imperceptibly, but the reaction was so fast it seemed like an illusion.

Even such a subtle anomaly was still noticed by Shen Shuche.

In an instant, his unfathomable eyes darkened even more.

"Third Brother, you're joking. What could I possibly be hiding from you?"

Su Jiaxuan quickly gave a dry laugh, trying to cover it up.

However, the hand on his shoulder did not move away; instead, it suddenly increased its pressure.

Immediately afterwards, Shen Shuche's calm yet extremely authoritative voice came from beside him: "Is that so?"

Just those two words brought Su Jiaxuan even more pressure than when he faced Shen Chong'an directly.

"Of course not, why would Third Brother suddenly ask that?"

Su Jiaxuan feigned composure and asked in return, trying to probe the other party's intentions.

Shen Shuche didn't speak, but stared at him intently with his deep eyes, as if trying to see through him.

Just as tensions were about to rise, Shen Yanzhi, seemingly unable to bear it any longer, reached out and placed his hand on Shen Shuche's, casually asking, "Third brother, haven't you been getting enough rest lately?"

Shen Yanzhi's sudden action caused a flash of displeasure in Shen Shuche's eyes.

But Shen Yanzhi didn't let go; instead, his smile deepened. "If you didn't sleep well, how about I, your older brother, find you some fun to help you relax?"

"Should I thank you?"

Shen Shuche's temple twitched almost imperceptibly.

He feared nothing and no one, except his wife.

It can be said that his ability to firmly hold the position of family head was not only due to his ruthless methods, but more importantly, it was due to the power of his wife's family.

To him, Shen Yanzhi's words were nothing short of a blatant provocation.

"You're welcome!"

Shen Yanzhi raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly playful, "This is the duty of an older brother."

Shen Shuche looked at him coldly, without saying anything more, but slowly released the hand that was on Shen Jiaxuan's shoulder.

Seeing this, Shen Yanzhi smiled and withdrew his hand.

Shen Shuche glanced at the two of them one last time, his eyes brimming with a dangerous intent that was almost overflowing. In the end, he said nothing more and turned to leave.

"This has nothing to do with you. You shouldn't have bothered him."

After Shen Shuche left, Shen Jiaxuan's voice sounded somewhat tired.

"I just can't stand his aggressive attitude."

Shen Yanzhi scoffed lightly, his tone full of disapproval.

Shen Jiaxuan looked worried and didn't reply.

But the next second, Shen Yanzhi's face suddenly moved closer.

Her gaze shifted from playful to sharp as she stared at him: "Or perhaps, you're really hiding something from him, something you're afraid he'll find out?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Jiaxuan's already tense nerves tightened even more, and he even held his breath for a moment.

"Ha... what could I possibly be hiding from him?"

He forced a dry laugh, his voice sounding weak.

Shen Yanzhi stared intently at Shen Jiaxuan's face, taking in the fleeting panic and stiffness in his eyes.

Then, he smiled slightly, patted Shen Jiaxuan's arm heavily, and said meaningfully, "I believe you."

Just then, another figure walked over from not far away. She was beautiful and graceful; it was Shen Wanfu.

She stepped forward and sweetly called out to Shen Yanzhi, who was standing to the side, "Second Uncle."

Upon hearing this, Shen Yanzhi's face instantly broke into a smile, and he teased, "Wanfu is getting more and more beautiful. So, do you have a boyfriend yet? If not, your second uncle will introduce you to a good one."

"Thank you, Uncle, but no need."

Shen Wanfu responded politely.

Then, she looked at Shen Jiaxuan, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated.

Seeing this, Shen Yanzhi yawned sensibly and turned to leave.

As soon as he left, Shen Wanfu was about to speak when Shen Jiaxuan spoke first, his voice low and deep, "Let's talk about it when we get home."

As soon as he finished speaking, the already slightly stiff expression on his face instantly turned gloomy. Then, he grabbed Shen Wanfu's hand and quickly left the mansion.

Half an hour later, at Shen Jiaxuan's villa.

He listened with a gloomy expression as Shen Wanfu reported on the Xu family's movements.

"Dad! We can't wait any longer. If we don't act now, I'm afraid Shu Chou will be in danger!"

Shen Wanfu's tone carried a hint of undisguised worry.

Shen Jiaxuan frowned, lost in thought, and remained silent for a long time.

"Dad, how about we head to Suzhou right now?"

Seeing that he remained silent, Shen Wanfu couldn't help but speak again.

"No!"

Shen Jiaxuan immediately interrupted her, his tone resolute.

How could he possibly let Wan Fu risk her life in Su City? Those lunatics in the Xu family are capable of anything.

Moreover, her departure would undoubtedly expose Shu Chou's true identity to the public.

"What should we do then? We can't just sit here and wait to die! How about we tell our second uncle? Maybe he can help."

Shen Wanfu's voice carried a hint of pleading.

She witnessed everything clearly from the shadows when Shen Yanzhi stepped in to help at the Shen family mansion today.

Her intuition told her that this second uncle might not be as simple as he seemed, and that she might actually be able to ask for his help.

However, upon hearing this, Shen Jiaxuan only uttered two words in a deep voice: "No."

Shen Wanfu was completely panicked: "This won't work, that won't work, you have to give me a solution!"

Shen Jiaxuan rubbed his temples and said in a deep voice, "We can't make any moves right now. Third Brother has already started to suspect me. At this critical juncture, he will notice any slight movement."

He paused, his eyes sharpening. "Besides, you absolutely cannot tell your second uncle about this. Do you really think he's genuinely trying to help you?"

Thinking of this, Shen Jiaxuan's lips curled into a cold smile.

In front of outsiders, Shen Yanzhi is nothing more than a playboy who frequents brothels.

However, Shen Jiaxuan learned from some secret channels that this second uncle was far more complex than he appeared.

It can be said that he is a formidable character who is no less capable than Shen Shuche.

The repeated rejections left Shen Wanfu feeling resentful.

She sat down on the chair opposite her in a huff, her brows slightly furrowed, and her tone tinged with helplessness: "Then, in your opinion, what should be done?"

Shen Jiaxuan did not answer directly, but instead changed the subject, his gaze sharp as an eagle: "Was Xu Xianwen's death truly caused by that woman?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanfu felt a chill run down her spine, and the woman's voice, appearance, and smile instantly came to life in her mind.

Recalling this woman, Shen Wanfu felt a chill rise from the bottom of her heart, and her whole body felt cold.

She appeared delicate and alluring, yet with every gesture, she regarded Xu Xianwen, a Nascent Soul cultivator, as an ant, taking his life with ease.

Are you questioning whether your daughter's statement is true?

Shen Wanfu's beautiful eyes darkened slightly, her tone carrying a hint of displeasure.

Shen Jiaxuan slowly shook his head, tapping the table lightly with his fingertips, and said in a deep voice, "It's not a question, but a reflection. Since this woman dared to kill Xu Xianwen, she must have an irreconcilable hatred for the Xu family."

"If that's the case, she must know that the Xu family is currently in Suzhou. If so, why hasn't she made a move yet?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanfu was struck dumb, her delicate body trembling slightly.

She couldn't help but recall the words of that seductive woman, who said she was a wife standing up for her husband.

She even pressed her to tell her who her husband was, but he only replied that he was a very good person.

At this moment, after Shen Jiaxuan's prompting, Shen Wanfu also fell into deep thought.

"Oh, right."

Shen Jiaxuan's voice rang out again, interrupting her thoughts, "I ordered you to investigate this woman and her husband's background. How's the progress?"

Upon hearing this, Shen Wanfu frowned and shook her head in distress: "I have tried my best to investigate, but it's like a stone sinking into the sea, with no news at all. It's as if there is an irresistible force shrouding everything in the dark."

Shen Jiaxuan's face showed a knowing look, as if he had everything under control: "The fact that we can't find out anything only proves how mysterious this woman's background is and how clever her methods are."

"Therefore, our best strategy at present is to wait and see, and remain unchanged in the face of all changes. If this woman's feud with the Xu family is true, then Suzhou will be the burial ground for the Xu family."

Shen Wanfu sighed softly, her eyes filled with worry, her voice as weak as a mosquito's buzz: "I hope so!"

Meanwhile, in another corner of the world, Yu Linghuan looked at the unfamiliar world before her, her delicate brows furrowing slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.

But that surprise vanished in an instant, replaced by a playful smile.

She had a feeling that things were going to get even more interesting.

At this moment, Yu Linghuan had no intention of rushing to find Shen Shuchou.

She wanted to calm down and explore the world more thoroughly.

P.S.: I had something to do the past few days.

That might be the end of the story, guys!