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

"Brother... come back to the Shen family with me!"

Inside the room, Shen Luoning looked at Shen Shuning and spoke softly.

"I'm not a member of the Shen family, and you don't need to call me brother."

Shen Shuchou remained calm and declined.

"I'll talk to Father. Brother, you have the blood of the Shen family in your veins, so you should come back with me."

Shen Luoning still refused to give up and stubbornly tried to persuade her.

Hearing this, Shen Shuchou looked at her indifferently: "You must know who is behind all this trouble."

After a brief conversation with Shen Luoning, he had already figured out who was truly in charge behind the scenes.

Shen Luoning's face turned pale instantly, and she was speechless for a moment.

She knew in her heart that the source of all this was her father, Shen Shuche.

"Besides, do you really think I'm an easy person to talk to? Or are you absolutely certain I won't take action against the Shen family?"

A chill suddenly spread across Shen Shuchou's body.

He didn't want to cause trouble, but the Shen family kept coming to harass him, and he would never sit idly by.

Looking into Shen Shuchou's cold eyes, Shen Luoning subconsciously took a step back, her mouth dry and unable to utter a word.

Just then, the barrier separating the inside and outside of the room vanished completely like quicksand in an instant.

The moment the barrier dissipated, the three people in the room deep within the Mingyou Bureau simultaneously turned to look in this direction, and their three afterimages vanished from their original positions in an instant.

Ignoring Shen Luoning behind him, Shen Shuchou strode straight outside.

Shen Luoning stared at his resolute back, her teeth clenched tightly, a stubborn glint in her eyes.

She immediately activated her cultivation, intending to forcefully take action and bring Shen Shuchou back to the Shen family.

I advise you not to take action.

Shen Shuchou paused slightly, his voice calm.

He added casually, "Otherwise, you will die."

Shen Luoning was stunned for a moment, but still made a move.

"court death."

Just as her spiritual power surged, an extremely cold female voice suddenly rang out, faster than anyone could imagine.

A streak of crimson light instantly enveloped Shen Shuchou's back and abruptly blocked Shen Luoning's path.

Those blood-red eyes, filled with murderous intent, filled her entire field of vision. Suddenly, a fair yet icy-cold hand reached out and gripped her neck tightly.

A thick cloud of death instantly enveloped his entire body.

Shen Luoning didn't even have time to see the person's face clearly. All she could see was a chaotic blood-red color. Her life force rapidly dissipated, and she was on the verge of death.

At that moment, Shen Shuchou's warning crashed into her heart.

That's enough.

At the critical moment, Shen Shuchou's voice rang out calmly, cutting off the ever-dwindling lifeline.

Pei Rou's surging, terrifying aura paused slightly, and she spoke softly, "Brother, she wants to attack you..."

"I know."

Shen Shuchou raised his hand and gently stroked Pei Rou's head. His eyes were warm, a stark contrast to his previous coldness. "With you here, it's alright."

As the gentle force of her palm fell, the ferocious bloodlust in Pei Rou's eyes quickly faded, and the chilling killing intent around her completely subsided, her body instantly becoming soft and docile.

She asked hesitantly, "Brother...you're not angry that I acted on my own?"

"Silly girl, how could I blame you?"

Shen Shuchou chuckled softly, then lowered his eyes to look at Shen Luoning, who was limp in his palm. All the gentleness in his eyes vanished, replaced by frost.

"Go back and tell him that since he insists on playing, I will play with him."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and struck Shen Luoning on the back of the neck, knocking her unconscious as she was barely clinging to life.

He wasn't soft-hearted, nor was he afraid of the Shen family. The Shen family had repeatedly provoked and harassed him; killing this man would be perfectly justifiable.

He had no kinship with the Shen family, so naturally he did not acknowledge this so-called sister.

The only reason I stopped Pei Rou earlier.

Shen Luoning's body is connected to Lu Wanheng.

Shen Shuchou turned his head and looked at the other two beautiful figures that had quietly appeared.

A woman in a flowing red dress, her eyes alluring and captivating, yet her demeanor gentle and tender.

A person dressed in white, whiter than snow, with shimmering eyes, clear as if containing a vast expanse of flowing light.

Pei Rou, who was beside him, had shed her bloodthirsty and violent aura and was in a great mood. She nestled softly and obediently against Shen Shuchou's side, never leaving his side.

Luo Shisan glanced at her, a slight annoyance creeping into his heart.

In that split second of murderous intent, she was half a step slower than Pei Rou, missing the opportunity to strike first.

Looking at the extremely clingy Pei Rou, Yu Linghuan quietly shattered her previous impression of her as "docile and harmless."

She had only ever seen such terrifying ferocity emanating from two people in her entire life.

One was Jiang Qianqiu beside Hu Baibai, and the other was another red-clad figure.

Both women's gazes fell on Shen Shuchou, remaining silent.

A moment later, Luo Shisan spoke first, her voice gentle: "Little brother, I'm sorry, I'm late."

"It's alright, I'm fine."

Shen Shuchou responded calmly.

Hearing the way the two women addressed each other, Yu Linghuan smiled gently and slowly walked forward.

Under the gaze of three eyes, she calmly raised her hand, her fingertips gently smoothing Shen Shuchou's slightly disheveled clothes, a faint smile in her eyes.

"Long time no see. Without your mother to take care of you, you still can't take care of yourself."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Shuchou's lips twitched slightly.

Pei Rou, standing beside her, widened her eyes in surprise, her face full of confusion, and asked in a crisp voice, "Aren't you Hu Baibai's mother? How come you're my brother's now...?"

Shen Shuchou's lips twitched violently again.

Yu Linghuan's smile remained unchanged as she calmly explained, "Little sister, that's not quite right. They're not blood relatives, so it's not unreasonable to adopt a few more, is it?"

Pei Rou seemed to understand, but nodded obediently, "Oh!"

Hongyu: Can we get a different owner?

At this moment, the phrase "not smart enough" once again became Yu Linghuan's impression of her.

Even Luo Shisan, who was standing to the side, frowned slightly and silently reflected on his actions.

For a moment, she began to doubt whether choosing Pei Rou as an ally was a wise move.

But in an instant, Luo Shisan smiled with relief.

After all, the reason she chose Pei Rou in the first place was because she thought the girl wasn't very bright and was easy to fool.

"Let's go back first."

Shen Shuchou spoke calmly.

His purpose in coming to Yandu was to find Fifth Qinghan.

Now that we know, there is naturally no need to linger any longer.

Moreover, Tantai Chigu and Fifth Shushuang were still waiting at home.

All three women had no objections.

The four turned to leave the room, and just as they were about to head back, a figure suddenly darted over.

Please wait a moment.

Ling Xing instantly appeared in front of everyone, his gaze settling on Shen Shuchou, and calmly said, "Let me introduce myself, I am Ling Xing from the Mingyou Bureau of Yandu."

Looking at the petite girl in front of him, Shen Shuchou was slightly taken aback, then nodded and replied, "Shen Shuchou."

"Mr. Shen, the Mingyou Bureau bears a heavy responsibility for the many troubles you encountered in Yandu, and I have come here specifically to apologize."

After speaking, Ling Xing handed over an exquisite wooden box with both hands.

Shen Shuchou did not reach out to take it, his tone calm and unwavering: "This matter has nothing to do with the Mingyou Bureau."

Ling Xing shook his head slightly, his attitude sincere: "Yandu is under my jurisdiction. Even if not in the name of the Mingyou Bureau, I should personally apologize to Mr. Shen. Please accept my apology."

Shen Shuchou remained silent for a moment before finally raising his hand to accept the wooden box.

Before he could speak, Ling Xing said again in a serious tone, "I have another request. The Mingyou Bureau earnestly invites Mr. Shen to join the Bureau as a guest advisor."

Shen Shuchou frowned slightly.

Ling Xing quickly added, showing utmost sincerity: "The Mingyou Bureau will not restrict Mr. Shen in the slightest. There is no need for him to hold any position or perform any duties. From now on, whenever Mr. Shen encounters trouble, the Mingyou Bureau will definitely stand by your side."

I appreciate your kindness.

Shen Shuchou lowered his eyes slightly and replied calmly, "I am lazy by nature and used to being idle, so I cannot agree."

He knew perfectly well that the Mingyou Bureau's move was a deliberate attempt to win him over.

But more so because of the two women around him, this matter has brought him into the sights of various forces.

The Mingyou Bureau is probably just the first; countless other forces will surely follow.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xing sighed softly in his heart, but did not insist.

"Whether Mr. Shen agrees or not, the Mingyou Bureau's promise will always stand."

She said solemnly, "The Shen family in Beijing has already sent people to warn and restrain them. If they dare to attack you again, the Mingyou Bureau will personally intervene."

These words did not stir up the slightest ripple in Shen Shuchou's heart.

He raised his eyes and asked calmly, "Now, may I leave?"

"Of course."

Ling Xing stepped aside to make way, a hint of lightness in her eyes: "Mr. Shen, next time you come to Yandu, I'll take you to try all the local delicacies."

Shen Shuchou nodded slightly, then turned and left.

Just as he took a step forward, a gentle voice suddenly resounded directly in his mind, audible only to him:

"Mr. Shen, please be wary of a woman named Shi Yan. She is extremely dangerous."

Shen Shuchou paused, then suddenly turned to look at Ling Xing. He parted his thin lips slightly and uttered two words in a low voice: "Thank you."