He briefly recounted his recent experiences.
Shen Hanyu still omitted many details. At the very least, this was the first time he had taken the initiative to reveal his encounters to those close to him.
The four women all sighed with emotion. Shui Ningbing stepped forward, patted Shen Hanyu on the shoulder, and said:
"Before, calling you a genius was somewhat of an insult to you. Just like Bing'er and Yue'er said, you're truly a freak."
Shen Hanyu: "..."
"Aunt Shui, even if you don't speak, I can still understand what you mean."
Shen Hanyu rolled his eyes and said.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er exchanged a glance, both feeling a bit dejected.
No matter how hard they cultivated, it seemed they were still left behind by Shen Hanyu by more than an entire era. This sense of disparity made them feel quite uncomfortable.
Shen Liuyu, on the other hand, didn't have much of that feeling; she was only somewhat shocked. In these two years, her strength had also skyrocketed, but she still couldn't catch up to even Shen Hanyu's heels.
Shen Hanyu let out a soft sigh and said:
"Actually, there's no need for you to compare yourselves to me. My case is due to some abnormal luck. Comparing yourselves to me isn't a rational thing to do—just think about it."
Shui Ningbing covered her mouth and giggled, but as an elder, she still felt it was a bit inappropriate to joke with Shen Hanyu, so she simply lay back down.
Shen Liuyu was so angry her teeth itched; she couldn't wait to rush up and bite Shen Hanyu.
Shen Hanyu directly rubbed her head and said:
"Why think so much about it? Later, find some time to take the Earth Dragon Golden Melon. I'll happen to have some free time during this period, and I'll fully guide you in your cultivation."
Shen Liuyu mumbled an "oh" with her head lowered, then quickly tidied the hair that Shen Hanyu had messed up, puffing her cheeks as she returned to the side.
Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er bantered with Shen Hanyu for a bit. Most of it was the little chatterbox Shui Yue'er talking, while Shui Bing'er only occasionally interjected, but it was clear she was still very interested in chatting with Shen Hanyu.
Shui Ningbing, sitting to the side, suddenly seemed to remember something. She abruptly sat up straight and said to Shen Hanyu:
"Little Yu, Aunt has a question for you. Answer honestly."
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"Aunt Shui, go ahead. Whatever I can say, I'll answer truthfully."
A sly glint appeared in Shui Ningbing's eyes, though her expression remained serious as she said:
"Aunt recently obtained a leg bone from an Ice Armored Crocodile. I wonder if you have any spirit bone suitable for Bing'er. Aunt wants to make a trade with you..."
The corners of Shen Hanyu's mouth also curved into a smile, though he felt a bit helpless.
"Aunt Shui, I do have quite a few spirit bones here. However... it depends on what you can offer in exchange."
Shui Ningbing smiled brightly and said:
"Look at you being so distant. You and Bing'er will sooner or later be family. If it really comes to it, what about Yue'er..."
Before she could finish, two small hands simultaneously pinched the soft flesh on Shui Ningbing's waist from behind.
Shui Bing'er said in a low voice:
"Little Aunt! I've told you how many times, don't say such things in public. Yue'er is still so young, and you just... you just... hmph..."
Shui Yue'er's cheeks were also slightly flushed, but she wasn't as flustered as Shui Bing'er.
Shen Hanyu rolled his eyes dramatically and said:
"Enough, Aunt Shui. It's really not appropriate to talk about this now. I do have spirit bones and plenty of extras. It's fine to distribute a few to these girls, after all, they're considered my own people. But you have to promise me not to say anything about me to the outside."
Shui Ningbing's lips curved into a smile as she said somewhat helplessly:
"You don't have to be so suspicious. The world isn't full of only bad people. Bing'er, Yue'er, and I have known you for quite some time now. When have we ever tricked you? We haven't lost our principles as people~"
Shen Hanyu nodded. He too felt a bit helpless. It was his personality; even though he knew Shui Ningbing and the others weren't bad people, he always had a layer of guard that he couldn't let down, unable to truly treat them as his own.
As he spoke, Shen Hanyu took out the spirit bones that he looked down on and had no use for, placing them directly in front of everyone.
Seeing such a large number of spirit bones appear before them, everyone was stunned. When they came back to their senses, their eyes were filled with lingering shock.
Shui Ningbing also swallowed hard, looking at Shen Hanyu as if he were a monster, while silently suppressing the impulse to take out her own Ice Armored Crocodile spirit bone as well.
After thinking for a moment, Shen Hanyu used his soul power to lift the Silver Emperor Heavenly Falcon spirit bone and bring it in front of Shui Bing'er.
Shui Bing'er was delighted at first, but quickly calmed down. After hesitating for a while, she said:
"This spirit bone is too precious. Are you really giving it to me?"
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"This spirit bone is the most suitable for you. I think, besides you, no one else could perfectly bring out the potential of this spirit bone."
Shui Bing'er gritted her teeth and accepted it. She still couldn't resist such a great temptation, but she said to Shen Hanyu with a solemn expression:
"Rest assured, I, Shui Bing'er, am not someone who forgets favors. I swear on my martial soul that I will definitely repay you in the future..."
Shen Hanyu smiled faintly and nodded.
As for repayment or not, he was willing to trust her character. Time would tell in the future.
After thinking again, Shen Hanyu sent a leg bone to Shui Yue'er and said:
"Yue'er, I can't determine exactly which spirit beast this spirit bone came from either, but judging from the remaining aura, it should be from a snow leopard-type spirit beast skilled in speed and ambush. Its age is as high as forty thousand years. I'm giving it to you now."
Shui Yue'er joyfully accepted it and said sweetly:
"Thank you, Brother Yu, ~ Yue'er will repay you in the future too~."
Shen Hanyu smiled and nodded. He quite liked Shui Yue'er's lively and cute personality; in some ways, she was just a replica of Shen Liuyu.
Afterward, Shen Hanyu turned his gaze to his own younger sister, Shen Liuyu. He cared a bit more about her.
After pondering for a moment, Shen Hanyu handed her the sixty-thousand-year-old left arm bone.
This left arm bone was the most complete among these spirit bones and also had the highest age. Judging from the majestic and domineering aura within it, it should come from a beast king like a tiger or lion. Coincidentally, there was an area near the Ice Serpent territory that belonged to the Ice Snow White Lion group, so this spirit bone very likely came from an Ice Snow White Lion.
Actually, he really wanted to give Shen Liuyu a hundred-thousand-year spirit bone, but unfortunately, he didn't have any extra hundred-thousand-year ones. Giving her a sixty-thousand-year-old left arm bone now wasn't wronging her.
Later, after obtaining the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Empress leg bone, it would be possible to replace it.
Thinking of this, Shen Hanyu couldn't help but narrow his eyes. He had mentioned this matter long ago, but hadn't done it yet.
After all, talking without action wasn't his style. He should find some time soon to make a trip...
Then, Shen Hanyu casually handed a thirty-thousand-year-old right arm bone from an Ice Serpent to Shui Ningbing.
Shui Ningbing was somewhat touched and was about to say something when she heard Shen Hanyu say:
"Aunt Shui, you should cultivate properly. If you don't put in more effort, it won't be long before I surpass you..."
As soon as these words came out, the three girls covered their mouths and giggled.
Shui Ningbing's face stiffened. She then turned to the three girls and said:
"You three, all your holidays for the next two weeks are canceled, and after-class assignments are doubled. No complaints, or it'll be quadrupled."
The three girls froze at the same time, looking at Shui Ningbing in disbelief.
So you got struck by Shen Hanyu, and then you turn around and strike us?
Shui Ningbing's lips also curved into a smile. Although Aunt can't beat or outtalk Shen Hanyu, teaching you three little girls a lesson is still easy as pie, right?
Shen Hanyu also smiled. This harmonious atmosphere allowed him to rarely relax, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.
Afterward, he spoke alone with Shen Liuyu for a while, telling her that he planned to return to Four Seasons City and give a few spirit bones to their parents.
Previously, Qin Yi and Shen Junhe had both taken an immortal herb, and their strength had leaped forward. Now, sending a few more spirit bones would allow the two elders' strength to advance further.
He was someone who valued relationships deeply. Although he wasn't always good at expressing it, this was something that could never change...
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