"Father... what is all this?"
Shen Longxing looked at the son who had grown into a man, a gratified smile touching his lips. He had once worried that the Shen Clan's line would decline with his son's generation, that they would be replaced by the other Elder factions. Now, it seemed his fears had been unfounded. With Shen Le at the helm, the Thousand Mechanism Sect would only grow stronger!
"It's nothing. I'm just tired... weary. After all these years, it's time for me to rest." Shen Longxing looked at Shen Le with a gentle gaze. "I'm leaving you with the task of building a good relationship with Qin Li. Remember this: no matter what happens, you must *never* offend him."
Hearing this, Shen Le couldn't help but stare blankly at his father. He had never expected to hear such words from him.
Before Shen Le had much time to think, Shen Longxing continued, "Speaking of which, I have one last gift for you before I step down as Sect Leader. Come, lean in."
