His wife, Cao Shuying, was an entirely different story. Her loyalty was absolute, deep, and unshakeable.
By passing superior, high-tier alchemy techniques directly to her, Shen Yu would perfectly secure his fallback if Plan A experienced any unforeseen friction.
At the same time, he would ensure that the true authority of the clan remained firmly within the hands of someone he could fully control, keeping the Patriarch effectively neutralized.
The moment his silhouette materialized within his private courtyard inside the Cao estate, Shen Yu glanced at the guard standing straight outside.
Summon Patriarch Cao to my chambers immediately."
Half an hour later, Patriarch Cao arrived, bowing low with a tense, anxious reverence.
Shen Yu looked down at him from his seat, his golden eyes unreadable.
"For the upcoming Imperial Competition, I have decided to personally pass down a set of advanced alchemy techniques. I will be training your wife, Cao Shuying, to lead the clan's entry."
