The System Granted Me Invincibility, Setting Me on the Path to Becoming the Heavenly Emperor

19: Visiting the Shen familyFaced with the threat from Shenmu Holy Land, Shen Lang still did not compromise, causing Jiang Qingmu to gradually lose his patience.

”What a Shen Family. Since you don’t know what’s good for you, don’t blame this Saint.” Jiang Qingmu’s face turned slightly cold.

”Let’s go!”

Subsequently, Jiang Qingmu departed, but the matter was far from over.

Shen Lang sighed, looked at Shen Yan, and said guiltily, ”Yan’er, your father is incompetent and cannot protect you.”

”Jiang Qingmu will not let this go. Yan’er, leave the Shen Family. The Divine Continent is vast; there’s no need to worry about finding a place to stay.”

After saying that, Shen Lang handed Shen Yan a Storage Ring containing Spirit Stones, Medicinal Pills, Spirit Treasures, and other cultivation items.

Shen Yan shook her head, her eyes filled with tears. She pursed her lips and choked out, ”I’m not leaving. I want to stay with Father.”

When Jiang Qingmu returned this time, he would surely bring more experts to force the Shen Family to hand over Shen Yan.

It was impossible for Shen Lang to hand over his daughter. In the end, a great battle would be unavoidable, resulting in the Shen Family being flattened. Shen Yan could already envision that scene.

”Father, I am willing to marry him.” Shen Yan bit her lip, forcing these words out with great difficulty.

For her father and for the Shen Family, she was willing to make a sacrifice.

”Yan’er, I promised your mother that I would protect you. Even if it’s Shenmu Holy Land, they can forget about bullying my daughter.” The determination in Shen Lang’s voice made Shen Yan feel even worse.

”Father, this is my choice,” Shen Yan said, looking at Shen Lang and speaking against her heart.

Since she was a child, her father had taken care of her, holding her in the palm of his hand. Now, she also wanted to make a sacrifice for her father and the Shen Family.

Shen Lang’s heart was heavy; the finality in his daughter’s words left him feeling helpless.

Right at that moment...

The butler ran in, bowed to Shen Lang, and said, ”Family Head, a young man has arrived outside to visit the Shen Family. He says he has important matters to discuss with the Family Head.”

Hearing the butler’s report, Shen Lang frowned. Jiang Qingmu had just left, and now someone was visiting the Shen Family, and it was a young man at that.

Were the current guards so lax? Although the Shen Family was not a top-tier Family, it wasn’t a place any random young man could visit.

Actually, the gate guards were not to blame. They had warned him, tried to drive him away, and even resorted to force, but... they couldn’t win!

The young man’s strength was unfathomable. Finally, at his request, someone came in to report.

”Invite him in,” Shen Lang said calmly.

Before long, the butler led in a man wearing a white, tight-fitting robe. The man had a handsome face and a faint smile on his lips as he sized up the Shen Family residence.

In his hand, he held a silver-white flute; this was the transformation of Heaven’s Inch, which Qin Gelan enjoyed playing with.

The visitor was, naturally, Qin Gelan. With his powerful Divine Sense, everything that had just happened within the Shen Family was clear to him.

When Shen Lang saw Qin Gelan, his eyes narrowed. He actually couldn’t see through the other person. Could this young man be an Immortal Venerable?

An Immortal Venerable at such a young age—only a Saint or Saintess from a Transcendent Faction could achieve that.

Shen Yan also looked at Qin Gelan with curiosity.

”Young friend, may I ask what matters you have to discuss with my Shen Family?” Shen Lang cupped his hands and asked.

Knowing that the other party’s background might not be simple, Shen Lang’s attitude became much more polite.

”Family Head Shen, please do not take offense. I have come to the Shen Family for the sake of Lady Shen Yan,” Qin Gelan said with a smile.

Shen Lang’s brow furrowed. Just as a jackal left, a tiger and leopard arrived. No matter how good Shen Lang’s temper was, he was starting to see red.

Are you bastards cursed?! The Divine Continent is so big, yet you all pick my daughter to torment.

Shen Yan was also confused. She had never seen this person before, although he was quite good-looking... and his temperament was extraordinary.

Seeing that he was misunderstood, Qin Gelan couldn’t help but shake his head, blaming himself for not being clear. He explained, ”Shenmu Holy Land wants to force your daughter into marriage. I can help the Shen Family deal with Shenmu Holy Land.”

Hearing that Qin Gelan could help the Shen Family against Shenmu Holy Land, Shen Lang was initially delighted, but then he quickly calmed down.

”I wonder how you intend to help my Shen Family, and what are the conditions?” Shen Lang asked. This young man before him likely had an extraordinary background and wouldn’t help them for nothing.

Shen Yan was also waiting for Qin Gelan’s next words.

”Just beat them until they submit,” Qin Gelan said nonchalantly.

Shen Lang sighed inwardly, feeling a bit disappointed. He felt this person was unreliable and did not believe Qin Gelan could contend with Shenmu Holy Land.

”Young friend, are you aware that Shenmu Holy Land possesses an Immortal Emperor?” Shen Lang’s meaning was very clear.

Qin Gelan smiled faintly. ”Family Head Shen, how do you think Shenmu Holy Land compares to the former Tianyan Holy Land?”

While Shen Yan remained silent and watched quietly, Shen Lang replied, ”They are both first-rate factions; the difference in strength is not great.”

Qin Gelan took a sip of the tea the butler had served and said in a flat voice, ”Then that’s that. If I could destroy Tianyan Holy Land, I can also destroy Shenmu Holy Land.”

As soon as these words were spoken, a long silence followed. Shen Lang finally reacted, his eyes widening, and even Shen Yan was shocked, her beautiful eyes fixed on Qin Gelan.

”Could it be that you are...” Shen Lang stood up and cupped his hands, wanting to confirm.

Qin Gelan set down his teacup and smiled. ”Qin Family, Qin Gelan.”

Once the three words ’Qin Gelan’ were uttered, Shen Lang was stunned for a moment, and Shen Yan, who had not spoken a word, felt her heart thumping wildly.

She had naturally heard of Qin Gelan’s great name. In the entire Divine Continent, there was likely no one unfamiliar with those three words.

He had single-handedly destroyed Tianyan Holy Land, remained fearless in the face of the Hall of Gods’ pressure, and even had a Supreme as his backing.

Shen Yan had once fantasized that her future husband would be a figure like Qin Gelan, but to her, Qin Gelan only existed in legends.

She never expected Qin Gelan to appear before her, and at her most helpless moment at that.

An inexplicable emotion arose in Shen Yan’s heart. It was hard for her to remain calm in the presence of such an outstanding person.

”Since it is Young Friend Qin, then my previous suspicions seem quite laughable,” Shen Lang said self-deprecatingly.

He didn’t doubt the identity was fake; if exposed, it would only lead to being a laughingstock and inviting humiliation. Besides, no one would dare to casually impersonate the Young Master of the Qin Family.

Qin Gelan waved his hand, not minding at all.

”Young Friend Qin, I wonder what conditions you have for helping the Shen Family.”

Given Qin Gelan’s status, Shen Lang didn’t believe he would be bored enough to come and fight for justice without reason.

”I don’t need any compensation from the Shen Family. I simply wish to forge a good connection. If Lady Shen is willing, she can follow me to Cultivate.”

”Of course, I won’t force it. Even if she’s unwilling, I will still take action.” From beginning to end, Qin Gelan acted very casually.

Initially, Qin Gelan only wanted to settle this matter and quickly claim the reward.

But after thinking about it, Shen Yan’s Physique was the Origin Body—specifically the Asura Origin. Her potential was immense. If nurtured, she might become a capable assistant in the future.

”I am willing!”

Before Shen Lang could speak, Shen Yan spoke up. This was the first time she had spoken since Qin Gelan entered the Shen residence.

Shen Yan did not want to experience the helplessness and frustration the Shen Family felt today ever again; she wanted to become strong.

With a Supreme behind Qin Gelan, plus the Qin Family, following Qin Gelan was undoubtedly an excellent choice.

As for Qin Gelan coveting her beauty, Shen Yan didn’t believe he was that kind of person. With his talent and status, he would never lack for beauties around him.

Qin Gelan smiled, his expression like a spring breeze, as he said gently, ”You have made a very good choice.”