"Lying? What lied did I tell? Everything I said is true!"

Yin Jiao'e loudly retorted.

Shen Zhao smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, the reason you went to such lengths to bring the little girl back to the Su family is because of her bloodline, is that right?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Jiao'e and Su Jinhao's expressions changed drastically.

Even Su Yunying, who was originally calm and composed, had a slight change in expression at this moment.

Seeing their expressions, Shen Zhao thought to himself that he had guessed correctly.

"No, I don't understand what you're saying. What bloodline? I don't understand what you mean at all."

Yin Jiao'e kept denying it, but her constantly evasive eyes betrayed her true thoughts.

Shen Zhao continued, "The little girl comes from the Fire Phoenix Clan. Every thousand years, there is a chance to give birth to a baby girl with ancestral bloodlines."

The little girl happens to possess a strong ancestral phoenix bloodline, presenting a golden opportunity for the fire phoenix clan to rise to power.

However, because of your favoritism towards your adopted daughter, you are even willing to transplant your biological daughter's bloodline into her.

"Have her replace the little maid to help your Fire Phoenix lineage flourish. Am I wrong about that, Madam Su?"

Su Yunying could no longer bear it and asked coldly, "Is that really what you think?"

They brought me here just to extract my bloodline for Su Xuejiao, and even went so far as to plan to kill me?

Yin Jiao'e panicked completely and hurriedly explained, "No, I'm your mother, how could I do such a thing? Don't listen to that outsider's nonsense!"

"I'm just asking you, is it true?"

Su Yunying questioned sharply, her tone filled with unprecedented suppression and anger.

Yin Jiao'e avoided Su Yunying's sharp gaze and dared not look at her again.

Su Jinhao, standing to the side, quickly said, "Don't listen to his nonsense. How could we treat you like that? You're a member of the Su family. Would you rather believe an outsider?"

"An outsider?" Su Yunying scoffed. "I've known the boss for less than three years."

He has helped me a thousand times, ten thousand times more than you so-called relatives. In my heart, my eldest brother has never been an outsider!

Then, her icy gaze swept over Yin Jiao'e, and she said, word by word, "Listen to me carefully, you want to draw my blood? Don't even think about it, I will never agree!"

Su Jinhao was about to explain when Yin Jiao'e blurted out, "Yes, that's right."

You possess the ancestral bloodline of the Fire Phoenix. The reason we brought you back to the Su family is so that Xuejiao can have a bright future.

Only Xuejiao has a chance to revitalize the Fire Phoenix Clan, as long as she can join the Confucian Sage Sect.

Whether it's the Su family or the Fire Phoenix lineage, they will surely regain their former glory!

"So, you plan to use my blood to pave the way for your adopted daughter?"

"You are my child, and I have the right to decide your life, but don't worry."

"As long as you are willing to give your bloodline to Xuejiao, we will compensate you."

"Compensation? Heh..."

Su Yunying felt it was utterly absurd and laughable that this so-called family affection could be so cold and indifferent.

For the sake of an adopted daughter, would someone be willing to sacrifice the future or even the life of their own biological daughter?

Su Yunying felt a strong suffocation in her chest.

"You may leave. From this day forward, I have no further dealings with your Su family. If you dare to cause trouble again, don't blame me for turning on you!"

Yin Jiao'e knew that her relationship with Su Yunying was now completely broken, and it would be a pipe dream to try to manipulate her any further. So she and Su Jinhao left Pin Yue Ju without saying a word.

Once everyone left, Su Yunying could no longer bear it. Her eyes welled up with tears as she asked Shen Zhao, "Boss, why is this happening? Why does every so-called relative want to harm me?"

Shen Zhao comforted him, "Don't worry, with me here, no one can hurt you in the slightest."

Su Yunying shook her head: "But I still don't understand, no matter how heartless they are, am I their biological daughter or not? No matter how much they hate me, they shouldn't want to kill me, right?"

Shen Zhao thought to herself: There's a high chance you're not their biological child.

However, without concrete evidence, it is not possible to tell Su Yunying this yet.

Then a smile crept onto his lips: "What? You're not satisfied?"

Su Yunying nodded vigorously: "Yes, I am not reconciled."

"Then let's prove them wrong with our actions!"

Shen Zhao slowly got up and walked onto the empty dance floor.

"Only when you stand at a height they cannot reach will you feel deep regret for what you have done today."

They want to pave the way for their adopted daughter, don't they? Then prove to them that you, Su Yunying, are a thousand times, ten thousand times more outstanding than their precious adopted daughter.

When you trample their dignity under your feet, I believe your heart will finally find peace.

Su Yunying wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, her gaze fixed on Shen Zhao on the high platform. After a long while, she nodded gently.

Seeing Su Yunying's still pitiful appearance, Shen Zhao finally softened.

"Liang Hao".

"Brother, what's the matter?"

"You stay in the front hall and don't let anyone in before dawn."

"yes."

"Su Yunying, come with me!"

Su Yunying was taken aback; this was the first time Shen Zhao had called her by her name directly.

So he immediately followed Shen Zhao into the backyard.

Upon arriving in the backyard, Shen Zhao directly pulled out a mid-grade Heaven-rank spiritual sword from his storage ring.

Su Yunying caught it and asked blankly, "Boss, I don't know how to use a sword."

"No, you can!"

Shen Zhao's answer was resolute.

"Your marksmanship evolved from sword techniques, so your progress in swordsmanship is faster than you thought."

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