Chapter 001: The Abandoned Young Master

Standing by a river that runs through the city, watching several people approaching, Henry Shaw bit his lip, trying his best to appear calm.

Was he really about to leave the family?

Henry Shaw felt deeply unwilling.

However, when he thought of the situation of the Shang family, Henry Shaw felt an overwhelming force pressing down on him, making it hard to breathe. Facing such a powerful family, he had no strength to resist at all.

Many people think that cultivation is nothing more than something from novels, fictional and nonexistent. As a direct descendant of the Shang family, Henry Shaw knew very well that there is indeed a world of cultivation on Earth. The hidden clans on Earth are unknown to the public, but they more or less influence secular society.

The Shang family is one such ancient hidden clan. Henry Shaw only knew it was related to the ancient Shang dynasty; as for its more distant history, he was unaware.

Whenever he thought of the Shang family's power, resources, and their cultivation practices, a sense of loss would well up in Henry Shaw's heart.

The Shang family's ancestor is a Foundation Establishment stage expert, one of the top existences on Earth. The family also has many Qi Refining experts, and talented descendants keep emerging.

The reason the Shang family has lasted so long is because of a strict rule: if a descendant cannot draw Qi into their body before the age of eighteen, they must leave the family, never to return, never to claim to be of the Shang family, and never to receive any help from the family. This rule constantly motivates the descendants to strive forward. In modern society, the Shang family has become a colossal presence.

Looking at the young man approaching with a face full of smugness, Henry Shaw felt very upset. The newcomer was Harold Shaw, his long-time rival.

Originally, he was the direct young master, while the other was from a branch family, always suppressed by him. But unexpectedly, the other had a second-grade dantian, while he himself had a grade-less dantian. The other had already drawn Qi into his body, while he still felt nothing.

"Young Master Hao, hehe, Young Master Hao, we meet again, hahahahaha..."

Harold Shaw's eyes were cold, but he laughed loudly, his tone full of mockery.

Henry Shaw understood in his heart that this guy was here for revenge today.

With a laugh, Harold Shaw continued, "You got the family's notice, right? Oh, I forgot to mention, we've already frozen your accounts and such, and all the money you saved has been taken away, hehe..."

"Since it's the family's rule, there's nothing more to say!"

Knowing the other's intentions, Henry Shaw naturally wouldn't argue. He knew that leaving the family and losing access to its resources was now a foregone conclusion.

Harold Shaw was obviously very pleased with himself. Looking at Henry Shaw, he said, "Haha, from now on, we're worlds apart, Young Master Hao! Hehe, so what if you're a direct descendant? The ancient Shang family values rules. From now on, you're nothing. Oh, I heard your fiancée's family came to break off the engagement because you couldn't draw Qi into your body. Sigh, such a beauty! Too bad she'll end up in someone else's arms!" As he spoke, he even smacked his lips.

"You!" Henry Shaw's fists clenched tightly, his expression changing.

A beautiful woman's image flashed through Henry Shaw's mind. Although there were no real feelings between them, thinking of this made him feel bad.

Looking at Harold Shaw, Henry Shaw realized that this guy was trying to provoke him and probably wanted to do him harm today.

Seeing that Henry Shaw didn't show much reaction, Harold Shaw frowned and said, "Oh, I almost forgot to tell you—your little sister is almost grown up. When I get the chance, I'll take her as my concubine. Just thinking about pressing your beautiful little sister beneath me excites me, hahahahaha..."

Henry Shaw couldn't hold back any longer. The thought of enduring it vanished, and he threw a punch.

"Die!"

Seeing Henry Shaw finally enraged, Harold Shaw's eyes lit up with delight. He raised his hand and punched straight at Henry Shaw's dantian.

Thud!

Henry Shaw was sent flying by the punch, unable to stand up.

The other had already drawn Qi into his body and possessed true Qi, while Henry Shaw attacked with ordinary strength—the outcome was inevitable.

"Harold Shaw!" one of the middle-aged men said in a deep voice. If he hadn't lessened Harold Shaw's force just now, Henry Shaw would probably have been killed.

Glancing at Henry Shaw and seeing his ashen face, Harold Shaw's eyes flashed coldly as he said, "Fine, for Uncle Clark's sake, I won't make things difficult for you today."

The middle-aged man shot a pill into Henry Shaw's mouth, looked at him, and shook his head, saying, "Henry Shaw, take care of yourself!"

"Heh, going against me? Courting death!"

With that, Harold Shaw led his people away.