Chapter 41: Soul nourishing herbs (1/2)

”But what is the problem with this Ming family? Why are they targeting my Zhan family?”, Zhan Chen asked with a hint of confusion in his eyes.

”Have you forgotten about the identity of your grand father? He is the supreme general of this kingdom”, Shen Ruyan replied.

Zhan Chen nodded his head as he grasped the underlying meaning of Shen Ruyan's words. ”So, the meaning of your words is grandfather has some problems with this Ming family?”, Zhan Chen's eyes lit up as he spoke about a possibility. He looked towards Shen Ruyan to validate his conjecture.

”You are right. The Ming family has enmity with your grandfather and it is not a small one”, Shen Ruyan nodded her head.

”What happened exactly?”, Zhan Chen furrowed his brows and looked at Shen Ruyan. He could understand the earlier meaning of Shen Ruyan's words. As a family of generals, it was inevitable for the Zhan family to have some enemies. But he still wanted to find out the exact reason for Ming family's action.

Twelve years ago, Golden sun kingdom has attacked the Redcloud kingdom. The leader of the Golden sun kingdom was a member of the Ming family. Your grandfather has managed to fend off the attack of the Golden sun kingdom at that time. He had achieved it by heavily injuring the leader of the opposition army who was a Ming family member.

”That person was an important member of the Ming family. The current patriarch of the Ming family is his son”, Shen Ruyan spoke.

Zhan Chen nodded his head and thought for a moment. ”Ok, now I know what to do”, he spoke in an indifferent tone but there was an icy coldness hidden in his eyes.

”What are you planning to do?”, Shen Ruyan asked in a worried tone. Zhan Chen didn't say anything. He took a look at the distant sky from the window. ”A mere Ming family dare to attack my family. Looks like I have to take action earlier than I have thought”, Zhan Chen thought inside his mind as a cold glint appeared in his eyes.

”Please don't think of revenge for now. Endure for a while. Ming family is many times stronger than your Zhan family”, Shen Ruyan spoke after seeing the cold look of Zhan Chen.

Zhan Chen retracted his gaze and glanced at the worried look of Shen Ruyan. A never before felt warmth spread to his heart.

He stretched his hand towards the face of Shen Ruyan. He caressed her silky black hair and combed them a little. ”Ruyan, don't worry. I will not be reckless. Moreover, I have no planning to take action on the Ming family immediately”, he spoke with a gentle tone.

The worried heart of Shen Ruyan calmed down she heard the voice of Zhan Chen. She looked at the gentle gaze of Zhan Chen and a strange calmness appeared in her heart.

She saw the tender gaze of Zhan Chen and her worries disappeared gradually. A blush appeared on her face as she avoided the eyes of Zhan Chen.

”Ruyan, is their any soul nourishing herbs available in the Firecloud treasure pavilion?”, Zhan Chen looked at Shen Ruyan.

”There should be some but why are you asking?”, Shen Ruyan asked in a confused manner. Soul nourishing herbs were very rare and generally the powerful warriors above the True essence realm required them. Zhan Chen was only a Meridian opening realm cultivator. So, Shen Ruyan felt confused after hearing the question of Zhan Chen.

”Great, I really need them. Please send someone to fetch them after we eat our launch”, Zhan Chen spoke. Shen Ruyan nodded her head but a hint curiousity appeared in her eyes.

Zhan Chen kept talking with Shen Ruyan for some time. Half an hour later, the two pretty maids Ling'er and Su'er returned with some good looking dishes.

Zhan Chen and Shen Ruyan started eating and both of the maids waited in a corner without making any noise. Zhan Chen could feel their sneaky gazes on him but he didn't react to them because his mind was preoccupied with the matter of Zhan family.