In the days following the defeat of the Ye Family, the Lin Family estate was filled with a celebratory atmosphere of victory. Yet, amidst the jubilation, Lin Chen and Su Yao quietly retreated to the study in search of a moment of peace to deeply reflect upon and summarize the fierce battle.
Inside the study, sandalwood incense curled gently into the air, and bookshelves lined the walls. Lin Chen and Su Yao sat opposite each other. Though their faces still bore a trace of post-battle fatigue, solemnity and deep contemplation predominated.
"Succeeding in defeating the Ye Family in one fell swoop is certainly a victory worth celebrating, but we must be clear in our minds that this was largely due to the formidable power lent to us by the Imperial Family and Tianyuan Sacred Land," Lin Chen initiated the silence, his voice steady and grave, echoing like a deep valley—clear and powerful.
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