Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

“So, all those rumors that have been circulating are true…”

Thinking about this, Yue Bugong couldn’t help but let out a self-mocking laugh.

“Repayment, repayment…

Zheng Changnian was nurtured in Cangxuan Valley for over ten years.

Without a word, he left with Nangong Jin.

And this Shen Han, how long has he been in the Star Tower? Not even half a year.

Who exactly is repaying the sect for its nurturing…”

Now, the more outstanding Shen Han performs, the more regret Yue Bugong feels in his heart.

“Spread this news to others as well.

Let’s see what they think.”

Yue Bugong’s face was grim as he waved his hand, signaling the person before him to leave.

In the past, when Shen Han embarrassed Cangxuan Valley in front of other Sect Leaders, Yue Bugong was only angry but not regretful.

But now, the more he thought about it, the more regretful he became.

Particularly, after carefully nurturing someone as useless as Zheng Changnian.

In the small courtyard on the east side, this news was specially relayed to them, according to Yue Bugong’s instructions.

Ying Jiu, who previously expressed her dissatisfaction in front of so many people,

left to travel for two months, only to return in embarrassment.

Considering she was a descendant of the Grand Elder, nobody chastised her.

Upon learning about Shen Han’s current strength and status,

Ying Jiu felt stifled and a bit upset, wondering why someone would purposely tell her this.

But now she dared not throw a tantrum and leave Cangxuan Valley again.

She gradually realized that the sect no longer doted on her the same way.

After the Zheng Changnian incident, Cangxuan Valley seemed to be trying to change.

Presumably, they were scared by a traitor like Zheng Changnian.

The other sects in the Northern Three Domains currently envy the Star Tower,

but they merely envy them and do not feel the deep regret that Cangxuan Valley does.

Cangxuan Valley indeed could discard treasures granted by the heavens.

Claiming they don’t regret it is impossible.

…

Traveling east from Snow Mountain House, less than two hundred miles,

in the mountains lies the territory of the Jun Family.

After Yao Wanning’s parents made their decision, they also conveyed the message to the Jun Family.

Snow Mountain House is a coalition built from multiple families.

Among them, the Yao Family is the most esteemed, with the Jun Family, Tan Family, and Luo Family ranking below them.

The four families have deep ties and intermarry frequently.

Although the Yao Family holds power, the interests between the families remain somewhat aligned.

A middle-aged woman walked into the courtyard with a frown.

“Wumo, you’ve been in contact with Wanning for over a year now, right?

Why is it so difficult to win over a little girl?”

As she spoke, the middle-aged woman tossed some letters.

The letters contained information about Shen Han.

“Take a look, the Yao Family said that now Yao Wanning seems interested in this man.

Look at yourself, do you have any shame?

A disciple from the Outer Domain can capture Yao Wanning’s heart.

Yet you, Jun Wumo, can’t manage it.”

Faced with this rebuke, Jun Wumo remained silent.

He simply accepted it, his expression unchanging.

“Find a way to deal with him, the people of the Yao Family still favor you.

But as for Wanning, you know how she is—she’s rebellious.

The more you persuade her, the more she defies.

So find an opportunity to eliminate Shen Han.

He has some connection with the Celestial Sword Sect, but he’s not a disciple there.

Handling him shouldn’t be difficult if the opportunity arises.”

The middle-aged woman finished speaking and left, unconcerned if Jun Wumo agreed.

After she left for quite some time, Jun Wumo slowly got up and walked to the entrance of the courtyard.

Gazing at the mountain scenery, it seemed as if yesterday was lushly green, while today it has become withered yellow.

A gust of wind blew, carrying a falling leaf over.

Jun Wumo reached out to catch it, the withered leaf, having lost its purpose, could only be used as kindling.

As he contemplated, a capable woman with a ponytail emerged from the house.

Wearing a suit of activewear, she carried a large bow on her back,

a bow seemingly bigger than her by twofold.

“Young Master, must you marry that Yao Family girl?”

“Qingyun, how many years have you been by my side?”

“Fourteen years…”

At the mention of fourteen years, the woman named Qingyun felt a bit dazed.

If it weren’t for Jun Wumo’s reminder, she might have forgotten she had been by his side for so long.

“Fourteen years, you should know what I intend to do.

Furthermore, you should not call me Young Master anymore, just call me Wumo.

You are now the Direct Disciple of Immortal Bow, have the pride to match it.

To call me ’Young Master’ is to lower your status.

If the lord Immortal Bow hears, he might think less of you in his heart.”

Jun Wumo spoke gently, with a hint of concern in his eyes.

“Qingyun doesn’t care about such things. Without the Young Master’s protection, Qingyun would have frozen to death along the roadside long ago.

If the master is offended, then expel me from the sect.”

“Nonsense, don’t speak such drivel.

The lord Immortal Bow holds a future full of promise.

Throw those foolish thoughts out of your mind and focus on cultivating under the lord Immortal Bow.”

Seeing Jun Wumo’s worried expression, a gentle smile appeared at the corner of Qingyun’s mouth.

This must be a sign of care.

“Qingyun, is the lord Immortal Bow taking you to this year’s mountain treasure hunt?”

Hearing this, Qingyun nodded.

“The master has instructed me to prepare well, so I will definitely go to this year’s mountain treasure hunt.

Will that person also attend?”

Qingyun pointed to the letters, referring to the person mentioned in them.

Indeed, it was Shen Han mentioned in the letters.

Handing the letters to Qingyun, Jun Wumo found a chair in the courtyard and sat down.

“This Shen Han mentioned in the letters is a disciple of a sect called Star Tower.

It should be a sect in the Northern Outer Domain.

If you get the chance, keep an eye on him, Qingyun.”

Qingyun nodded, making a mental note of it.

“Don’t worry, Young Master. I’ll find a way to embarrass him in public and start planning as soon as I return.”

Hearing this, Jun Wumo shook his head.

“Does the Young Master want to personally take action?

To personally defeat him and show it to Yao Wanning?”

Seeing Jun Wumo shake his head, Qingyun’s speculation was…

Upon hearing this, Jun Wumo’s face showed a hint of a wry smile.

He tapped her on the head.

“You read too many worldly plays, your Young Master isn’t that pedantic.

Should it be said that I, Jun Wumo, need to use him to demonstrate my strength?”

Qingyun pouted and acknowledged with an ’oh’.

“This Shen Han from an Outer Domain sect, even if I beat him, eliminate him,

it won’t add any prestige to my name, Jun Wumo.”