Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

Huo Yuan’s disciple, also known as Qingyun.

Yao Zhonggu mentioned, nothing would involve the Yao Family, nothing would involve the Snow Mountain House.

But Yu You came, and as soon as he opened his mouth, he brought up this.

“Sect Leader Yu, I don’t quite understand what you’re saying,” Yao said.

“Yao Xueru, you’ve lived for so many years, you should understand these principles.

Do you really think that in this world, besides you being smart, everyone else is foolish?

This Qingyun, used to be a maid by the side of a Jun Family descendant, only a few years ago was noticed by Huo Yuan.

Don’t you think, these things, we can’t find out?

The relationship between the Jun Family and your Yao Family, do I need to say it?”

Yu You spoke in a very indifferent tone, and there was no pressure released.

But the face of the Patriarch Yao was extremely serious at this moment.

He knew, at their level, some things don’t need to be spoken out loud.

But if it’s spoken, it’s a final ultimatum.

“Sect Leader Yu, please rest a little in the hall, as for the questions you’ve asked, I don’t quite have the details.

As you said, half a day, after half a day, we will give you an answer.”

With that said, Yao Xueru led the others to leave.

Yu You’s attitude made many people at Snow Mountain House dissatisfied.

But dissatisfaction, what can it do?

Some who were a bit smarter understood Yao Xueru’s attitude.

Those who weren’t bright enough were still sulking.

After the Yao Family people left, a few found a place to sit casually.

Shen Han vaguely heard some of the reasons for what had just happened.

“Senior Yuyou, were you implying just now that Qingyun attacked me at the instruction of the Snow Mountain House?”

“If not them, then who?

That Qingyun has no connection to you, and you didn’t know each other before.

For her to viciously attack you, trying to take your life, she was obviously instigated by someone.

The only ones who could order her around, besides Huo Yuan, were the people of the Jun Family.

The source has actually been found.”

Shen Han never thought that it was the people of Snow Mountain House who made Qingyun attack him.

“Let’s wait. If Yao Xueru doesn’t give a reasonable explanation, I’ll make him experience the power of the Celestial Sword Sect.”

Yu You looked calm, letting the people of Snow Mountain House suffer a bit wasn’t difficult.

They waited patiently in the courtyard, and though half a day may sound long, it was still a stretch of time.

Shen Han found a secluded place to sit down.

The people of Snow Mountain House also seemed apprehensive about approaching.

While resting, Shen Han took out a longsword.

This longsword was a gift from Senior Yi Qi at the time.

The quality of the sword was excellent, and its craftsmanship was very meticulous, being a purple trait.

After hesitating, Shen Han removed the purple trait and attached the [Longsword at Hand] orange trait to it.

Orange traits are rare and hard to come by.

When this orange trait was on the Immortal Bow, Qingyun could draw the bow and shoot with unimaginable ease.

It seemed only a slight effort was needed to unleash arrows of terrifying power.

Predictably, this trait could greatly reduce the energy and physical exertion required when using techniques.

In moments, the orange trait was already attached to the longsword.

Shen Han looked up, seeing the [Longsword at Hand].

With the orange trait attached, Shen Han grasped it, finding it much handier.

He tried lifting and wielding it with one stroke.

The sword’s edge was sharp, and the Sword Qi raced forward.

When Shen Han executed the movement, he clearly felt the effects.

The trait’s impact was significant, Shen Han felt minimal energy spent.

With a flick, he could release a Sword Qi wave.

The orange trait certainly had its merits.

With this trait, his ability to engage in prolonged conflict was greatly enhanced.

Without the Immortal Bow, it was uncertain if the Immortal Bow Mansion still held its former power.

After stowing the longsword, Shen Han wasn’t disappointed with the orange trait.

For the Forbidden Land training of Snow Mountain House, having this sword would be quite an aid.

They waited directly for five cycles.

As darkness fell, Yao Xueru and others from Snow Mountain House finally returned.

Yu You had given them time to think of or even fabricate a reason.

The matter of Qingyun attacking Shen Han during the mountain treasure hunt needed an explanation.

Apart from an explanation, there needed to be compensation.

After all, the Forbidden Land training had to proceed, and Yu You sought some benefits for Shen Han, not wanting to break relations completely with Snow Mountain House.

This was also the reason Yu You had granted them half a day.

Upon their return, Yao Xueru presented a reason.

Hearing the reason, Yu You was momentarily stunned.

The reason was that Shen Han had hit Yao Xueru’s great-granddaughter, Yao Wanning.

Yao Wanning was greatly favored in Snow Mountain House, and this fact was widely known.

Yu You had not expected to hear that Shen Han had hit Yao Wanning.

Turning to look at Shen Han and Su Jinyu, Fu Tianqi.

Only through this question and answer did the reason become clear.

Yao Wanning, being pampered since childhood, was truly uncooperative, and thus, this was a last resort.

But Yao Xueru still offered an apology.

After all, Shen Han only slightly punished Yao Wanning.

But the people from Snow Mountain House wanted Shen Han seriously injured.

To show his apology, Yao Xueru prepared many gifts, including some privileges during the training in the Forbidden Land.

With the gifts and apologies, Yu You glanced at Shen Han, and upon receiving confirmation, gave a slight nod.

Shen Han also didn’t want to dwell on such matters; whatever Yao Family, whatever Yao Wanning, he didn’t care.

What he wanted was to break into the Immortal Realm in the Forbidden Land as quickly as possible, that was his only thought.

To slightly ease everyone’s resentment, Yao Xueru then invited everyone to stay in the sect’s guest rooms, with the Forbidden Land training scheduled for the morning after next.

After waiting for a few two-hours, the attitude of the Snow Mountain House people seemed to have improved a lot.

Previously, the people of Snow Mountain House, including the household servants, had sour faces.

As if they were showing their displeasure to someone.

But now, all these servants were respectful and polite, completely different from before.

Shen Han was actually a bit anxious inside, but the Forbidden Land is not something that can be opened at will, so he naturally had to wait another day as the hosts wanted.

Settling down in the guest rooms of Snow Mountain House, Shen Han then rested his mind, preparing for the Forbidden Land training.

At this moment, in the sect’s loft of Snow Mountain House.

Several high-ranking members of the Yao Family had already gathered.

Yao Zhonggu was frowning; he was somewhat unhappy about today’s events.

In his words, it was called being servile, which was a very shameful behavior.

“Grandfather, our Snow Mountain House has not been scolded like this in so many years, right?

Today, Yu You spoke like that, and you just tolerated it?”

Yao Zhonggu furrowed his brow tightly, displeased with the matter.

“Can you not handle even this little grievance?”

Yao Xueru, upon hearing this, was also unhappy.

The heir he had designated for the family’s patriarch seemed to have such a temperament.

“It’s not that I cannot endure the grievance, but some things, once they happen the first time, will soon happen a second time.

Today, that person spoke to us condescendingly.

If this matter gets out, other sects might all treat our Snow Mountain House with the same arrogance.

By then, each year when we request things, they will all treat us with such disdain.”

Yao Xueru felt a headache coming on; it was hard enough to escape from the situation with Qingyun.

This good grandson of his, he had no idea what madness he was on about again.

“Zhonggu, do you know Yu You?”

“I did not know him before, but after seeing him, I have already asked around.

Now, I have some understanding of him.”

Yao Zhonggu spoke calmly, with a hint of disdain in his words regarding Yu You.

“Understanding? What have you understood?

Do you know Yu You’s current strength? His realm? His abilities?”

Yao Xueru hadn’t felt it before, but now, he suddenly realized that his grandson’s heart was extremely arrogant.

Even the Sect Leader of Celestial Sword Sect was looked down upon.

“Yu You’s strength should be similar to the Sect Leaders of Qianyang Palace and Tianya Tower, right.”

Should be…

Upon hearing this term, Yao Xueru couldn’t help but twitch his face slightly.

“Zhonggu, the Forbidden Land training is about to start, and I don’t have time to give you a lecture.

Moreover, concepts, once formed, are difficult to change.

But as the Patriarch of the Yao Family, I must make it clear to you here.

No matter how low or kind these upper echelon people appear, no matter how polite they are to us.

We at Snow Mountain House must still maintain the most basic respect for them.

Zhonggu, sometimes they are polite to us because we are not at their level.

We are not even worthy of normal communication with them; their politeness and kindness are a barrier they create.

You mustn’t misjudge this in your heart.

And if we really touch their core interests and see their true strength, Snow Mountain House will be on the brink of destruction.”

Yao Zhonggu furrowed his brow tightly, feeling that his grandfather’s words were somewhat exaggerated.

Yet, he couldn’t figure out any reason to refute them.

“Are they really as powerful as Grandfather says…”

Yao Xueru felt a bit helpless, but he still had to honestly guide his grandson.

“Zhonggu, do you wonder why they are large sects, occupying the best mountains and the most fertile lands?

Do you think all these were picked up or begged for?

Even if they were picked up or begged for, could they protect them without the strength to back it up?”

Yao Xueru stopped speaking after this point.

Previously, he considered his grandson to have some thoughts and be somewhat strategic.

But looking at it now, there was plenty of cleverness.

Yet great wisdom had long been overshadowed by arrogance.

“Zhonggu, reflect well, think deeply.

Unless Snow Mountain House can also produce a strong person of Yu You’s caliber, we are not qualified to stand on equal footing with them.”