Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

In the courtyard, Shen Han and Dean Tianyi are still chatting leisurely.

“Regarding those matters between you and Shen Ye, there are many rumors among Great Wei’s common folk right now.

These rumors basically fall into two categories: one saying you assassinated your brother to seize the Shen Family’s assets.

The other says you were persecuted and had to retaliate.

No matter how these whispers go, the feud between you and Shen Ye is certainly deep.

Now that you’re back in Great Wei, you must be careful in your actions.

Luo Zuchen doesn’t dare openly enter Great Wei’s borders, but he’s an Immortal Realm expert.

If he goes crazy, it would still be very dangerous.

We cannot let what happened two years ago happen again.”

As he spoke, a heavy expression crossed Dean Tianyi’s face.

One cannot be lucky all the time. Shen Han was fortunate to escape danger once, but surviving again won’t be so easy.

Upon hearing this, Shen Han nodded, acknowledging he understood.

For Shen Han, he is actually waiting for Luo Zuchen to go mad.

Waiting for him to make a move against him.

Returning to Great Wei while concealing his advancement to the Immortal Realm was part of a trap set for Luo Zuchen.

It’s not easy to make an Immortal Realm expert meet his end.

The enhanced senses of an Immortal Realm expert make ambushes and assassinations less effective.

Luo Zuchen’s recovery is amazing, merely injuring him, even heavily, doesn’t mean much.

However, when Luo Zuchen aims for his life and makes an all-out attack,

This is the moment when taking his life is most opportune.

By concealing his strength, he waits for Luo Zuchen to come.

Upon hearing Shen Han still lives, Luo Zuchen is likely plotting against him by now.

After resting a day in Anyang City, Shen Han also gave one of the two Golden Profound Pills he had brought along to Dean Tianyi.

Shen Han said this pill could further boost Immortal Realm Second Grade.

Receiving the pill, Dean Tianyi’s face showed a pleased smile.

He considered the pill as Shen Han’s kind gesture, though only as such.

What kind of pill could have such mystical efficacy, further enhancing Immortal Realm Second Grade?

At least Dean Tianyi, who has read extensively, has never heard of such a pill.

After stepping into Immortal Realm Second Grade, Dean Tianyi scarcely knows what comes next.

How could a pill possibly aid him further?

Of course, Dean Tianyi kept these thoughts to himself, not voicing them out.

It’s already excellent for academy students to have concerns for him.

After resting for two days in Anyang City, Shen Han decided to return to Capital City Academy with Dean Tianyi.

Though Yun Shuang and Cailing were reluctant, they grudgingly agreed.

Boarding Dean Tianyi’s luxurious carriage, Shen Han and Dean Tianyi headed towards the Capital City.

The academy’s major competition is supposed to be mid-next month, not too far away.

After about two days of travel, Shen Han and Dean Tianyi finally returned to the academy.

Shen Han returned to the small courtyard where he had lived before.

After two years, the courtyard was still kept for him.

However, Chai Haifu and the other two no longer lived here.

Then Shen Han went to see Mr. Zhong Nan.

From him, he learned that Chai Haifu and the others had each returned to their hometowns.

Their talent and strength were somewhat ordinary, and progress had been slow.

The fact they reached Peak of Grade Seven was already satisfying.

Returning to a small city at the edge of their hometowns, having Peak of Grade Seven strength is considered middle to upper class, enough for a decent life.

Upon hearing this, Shen Han had nothing more to say.

If they could live well, he would naturally be happy for them.

At Tianyi Academy, Shen Han would still converse daily with the academy’s teachers.

Talking about what happened over the past two years.

The academy’s major competition is about four days away.

But today, Dean Tianyi received some news.

He immediately came to Shen Han.

In the courtyard, Shen Han poured a cup of tea for the dean.

Spring had lasted quite a while, and the weather was beginning to warm up.

“I just got the news, there’s a change in this year’s academy major competition.

Luo Changping went to visit His Holiness, there’s a change in the competition content.”

Dean Tianyi looked displeased, clearly irked by the change.

Shen Han was indifferent; a change in the competition content was of little concern.

Seeing Shen Han’s nonchalance, Dean Tianyi frowned.

He proceeded to explain: “Originally, this competition was about dueling among disciples.

But yesterday, Luo Changping visited His Holiness, to have Shen Ye participate in this academy competition.

Not as a student, but to have Shen Ye become the examiner.

All academy students must first engage Shen Ye.

If none can defeat Shen Ye, it means everyone must at least spar with him.

The score will be based on how long they last against Shen Ye, with this determining the final ranking.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Han couldn’t help but laugh.

“If Shen Ye becomes the chief examiner, wouldn’t he easily manipulate the competition results?

He could exert full effort against others and show leniency towards those he favors.

If this is the case, Shen Ye would decide which academy wins?”

“I explained this to His Holiness too, but His Holiness just wouldn’t listen this time.

“I have no idea what Luo Changping said to His Holiness to make her agree to this proposal.”

On this matter, Shen Han understood quite clearly.

“If nothing unexpected happens, she must be coming for me.

The Shen Family is holding an internal evaluation, which I declined outright.

Perhaps she can’t face me in the family evaluation, so she wants to use this academy competition to deal with me.”

Dean Tianyi nodded.

These words made sense; this was likely the reason.

Shen Ye’s intention was to confront Shen Han and then strike ruthlessly.

“Since he wants to do this, Shen Han, you just don’t participate in this competition. Let’s see what he plans to do.”

Upon hearing this, Shen Han waved his hand dismissively.

“Refusing this time, he’ll just come looking for trouble again next time. Might as well solve it now.

Besides, the academy competition is a public spectacle.

Without using some tricks, does he really think he’s that great?”

Shen Han spoke softly.

Fourth Grade strength, I wonder where he found the courage to be so confident.

“Shen Han, Shen Ye’s strength has now recovered; don’t underestimate him…”

“Dean, you can rest assured, I’m no embroidered pillow, letting others bully me.”

Seeing Shen Han’s determination, Dean Tianyi eventually nodded.

After all, two years ago, Shen Han had defeated Shen Ye.

Two years later, Shen Ye might not necessarily win.

The news of the changes in the academy competition quickly spread throughout the Capital City.

Many people actually guessed it.

The reason Shen Ye came to participate in this academy competition was to deal with Shen Han.

After all, Shen Ye was already twenty-seven years old—this age exceeded the age limit for the academy competition.

Even then, he insisted on participating, obviously using this opportunity to strike Shen Han hard, avenging the broken leg from years ago.

In this regard, the whole Capital City was rife with speculation.

With one day left before the academy competition.

Dean Tianyi came to find Shen Han again.

The topic was still about Shen Ye.

Yesterday, Shen Ye had already arrived at the Capital City, staying at Mountain Sea Academy.

Although Luo Zuchen was convicted and expelled from Mountain Sea Academy.

Shen Ye, however, had no direct reason to be expelled from the academy.

At the academy, Shen Ye sparred with the current strongest disciple of Mountain Sea Academy, Wang Shanlin.

Wang Shanlin was two years older than Shen Ye and had always been stronger.

But in yesterday’s sparring, the two were evenly matched.

Neither exerted full strength, but it was enough to reveal some issues.

Shen Ye had truly recovered, and his strength was even greater than it was two years ago.

A broken leg had enhanced Shen Ye’s mental state.

“Shen Han, various reports suggest that Shen Ye’s strength has not only recovered but has also surpassed his state from two years ago.

Old man thinks…”

Shen Han knew Dean Tianyi was trying to persuade him again, but in Shen Han’s view, there was no need to shy away from Shen Ye’s provocation.

Seeing Shen Han unyielding, Dean Tianyi could only give up.

The Martial Arts Arena at the academy was being arranged today.

Hongtai Academy, slightly distant from the Capital City, had already arrived.

Currently, five academies were participating in the academy competition.

Since Shen Han’s disappearance two years ago, Tianyi Academy had nearly always placed last.

With shallow capital and lacking in depth, the academy’s development was really challenging.

The academy competition wouldn’t prevent others from viewing the event.

In the Capital City, the annual academy competition was quite a draw.

In the year Shen Han participated for the first time, as the venue was set outside the city, there were actually fewer spectators.

This year, Tianyi Academy set the venue right within the academy.

With less hassle preparing, it’s also more convenient for the citizens of the Capital City to view.

Because of the rivalry between Shen Han and Shen Ye, this year’s competition already attracted many spectators.

Nearby sects and influential figures arranged for attendees to watch.

Though Shen Han is not yet old enough, if he develops in the future, he could influence the political landscape.

Especially the Prince whom Shen Han supports, who might gain significant support.

Of course, if in this competition, Shen Ye performs exceptionally well before the public.

Then Shen Ye could also be highly praised again.

After experiencing a calamity, Shen Ye matured more, rising a notch in every aspect.

Due to these reasons, interest in this academy competition was more than double compared to the previous two years.

A night passed.

Before 7:00 AM, citizens of the Capital City had already rushed to Tianyi Academy’s Martial Arts Arena.

Securing excellent spots just for a better view of the competition.

At 7:15 AM, representatives from all five academies had arrived.

Tianyi Academy’s Martial Arts Arena had been re-arranged and people from each academy took their respective places.

The once sparsely populated arena was now packed full.

Shen Han stood among the crowd from Tianyi Academy.

Those who came to observe the competition upon entering the arena first turned their heads to look at Shen Han.

This young genius who had disappeared for two years was believed to have long died.

Unexpectedly, Shen Han was still alive and returned unharmed.