Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

Only a few days left until Qianmu Fan’s birthday.

Xing Yonghai noticed that Shen Han often did not heed advice and did not return to the bamboo building on time.

He already wanted to punish Shen Han severely, to properly discipline him.

Aside from establishing rules, it was also to vent his own anger.

Hesitating between actions, he thought there were only a few days left.

He decided to endure a little longer and send Shen Han to Wen Ranran in a box.

His task would then be complete.

After Qianmu Fan’s birthday banquet ended, it would not be too late for Xing Yonghai to take action.

Upon nightfall, around 7:00 PM.

When Xing Yonghai arrived, he found that Shen Han was not there again.

After finishing his tasks, he waited until 9 p.m.

At the end of 9 p.m., Shen Han leisurely returned.

When passing in front of Xing Yonghai, Shen Han did not glance at him at all.

It was as if he did not exist.

"Senior Brother Xing, this bastard is a bit too arrogant, doesn’t greet you, and even acts like he didn’t see you."

Beside him, a servant disciple instigated.

Others showed great respect towards Xing Yonghai, fawning like dogs in front of him.

Yet Shen Han behaved this way, which others could not bear.

Being servant disciples as well, why could Shen Han act like this and not be a dog?

Hearing this, Xing Yonghai’s eyes became even more sinister.

"Starting tomorrow, you will follow him.

Qianmu Fan’s birthday banquet is in a few days, and no problems can occur now.

After this matter is resolved, he will understand the cost of his arrogance.

What I will make him taste will not be spared in the least."

Xing Yonghai spoke coldly, imagining the miserable state Shen Han would be in then.

"You all, make sure to keep a close watch on him.

The box should be crafted by tomorrow.

At the latest, by the night before the birthday banquet, he will be stuffed inside.

You only need to follow for two days at most.

After the birthday banquet, I, Xing, will give you the promised benefits.

Be vigilant; if anything slips, don’t blame Xing for administering punishment."

"Thank you, Senior Brother Xing!"

Upon hearing the word "benefit," the servant disciples couldn’t help but smile.

In fact, Xing Yonghai had already enlisted the help of fellow sect members to secretly monitor Shen Han.

If Shen Han escaped, it would be quite troublesome for him.

Having a few servant disciples follow was merely an added precaution.

The night passed.

Shen Han prepared to leave early.

The few who received Xing Yonghai’s task yesterday wanted to keep Shen Han from leaving the bamboo building.

Not going anywhere ensures he won’t go missing.

They feared Shen Han might flee at the last minute.

If such a thing happened, the responsibility would likely fall on them.

Unfortunately, they lacked strength to stop him.

After just washing marrow, their skills couldn’t even restrain Shen Han’s aura.

In the end, they chose to follow him.

Seeing Shen Han enter the Book Collection Pavilion of Thick Earth Tower, they simply waited at the entrance.

Their time, as servant disciples, was worthless.

Monitoring Shen Han’s whereabouts was quite appropriate.

The Book Collection Pavilion had no other exits, and guarding the entrance meant nothing could go wrong.

Qianmu Fan’s birthday is the day after tomorrow.

Which means, by tomorrow night, Shen Han will be locked in that box.

They had only a little more than a day to wait patiently.

During the day until nightfall at 7:00 PM, Shen Han emerged from inside.

When the servant disciples looked at Shen Han, their faces were filled with jealousy.

Being able to stay inside the Book Collection Pavilion for so long indicated Shen Han was quite wealthy.

Also servant disciples, they dared not squander like that.

Yet, upon reflection, it dawned on them.

Was Shen Han using his contribution points like this as a ploy to escape?

Using up all his points and then leaving Five Immortals City?!

The more they thought about it, the more possible it seemed. After some discussion, the servant disciples went to find Xing Yonghai under the cover of night.

The crafted box should be complete by Noon tomorrow.

Since it was to hold a person, even a slight flaw could make it untenable.

Xing Yonghai took their words more seriously.

He instructed them not to rest tonight and to follow him closely.

Tomorrow, Xing Yonghai would call two Outer Sect disciples to assist.

If Shen Han was uncooperative, they would still be able to stuff him inside.

Forcing someone into such a box to be humiliated,

few could tolerate such an act.

At dawn, Shen Han, as usual, headed straight to the Book Collection Pavilion at Thick Earth Tower.

The tracking servant disciples kept watch at the pavilion entrance.

At this moment, in Qianmu Fan’s courtyard.

Since last night, servants have been decorating and embellishing.

Even among the direct disciples, there were disparities in treatment.

Qianmu Fan, having broken seven seals, was a rare direct disciple.

His potential and future seemed more promising than other direct disciples.

Moreover, there was another crucial reason.

Qianmu Fan was not from the Southern Heaven Continent, lacking any family backing; he was a solitary figure.

Wen Ranran was close to him now, but it was far from established.

Everything was still uncertain.

In Five Immortals City, there wasn’t just one influential force.

Against external enemies, everyone unites as one.

But internally, there is still much rivalry and comparison.

To be honest, many factions want to recruit Qianmu Fan into their fold.

If Qianmu Fan hadn’t aligned with Wen Ranran.

The influence on Wen Ranran’s faction could have been significant.

Qianmu Fan was brought into Five Immortals City by Wen Ranran, with this relationship already in place, yet still couldn’t recruit him...

After all, Qianmu Fan is a genius who has unlocked seven bindings.

Other factions likely still want to try again.

Even if recruitment fails, at least they can form a good relationship.

This is precisely why Qianmu Fan’s birthday banquet tomorrow will be quite lively.

Wen Ranran has been preparing for tomorrow since morning.

Trying on one garment after another.

Having the maid by her side take a good look, to see which outfit suits her best.

Meanwhile, Xing Yonghai’s prepared box is also completely ready.

Initially, he thought it wouldn’t take long, but unexpectedly, it dragged on until now.

But it’s not a big problem, as long as the gift is delivered before 7:00 AM tomorrow, there will be no issue.

At this moment, the exquisite box has been placed in front of the bamboo courtyard.

Many servant disciples saw this, with a sneer on their faces.

Their days are quite tough.

But in comparison, Shen Han still has to be packed in a box and sent over for others to humiliate.

Recalling earlier, Shen Han was always so arrogant in front of Xing Yonghai.

Much more wanton than these servant disciples.

So, in the eyes of many servant disciples, they’ve long wanted to see Shen Han suffer and endure hardships.

The box is ready, it just lacks a person.

Xing Yonghai and two outer sect disciples have already arrived in front of the Book Collection Pavilion in Thick Earth Tower.

At the door, three servant disciples have been guarding here all along.

Today is the last day of their task, and with only a few more two-hour periods, they naturally were particularly diligent.

"Is Shen Han inside?"

"In response to Senior Brother Xing, around 7:00 AM, Shen Han went in and hasn’t come out since.

We’ve been guarding the door the entire time, there’s absolutely no negligence."

The servant disciples were very confident.

Due to its special nature, the Book Collection Pavilion only allows entry and exit from one entrance.

Trying to leave through a window, the other stationed experts would intercept and stop Shen Han.

"Good, after this task is done, your rewards won’t be lacking."

After speaking, Xing Yonghai went in to look for Shen Han.

The Book Collection Pavilion is a very special place, unless you are someone at Elder level.

Xing Yonghai did not have the authority to make the Book Collection Pavilion actively search for Shen Han.

The pavilion is only that large, so Xing Yonghai simply decided to spend some contribution points to search for himself.

Checking the time, it was just noon, with several more two-hour periods to prepare.

Xing Yonghai entered the Book Collection Pavilion alone.

Initially, he believed Shen Han must be on the first floor.

At most, the second floor.

Going any higher, it would just waste money for a servant disciple.

As for the fourth layer, a servant disciple would need to spend double the contribution points to gain access.

Simply put, he would only search two layers.

Xing Yonghai felt confident he wouldn’t have any issues, thinking he should easily find Shen Han.

But after searching the first two layers, Shen Han was nowhere to be found.

By this time, Xing Yonghai sensed something wrong.

Gritting his teeth, he spent more contributions to go up to the third layer.

Still no one.

He went to the fourth layer, still no one...

Xing Yonghai began to panic.

Shen Han had escaped...

Initially, he overlooked that the Book Collection Pavilion actually had a basement.

Coming out from the pavilion, Xing Yonghai’s face was already showing signs of anxiety.

The more anxious he was, the more likely he was to panic.

Looking at the following servant disciples, Xing Yonghai slapped them across the face.

A tirade of anger.

These servant disciples, upon hearing that Shen Han was not inside, were also bewildered.

Xing Yonghai could care less and hurriedly went to find more fellow disciples for help.

If something went wrong with this matter, not only would he not receive any rewards.

He might also be resented by Wen Ranran.

As for those servant disciples, Xing Yonghai ordered them to keep searching the Book Collection Pavilion.

If they couldn’t find Shen Han, they were to stay at the door and not go anywhere.

After Xing Yonghai left, the people present were also puzzled.

After some discussion, they suddenly realized.

The Book Collection Pavilion had a basement, a place storing old scriptures.

Upon thinking of this, they quickly followed inside.

Going in, they indeed saw Shen Han inside.

But with just a single thought, they all fainted away.

Shen Han continued leisurely flipping through the ancient texts.

As night was about to fall, Shen Han came out of the Book Collection Pavilion.

He found an inn to stay in.

Xing Yonghai and others had already reached the outskirts of Five Immortals City.

Xing Yonghai was very smart. Before having the servant disciples tail him, he had already arranged for an outer sect disciple to monitor Shen Han.

He was worried Shen Han might get scared and escape early.

Unexpectedly, as Qianmu Fan’s birthday approached.

The servant disciples lost track, as did the one he arranged...

This was under double surveillance, yet still lost track.

The key was that on both sides, they claimed Shen Han was in the Book Collection Pavilion...