Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 223 - 222: She Can Nod and Speak at the Same Time
The former owner of this Secret Realm was indeed treacherous.
With the two arrays ahead as obstacles, if one can surpass them, it signifies a considerable understanding of the Path of Array.
Thus, deliberately setting up an Array Hub as a lure.
In reality, there’s a trap lying in ambush at that place.
These things are intentionally so, truly vicious.
Seeing the trap revealed, Mu Zhiwei frowned slightly, feeling somewhat relieved.
She also understood that Shen Han had just saved her.
She then slightly bowed to Shen Han, expressing her gratitude.
Although Mu Zhiwei doesn’t like to speak, she is reasonable and doesn’t cause trouble without reason.
Just now pulling on her sleeve was not an intentional offense.
Seeing this, Shen Han nodded in return, saying, "No need to thank me."
Hearing Shen Han’s response of no need for thanks made Mu Zhiwei even more embarrassed.
The one expressing gratitude had not yet spoken, and someone else responded...
Her pretty face seemed even more awkward...
The three continued deeper inside, Shen Han remained as accurate as before.
Many hidden Array Hubs were found by Shen Han.
This journey also allowed Shen Han to witness the function of arrays.
Judging from the arrays seen in this Secret Realm, their function was mostly to bring some negative effects to the enemy.
This was essentially a restraining role.
For example, delay, immobilization, dizziness, weakness, etc...
At least along this path, no arrays with direct offensive effects were encountered.
As they continued deeper, Mu Zhiwei’s eyes sparkled more and more.
Visiting this place, even if nothing was gained in the end, she felt she had profited greatly.
In this Secret Realm, she saw many array techniques she had never seen before.
Especially the hidden Array Hub method, which was truly hard to imagine.
Also, a method of intertwining two arrays.
Generally, arrays cannot be arranged intertwined.
Even slight overlapping usually results in an overriding effect.
Which could also render both arrays ineffective.
But the owner of this Secret Realm had an extraordinary method to make two arrays function simultaneously.
As they ventured further inside.
Dean Tianyi could swear he had explored Secret Realms all his life and never had it been this easy.
Shen Han’s knowledge of mechanisms and traps surpassed that of an academy dean...
The most intricate mechanism in the deepest part was unraveled in just a few two-hours.
Concealed within were four Jade Pendants.
The four Jade Pendants were clear and translucent, and when touched, they felt warm and smooth.
Through the jade surface, there seemed to be an array hidden within.
After some time, under Shen Han’s concentration, he finally deciphered the inscriptions.
The four Jade Pendants had similar orange inscriptions, [Jade Artifact for Calming and Protection].
Shen Han gently picked one up and handed the Jade Pendants to the dean and Mu Zhiwei.
The orange inscriptions seemed peculiar, and their effect was not very clear.
The dean held the Jade Pendant, examining it, thinking it was excellent, yet he truly couldn’t understand its use.
Beside him, Mu Zhiwei, looking at the Jade Pendant, her expression grew more solemn.
She had delved into the Path of Array, and had only heard of such treasures from books.
She hadn’t imagined she would one day touch one with her own hands.
"Senior Sister Mu, do you understand the mystery of this Jade?"
"In the center of this Jade...a very small array is set up...
The array is normally useless...
But if the bearer falls into other arrays...this Jade Pendant can resist the issues caused by those arrays."
Mu Zhiwei spoke haltingly and quietly.
But Shen Han and Dean Tianyi understood.
These Jade Pendants were likely designed to resist the negative effects caused by arrays.
Since arrays don’t recognize anyone; once an array is set, if you step into its range,
the array will certainly act on you, as it has no owner.
Carrying this Jade Pendant naturally offers resistance to the negative effects of arrays.
Hearing these effects, Shen Han was faintly delighted.
Indeed, such effects were worthy of the orange inscriptions.
There were four in total, and only three people here, so the division was clear.
After taking out the Jade Pendants, the three continued to explore within this Secret Realm.
The surrounding walls seemed to be engraved with many patterns, complex and strangely mysterious.
Even someone like Mu Zhiwei, who had studied the Path of Array for years, lacked understanding.
They seemed like arrays but also seemed not to be.
Mu Zhiwei’s brows furrowed slightly, apparently feeling puzzled and uncomfortable.
Shen Han wasn’t concerned with these, directly taking out paper and pen, starting to copy all the patterns from the walls.
With his ability to extract inscriptions, he had no fear of the difficulty of these patterns.
As long as they were useful and valuable, no matter the difficulty, it didn’t matter.
Seeing Shen Han copying them, Mu Zhiwei pondered for a moment, following Shen Han, and copied the patterns herself.
Even if she didn’t understand today, it might be due to insufficient depth.
In the future, with more insight, she might understand them at a glance.
After finishing the copying, the three finally left the Secret Realm.
They had entered at midday, and by the time they emerged, it was already 7:00 AM the next day.
Shen Han took out some dried food, sharing it with the dean and Mu Zhiwei.
Mu Zhiwei hesitated for a moment before taking it, nibbling the dried food.
The three returned to the mountain peak they had been at earlier, resting at the edge.
As Dean Tianyi ate the dried food, he couldn’t help but glance at Shen Han.
"Tell me, how did you manage to do all that?
Those Array Hubs and mechanisms were extremely well-hidden, how did you discover them all?"
Upon hearing this, Shen Han didn’t hesitate, coming up with an excuse.
"Just felt there were some inconsistencies with those areas, just felt something was off there..."
Faced with Shen Han’s explanation, Dean Tianyi was a bit skeptical.
But beside him, Mu Zhiwei looked at Shen Han seriously.
"You...could be a destined Array Master...
Like my elder brother, he often can identify the location of an Array Hub at a glance..."
Mu Zhiwei spoke in a small voice, but it was clear.
Seeing her willing to speak voluntarily, a hint of joy appeared on Dean Tianyi’s face.
Of course, this hint of joy was also for Shen Han’s talent in arrays.
A destined Array Master sounded quite remarkable.
"How about this? Shen Han, you should stay here and learn from Senior Sister Mu.
After all, our Tianyi Academy doesn’t have a teacher who is proficient in the Path of Array.
Upon return, no one else can guide you."
Shen Han glanced at Mu Zhiwei.
In human interactions, not agreeing immediately is essentially a refusal.
Shen Han did not want to force anyone.
But this time, Mu Zhiwei nodded and even said a word: "Okay..."
She could nod and speak too!
Seeing this, Dean Tianyi was somewhat excited, happy for his old friend!
