Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 227 - 226: Academy Tournament

How could people be without private motives?

Tianyi Academy has been established for decades, and it’s hard to come by such an excellent student.

Damn it, your Mu Family wants to come and take him away; how could Dean Tianyi allow that?

If you want to win him over to be a son-in-law, there’s no problem.

But recruiting him to your Mu Family, that’s not okay.

Reflecting on this training experience, Dean Tianyi thought and felt somewhat shocked.

Too smooth, too fast.

Shen Han’s incredibly acute observation skills allowed him to detect almost every problem at an early stage.

This observational ability, combined with other talents.

Tianyi Academy might truly be on the rise.

The matter of Yexuan Country’s submission is almost coming to an end as well.

The younger generations of Wei Country all displayed absolute strength there.

Not to mention those significantly stronger experts.

It is said that Yexuan citizens wanted to see a comparison between Great Wei’s experts and Yexuan experts at that time.

But in the end, King Yexuan directly stepped out and said the battle between experts had too much impact.

It could easily affect people nearby, so the competition was just dismissed.

Counting the time, it should be ending soon.

After this event, it should be the Academy’s competition.

Among the four academies in the Capital City, Tianyi Academy has long been ranked last.

In some years, the difference in strength was even significant, the academy students’ strength far inferior to other academies.

And the competitions between academies can all be directly observed by everyone.

Being ranked last every year, once this reputation spreads, how many young people would still be willing to come...

Most who do come have been to other academies that refused them...

This year, it’s heard that Hongtai Academy from the west of Great Wei will also participate in this competition.

Dean Tianyi does not know why the Imperial Court made such an arrangement.

In any case, this move has indeed increased the pressure on Tianyi Academy.

If Hongtai Academy comes, and Tianyi Academy can’t even hold onto the fourth place, dropping to fifth.

That would be the most embarrassing situation.

Thinking of this, Dean Tianyi asked the attendant to notify all personally instructed students of the academy to gather at the east tower two days later.

Not for anything else, just to discuss this year’s Academy competition.

...

After these few days of research, Shen Han was already able to set up the Array initially.

At this moment, an Array with the effect of stagnation was already set around him.

If he did not carry the Jade Pendant, standing within the Array, he could clearly perceive the effect of the Array.

His feet felt like they were dragging heavy objects, even moving his feet was extremely difficult.

Shen Han tried to use his Body Technique, "Lonely Wind Snow-Treading Step," but walking was still tough.

Sensing the distance, the Array’s effect covered about twenty feet around him.

The range wasn’t large, but it was enough for him to react to an enemy.

Even if Luo Zuchen made a move against him, he wouldn’t be as slow to react as before.

And his understanding of this Array was just at the entry level; as he refines it, it would surely become more powerful.

A small achievement, Shen Han’s mood improved slightly.

He chatted with Madam Yun through sound transmission, confirming that Shen Lingsheng indeed came to Anyang City,

Finally, through negotiation, the Yun Family sold three months’ worth of Middle Grade Pills consumption to the Shen Family, in exchange for Cailing’Er’s contract.

Of course, the price was no different from that sold to other forces by the Yun Family.

But for the Shen Family, the three months’ worth of Middle Grade Pills doesn’t mean the Shen Mansion has to add some costs.

Hearing this, Shen Han was somewhat relieved.

After all, they got Cailing’Er’s contract back, setting the record straight.

After tidying up a bit, Shen Han walked towards Mr. Zhong Nan’s residence.

Before he arrived, he saw Mr. Zhong Nan resting at the small courtyard’s entrance, lightly leaning on a chair.

From his expression, he seemed to be recovering well.

Moments later, Mr. Zhong Nan noticed Shen Han too.

A smile appeared on his face, and he quickly asked the attendant to welcome the guest.

"The effect of this Vermilion Cloud Ginseng is indeed effective. After taking it, I feel much better.

It seems it won’t take a few months to heal completely."

Zhong Nan smiled, talking about his injury, he was indeed much more relaxed now.

People must have hope, and Vermilion Cloud Ginseng brought hope to Zhong Nan; naturally, his mood improved.

The two sat in the courtyard, talking about the things that happened during these days.

"I also heard that other personally instructed students were somewhat hostile to you."

Zhong Nan looked at Shen Han with some worry, unsure of how to console him.

But Shen Han wasn’t too concerned about this.

"They explained it that day; it was because of Luo Zuchen.

I can understand that, after all, who would want to provoke a madman, especially one with significant strength."

Shen Han looked calm and didn’t care much about these matters.

"The Dean told me that Luo Zuchen was injured during their encounter, needing to recuperate for at least two or three months, possibly more than four months.

So during this time, even if he wanted to, it’d be difficult for him to cause you trouble.

Take this time to concentrate on improving."

Shen Han nodded, without much to say.

In fact, now with the Array around him, walking outside the Academy, the Delayed Array’s effect.

Luo Zuchen would not necessarily succeed in ambushing him.

"By the way, did you gain anything from this external training?"

Zhong Nan didn’t want to dwell on unhappy matters and asked about the training.

In exploring the Secret Realm, Shen Han was undoubtedly unsurpassed, unmatched.

Zhong Nan had seen it once and was shocked.

Of course, he didn’t share such secrets with others.

With the Dean accompanying on this journey, safety wasn’t an issue, and the harvest was uncertain.

Hearing this, Shen Han didn’t hide anything.

He shared his gains in terms of Array setup during this journey.

Then he took out the Jade Pendant, planning to gift one to Mr. Zhong Nan.

But this time, Mr. Zhong Nan refused flatly. 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"I made no contribution this time; I, Zhong Nan, am not thick-skinned enough; I can’t accept this Jade Pendant."

"It would be better used to exchange for other valuable treasures, which would benefit you."

Seeing Mr. Zhong Nan’s firm refusal, Shen Han did not insist further.

"Regarding the Array domain, the teachers at Tianyi Academy are indeed lacking somewhat.

In the future, we might need to seek more help from the Dean, to have people from the Mu Family come and give guidance."

The two chatted for a long time, and Shen Han had dinner directly at Mr. Zhong Nan’s courtyard.

By 9:00 PM, Shen Han finally returned to his small courtyard.

Just as he returned, Chai Haifu came over.

He said Shen Lingsheng sent someone with an invite to meet at the Immortal Jade Tavern, seemingly to discuss something important.

Shen Han frowned; the issue of Cailing’Er’s contract should have already been resolved.

Why invite him again?

After a moment’s hesitation, Shen Han decided to go.

After all, this is the Capital City, with Capital Guards along the way.

Except for maniacs like Luo Zuchen, no one should dare to make a move.

After hesitating for a moment, Shen Han extended the effect of the Array outward.

Though it seemed there was no danger, it’s better to be cautious about everything.