Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes-Chapter 244 - 243: Many in the Capital City Know That Mr. Luo Attacked Me
Shen Han’s words clearly ridiculed Luo Zuchen.
During the second round of the competition, when the log under Shen Ye’s feet broke, he jumped onto another log.
Luo Zuchen added a new rule on the spot.
He even said that when fighting someone in the wild, if a log breaks, don’t you know to step onto another one?
After this rule was introduced, no one fell anymore; those who couldn’t maintain their balance simply jumped onto another log.
Anyone with discernment could see that the meaning of this round was not to jump around recklessly.
Although Shen Han’s tone lacked the slightest hint of sarcasm, many still heard the underlying implications.
From Mountain Sea Academy, a tutor stepped forward.
"We Mountain Sea Academy will, of course, keep our promise as stated earlier.
If Shen Ye loses to you with a single avatar, we will concede that Mountain Sea Academy has been defeated by your Tianyi Academy.
There are so many citizens of Great Wei here to witness.
Are you digging so deeply because you think Mountain Sea Academy will break its promise?"
Hearing this, Shen Han quickly bowed and apologized.
"It’s not that I distrust Mountain Sea Academy, but rather following what Senior Luo said before.
The rules should not just be stated beforehand but should also be clearly understood beforehand.
Given this, I can only make sure to clarify these matters completely.
Otherwise, during the competition, if Senior Luo suddenly adds a few rules, who could withstand it?"
Shen Han put on a weak appearance, explaining his reasons for doing so.
The others from the academies were already dissatisfied with this.
Hearing Shen Han’s words, they began to echo his sentiments.
The tutor from Mountain Sea Academy was rendered speechless.
It’s all because of Luo Zuchen’s favoritism that Mountain Sea Academy’s reputation has taken a significant hit.
Not far away, Luo Zuchen’s face was black as thunder; his expression clearly showed his anger.
"If you don’t dare to fight, then shut up and stop finding strange excuses here."
Luo Zuchen’s tone carried a hint of severity, causing those around to quickly avert their gaze, not daring to provoke him.
But Shen Han instead stepped forward.
"In response to Senior Luo, this student Shen Han surely dares to fight.
However, given Senior Luo’s habitually biased nature, twisting words, and changing stories at will,
before the competition even begins, I already see no chance of victory.
I ask you to clearly state all the rules in front of everyone without omitting anything.
Once the rules are clear, why would I, Shen Han, not dare to accept?"
Shen Han truly used the most respectful words to say the boldest things.
In his words, he directly described Luo Zuchen as twisting words and changing stories at will.
Upon hearing this, the crowd was taken aback.
Even the students from Tianyi Academy unconsciously shuffled their feet, moving a bit away from Shen Han.
"It seems you truly are not afraid of offending this old man, how rare~"
After hearing Shen Han’s words, the previously angry Luo Zuchen instead smiled.
With a sense of nonchalance, he looked at Shen Han more like he was viewing a pitiable person.
On the viewing platform, Madam Shen, upon hearing Shen Han’s words, stood up and sternly scolded.
"Shen Han, immediately apologize to Mr. Luo.
Mr. Luo is an Immortal Realm master, whose words carry heavy weight, how could he be biased?
Quickly apologize to Mr. Luo, or don’t blame the Shen Family rules for dealing with you!"
Madam Shen was effectively turning a blind eye and scolding Shen Han.
Seeing that the Old Dowager had to intervene, Shen Han instead chuckled internally.
His face showed a solemn expression as he turned towards Madam Shen.
"Old Dowager, you might not know, but this Mr. Luo has not just been biased, he even once attacked me, attempting to take my life.
I implore the Old Dowager to seek justice for me; Mr. Luo’s actions against the descendants of the Shen Family make him an enemy of the Shen Family.
I ask the Old Dowager to decide for me!"
Since Madam Shen wanted to step in, Shen Han decided to drag her into the mess.
Wasn’t she claiming to be his grandmother?
Naturally, Shen Han wanted her to make a stand for him.
Sure enough, upon hearing Shen Han’s words, Madam Shen was a bit flustered.
After mumbling for a while, she finally spoke: "How could Mr. Luo, an Immortal Realm master, possibly attack a junior like you..."
Yet her words were barely finished when Shen Han replied again.
"Mr. Luo’s attack on me is known by many in the Capital City, even His Holiness is aware of it.
That’s why Senior Luo was confined for three months as a warning to others.
For attacking a descendant of the Shen Family, he surely is the Shen Family’s enemy, I beg Madam Shen to make a stand!"
Shen Han had now asked Madam Shen to decide for him three times.
But how could Madam Shen be willing to take a stand for Shen Han?
"If Mr. Luo acted, it must be because you did something wrong, as a junior, you should first apologize to Mr. Luo."
Madam Shen wasn’t as stern as before, speaking much softer now.
But Shen Han persisted: "In response to the Old Dowager, I have already asked Mr. Luo.
There are three reasons he wanted my life.
First, because Elder Brother Shen Ye loathes me; second, because Mr. Luo dislikes me;
and third, because Mr. Luo attacked and injured my personal tutor, worried that I might seek revenge in the future.
He wanted to settle it by ending my life beforehand.
I beseech the Old Dowager to protect me!"
Madam Shen never expected Shen Han to handle it this way.
He directly brought the hidden conflict out in front of everyone.
The phrase "I beg the Old Dowager to decide" caused her a headache.
The surrounding onlookers all whispered amongst themselves.
Previously there were only rumors that Shen Han was not favored by the Shen Family’s upper echelons.
But now, they had witnessed it firsthand.
After a long moment of thinking, Madam Shen finally said: "Let’s talk about this later, let’s deliberate on this matter slowly."
After saying that, Madam Shen had her maid support her as she left.
She first retreated into the carriage on her own.
The spectators clearly saw it.
This Shen Family was too biased towards Shen Ye.
They didn’t even seem to consider Shen Han as part of their family!
Among the crowd, Shen Ye also had a cold expression, trying hard to conceal it, but a hint of malice still showed in his eyes.
He stepped forward slightly and recited the rules once more in front of everyone.
And emphasized that anything not mentioned was not bound by the rules.
"The rules have now been clearly stated, cousin, you said you would enter the competition based on this?"
Shen Ye thought that Shen Han was making excuses, but in the next moment, Shen Han nodded.
"With the rules clarified, of course, I will compete."
At these words, everyone around was taken aback.
They thought Shen Han was finding an excuse to refuse.
But unexpectedly, he agreed!
The tutor in charge at Mountain Sea Academy took a moment before responding.
He instructed both sides to wait and begin the competition after a short period.
Among the people, Su Jinyu, witnessing today’s events, felt a slight stir in his heart.
"Master, I’ve heard from Shen Ao and Brother Shen Ye before.
In their words, they often said that Shen Han was ungrateful, that the Shen Family raised him for years, yet he knows no gratitude...
But today’s observation, from Madam Shen’s attitude, shows...
The Shen Family truly has no favor towards Shen Han.
It’s just too biased..."
