Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

Yun’an City, Shen Mansion.

The already dilapidated Shen Mansion, has now been completely renovated.

It’s even more luxurious than before.

In the past, the Shen Family had to consider the status and position of the family.

Different family positions mandated strict rules on the decoration, colors, and style of the mansion.

But now, the Shen Mansion doesn’t care about these rules.

No matter how grand it looks, that’s exactly what they made, completely disregarding these considerations.

In Great Wei, the imperial power is gradually declining.

More and more people are choosing to ignore those old rules.

The once little Ao’Er, is now the absolute center of the Shen Family.

In the past, at Madam He’s place, although Shen Ao was favored, compared to Shen Ye, it was a far cry.

But now, the entire Shen Mansion must follow Shen Ao’s orders.

Just past 7:00 AM, Shen Ao got up and came out of the house.

After venturing into the new cultivation system, Shen Ao’s enthusiasm for cultivation has also reached a new level.

Just like Song Xiaodie and her sister, after a sudden improvement in talent, the pleasure brought by quick advancement.

Made him feel at ease, even a bit obsessed.

As he walked into the courtyard, the servants had already brought him breakfast.

Not far away, two guards approached.

Shen Ao invited the two to join him for breakfast.

These two guards were left by Shen Ao’s master, You Wanying.

They served as guards to protect Shen Ao as much as possible.

"Young Master Ao, at 7:15 AM, please pay attention to your Sound Transmission Jade.

Elder Wanying has some matters to discuss with you."

Upon hearing the guard’s words, Shen Ao nodded.

After a moment, he couldn’t help but ask, "Is Master not coming?"

"Elder Wanying went to deal with that Luo Changping for you, and should return to the manor afterward.

Elders have many affairs to attend to, so it’s hard for them to come over again shortly."

The guard looked at Shen Ao, explaining the reasons to him.

Shen Ao did not say much more, waiting until 7:00 AM to discuss any matters personally with his master.

Just as breakfast ended, the guards received a transmission from You Wanying.

After speaking to the guards, upon hearing that Shen Ao was nearby, she had the guards hand the Sound Transmission Jade to Shen Ao.

"Master, will you not be coming over after you return?"

In front of You Wanying, Shen Ao still behaved like a child.

"Why should I come back?

That Luo Changping you mentioned, I’ve already taken care of him for you.

The old woman is poisoned by what I left behind, and in three to five years, her strength will be gone.

Is there anything else that requires my intervention?"

You Wanying’s tone was full of casual remarks.

Solving a Luo Changping, dealing with a top-tier Immortal Realm Second Grade expert in Great Wei.

For her, it was an effortless task.

"Ao’Er, I thought about it.

You should stay there for only half a year. After half a year, regardless of the situation, return.

Staying there is a waste of time."

Hearing this, Shen Ao on the other side became a bit anxious.

"Master, I have not yet dealt with Shen Han..."

Upon saying this, You Wanying couldn’t help but frown.

"Ao’Er, you are now part of our Tiger Peak Manor.

You don’t need to care about those people, pay attention to them.

Your future, sooner or later will reach my level.

By then, when you look back at today’s matters, you will find yourself extraordinarily foolish.

These people, these matters, at that time you will only need a single thought to resolve them.

But now, you need to spend half a year or a year dealing with them.

Is it worth it?

What’s the significance?"

You Wanying fired off a series of rhetorical questions, hoping to persuade Shen Ao.

This disciple of hers was too emotionally attached to the matters here.

Taking revenge on Shen Han, You Wanying didn’t oppose, she could eliminate him easily.

But Shen Ao wasting too much time, she firmly objected.

Shen Ao remained silent for a moment: "Not to hide from Master, but whenever I close my eyes for rest over the years, his shadow always appears before me.

If I don’t resolve Shen Han, a fear in my heart will linger..."

As Shen Ao spoke of these things, You Wanying hesitated, paused, and then sighed.

"A wound of the heart...

Very well, I will extend the time for you to a year, deal with it within this year.

Two guards will stay by your side, if your own strength is insufficient, ask for their help.

I thought about it, by then you can capture that person and make him your servant.

Use him as you wish, completely suppress his might.

This way, you can better resolve the wound of the heart."

You Wanying spoke of her suggestion.

But upon hearing it, Shen Ao couldn’t help but object.

"Master, you might not know, that Shen Han is very peculiar, not that simple.

He was very weak before, but..."

Regarding Shen Han, perhaps there was still a shadow in his heart.

Shen Ao did not take Shen Han lightly.

Yet in the transmission, You Wanying immediately interrupted him.

"No need to say more, Ao’Er, I can tell you this.

The people or events on this continent of yours can be easily resolved.

If it feels not easy, it’s only because of fear within your heart, cowardice.

Think about it yourself, if it were someone else of the same power as him, would you worry, would you be afraid?"

Upon hearing his master’s words, Shen Ao fell into contemplation.

Upon reflection, it seemed quite logical.

Shen Han now possesses the power of the Immortal Realm.

In the Great Wei of the past, he, Shen Ao, couldn’t hope to match that.

He didn’t even dare to entertain the thought of rivalry in his heart.

However, now, Shen Ao has been introduced to a new cultivation system and has encountered Tiger Peak Manor.

In his view, the power of someone who has just entered the Immortal Realm is quite ordinary.

At Tiger Peak Manor, such power would only qualify one to be an ordinary guard.

The formal disciples of Tiger Peak Manor, with a few more years of cultivation, are sure to break into the Immortal Realm.

Separating from Shen Han, Shen Ao realized he indeed did not have the fear he once did.

"Ao’Er, you must be mindful of your identity.

Now, you are a disciple of Tiger Peak Manor.

And my disciple, You Wanying’s.

The people or matters here will not have much impact on you.

In recent years, many sects have produced many talented disciples.

You are not the only genius who has unlocked the Eight Confinements.

A prosperous era may be upon us, and your generation of disciples awaits a great opportunity.

But the struggles of your generation may also be the most intense in several generations.

Ao’Er, do not disappoint my expectations."

Upon hearing these words, Shen Ao quickly agreed.

In fact, he was now more confident than before.

With the new cultivation system, his progress was much faster than with the old method.

"It’s best to resolve matters within half a year.

I have also arranged numerous trials for you.

Don’t waste time in your present place."

After concluding the conversation with You Wanying, Shen Ao frowned slightly.

The guards beside him guessed what he was worried about.

"Young Master Ao, we should find a way to lure that person out now.

If we let them continue hiding, it won’t just take half a year or a year; it might take ten years to deal with Shen Han."

Shen Ao naturally understood this reasoning.

Initially, he had his master assist in dealing with the Yun Mansion and Xiaoyao Peak.

He wanted to force Shen Han to appear.

Shen Ao had also heard that Shen Han went to the Southern Heaven Continent and gained the status of a direct disciple.

But none of this mattered; Shen Han was still practicing the old method.

Would Five Immortals City protect a disciple practicing the old method with great effort?

Due to inter-sect relations.

You Wanying still let Shen Ao lure Shen Han to Great Wei to make a move here.

Although Tiger Peak Manor was strong, it wasn’t strong enough to make moves within the Five Immortals City sect.

But You Wanying was also convinced that a person still practicing the old method need not be too much of a concern.

"I will increase the investment, and anyone who provides information will be handsomely rewarded."

Shen Ao was still considering that approach.

If he captured Yun Shuang and Cailing, Shen Ao didn’t believe Shen Han would dare not appear.

Once Shen Han appeared, Shen Ao would take action to eliminate Yun Shuang, Cailing, and those close to Shen Han.

In his mind, Shen Ao had already devised a plan for revenge.

He just needed to capture people from Xiaoyao Peak and the Yun Mansion to force Shen Han back from the Southern Heaven Continent.

Great Wei’s territory is much smaller than the Southern Heaven Continent.

However, despite being small, finding a group of people hiding would still be difficult.

The key is that someone practicing the old method can conceal their aura without exposing it like the new method.

In contrast, it is difficult for those practicing the new method to hide their tracks.

Even with certain means, it is hard to completely mask their aura.

Shen Ao now had a bit of a headache.

Though he had the power, figuring out how to force Shen Han to come was proving problematic...

Before long, the servants of the Shen Mansion brought some fresh fruits again.

One of the maidservants was quite attractive.

Shen Ao left her to accompany him in the courtyard today.

With power and background now, no one in the Shen Mansion dared to speak against him.

Even the Patriarch, Shen Qingshan, knew he had no say at all.

The entire Shen Family was now relying on Shen Ao to regain their footing in Great Wei.

Moreover, their status was even higher than before.

Thus, whatever Shen Ao wanted to do, who would dare interfere?

They even hoped Shen Ao would entertain himself more, preferably fathering a few children.

Leaving some attachment for Shen Ao at the Shen Family would be most beneficial for them.

After noon, visitors arrived at the residence, wanting to see Shen Ao.

Shen Ao usually declined such visits.

But today, when the visitor came, he immediately rose to greet them.

Entering the guest hall and seeing the person before him, a smile instantly appeared on Shen Ao’s face.

"Brother Qianmu~"

Facing Qianmu Fan, Shen Ao was very enthusiastic.

Back in the capital, Qianmu Fan, entrusted by Shen Ye, often came to guide Shen Ao.

Compared to Shen Ye’s harshness, Qianmu Fan was much more casual and gentle.

When Shen Ao failed in cultivation, Shen Ye would surely punish him severely.

Qianmu Fan wouldn’t do so; he would always persuade and advise him with kind words.

Occasionally, he would also take Shen Ao to have some delicious food.

In comparison, Shen Ao’s attitude towards Qianmu Fan was naturally entirely different.

"I’ve heard that Ao’Er has unlocked the Eight Confinements and is now a core disciple of Tiger Peak Manor~"

Qianmu Fan’s face was full of smiles.

He and Shen Ao were both beneficiaries of the new cultivation system, and naturally, both were delighted.