Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes

With this reason emerging, Elder Si Zhi already knew the intent of the other elders.

Just now, when he spoke on behalf of Shen Han, not a single person came to support him.

He didn’t need to hear the subsequent reasons; Elder Si Zhi understood everything.

"In Five Immortals City, so many direct disciples would indeed face life-threatening danger if they provoke Tiger Peak Manor."

"To ensure the safety of one person and abandon the masses might be inappropriate..."

As one person opened the discussion, others followed suit.

In their speech, they all mentioned the disadvantages of protecting Shen Han.

"Unless we, like Tiger Peak Manor, are willing to go mad regardless of the consequences.

Otherwise, we simply don’t have the strength to protect Shen Han..."

During the conversation, the intentions of the other elders became clear.

They didn’t directly state they wouldn’t protect Shen Han.

They only spoke of the disadvantages and troubles that would come from protecting Shen Han...

This world is like this; seasoned figures in the martial arts never speak plainly in public.

Elder Si Zhi watched his colleagues one by one rise to express their thoughts.

They spoke extensively about the disadvantages of protecting Shen Han.

Yet in the end, they added that Shen Han introduced the two Song sisters to the sect, which was also meritorious...

By no means would they play the villain.

They spoke both good and bad words to exhaustion.

What should have been resolved quickly dragged on until 5:00 PM.

The Vice Sect Leader was beginning to grow irritated from listening.

If no conclusion was reached, the day would pass by again.

"Enough, no more skirting around; I have understood your intentions."

His gaze slightly shifted to Elder Si Zhi as he spoke.

"Si Zhi, out of so many elders, only you are relatively close to Shen Han.

I’ll say some things to you alone.

The root of this matter lies with Shen Han himself.

The Tiger Peak Manor has always been protective; even injuring one of their guards could draw significant trouble.

Moreover, he has killed a core disciple of theirs.

Such a feud, even if the Sect Leader went to plead, would likely yield no good."

Elder Si Zhi furrowed his brow.

What the Vice Sect Leader said, Elder Si Zhi understood perfectly.

"The other elders also have a point. If we protect Shen Han, then Tiger Peak Manor’s grudge would extend beyond just him.

The whole of Five Immortals City would suffer.

It could even affect the other direct disciples of the sect.

I thought about it; perhaps abandoning Shen Han is truly the best option..."

As he spoke, the surrounding elders nodded in agreement.

Naturally, they endorsed the Vice Sect Leader’s words.

They had been waiting for the Vice Sect Leader to voice his opinion.

Once he spoke, everyone began to echo his thoughts.

By now, Elder Si Zhi knew that among those present, only he and perhaps his sister wanted to protect Shen Han.

The others probably just wished to push Shen Han out...

"Si Zhi, if we protect Shen Han, just think about it.

You still have Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing under you.

Consider them, if not yourself or the sect.

Tiger Peak Manor is skilled with poison; can you guarantee being by their side at all times?"

The Vice Sect Leader addressed him in front of everyone, making it clear that he had made up his mind.

Shen Han was to be abandoned.

On the way back to his courtyard, Elder Si Zhi had his brow furrowed tightly.

There was a bitter sense on his face.

In his heart, he felt some resentment towards Shen Han.

He had clearly spoken to Shen Han, and made it very clear.

Telling him not to provoke the people of Tiger Peak Manor.

But now, it could no longer be considered just provocation.

It was nearly a life-and-death situation...

Yu Yan was a disciple of You Wanying, who was known for being domineering even within Tiger Peak Manor.

Her disciple’s death would likely be hard to pacify, even for their Manor Master.

Upon returning to his courtyard.

Elder Si Zhi originally planned to discuss everything from today’s talk with the Song sisters.

This was agreed upon between him and the two girls before the elders’ discussion began.

But now, Elder Si Zhi found it difficult.

Visiting them today would definitely result in entanglement.

The two of them were close to Shen Han, and Elder Si Zhi already had an idea of what might happen even before going.

When the time comes, he wouldn’t know how to leave...

After some thought, Elder Si Zhi ultimately decided not to go.

He lay down in his courtyard, pondering in his mind.

Shen Han’s ability to kill Yu Yan demonstrated his inherent talent thoroughly.

Shen Han was younger than Yu Yan and was still cultivating the old method.

Yet despite that, Shen Han still emerged victorious.

Even taking Yu Yan’s life in the process.

At this thought, Elder Si Zhi couldn’t help but smile.

It seemed he had a keen eye, recognizing someone extraordinary.

Even Yu Yan wasn’t a match for Shen Han.

Among the younger generation in Five Immortals City, how many could face Yu Yan in combat?

Shen Han’s performance was enough to prove that Elder Si Zhi was right about him.

In terms of understanding and applying various cultivation techniques,

there might not be anyone in Five Immortals City who could compare to Shen Han.

But what use is this...

Having become mortal enemies with Tiger Peak Manor, what to do in the days ahead?

Could it be that he would spend a lifetime hidden in the dust, always in hiding?

Tiger Peak Manor is not one of those large sects with many people and great power.

But their strong desire for revenge,

they will certainly use benefits to gather information about Shen Han everywhere.

As long as he exposes his whereabouts even slightly, it will be dangerous.

Perhaps, only by becoming an ordinary person in the common world, a lifetime would pass like this...

In the south of Great Wei.

After entering that cave, Shen Han quickly escaped through another exit.

This time Shen Ao and the others were clearly unprepared to deal with him.

Upon hearing Shen Han’s whereabouts, Shen Ao was very worried that Shen Han might escape.

To avoid unnecessary complications, he hurriedly went over.

With two guards, Shen Ao thought it would be enough to handle Shen Han.

Their arrogance and conceit allowed Shen Han to escape so easily in the end.

In the dense forest of the southern region, Shen Han found a shallow cave on a cliff.

He settled inside to recuperate.

After using the "Divine Abyss Formulas," the backlash was still quite severe.

Forcibly raising his strength to nearly Second Grade, the backlash was already more than an ordinary person could bear.

If it weren’t for the "Unceasing Skill" and Shen Han’s physical strength far surpassing others,

perhaps Shen Han would have struggled to withstand this backlash.

During these few days, Shen Han was constantly resting and recovering.

He communicated with Madam Yun and Shi Yuezhu during this time.

He inquired about their situation and also talked about his own circumstances with them.

Upon learning that Shen Han was safe, both let out a long sigh of relief.

The people hidden on Xiaoyao Peak and in Yun Mansion are doing quite well now.

After settling in a small town, they practically blended in.

The appearance of the Southern Heaven Continent has changed the political landscape of Great Wei.

Many small towns have outsiders coming in, so it hasn’t attracted much attention from others.

As long as they are safe, Shen Han doesn’t have too many concerns.

If the people of Tiger Peak Manor want to fight, then fight they shall.

This opponent who cannot be balanced and refuses to compromise can only be fought to the end.

Actually, Shen Han thought about whether there might be a possibility of compromise or permanent seclusion.

But upon consideration, he realized that both paths are meaningless.

First, is compromise, which would certainly lead to slaughter.

And seclusion might protect everyone for a short time.

But the danger hasn’t disappeared, and it will always hang over everyone’s heads.

Who knows when it might fall from the sky, turning into a beheading axe.

Among the solutions Shen Han could think of, he still felt making Tiger Peak Manor tremble and fear was necessary.

Letting them know to retreat, that peace could possibly arrive.

If Tiger Peak Manor truly, as rumors say, never stops seeking revenge when there are still people in their sect,

then their sect must be destroyed.

During his recuperation, Shen Han also pondered his next steps.

His fight with Yu Yan gave Shen Han some insight into those who practice the New Method.

Those who practice the New Method, in the same realm, their strength is most likely inferior to the Old Method.

Yu Yan was one step away from entering the Second Grade; if it were someone who practiced the Old Cultivation Method, they would certainly be much stronger.

Henceforth, what he needs to worry about are mainly those who are above him in realm.

The guards of Tiger Peak Manor are mostly at the Grotto Heaven Realm in strength.

Around Third Grade in strength.

If he could reach the Second Grade of the Immortal Realm, then he wouldn’t need to worry about the peripheral figures sent by Tiger Peak Manor.

Shen Han has already studied the "Great Tao Fusion Technique" thoroughly.

From Third Grade to Second Grade, he already has some direction.

From the will toward the Tao.

This path is correct, and attempts have brought considerable gains.

But Old Method cultivation is indeed much more challenging than the New Method.

Not just elevating the mind but elevating one’s strength.

If his physical strength does not reach Second Grade, the realm is still difficult to advance even half a step.

With this in mind, Shen Han took out a map.

This map was given to him by Elder Si Zhi when he returned to Great Wei.

The traces of drawing on the map have somewhat faded.

But it doesn’t matter to Shen Han; he can extract the entries to restore the map to its original appearance.

What is marked on the map should be some kind of treasure.

Whether it will be useful to him still remains uncertain.

However, he could indeed give it a try.

Firstly, it’s a chance for him to gain experience and progress.

Secondly, if it’s precious enough, it might be an item with an orange attribute.

Even if the treasure is of no use to him, if he can seize this opportunity to obtain an orange entry, it won’t be a wasted trip.

With these thoughts, Shen Han began to plan his next step.

He must improve himself.

Tiger Peak Manor, knowing that he can destroy Yu Yan, will definitely send someone to deal with him much stronger than Yu Yan.