Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 383 - 382: Upheaval

Chapter 383: Chapter 382: Upheaval

The ancestral worship was drawing near.

During this time, Shen Han’s studies and improvements had indeed yielded significant results.

Finally, last night, he took a step into the Fifth Grade Fruit Realm.

One more step, and it would be the Fourth Grade.

The Fourth Grade Realm is the closest step to the Immortal Realm.

Among all realms, the biggest gap is between the Third Grade and the Fourth Grade.

There is a reason why the Third Grade is referred to as the Immortal Realm.

Once you enter Immortality, stepping into the Immortal Realm transforms the entire person.

Their techniques and methods will all take a huge leap.

During this time, Shen Han occasionally conversed with Dean Tianyi and Shi Yuezhu about the path of cultivation for the Fourth Grade.

But the conclusion Shen Han drew from it was that everyone’s cultivation in the Fourth Grade differs quite significantly.

For example, Shi Yuezhu seemed to be a step behind in physical strength.

After consuming the Heart-Breaking Vine’s fruit, she took a step into the Immortal Realm.

And as Dean Tianyi said, he had a sudden enlightenment, understanding the principles of cultivation.

Therefore, stepping from the Fourth Grade into the Immortal Realm varies for everyone and requires self-assessment of deficiencies.

All aspects must be satisfied before there is a possibility of advancing to the Third Grade.

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The day after tomorrow is the Shen Family’s ancestral worship.

According to common thinking, Shen Han now already qualified for the inheritance of the Marquis title.

Then Luo Zuchen and others should have ceased their efforts.

But to be on the safe side, Dean Tianyi still planned to accompany Shen Han.

Since it was some distance to Yun’an City, Shen Han set off along with Dean Tianyi.

After the sacrifice to heaven and the ancestors, Shen Han’s qualification for the Marquis inheritance would be firmly established.

All that remained was for Shen Qingshan to relinquish the title, or for him to die early.

Then this Marquis title would fall on Shen Han’s head.

As for the position of Patriarch of the Shen Family, perhaps Shen Qingshan would have some tricks up his sleeve, those whimsical ideas.

For Shen Han, these were future matters.

Having seized the title himself had already made them uncomfortable, it was them who should be anxious.

Upon returning to Yun’an City, Shen Han did not immediately proceed to the Shen Mansion.

The last time he returned, after the clan assessment due to the backlash from the Unceasing Skill.

The whole person fell asleep in an inn, and after waking, he was already at Tianyi Academy.

This time, taking advantage of the time before the ancestral worship, Shen Han decided to visit Prefect Xu.

Hearing of Shen Han’s visit, Prefect Xu felt flattered.

Prefect Xu indeed had been quite helpful to Shen Han, it was even thanks to him that Shen Han could go to study in the Capital City.

However, Prefect Xu felt that he hadn’t really done much.

His assistance to Shen Han was mainly to help suppress the Shen Family for the Imperial Family.

But Shen Han did not care about the motives behind people’s help, as long as they were willing to help him, why bother with the reasons.

After meeting, Shen Han respected Prefect Xu as before.

The three of them chatted freely for about one hour, then Shen Han slightly rose, wanting to chat with Young Master Xu.

Upon hearing this, Prefect Xu was somewhat surprised.

Many people befriended his son, mainly to curry favor with him as the Prefect.

Given Shen Han’s current status, even the Prefect himself ought to find ways to befriend him.

But Shen Han still remembered his useless son.

Shen Han knew the way well to the backyard, where the sound of hammering iron could still be heard.

It seemed that this Young Master Xu truly loved smithing and Artifact Refining.

Seeing Shen Han coming, his eyes lit up as well.

The two talked until around 3:00 PM, then Shen Han left with Dean Tianyi to head towards the Shen Mansion.

The Shen Family’s ancestral worship differed from other aristocratic families; the Shen Family worshiped at dusk.

It is said that it was a decree left by their ancestors, that the hour between late morning and noon is too chaotic and cannot delay important matters.

Hence, returning home to worship at dusk.

Thus, this rule has been passed down.

Upon reaching the Shen Mansion, the entire manor showed no signs of celebration.

The last time during Shen Han and Shen Ye’s competition, though just a clan assessment, the whole manor was decorated lively.

But today’s ancestral worship made the Shen Mansion seem somewhat desolate.

Before stepping into the Shen Mansion, Shen Han glanced up and saw Shi Yuezhu at a short distance.

The two exchanged a look, and Dean Tianyi tactfully said, “You two talk first, I’ll wait up ahead, don’t forget, the ancestral worship is about to start.”

“It’s nothing urgent, just the Secret Realm that Xilan mentioned, I can escort you both there for training…”

Upon hearing Shi Yuezhu’s words, Shen Han slightly shook his head, “We two should go for training, that would be most suitable…”

This month’s casual chats had made their conversations much bolder.

There was even a hint of shyness in Shi Yuezhu’s expression, “Let’s worship first, then talk later.”

Shen Han nodded and proceeded into the Shen Mansion.

Shi Yuezhu did not follow inside and waited outside.

Inside the ancestral hall, everything was as usual, without any special preparations.

Shen Han looked around at those present, noticing varied expressions among the Shen Family members and servants.

Their thoughts on today’s ancestral worship differed as well.

Besides the Shen Family, there were also officials sent by the Imperial Court to observe the ritual.

This time, the worship involved sacred edicts requested from heaven by the Holy Emperor, not to be neglected.

To the back right, Luo Zuchen, who Shen Han had always detested, was present too.

Surprisingly, Luo Zuchen was there, but Shen Ye was not.

Noticing Shen Han’s gaze, a playful look appeared on Luo Zuchen’s face.

The ancestral worship ceremony officially began at 5:00 PM.

As the Patriarch, Shen Qingshan appeared almost like a walking corpse, following routine steps, his expression indifferent.

Clearly, he did not wish for Shen Han to inherit his title.

No matter how talented, Shen Han was ultimately not someone supporting the Shen Family.

In less than half an hour, the entire ceremony concluded.

After the sacrificial ceremony to heaven, the matter was essentially settled.

The so-called ancestral worship was merely a formality.

Once disregarded by everyone, Shen Han now firmly grasped the Shen Family’s title.

Following the worship, Shen Han saluted the elders of the Shen Family, preparing to leave.

Before he reached the gates of the Shen Mansion, a cold breeze blew past.

It had been autumn for some time, and the phoenix trees along the way had begun to wither.

A chill wind blew casually.

Amidst it, a fierce aura suddenly surged forth.

No one had expected Luo Zuchen to dare make a move in public.

The aura filled with murderous intent, as if hidden dangers lurked within the chill wind around.

“Luo Zuchen! Are you plotting treason?”

Shen Han is now recognized by the Imperial Court as the heir to the Marquis title; your actions amount to treason against Great Wei!”

Dean Tianyi’s expression was stern, shouting sternly.

He truly hadn’t anticipated that Luo Zuchen would dare to strike in public.

Shen Han, equally ready, furrowed his brow, remaining vigilant.