Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 420 - 417: Recent Events in Great Wei
Chapter 420: Chapter 417: Recent Events in Great Wei
In the depth of night, the tournament grounds had long since emptied of people.
Compared to the hustle and bustle of the day, it was now empty.
The mansion leaders had also returned to their respective residences.
At Chuixue Mansion, Mansion Master Xie sat upright, his brows furrowed.
Beside him were his most trusted two Vice Mansion Masters.
In his usual absence, the affairs of the mansion were personally overseen by the two Vice Mansion Masters.
“What do you think of today’s tournament?”
The two Vice Mansion Masters had their thoughts, but they needed to understand Mansion Master Xie’s inclination before speaking.
“Are you referring to Guan Yutang, Mansion Master?
In my opinion, he’s likely not to choose our Chuixue Mansion.
Both our Chuixue Mansion and Feixia Mansion have made significant achievements in Alchemy.
His cultivation in Saber Technique suggests he won’t come here.”
After one Vice Mansion Master finished speaking, the other nodded in agreement.
Hearing this, Mansion Master Xie looked up at the two.
“Are you two purposely trying to rile me?
You should know that I wasn’t referring to Guan Yutang.
Speak your thoughts about that Outer Sect Disciple?”
Mansion Master Xie’s question put them in a difficult position.
Today, Shen Han openly rejected Mansion Master Xie’s goodwill.
Before Mansion Master Xie could even state his terms or any requirements, Shen Han simply said “unwilling” and left.
This was a bit of a slap to a Mansion Master’s face.
The two Vice Mansion Masters could likely only speak critically of Shen Han.
Considering this, one of the Vice Mansion Masters was about to speak.
However, Mansion Master Xie seemed to recall something: “There’s no need for those critical words; I already don’t fancy him.
I am well aware of my dislike for him.
You only need to evaluate him based on his strength.
You all saw it clearly today, right?”
Sitting in his chair, Mansion Master Xie’s gaze fell upon the two.
After a moment’s thought, one Vice Mansion Master hesitantly began to speak.
“Actually, in my view,
this Outer Sect Disciple is quite rare. Despite lacking a Divine Soul, he defeated Guan Yutang relying solely on his own Cultivation Technique.
To be blunt, Guan Yutang’s strength was even considerably lacking compared to his.”
Saying this, the Vice Mansion Master glanced at Mansion Master Xie.
Seeing no anger, he continued.
“From what I observed, he indeed qualifies to become an Inner Sect Disciple.
At least in terms of pure strength, he’s entirely sufficient.
However, he seems yet to nurture his own Divine Soul, which might take decades to develop.
And it’s uncertain if the Divine Soul he cultivates would be as formidable as himself.
From this point, nurturing Shen Han seems like a gamble.
He could become a young disciple as strong in both Divine Soul and personal strength as Zheng Changnian.
But it’s also possible he lacks talent in Divine Soul…”
After speaking, the other Vice Mansion Master nodded.
In truth, he also recognized Shen Han’s strength.
In his view, purely based on strength, Shen Han has surpassed many Inner Sect Disciples.
He could even be compared to top Inner Sect Disciples like Zheng Changnian and Zhao Chao.
“Mansion Master, what do you think…?”
Both Vice Mansion Masters looked up at him, awaiting his response.
Chuixue Mansion Master Xie slowly stood: “Actually, my thoughts align with yours; in terms of strength, this Outer Sect Disciple entirely qualifies to be an Inner Sect Disciple.
But the absence of a Divine Soul makes it seem like there’s no potential to see.
The most vital point is this child’s arrogant disposition.
Clearly coming from an obscure area, yet his attitude is more agitated than most Divine Land offspring.
Before I finished speaking, he already refused.
This nature, allowing him into the Inner Sect, might mean I won’t tolerate him long before expelling him again.”
After speaking, the two Vice Mansion Masters followed up: “Are you expressing even a hint of regret, Mansion Master?”
“Not exactly regret, just a blockage in my heart, an uncomfortable feeling.
If not for Ying Jiu’s words to me at that time, perhaps without demands, I might have admitted him as an Inner Sect Disciple.”
“Was the condition you intended to propose what Ying Jiu wished for?”
Mansion Master Xie nodded.
“She asked for my help in obtaining the Heaven-Filling Sword Shadows Cultivation Technique, but unfortunately, that child was unwilling to give even the slightest opportunity.”
Hearing this, the two Vice Mansion Masters could only shake their heads helplessly.
The technique, just by appearance, seemed immensely powerful; how could it be easily shared?
Even had the condition been stated, Shen Han likely wouldn’t have been persuaded.
“Mansion Master, mentioning this, are you considering approaching Shen Han again to admit him into the Inner Sect?”
Hearing this, Mansion Master Xie waved his hand with a smile.
“Forget it, he’s not so outstanding as to deserve me seeking him out again.
Even if he begins nurturing a Divine Soul now, there would likely still be huge gaps compared to other Inner Sect Disciples in the future, so it’s unnecessary to place such importance on him.
In truth, I’m just venting some complaints.”
Meanwhile, many mansion leaders also pondered over today’s events after returning.
Many acknowledged Shen Han’s strength.
At least for now, Shen Han qualifies to enter the Inner Sect.
However, after careful consideration, the mansion leaders did not regret letting Shen Han go.
On the other hand, Feixia Mansion’s Mansion Master Xu Yuan was somewhat indignant.
