Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 443 - 439: The Vice Sect Leader’s Son
Chapter 443: Chapter 439: The Vice Sect Leader’s Son
At 7:00 AM, Jiang Ling’Er arrived early at Shen Han’s courtyard.
Inviting someone as a guest, according to the most formal etiquette, should be done three days in advance.
However, for cultivators, it isn’t too strict.
Moreover, Jiang Ling’Er personally coming to invite him is already a sign of sufficient respect.
Faced with Jiang Ling’Er’s invitation, Shen Han didn’t put on airs and accepted without much hesitation.
After a little tidying up, he accompanied Jiang Ling’Er, heading together to Hall Master Li Li’s courtyard.
The two walked side by side, and Jiang Ling’Er had thought of many things to say.
Thinking that during their journey, it wouldn’t be so silent and awkward.
But when they actually walked together, all the words she had thought of vanished.
Jiang Ling’Er occasionally glanced at Shen Han.
He is indeed very handsome…
Refreshing and clean, giving a very comfortable feeling.
Perhaps due to some nervousness, Jiang Ling’Er’s walking speed increased significantly.
The Celestial Sword Sect’s grounds were already small, and her courtyard was close to Hall Master Li Li’s small courtyard.
Shen Han had initially wanted to use this opportunity to inquire about Su Jinyu.
But before he could start the conversation, Jiang Ling’Er had already hurriedly walked far ahead.
If Shen Han only had an outstanding appearance, Jiang Ling’Er wouldn’t have had such a deep impression of him.
That day, when Shen Han intervened to save someone, it was enough to prove his character and medical skills.
If she were to find a partner with excellent medical skills, the Jiang Family would likely support it.
After all, a skilled healer is highly respected everywhere.
Just like her aunt, who ignored family demands and insisted on coming to the Star Tower.
Yet, no one in the family dared to lecture her.
After all, with Li Li’s medical expertise, she didn’t need the family’s protection and could live well.
Having a healer in the family is also something to be proud of.
At this moment, in Hall Master Li Li’s courtyard, someone was already waiting.
“Thank you, Brother Shen, for saving my life. If it weren’t for you risking your life to save me, I don’t know what state I’d be in now…”
Seeing Shen Han step into the courtyard, a disciple of the Celestial Sword Sect immediately approached and bowed in gratitude to Shen Han.
After bowing, he even wanted to kneel in thanks.
Seeing this, Shen Han quickly helped him up.
“We are peers, no need for such formalities, I cannot bear it…”
Shen Han smiled, trying to lighten the atmosphere.
As a few sat down in the courtyard, the old servant seemed a bit embarrassed in front of Shen Han.
Lowering his head, he stood at the door waiting.
“I suppose Brother Shen doesn’t know my name yet.
I’m Yi Xingshan, and you might have heard, I’m the son of the Vice Sect Leader Yi Qi of the Celestial Sword Sect…”
Saying this, Yi Xingshan slightly lowered his head, a bitter smile appearing on his face.
“My strength is too weak, and my talent is too lacking.
Although I’ve been cultivating in the Celestial Sword Sect all along, I never mentioned my identity outside.
Actually, it’s just because I don’t want to embarrass my father.
But hiding and avoiding like this, in the end, I was still exposed.
And it was such a disgraceful matter…”
As Yi Xingshan spoke, the helplessness on his face grew stronger.
“They say a tiger doesn’t have a dog for a son, yet as his son, I’m truly disgracing my father.
In the Star Tower, it was just our consciousness that entered.
Yet I was so inadequate that even in the realm of consciousness, I was…”
Being beaten to the point of hysteria, this news is surely spreading through the Celestial Sword Sect now.
The Vice Sect Leader’s son, in a realm of consciousness, being beaten to the point of hysteria…
Seeing his despondent look, Shen Han lightly patted his shoulder.
“Don’t belittle yourself; I clearly saw your situation at the time.
When Fairy Jiang summoned that large Sword Shadow, though fear gripped your heart, you still dared to face it head-on.
Your heart thought is firm; actually, you are not as lacking as you claim.”
Shen Han’s words were said with conviction, not just as casual comfort.
But Yi Xingshan still wore a bitter smile, evidently not believing it.
Seeing this, Shen Han’s expression turned more serious.
“Brother Yi, these words are not mere consolation but a fact.
In the face of perilous life-or-death moments, how many do you think dare to face them directly?
People cherish their lives; even in a realm of consciousness, it’s hard to face death calmly.
But you could do it, and in terms of temperament, you already have the makings of a strong person.”
Shen Han’s words truly struck a chord with Yi Xingshan.
As Shen Han said, since he started cultivating, he encountered many hardships.
But he never felt discouraged or gave up.
When others achieved enlightenment in a day, if he couldn’t comprehend, he’d spend three.
Yi Xingshan had read many manuals, and many stated that the wise masters of the past were this way.
Yet, though Yi Xingshan had these qualities too, why was he still so inadequate…
Thinking of this, Yi Xingshan’s face grew more troubled.
“If I were to be bold enough to agree with Brother Shen’s words, I would genuinely say yes.
Truthfully, I do believe I have that temperament to withstand these hits.
Even falling into hysteria and injuring myself, I, Yi Xingshan, still have the courage to start again.
But, does having this temperament really help?
I’ve been cultivating for so many years, and my father has given me so many Pills, yet I’m just at the Spirit God Realm.
I haven’t even stepped into the Spiritual Harmony Realm.
The Divine Soul I nurtured is ordinary at best.
The key is, those Cultivation Technique Manuals, which I convinced myself I understood.
Yet, I can never learn them…”
Yi Xingshan’s face showed disappointment and helplessness…
Mixed emotions flitted across his face.
Through these, Shen Han could even see the despair in his heart.
That sense of utter hopelessness at putting all your strength into something but seeing no improvement is the most devastating.
Seeing the atmosphere becoming somber, Jiang Ling’Er lightly coughed twice.
“Junior Brother Yi, don’t say that. Everyone has different growth speeds; maybe yours is just a little delayed.
When you return to the Celestial Sword Sect, let the elders guide you more, and things should improve.”
Hearing this, Yi Xingshan shook his head.
“I’ve decided not to return to the Celestial Sword Sect.
Returning would only embarrass my father.
Moreover, my father’s support has been more than enough, and I’ve achieved only this strength using those resources.
Why return to compete for resources with my brothers and sisters?”
These words startled Jiang Ling’Er.
“Senior Sister Jiang, don’t be alarmed; this is my own decision, and I won’t blame you.
Even my hysteria this time is my own issue; Senior Sister Jiang, you are without fault.
Please don’t worry, neither my father nor I will indiscriminately hold others accountable.
Ultimately, it’s still a matter of my insufficient ability…”
Yi Xingshan’s words suddenly made Shen Han think of something.
“If Brother Yi trusts me, may I examine your physical condition?”
Yi Xingshan didn’t mind, thinking there was nothing special about his body.
