Engagement Canceled: I Can Extract Prefixes - Chapter 466 - 462: That Zheng Changnian Is Pretty Good at Pretending
Chapter 466: Chapter 462: That Zheng Changnian Is Pretty Good at Pretending
Upon hearing these words, Fu Tianqi brushed them off.
He looked at Shen Han with a confident expression: “Brother Shen, rest assured, this competition, the Star Tower will certainly let you participate.
Although the Outer Domain sects need to first compete for qualification, for someone like Brother Shen, it won’t be a problem.”
From their previous exchange, Fu Tianqi had already gained some understanding of Shen Han’s strength.
With such prowess, Shen Han certainly would not fail to secure a qualification.
If he could spar with someone like Fu Tianqi, then securing a spot in the Outer Domain sect should be a breeze.
“This competition requires a qualification contest? Is it an internal sect competition?”
Hearing these words, both Fu Tianqi and Yi Xingshan were momentarily stunned.
It seemed, Shen Han was indeed quite unfamiliar with this mountain exploration competition.
After a moment’s hesitation, Fu Tianqi took the initiative to explain.
“The mountain exploration should be considered a grand event that we, the younger generation, face every two years.
Each sect from the Inner Domain sends ten people to enter Spring Mountain.
As for which individuals from the Inner Domain sects get the ten spots.
That’s a matter for the individual sects, as each sect has its own rules.
However, Brother Shen, your Star Tower is not an Inner Domain sect.
If I recall correctly, the Star Tower competes with the sects in the Northern Three Domains for final spots.
All the sects in the Northern Three Domains collectively vie for twenty-five mountain exploration qualifications.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Han was pensive.
The Northern Three Domains, with only twenty-five spots in total.
While an Inner Domain sect has ten spots just by itself.
This disparity is quite significant.
But there is no choice; the sects of the Northern Three Domains accepting it is already indicative.
The sects are only capable of providing so many participation spots.
“Twenty-five spots indeed aren’t many.
And if nothing unexpected happens, there should be hundreds of disciples from the Northern Three Domains competing for these twenty-five spots.
But for you, Brother Shen, it shouldn’t pose much of a hurdle.
The strength of those individuals is just that, after all.
If Brother Shen remains a bit composed, securing a spot is certain.”
Fu Tianqi now had absolute confidence in Shen Han; what level of practitioners are in the Outer Domain sects?
Yet, Shen Han, upon hearing this, didn’t immediately respond.
“Brother Shen, do you have any concerns? This qualification contest shouldn’t pose any obstacle for you.”
Yi Xingshan, standing by, chimed in as well.
After a moment’s hesitation, Shen Han finally explained.
“Before coming to the Star Tower, I was actually training in the Cangxuan Valley sect.
In Cangxuan Valley, I made some enemies.
To be precise, I offended even their sect leader.
If I participate in this qualification contest, they will likely think of some cunning tricks to deal with me.”
“Cangxuan Valley?”
Fu Tianqi furrowed his brow, pondering for a moment.
“In that sect, I remember there’s a person named Zhao Chao, whose strength is superior to the ordinary disciple.
But that’s about it; compared to Brother Shen, there’s likely a significant gap.”
Fu Tianqi offered his assessment.
It’s not that he hasn’t interacted with disciples from the Outer Domain; their strength is merely at that level.
Even if occasionally a few outstanding individuals emerge, they’re merely passable, possessing some skill.
Seeing Fu Tianqi’s slight familiarity with Cangxuan Valley, Shen Han thought for a moment and asked another question.
“In Cangxuan Valley, there’s a disciple named Zheng Changnian, do you know him, Brother Fu?
This person holds a deep enmity towards me.”
Regarding Zheng Changnian, Shen Han wasn’t exactly afraid.
Just knowing oneself and one’s enemies makes handling matters much more secure.
Upon hearing Shen Han mention Zheng Changnian, Fu Tianqi thought for a moment and then laughed: “So it’s that showy fellow.”
“If you mentioned others from Cangxuan Valley, I might not know them.
But as for Zheng Changnian, I do have some impression.
It was during the last mountain exploration that Zheng Changnian seemed to think very highly of himself.
He showed off his skills in various ways.
He always wore a cheerful smile, with an air of assured victory.
Actually, at a glance, I saw that he was hiding some strength.
He probably thought he could play the pig to eat the tiger, flaunting around.
But for us direct disciples from the Inner Domain, after seeing him in action, we could see through his strength.”
Fu Tianqi chuckled, as if finding Zheng Changnian quite amusing.
“Brother Shen needn’t worry; Zheng Changnian puts on quite a show,
but in terms of strength, he’s just a bit better than Zhao Chao.”
Upon hearing this, Shen Han nodded as well.
As for Zheng Changnian, Shen Han wasn’t genuinely afraid of him.
The conversation was merely to gauge if he had any special techniques.
…
Xiaoyao Peak.
Cen Yunzi sat at the edge of a cliff, gazing at the distance with a hint of worry in his eyes.
At 5:00 PM, Liu Xilan flew in from afar on a Flying Sword.
“Has your Junior Master Yuezhu returned? Has she been injured again?”
Every time Shi Yuezhu returned, she was covered in injuries.
Hearing about her injuries made this senior brother express concern.
Fortunately, after recovering for a short while, Shi Yuezhu always returned to her peak condition.
This could be considered a blessing amidst misfortune.
Upon hearing the question, Liu Xilan frowned and nodded.
“Junior Master Yuezhu has blood stains on her…
This time, it seems her injuries are more severe than in previous instances.”
Upon hearing this, Cen Yunzi sighed.
“Previously, I worried that my junior sister, considering her condition, might struggle to take over as Sect Leader.
Now, I’m worried about whether Yuezhu is gambling with her life…”
As he spoke, Cen Yunzi tossed a letter to Liu Xilan.
“Look, it’s a letter delivered by Luo Changping.
Even though this duel had just ended and Yuezhu hadn’t returned, her letter arrived first.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Xilan swiftly opened the letter.
The content was brief, and the handwriting was hastily scrawled.
From the handwriting, one could almost feel Luo Changping’s anger.
The content was very straightforward.
Luo Changping directly warned Cen Yunzi that if Shi Yuezhu dared to trouble her again.
She, Luo Changping, would indeed be ruthless, using lethal means against Shi Yuezhu!
Reading the content of the letter, Liu Xilan’s expression turned tense.
“Master, what should be done…
Even knowing these threats, Junior Master Yuezhu will likely still go.”
Cen Yunzi also nodded.
“I don’t know why my junior sister is being so stubborn this time…”
Liu Xilan lowered her gaze slightly.
She could guess the reason.
The reason was Shen Han’s disappearance, caused by the assassination by Luo Changping and Luo Zuchen.
Only, Liu Xilan didn’t understand the exact relationship between Shen Han and her Junior Master Yuezhu…
